The 370 GRE Words You Must Know: Passage 16

The Precursor's Vision Amidst the realms of possibility and imagination, where reality intertwines with dreams, there existed a world of wonders. In this realm, where the plausible (believable, reasonable) and the extraordinary danced together, a tale began to unfold. In a land blessed with a plethora (a surplus or overabundance) of natural resources, the harmony of abundance was shattered. As dark clouds loomed overhead, the once thriving land began to plummet (to fall quickly and far) into a state of chaos. A divisive force emerged, seeking to polarize (cause a sharp division between two groups) the inhabitants, igniting flames of animosity and fueling conflicts. The once harmonious communities found themselves entangled in a polemical (angry, hostile, harshly critical) battle of ideologies. Amidst the chaos, a pragmatic (practical) visionary stepped forward, recognizing the precarious (uncertain or unstable) state of affairs. With wisdom and foresight, they understood that action m…