83.
Serendipitous, dispensations.
A “birth lottery” is offered as an example
of the sort of element the first word describes. Since a lottery is random,
based on chance, the first blank should be something like “due to luck,” and
that is just what “serendipitous” means. Be careful of the trap answer
“common.” Although “common element” is a frequently used expression, it
does not capture the correct meaning, which is random. “Inchoate” (incipient,
only partially in existence) is a good GRE word, but it has the wrong
meaning. The second blank looks to be roughly synonymous with gifts.
“Dispensations” will work there, while “encumbrances” and “piques” are
both negative.
84.
Discriminate, baseless.
The mantis shrimp has more color detecting cells
than any other creature. “While one would think” indicates that the common
or logical view will turn out to be incorrect. Certainly the logical deduction
would be that these shrimp are good at seeing colors, so “discriminate”
(which can mean to distinguish accurately) is the best choice for the first
blank. The GRE will often use lesser known secondary meanings, as here
with “discriminate.” “Distort” is a reversal trap and “improve” does not fit the
desired meaning. The second blank should contrast what “one would think.”
It turns out that they can’t actually see more colors, so this claim is false, or
“baseless” (without basis in fact). “Obvious” and “illiberal” (narrow-minded)
do not mean false.
85.
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