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3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
4 "abate" "become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u>" "verb" "to cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Syn: subside, die away, die down</br> attenuate=get less, get thinner (without getting to nothing)" "The <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 4 "abate" "become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u>" "verb" "to cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Syn: subside, die away, die down</br> attenuate=get less, get thinner (without getting to nothing)" "The <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
5 "ac" "sharp</br> bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "Greek: be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. </br>SUBFORMS ARE</br><b>akros</b> = at the end, at the top, outermost; consummate, excellent</br><b>akis</b>= sharp point</br> <b>akros</b>= at the farthest point, highest, outermost</br><b>akantha</b>= thorn</br><b>akme</b>=summit, edge</br><b>oxys</b>=sharp, bitter" "Acute=sharp, severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)" "Root words" "Aristotle" 5 "ac" "sharp</br> bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "Greek: be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. </br>SUBFORMS ARE</br><b>akros</b> = at the end, at the top, outermost; consummate, excellent</br><b>akis</b>= sharp point</br> <b>akros</b>= at the farthest point, highest, outermost</br><b>akantha</b>= thorn</br><b>akme</b>=summit, edge</br><b>oxys</b>=sharp, bitter" "Acute=sharp, severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)" "Root words" "Aristotle"
6 "aberrant" "markedly different from an accepted norm" "adj. " " Latin lit. & fig. , : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 6 "aberrant" "markedly different from an accepted norm" "adj. " " Latin lit. & fig. ,: ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
7 "aberration" "a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected" "noun" "Latin lit. & fig. , : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 7 "aberration" "a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected" "noun" "Latin lit. & fig. ,: ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
8 "abjure" " to reject or renounce" "verb" " Latin abiurare ""deny on oath"" ab ""off, away "" (see ab-) + iurare ""to swear, </br></br></br></br></br>Syn: relinquish, reject, disavow" "Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 8 "abjure" " to reject or renounce" "verb" " Latin abiurare ""deny on oath"" ab ""off, away "" (see ab-) + iurare ""to swear, </br></br></br></br></br>Syn: relinquish, reject, disavow" "Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
9 "-able, -ible" "able, can do " "adj. , verb" "capable</br> agreeable</br> visible " "Suffix" "MSU" 9 "-able, -ible" "able, can do " "adj. , verb" "capable</br> agreeable</br> visible " "Suffix" "MSU"
10 "abreast" "Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information" "adj. " "Syn: in touch with, plugged into" "These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 10 "abreast" "Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information" "adj. " "Syn: in touch with, plugged into" "These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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60 "anthrop" "man " "Greek/Latin root" "anthropology</br>anthropomorphic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 60 "anthrop" "man " "Greek/Latin root" "anthropology</br>anthropomorphic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
61 "anti" "against " "Greek/Latin root" "antipathy</br> antitank</br> anticlimax " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 61 "anti" "against " "Greek/Latin root" "antipathy</br> antitank</br> anticlimax " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
62 "abridge" "condense; shorten; reduce length of written text" " verb" "French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar ""g"" from ""v"" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin))" "His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 62 "abridge" "condense; shorten; reduce length of written text" " verb" "French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar ""g"" from ""v"" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin))" "His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
63 "antipathy" " strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to" "noun" " Latin/Greek antipathia : anti- + pathein=""to feel, suffer""" "The students voiced their <u><b>antipathy</b> for homework</u> very loudly. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 63 "antipathy" " strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to" "noun" " Latin/Greek antipathia: anti- + pathein=""to feel, suffer""" "The students voiced their <u><b>antipathy</b> for homework</u> very loudly. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
64 "antithetical" " contrary to the very nature of" "adj. " "Greek/Latin: anti- + tithenai ""to put, place""" "Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 64 "antithetical" " contrary to the very nature of" "adj. " "Greek/Latin: anti- + tithenai ""to put, place""" "Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
65 "apathy" "Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm" "noun" "Syn: indifference, passivity, ennui" "Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 65 "apathy" "Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm" "noun" "Syn: indifference, passivity, ennui" "Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
66 "abrogate" "abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority" " adj. " "ab- ""away"" and rogare ""to propose a law. "" =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish" "A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 66 "abrogate" "abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority" " adj. " "ab- ""away"" and rogare ""to propose a law. "" =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish" "A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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296 "-er, or " "on who, that which " "Suffix" "baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer " "Suffix" "MSU" 296 "-er, or " "on who, that which " "Suffix" "baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer " "Suffix" "MSU"
297 "erroneous" " incorrect" "adj. " "Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 297 "erroneous" " incorrect" "adj. " "Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
298 "arboreal" "tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees" " adj. " "Latin arboreus= ""pertaining to trees" "1. The <u><b>arboreal</b> primates</u> arrived at the Zoo from the Congo. </br>2. our cabin is in a forest and thus we have stunning <u><b>arboreal</b> views</u> from the deck. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 298 "arboreal" "tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees" " adj. " "Latin arboreus= ""pertaining to trees" "1. The <u><b>arboreal</b> primates</u> arrived at the Zoo from the Congo. </br>2. our cabin is in a forest and thus we have stunning <u><b>arboreal</b> views</u> from the deck. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
299 "erudite" " learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)" "adj. " "Latin : ex ""out"" + rudis ""unskilled, rough, unlearned""=>bring out from the rough" "High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 299 "erudite" " learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)" "adj. " "Latin: ex ""out"" + rudis ""unskilled, rough, unlearned""=>bring out from the rough" "High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
300 "-escent" "in the process of becoming" "adj. , noun " "adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent" "Suffix" "MSU" 300 "-escent" "in the process of becoming" "adj. , noun " "adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent" "Suffix" "MSU"
301 "eschew" " avoid or abstain from" "verb" "same root as: German scheuen ""to fear, shun, shrink from""" "True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 301 "eschew" " avoid or abstain from" "verb" "same root as: German scheuen ""to fear, shun, shrink from""" "True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
302 "-ese" "a native of " "adj. , noun " "Javanese</br> Vietnamese " "Suffix" "MSU" 302 "-ese" "a native of " "adj. , noun " "Javanese</br> Vietnamese " "Suffix" "MSU"
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556 "outstrip" " to overtake or outrun" "verb" "“If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym, ” the coach told his athletes. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 556 "outstrip" " to overtake or outrun" "verb" "“If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym, ” the coach told his athletes. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf" "the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf" "the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
558 "painstaking" " attentive to detail, meticulous" "adj. " "Old English: paynes taking, ""assiduous and careful labor""" "The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 558 "painstaking" " attentive to detail, meticulous" "adj. " "Old English: paynes taking, ""assiduous and careful labor""" "The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
559 "panegyric" "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing" "noun" "The Latin, L. panegyricus, : altered slightly to mean ""public eulogy, </br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean" "After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 559 "panegyric" "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing" "noun" "The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean ""public eulogy, </br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean" "After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
560 "partial" "1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward" "adj. " "1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 560 "partial" "1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward" "adj. " "1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
561 "partisan" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 561 "partisan" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
562 "patently" " blatant, obvious" "adj. " "Latin: patere = ""lie open"" or ""be open. ""</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. " "It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hates spinach. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 562 "patently" " blatant, obvious" "adj. " "Latin: patere = ""lie open"" or ""be open. ""</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. " "It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hates spinach. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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640 "rarefy" "1. to make or become thin</br>2. to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)" "verb" "Latin: to make rare" "1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle. </br>2. In <u>the <b>rariefied</b> air at the top of the mountain</u>, he was unable to run for longer periods of time" "Common GRE" "MSU" 640 "rarefy" "1. to make or become thin</br>2. to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)" "verb" "Latin: to make rare" "1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle. </br>2. In <u>the <b>rariefied</b> air at the top of the mountain</u>, he was unable to run for longer periods of time" "Common GRE" "MSU"
641 "rationalize" " 1. to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid</br>2. improve the efficiency, especially in production of something" "verb" "v. to repair a relationship" "1. president of Veneuzuela <u><b>rationalized</b> his country's disastrous situation</u>, repeatedly blaming the West, sanctions and those evil capitalists. </br>2. The <u>production process was <b>rationalised</b></u> by adding an automatic welding machine" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 641 "rationalize" " 1. to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid</br>2. improve the efficiency, especially in production of something" "verb" "v. to repair a relationship" "1. president of Veneuzuela <u><b>rationalized</b> his country's disastrous situation</u>, repeatedly blaming the West, sanctions and those evil capitalists. </br>2. The <u>production process was <b>rationalised</b></u> by adding an automatic welding machine" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
642 "reconcile" " to bring into harmony" "verb" "Instead of spending a fortune in court fees, the two parties have agreed to see a mediator to <u><b>reconcile</b> their differences</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 642 "reconcile" " to bring into harmony" "verb" "Instead of spending a fortune in court fees, the two parties have agreed to see a mediator to <u><b>reconcile</b> their differences</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
643 "recondite" " arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people" "adj. " "Latin/French e=back : com=with; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide" "Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 643 "recondite" " arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people" "adj. " "Latin/French e=back : com=with; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide" "Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
644 "refute" "overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof" "verb" "Latin: re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 644 "refute" "overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof" "verb" "Latin: re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj. " "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj. " "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj. " "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj. " "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj. " "That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj. " "That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
688 "substantiate" "1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen" "verb" "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen" "1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 688 "substantiate" "1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen" "verb" "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen" "1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj. " "Latin: sub, : ""underneath"" + vertere, ""to turn. ""=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)" "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj. " "Latin: sub,: ""underneath"" + vertere, ""to turn. ""=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)" "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj. " "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj. " "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
692 "superbly" "excellently" "adj. " "Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously" "The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 692 "superbly" "excellently" "adj. " "Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously" "The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
693 "superficial" "1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; </br>3. of little substance or significance" "adj. " "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint. </br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU" 693 "superficial" "1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; </br>3. of little substance or significance" "adj. " "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint. </br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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912 "pithy" "concise and full of meaning" "adj. " "Pith is the core, white material under the skin of a citrus fruit. </br>Syn: concise, brief, compact" "The best greeting card messages are <b>pithy</b> and meaningful. </br>They finally got to the <u>pith of the discussion.</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 912 "pithy" "concise and full of meaning" "adj. " "Pith is the core, white material under the skin of a citrus fruit. </br>Syn: concise, brief, compact" "The best greeting card messages are <b>pithy</b> and meaningful. </br>They finally got to the <u>pith of the discussion.</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
913 "commentariat" "all commentators of the news media collectively" " noun" "The political <b>commentariat</b> is beginning to say Mr. Trump has no chance of re-election. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 913 "commentariat" "all commentators of the news media collectively" " noun" "The political <b>commentariat</b> is beginning to say Mr. Trump has no chance of re-election. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
914 "commodious" "spacious and comfortable; fit; proper; convenient" " adj. " " Latin: commodiosus ""convenient, useful"", which was used for ""commodes""= toilet when one had ""room to spare""" "All the bedrooms in Maierhofer Halde are <b>commodious</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 914 "commodious" "spacious and comfortable; fit; proper; convenient" " adj. " " Latin: commodiosus ""convenient, useful"", which was used for ""commodes""= toilet when one had ""room to spare""" "All the bedrooms in Maierhofer Halde are <b>commodious</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
915 "presage" "be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)" "verb" "Latin : pre: ""before"" + sagus ""prophetic""=>say in advance</br>Syn: augur, forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, vaticinate" "Dark clouds normally <b>presage</b> a storm" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 915 "presage" "be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)" "verb" "Latin: pre: ""before"" + sagus ""prophetic""=>say in advance</br>Syn: augur, forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, vaticinate" "Dark clouds normally <b>presage</b> a storm" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
916 "prolific" "(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works" "adj. " "Syn: productive, creative, inventive" "It is true that few artists have been so <b>prolific</b>. On average, he released a studio album every year. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 916 "prolific" "(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works" "adj. " "Syn: productive, creative, inventive" "It is true that few artists have been so <b>prolific</b>. On average, he released a studio album every year. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
917 "proxy" " a person authorized to act on behalf of another" "noun" "Syn: representative, substitute, stand-in" "During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a <b>proxy</b> for the A-list actor. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 917 "proxy" " a person authorized to act on behalf of another" "noun" "Syn: representative, substitute, stand-in" "During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a <b>proxy</b> for the A-list actor. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
918 "prudish" "having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity" "adj. " "same word root as prude</br>is not to be confused with prudence</br> Syn: puritanical, prim, goody-goody" "My grandmother’s narrowminded and <b>prudish</b> viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 918 "prudish" "having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity" "adj. " "same word root as prude</br>is not to be confused with prudence</br> Syn: puritanical, prim, goody-goody" "My grandmother’s narrowminded and <b>prudish</b> viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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920 "quell" "Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)" "verb" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""quaelen"", aber hier im Sinne von etwas ""toeten, unterbinden, Ruhe geben lassen""</br>Syn: calm, soothe, pacify" "The old man drinks warm milk to <b>quell</b> his upset stomach. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 920 "quell" "Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)" "verb" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""quaelen"", aber hier im Sinne von etwas ""toeten, unterbinden, Ruhe geben lassen""</br>Syn: calm, soothe, pacify" "The old man drinks warm milk to <b>quell</b> his upset stomach. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
921 "quibble" "Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter" "verb" "Syn: object to, criticize, nitpick" "It is normal for married couples to <u><b>quibble</b> over</u> small things like who controls the television remote" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 921 "quibble" "Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter" "verb" "Syn: object to, criticize, nitpick" "It is normal for married couples to <u><b>quibble</b> over</u> small things like who controls the television remote" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
922 "compunction" "feeling of deep regret; strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt" " noun" "Latin :com- + pungere ""to prick, pierce"" => prick sharply</br>remorse, self-reproach" "The burglar acted <u>without <b>compunction</b></u> when he stole the bicycle. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 922 "compunction" "feeling of deep regret; strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt" " noun" "Latin :com- + pungere ""to prick, pierce"" => prick sharply</br>remorse, self-reproach" "The burglar acted <u>without <b>compunction</b></u> when he stole the bicycle. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
923 "recalcitrant" "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority" "adj. " "Latin : re = back + calcitrare= ""to kick""=> someone kicking back against what's wanted of them</br>Syn: uncooperative, intractable" "Over time, the hopeless soldiers became <b>recalcitrant</b> and refused to follow orders" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 923 "recalcitrant" "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority" "adj. " "Latin: re = back + calcitrare= ""to kick""=> someone kicking back against what's wanted of them</br>Syn: uncooperative, intractable" "Over time, the hopeless soldiers became <b>recalcitrant</b> and refused to follow orders" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
924 "recant" "Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief" "verb" "Latin : re-= ""bac,"" + cantare=""to sing=>to take back (in a nice tone) </br>Syn: renounce, disavow, retract" "The judge ordered the magazine to <u><b>recant</b> the false statements</u> it made about the actress. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 924 "recant" "Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief" "verb" "Latin: re-= ""bac,"" + cantare=""to sing=>to take back (in a nice tone) </br>Syn: renounce, disavow, retract" "The judge ordered the magazine to <u><b>recant</b> the false statements</u> it made about the actress. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
925 "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adj. " "Syn: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 925 "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adj. " "Syn: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
926 "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adj. " "Linked to the sardon plant, whose poisonous juices would make victims smile at death. </br>Syn: satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 926 "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adj. " "Linked to the sardon plant, whose poisonous juices would make victims smile at death. </br>Syn: satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
927 "savant" " a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist" "noun" "French: knowing </br>Syn: intellectual, scholar, sage" "Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant. </b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 927 "savant" " a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist" "noun" "French: knowing </br>Syn: intellectual, scholar, sage" "Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant. </b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Syn: appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Syn: appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj. " "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj. " "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj. " "Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive. ”</br>Syn: weak, spineless" "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>. </br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj. " "Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive. ”</br>Syn: weak, spineless" "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>. </br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj. " "Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj. " "Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then ""heal"" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss. </br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then ""heal"" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss. </br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj. " "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very <u><b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone</u>. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj. " "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very <u><b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone</u>. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1029 "turgid" "1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen" "adj. " "Latin turgidus: ""swollen, inflated. ""</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools. </br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1029 "turgid" "1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen" "adj. " "Latin turgidus: ""swollen, inflated. ""</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools. </br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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1217 "em</br> en" "into</br> cover with</br> cause" "Greek/Latin root" "employ" "Latin words" "nko" 1217 "em</br> en" "into</br> cover with</br> cause" "Greek/Latin root" "employ" "Latin words" "nko"
1218 "en</br> in" "inside" "Greek/Latin root" "enhance, " "Latin words" "nko" 1218 "en</br> in" "inside" "Greek/Latin root" "enhance, " "Latin words" "nko"
1219 "ergo" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)</br>ergophobia(fear of work)</br>ergonomic=economic study of work</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1219 "ergo" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)</br>ergophobia(fear of work)</br>ergonomic=economic study of work</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1220 "for" "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word), against" "Greek/Latin root" "Deutsch : fuer-, ver- " "forswear, " "Latin words" "nko" 1220 "for" "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word), against" "Greek/Latin root" "Deutsch: fuer-, ver- " "forswear, " "Latin words" "nko"
1221 "fore" "in front of</br> previous</br> earlier" "Greek/Latin root" "Deutsch : vor-, vorder-" "foremost, forehead, forefront, foreman, forefather, forefinger (next to thumb), forefend(prevent from happening), foreshadow(indicate by signs), foresight(see early), forearm, forebrain(front of brain), forebode(make a prediction), forebear(someone from whom you are descended), forecast, foreclosure(proceedings to retrieve collateral for a non-paid loan), foreclose(prevent from happening), foredoom(doomed beforehand), foredge(inside of book when shelved, opposite to spine), forego(do without), foreground, foregone(well in the past), foregather(put in one spot), forehand, foreknow, foremast(front mast), forename, forenoon, foreordain(determine in advance)" "Latin words" "nko" 1221 "fore" "in front of</br> previous</br> earlier" "Greek/Latin root" "Deutsch: vor-, vorder-" "foremost, forehead, forefront, foreman, forefather, forefinger (next to thumb), forefend(prevent from happening), foreshadow(indicate by signs), foresight(see early), forearm, forebrain(front of brain), forebode(make a prediction), forebear(someone from whom you are descended), forecast, foreclosure(proceedings to retrieve collateral for a non-paid loan), foreclose(prevent from happening), foredoom(doomed beforehand), foredge(inside of book when shelved, opposite to spine), forego(do without), foreground, foregone(well in the past), foregather(put in one spot), forehand, foreknow, foremast(front mast), forename, forenoon, foreordain(determine in advance)" "Latin words" "nko"
1222 "dredger" "one who fishes or cleans waterways with a dredge, which is an instrument used to gather things by dragging" " noun" "1. They were very efficient at hoisting up oysters out of the bay with the <b>dredger</b></br>2. The canals in the Netherlands need to be constantly deepened with a <b>dredger</b></br>3. During the 40th year reunion he <u><b>dredged</b> up old memories</u> from his school days. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1222 "dredger" "one who fishes or cleans waterways with a dredge, which is an instrument used to gather things by dragging" " noun" "1. They were very efficient at hoisting up oysters out of the bay with the <b>dredger</b></br>2. The canals in the Netherlands need to be constantly deepened with a <b>dredger</b></br>3. During the 40th year reunion he <u><b>dredged</b> up old memories</u> from his school days. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1223 "gest" "carry</br> bring" "Greek/Latin root" "gestation period" "Latin words" "nko" 1223 "gest" "carry</br> bring" "Greek/Latin root" "gestation period" "Latin words" "nko"
1224 "grad</br> gress" "step</br> go" "Greek/Latin root" "gradual</br> gradient</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1224 "grad</br> gress" "step</br> go" "Greek/Latin root" "gradual</br> gradient</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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1419 "portending" "to give an omen or anticipatory sign of" "verb" "Latin: por- ""forward"" + ""tendere"" ""to stretch""=>""stretching forward to predict. "" or foretell. """ "1a. The distant thunder <b>portended</b> a storm. </b>1b. If you're superstitious, a black cat <b>portends</b> trouble" "AMB" "Examword" 1419 "portending" "to give an omen or anticipatory sign of" "verb" "Latin: por- ""forward"" + ""tendere"" ""to stretch""=>""stretching forward to predict. "" or foretell. """ "1a. The distant thunder <b>portended</b> a storm. </b>1b. If you're superstitious, a black cat <b>portends</b> trouble" "AMB" "Examword"
1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1421 "acolyte" "1. A person who helps with religious services</br>2. a fan or follower of the famous" "noun" " Greek akolouthos: ""follower""</br>Sny1: altar boy</br> Syn2: fan" "1. When I was a boy, I was an acolyte in the Church. </br>Likewise, her relationship with Warhol was not that of <b>acolyte</b> but of peer. " "AMB" "Mishima" 1421 "acolyte" "1. A person who helps with religious services</br>2. a fan or follower of the famous" "noun" " Greek akolouthos: ""follower""</br>Sny1: altar boy</br> Syn2: fan" "1. When I was a boy, I was an acolyte in the Church. </br>Likewise, her relationship with Warhol was not that of <b>acolyte</b> but of peer. " "AMB" "Mishima"
1422 "epitaph / epithet" "1. An epitaph is written on a tombstone. </br>2. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone" "noun" "1. epi ""at, over"" +  taphos ""tomb, burial, funeral""=>above a grave</br>2. epi ""over/in addition"" + tithenai ""to put, to place"" => (name) given in addition to""" "The Halloween gravestone was inscribed with the <b>epitoph</b> ""Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank"", using an <b>epithet</b> for Frank" "Easily confused words" "SMB" 1422 "epitaph / epithet" "1. An epitaph is written on a tombstone. </br>2. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone" "noun" "1. epi ""at, over"" +  taphos ""tomb, burial, funeral""=>above a grave</br>2. epi ""over/in addition"" + tithenai ""to put, to place"" => (name) given in addition to""" "The Halloween gravestone was inscribed with the <b>epitaph</b> ""Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank"", using an <b>epithet</b> for Frank" "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1423 "facsimile" "exact copy or reproduction, as of a document; fax" " noun" "Latin :facere = ""to make"" + simile= ""like""=>to make a copy</br>Grammatically speaking, photocopiers also make facsimiles, but oddly enough those are referred to as copies — not faxes. " "A <b>facsimile</b> of the world's first computer was exhibited at the museum" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1423 "facsimile" "exact copy or reproduction, as of a document; fax" " noun" "Latin :facere = ""to make"" + simile= ""like""=>to make a copy</br>Grammatically speaking, photocopiers also make facsimiles, but oddly enough those are referred to as copies — not faxes. " "A <b>facsimile</b> of the world's first computer was exhibited at the museum" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1424 "ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "sycophant</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1424 "ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "sycophant</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1425 "feint / faint" "1 : feint is to pretend to do something, to fake a move (eg. In boxing)</br>2. faint is to lose one's consciousness temporarily" "verb" "Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, making Frazier miss his own jab - but Ali then countered with a punch so hard that Frazier was knocked-out and <b>fainted</b>" "Easily confused words" "SMB" 1425 "feint / faint" "1. feint is to pretend to do something, to fake a move (eg. In boxing)</br>2. faint is to lose one's consciousness temporarily" "verb" "Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, making Frazier miss his own jab - but Ali then countered with a punch so hard that Frazier was knocked-out and <b>fainted</b>" "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1426 "fibrillation" "muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination" " noun" "a quavering in the fibrils of the muscles of the heart, causing irregular beating </br>fibril same word root as ""fibre""" "Nevertheless, the sobering reality is that for many persons with atrial <b>fibrillation</b>, total abstinence from alcohol may be a difficult goal to achieve" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1426 "fibrillation" "muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination" " noun" "a quavering in the fibrils of the muscles of the heart, causing irregular beating </br>fibril same word root as ""fibre""" "Nevertheless, the sobering reality is that for many persons with atrial <b>fibrillation</b>, total abstinence from alcohol may be a difficult goal to achieve" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1427 "figurine" "small ornamental statuette; small molded or sculptured figure" " noun" "Latin figura: ""shape, body, or figure.""</br>Syn : statuette" "His collection of <b>figurines</b> includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1427 "figurine" "small ornamental statuette; small molded or sculptured figure" " noun" "Latin figura: ""shape, body, or figure.""</br>Syn: statuette" "His collection of <b>figurines</b> includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1428 "filament" "1. fine thread or fiber </br>2. stalk of a statem plant </br>3. threadlike structure within light bulb" " noun" "Latin filum=""thread.""</br>Syn1: fibril, strand</br>Syn2 : stalk" "1.The plastic <b>filaments</b> are made by injecting molten plastic into a perforated spinning wheel</br>2. The stalk of a plant's stamen is also called a <b>filament</b></br>3. Thomas Edison tried 6,000 different materials in the search for a filament for his electric light." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1428 "filament" "1. fine thread or fiber </br>2. stalk of a statem plant </br>3. threadlike structure within light bulb" " noun" "Latin filum=""thread.""</br>Syn1: fibril, strand</br>Syn2: stalk" "1.The plastic <b>filaments</b> are made by injecting molten plastic into a perforated spinning wheel</br>2. The stalk of a plant's stamen is also called a <b>filament</b></br>3. Thomas Edison tried 6,000 different materials in the search for a filament for his electric light." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1429 "filch" "to steal secretly or casually , especially in a small, sly way; take from another on a petty scale" " verb" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""filzen""" "When I came back from the break, I noticed that someone had <u><b>filched</b> my cookies</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1429 "filch" "to steal secretly or casually , especially in a small, sly way; take from another on a petty scale" " verb" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""filzen""" "When I came back from the break, I noticed that someone had <u><b>filched</b> my cookies</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1430 "filial" "having or assuming relationship of child or offspring to parent" " adj." " Latin: filius= ""so,"" OR filia=""daughte,""" "1. In many cultures, adult children often care for their elders as part of their <u><b>filial</b> responsibility. </u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1430 "filial" "having or assuming relationship of child or offspring to parent" " adj." " Latin: filius= ""so,"" OR filia=""daughte,""" "1. In many cultures, adult children often care for their elders as part of their <u><b>filial</b> responsibility. </u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1431 "finicky" "insisting capriciously on getting just what one wants; difficult to please; fussy" " adj." "Could be linked to old German word ""Feinchen""</br>Syn:Fastidious, fussy, picky, persnickety" "1a. The Dutch professor was a <u><b>finicky</b> eater</u></br>1b. Our front door has a <b>finicky</b> lock that requires that you jiggle the key to open it. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1431 "finicky" "insisting capriciously on getting just what one wants; difficult to please; fussy" " adj." "Could be linked to old German word ""Feinchen""</br>Syn:Fastidious, fussy, picky, persnickety" "1a. The Dutch professor was a <u><b>finicky</b> eater</u></br>1b. Our front door has a <b>finicky</b> lock that requires that you jiggle the key to open it. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, " "Latin words" "nko" 1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, " "Latin words" "nko"
1433 "firmament" "1. the vault or arch of the sky</br>2. the field or sphere of an interest or activity" " noun" "The first stargazers imagined the sky as a firm sphere,the curve of the sky thought to be a solid surface." "1. Stars twinkled in the <b>firmament</b>.</br>2. She's a rising star in the city's <u>artistic <b>firmament.</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1433 "firmament" "1. the vault or arch of the sky</br>2. the field or sphere of an interest or activity" " noun" "The first stargazers imagined the sky as a firm sphere,the curve of the sky thought to be a solid surface." "1. Stars twinkled in the <b>firmament</b>.</br>2. She's a rising star in the city's <u>artistic <b>firmament.</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1434 "fissure" "1. long narrow opening</br>2. a separation or disagreement in thought or viewpoint<br> 3. a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ" " noun" " Latin : fissura= cleft or crack." "1. In Iceland, <b>fissures</b> in the earth's crust abound and result in unusual valleys and themal pools. </br>2.There were other signs of <b>fissures<b> within the governor’s own party, particularly over reopening schools for face-to-face instruction" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1434 "fissure" "1. long narrow opening</br>2. a separation or disagreement in thought or viewpoint<br> 3. a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ" " noun" " Latin: fissura= cleft or crack." "1. In Iceland, <b>fissures</b> in the earth's crust abound and result in unusual valleys and themal pools. </br>2.There were other signs of <b>fissures<b> within the governor’s own party, particularly over reopening schools for face-to-face instruction" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1435 "frond" "fern leaf, especially compound leaf; palm or banana leaf. Can also apply to seaweed" " noun" "Each <b>frond</b> of the banana tree might stretch to two feet, with 30 or so opposing, compound leaves." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1435 "frond" "fern leaf, especially compound leaf; palm or banana leaf. Can also apply to seaweed" " noun" "Each <b>frond</b> of the banana tree might stretch to two feet, with 30 or so opposing, compound leaves." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "gracious, obvious, noxious, adacious, tempestious" "Latin words" "nko" 1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "gracious, obvious, noxious, adacious, tempestious" "Latin words" "nko"
1437 "fluster" "1 : to put into a state of agitated confusion</br>2. to make tipsy" " verb" "Syn: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, mortify, nonplus, rattle" "1a. The speaker was obviously <b>flustered</b> by the interruption.</br>1b. ""And don't <b>fluster</b> poor Charlie. We must all try to keep very calm.""</br>2. A man who can keep himself sober after dinner wins the card games plays against those who <b>fluster</b> themselves with drink." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1437 "fluster" "1: to put into a state of agitated confusion</br>2. to make tipsy" " verb" "Syn: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, mortify, nonplus, rattle" "1a. The speaker was obviously <b>flustered</b> by the interruption.</br>1b. ""And don't <b>fluster</b> poor Charlie. We must all try to keep very calm.""</br>2. A man who can keep himself sober after dinner wins the card games plays against those who <b>fluster</b> themselves with drink." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1438 "foray" "1. sudden raid or military advance </br>2. venture or initial attempt, especially outside one's usual area" " noun" "Same word root as ""forage""</br>Syn1: descent, incursion, inroad, invasion, irruption, raid" "1. Before their <u><b>foray</b> into enemy territory</u>, a scouting party was sent to observe the guard stations. </br>2. My <b>foray</b> into rugby ended with my spending a week in the hospital." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1438 "foray" "1. sudden raid or military advance </br>2. venture or initial attempt, especially outside one's usual area" " noun" "Same word root as ""forage""</br>Syn1: descent, incursion, inroad, invasion, irruption, raid" "1. Before their <u><b>foray</b> into enemy territory</u>, a scouting party was sent to observe the guard stations. </br>2. My <b>foray</b> into rugby ended with my spending a week in the hospital." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1439 "forbearance" "1. patience; restraint of passions; </br>2. legal act of forbearing or waiting" " noun" "Syn: long-suffering, patience, sufferance, tolerance" "1. The teacher asked the pupils for their <b>fobearance</b> by saying ""Bear with me for a moment,"" while he wrote on the board.</br>2. One of my husband’s loan servicers automatically <u>put him into <b>forbearance</u><b/> with zero percent interest." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1439 "forbearance" "1. patience; restraint of passions; </br>2. legal act of forbearing or waiting" " noun" "Syn: long-suffering, patience, sufferance, tolerance" "1. The teacher asked the pupils for their <b>fobearance</b> by saying ""Bear with me for a moment,"" while he wrote on the board.</br>2. One of my husband’s loan servicers automatically <u>put him into <b>forbearance</u><b/> with zero percent interest." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1440 "formidable" "1. arousing fear, dread, or alarm </br>2. ending to inspire awe or wonder" " adj." "Latin formidare, ""to fear.""" "1. Be worried of your<u><b> formidable</b> opponent</u>, Amelia, because she is one smart cookie.</br>2. Reaching the top of the mountain without an oxygen tank was <u>a formidable <b>accomplishment</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1440 "formidable" "1. arousing fear, dread, or alarm </br>2. ending to inspire awe or wonder" " adj." "Latin formidare, ""to fear.""" "1. Be worried of your<u><b> formidable</b> opponent</u>, Amelia, because she is one smart cookie.</br>2. Reaching the top of the mountain without an oxygen tank was <u>a formidable <b>accomplishment</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers</u>. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers</u>. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine" "During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.  " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine" "During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.  " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1560 "frolicsome" "full of high-spirited fun; gay; given to merry" " adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""frohlocken""" "Teachers smiled at the <b>frolicsome</b> students leaving school for summer vacation" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1560 "frolicsome" "full of high-spirited fun; gay; given to merry" " adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""frohlocken""" "Teachers smiled at the <b>frolicsome</b> students leaving school for summer vacation" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1561 "fulsome" "1. offensively flattering or insincere; </r>2. offensive; disgusting</br>3. abundant" " adj." "Careful : skunked term, ie. Meaning changed and changing between Def. 1, 2 & 3. Context important !" "1.The salesman did not realize his <b>fulsome</b> compliments were so excessive they actually turned off prospective customers.</br>2. I had enough of his </b>fulsome</b> lies and nauseous flattery</br>3a. He described the situation in <b>fulsome</b> detail</br>3b. The passengers were <b>fulsome</b> in praise of the plane's crew" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1561 "fulsome" "1. offensively flattering or insincere; </r>2. offensive; disgusting</br>3. abundant" " adj." "Careful: skunked term, ie. Meaning changed and changing between Def. 1, 2 & 3. Context important !" "1.The salesman did not realize his <b>fulsome</b> compliments were so excessive they actually turned off prospective customers.</br>2. I had enough of his </b>fulsome</b> lies and nauseous flattery</br>3a. He described the situation in <b>fulsome</b> detail</br>3b. The passengers were <b>fulsome</b> in praise of the plane's crew" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1562 "furlough" "1a. leave of absence</br>1b. vacation granted a soldier or civil servant</br>2. A temporary unpaid reduction in working hours for employees, often in times of crisis" "noun, verb" "Related to Dutch word for leave ""Verlof"", also related to Deutsch ""urlaub""" "1a. The prisoner was <b>furloughed</b> for the weekend to visit her children</br>2. During the Corona crisis, many companies <b>furloughed</b> employees to reduce costs, hoping to be able to re-engage them on the upturn." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1562 "furlough" "1a. leave of absence</br>1b. vacation granted a soldier or civil servant</br>2. A temporary unpaid reduction in working hours for employees, often in times of crisis" "noun, verb" "Related to Dutch word for leave ""Verlof"", also related to Deutsch ""urlaub""" "1a. The prisoner was <b>furloughed</b> for the weekend to visit her children</br>2. During the Corona crisis, many companies <b>furloughed</b> employees to reduce costs, hoping to be able to re-engage them on the upturn." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1563 "gadfly" "1. any of various flies, that bite or annoy livestock and other animals (eg. Horsefly)</br>2. irritating person " "noun " "Old English ; gad = “spike”</br>Deutsch Viehbremse" "1. The cow swatted at the air with her tail, trying to shoo away an annoying <b>gadfly</b></br>2. My annoying neighbor is nothing but a <b>gadfly</b> who likes to run to the apartment manager with constant complaints." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1563 "gadfly" "1. any of various flies, that bite or annoy livestock and other animals (eg. Horsefly)</br>2. irritating person " "noun " "Old English ; gad = “spike”</br>Deutsch Viehbremse" "1. The cow swatted at the air with her tail, trying to shoo away an annoying <b>gadfly</b></br>2. My annoying neighbor is nothing but a <b>gadfly</b> who likes to run to the apartment manager with constant complaints." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1564 "gallantry" "1. bravery</br>2. chivalry" " noun" "</br>Syn1: heroism, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour</br>Syn2: chivalry, politesse" "1. West Point is a universal symbol of American <b>gallantry</b>, loyalty, devotion, discipline and skill</br>2. <b>""Gallantry</b> is definitely dead"", Sarah said to her friend as a man pushed past her to be first in line for the movie tickets." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1564 "gallantry" "1. bravery</br>2. chivalry" " noun" "</br>Syn1: heroism, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour</br>Syn2: chivalry, politesse" "1. West Point is a universal symbol of American <b>gallantry</b>, loyalty, devotion, discipline and skill</br>2. <b>""Gallantry</b> is definitely dead"", Sarah said to her friend as a man pushed past her to be first in line for the movie tickets." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1565 "ingenuous vs. genial" "1 : ingenuous : Naive and trusting, Demonstrating childlike simplicity. </br>2. genial : friendly and cheerful OR (like in German) characteristic of a genius=ingenial" "adj. " "1. The <b>ingenuous</b> boy gave all his savings to his elder brother, who promtly used the funds to buy himself a new computer game.</br>2. While the host was not a genius, she was <b>genial</b>, welcoming all to her party with a friendly tone that made all feel at home immediately. " "Easily confused words" "SMB" 1565 "ingenuous vs. genial" "1: ingenuous: Naive and trusting, Demonstrating childlike simplicity. </br>2. genial: friendly and cheerful OR (like in German) characteristic of a genius=ingenial" "adj. " "1. The <b>ingenuous</b> boy gave all his savings to his elder brother, who promtly used the funds to buy himself a new computer game.</br>2. While the host was not a genius, she was <b>genial</b>, welcoming all to her party with a friendly tone that made all feel at home immediately. " "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1566 "gambol" "dance and skip about in sport; leap playfully" " verb" "Syn: cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport" "The boy and his puppy would run out in the garden, sprint around, jumping up and down, yelling ""woo-hoo and the dog a-barking, showing no restraint in their slap-happy <b>gambol.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1566 "gambol" "dance and skip about in sport; leap playfully" " verb" "Syn: cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport" "The boy and his puppy would run out in the garden, sprint around, jumping up and down, yelling ""woo-hoo and the dog a-barking, showing no restraint in their slap-happy <b>gambol.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1567 "gantry" "1. a mount for a traveling crane consisting of a large frame to move along a set of tracks; </br>2. supporting framework for a barrel" " noun" "Deutsch : Brückenkran, Signalbrücke" "1a. On the new paying highway, the tolls would be assessed electronically via <b>gantries</b> over the road.<br>1b. The gantry crane lifted the container from the truck onto the ship</br>1c. The lunar rocket was transported to the launch site with the support of a mobile gantry. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1567 "gantry" "1. a mount for a traveling crane consisting of a large frame to move along a set of tracks; </br>2. supporting framework for a barrel" " noun" "Deutsch: Brückenkran, Signalbrücke" "1a. On the new paying highway, the tolls would be assessed electronically via <b>gantries</b> over the road.<br>1b. The gantry crane lifted the container from the truck onto the ship</br>1c. The lunar rocket was transported to the launch site with the support of a mobile gantry. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1568 "geniality" "warmth of disposition and manners; kindliness; sympathy" " noun" "The <b>geniality</b> of the host made everyone feel welcome at the party" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1568 "geniality" "warmth of disposition and manners; kindliness; sympathy" " noun" "The <b>geniality</b> of the host made everyone feel welcome at the party" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1569 "gibe" "mock; laugh at with contempt and derision" " verb" "Sometimes spelt ""jibe"". </br> yn1 barrack, flout, jeer, scoff" """Loser! Bonehead!"" the kids shouted, tossing those words and other <b>gibes</b> at the people who offered themselves up to the annual humiliation of the harvest-fest dunk-tank." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1569 "gibe" "mock; laugh at with contempt and derision" " verb" "Sometimes spelt ""jibe"". </br> yn1 barrack, flout, jeer, scoff" """Loser! Bonehead!"" the kids shouted, tossing those words and other <b>gibes</b> at the people who offered themselves up to the annual humiliation of the harvest-fest dunk-tank." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1570 "girder" "beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as main horizontal support in building" " noun" "Mechanical engineers learn statics, where the forces on beams and girders are calculated and correspondingly dimensioned. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1570 "girder" "beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as main horizontal support in building" " noun" "Mechanical engineers learn statics, where the forces on beams and girders are calculated and correspondingly dimensioned. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1571 "glean" "1. gather grain left behind by reapers</br>2. collect something (eg. Information) bit by bit" " verb" "Deutsch : nachlesen" "1. The poor sharecroppers <b>gleaned</b> the field after its harvest. <br>2a. The police used old-fashioned detective work to <b>glean</b> his whereabouts</br>2b. He has a collection of antique tools <b>gleaned</b> from flea markets and garage sales. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1571 "glean" "1. gather grain left behind by reapers</br>2. collect something (eg. Information) bit by bit" " verb" "Deutsch: nachlesen" "1. The poor sharecroppers <b>gleaned</b> the field after its harvest. <br>2a. The police used old-fashioned detective work to <b>glean</b> his whereabouts</br>2b. He has a collection of antique tools <b>gleaned</b> from flea markets and garage sales. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1572 "glossary" "brief explanation of words, often placed at back of book" " noun" "Deutsch : Glossar" " The biology textbook had a <b>glossary</b> in the back, so you can quickly look up all the technical words and terms specific to biology." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1572 "glossary" "brief explanation of words, often placed at back of book" " noun" "Deutsch: Glossar" " The biology textbook had a <b>glossary</b> in the back, so you can quickly look up all the technical words and terms specific to biology." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1573 "glower" "look at with a fixed gaze; angry stare" " verb" "Deutsch : böse Gucken" "The elderly couple <b>glowered</b> at the Bocken children climbing all over the stones at stonehenge" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1573 "glower" "look at with a fixed gaze; angry stare" " verb" "Deutsch: böse Gucken" "The elderly couple <b>glowered</b> at the Bocken children climbing all over the stones at stonehenge" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1574 "glut" "1. fill beyond capacity, especially with food</br>2 . swallow greedlly" " verb" "Same word root as gluttony" "1. Oil companies increased production in order to better cover their fixed costs, but in the process they produced a <b>glut</b> of gasoline, further driving prices — and profits — down.</br>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1575 "gnarled" "1. twisted </br>2. knotty </br>made rough by age or hard work" " adj." "old English:= “knot in wood""</br>Deutsch : verknorcht</br>Syn: gnarly, knobbed, knotted, knotty" "1. But on smaller, more local scales, the universe appears lumpy and <b>gnarled.</b></br>2. The workers walked through <b>gnarled</b>, dead mangrove roots in their protective gear and masks</br>3. The farmer welcomed me with a leather-skinned grin and extended his <b>gnarled</b> and knotted hand for a customory handshake." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1576 "gourmand" "person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink" " noun" "French origin of same meaning</br>Syn: glutton, trencherman" "The difference between a <b>gourmand</b> and a gourmet is that the gourmet knows when to stop eating, but the <u>gluttonous <b>gourmand</b></u> does not." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1577 "gratify" "give pleasure to; satisfy; indulge; make happy" " verb" "1. the chocolate bar will hopefully <b>gratify</b> my desire for something sweet.</br>2. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1578 "groggy" "unsteady and dazed; shaky; slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness" " adj." "Grog: named after Adm. Vernon who wore a Grosgrain overcoat and ordered rum to be diluted. Now, grog=any stong alcohol</br>yn:dazed, foggy, logy, stuporous" "1a. He had hardly woken up and he answered the phone, still groggy with sleep. </br>1b. The punch-drunk boxer was <b>groggy</b> and wobbly on his feet when his coach threw in the white towel." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1579 "guffaw" "loud, rude burst of laughter; A full belly loud horse-laugh" " noun" "After the comedian told a funny joke, he was pleased to receive a large <b>guffaw</b> from the audience" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1580 "gut" "1. bowels, digestive tract.</br>2. courage (plural only)</br>3. the basic emotional, or instinctual part of a person</br> 4. narrow passage; often a channel of water</br>5. strong cord used in surgery & made of sheep intestine" " noun" "2. She had the <b>guts</b> to run for public office</br>3a. She knew in her <b>gut</b> that he was lying.</br>3b. He didn't have a good <u><b>gut</b> feeling</u>4. The boat sailed down the <b>gut</b> that joined the 2 lakes.</br>5.The surgeon sewed the wound with <b>gut</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1581 "haggard" "wasted away; showing wearing effects of overwork or suffering" " adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""hager""</br>Syn: bony, cadaverous, emaciated, gaunt, pinched, skeletal, wasted" "The woman looked <b>haggard</b> after sitting up for a week with her dying husband." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1582 "halting" "hesitant; faltering;prone to interruptions; imperfect or defective" " adj." "Old English word lemphalt, which means ""limping."". Does not come from Halt=stop" "1a. He spoke in a <b>halting</b> manner</br>1b. The initial government response was <b>halting</b> and unevenly effective." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1583 "harbinger" "One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner" " noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""Herberg""</br>Syn: nouns= forerunner, herald, precursor, predecessor: verbs= announce, annunciate, foretell, herald" "1a. During war times, an unexpected visit by someone in army uniform is often harbinger of bad news</br>1b. The dark clouds on the horizon were a <b>harbinger</b> of the approaching storm" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1584 "harrowing" "1. to break or flatten the land with a harrow(piece of equipment) </br>2. first hand experience that provokes feelings of fear or horror, distress greatly" "adj. " "2. As the divers approached seal island, they were soon attacked by sharks and faced 7 minutes of terror in their most <b>harrowing</b> part of the journey." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1585 "haunt" "1. visit often</br>2. appear to in the form of ghost or other supernatural being</br>3. come to trouble, to have a disquietening effect on." " verb" "1. He spends a lot of time <b>haunting</b> bookstores</br>2. Spirits are supposed to <b>haunt</b> the places where their bodies most resorted</br>3. Problems we ignore now will come back to <b>haunt</b> us later" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1661 "febrile" "feverish; intense emotion or activity" " adj. " "Same word root as ""fever"", thus related to fever, ferverish. " "The atmosphere in the city was <b>febrile</b> as the king's coronation date approached. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1661 "febrile" "feverish; intense emotion or activity" " adj. " "Same word root as ""fever"", thus related to fever, ferverish. " "The atmosphere in the city was <b>febrile</b> as the king's coronation date approached. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin: acquiescere, meaning “to rest. ” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement. " "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin: acquiescere, meaning “to rest. ” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement. " "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1663 "connote" "to imply something in addition to what is apparent" "verb" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + notare ""to mark, note, make a note""=>to signify in addition to the main meaning" "At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team. " "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1663 "connote" "to imply something in addition to what is apparent" "verb" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + notare ""to mark, note, make a note""=>to signify in addition to the main meaning" "At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team. " "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"

1 1 -(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
3 3 ab</br>abs</br>a apart</br> away from Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Greek/Latin MSU
4 4 abate become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u> verb to cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Syn: subside, die away, die down</br> attenuate=get less, get thinner (without getting to nothing) The <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
5 5 ac sharp</br> bitter Greek/Latin root Greek: be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. </br>SUBFORMS ARE</br><b>akros</b> = at the end, at the top, outermost; consummate, excellent</br><b>akis</b>= sharp point</br> <b>akros</b>= at the farthest point, highest, outermost</br><b>akantha</b>= thorn</br><b>akme</b>=summit, edge</br><b>oxys</b>=sharp, bitter Acute=sharp, severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear) Root words Aristotle
6 6 aberrant markedly different from an accepted norm adj. Latin lit. & fig. , : ab ="off, away " + errare="to wander, stray"". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation the normal type Latin lit. & fig. ,: ab ="off, away " + errare="to wander, stray"". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation the normal type With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
7 7 aberration a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected noun Latin lit. & fig. , : ab ="off, away " + errare="to wander, stray"". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation the normal type Latin lit. & fig. ,: ab ="off, away " + errare="to wander, stray"". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation the normal type The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u> Least Difficult FT
8 8 abjure to reject or renounce verb Latin abiurare "deny on oath" ab "off, away " (see ab-) + iurare "to swear, </br></br></br></br></br>Syn: relinquish, reject, disavow Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
9 9 -able, -ible able, can do adj. , verb capable</br> agreeable</br> visible Suffix MSU
10 10 abreast Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information adj. Syn: in touch with, plugged into These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u> Least Difficult FT
60 60 anthrop man Greek/Latin root anthropology</br>anthropomorphic Greek/Latin MSU
61 61 anti against Greek/Latin root antipathy</br> antitank</br> anticlimax Greek/Latin MSU
62 62 abridge condense; shorten; reduce length of written text verb French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar "g" from "v" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin)) His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
63 63 antipathy strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to noun Latin/Greek antipathia : anti- + pathein="to feel, suffer" Latin/Greek antipathia: anti- + pathein="to feel, suffer" The students voiced their <u><b>antipathy</b> for homework</u> very loudly. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
64 64 antithetical contrary to the very nature of adj. Greek/Latin: anti- + tithenai "to put, place" Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
65 65 apathy Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm noun Syn: indifference, passivity, ennui Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
66 66 abrogate abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority adj. ab- "away" and rogare "to propose a law. " =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
298 298 arboreal tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees adj. Latin arboreus= "pertaining to trees 1. The <u><b>arboreal</b> primates</u> arrived at the Zoo from the Congo. </br>2. our cabin is in a forest and thus we have stunning <u><b>arboreal</b> views</u> from the deck. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
299 299 erudite learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition) adj. Latin : ex "out" + rudis "unskilled, rough, unlearned"=>bring out from the rough Latin: ex "out" + rudis "unskilled, rough, unlearned"=>bring out from the rough High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
300 300 -escent in the process of becoming adj. , noun adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent Suffix MSU
301 301 eschew avoid or abstain from verb same root as: German scheuen "to fear, shun, shrink from" True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
302 302 -ese a native of adj. , noun Javanese</br> Vietnamese Suffix MSU
303 303 -esis, osis action, process, condition noun genesis</br> hypnosis</br> neurosis</br> osmosis Suffix MSU
304 304 archetype prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned noun Greek: arkhē "beginning, origin, first place" + typos "model, type, blow, mark of a blow"=>first model If you have long blonde hair, a sparkly ball gown, and a fairy godmother hovering over your head, you're the archetype of a fairytale princess. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
560 560 partial 1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward adj. 1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
561 561 partisan a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
562 562 patently blatant, obvious adj. Latin: patere = "lie open" or "be open. "</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hates spinach. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
563 563 pater father Greek/Latin root paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide Greek/Latin MSU
564 564 bridle headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins noun 1. With the <b>bridle</b> attached to the reins, the girl tugged the reins pulling the horse’s head to its chest</br>2. His common sense is a <b>bridle</b> to his quick temper. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
565 565 peccadillo a small sin or fault noun Spanish peccado: "sin" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin. He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please Common GRE MSU
566 566 ped foot Greek/Latin root pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist Greek/Latin MSU
646 646 relevant relating to the topic or issue at hand adj. According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
647 647 reproach to scold or express criticism verb As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is above reproach 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
648 648 reproof the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove). noun Old French reprove "reproach, rejection"</br>Syn: rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house. Common GRE MSU
649 649 repudiate to renounce or disown verb During his next speech, the president will <b>repudiate</b> blame for the economic situation. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
650 650 carnage massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle noun Syn: butchery, mass murder, massacre, slaughter The suicide bomber left immeasurable <b>carnage</b> in the mall. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
651 651 rescind to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul verb Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
652 652 respectively in the sequential order previously given adj. Each recipient was called up to receive their award, <b>respectively. </b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
693 693 superficial 1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; </br>3. of little substance or significance adj. Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something 1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint. </br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes Common GRE MSU
694 694 celerity swiftness of action or motion; speed noun celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root "celer" = swift. Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
695 695 supplant to overtake or replace verb Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
696 696 sycophant a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important noun Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
697 697 synthesize 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction verb It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
698 698 cerebral intellectual rather than emotional adj. French cérébral: pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929 John generally made</u> <b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
699 699 tacit unspoken; implicit adj. Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
922 922 compunction feeling of deep regret; strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt noun Latin :com- + pungere "to prick, pierce" => prick sharply</br>remorse, self-reproach The burglar acted <u>without <b>compunction</b></u> when he stole the bicycle. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
923 923 recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority adj. Latin : re = back + calcitrare= "to kick"=> someone kicking back against what's wanted of them</br>Syn: uncooperative, intractable Latin: re = back + calcitrare= "to kick"=> someone kicking back against what's wanted of them</br>Syn: uncooperative, intractable Over time, the hopeless soldiers became <b>recalcitrant</b> and refused to follow orders Medium Difficult FT
924 924 recant Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief verb Latin : re-= "bac," + cantare="to sing=>to take back (in a nice tone) </br>Syn: renounce, disavow, retract Latin: re-= "bac," + cantare="to sing=>to take back (in a nice tone) </br>Syn: renounce, disavow, retract The judge ordered the magazine to <u><b>recant</b> the false statements</u> it made about the actress. Medium Difficult FT
925 925 salient Most noticeable or important adj. Syn: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism Medium Difficult FT
926 926 sardonic grimly mocking or cynical adj. Linked to the sardon plant, whose poisonous juices would make victims smile at death. </br>Syn: satirical, sarcastic, ironic Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip. Medium Difficult FT
927 927 savant a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist noun French: knowing </br>Syn: intellectual, scholar, sage Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant. </b> Medium Difficult FT
928 928 soliloquy an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play noun Latin: solus "alone" + loqui "speak"=> "a talking to oneself."</br>Syn: monologue, speech Patrick Stewart, for instance, reworked <u>Hamlet’s <b>soliloquy</b></u> as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question') Medium Difficult FT
930 930 stipulate Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement verb Syn: set down, set out, lay down In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can <u><b>stipulate</b> terms</u> that suit them. Medium Difficult FT
931 931 stratum a thin layer within any structure noun Latin stratum "thing spread out"</br>Syn: level, class, echelon But exalting Western aviation security to a higher <b>stratum</b> than that found in Africa is a delusion. Medium Difficult FT
932 932 subpoena A writ ordering a person to attend a court noun Syn: summons, mandate, court order <b>Subpoenas<b> issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records. Medium Difficult FT
933 933 syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language noun Fench/Latin/Greek: syn- "together" + tassein "arrange" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together. The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz: OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color-, Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose Medium Difficult FT
934 934 tenet a principle or belief noun Latin tenere "to hold.</br>Syn: doctrine, precept, creed God exists is a <b>tennet</b> of most major religions. Medium Difficult FT
935 935 concomitant 1. adj. following or accompanying as a consequence</br>2. n. An event associated with or happening at the same time. adj. , noun Latin: con =with + comit=companion=>ompanion of the main event 1. The concamitant effect of fitness training is a healthy glow and more happiness. </br>2. Doctors now <u>administer several <b>concomitant</b> drugs</u> to the patient in order to prevent the onset of AIDS. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
936 936 urbane (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Urbane people are sophisticated, polished, cultured, refined. adj. urbane: "having the manners of townspeople, courteous, refined</br>Syn: suave, sophisticated, debonair Everything from the man’s tailored suit to his Italian shoes and expensive watch screamed <b>urbane</b> Medium Difficult FT
937 937 concubine in certain societies, such as imperial China, a woman contracted to a man as a secondary wife, often having few legal rights and low social status noun Latin: com "with, together" + cubare "to lie down"=>mistress Though he loved his<b> concubine</b> the most, the king decided long ago just to have one wife. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1037 1037 yoke a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull noun Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch: Joch</br>Syn: bond, tie, subjection The existential consequences of throwing off the <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries. Most Difficult FT
1038 1038 ambi both sides Greek/Latin root ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds) Root words Aristotle
1039 1039 consummate complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled adj. Latin :com "together, with" + summus "highest"=highest, most perfect</br>similar to "summa com (lauda)" Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1040 1040 am</br>ami love Greek/Latin root amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated Root words Aristotle
1041 1041 avi bird Greek/Latin root Aviary=a large enclosure for birds</br> Aviatrix=a female airplane pilot</br>Aviation=the art of designing or operating aircraft Root words Aristotle
1042 1042 continence self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity noun Latin: com "with, together" + tenere "to hold"=>can hold back. </br> Ant: incontinence 1a. He expressed doubt at a pregnancy-prevention program that put so much faith in the <b>continence</b> of teenagers</br>1b. During a rare moment of <b>continence</b>, Tom kept his smart comment to himself. 1c. The closure of public toilets during the Corona crisis has become a large problem for persons with <u><b>continence</b> issues</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1043 1043 cog to know Greek/Latin root Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition=process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito=disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize=to discover that one knows</br> cogitate=to think carefully about Root words Aristotle
1232 1232 leg</br> lig</br> lect choose</br> gather Greek/Latin root ligament Latin words nko
1233 1233 potentate monarch; ruler who is unconstrained by law noun Latin: potent= strong + ate=strong person</br>Syn: dictator Trump is more instinctive dictator than democrat, in the style of his favourite <b>potentate</b>, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince bin Salman. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1234 1234 irredentist Wishing to annex same speaking neighbouring regions into own country. adj. Named after Italian Irredentist political party formed 1878 which demanded the annexation of neighboring regions where a part of the population was Italian-speaking. Russia undoubtebly has <b><u>irredentist</b> ambitions</u>, taking over the Krim and eyeing other regions in the Ukraine and beyond. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1235 1235 promulgate 1. proclaim doctrine or law</br>2. make known by official publication verb Latin: pro "forth" + vulgare "make public, publish. "</br>Syn1: declare </br> Syn2: proclaim, announce, promote 1. more than 200 colleges and universities have <b>promulgated</b> behavioral codes that punish various forms of harassment</br>2. It seems as though the candidate is airing commercials every hour to <u><b>promulgate</b> his political platform</u>. AMB Web
1236 1236 prudence 1: The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason</br> 2: sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs</br> 3: skill and good judgment in the use of resources</br> 4: caution or circumspection as to danger or risk noun Latin prudentia = "foresight, sagacity. " </br>Syn: cautious, carefulness</br>Not to be confused with prude, from French=excessively modest/proud He advised to use some <u>old-fashioned <b>prudence</b></u> when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1237 1237 luc</br> lum light Greek/Latin root luminary</br> lucifer</br> Latin words nko
1238 1238 perdition unending damnation; the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment noun Latin: Perdre=get lost </br>Syn: Hell, inferno He did not wish to end up in the the fires of perdition AMB TCE
1239 1239 gon angle Greek/Latin root polygon</br> hexagon</br> Latin words nko
1441 1441 mony state of Latin Suffix state of matrimony (being married) Latin words nko
1442 1442 forswear 1. renounce or deny something, especially under oath, but sometimes just earnestl verb for=away, opposite(wie "ver" in Deutsch) + swear (an oath)=> to retract an oath</br>Syn: abjure, recant, resile, retract 1 .Hector chose to <b>forswear</b> his gang allegiance and join the army. </br>2. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1443 1443 fractious 1. inclined to make trouble; quarrelsome, irritable</br>2. disobedient adj. Syn1: cranky, irritable, nettlesome, peckish, peevish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, techy, testy, tetchy</br>Syn2: recalcitrant, refractory</br> 1. International students build cultural bridges between nations in an increasingly <b>fractious</b> and divided world.</br>2. The young horse was a <b>fractious</b> animal that would not submit to the harness 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1444 1444 ous</br> ose full of Latin Suffix lachrymose(full of tears)</br> Latin words nko
1445 1445 ship state of</br> skill Latin Suffix workmanship, craftmanship, friendship Latin words nko
1446 1446 some characteristic of Latin Suffix wholesome Latin words nko
1447 1447 tude state of Latin Suffix certitude, magnitude, fortitude, gratitude Latin words nko
1448 1448 ward in the direction of Latin Suffix forward</br> backward</br> Latin words nko
1449 1449 fitful intermittently stopping and starting; irregular; variable; unstable adj. full of fits. As the car ran out of petrol, it stuttered forward with <b>fitful</b> bursts of energy 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1450 1450 <u>E</u>ffect exceptions However, effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like "change" or "solution. " To effect change/ to effect for a solution. noun, verb The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution=bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change=modify the intended change Easily confused words MSU
1451 1451 <b>A</b>ffect exception however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. noun, verb The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Easily confused words MSU
1452 1452 missive a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority noun Syn: command, note As soon as the general <u>received the <b>missive</b> from his commander-in-chief</u>, he launched an airstrike against the enemy. Common GRE Prepscholar
1453 1453 complaisant</br>complacent complaisant ="pleasing, obliging, gracious"</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so adj. complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of "resting on one's laurels" Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him Homophone merriam-webster
1454 1454 akantha thorn Greek/Latin root a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree) Root words SMB
1455 1455 qualify 1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement verb Qualify is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement. 2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, <b>the summers are very cold </b></br>The latter, bold part <b></u>qualifies</b> or limits</u>, my love for San Francisco. </br>You can also qualify a negative statement :</br>2b. I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer, <b>however the restaurants are great </b> Common GRE MSU
1456 1456 abstemious marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious adj. Latin: abs-= "away. " + temetum, "intoxicating drink" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length. Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1457 1457 aggregate a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together adj. , verb Latin: ad "to" + gregare "to collect into a flock, gather" Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1458 1458 approbation official acceptance or agreement noun Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie "Probezeit". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat. Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation</u>. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1459 1459 assiduous marked by care and persistent effort adj. Latin: ad "to" + sedere "to sit=>constantly working at it His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1460 1460 beneficent doing or producing good adj. bene=good My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1461 1461 boorish ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance adj. old English for herdsman (Bauer. . ) The hometown fans acted in such a <b>boorish</b> way toward the visiting team that they had to forfeit the game. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1462 1462 burnish polish and make shiny verb you could burnish a car, a suit of armor, or a copper kettle. Reputations are among the most common non-physical things to be burnished. Richard is forever attempting to <u><b>burnish</b> his reputation</u> so that he can advance his position within our company. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1580 1667 1580 pernicuous gut harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years 1. bowels, digestive tract.</br>2. courage (plural only)</br>3. the basic emotional, or instinctual part of a person</br> 4. narrow passage; often a channel of water</br>5. strong cord used in surgery & made of sheep intestine adj. noun Latin: per "completely" + necis "violent death, murder"perniciosus, "destructive"=>total destruction The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever. 2. She had the <b>guts</b> to run for public office</br>3a. She knew in her <b>gut</b> that he was lying.</br>3b. He didn't have a good <u><b>gut</b> feeling</u>4. The boat sailed down the <b>gut</b> that joined the 2 lakes.</br>5.The surgeon sewed the wound with <b>gut</b> AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words GRE Test Exam 1 Examword
1581 1668 1581 feint haggard trick; any distracting or deceptive maneuver wasted away; showing wearing effects of overwork or suffering noun adj. military and political tactics often use feints, most common in sport, eg. boxing, where opponents are continually trying to fake each other out. Gleicher Wortstamm wie "hager"</br>Syn: bony, cadaverous, emaciated, gaunt, pinched, skeletal, wasted Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, and Frazier threw one of his own, missing. The woman looked <b>haggard</b> after sitting up for a week with her dying husband. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1582 1669 1582 baseness halting unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values hesitant; faltering;prone to interruptions; imperfect or defective adj. adj. from base (adj. ) + -ness. Old English word lemphalt, which means "limping.". Does not come from Halt=stop The pauper looked at the touristist skeptically, thinking that they gloried in his squalor as proof of his baseness. 1a. He spoke in a <b>halting</b> manner</br>1b. The initial government response was <b>halting</b> and unevenly effective. AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words GRE Test Exam 1 Examword
1583 1670 1583 connote/denote harbinger Connote is like giving a hint, but to denote is to refer to something outright. One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner verb noun Gleicher Wortstamm wie "Herberg"</br>Syn: nouns= forerunner, herald, precursor, predecessor: verbs= announce, annunciate, foretell, herald For her, the word "family" <b>connotes</b> love and comfort while it <b>denotes</b> a group containing a father, mother and siblings 1a. During war times, an unexpected visit by someone in army uniform is often harbinger of bad news</br>1b. The dark clouds on the horizon were a <b>harbinger</b> of the approaching storm AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words GRE Test Exam 1 Examword
1584 1671 1584 fervent/fervid harrowing Fervent is a synonym of fervid. 1. to break or flatten the land with a harrow(piece of equipment) </br>2. first hand experience that provokes feelings of fear or horror, distress greatly adj. Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent" He was a <u><b>fervent</b> supporter</u> of FC Basel 2. As the divers approached seal island, they were soon attacked by sharks and faced 7 minutes of terror in their most <b>harrowing</b> part of the journey. AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words GRE Test Exam 1 Examword
1585 1672 1585 poise haunt 1. n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. 1. visit often</br>2. appear to in the form of ghost or other supernatural being</br>3. come to trouble, to have a disquietening effect on. noun, verb verb French: poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of "steadiness, composure" from notion of being equally weighted on either side, which then led to the passive sense of "being in equilibrium""being in suspense" and then "getting ready for" 1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b. That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year. </br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news</u>. 1. He spends a lot of time <b>haunting</b> bookstores</br>2. Spirits are supposed to <b>haunt</b> the places where their bodies most resorted</br>3. Problems we ignore now will come back to <b>haunt</b> us later Vocab 1000 Difficult GRE words Prepscholar Examword
1586 1673 1661 aplomb febrile Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure. feverish; intense emotion or activity adj. adj. French: "perpendicularity"a lead(Pb) weight = "poised upright, balanced. " Same word root as "fever", thus related to fever, ferverish. Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. The atmosphere in the city was <b>febrile</b> as the king's coronation date approached. Vocab 1000 Difficult GRE words Prepscholar Examword
1587 1674 1662 tenacity acquiesce the quality of being determined to do or achieve something assent; agree without protesting adj. verb </br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness Latin: acquiescere, meaning “to rest. ” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement. <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b> Vocab 1000 Difficult GRE words Prepscholar Examword
1588 1675 1663 windfall connote A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune. , an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature to imply something in addition to what is apparent noun verb from wind (n. 1. + fall (n. 1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn: bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven Latin: com "with, together" + notare "to mark, note, make a note"=>to signify in addition to the main meaning With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team. Vocab AMB Prepscholar GRE Test Exam 1
1589 1664 inveigle persuade someone through flattery verb Middle French word aveugler, meaning “delude, make blind, ” She <b>inveigled</b> him to drive her all the way across the country by telling him he was not only the best looking man in town, but also the best driver of all time. AMB GRE Test Exam 1
1590 1665 injudicious lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise adj. Latin in-"not"+ iudicium "judgment"=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym: judicious He <u>regretted his <b>injudicious</b> decision</u> to spend his last 5 dollars on an expensive cup of coffee AMB GRE Test Exam 1
1591 1666 judicious exhibiting good judgment or sound thinking; prudent adj. Latin iiudicium "judgment"=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym :injudicious The man had become <u>wealthy by making <b>judicious</b> use of his money</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1592 1667 pernicuous harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years adj. Latin: per "completely" + necis "violent death, murder"perniciosus, "destructive"=>total destruction The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever. AMB GRE Test Exam 1
1593 1668 feint trick; any distracting or deceptive maneuver noun military and political tactics often use feints, most common in sport, eg. boxing, where opponents are continually trying to fake each other out. Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, and Frazier threw one of his own, missing. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1594 1669 baseness unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values adj. from base (adj. ) + -ness. The pauper looked at the touristist skeptically, thinking that they gloried in his squalor as proof of his baseness. AMB GRE Test Exam 1
1595 1670 connote/denote Connote is like giving a hint, but to denote is to refer to something outright. verb For her, the word "family" <b>connotes</b> love and comfort while it <b>denotes</b> a group containing a father, mother and siblings AMB GRE Test Exam 1
1596 1671 fervent/fervid Fervent is a synonym of fervid. adj. Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent" He was a <u><b>fervent</b> supporter</u> of FC Basel AMB GRE Test Exam 1
1597 1672 poise 1. n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. noun, verb French: poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of "steadiness, composure" from notion of being equally weighted on either side, which then led to the passive sense of "being in equilibrium""being in suspense" and then "getting ready for" 1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b. That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year. </br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news</u>. Vocab Prepscholar
1598 1673 aplomb Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure. adj. French: "perpendicularity"a lead(Pb) weight = "poised upright, balanced. " Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. Vocab Prepscholar
1599 1674 tenacity the quality of being determined to do or achieve something adj. </br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match Vocab Prepscholar
1600 1675 windfall A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune. , an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature noun from wind (n. 1. + fall (n. 1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn: bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. Vocab Prepscholar
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| epitaph/epithet | no.1422 | misspelled epitaph in example |
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"aberrant", "aberrant",
"markedly different from an accepted norm", "markedly different from an accepted norm",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin lit. & fig. , : ab =\"off, away \" + errare=\"to wander, stray\"\". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. \"deviation the normal type", "Latin lit. & fig. ,: ab =\"off, away \" + errare=\"to wander, stray\"\". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. \"deviation the normal type",
"With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep.", "With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -279,7 +279,7 @@
"aberration", "aberration",
"a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected", "a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin lit. & fig. , : ab =\"off, away \" + errare=\"to wander, stray\"\". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. \"deviation the normal type", "Latin lit. & fig. ,: ab =\"off, away \" + errare=\"to wander, stray\"\". Meaning= to wonder off and fig. \"deviation the normal type",
"The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u>", "The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u>",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -1287,7 +1287,7 @@
"antipathy", "antipathy",
"strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to", "strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin/Greek antipathia : anti- + pathein=\"to feel, suffer\"", "Latin/Greek antipathia: anti- + pathein=\"to feel, suffer\"",
"The students voiced their <u><b>antipathy</b> for homework</u> very loudly.", "The students voiced their <u><b>antipathy</b> for homework</u> very loudly.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5841,7 +5841,7 @@
"erudite", "erudite",
"learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)", "learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : ex \"out\" + rudis \"unskilled, rough, unlearned\"=>bring out from the rough", "Latin: ex \"out\" + rudis \"unskilled, rough, unlearned\"=>bring out from the rough",
"High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining.", "High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -11817,7 +11817,7 @@
"panegyric", "panegyric",
"a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing", "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing",
"noun", "noun",
"The Latin, L. panegyricus, : altered slightly to mean \"public eulogy, </br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean", "The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean \"public eulogy, </br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean",
"After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life.", "After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -12951,7 +12951,7 @@
"presage", "presage",
"be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)", "be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : pre: \"before\" + sagus \"prophetic\"=>say in advance</br>Syn: augur, forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, vaticinate", "Latin: pre: \"before\" + sagus \"prophetic\"=>say in advance</br>Syn: augur, forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, vaticinate",
"Dark clouds normally <b>presage</b> a storm", "Dark clouds normally <b>presage</b> a storm",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -13671,7 +13671,7 @@
"recalcitrant", "recalcitrant",
"having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority", "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : re = back + calcitrare= \"to kick\"=> someone kicking back against what's wanted of them</br>Syn: uncooperative, intractable", "Latin: re = back + calcitrare= \"to kick\"=> someone kicking back against what's wanted of them</br>Syn: uncooperative, intractable",
"Over time, the hopeless soldiers became <b>recalcitrant</b> and refused to follow orders", "Over time, the hopeless soldiers became <b>recalcitrant</b> and refused to follow orders",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -13689,7 +13689,7 @@
"recant", "recant",
"Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief", "Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : re-= \"bac,\" + cantare=\"to sing=>to take back (in a nice tone) </br>Syn: renounce, disavow, retract", "Latin: re-= \"bac,\" + cantare=\"to sing=>to take back (in a nice tone) </br>Syn: renounce, disavow, retract",
"The judge ordered the magazine to <u><b>recant</b> the false statements</u> it made about the actress.", "The judge ordered the magazine to <u><b>recant</b> the false statements</u> it made about the actress.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -13725,7 +13725,7 @@
"recondite", "recondite",
"arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people", "arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin/French e=back : com=with; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide", "Latin/French e=back : com=with; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide",
"Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract.", "Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -14967,7 +14967,7 @@
"subversive", "subversive",
"meant to undercut established institutions or norms", "meant to undercut established institutions or norms",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: sub, : \"underneath\" + vertere, \"to turn. \"=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)", "Latin: sub,: \"underneath\" + vertere, \"to turn. \"=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)",
"The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students", "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -15129,7 +15129,7 @@
"synoptic", "synoptic",
"Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view", "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c", "Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c",
"At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented", "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -17505,7 +17505,7 @@
"fore", "fore",
"in front of</br> previous</br> earlier", "in front of</br> previous</br> earlier",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"Deutsch : vor-, vorder-", "Deutsch: vor-, vorder-",
"foremost, forehead, forefront, foreman, forefather, forefinger (next to thumb), forefend(prevent from happening), foreshadow(indicate by signs), foresight(see early), forearm, forebrain(front of brain), forebode(make a prediction), forebear(someone from whom you are descended), forecast, foreclosure(proceedings to retrieve collateral for a non-paid loan), foreclose(prevent from happening), foredoom(doomed beforehand), foredge(inside of book when shelved, opposite to spine), forego(do without), foreground, foregone(well in the past), foregather(put in one spot), forehand, foreknow, foremast(front mast), forename, forenoon, foreordain(determine in advance)", "foremost, forehead, forefront, foreman, forefather, forefinger (next to thumb), forefend(prevent from happening), foreshadow(indicate by signs), foresight(see early), forearm, forebrain(front of brain), forebode(make a prediction), forebear(someone from whom you are descended), forecast, foreclosure(proceedings to retrieve collateral for a non-paid loan), foreclose(prevent from happening), foredoom(doomed beforehand), foredge(inside of book when shelved, opposite to spine), forego(do without), foreground, foregone(well in the past), foregather(put in one spot), forehand, foreknow, foremast(front mast), forename, forenoon, foreordain(determine in advance)",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
@ -18729,7 +18729,7 @@
"for", "for",
"completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word), against", "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word), against",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"Deutsch : fuer-, ver-", "Deutsch: fuer-, ver-",
"forswear,", "forswear,",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
@ -20439,7 +20439,7 @@
"fissure", "fissure",
"1. long narrow opening</br>2. a separation or disagreement in thought or viewpoint<br> 3. a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ", "1. long narrow opening</br>2. a separation or disagreement in thought or viewpoint<br> 3. a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin : fissura= cleft or crack.", "Latin: fissura= cleft or crack.",
"1. In Iceland, <b>fissures</b> in the earth's crust abound and result in unusual valleys and themal pools. </br>2.There were other signs of <b>fissures<b> within the governor’s own party, particularly over reopening schools for face-to-face instruction", "1. In Iceland, <b>fissures</b> in the earth's crust abound and result in unusual valleys and themal pools. </br>2.There were other signs of <b>fissures<b> within the governor’s own party, particularly over reopening schools for face-to-face instruction",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -28153,24 +28153,6 @@
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"1. An epitaph is written on a tombstone. </br>2. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone", "1. An epitaph is written on a tombstone. </br>2. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone",
"noun", "noun",
"1. epi \"at, over\" +  taphos \"tomb, burial, funeral\"=>above a grave</br>2. epi \"over/in addition\" + tithenai \"to put, to place\" => (name) given in addition to\"", "1. epi \"at, over\" +  taphos \"tomb, burial, funeral\"=>above a grave</br>2. epi \"over/in addition\" + tithenai \"to put, to place\" => (name) given in addition to\"",
"The Halloween gravestone was inscribed with the <b>epitoph</b> \"Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank\", using an <b>epithet</b> for Frank", "The Halloween gravestone was inscribed with the <b>epitaph</b> \"Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank\", using an <b>epithet</b> for Frank",
"Easily confused words", "Easily confused words",
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@ -28213,7 +28195,7 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1425", "1425",
"feint / faint", "feint / faint",
"1 : feint is to pretend to do something, to fake a move (eg. In boxing)</br>2. faint is to lose one's consciousness temporarily", "1. feint is to pretend to do something, to fake a move (eg. In boxing)</br>2. faint is to lose one's consciousness temporarily",
"verb", "verb",
"", "",
"Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, making Frazier miss his own jab - but Ali then countered with a punch so hard that Frazier was knocked-out and <b>fainted</b>", "Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, making Frazier miss his own jab - but Ali then countered with a punch so hard that Frazier was knocked-out and <b>fainted</b>",
@ -28251,7 +28233,7 @@
"figurine", "figurine",
"small ornamental statuette; small molded or sculptured figure", "small ornamental statuette; small molded or sculptured figure",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin figura: \"shape, body, or figure.\"</br>Syn : statuette", "Latin figura: \"shape, body, or figure.\"</br>Syn: statuette",
"His collection of <b>figurines</b> includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought", "His collection of <b>figurines</b> includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -28269,7 +28251,7 @@
"filament", "filament",
"1. fine thread or fiber </br>2. stalk of a statem plant </br>3. threadlike structure within light bulb", "1. fine thread or fiber </br>2. stalk of a statem plant </br>3. threadlike structure within light bulb",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin filum=\"thread.\"</br>Syn1: fibril, strand</br>Syn2 : stalk", "Latin filum=\"thread.\"</br>Syn1: fibril, strand</br>Syn2: stalk",
"1.The plastic <b>filaments</b> are made by injecting molten plastic into a perforated spinning wheel</br>2. The stalk of a plant's stamen is also called a <b>filament</b></br>3. Thomas Edison tried 6,000 different materials in the search for a filament for his electric light.", "1.The plastic <b>filaments</b> are made by injecting molten plastic into a perforated spinning wheel</br>2. The stalk of a plant's stamen is also called a <b>filament</b></br>3. Thomas Edison tried 6,000 different materials in the search for a filament for his electric light.",
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@ -28303,7 +28285,7 @@
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"1437", "1437",
"fluster", "fluster",
"1 : to put into a state of agitated confusion</br>2. to make tipsy", "1: to put into a state of agitated confusion</br>2. to make tipsy",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, mortify, nonplus, rattle", "Syn: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, mortify, nonplus, rattle",
"1a. The speaker was obviously <b>flustered</b> by the interruption.</br>1b. \"And don't <b>fluster</b> poor Charlie. We must all try to keep very calm.\"</br>2. A man who can keep himself sober after dinner wins the card games plays against those who <b>fluster</b> themselves with drink.", "1a. The speaker was obviously <b>flustered</b> by the interruption.</br>1b. \"And don't <b>fluster</b> poor Charlie. We must all try to keep very calm.\"</br>2. A man who can keep himself sober after dinner wins the card games plays against those who <b>fluster</b> themselves with drink.",
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"fulsome", "fulsome",
"1. offensively flattering or insincere; </r>2. offensive; disgusting</br>3. abundant", "1. offensively flattering or insincere; </r>2. offensive; disgusting</br>3. abundant",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Careful : skunked term, ie. Meaning changed and changing between Def. 1, 2 & 3. Context important !", "Careful: skunked term, ie. Meaning changed and changing between Def. 1, 2 & 3. Context important !",
"1.The salesman did not realize his <b>fulsome</b> compliments were so excessive they actually turned off prospective customers.</br>2. I had enough of his </b>fulsome</b> lies and nauseous flattery</br>3a. He described the situation in <b>fulsome</b> detail</br>3b. The passengers were <b>fulsome</b> in praise of the plane's crew", "1.The salesman did not realize his <b>fulsome</b> compliments were so excessive they actually turned off prospective customers.</br>2. I had enough of his </b>fulsome</b> lies and nauseous flattery</br>3a. He described the situation in <b>fulsome</b> detail</br>3b. The passengers were <b>fulsome</b> in praise of the plane's crew",
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"Examword" "Examword"
@ -28537,7 +28519,7 @@
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"ingenuous vs. genial", "ingenuous vs. genial",
"1 : ingenuous : Naive and trusting, Demonstrating childlike simplicity. </br>2. genial : friendly and cheerful OR (like in German) characteristic of a genius=ingenial", "1: ingenuous: Naive and trusting, Demonstrating childlike simplicity. </br>2. genial: friendly and cheerful OR (like in German) characteristic of a genius=ingenial",
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