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1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "from para- ""contrary to"" (see para- 1. ) + doxa ""opinion," "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU" "Column1" "Column2" "Column3" "Column4" "Column5" "Column6" "Column7" "Column8"
1 "-(o)logy" "study, science, theory" "noun " "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU"
2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "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" 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"
11 "evince" "to show or express clearly or to make plain, often something hidden -usually a feeling" "verb" "evince has same wood root as ""evict"" </br>Syn: express, show" "Despite the shock of receiving such news, she was observed to <b>evince</b> no particular emotion at all." "AMB" "Prepscholar" 11 "evince" "to show or express clearly or to make plain, often something hidden -usually a feeling" "verb" "evince has same wood root as ""evict"" </br>Syn: express, show" "1a. Despite the shock of receiving such news, she was observed to <b>evince</b> no particular emotion at all. </br>1b. John was never able to <b>evince</b> even a pretense of interest during his economics class. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
12 "abscond" "run away, often taking something or somebody along" "verb" "Latin: ab=""off, away "" + condere ""put together, store"" itself com- ""together"" + -dere ""put""" "The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the school grounds</u> without informing anyone" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 12 "abscond" "run away, often taking something or somebody along" "verb" "Latin: ab=""off, away "" + condere ""put together, store"" itself com- ""together"" + -dere ""put""" "The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the school grounds</u> without informing anyone" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
13 "abstain" " to voluntarily refrain from doing something" "verb" "Syn: refrain, desist, hold back" "Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking</u> cigarettes. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT" 13 "abstain" " to voluntarily refrain from doing something" "verb" "Syn: refrain, desist, hold back" "Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking</u> cigarettes. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT"
14 "abet" "aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage" " verb" "The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime" "Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus <b>abetting</b> her mischief. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 14 "abet" "aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage" " verb" "The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime" "Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus <b>abetting</b> her mischief. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
15 "abyss" "a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm" "noun" "Syn: gorge, ravine, void" "President Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss, </b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward !" "Least Difficult" "FT" 15 "abyss" "a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm" "noun" "Syn: gorge, ravine, void" "President Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss, </b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward !" "Least Difficult" "FT"
16 "acumen" " keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain" "noun" "Syn: astuteness, awareness, acuity </br>Deutsch: Scharfsinn, Geschick" "He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because <u>he lacked business <b>acumen</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 16 "acumen" " keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain" "noun" "Syn: astuteness, awareness, acuity </br>Deutsch: Scharfsinn, Geschick" "He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because <u>he lacked business <b>acumen</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
17 "ad" "toward</br> to" "Greek/Latin root" "Sometimes broader than ad</br> eg (ac</br> al</br> af</br> an</br> ap</br> as</br> at)" "adhere=stick to</br> adductor=muscle brings hips together </br> adumbrate=to create shodowy(umbra) outline" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 17 "ad" "toward</br> to" "Greek/Latin root" "Sometimes broader than ad</br> e. g. (ac</br> al</br> af</br> an</br> ap</br> as</br> at)" "adhere=stick to</br> adductor=muscle brings hips together </br> adumbrate=to create shadowy(umbra) outline" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
18 "-ade" "result of action " "noun, verb" "blockade</br> lemonade " "Suffix" "MSU" 18 "-ade" "result of action " "noun, verb" "blockade</br> lemonade " "Suffix" "MSU"
19 "adept" "Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy" "adj. " "Syn: expert, proficient, accomplished" "An abundance of clever people — <b><u>adept</b> in English law</u> as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds" "Least Difficult" "FT" 19 "adept" "Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy" "adj. " "Syn: expert, proficient, accomplished" "An abundance of clever people — <b><u>adept</b> in English law</u> as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds" "Least Difficult" "FT"
20 "admonish" " scold or to advise firmly" "verb" "The security guard <b>admonished</b> the customer <u>to wear a face mask</u> in the store during these CoVid times" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 20 "admonish" " scold or to advise firmly" "verb" "The security guard <b>admonished</b> the customer <u>to wear a face mask</u> in the store during these CoVid times" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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25 "affectation" " fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth" "noun" "The poor man’s <b><u>affectation</b> of wealth</u> did not fool any of the elite at the part" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 25 "affectation" " fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth" "noun" "The poor man’s <b><u>affectation</b> of wealth</u> did not fool any of the elite at the part" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
26 "-age" "act of</br> state of</br> collection of " "suffix" "added to root words (often French) to form a noun " "salvage</br> storage</br> forage " "Suffix" "MSU" 26 "-age" "act of</br> state of</br> collection of " "suffix" "added to root words (often French) to form a noun " "salvage</br> storage</br> forage " "Suffix" "MSU"
27 "agere" "act " "Greek/Latin root" "agent</br> agency</br> agenda </br>manager" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 27 "agere" "act " "Greek/Latin root" "agent</br> agency</br> agenda </br>manager" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
28 "discriminate" "1. make a clear distinction;</br>2. make distinctions on basis of category without regard to individual merit; show preference or prejudice" " verb" "1. I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish</br>1b.“Cancel culture” doesn’t <b>discriminat</b>e between the sinners and the saints; it takes and it takes and it takes</br>2. Apartheid was a system of racial discrimination" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 28 "discriminate" "1. make a clear distinction; </br>2. make distinctions on basis of category without regard to individual merit; show preference or prejudice" " verb" "1a. I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish</br>1b. “Cancel culture” doesn’t <b>discriminate</b> between the sinners and the saints; it takes and it takes and it takes</br>2. Apartheid was a system of racial <b>discrimination</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
29 "aggrandize" "to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation" "verb" "The <u>arrogant man’s self-<b>aggrandizing</b> is so annoying</u> that I refuse to listen to him br" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 29 "aggrandize" "to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation" "verb" "The <u>arrogant man’s self-<b>aggrandizing</b> is so annoying</u> that I refuse to listen to him br" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
30 "agog" " Very eager or curious to hear or see something" "adj. " "Syn: excited, impatient, in suspense" "The little <u>kids were <b>agog </b>as they waited for Santa Claus</u> to arrive. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 30 "agog" " Very eager or curious to hear or see something" "adj. " "Syn: excited, impatient, in suspense" "The little <u>kids were <b>agog </b>as they waited for Santa Claus</u> to arrive. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
31 "-al" "relating to " "noun, verb, adj. " "sensual</br> gradual</br> manual</br> natural " "Suffix" "MSU" 31 "-al" "relating to " "noun, verb, adj. " "sensual</br> gradual</br> manual</br> natural " "Suffix" "MSU"
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171 "allurement" "temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action" " noun" "<b>allure</b> is the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction while</br> <b>allurement</b> is attractiveness; appeal, charisma. " "Its <b><u>allurements</b> draw you in</u>, then the trap door slams shut and it devours you. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 171 "allurement" "temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action" " noun" "<b>allure</b> is the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction while</br> <b>allurement</b> is attractiveness; appeal, charisma. " "Its <b><u>allurements</b> draw you in</u>, then the trap door slams shut and it devours you. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
172 "convoluted" " roundabout, not straightforward" "adj. " " Latin: to roll together"" com ""with, together"" (see con-) + volvere ""to roll""" "My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s <b>convolute</b> spee" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 172 "convoluted" " roundabout, not straightforward" "adj. " " Latin: to roll together"" com ""with, together"" (see con-) + volvere ""to roll""" "My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s <b>convolute</b> spee" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
173 "copious" " plentiful or abundant" "adj. " " Latin: ""abundant, plentiful""" "<u>Take <b>copious</b> notes in class</u> so that you have plenty of review material for the test. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 173 "copious" " plentiful or abundant" "adj. " " Latin: ""abundant, plentiful""" "<u>Take <b>copious</b> notes in class</u> so that you have plenty of review material for the test. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
174 "corporal" "of the body: ""corporal punishment."" a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private." "adj." "1. corporal punishment will still in use during my father's school days. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 174 "corporal" "1. of the body: ""corporal punishment. "" </br>2. a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private. " "adj. " "1. <u><b>corporal</b> punishment</u> will still in use during my father's school days. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
175 "corporeal" "of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common)" "adj. " "Latin: ""of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual"" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus ""body"" (living or dead), " "As Jack reached for <u>the ghost</u>, he realized it <u>was not <b>corporeal</b></u> when his hands went straight through the shape. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 175 "corporeal" "of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common)" "adj. " "Latin: ""of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual"" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus ""body"" (living or dead), " "As Jack reached for <u>the ghost</u>, he realized it <u>was not <b>corporeal</b></u> when his hands went straight through the shape. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
176 "corpus" "body " "Greek/Latin root" "corpse</br> corporal punishment</br> corpus callosum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 176 "corpus" "body " "Greek/Latin root" "corpse</br> corporal punishment</br> corpus callosum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
177 "corroborate" "to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration)" "verb" " Latin: form of com ""with, together"" + roborare ""to make strong"" robur, robus ""strength"" - same root as robust" "The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 177 "corroborate" "to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration)" "verb" " Latin: form of com ""with, together"" + roborare ""to make strong"" robur, robus ""strength"" - same root as robust" "The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
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200 "analgesic" " a medicine that takes away physical pain (but without loss of consciousness, like an anaesthetic may be)" " adj. " "Aspirin is not only a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), but primarily an <b>analgesic</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 200 "analgesic" " a medicine that takes away physical pain (but without loss of consciousness, like an anaesthetic may be)" " adj. " "Aspirin is not only a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), but primarily an <b>analgesic</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
201 "denigrate" "attack the good name and reputation of someone" "verb" "Latin denigratus ""to blacken; to defame"" de- ""completely"" + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " "During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 201 "denigrate" "attack the good name and reputation of someone" "verb" "Latin denigratus ""to blacken; to defame"" de- ""completely"" + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " "During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
202 "depict" "to show, create a picture of. " "verb" " Latin depictus, past participle of depingere ""to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine"" de ""down"" (see de-) + pingere ""to paint""" "<u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 202 "depict" "to show, create a picture of. " "verb" " Latin depictus, past participle of depingere ""to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine"" de ""down"" (see de-) + pingere ""to paint""" "<u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
203 "deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation)" "to deprecate is “to disapprove," "verb" " </br>“self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” </br> In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” </br>Depreciate is primarily a financial term(Deutsch=Abschreibung), generally loss of book value, prim" "When John heard that Jane climbed Mt. Everest, he <u><b>deprecated</b> her achievement</u> and said it wasn't more than a walk up a hill. </br>The softwarehad already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 203 "deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation)" "to deprecate is “to disapprove, " "verb" "<b>self-deprecating</b> =<u>to belittle</u> </br> In the world of computing, <b>deprecated</b> means <u>phased out</u> or <u>soon to be phased out</u> </br>Depreciate is primarily a financial term(Deutsch=Abschreibung), generally loss of book value" "When John heard that Jane climbed Mt. Everest, he <u><b>deprecated</b> her achievement</u> and said it wasn't more than a walk up a hill. </br>The softwarehad already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
204 "deprecation" "disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against" "noun" "Has the word ""Pray"" in its origins, in the sense ""pray, do not""</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term" "Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 204 "deprecation" "disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against" "noun" "Has the word ""Pray"" in its origins, in the sense ""pray, do not""</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term" "Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
205 "depredation" "the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator. " "noun" "French/latin: de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + praedari ""to plunder"" literally ""to make prey of"" praeda ""prey""" "The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 205 "depredation" "the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator. " "noun" "French/latin: de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + praedari ""to plunder"" literally ""to make prey of"" praeda ""prey""" "The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
206 "ancillary" "serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary" " adj. " "He asked to ensure that enough <u>nursing and <b>ancillary</b> staff</u> to run 155 ICU beds be made available" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 206 "ancillary" "serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary" " adj. " "He asked to ensure that enough <u>nursing and <b>ancillary</b> staff</u> to run 155 ICU beds be made available" "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." "High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite 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"
@@ -341,7 +342,7 @@
339 "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner. , to seek favor or attention" "noun, verb" "noun: same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as ""feiern"" in Deutsch" "1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br>2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. " "Homonym" "MSU" 339 "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner. , to seek favor or attention" "noun, verb" "noun: same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as ""feiern"" in Deutsch" "1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br>2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. " "Homonym" "MSU"
340 "federis" "league</br> pact " "Greek/Latin root" "federation</br> confederate " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 340 "federis" "league</br> pact " "Greek/Latin root" "federation</br> confederate " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
341 "feign" "to give false appearance or impression " "verb" "He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned)" "Common GRE" "MSU" 341 "feign" "to give false appearance or impression " "verb" "He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned)" "Common GRE" "MSU"
342 "fervid, fervent" "highly emotional; hot: "" (n: fervor)" "adj." "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism." "Common GRE" "MSU" 342 "fervid, fervent" "highly emotional; hot: (n: fervor)" "adj. " "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
343 "-fic" "making, causing " "adj. " "scientific</br> specific " "Suffix" "MSU" 343 "-fic" "making, causing " "adj. " "scientific</br> specific " "Suffix" "MSU"
344 "fission </br> fusion" "fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one" "noun" "Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 344 "fission </br> fusion" "fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one" "noun" "Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
345 "flag" "1. n. banner. </br>2. v. to wane or weaken" "noun, verb" "2. Bedeutung als Verb kommt vom gleichen germanischen Wortstamm wie ""flattern""" "2. When <u>the runner's strength begins to <b>flag</b></u>, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. " "Homonym" "MSU" 345 "flag" "1. n. banner. </br>2. v. to wane or weaken" "noun, verb" "2. Bedeutung als Verb kommt vom gleichen germanischen Wortstamm wie ""flattern""" "2. When <u>the runner's strength begins to <b>flag</b></u>, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. " "Homonym" "MSU"
@@ -474,7 +475,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
470 "laconic" " taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words" "adj. " "Persons from Lakonia, Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words. </br>Syn: brief, concise, terse" "Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, ""If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground"" the laconic ' reply was, ""If. """ "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 470 "laconic" " taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words" "adj. " "Persons from Lakonia, Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words. </br>Syn: brief, concise, terse" "Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, ""If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground"" the laconic ' reply was, ""If. """ "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj. " "Middle English from Latin latēre: ""to lie hidden. ""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj. " "Middle English from Latin latēre: ""to lie hidden. ""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn: exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn: exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
473 "doctrinaire" "unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding" " adj." "from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive" "The <u>leftest <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 473 "doctrinaire" "unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding" " adj. " "from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive" "The <u>leftist <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
474 "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adj. " "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 474 "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adj. " "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
475 "legis (lex) " "law " "Greek/Latin root" "legal</br> legislature " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 475 "legis (lex) " "law " "Greek/Latin root" "legal</br> legislature " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
476 "-less" "without " "adj. " "worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless " "Suffix" "MSU" 476 "-less" "without " "adj. " "worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless " "Suffix" "MSU"
@@ -563,7 +564,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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 hatesspinach.""" "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"
563 "pater" "father " "Greek/Latin root" "paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 563 "pater" "father " "Greek/Latin root" "paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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" 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 "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" 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"
@@ -587,7 +588,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
583 "philo" "love " "Greek/Latin root" "philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist=one who loves humanity</br>philology=the love of words</br>philosophy=the love of wisdom</br>philatelist =one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile = a lover of books" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 583 "philo" "love " "Greek/Latin root" "philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist=one who loves humanity</br>philology=the love of words</br>philosophy=the love of wisdom</br>philatelist =one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile = a lover of books" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
584 "bulwark" "earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends" " noun, verb" """The volunteers used sandbags to <u><b>bulwark</b> the levee</u> in an attempt to prevent the flooded river from overflowing its banks. """ "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 584 "bulwark" "earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends" " noun, verb" """The volunteers used sandbags to <u><b>bulwark</b> the levee</u> in an attempt to prevent the flooded river from overflowing its banks. """ "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
585 "phlegmatic" " cool and unruffled; sluggish" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unemotional" "Those palace guards who wear the red coats and big hats and show absolutely no expression on their faces are <b>phlegmatic. </b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 585 "phlegmatic" " cool and unruffled; sluggish" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unemotional" "Those palace guards who wear the red coats and big hats and show absolutely no expression on their faces are <b>phlegmatic. </b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
586 "phob" " irrational fear, horror, or aversion" "Greek/Latin root" "Hundreds of words in widespread popular use in combination with native words, either with -phobia (what is feared) or </br> phobe=person who fears" "<b>phobe</b>=<u>person scared of</u> acrophobe: p.s.o heights, necrophobe: p.s.o dead things Ophidiophobe: p.s.o snakes, technophobe: p.s.o technology, xenophobe: p.s.o others </br><b>phobia</b> = <u>fear of</u>....acrophobia: f.o heights</br> aerophobia: f.o flying, arachnophobia: f.o spiders, astraphobia: f.o thunder and lightning, autophobia: f.o of being alone, claustrophobia: f.o confined or crowded spaces, Dentophobia: f.o. dentists, hemophobia: f.o blood, hydrophobia: f.o water, ophidiophobia: f.o snakes, zoophobia: f.o animals" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 586 "phob" " irrational fear, horror, or aversion" "Greek/Latin root" "Hundreds of words in widespread popular use in combination with native words, either with -phobia (what is feared) or </br> phobe=person who fears" "<b>phobe</b>=<u>person scared of</u> acrophobe: p. s. o heights, necrophobe: p. s. o dead things Ophidiophobe: p. s. o snakes, technophobe: p. s. o technology, xenophobe: p. s. o others </br><b>phobia</b> = <u>fear of</u>. acrophobia: f. o heights</br> aerophobia: f. o flying, arachnophobia: f. o spiders, astraphobia: f. o thunder and lightning, autophobia: f. o of being alone, claustrophobia: f. o confined or crowded spaces, Dentophobia: f. o. dentists, hemophobia: f. o blood, hydrophobia: f. o water, ophidiophobia: f. o snakes, zoophobia: f. o animals" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
587 "bursary" "treasury, especially of a public institution or religious order; scholarship granted to a university student in need" " noun" "Same word root as ""purse"", Börse (German)" "BAFÖG offers German students <b><u>bursaries </b>to finance their university studies</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 587 "bursary" "treasury, especially of a public institution or religious order; scholarship granted to a university student in need" " noun" "Same word root as ""purse"", Börse (German)" "BAFÖG offers German students <b><u>bursaries </b>to finance their university studies</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
588 "pith" "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something" "noun" "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum" "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting ""HELP"", he instead said ""I would most appreciate some kind assistance""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 588 "pith" "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something" "noun" "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum" "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting ""HELP"", he instead said ""I would most appreciate some kind assistance""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
589 "buxom" "healthily plump and ample of figure; full-bosomed; vigorous; jolly" " adj. " "<u>The <b>buxom</b> waitress</u> earns more tips when she wears tight blouses. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 589 "buxom" "healthily plump and ample of figure; full-bosomed; vigorous; jolly" " adj. " "<u>The <b>buxom</b> waitress</u> earns more tips when she wears tight blouses. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@@ -596,8 +597,8 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
592 "callow" "youthful; immature; inexperienced; without feathers" " adj. " "Same wordroot as ""Kahl"", used to descreibe a featherless bird" "The <u><b>callow</b> freshmen</u> at high school stood out like sore thumbs" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 592 "callow" "youthful; immature; inexperienced; without feathers" " adj. " "Same wordroot as ""Kahl"", used to descreibe a featherless bird" "The <u><b>callow</b> freshmen</u> at high school stood out like sore thumbs" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
593 "canister" "small box or case for tea, coffee, etc" " noun" "In the kitchen, my Mom keeps a <u><b>canister</b> of sugar</u> next to a canister of tea - both are round, of metal and have a fitted lid" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 593 "canister" "small box or case for tea, coffee, etc" " noun" "In the kitchen, my Mom keeps a <u><b>canister</b> of sugar</u> next to a canister of tea - both are round, of metal and have a fitted lid" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj. " "Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible" "When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj. " "Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible" "When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
595 "canker" "corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2. anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3. disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off" " noun" "Same word root as cancer" "1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths.</br>2. My parents ight complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood.</br>3. When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 595 "canker" "1. corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2. anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3. disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off" " noun" "Same word root as cancer" "1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths. </br>2. My parents might complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood. </br>3. When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
596 "cantankerous" "ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious" " adj." "Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible." "The <u><b>cantankerous</b>old ma</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 596 "cantankerous" "ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious" " adj. " "Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible. " "The <u><b>cantankerous</b> old man</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices plumted after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices plumted after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
599 "polein" "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 599 "polein" "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@@ -607,7 +608,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
603 "ponderous" "heavy; massive; awkward; dull " "adj. " "A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 603 "ponderous" "heavy; massive; awkward; dull " "adj. " "A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
604 "port</br> porto " "carry " "Greek/Latin root" "porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 604 "port</br> porto " "carry " "Greek/Latin root" "porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
605 "post" "after " "Greek/Latin root" "post script (p. s. )</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 605 "post" "after " "Greek/Latin root" "post script (p. s. )</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
606 "cantata" "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually relgious" " noun" "Latin cantare ""to sing""" "Bach wrote many famous cantata's, the most famous being number 140." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 606 "cantata" "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually religious" " noun" "Latin cantare ""to sing""" "Bach wrote many famous cantata's, the most famous being number 140. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
607 "pragmatic" "concerned with practical matters" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like" "A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 607 "pragmatic" "concerned with practical matters" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like" "A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj. " " Latin: of precarious means ""obtained by asking or praying. "" This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately. </br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe" "Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj. " " Latin: of precarious means ""obtained by asking or praying. "" This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately. </br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe" "Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@@ -652,20 +653,20 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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"
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" 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 "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" 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 "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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"
653 "restive</br>restful" "restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect." "adj. " "The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 653 "restive</br>restful" "restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while </br>restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. " "adj. " "The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become <b>restive</b> and were unable to get a <b>restful</b> night's sleep. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
654 "reticent" "hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself" "adj." "adj. introverted or silent" "Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen prefers to remain reticent!" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 654 "reticent" "hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself" "adj. " "adj. introverted or silent" "Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen <u>prefers to remain <b>reticent</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
655 "reverent" "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration" "adj." "During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 655 "reverent" "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration" "adj. " "During the funeral, humble and <b>reverent</b> silence filled the air of the sanctuary" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
656 "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 656 "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on <b>rhetoric.</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). " "adj. " " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj. " "Latin: salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health. ”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj. " "Latin: salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health. ”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "Greekrom kata ""down"" + klyzein: to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood" "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "Greekrom kata ""down"" + klyzein: to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood" "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken." "noun, verb" "2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it." "Homonym" "MSU" 662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. " "noun, verb" "2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually <u><b>sap</b> the vitality</u> of those who suffer it. " "Homonym" "MSU"
663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German: Satt sein</br>Syn: fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German: Satt sein</br>Syn: fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
664 "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. " "Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 664 "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. " "Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
665 "saturnine" "having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn" "adj. " "Early English, ""born under the influence of the planet Saturn"", then believed to be furthest away from the sun, so ""gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave""" "As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 665 "saturnine" "having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn" "adj. " "Early English, ""born under the influence of the planet Saturn"", then believed to be furthest away from the sun, so ""gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave""" "As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
@@ -679,7 +680,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
673 "categorical" "absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories" " adj. " "Syn: categoric, flat, unconditional" "My boss's <u><b>categorical</b> denial</u> let me know there was no need to ask again. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 673 "categorical" "absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories" " adj. " "Syn: categoric, flat, unconditional" "My boss's <u><b>categorical</b> denial</u> let me know there was no need to ask again. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
674 "simultaneous" " occurring at the same moment" "adj. " "Latin :simul: ""at the same time. """ "The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 674 "simultaneous" " occurring at the same moment" "adj. " "Latin :simul: ""at the same time. """ "The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
675 "sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) " "together</br> with " "Greek/Latin root" "synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 675 "sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) " "together</br> with " "Greek/Latin root" "synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
676 "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. </br>3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "adj., noun" "3. The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone." "Homonym" "MSU" 676 "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. </br>3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "adj. , noun" "3. The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to <b>slight</b> anyone. " "Homonym" "MSU"
677 "solicitous" "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern" "adj. " "Latin roots sollus ""entire"" and citus ""set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" "1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me. </br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 677 "solicitous" "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern" "adj. " "Latin roots sollus ""entire"" and citus ""set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" "1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me. </br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate=lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary=done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate=lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary=done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
679 "caulk" "make watertight by filling in cracks" " verb" "Deutsch Wortstamm: Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel" "He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 679 "caulk" "make watertight by filling in cracks" " verb" "Deutsch Wortstamm: Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel" "He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@@ -712,8 +713,8 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
706 "tenuous" " weak, flimsy, insubstantial, weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength" "adj. " "The judge called the defense’s argument tenuous and ruled in favor of the plaintif" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 706 "tenuous" " weak, flimsy, insubstantial, weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength" "adj. " "The judge called the defense’s argument tenuous and ruled in favor of the plaintif" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
707 "timorous" " meek or timid" "adj. " "same root as ""timid""=shy" "<u>The <b>timorous</b> kitten</u> would not come out from under the bed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 707 "timorous" " meek or timid" "adj. " "same root as ""timid""=shy" "<u>The <b>timorous</b> kitten</u> would not come out from under the bed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
708 "exegesis" "An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)" "noun" "Greek: ex ""out"" + hegeisthai ""to lead, guide""=> Deutsch Aus + führung im Sinne von Interpretation" "Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote <u>a simple <b>exegesis</b></u> of the passage. " "AMB" "RATMW" 708 "exegesis" "An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)" "noun" "Greek: ex ""out"" + hegeisthai ""to lead, guide""=> Deutsch Aus + führung im Sinne von Interpretation" "Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote <u>a simple <b>exegesis</b></u> of the passage. " "AMB" "RATMW"
709 "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" " His tirade had gone on long enough." "Common GRE" "MSU" 709 "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" " His angry <b>tirade</b> had gone on long enough. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
710 "torpor" "a state of motor and mental inactivity" "noun" " tiredness, lethargy" "During the winter, the bears fall into an intense torpor." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 710 "torpor" "a state of motor and mental inactivity" "noun" " tiredness, lethargy" "During the winter, the bears fall into an intense <b>torpor</b>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
711 "pertinacity" "Pertinacity is a quality of sticking with something, no matter what. It's a type of persistent determination. " "adj. " "Latin: per ""very "" + tenicity =>very tenacious. </br> note spelllng, with ""I"" not ""a"" in ten<u>i</u>city</br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenaciousness, tenacity" "Well-practiced in the art of <b>pertinacity</b>, he shrugged at not getting into the elite university, writing it off as another lesson from which to learn when applying for the next. " "AMB" "RATMW" 711 "pertinacity" "Pertinacity is a quality of sticking with something, no matter what. It's a type of persistent determination. " "adj. " "Latin: per ""very "" + tenicity =>very tenacious. </br> note spelllng, with ""I"" not ""a"" in ten<u>i</u>city</br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenaciousness, tenacity" "Well-practiced in the art of <b>pertinacity</b>, he shrugged at not getting into the elite university, writing it off as another lesson from which to learn when applying for the next. " "AMB" "RATMW"
712 "tortuous" " winding or twisty. twisted; excessively complicated " "adj. " "Note: Don't confuse this with torturous. . Synonum complicated" "Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 712 "tortuous" " winding or twisty. twisted; excessively complicated " "adj. " "Note: Don't confuse this with torturous. . Synonum complicated" "Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
713 "usurpation" "1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission" "verb" "Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation" "1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. " "AMB" "RATMW" 713 "usurpation" "1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission" "verb" "Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation" "1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. " "AMB" "RATMW"
@@ -762,7 +763,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj. " "refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs, </br>Syn: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch: Hauchdünn. </br> As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> ""goose summer"" (middle english)(Altweibersommer). " "1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash. </br>1b. 756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj. " "refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs, </br>Syn: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch: Hauchdünn. </br> As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> ""goose summer"" (middle english)(Altweibersommer). " "1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash. </br>1b.
Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least Difficult" "FT" Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least Difficult" "FT"
757 "grovel" "1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2. To beg, to be servile, suck up" "verb" "Syn: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch: Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln" """If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>"" she said. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 757 "grovel" "1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2. To beg, to be servile, suck up" "verb" "Syn: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch: Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln" """If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>"" she said. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
758 "perennial" "Things that are permanent through the year or multiple years (plants), constant/persistent, or regularly repeated (eg. Arguments over the same thing)" "adj." "Latin: per ""through"" + annus ""year""=>lasting through the years" "Every election seems to continue to deal with <u>the same <b>perennial</b> issues</u> that have been the focus of all the previous elections." "AMB" "RATMW" 758 "perennial" "Things that are permanent through the year or multiple years (plants), constant/persistent, or regularly repeated (eg. Arguments over the same thing)" "adj. " "Latin: per ""through"" + annus ""year""=>lasting through the years" "1a. Every election seems to continue to deal with <u>the same <b>perennial</b> issues</u> that have been the focus of all the previous elections. </br>1b. At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last . " "AMB" "RATMW"
759 "impetuous" "Acting or done quickly and without thought or care" "adj. " "Latin: in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + petere ""aim for, rush at""=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn: impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch: unüberlegt, impulsi" "The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 759 "impetuous" "Acting or done quickly and without thought or care" "adj. " "Latin: in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + petere ""aim for, rush at""=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn: impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch: unüberlegt, impulsi" "The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
760 "ingrate" "an ungrateful person" "noun" "</br>Deutsch: undankbar. </br> Latin: in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" "Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 760 "ingrate" "an ungrateful person" "noun" "</br>Deutsch: undankbar. </br> Latin: in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" "Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
761 "caducity" "1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br> 761 "caducity" "1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br>
@@ -815,7 +816,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Syn: remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would <u>remove a 'lingering <b>vestige</b></u> of the cold war. ' " "Least Difficult" "FT" 807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Syn: remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would <u>remove a 'lingering <b>vestige</b></u> of the cold war. ' " "Least Difficult" "FT"
808 "vilify" "to utter slanderous and abusive statements against, spread negative information about" "verb" "vilify comes from the same root as the word vile</br> Syn: rail, revile, vituperate" "Unfortunately, the internet and social media have made it very easy for people to <u><b>vilify</b> their enemies</u>. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 808 "vilify" "to utter slanderous and abusive statements against, spread negative information about" "verb" "vilify comes from the same root as the word vile</br> Syn: rail, revile, vituperate" "Unfortunately, the internet and social media have made it very easy for people to <u><b>vilify</b> their enemies</u>. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
809 "viscous" "having a relatively high resistance to flow" "adj. " "Syn: gummy, glue-like, gluey" "Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be <b><u>viscous</b> like tar</u> or so 'light' they float on water. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 809 "viscous" "having a relatively high resistance to flow" "adj. " "Syn: gummy, glue-like, gluey" "Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be <b><u>viscous</b> like tar</u> or so 'light' they float on water. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
810 "oxy" "sharp, </br> bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "oxy is a sub section of the Greek root ""ac"" = be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. " "oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid=>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)" "Root words" "SMB" 810 "oxy" "sharp, </br> bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "oxy is a sub section of the Greek root ""ac"" = be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. " "oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid=>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)" "Root words" "SMB"
811 "waft" "Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air" "verb" "Syn: drift, float, glide" "The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 811 "waft" "Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air" "verb" "Syn: drift, float, glide" "The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
812 "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adj. " "Syn: malicious, malevolent, spiteful" "Over the decades these Christian non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of <b><u>wanton</b> discrimination</u> and violence" "Least Difficult" "FT" 812 "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adj. " "Syn: malicious, malevolent, spiteful" "Over the decades these Christian non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of <b><u>wanton</b> discrimination</u> and violence" "Least Difficult" "FT"
813 "whitewash" "Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization)" "verb" "Syn: cover up, sweep under the carpet" "Indeed, <u>in trying to <b>whitewash</b> the past</u>, the government may stir up prejudice instead. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 813 "whitewash" "Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization)" "verb" "Syn: cover up, sweep under the carpet" "Indeed, <u>in trying to <b>whitewash</b> the past</u>, the government may stir up prejudice instead. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
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820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin: ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn: belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin: ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn: belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
821 "circumscribe" "limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle" " verb" "Latin: circum= ""around"" + scribere, = ""to write. ""=>draw a line around, set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, " "In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 821 "circumscribe" "limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle" " verb" "Latin: circum= ""around"" + scribere, = ""to write. ""=>draw a line around, set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, " "In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
822 "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement"" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Syn: joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its <u><b>accession</b> to the EU</u>, the country adopted the Euro. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 822 "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement"" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Syn: joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its <u><b>accession</b> to the EU</u>, the country adopted the Euro. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
823 "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adj." "ic=nature of, like<br>Deutsch: Bitter, Sauer </br>Syn: sardonic, biting, caustic" "<u>The writer’s <b>acerbic</b> tone</u> did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 823 "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adj. " "Latin acerbus ""harsh to the taste, sharp, bitter, sour""+ic=nature of, like</br>Deutsch: Bitter, Sauer</br>Syn: sardonic, biting, caustic" "<u>The writer’s <b>acerbic</b> tone</u> did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
824 "cistern" "(underground) reservoir or water tank; Today, vessel to hold water for household uses such as watering garden, flushing toilets" " noun" "Greek word root same as Deutsch: ""Kiste""" "Since the plants in our garden need water, <u>a </b>cistern</b> was built to capture rainwater</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 824 "cistern" "(underground) reservoir or water tank; Today, vessel to hold water for household uses such as watering garden, flushing toilets" " noun" "Greek word root same as Deutsch: ""Kiste""" "Since the plants in our garden need water, <u>a </b>cistern</b> was built to capture rainwater</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
825 "apostle" " a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause" "noun" "Syn: proponent, promoter, propagandist" "This <b>apostle</b> of anti-Americanism rejoices in the fact that the weakened United States need no longer be treated as an enemy. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 825 "apostle" " a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause" "noun" " Greek apóstolos: ""one who is sent out"", like the 12 apostles of Jesus </br>Syn: proponent, promoter, propagandist" "This <b>apostle</b> of anti-Americanism rejoices in the fact that the weakened United States need no longer be treated as an enemy. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
826 "apprise" "inform somebody of something" "verb" "Syn: notify, let know, advise" "The <u>secret services are useful in <b>apprising</b> their governments</u> of the intentions of others" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 826 "apprise" "inform somebody of something" "verb" "French appris, pp of apprendre ""to inform, teach""</br>Syn: notify, let know, advise" "The <u>secret services are useful in <b>apprising</b> their governments</u> of the intentions of others" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
827 "armada" " a fleet of warships" "noun" "Syn: flotilla, squadron, navy" "This month he also unveiled plans to send an <b>armada</b> of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 827 "armada" " a fleet of warships" "noun" "Spanish armada ""an armed force"", later became associated with a fleet of ships</br>Syn: flotilla, squadron, navy" "This month he also unveiled plans to send an <b>armada</b> of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
828 "arson" " the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property" "noun" "Syn: incendiarism, pyromania" "<u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 828 "arson" " the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property" "noun" "Same word root as ""ash""</br>Syn: incendiarism, pyromania" "<u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
829 "clamorous" "speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud" " adj. " "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: vociferous, noisy, blatant, clamant, strident" "The <u><b>clamorous</b> noise of the rejoicing fans</u> kept us up all night. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 829 "clamorous" "speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud" " adj. " "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: vociferous, noisy, blatant, clamant, strident" "The <u><b>clamorous</b> noise of the rejoicing fans</u> kept us up all night. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
830 "barrage" " A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows" "noun" "Syn: abundance, mass, profusion" "He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 830 "barrage" " A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows" "noun" "French: a retaining wall(eg. of a dam), later in WW1, a defense wall of non stop artillery fire</br>Syn: abundance, mass, profusion" "He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
831 "bevy" " a large group of people or things of a particular kind" "noun" "word of unclear origin. </br>Syn: group, crowd, cluster" "Because my mother wrote <u>a <b>bevy</b> of items on her grocery list</u>, I was in the store for nearly two hours" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 831 "bevy" " a large group of people or things of a particular kind" "noun" "word of unclear origin. </br>Syn: group, crowd, cluster" "Because my mother wrote <u>a <b>bevy</b> of items on her grocery list</u>, I was in the store for nearly two hours" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
832 "boor" " an unrefined, ill-mannered person" "noun" "Syn: lout, oaf, ruffian" "End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a <b>boor.</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 832 "boor" " an unrefined, ill-mannered person" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""bauer"", im Sinne von grob, unausgebildet, usw. </br>Syn: lout, oaf, ruffian" "Because Frank is so rude, I tend to think of him as a <b>boor. </b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
833 "bucolic" "Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: rustic, rural, pastoral" "General Electric. is now swapping its <b>bucolic</b> site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 833 "bucolic" "Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied" "adj. " "Greek boukolos=cowherd or herdsman+ic=nature of, like</br>Same word root as ""bovine""and ""cow""</br>Syn: rustic, rural, pastoral" "General Electric. is now swapping its <b>bucolic</b> site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
834 "canonical" "(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon" "adj." "Syn: established, authoritative" "The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same <b>canonical</b> works by European men from centuries past." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 834 "canonical" "follows a principle or rule, usually in a religious or church-related situation. But also used in mathematics, music, art" "adj. " " Latin cononicus: ""according to rule"" </br>mathematics= equation reduced to its most basic form</br>canonical music=a melody line is repeated at intervals </br>Syn: established, authoritative" "1a. His proposals were generally accepted as orthodox and <b>canonical. </br>1b. The 4 gospels of the New Testament are key in establishing the Christian <b>canon</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
835 "capricious" "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical" "adj. " "Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable" "The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 835 "capricious" "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical" "adj. " "Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable" "The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
836 "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender" "noun" "Syn: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 836 "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender" "noun" " a Napoleonic soldier, Nicholas Chauvin, was famous for his extreme patriotism, thus the origin</br>Syn: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj." "Syn: cautious, wary, careful" "This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj. " " Latin circum=""around"" + spicere=""to look => ""to look around. ""</br>Syn: cautious, wary, careful" "This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
838 "coalesce" "Come together and form one mass or whole" "verb" "Syn: merge, unite, fuse" "As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 838 "coalesce" "Come together and form one mass or whole" "verb" "Latin: com- ""together"" + alescere ""be nourished""=> "" grow together""</br>Syn: merge, unite, fuse" "As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
839 "coffers" " the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution" "noun" "coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables<br>=Koffer in Deutsch, <br>but coffers= resources, money, finances" "The new tax <u>filled public <b>coffers</u> </b>but later slowed the economy" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 839 "coffers" " the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution" "noun" "coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables<br>=Koffer in Deutsch, <br>but coffers= resources, money, finances" "The new tax <u>filled public <b>coffers</u> </b>but later slowed the economy" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
840 "condone" "Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)" "verb" "Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse" "Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemningIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence</u>." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 840 "condone" "Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)" "verb" "Things that are condoned are allowed, even if everyone isn't exactly thrilled about it. </br>Often used with ""don't""</br> Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse" "Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning ISIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence</u>. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
841 "contrite" "feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses" "adj. " "Syn: regretful, sorry, apologetic" "As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performanc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 841 "contrite" "feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses" "adj. " "Syn: regretful, sorry, apologetic" "As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performanc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
842 "credulous" "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïv" "adj. " "Syn: gullible, naive" "Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 842 "credulous" "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïv" "adj. " "Syn: gullible, naive" "Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
843 "demur" "to object or protest to something" "verb" "demur from French/Latin: de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn: object, take exception, take issue" "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 843 "demur" "to object or protest to something" "verb" "demur from French/Latin: de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn: object, take exception, take issue" "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
844 "depravity" " Moral corruption; wickedness, state of being depraved, degeneracy" "noun" "Syn: vice, perversion, deviance" "We moved to the quiet country to <u>keep our children away from the <b>depravity</b> of city life.  </u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 844 "depravity" " Moral corruption; wickedness, state of being depraved, degeneracy" "noun" "Syn: vice, perversion, deviance" "We moved to the quiet country to <u>keep our children away from the <b>depravity</b> of city life.  </u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
845 "deride" "Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule" "verb" "French: de ""down""+ ridere(rire) ""to laugh""</br> Syn: mock, jeer at, scoff at" "Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 845 "deride" "Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule" "verb" "French: de ""down""+ ridere(rire) ""to laugh""</br> Syn: mock, jeer at, scoff at" "Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
846 "diatribe" " a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something" "noun" "Syn: tirade, harangue, onslaught" "CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news" "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT" 846 "diatribe" " a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something" "noun" "Syn: tirade, harangue, onslaught" "CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news" "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT"
847 "dictum" " a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle" "noun" "Syn: saying, maxim, axiom" "Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 847 "dictum" " a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle" "noun" "Latin: ""something said</br>Same word root as ""dictation""</br>Syn: saying, maxim, axiom" "Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
848 "diffuse" "Spread out over a large area" "verb" "Syn: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated" "The political economy of trade is treacherous: <u>its benefits, though substantial, are <b>diffuse</u>.</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 848 "diffuse" "1. v. Spread out over a large area</br>2. adj. being both verbose and ill-organised " "verb" "Latin: dis- ""apart"" + fundere, ""to pour. ""=> to pour in different directions</br>Syn1: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated </br>Syn2 :" "1. The forest was filled with a soft, <b>diffuse</b> light. </br>2. The <b>diffuse</b> report about the earthquake was both ill-organised and wordy. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
849 "dilate" "Make or become wider, larger, or more open" "verb" "from dis- ""apart""+ lātus""broad, wide, widespread, extended"" (as in latitude)=""expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Syn: enlarge, expand" "By being able to increase heartbeat, while <b>dilating</b> blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 849 "dilate" "Make or become wider, larger, or more open" "verb" "Latin: dis- ""apart""+ lātus""broad, wide, widespread, extended"" (as in latitude)=""expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Syn: enlarge, expand" "By being able to increase heartbeat, while <b>dilating</b> blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
850 "discordant" "not in agreement or harmony" "adj." "Syn: divergent, opposing, clashing" "My friend believes that movies should entertain, but I insist that movies should inspire, so the two of us <u>hold <b>discordant</b> views</u> on the purpose of movies" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 850 "discordant" "not in agreement or harmony" "adj. " "Latin: dis- ""apart"" + cor ""heart""=>not of the same heart</br>Syn: divergent, opposing, clashing</br>Ant: concord" "My friend believes that movies should entertain, but I insist that movies should inspire, so the two of us <u>hold <b>discordant</b> views</u> on the purpose of movies" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
851 "divest" "Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment" "verb" "Whatever it is, when you divest something, you get rid of it. " "The protesters managed to have the city to <b><u>divest</b> their holdings</u> in Apartheid South Africa" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 851 "divest" "Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment" "verb" "Whatever it is, when you divest something, you get rid of it. " "The protesters managed to have the city to <b><u>divest</b> their holdings</u> in Apartheid South Africa" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
852 "droll" "Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement" "adj." "Syn: funny, humorous, amusing" "Karo Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 852 "droll" "Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement" "adj. " "French drôle ""odd, comical, funny"" </br>Syn: funny, humorous, amusing" " He was a <b>droll</b> little man with a peculiar sense of humor " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
853 "echelon" " a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society" "noun" " French échelon""level, echelon"" literally ""rung of a ladder"" itself Late Latin scala ""stair </br>Syn: level, rank, grade" "The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 853 "echelon" "1. a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society</br>2. a body of troops, planes, ships, birds arranged in a line diagonal to their movement. Sometimes also ""V"" shaped. " "noun" " French échelon""level, echelon"" literally ""rung of a ladder"" itself Late Latin scala ""stair</br>Syn: level, rank, grade" "1. He won the Olympics, cofirming that he had reached the upper <b>echelon</b> of athletics</br>2. The aircraft flew <u>in <b>echelon</b> formation</u>, providing each plane with excellent range of vision while allowing them to act as a single unit" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
854 "eddy" "(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way" "verb" "Syn: swirl, whirl, spiral. </br> plural = edd<b><u>ie</b></u>s NOT eddys" "<u>Leonardo Da Vinci</u> could apply his <u>research into eddies</u> to the main <u>aorta</u>'s valve closing mechanism centuries before modern science proved his theories to be correct" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 854 "eddy" "(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way" "verb" "Syn: swirl, whirl, spiral. </br> plural = edd<b><u>ie</b></u>s NOT eddys" "<u>Leonardo Da Vinci</u> could apply his <u>research into eddies</u> to the main <u>aorta</u>'s valve closing mechanism centuries before modern science proved his theories to be correct" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
855 "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person" "noun" "Syn: statue, statuette, figure" "The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 855 "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person - which in demonstrations is then often hanged, burned, or otherwise abused when protesting a despised person's actions. " "noun" "Syn: statue, statuette, figure" "An <b>effigy</b> of the governor later was hanged in a tree on the state Capitol grounds. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
856 "elucidate" "Make (something) clear" "verb" "Syn: explain, make plain, illuminate" "One was from almost 600 people who had completed. a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 856 "elucidate" "Make (something) clear" "verb" "Latin: e-, ""thoroughly, "" + lucidus, ""clear, bright. ""=>make things thoroughly lucid</br> Syn: explain, make plain, illuminate" "When asked for details, he declined to <b>elucidate</b> further. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
857 "endemic" "native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic." "One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 857 "endemic" "native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people" "adj. " "Greek endēmos: en= ""in"" + dēmos=""population""+ ic=nature of, like=> ""nature of being in the population. ""</br>Syn: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic. " "1a. Yellow fever is <b>endemic</b> in Africa, the continent where it evolved. </br>1b. Madagascar houses a huge number of <b>endemic</b> plants and animals, found nowhere else on earth. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
858 "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "Greek: ""overstand"" from epi ""over, near"" (see epi-) + histasthai ""to stand""" "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 858 "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "Greek: epi= ""over, near"" + stasthai=""to stand"" + ology=""science/study""=> The science that stands over (it all)" "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
859 "epithet" " an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse" "noun" "Syn: name, label, smear" "Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 859 "epithet" " 1. a nickname or or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing</br>2. a defamatory nickname or abusive word or phrase" "noun" "Latin: epi ""in addition"" + tithenai ""to put, to place"" => (name) given in addition to""</br>Syn: name, label, smear, alias, byname, cognomen, moniker, nickname, sobriquet " "1. Alexander the Great was a fitting <b>epithet</b> for a great Macedonian king. </br>2. Many were offended by her use of racial <b>epithets. </b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
860 "errant" "Erring or straying from the proper course or standards" "adj." "Syn: offending, guilty, culpable" "He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 860 "errant" "Erring or straying from the proper course or standards" "adj. " "2 origins to word 1) Same word root as ""error"", ""to err"": 2) errar'"" to wander""</br>thus sometimes particularly means to ""wander off course""</br>Syn: offending, guilty, culpable, naughty, off track" "1a. The <b>errant</b> student was given a warning for not going directly to class. </br>1b. The <b>errant</b> gunslinging cowboy is a standard character in western novels " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
861 "clamor" "loud outcry; loud sustained noise" " adj. " "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation" "As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going <u>to <b>clamor</b> for justice</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 861 "clamor" "loud outcry; loud sustained noise" " adj. " "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation" "As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going <u>to <b>clamor</b> for justice</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
862 "exemplar" " a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model" "noun" "Syn: epitome, perfect example" "At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 862 "exemplar" " a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model" "noun" "Same root as ""example""</br>The adj. ""examplary"" is used more often</br>Syn: model, epitome, perfect example" "At times 'Utopia' seems less an <b>exemplar</b> of idealism, and more of a satire on it. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
863 "extol" "Praise enthusiastically" "verb" "Syn: go wild about, wax lyrical about" "This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 863 "extol" "Praise enthusiastically" "verb" "Latin: ex ""up"" + tollere ""to raise""=> to praise</br>Syn: go wild about, wax lyrical about" "During the church service, the minister went out of his way to <b>extol</b> the contributions of the children’s youth choir. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
864 "cloying" "distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental" " adj. " "Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally. " "1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying. </br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 864 "cloying" "distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental" " adj. " "Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally. " "1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying. </br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
865 "fetid" "smelling extremely unpleasant" "adj." "Syn: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling" "The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 865 "fetid" "smelling extremely unpleasant" "adj. " "Latin origin. </br> Donkey's bridge: ""the <b>fe</b>e<b>t</b> d<b>id</b> stink. </br>""Syn: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling" "The <b>fetid</b> smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
866 "florid" "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose.""" "adj." "Latin floridus ""flowery, in bloom</br>Syn: extravagant, grandiloquent" "A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 866 "florid" "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose. """ "adj. " "Latin floridus ""flowery, in bloom</br>Syn: extravagant, grandiloquent" "A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his <u>metaphors more <b>florid</b></u> than during his first stint in office. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
867 "flout" "Openly disregard" "verb" "Old English origing: play the flute </br>Syn: defy, refuse to obey, go against" "It relies on its members, and on institutions. to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 867 "flout" "Openly disregard" "verb" "Old English origing: play the flute </br>Syn: defy, refuse to obey, go against" "He <u><b>flouted</b> the law</u> and the concept of civilian safety by making a concerted effort to jaywalk every time he crossed a street" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
868 "foible" " a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character" "noun" "Same root word origin as ""feeble"", coming from French: faible=weakness</br>. Syn: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity" "The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 868 "foible" " a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character" "noun" "Same root word origin as ""feeble"", coming from French: faible=weakness</br>. Syn: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity" "The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
869 "dole" "1. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly</br>2. money paid by the government to the unemployed" " verb" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""teilen"" in Deutsch" "1. Once a week the priest would do his rounds and <u><b>dole</b> out</u> food to the needy</br>2. Though he is receiving unemployment, Gary wants to find a job so he can get <u>off the dole</u> immediately" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 869 "dole" "1. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly</br>2. money paid by the government to the unemployed" " verb" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""teilen"" in Deutsch" "1. Once a week the priest would do his rounds and <u><b>dole</b> out</u> food to the needy</br>2. Though he is receiving unemployment, Gary wants to find a job so he can get <u>off the dole</u> immediately" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
870 "frenetic" "Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way" "adj. " "Latin phreneticus, meaning “delirious. ” ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: frantic, wild, frenzied" "He scurried around the kitchen <b>frenetically</b> trying to cook a last-minute dinner for 30 of his closest friends. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 870 "frenetic" "Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way" "adj. " "Latin phreneticus, meaning “delirious. ” ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: frantic, wild, frenzied" "He scurried around the kitchen <b>frenetically</b> trying to cook a last-minute dinner for 30 of his closest friends. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
871 "gall" " Bold, impudent behavior" "noun" "Syn: insolence, nerve, audacity" "With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 871 "gall" "1. Bold, impudent behavior</br>2. bile from the gall-bladder</br>3. a skin sore caused by chafing" "noun" "Note this is the Noun. as a verb it often has the meaning of ""to irritate"" as in 3)</br> Syn: insolence, nerve, audacity" "1. With enough </b>gall</b> and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. </br>2. The <b>gallbladder</b> stores digestive juices made in the liver</br>3. The ill-fitting saddle chafed the horse's skin and caused a parinful <b>gall</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
872 "doleful" "sorrowful; filled with or expressing grief; mournful" " adj. " "French origin: deuil: to mourn</br>Syn:mournful, sad" "Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been <b>doleful</b> to the point of not being able to eat or sleep. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 872 "doleful" "sorrowful; filled with or expressing grief; mournful" " adj. " "French origin: deuil: to mourn</br>Syn:mournful, sad" "Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been <b>doleful</b> to the point of not being able to eat or sleep. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
873 "gambit" " a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage" "noun" "originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Syn: plan, scheme, strategya" "<u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 873 "gambit" " a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage" "noun" "originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Syn: plan, scheme, strategya" "<u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
874 "goad" "stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick" "verb" "Syn: spur, prod, egg on" "Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 874 "goad" "stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick" "verb" "Syn: spur, prod, egg on" "Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
875 "cogency" "power of proving or of producing belief; quality of being highly probable or convincing; force; credibility" " noun" "Deutsch: überzeugend" "The defendant <u>gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 875 "cogency" "power of proving or of producing belief; quality of being highly probable or convincing; force; credibility" " noun" "Deutsch: überzeugend" "The defendant <u>gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
876 "gouge" "Overcharge; swindle" "verb" "They <u>do not want monopolists to <b>gouge</b> consumers</u> and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 876 "gouge" "1. to remove by making a hole</br>2. make a hole or dent or trough in something</br>3. Overcharge; swindle" "verb" "gouge as a noun is a chisel that is not flat, but has a trough to make a groove" "1. The mafiosi <b>gouged</b> out the eyes of his disloyal clan member</br>2. He skillfully gouged a trough into the plaster of Paris</br>3. They <u>do not want monopolists to <b>gouge</b> consumers</u> and stifle innovation with their overcharging. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
877 "grandiloquent" "Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner" "adj." "Syn: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent" "The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 877 "grandiloquent" "Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner" "adj. " "Latin: grandis ""big"" + -loquus ""speaking, ""=>speak pompously</br> Syn: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent" "The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity. '" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
878 "grouse" "complain pettily; grumble" "verb" "Syn: moan, groan, protest" "Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 878 "grouse" "complain pettily; grumble" "verb" "Syn: moan, groan, protest" "Some economists <b>grouse</b> about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
879 "hapless" "(Especially of a person) unfortunate" "adj." "Syn: unlucky, luckless, out of luck" "By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 879 "hapless" "(Especially of a person) unfortunate" "adj. " """without hap""-""hap"" being another word for ""fortune"" or ""luck. ""</br>Same word root as ""happiness""</br>Syn: unlucky, luckless, out of luck" "The <b>hapless</b> motorist had barely paid his bill and driven away from the body shop when a truck ran into his car" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
880 "homage" " Special honour or respect shown publicly" "noun" "Syn: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration" "Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 880 "homage" " Special honour or respect shown publicly" "noun" "Syn: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration" "Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing <b>homage</b> to the movies which enchanted them in their youth. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Syn: saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Syn: saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
882 "cogitate" "a fancy way of saying to think hard about, think earnestly or studiously; meditate; ponder; think deeply" " verb" "Latin cogitatus: ""to think""" "After not progressing at all, he sat down and <u>consciously <b>cogitated</u></b> on what would be the right thing to do" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 882 "cogitate" "a fancy way of saying to think hard about, think earnestly or studiously; meditate; ponder; think deeply" " verb" "Latin cogitatus: ""to think""" "After not progressing at all, he sat down and <u>consciously <b>cogitated</u></b> on what would be the right thing to do" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Syn: deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "French impasse ""impassable road</br>Syn: deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
884 "inculcate" "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction" "verb" "Latin: in- ""in"" + calcare ""to tread, press in""=>force upon, insist </br>Syn: imbue, infuse, inspire" "The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 884 "inculcate" "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction" "verb" "Latin: in- ""in"" + calcare ""to tread, press in""=>force upon, insist </br>Syn: imbue, infuse, inspire" "The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
885 "indolence" " Avoidance of activity or exertion" "noun" "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless""" "The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 885 "indolence" " Avoidance of activity or exertion" "noun" "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless""" "The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
886 "inquest" " a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death" "noun" "Syn: enquiry, investigation, inquisition" "A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 886 "inquest" " a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death" "noun" "Same word root as enquiry</br>Syn: enquiry, investigation, inquisition" "A <u>jury at a second <b>inquest</b> ruled</u> that they were unlawfully killed. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
887 "cognate" "related by blood; having common ancestor; related or analogous in nature, character, or function" " adj. " "com ""together"" + gnatus, past participle of gnasci, older form of nasci ""to be born""=>common origin" "Dutchmen speak German easily because their language is <b>cognate</b> to German" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 887 "cognate" "related by blood; having common ancestor; related or analogous in nature, character, or function" " adj. " "com ""together"" + gnatus, past participle of gnasci, older form of nasci ""to be born""=>common origin" "Dutchmen speak German easily because their language is <b>cognate</b> to German" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
888 "itinerant" "Traveling from place to place" "adj." "Syn: peripatetic, wandering, roving" "My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 888 "itinerant" "Traveling from place to place" "adj. " "Same word root as itineray </br>Syn: peripatetic, wandering, roving" "My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
889 "colander" "bowl-shaped strainer, used to wash or drain foods" " noun" "Latin colatorium ""strainer""" "After the spaghetti was cooked, he emptied the entire pot contents into a <b>colander</b> to drain the water from the pasta" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 889 "colander" "bowl-shaped strainer, used to wash or drain foods" " noun" "Latin colatorium ""strainer""" "After the spaghetti was cooked, he emptied the entire pot contents into a <b>colander</b> to drain the water from the pasta" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
890 "largesse" "large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit" "noun" "Syn: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift" "All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 890 "largesse" "large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit" "noun" "French word of same meaning </br>Syn: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift" "All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
891 "leery" "Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions" "adj. " "Syn: careful, circumspect, on one's guard" "The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 891 "leery" "Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions" "adj. " "Syn: careful, circumspect, on one's guard" "The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
892 "limpid" "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable" "adj. " "Syn: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent </br>Syn 2. lucid, plain, understandable" "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 892 "limpid" "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable" "adj. " "Syn: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent </br>Syn 2. lucid, plain, understandable" "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
893 "loquacious" "Tending to talk a great deal" "adj." "Syn: talkative, voluble, communicative" "The <b>loquacious</b> professor was known for his five-hour lectures." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 893 "loquacious" "Tending to talk a great deal" "adj. " "Same word root as eloquent</br>Syn: talkative, voluble, communicative" "The <b>loquacious</b> professor was known for his five-hour lectures. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
894 "collate" "to assemble something in a logical sequence" " verb" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + lātus ""borne, carried""=to bring together</br>collate specifically means to put pages in a correct order, but can be used more generally to mean to put anything into the proper sequence. </br>Syn: sort, order" "The clerk will <b><u>collate</b> the folders</u> into stacks based on the spelling of the client’s last name. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 894 "collate" "to assemble something in a logical sequence" " verb" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + lātus ""borne, carried""=to bring together</br>collate specifically means to put pages in a correct order, but can be used more generally to mean to put anything into the proper sequence. </br>Syn: sort, order" "The clerk will <b><u>collate</b> the folders</u> into stacks based on the spelling of the client’s last name. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
895 "malign" "evil in nature or effect" "adj. " "Syn: harmful, bad, malevolent" "Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 895 "malign" "evil in nature or effect" "adj. " "Syn: harmful, bad, malevolent" "Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
896 "maudlin" "Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental" "adj." "Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Syn: emotional, tearful, lachrymose" "she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 896 "maudlin" "Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental" "adj. " "Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus. </br>Syn: emotional, tearful, lachrymose" "she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and received no likes. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
897 "milieu" " a person’s social environment" "noun" "Syn: sphere, background, backdrop" "Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 897 "milieu" " a person’s social environment" "noun" "French: environment, social environment, the middle (of something)</br>Syn: sphere, background, backdrop" "Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive. '" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
898 "mire" "involve someone or something in (a difficult situation)" "verb" "Old English: deep mud, bog, marsh, swampland</br>Deutsch Wortstamm ""Masch""</br>Syn: entangle, tangle up, embroil" "Ms Park is hopelessly <b>mired</b> in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 898 "mire" "involve someone or something in (a difficult situation)" "verb" "Old English: deep mud, bog, marsh, swampland</br>Deutsch Wortstamm ""Masch""</br>Syn: entangle, tangle up, embroil" "Ms Park is hopelessly <b>mired</b> in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
899 "modish" "Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable" "adj. " "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""Mode"" in Deutsch </br>Syn: modern, trendy, in" "With these <b>modish</b> safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 899 "modish" "Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable" "adj. " "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""Mode"" in Deutsch </br>Syn: modern, trendy, in" "With these <b>modish</b> safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
900 "collateral" "1. adj. accompanying; concomitant</br> 900 "collateral" "1. adj. accompanying; concomitant</br>
@@ -913,40 +914,40 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
903 "nexus" " a connection or series of connections linking two or more things" "noun" "Latin: nectere= ""to bind or tie. ""</br> Syn: union, link" "Today Facebook seems to be the <b>nexus</b> of communication" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 903 "nexus" " a connection or series of connections linking two or more things" "noun" "Latin: nectere= ""to bind or tie. ""</br> Syn: union, link" "Today Facebook seems to be the <b>nexus</b> of communication" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
904 "nonplussed" "(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react" "adj. " "Latin: non plus=""no more, no further. "" =>go no further as I am confused, perplexed</br>Hat NICHTS mit ""nonplus ultra"" zu tun</br>Syn: baffled, confounded, at a loss, puzzled, perplexed" "The inexperienced teenage <u>driver was <b>nonplussed</b> when his car began to slide on the ice</u>. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 904 "nonplussed" "(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react" "adj. " "Latin: non plus=""no more, no further. "" =>go no further as I am confused, perplexed</br>Hat NICHTS mit ""nonplus ultra"" zu tun</br>Syn: baffled, confounded, at a loss, puzzled, perplexed" "The inexperienced teenage <u>driver was <b>nonplussed</b> when his car began to slide on the ice</u>. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
905 "normative" "Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm" "adj. " "Same word root as ""norm"" and ""normal""</br>" "The Japanese philosopher was highly critical of the <b><u>normative</b> thought</u> in the Japanese education system" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 905 "normative" "Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm" "adj. " "Same word root as ""norm"" and ""normal""</br>" "The Japanese philosopher was highly critical of the <b><u>normative</b> thought</u> in the Japanese education system" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
906 "opine" "Hold and state as one’s opinion" "verb" "Syn: suggest, say, declare" "Rather than disagree with my husband in public, I waited until we got home to opine my thoughts on the subject." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 906 "opine" "Hold and state as one’s opinion" "verb" "Same word root as opinion</br>Syn: suggest, say, declare" "Rather than disagree with my husband in public, I waited until we got home to <b>opine</b> my thoughts on the subject. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
907 "pallid" "(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health" "adj." "Syn: white, pasty, wan" "His pallid complexion is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 907 "pallid" "(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health" "adj. " "Same word root as pale</br>Syn: white, pasty, wan" "His <u><b>pallid</b> complexion</u> is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
908 "panache" " Flamboyant confidence of style or manner" "noun" "Syn: self-assurance, style, flair" "Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with panache." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 908 "panache" " Flamboyant confidence of style or manner" "noun" "Syn: self-assurance, style, flair" "Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with <b>panache.</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
909 "paragon" " a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality" "noun" "Syn: model, epitome, exemplar</br>Deutsch: Paradebeispiel" "As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 909 "paragon" " a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality" "noun" "Syn: model, epitome, exemplar</br>Deutsch: Paradebeispiel" "As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
910 "parry" "Answer (a question or accusation) evasively" "verb" "French: ""to turn aside or ward off"" the blow of a weapon. Parez! Is often heard in fencing lessons</br>Syn: evade, sidestep, avoid" "In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability <u>to dodge and <b>parry</u></b> and reverse himself on everything. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 910 "parry" "Answer (a question or accusation) evasively" "verb" "French: ""to turn aside or ward off"" the blow of a weapon. Parez! Is often heard in fencing lessons</br>Syn: evade, sidestep, avoid" "In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability <u>to dodge and <b>parry</u></b> and reverse himself on everything. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
911 "penchant" " A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something" "noun" "French: to incline :</br>Syn: fondness, inclination, preference" "Alex has a <u><b>penchant </b>for chicken and broccoli, </u> so he eats it daily or wishes he did" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 911 "penchant" " A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something" "noun" "French: to incline :</br>Syn: fondness, inclination, preference" "Alex has a <u><b>penchant </b>for chicken and broccoli, </u> so he eats it daily or wishes he did" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
912 "pithy" "(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive" "adj." "Syn: concise, brief, compact" "The best greeting card messages are <b>pithy</b> and meaningful." "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" "Syn: point to, mean, signify" "Dark clouds normally presage 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." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: productive, creative, inventive" "It is true that few artists have been so prolific. 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 proxy 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." "Syn: puritanical, prim, goody-goody" "My grandmother’s narrowminded and prudish 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"
919 "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Syn: misgiving, doubt, reservation" "I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 919 "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Syn: misgiving, doubt, reservation" "I have a serious <b>qualm</b> about my teenage daughter dating an older man. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
920 "quell" "Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)" "verb" "Syn: calm, soothe, pacify" "The old man drinks warm milk to quell 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 quibble over 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." "Syn: uncooperative, intractable" "Over time, the hopeless soldiers became recalcitrant 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" "Syn: renounce, disavow, retract" "The judge ordered the magazine to recant the false statements 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." "ic=nature of, like</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" "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"
928 "soliloquy" " an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play" "noun" "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" 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"
929 "stigma" " a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" "noun" "Syn: shame, disgrace, dishonour" "A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 929 "stigma" " a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" "noun" "Syn: shame, disgrace, dishonour" "A <b>stigma</b> against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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 stipulate terms that suit them." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 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 "stratum" " a thin layer within any structure" "noun" "Syn: level, class, echelon" "But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 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 "subpoena" " A writ ordering a person to attend a court" "noun" "Syn: summons, mandate, court order" "Subpoenas 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" 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 "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" 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 "tenet" " a principle or belief" "noun" "Syn: doctrine, precept, creed" "In the Warren and Burger courts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, religious accommodation was a liberal tenet." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 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 "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" 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 "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Urbane people are sophisticated, polished, cultured, refined." "adj." "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" 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 "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" 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"
938 "whet" "1. To sharpen </br>2. Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, curiosity, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Deutsch: wetzen</br>Syn: arouse, rouse, trigger" "1. He sharpened (<b>whetted</b>) the knife's blade with a <u>whetting stone</u></br>2. As I walked up my grandmother’s steps, I realized the smell of her food was enough to <u><b>whet</b> my appetite</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 938 "whet" "1. To sharpen </br>2. Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, curiosity, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Deutsch: wetzen</br>Syn: arouse, rouse, trigger" "1. He sharpened (<b>whetted</b>) the knife's blade with a <u>whetting stone</u></br>2. As I walked up my grandmother’s steps, I realized the smell of her food was enough to <u><b>whet</b> my appetite</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT" 939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspense. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT"
940 "conscientious" "thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort" " adj. " "</br>Syn: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous" "1a. Everyone knew him to work hard and with great care and were convinced that he would continue with the <b>conscientious</b> application to the work at hand</br>1b. Because my brother is a <u>conscientious <b>objector</u></b>, he refuses to serve in the military. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 940 "conscientious" "thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort" " adj. " "</br>Syn: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous" "1a. Everyone knew him to work hard and with great care and were convinced that he would continue with the <b>conscientious</b> application to the work at hand</br>1b. Because my brother is a <u>conscientious <b>objector</u></b>, he refuses to serve in the military. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj. " " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj. " " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
@@ -1008,8 +1009,8 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Arabic in astronomy, opposite of zenith</br>Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT" 995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Arabic in astronomy, opposite of zenith</br>Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT"
996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter" "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf" "Most Difficult" "FT" 996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter" "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf" "Most Difficult" "FT"
997 "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive " "adj. " "Same word root as ""annoy"" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 997 "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive " "adj. " "Same word root as ""annoy"" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Latin : nostrum remedium ""our remedy""</br>Syn: cure-all, snake-oil, prescription, answer to everything, panacea" "It became a <b>nostrum</b> among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Latin: nostrum remedium ""our remedy""</br>Syn: cure-all, snake-oil, prescription, answer to everything, panacea" "It became a <b>nostrum</b> among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
999 "occlude" "block passage through" "verb" "Latin : ob ""in front of, against"" + claudere ""to shut, close""=>to shut up or stop up so as to prevent anything from passing through</br>Syn: block, cover, shut in" "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and <b>occluded</b> for two weeks by the sun to boot..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 999 "occlude" "block passage through" "verb" "Latin: ob ""in front of, against"" + claudere ""to shut, close""=>to shut up or stop up so as to prevent anything from passing through</br>Syn: block, cover, shut in" "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and <b>occluded</b> for two weeks by the sun to boot" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Greek: pan- ""all"" + hopla, ""arms""=>complete suit of armour</br> Syn: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its <u><b>panoply</b> of premium services</u> and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Greek: pan- ""all"" + hopla, ""arms""=>complete suit of armour</br> Syn: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its <u><b>panoply</b> of premium services</u> and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake, </br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds</u>. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake, </br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds</u>. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
@@ -1029,8 +1030,8 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "French raconter ""to tell""</br>Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "French raconter ""to tell""</br>Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded <b>redress</b> from the builder when her deck collapsed. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded <b>redress</b> from the builder when her deck collapsed. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "French/Latin: repas ""a meal""</br>Syn: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "French/Latin: repas ""a meal""</br>Syn: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj. " "Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque" "When challenged about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision</u>. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "Rococo was a highly elaborate style in Europe in the 1700's " "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts <b>rococo</b> wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj. " "Rococo was a highly elaborate style in Europe in the 1700's " "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts <b>rococo</b> wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:" "adj. " "Latin sanguis ""blood"" In medieval medicine, red skin was a sign of an optimistic outlook</br>Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured" " Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease. </br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:" "adj. " "Latin sanguis ""blood"" In medieval medicine, red skin was a sign of an optimistic outlook</br>Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured" " Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease. </br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn: particle, iota, smidgen" "The investigator could not find a single <b>scintilla</b> of evidence to the claim" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn: particle, iota, smidgen" "The investigator could not find a single <b>scintilla</b> of evidence to the claim" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological" "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant. '" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological" "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant. '" "Most Difficult" "FT"
@@ -1209,7 +1210,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1194 "direful" "dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful" " adj. " "</br>Syn: awful, dire, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible" "The 1929 stock market crash was the <u>first <b>direful</b> indication</u> of the dark days to come " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1194 "direful" "dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful" " adj. " "</br>Syn: awful, dire, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible" "The 1929 stock market crash was the <u>first <b>direful</b> indication</u> of the dark days to come " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1195 "derm" "skin" "Greek/Latin root" "dermatologist" "Latin words" "nko" 1195 "derm" "skin" "Greek/Latin root" "dermatologist" "Latin words" "nko"
1196 "discomfit" "to make perplex or uneasy, to make someone feel embarassed" " verb" "</br>Syn: bring to a sweat, discompose, disconcert, rattle, untune, upset" "When my mother spoke about my boyfriend’s criminal past, she hoped it would <b>discomfit</b> me so I would break up with him. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1196 "discomfit" "to make perplex or uneasy, to make someone feel embarassed" " verb" "</br>Syn: bring to a sweat, discompose, disconcert, rattle, untune, upset" "When my mother spoke about my boyfriend’s criminal past, she hoped it would <b>discomfit</b> me so I would break up with him. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1197 "discomposure" " 1. anxious embarrassment</br>2. a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure" " noun" "Syn: discomfiture, disconcertion, disconcertment" "As the interregator blasted question after question at me, his colleague remained entirely at his ease and was watching my <b>discomposure</b> with a quiet, mocking smile." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1197 "discomposure" " 1. anxious embarrassment</br>2. a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure" " noun" "Syn: discomfiture, disconcertion, disconcertment" "2. As the interregator blasted question after question at me, his colleague remained entirely at his ease and was watching my <b>discomposure</b> with a quiet, mocking smile. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1198 "dign" "worthy" "Greek/Latin root" "dignity</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1198 "dign" "worthy" "Greek/Latin root" "dignity</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1199 "discreet" "respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic" " adj. " "<u>Discreet</u> means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but <u>discrete</u> means individual or detached" "The <b><u>discreet</b> Swiss banker</u> hushed in his grey suit and spoke in quiet words" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1199 "discreet" "respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic" " adj. " "<u>Discreet</u> means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but <u>discrete</u> means individual or detached" "The <b><u>discreet</b> Swiss banker</u> hushed in his grey suit and spoke in quiet words" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1200 "dorm" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "dormitory</br> dormant</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1200 "dorm" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "dormitory</br> dormant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@@ -1232,8 +1233,8 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
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)" "Greek/Latin root" "formidable" "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" "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"
@@ -1246,7 +1247,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1231 "duplicity" "double-dealing; deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; acting in bad faith. " " noun" " Latin: du/duo=two + plicity=state ""twofold, having two parts. " "Even though the robbers were supposed to be working as a team, each one used <b>duplicity</b> to try and steal from the others. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1231 "duplicity" "double-dealing; deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; acting in bad faith. " " noun" " Latin: du/duo=two + plicity=state ""twofold, having two parts. " "Even though the robbers were supposed to be working as a team, each one used <b>duplicity</b> to try and steal from the others. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1232 "leg</br> lig</br> lect" "choose</br> gather" "Greek/Latin root" "ligament" "Latin words" "nko" 1232 "leg</br> lig</br> lect" "choose</br> gather" "Greek/Latin root" "ligament" "Latin words" "nko"
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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 "prudence" "1: The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason</br> 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> 2: sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs</br>
@@ -1258,19 +1259,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1240 "gran" "grain" "Greek/Latin root" "granular" "Latin words" "nko" 1240 "gran" "grain" "Greek/Latin root" "granular" "Latin words" "nko"
1241 "helic" "spiral</br> circular" "Greek/Latin root" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "helix, " "Latin words" "nko" 1241 "helic" "spiral</br> circular" "Greek/Latin root" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "helix, " "Latin words" "nko"
1242 "heli" "sun" "Greek/Latin root" "helium</br> heli-centric</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1242 "heli" "sun" "Greek/Latin root" "helium</br> heli-centric</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1243 "hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia-" "blood" "Greek/Latin root" " anaemia:an=lack of blood 1243 "hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia-" "blood" "Greek/Latin root" " anaemia:an=lack of blood azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd</br>glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone</br>hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter</br>hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)</br>hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d. h. low sugar level leukemia:leukos=white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer</br>thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning</br>uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning>" "Latin words" "nko"
azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd</br>
glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone</br>
hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter</br>
hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)</br>
hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
leukemia:leukos=white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer</br>
thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning</br>
uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning" "Latin words" "nko"
1244 "histo" " bodily tissue/cells" "Greek/Latin root" "the word histo actually means standing up (st=stand), from which histogram comes" "histamine, histology, histdine all have to do with the cell and biology" "Latin words" "nko" 1244 "histo" " bodily tissue/cells" "Greek/Latin root" "the word histo actually means standing up (st=stand), from which histogram comes" "histamine, histology, histdine all have to do with the cell and biology" "Latin words" "nko"
1245 "jud" "law" "Greek/Latin root" "judicial</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1245 "jud" "law" "Greek/Latin root" "judicial</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1246 "juven" "young" "Greek/Latin root" "juvenile</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1246 "juven" "young" "Greek/Latin root" "juvenile</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@@ -1286,7 +1275,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1256 "mega" "large, sometimes also a million" "Greek/Latin root" "megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte)" "Latin words" "nko" 1256 "mega" "large, sometimes also a million" "Greek/Latin root" "megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte)" "Latin words" "nko"
1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1258 "sub-, su-, sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko" 1258 "sub-, su-, sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko"
1259 "apostatize" "abandon one.s faith, principles, or church" "noun" "apostate is the person who is apostatizing" "He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church" "AMB" "TCE" 1259 "apostatize" "abandon one's faith, principles, or church" "noun" "apostate is the person who is apostatizing" "He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church" "AMB" "TCE"
1260 "edge out" "to slowly become more successful, popular, etc. , than (someone or something) " " verb" "The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1260 "edge out" "to slowly become more successful, popular, etc. , than (someone or something) " " verb" "The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1262 "mir" "look" "Greek/Latin root" "Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace" "mirage</br> mirror</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1262 "mir" "look" "Greek/Latin root" "Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace" "mirage</br> mirror</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
@@ -1334,8 +1323,8 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1304 "cession" "yielding to another; ceding or surrendering" " noun" "Latin: ""a giving up""</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or ""giving up"" the connection between them" "Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1304 "cession" "yielding to another; ceding or surrendering" " noun" "Latin: ""a giving up""</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or ""giving up"" the connection between them" "Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1305 "licit" "authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law" "adj. " "Latin: licitus ""lawful""" "Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper. " "AMB" "Web" 1305 "licit" "authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law" "adj. " "Latin: licitus ""lawful""" "Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper. " "AMB" "Web"
1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1307 "precocious" "1. characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)</br>2. appearing or developing early" "adj." "Latin : pre ""before"" + coquere ""to ripen""=> to ripen/mature early" "1. The <b>precocious</b> student entered Queens College at the age of 16.</br>2. <b>Precocious</b> flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias" "AMB" "Mashima" 1307 "precocious" "1. characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)</br>2. appearing or developing early" "adj. " "Latin: pre ""before"" + coquere ""to ripen""=> to ripen/mature early" "1. The <b>precocious</b> student entered Queens College at the age of 16. </br>2. <b>Precocious</b> flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias" "AMB" "Mishima"
1308 "incipient" "only partly in existence; imperfectly formed; emerging" "adj." "Latin incipere ""to begin.""</br>Same word root as ""inception""" "The townsfolk were assured that any <b>incipient</b> major threat in the town would be nipped in the bud" "AMB" "Mashima" 1308 "incipient" "only partly in existence; imperfectly formed; emerging" "adj. " "Latin incipere ""to begin. ""</br>Same word root as ""inception""" "The townsfolk were assured that any <b>incipient</b> major threat in the town would be nipped in the bud" "AMB" "Mishima"
1309 "reg</br>rig</br>rect" "rule</br> govern" "Greek/Latin root" "regent, regulate, correct, " "Latin words" "nko" 1309 "reg</br>rig</br>rect" "rule</br> govern" "Greek/Latin root" "regent, regulate, correct, " "Latin words" "nko"
1310 "rid</br>ris" "laugh" "Greek/Latin root" "ridicule</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1310 "rid</br>ris" "laugh" "Greek/Latin root" "ridicule</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1311 "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "rupture</br>erupt</br>disrupt</br>interrupt</br>corrupt</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1311 "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "rupture</br>erupt</br>disrupt</br>interrupt</br>corrupt</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
@@ -1377,7 +1366,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1347 "tort</br>tors" "twist" "Greek/Latin root" "torsion</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1347 "tort</br>tors" "twist" "Greek/Latin root" "torsion</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1348 "equine" "relating to, or characteristic of a horse" " adj. " "Latin equinus ""of a horse, of horses; of horsehair, "" from equus ""horse""</br>bovine - cows, porcine -pigs, feline- cats, canine -dogs" "Many young girls go through an <u><b>equine</b> phase</u>, where they are obsessed with all things horse—books, dolls, images, and, last but not least, actual horseback riding. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1348 "equine" "relating to, or characteristic of a horse" " adj. " "Latin equinus ""of a horse, of horses; of horsehair, "" from equus ""horse""</br>bovine - cows, porcine -pigs, feline- cats, canine -dogs" "Many young girls go through an <u><b>equine</b> phase</u>, where they are obsessed with all things horse—books, dolls, images, and, last but not least, actual horseback riding. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1349 "espouse" "take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt" " verb" "same word root as ""spouse"". Originally espouse did mean ""to marry, "" but meaning evolved to include other long-term commitments as well, such as support for a principle or a cause" "I have a friend who <b>espouses</b> environmentalism and as a result walks whenever possible instead of taking the car" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1349 "espouse" "take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt" " verb" "same word root as ""spouse"". Originally espouse did mean ""to marry, "" but meaning evolved to include other long-term commitments as well, such as support for a principle or a cause" "I have a friend who <b>espouses</b> environmentalism and as a result walks whenever possible instead of taking the car" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1350 "espy" "catch sight of; glimpse; discover at a distance" " verb" "Deutsche Wortstamm :spähen</br> primarily a literary word that you'll mostly find in books.</br>Syn: descry, spot, spy" "among the several horses … she <b>espied</b> the white mustang" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1350 "espy" "catch sight of; glimpse; discover at a distance" " verb" "Deutsche Wortstamm :spähen</br> primarily a literary word that you'll mostly find in books. </br>Syn: descry, spot, spy" "among the several horses she <b>espied</b> the white mustang" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1351 "umbra" "shade" "Greek/Latin root" "penumbra</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1351 "umbra" "shade" "Greek/Latin root" "penumbra</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1352 "urb" "city" "Greek/Latin root" "urban</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1352 "urb" "city" "Greek/Latin root" "urban</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1353 "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "taxomologist</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1353 "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "taxomologist</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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1355 "chide" "scold mildly so as to correct or improve; express disapproval" " verb" "I don’t want the boss to <u><b>chide</b> me for being late</u> again, so I’m setting the alarm for a half hour earlier. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1355 "chide" "scold mildly so as to correct or improve; express disapproval" " verb" "I don’t want the boss to <u><b>chide</b> me for being late</u> again, so I’m setting the alarm for a half hour earlier. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1356 "val</br>vail" "be strong" "Greek/Latin root" "avail</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1356 "val</br>vail" "be strong" "Greek/Latin root" "avail</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1357 "evanescent" "fleeting; vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor" " adj. " "Latin ex ""out of, "" + vanescere ""to vanish. ""=>vanish away</br>Syn: brief, deciduous, ephemeral, flash, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, impermanent, momentary, passing, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitory" "<u>The <b>evanescent</b> lightning</u> disappeared just as quickly as it appeared. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1357 "evanescent" "fleeting; vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor" " adj. " "Latin ex ""out of, "" + vanescere ""to vanish. ""=>vanish away</br>Syn: brief, deciduous, ephemeral, flash, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, impermanent, momentary, passing, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitory" "<u>The <b>evanescent</b> lightning</u> disappeared just as quickly as it appeared. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1358 "evince" "show or demonstrate clearly; overcome; conquer" " verb" "Syn: express, show, declare, demonstrate, display, expose, give away, manifest, reveal" "John was never able to <b>evince</b> even a pretense of interest during his economics class." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1358 "depraved vs. deprived" "1. <b>depraved</b> is behavior that is morally corrupt or otherwise deemed wicked. </br> 2. <b>deprived</b> is ""being denied something that is necessary. """ "noun" "He <u>evil ways</u> showed he was umorally depraved</u> and the dark rings below his </u>eyes</u> showed he was <u>sleep deprived</u>" "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1359 "verb" "word" "Greek/Latin root" "verbose, verbal, verbacity, verbacious, proverb, adverb, verbatium(word for word), verbiage (abundance of words)" "Latin words" "nko" 1359 "verb" "word" "Greek/Latin root" "verbose, verbal, verbacity, verbacious, proverb, adverb, verbatium(word for word), verbiage (abundance of words)" "Latin words" "nko"
1360 "exalt" "raise in rank or dignity; praise" " verb" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>Syn: praise, glorify, honour, raise above rank" "In church, we <u><b>exalt</b> our God</u> in prayer. </br>For a fee, most celebrities will <b>exalt</b> a product by pretending to like it. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1360 "exalt" "raise in rank or dignity; praise" " verb" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>Syn: praise, glorify, honour, raise above rank" "In church, we <u><b>exalt</b> our God</u> in prayer. </br>For a fee, most celebrities will <b>exalt</b> a product by pretending to like it. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1361 "exaltation" "1. act of exalting or raising high; state of being exalted; </br>2. an excessively intensified sense of well-being, power, or importance</br>3. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence" " noun" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest" "1. After the <u>prayers of <b>exaltations</b></u>, the mass continued</br>2. Vasquez, the portly man whose <u>cries of <b>exaltation</b></u> at a double rainbow turned him into a viral star, passed away at 57. </br>3. The <u><b>exaltation</b> of Mercury</u> had a significant effect on his horoscope. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1361 "exaltation" "1. act of exalting or raising high; state of being exalted; </br>2. an excessively intensified sense of well-being, power, or importance</br>3. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence" " noun" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest" "1. After the <u>prayers of <b>exaltations</b></u>, the mass continued</br>2. Vasquez, the portly man whose <u>cries of <b>exaltation</b></u> at a double rainbow turned him into a viral star, passed away at 57. </br>3. The <u><b>exaltation</b> of Mercury</u> had a significant effect on his horoscope. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1389 "extra part 2 of 2. " "out of</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary), extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage), extramural=(bt classroom walls), extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to, extrapolate, extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory), extravasation(bt vessel/cell)" "Latin words" "nko" 1389 "extra part 2 of 2. " "out of</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary), extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage), extramural=(bt classroom walls), extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to, extrapolate, extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory), extravasation(bt vessel/cell)" "Latin words" "nko"
1390 "hyper" "too much" "Latin Prefix" "hyper ventilate</br> hyperbole</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1390 "hyper" "too much" "Latin Prefix" "hyper ventilate</br> hyperbole</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1391 "hypo" "too little</br> under" "Latin Prefix" "hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a ""high""), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b" "Latin words" "nko" 1391 "hypo" "too little</br> under" "Latin Prefix" "hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a ""high""), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b" "Latin words" "nko"
1392 "exegesis" "explanation; interpretation, especially of biblical or religious text" " noun" "Greek: ex ""out"" + hegeisthai ""to lead, guide""=>explanation, interpretation often by somene else</br>""Jesus"" seems to be linked to the greek root word, too. </br>eisegesis is to interpret a text oneself" "Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote a simple <b>exegesis</b> of the passage." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1392 "facile" "done or achieved with little effort or difficulty; ready or fluent" " adj. " "French facile =easy" "FC Basel had a <u><b>facile</b> victory</u> over FCZ, whose entire team was struck by COVID" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1393 "vindicate</br>vindictive" "vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive" "verb, adj. " "After the forensic investigator, to everyone's surprise, <b>vindicated</b> the accused's statements with facts, the victim's family became very <b>vendicative</b> and threatened him. " "Easily confused words" "Khan" 1393 "vindicate</br>vindictive" "vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive" "verb, adj. " "After the forensic investigator, to everyone's surprise, <b>vindicated</b> the accused's statements with facts, the victim's family became very <b>vendicative</b> and threatened him. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1394 "exhortation" "act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage" " noun" "ex- ""thoroughly"" + hortari ""encourage, urge""=>incitement by means of argument, appeal, or admonition</br>Syn: incitement, pep talk, " "When a vaccine for COVID 19 appears, you can be sure that there will be many <b>exhortations</b> from governments througout the world to have their people vaccinated" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1394 "exhortation" "act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage" " noun" "ex- ""thoroughly"" + hortari ""encourage, urge""=>incitement by means of argument, appeal, or admonition</br>Syn: incitement, pep talk, " "When a vaccine for COVID 19 appears, you can be sure that there will be many <b>exhortations</b> from governments througout the world to have their people vaccinated" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1395 "exodus" "departure of a large number of people" " noun" "Greek ex ""out"" + hodos ""a way, path, road; a ride, journey, march""=> a going out" "If the fire alarm goes off in your building, be sure to join the <b>exodus</b> of people who are heading outside to the parking lot. </br>The brain-drain <b>exodus</b> from South Africa does not seem to bother the ANC government at all. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1395 "exodus" "departure of a large number of people" " noun" "Greek ex ""out"" + hodos ""a way, path, road; a ride, journey, march""=> a going out" "If the fire alarm goes off in your building, be sure to join the <b>exodus</b> of people who are heading outside to the parking lot. </br>The brain-drain <b>exodus</b> from South Africa does not seem to bother the ANC government at all. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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" "Mashima" 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 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"
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"
1430 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" "Same word root as suppose" "Not having any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b> that Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 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"
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"
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"
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"
1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "gracious, obvious, " "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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
1441 "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "state of matrimony (being married)" "Latin words" "nko" 1441 "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "state of matrimony (being married)" "Latin words" "nko"
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 "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 "ous</br> ose" "full of" "Latin Suffix" "lachrymose(full of tears)</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1444 "ous</br> ose" "full of" "Latin Suffix" "lachrymose(full of tears)</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1445 "ship" "state of</br> skill" "Latin Suffix" "workmanship" "Latin words" "nko" 1445 "ship" "state of</br> skill" "Latin Suffix" "workmanship, craftmanship, friendship" "Latin words" "nko"
1446 "some" "characteristic of" "Latin Suffix" "wholesome" "Latin words" "nko" 1446 "some" "characteristic of" "Latin Suffix" "wholesome" "Latin words" "nko"
1447 "tude" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "certitude</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1447 "tude" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "certitude, magnitude, fortitude, gratitude" "Latin words" "nko"
1448 "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "forward</br> backward</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1448 "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "forward</br> backward</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1450 "effect </br> affect </br>exceptions 1" "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" 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"
1451 "effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2" "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" 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 "<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 "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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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"
@@ -1523,6 +1529,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1506 "lassitude" "a feeling of lack of interest or energy" "noun" "Latin: lassus ""faint, tired, weary""" "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator, <b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1506 "lassitude" "a feeling of lack of interest or energy" "noun" "Latin: lassus ""faint, tired, weary""" "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator, <b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1507 "levee" "an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing" "noun" " New Orleans French levée ""a raising, a lifting; an embankment, " "<b>Levees</b> protect land that is normally dry but that may be flooded occasionally, while <u>Dikes</u> protect land that would naturally be underwater most of the time. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1507 "levee" "an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing" "noun" " New Orleans French levée ""a raising, a lifting; an embankment, " "<b>Levees</b> protect land that is normally dry but that may be flooded occasionally, while <u>Dikes</u> protect land that would naturally be underwater most of the time. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1508 "levity" "a manner lacking seriousness" "noun" "Levity = ""lightness, " "Joking that his dead grandmother ""never looked better"" injected some <b>levity</b> into her funeral, but his relatives found his joke inappropriate to the occasion. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1508 "levity" "a manner lacking seriousness" "noun" "Levity = ""lightness, " "Joking that his dead grandmother ""never looked better"" injected some <b>levity</b> into her funeral, but his relatives found his joke inappropriate to the occasion. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1509 "fleck" "spot; make spot or mark onto; mark with small spots" " verb" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""Fleck"" - aber nicht schmutzig in Englisch" "There are <b>flecks</b> of vivid pink, purple and orange on the painting, but most of the surface is blue." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1510 "malingerer" "someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity" "noun" "French: Malinger: to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker" "Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief, pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1510 "malingerer" "someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity" "noun" "French: Malinger: to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker" "Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief, pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " "French/Latin: given to tell ""a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful" "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious</b> lovers</u> and toxic memories. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " "French/Latin: given to tell ""a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful" "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious</b> lovers</u> and toxic memories. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1512 "negate" "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with" "verb" "backforming of negation :""deny, make negative or null"" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie" "1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system. </br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1512 "negate" "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with" "verb" "backforming of negation :""deny, make negative or null"" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie" "1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system. </br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
@@ -1531,15 +1538,17 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1515 "pate" "liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned" "noun" "French: from same word root as ""paste"", with the ""s""dissapearing again. " "He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1515 "pate" "liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned" "noun" "French: from same word root as ""paste"", with the ""s""dissapearing again. " "He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1516 "pathological" "1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition" "adj. " "Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease" "1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u> </br>2. The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1516 "pathological" "1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition" "adj. " "Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease" "1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u> </br>2. The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin: penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b></u>. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin: penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b></u>. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1518 "perennial" "lasting an indefinitely long time" "adj. " "Latin per-, ""through"" + annus, or ""year.</br>Syn: long, repeated, recurrent, continual" "At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last ." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1518 "famish" "starve, kill, or destroy with hunger; exhaust the strength or endurance of, by hunger" " verb" "Same word root as: famine</br>Syn:starve, hunger, be hungry" "Many <b>famished</b> in the Zimbabwean countryside during the drought" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1519 "permeable" "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through" "adj. " "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass""=>pass through</br>" "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1519 "permeable" "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through" "adj. " "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass""=>pass through</br>" "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word: pity" "aerophyte" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word: pity" "aerophyte" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " "The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " "The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1522 "flippant" "lacking proper respect or seriousness" " adj." "Syn: facetious, flip, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-ass, smart-assed, smarty-pants, wise, wiseass" "Even though Larry knew his mother wanted a serious answer, he still gave her a <b>flippant</b> response." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" "Latin praeambulus which means ""walking before. "" (a speech, or a document)" "The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" "Latin praeambulus which means ""walking before. "" (a speech, or a document)" "The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1524 "problematic" "1. posing a problem, tough, hard to solve</br>2. uncertain </br>3. open to question or debate " "adj. " "Syn:baffling, elusive, knotty, problematical, tough, difficult, hard" "1. Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. </br>2. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1524 "problematic" "1. posing a problem, tough, hard to solve</br>2. uncertain </br>3. open to question or debate " "adj. " "Syn:baffling, elusive, knotty, problematical, tough, difficult, hard" "1. Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. </br>2. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1525 "profound" "1. situated at or extending to great depth</br>2. showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth" "adj. " "Profundus literally means ""deep"" in Latin</br>syn 1:deep </br>Syn2:intense, deep, thoughtful, insightful" "1. The strange creature came from <u>the <b>profound depths</b> of the sea</u>. </br>Rock songs about drugs that <b>try to sound profound</b> are usually dumb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1525 "profound" "1. situated at or extending to great depth</br>2. showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth" "adj. " "Profundus literally means ""deep"" in Latin</br>syn 1:deep </br>Syn2:intense, deep, thoughtful, insightful" "1. The strange creature came from <u>the <b>profound depths</b> of the sea</u>. </br>Rock songs about drugs that <b>try to sound profound</b> are usually dumb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1526 "prohibitive" "tending to discourage, especially of prices" "adj. " "The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b></u> " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1526 "prohibitive" "tending to discourage, especially of prices" "adj. " "The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b></u> " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1527 "propensity" "a natural inclination" "adj. " "Old English: obsolete adjective propense ""inclined, prone""</br>Syn: leaning, proclivity" "My sister <u>has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1527 "propensity" "a natural inclination" "adj. " "Old English: obsolete adjective propense ""inclined, prone""</br>Syn: leaning, proclivity" "My sister <u>has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1528 "forensic" "relating to the use of science or technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law" " adj." "The crime scene investigators collected several <b>forensic</b> samples at the site of the murder." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1529 "proscribe" "command against" "verb" "Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine " "Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1529 "proscribe" "command against" "verb" "Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine " "Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1530 "qualified" "1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid" "adj. " "1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg. at speeds close to light " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1530 "qualified" "1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid" "adj. " "1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg. at speeds close to light " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1531 "quiescent" "being quiet or still or inactive" "adj. " "Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet" "1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1531 "quiescent" "being quiet or still or inactive" "adj. " "Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet" "1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
@@ -1549,33 +1558,41 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1535 "relegate" "assign to a lower position" "verb" "Latin: re- ""back"" + legare ""send with a commission"" =>send to a ""place in a position of inferiority" "<u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1535 "relegate" "assign to a lower position" "verb" "Latin: re- ""back"" + legare ""send with a commission"" =>send to a ""place in a position of inferiority" "<u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1536 "reprobate" "a person without moral scruples" "noun" "The serial killer was a <b>reprobate</b> who did not care about anyone" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1536 "reprobate" "a person without moral scruples" "noun" "The serial killer was a <b>reprobate</b> who did not care about anyone" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" "The board passed a resolution" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" "The board passed a resolution" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1538 "forlorn" "1. forgotten, sad and lonely because of isolation or desertion. </br>2. being in poor condition</br>3. nearly hopeless" " adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""verlieren/verlassen""</br>Syn1: abandoned, disconsolate, depressed,despondent, despairing</br>Syn2: abandoned ,</br>Syn3: desperate, pessimistic," "1. He felt miserable and simultaneously desolate because he believed he was alone and <b>forlorn</b></br>2. Detroit is ridden with <b>forlorn</b> tumbledown buildings</br>3. At the last second of the game he made a <b>forlorn</b> attempt to win the game by trying to score from his own goalmouth" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" "Old French sage ""wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful""" "Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" "Old French sage ""wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful""" "Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" "The heavy rainstorm <u><b>saturated</b> the ground</u>, leaving puddles on the lawn because no more water can be absorbed. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" "The heavy rainstorm <u><b>saturated</b> the ground</u>, leaving puddles on the lawn because no more water can be absorbed. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" "Old French savor ""flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning; delight, pleasure, "" itself from Latin: sapor" "Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and <u><b>savor</b> the taste</u>. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" "Old French savor ""flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning; delight, pleasure, "" itself from Latin: sapor" "Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and <u><b>savor</b> the taste</u>. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1542 "secrete" "1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret" "verb" "1. The lemon <u><b>secreted</b> its juice</u> as it was squeezed</br>2. The money was <b>secreted</b> from his children" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1542 "secrete" "1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret" "verb" "1. The lemon <u><b>secreted</b> its juice</u> as it was squeezed</br>2. The money was <b>secreted</b> from his children" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1543 "franchise" "1. privilege or right officially granted a person or a group by a government( eg. rights of citizenship or to vote) </br>2. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular area" " noun" "1. Citizens in the US have their <b>franchise</b> guaranteed via amendments to the constituion</br>2. McDonalds, KFC and BurgerKing have a franchise business model, where one can buy a license in order to sell their products" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" """member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge""</br>Syn: sceptic, dDoubting Thomas" "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" """member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge""</br>Syn: sceptic, dDoubting Thomas" "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1545 "fretful" "disposed to fret; ill-humored; peevish; angry; in a state of vexation" " adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""Fressen"" (es frisst mich auf)</br>" "The student was fretful he would not get accepted into the college of his choice." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1546 "frivolity" "not serious or sensible; acting like a clown; something of little value or significance" " noun" "Syn: buffoonery, clowning, harlequinade, japery, prank, horsing around" "Because Cheryl needed a break from the stress of her job and family, she was happy to head off to the <b>frivolity</b> of the costume party." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1547 "stint" "1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "noun, verb" "word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth)" "1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1547 "stint" "1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "noun, verb" "word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth)" "1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1548 "striate" "marked with stripes, stria or striations" "adj. " "sounds like stripes, which has the same word root" "1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1548 "striate" "marked with stripes, stria or striations" "adj. " "sounds like stripes, which has the same word root" "1a. The bodybuilder's lean <b>striated</b> muscles had a striped appearance. </br>1b. The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" "The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" "The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1551 "excise" "cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting" " verb" "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out" "It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1551 "excise" "cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting" " verb" "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out" "It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> tumour" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1552 "tangential" "of superficial relevance if any" "adj. " "Syn: digressive, irrelevant" "I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1552 "tangential" "of superficial relevance if any" "adj. " "Syn: digressive, irrelevant" "I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1553 "tirade" "a speech of violent denunciation" "noun" "French tirade ""a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out"" (16c. ), from tirer ""draw out, endure, suffer, " "When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1553 "tirade" "a speech of violent denunciation" "noun" "French tirade ""a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out"" (16c. ), from tirer ""draw out, endure, suffer, " "When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1554 "truculence" "stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile" "adj. " "Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity" "The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1554 "truculence" "stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile" "adj. " "Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity" "The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1555 "unwarranted" "incapable of being justified or explained" "adj. " "Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1555 "unwarranted" "incapable of being justified or explained" "adj. " "Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fear</u>, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " "Latin: from verus ""true""</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake.  Veracious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie" "“Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " "Latin: from verus ""true""</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake.  Veracious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie" "“Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " "Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say ""try harder next time. "" Instead it gives the sense of ""go away and never come back. """ "The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " "Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say ""try harder next time. "" Instead it gives the sense of ""go away and never come back. """ "The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "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" 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 "excise" "cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting" " verb" "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out" "It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> " "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"
1661 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise"" verb word, which is Latin origin!" "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "AMB" "Prepscholar" 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"
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"
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"
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" 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"
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" 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"
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" 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"
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" 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"
1668 "debase" "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade" " verb" "Latin: de- ""down"" + base (adj.) ""low""" "The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased</u>.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 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"
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" 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"
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" 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"
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" 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"
1 1 Column1 -(o)logy Column2 study,science,theory Column3 noun Column4 from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, Column5 biology</br> archeology Column6 Suffix Column7 MSU Column8
2 1 -(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
3 2 2 a</br>an a</br>an without</br> not without</br> not Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
4 3 3 ab</br>abs</br>a ab</br>abs</br>a apart</br> away from apart</br> away from Greek/Latin root 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 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 Greek/Latin MSU MSU
5 4 4 abate abate become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u> become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u> verb verb to cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Syn: subside, die away, die down</br> attenuate=get less, get thinner (without getting to nothing) 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>... The <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
6 5 5 ac ac sharp</br> bitter sharp</br> bitter Greek/Latin root 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 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) 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 Root words Aristotle Aristotle
7 6 6 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
8 7 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
9 8 8 abjure abjure to reject or renounce to reject or renounce verb verb Latin abiurare "deny on oath" ab "off, away " (see ab-) + iurare "to swear,</br></br></br></br></br>Syn: relinquish, reject, disavow 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. 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 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
10 9 9 -able,-ible -able, -ible able, can do able, can do adj., verb adj. , verb capable</br> agreeable</br> visible capable</br> agreeable</br> visible Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
11 10 10 abreast abreast Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information adj. adj. Syn: in touch with, plugged into Syn: in touch with, plugged into These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u> These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
12 11 11 evince evince to show or express clearly or to make plain, often something hidden -usually a feeling to show or express clearly or to make plain, often something hidden -usually a feeling verb verb evince has same wood root as "evict" </br>Syn: express, show evince has same wood root as "evict" </br>Syn: express, show Despite the shock of receiving such news, she was observed to <b>evince</b> no particular emotion at all. 1a. Despite the shock of receiving such news, she was observed to <b>evince</b> no particular emotion at all. </br>1b. John was never able to <b>evince</b> even a pretense of interest during his economics class. AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words Prepscholar Examword
13 12 12 abscond abscond run away, often taking something or somebody along run away, often taking something or somebody along verb verb Latin: ab="off, away " + condere "put together, store" itself com- "together" + -dere "put" Latin: ab="off, away " + condere "put together, store" itself com- "together" + -dere "put" The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the schoolgrounds</u> without informing anyone The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the school grounds</u> without informing anyone 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
14 13 13 abstain abstain to voluntarily refrain from doing something to voluntarily refrain from doing something verb verb Syn: refrain, desist, hold back Syn: refrain, desist, hold back Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking</u> cigarettes. Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking</u> cigarettes. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words FT FT
15 14 14 abet abet aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage verb verb The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus <b>abetting</b> her mischief. Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus <b>abetting</b> her mischief. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
16 15 15 abyss abyss a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm noun noun Syn: gorge, ravine, void Syn: gorge, ravine, void President Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss,</b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward ! President Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss, </b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward ! Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
17 16 16 acumen acumen keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain noun noun Syn: astuteness, awareness, acuity </br>Deutsch: Scharfsinn, Geschick Syn: astuteness, awareness, acuity </br>Deutsch: Scharfsinn, Geschick He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because <u>he lacked business <b>acumen</b></u> He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because <u>he lacked business <b>acumen</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
18 17 17 ad ad toward</br> to toward</br> to Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Sometimes broader than ad</br> eg (ac</br> al</br> af</br> an</br> ap</br> as</br> at) Sometimes broader than ad</br> e. g. (ac</br> al</br> af</br> an</br> ap</br> as</br> at) adhere=stick to</br> adductor=muscle brings hips together </br> adumbrate=to create shodowy(umbra) outline adhere=stick to</br> adductor=muscle brings hips together </br> adumbrate=to create shadowy(umbra) outline Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
19 18 18 -ade -ade result of action result of action noun, verb noun, verb blockade</br> lemonade blockade</br> lemonade Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
20 19 19 adept adept Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy adj. adj. Syn: expert, proficient, accomplished Syn: expert, proficient, accomplished An abundance of clever people — <b><u>adept</b> in English law</u> as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds An abundance of clever people — <b><u>adept</b> in English law</u> as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
21 20 20 admonish admonish scold or to advise firmly scold or to advise firmly verb verb The security guard <b>admonished</b> the customer <u>to wear a face mask</u> in the store during these CoVid times The security guard <b>admonished</b> the customer <u>to wear a face mask</u> in the store during these CoVid times 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
26 25 25 affectation affectation fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth noun noun The poor man’s <b><u>affectation</b> of wealth</u> did not fool any of the elite at the part The poor man’s <b><u>affectation</b> of wealth</u> did not fool any of the elite at the part 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
27 26 26 -age -age act of</br> state of</br> collection of act of</br> state of</br> collection of suffix suffix added to root words (often French) to form a noun added to root words (often French) to form a noun salvage</br> storage</br> forage salvage</br> storage</br> forage Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
28 27 27 agere agere act act Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root agent</br> agency</br> agenda </br>manager agent</br> agency</br> agenda </br>manager Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
29 28 28 discriminate discriminate 1. make a clear distinction;</br>2. make distinctions on basis of category without regard to individual merit; show preference or prejudice 1. make a clear distinction; </br>2. make distinctions on basis of category without regard to individual merit; show preference or prejudice verb verb 1. I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish</br>1b.“Cancel culture” doesn’t <b>discriminat</b>e between the sinners and the saints; it takes and it takes and it takes</br>2. Apartheid was a system of racial discrimination 1a. I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish</br>1b. “Cancel culture” doesn’t <b>discriminate</b> between the sinners and the saints; it takes and it takes and it takes</br>2. Apartheid was a system of racial <b>discrimination</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
30 29 29 aggrandize aggrandize to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation verb verb The <u>arrogant man’s self-<b>aggrandizing</b> is so annoying</u> that I refuse to listen to him br The <u>arrogant man’s self-<b>aggrandizing</b> is so annoying</u> that I refuse to listen to him br 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
31 30 30 agog agog Very eager or curious to hear or see something Very eager or curious to hear or see something adj. adj. Syn: excited, impatient, in suspense Syn: excited, impatient, in suspense The little <u>kids were <b>agog </b>as they waited for Santa Claus</u> to arrive. The little <u>kids were <b>agog </b>as they waited for Santa Claus</u> to arrive. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
32 31 31 -al -al relating to relating to noun, verb, adj. noun, verb, adj. sensual</br> gradual</br> manual</br> natural sensual</br> gradual</br> manual</br> natural Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
173 172 172 convoluted convoluted roundabout, not straightforward roundabout, not straightforward adj. adj. Latin: to roll together" com "with, together" (see con-) + volvere "to roll" Latin: to roll together" com "with, together" (see con-) + volvere "to roll" My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s <b>convolute</b> spee My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s <b>convolute</b> spee 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
174 173 173 copious copious plentiful or abundant plentiful or abundant adj. adj. Latin: "abundant, plentiful" Latin: "abundant, plentiful" <u>Take <b>copious</b> notes in class</u> so that you have plenty of review material for the test. <u>Take <b>copious</b> notes in class</u> so that you have plenty of review material for the test. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
175 174 174 corporal corporal of the body: "corporal punishment." a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private. 1. of the body: "corporal punishment. " </br>2. a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private. adj. adj. 1. corporal punishment will still in use during my father's school days. 1. <u><b>corporal</b> punishment</u> will still in use during my father's school days. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
176 175 175 corporeal corporeal of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common) of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common) adj. adj. Latin: "of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus "body" (living or dead), Latin: "of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus "body" (living or dead), As Jack reached for <u>the ghost</u>, he realized it <u>was not <b>corporeal</b></u> when his hands went straight through the shape. As Jack reached for <u>the ghost</u>, he realized it <u>was not <b>corporeal</b></u> when his hands went straight through the shape. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
177 176 176 corpus corpus body body Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root corpse</br> corporal punishment</br> corpus callosum corpse</br> corporal punishment</br> corpus callosum Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
178 177 177 corroborate corroborate to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration) to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration) verb verb Latin: form of com "with, together" + roborare "to make strong" robur, robus "strength" - same root as robust Latin: form of com "with, together" + roborare "to make strong" robur, robus "strength" - same root as robust The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story. The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
179 178 178 corroborate </br> collaborate corroborate </br> collaborate It's "L" like Royalty…..don't ge"L" and "R" confused It's "L" like Royalty…. . don't ge"L" and "R" confused verb verb During the president's election, the 2 scientists collaborated together to find facts to corrobarate their joint theory. During the president's election, the 2 scientists collaborated together to find facts to corrobarate their joint theory. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
202 201 201 denigrate denigrate attack the good name and reputation of someone attack the good name and reputation of someone verb verb Latin denigratus "to blacken; to defame" de- "completely" + nigr-, stem of niger "black" Latin denigratus "to blacken; to defame" de- "completely" + nigr-, stem of niger "black" During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival</u>. During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
203 202 202 depict depict to show, create a picture of. to show, create a picture of. verb verb Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine" de "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint" Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine" de "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint" <u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet. <u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
204 203 203 deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation) deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation) to deprecate is “to disapprove, to deprecate is “to disapprove, verb verb </br>“self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” </br> In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” </br>Depreciate is primarily a financial term(Deutsch=Abschreibung), generally loss of book value, prim <b>self-deprecating</b> =<u>to belittle</u> </br> In the world of computing, <b>deprecated</b> means <u>phased out</u> or <u>soon to be phased out</u> </br>Depreciate is primarily a financial term(Deutsch=Abschreibung), generally loss of book value When John heard that Jane climbed Mt. Everest, he <u><b>deprecated</b> her achievement</u> and said it wasn't more than a walk up a hill. </br>The softwarehad already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department When John heard that Jane climbed Mt. Everest, he <u><b>deprecated</b> her achievement</u> and said it wasn't more than a walk up a hill. </br>The softwarehad already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
205 204 204 deprecation deprecation disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against noun noun Has the word "Pray" in its origins, in the sense "pray, do not"</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term Has the word "Pray" in its origins, in the sense "pray, do not"</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
206 205 205 depredation depredation the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator. the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator. noun noun French/latin: de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + praedari "to plunder" literally "to make prey of" praeda "prey" French/latin: de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + praedari "to plunder" literally "to make prey of" praeda "prey" The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population. The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
207 206 206 ancillary ancillary serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary adj. adj. He asked to ensure that enough <u>nursing and <b>ancillary</b> staff</u> to run 155 ICU beds be made available He asked to ensure that enough <u>nursing and <b>ancillary</b> staff</u> to run 155 ICU beds be made available 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
208 207 207 derivative derivative a compound obtained from another compound a compound obtained from another compound adj. adj. Applies to words (words derive a parent) to chemistry (a product derives another one) and to mathematics Applies to words (words derive a parent) to chemistry (a product derives another one) and to mathematics The new antibiotic is listed as a <b>derivative</b> of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base. The new antibiotic is listed as a <b>derivative</b> of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
299 298 298 arboreal arboreal tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees adj. adj. Latin arboreus= "pertaining to trees 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. 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 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
300 299 299 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 High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite 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 Prepscholar Prepscholar
301 300 300 -escent -escent in the process of becoming in the process of becoming adj., noun adj. , noun adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
302 301 301 eschew eschew avoid or abstain from avoid or abstain from verb verb same root as: German scheuen "to fear, shun, shrink from" same root as: German scheuen "to fear, shun, shrink from" True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
303 302 302 -ese -ese a native of a native of adj., noun adj. , noun Javanese</br> Vietnamese Javanese</br> Vietnamese Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
304 303 303 -esis,osis -esis, osis action, process, condition action, process, condition noun noun genesis</br> hypnosis</br> neurosis</br> osmosis genesis</br> hypnosis</br> neurosis</br> osmosis Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
305 304 304 archetype archetype prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned noun noun Greek: arkhē "beginning, origin, first place" + typos "model, type, blow, mark of a blow"=>first model 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. 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 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
342 341 341 feign feign to give false appearance or impression to give false appearance or impression verb verb He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned) He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned) Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
343 342 342 fervid, fervent fervid, fervent highly emotional; hot: " (n: fervor) highly emotional; hot: (n: fervor) adj. adj. The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism. The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
344 343 343 -fic -fic making, causing making, causing adj. adj. scientific</br> specific scientific</br> specific Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
345 344 344 fission </br> fusion fission </br> fusion fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one noun noun Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
346 345 345 flag flag 1. n. banner. </br>2. v. to wane or weaken 1. n. banner. </br>2. v. to wane or weaken noun, verb noun, verb 2. Bedeutung als Verb kommt vom gleichen germanischen Wortstamm wie "flattern" 2. Bedeutung als Verb kommt vom gleichen germanischen Wortstamm wie "flattern" 2. When <u>the runner's strength begins to <b>flag</b></u>, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. 2. When <u>the runner's strength begins to <b>flag</b></u>, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
347 346 346 flail flail flail means to wave around wildly or in an extended sense: Flounder; struggle uselessly flail means to wave around wildly or in an extended sense: Flounder; struggle uselessly verb verb Latin word flagellum, which is a whip</br>Syn: thrash, thresh, squirm Latin word flagellum, which is a whip</br>Syn: thrash, thresh, squirm The man <u>stranded on the deserted island <b>flailed</b> his arms in the air</u> to get the passing by ship captain’s attention. The man <u>stranded on the deserted island <b>flailed</b> his arms in the air</u> to get the passing by ship captain’s attention. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
348 347 347 flaunt </br> flout flaunt </br> flout flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously verb verb Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red ligh Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red ligh He came into the Church, <b><u>flaunting</b> his riches</u> with his designer clothes, <b><u>flouting</b> all rules</u> by dancing on the altar. He came into the Church, <b><u>flaunting</b> his riches</u> with his designer clothes, <b><u>flouting</b> all rules</u> by dancing on the altar. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
475 474 474 laudable laudable praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud) praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud) adj. adj. Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal</u>. Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
476 475 475 legis (lex) legis (lex) law law Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root legal</br> legislature legal</br> legislature Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
477 476 476 -less -less without without adj. adj. worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
478 477 477 leviathan leviathan giant whale, therefore, something very large giant whale, therefore, something very large noun noun from Hebrew livyathan "dragon, serpent, huge sea animal </br>a) freak, lusus naturae, monster, monstrosity b) mythical creature, mythical monster from Hebrew livyathan "dragon, serpent, huge sea animal </br>a) freak, lusus naturae, monster, monstrosity b) mythical creature, mythical monster The tree was a <b>leviathan</b> among redwoods The tree was a <b>leviathan</b> among redwoods Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
479 478 478 lexis lexis word word Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root lexicon</br> lexicography lexicon</br> lexicography Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
480 479 479 liber liber free</br> book free</br> book Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root liberty</br> library</br> liberal liberty</br> library</br> liberal Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
481 480 480 lied lied 1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth.</br>2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad. 1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. </br>2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad. verb, noun verb, noun Selbsterklaerend Selbsterklaerend 2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied. 2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
564 563 563 pater pater father father Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
565 564 564 bridle bridle headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins noun 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. 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 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
566 565 565 peccadillo peccadillo a small sin or fault a small sin or fault noun noun Spanish peccado: "sin" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin. Spanish peccado: "sin" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin. He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
567 566 566 ped ped foot foot Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
568 567 567 brimful brimful full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow adj. adj. brim is the top edge of a cup or glass brim is the top edge of a cup or glass My parents are <b>brimful</b> of chicken and brocoli My parents are <b>brimful</b> of chicken and brocoli 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
569 568 568 pedantic pedantic overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry). overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry). adj. adj. Pedantic means "like a pedant" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. Pedantic means "like a pedant" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b> When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
570 569 569 pedestrian pedestrian 1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj</u>. boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill 1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians. </br>2. <u>adj</u>. boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill adj. adj. Latin pedester meaning "going on foot" but also "plain."</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different ! Latin pedester meaning "going on foot" but also "plain. "</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different ! A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play</u>. A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
588 587 587 bursary bursary treasury, especially of a public institution or religious order; scholarship granted to a university student in need treasury, especially of a public institution or religious order; scholarship granted to a university student in need noun noun Same word root as "purse", Börse (German) Same word root as "purse", Börse (German) BAFÖG offers German students <b><u>bursaries </b>to finance their university studies</u> BAFÖG offers German students <b><u>bursaries </b>to finance their university studies</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
589 588 588 pith pith 1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something 1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something noun noun Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum 2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting "HELP", he instead said "I would most appreciate some kind assistance" 2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting "HELP", he instead said "I would most appreciate some kind assistance" 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
590 589 589 buxom buxom healthily plump and ample of figure; full-bosomed; vigorous; jolly healthily plump and ample of figure; full-bosomed; vigorous; jolly adj. adj. <u>The <b>buxom</b> waitress</u> earns more tips when she wears tight blouses. <u>The <b>buxom</b> waitress</u> earns more tips when she wears tight blouses. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
591 590 590 placate placate to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions: to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions: verb verb Syn: appease, pacify, mollify Syn: appease, pacify, mollify The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
592 591 591 plastic plastic related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) adj. adj. ic=nature of, like ic=nature of, like The artist like to work with plastic substances such as wax or clay, as they could be easily molded The artist like to work with plastic substances such as wax or clay, as they could be easily molded Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
593 592 592 callow callow youthful; immature; inexperienced; without feathers youthful; immature; inexperienced; without feathers adj. adj. Same wordroot as "Kahl", used to descreibe a featherless bird Same wordroot as "Kahl", used to descreibe a featherless bird The <u><b>callow</b> freshmen</u> at high school stood out like sore thumbs The <u><b>callow</b> freshmen</u> at high school stood out like sore thumbs 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
594 593 593 canister canister small box or case for tea, coffee, etc small box or case for tea, coffee, etc noun noun In the kitchen, my Mom keeps a <u><b>canister</b> of sugar</u> next to a canister of tea - both are round, of metal and have a fitted lid In the kitchen, my Mom keeps a <u><b>canister</b> of sugar</u> next to a canister of tea - both are round, of metal and have a fitted lid 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
597 596 596 cantankerous cantankerous ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious adj. adj. Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible. Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible. The <u><b>cantankerous</b>old ma</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with The <u><b>cantankerous</b> old man</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
598 597 597 plummet plummet to fall quickly and far to fall quickly and far verb verb Stock prices plumted after the crash Stock prices plumted after the crash 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
599 598 598 polarize polarize to cause a sharp division between two groups to cause a sharp division between two groups verb verb President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
600 599 599 polein polein sell sell Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root monopoly monopoly Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
601 600 600 polemical polemical angry, hostile, harshly critical angry, hostile, harshly critical adj. adj. Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u> With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
602 601 601 polis polis city city Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root political</br> metropolitan political</br> metropolitan Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
603 602 602 poly poly many many Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
604 603 603 ponderous ponderous heavy; massive; awkward; dull heavy; massive; awkward; dull adj. adj. A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
608 607 607 pragmatic pragmatic concerned with practical matters concerned with practical matters adj. adj. ic=nature of, like ic=nature of, like A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
609 608 608 pre pre before before Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
610 609 609 precarious precarious not secure; beset with difficulties not secure; beset with difficulties adj. adj. Latin: of precarious means "obtained by asking or praying." This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately.</br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe Latin: of precarious means "obtained by asking or praying. " This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately. </br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions</u>. Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
611 610 610 preceded preceded went before went before adj. adj. For precede, know that it's pre "first" + cedere "go"=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate For precede, know that it's pre "first" + cedere "go"=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
612 611 611 precipice precipice cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; </br>metaphorically, a very risky circumstance, a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; </br>metaphorically, a very risky circumstance, a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins noun noun Latin: "headlong" and "abrupt descent"</br>cliff, drop, drop-off Latin: "headlong" and "abrupt descent"</br>cliff, drop, drop-off Because of competition from the big convenience chains, the mom and pop store is on the <b>precipice</b> of closing its doors. Because of competition from the big convenience chains, the mom and pop store is on the <b>precipice</b> of closing its doors. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
613 612 612 capacious capacious capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy adj. adj. same word root as "capacity" same word root as "capacity" Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue</u>. Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
614 613 613 precipitate precipitate to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly verb verb adj. hastily and not well-considered adj. hastily and not well-considered Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
653 652 652 respectively respectively in the sequential order previously given in the sequential order previously given adj. adj. Each recipient was called up to receive their award, <b>respectively.</b> Each recipient was called up to receive their award, <b>respectively. </b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
654 653 653 restive</br>restful restive</br>restful restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while </br>restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. adj. adj. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become <b>restive</b> and were unable to get a <b>restful</b> night's sleep. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
655 654 654 reticent reticent hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself adj. adj. adj. introverted or silent adj. introverted or silent Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen prefers to remain reticent! Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen <u>prefers to remain <b>reticent</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
656 655 655 reverent reverent feeling or showing profound respect or veneration feeling or showing profound respect or veneration adj. adj. During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary During the funeral, humble and <b>reverent</b> silence filled the air of the sanctuary 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
657 656 656 rhetoric rhetoric the art of effective communication (written or verbal) the art of effective communication (written or verbal) noun noun ic=nature of, like</br> ic=nature of, like</br> The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric. The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on <b>rhetoric.</b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
658 657 657 riparia riparia river river Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root riparian riparian Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
659 658 658 sagacious sagacious having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). adj. adj. Latin sagacitatem"keenness of perception, quality of being acute"</br>same root as "sage"</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise Latin sagacitatem"keenness of perception, quality of being acute"</br>same root as "sage"</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br> observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
660 659 659 salubrious salubrious health-promoting health-promoting adj. adj. Latin: salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning "welfare, health.” Latin: salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning "welfare, health. ” <u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients <u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
661 660 660 sanction sanction to give official permission to give official permission verb verb v. to impose a penalty for a particular action v. to impose a penalty for a particular action n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
662 661 661 cataclysm cataclysm an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water noun noun Greekrom kata "down" + klyzein: to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood Greekrom kata "down" + klyzein: to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction</u>. The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
663 662 662 sap sap 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. noun, verb noun, verb 2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it. 2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually <u><b>sap</b> the vitality</u> of those who suffer it. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
664 663 663 sate sate to satisfy fully or to excess to satisfy fully or to excess verb verb old English/German: Satt sein</br>Syn: fill, replete, satiate old English/German: Satt sein</br>Syn: fill, replete, satiate I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
665 664 664 satiate satiate to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) verb verb often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b> Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
666 665 665 saturnine saturnine having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn adj. adj. Early English, "born under the influence of the planet Saturn", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so "gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave" Early English, "born under the influence of the planet Saturn", then believed to be furthest away from the sun, so "gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave" As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
667 666 666 cataract cataract disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness noun noun Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye</u>. Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
668 667 667 scope scope examine examine Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root microscope</br> oscilloscope microscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
669 668 668 screen screen 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group. 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group. noun noun 1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2. He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>3. The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes. 1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2. He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>3. The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
670 669 669 scrib</br>script scrib</br>script write write Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root transcribe</br> scribe</br> script transcribe</br> scribe</br> script Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
671 670 670 secular secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) adj. adj. Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school. In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
672 671 671 sediment sediment material that settles at the bottom of a body of water material that settles at the bottom of a body of water noun noun Latin: sedere, = “to settle,” or “sit.” Latin: sedere, = “to settle, ” or “sit. ” After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind. After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
680 679 679 caulk caulk make watertight by filling in cracks make watertight by filling in cracks verb verb Deutsch Wortstamm: Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel Deutsch Wortstamm: Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun. He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
681 680 680 sparse sparse scattered or scarce scattered or scarce adj. adj. adj. austere and unadorned adj. austere and unadorned With only a <u><b>sparse</b> amount of hair</u>, the man decided to completely shave his head With only a <u><b>sparse</b> amount of hair</u>, the man decided to completely shave his head 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
682 681 681 cavil cavil criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections verb verb </br>Syn: carp, chicane, quibble, quiddity </br>Syn: carp, chicane, quibble, quiddity Because my sister is so hard to please, she will <u><b>cavil</b> about the smallest of things</u>. Because my sister is so hard to please, she will <u><b>cavil</b> about the smallest of things</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
683 682 682 specious specious plausible but false plausible but false adj. adj. Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many. Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
684 683 683 sporadic sporadic occasional or scattered occasional or scattered adj. adj. Greek: "scattered." Greek: "scattered. " <u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b></u> so you will not be able to download videos. <u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b></u> so you will not be able to download videos. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
685 684 684 spurious spurious fake or false fake or false adj. adj. Latin: spurius (n.) "illegitimate child"</br>Syn: inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative Latin: spurius (n. ) "illegitimate child"</br>Syn: inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities. In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
686 685 685 stolid stolid calm and dependable calm and dependable adj. adj. Syn: dependable" or "calm" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — "empty" "blank" and "vacant, Syn: dependable" or "calm" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — "empty" "blank" and "vacant, He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
713 712 712 tortuous tortuous winding or twisty. twisted; excessively complicated winding or twisty. twisted; excessively complicated adj. adj. Note: Don't confuse this with torturous.. Synonum complicated Note: Don't confuse this with torturous. . Synonum complicated Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous. Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
714 713 713 usurpation usurpation 1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission 1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission verb verb Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation 1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. 1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
715 714 714 prescind prescind Cut off abruptly or prematurely Cut off abruptly or prematurely verb verb Latin: pre- ="before" + scindere ="to cut/split"=> "cutting off" one's attention from a subject. Latin: pre- ="before" + scindere ="to cut/split"=> "cutting off" one's attention from a subject. There is an opportunity <u>to <b>prescind</b> from emotion</u> and think critically about this very important subject There is an opportunity <u>to <b>prescind</b> from emotion</u> and think critically about this very important subject AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
716 715 715 trans trans across across Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient</br> transvaal transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient</br> transvaal Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
717 716 716 transient transient passes quickly; short-lived passes quickly; short-lived adj. adj. Latin transire, "to pass over"</br>Often used formally with the "nature", "threat", "source" & "cause"</br>can also be used for quickly changing things, like a transient feeling or facial expression</br>Syn:ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transitory, impermanent, temporary Latin transire, "to pass over"</br>Often used formally with the "nature", "threat", "source" & "cause"</br>can also be used for quickly changing things, like a transient feeling or facial expression</br>Syn:ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transitory, impermanent, temporary The snow is <b>transient</b> and will melt as soon as the sun appears. The snow is <b>transient</b> and will melt as soon as the sun appears. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
718 717 717 turpitude turpitude depravity; baseness depravity; baseness noun noun Latin turpitudo: "repulsiveness."</br>Syn: depravity Latin turpitudo: "repulsiveness. "</br>Syn: depravity Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude. Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
719 718 718 chthonic chthonic Relating to or inhabiting the underworld. Relating to or inhabiting the underworld. adj. adj. Greek khthonios "of the earth, in the earth"</br>Usually about mythological creatures, but also, perhaps about our creepy basement</br> word frequency: every 195 k pages! Greek khthonios "of the earth, in the earth"</br>Usually about mythological creatures, but also, perhaps about our creepy basement</br> word frequency: every 195 k pages! Rammstein's song "die Sonne" is filled with <b>chthonic</b> scenes of dwarf miners intertwined with Snow White fantasies. Rammstein's song "die Sonne" is filled with <b>chthonic</b> scenes of dwarf miners intertwined with Snow White fantasies. AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
720 719 719 ubiquitous ubiquitous ever-present or universal ever-present or universal adj. adj. Latin ubique: "everywhere."</br>Syn: omnipresent, everywhere Latin ubique: "everywhere. "</br>Syn: omnipresent, everywhere Singapore aims to cloak itself in <b>ubiquitous</b>, free Wi-Fi in the next few years Singapore aims to cloak itself in <b>ubiquitous</b>, free Wi-Fi in the next few years 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
763 762 762 indictment indictment a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime noun noun Syn: arraignment, citation Syn: arraignment, citation A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
764 763 763 inert inert Lacking vigor Lacking vigor adj. adj. America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people. America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
765 764 764 lax lax Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful adj. adj. Syn: slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch: Lasch Syn: slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch: Lasch Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight). Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight). Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
766 765 765 listless listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm adj. adj. Syn: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical Syn: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring! As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring! Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
767 766 766 livid livid 1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity 1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity adj. adj. Latin: "bluish-gray. </br>Syn: 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly Latin: "bluish-gray. </br>Syn: 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly 1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3</u>. <b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky” 1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3</u>. <b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky” Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
768 767 767 loll loll Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way verb verb From Dutch: loll= to doze</br>Syn: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch: sich rekeln From Dutch: loll= to doze</br>Syn: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch: sich rekeln The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
769 768 768 lurid lurid Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms adj. adj. Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow" </br>Syn: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch: Reißerisch, grell. Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow" </br>Syn: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch: Reißerisch, grell. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
816 815 815 whittle whittle Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps verb verb Old English:to cut thin shavings from (something) with a knife</br>Syn: erode, wear away, diminish Old English:to cut thin shavings from (something) with a knife</br>Syn: erode, wear away, diminish 1. The <u>carver <b>whittled</b> away</u> at a piece of wood. </br>fig. Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead <b><u>whittle</b> away</u> after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia. 1. The <u>carver <b>whittled</b> away</u> at a piece of wood. </br>fig. Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead <b><u>whittle</b> away</u> after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
817 816 816 winsome winsome Attractive or appealing in appearance or character in an open and delightful way Attractive or appealing in appearance or character in an open and delightful way adj. adj. Syn: engaging, charming, winning Syn: engaging, charming, winning After stealing food off the table, the dog begged for forgiveness by cocking his head and looking at his owner <u>in a <b>winsome</b> manner</u>. After stealing food off the table, the dog begged for forgiveness by cocking his head and looking at his owner <u>in a <b>winsome</b> manner</u>. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
818 817 817 wizened wizened Shriveled or wrinkled with age Shriveled or wrinkled with age adj. adj. Syn: lined, creased, withered Syn: lined, creased, withered His son, himself <u><b>wizened</b> old man</u>, had experienced too much to believe what he had just heard His son, himself <u><b>wizened</b> old man</u>, had experienced too much to believe what he had just heard Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
819 818 818 wry wry Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor adj. adj. Syn: ironic, sardonic, satirical Syn: ironic, sardonic, satirical Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings. Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
820 819 819 circumlocution circumlocution indirect or roundabout expression; evasion in speech or writing indirect or roundabout expression; evasion in speech or writing noun noun Latin: circum "around, round about" + locutionem "a speaking,=>round about way of speaking Latin: circum "around, round about" + locutionem "a speaking, =>round about way of speaking I would never vote for a politician who avoids answering questions through the use of <b>circumlocution.</b> I would never vote for a politician who avoids answering questions through the use of <b>circumlocution. </b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
821 820 820 abasement abasement humiliation or degradation humiliation or degradation noun noun Latin: ad "to, toward" + bassus "low, short" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn: belittlement, disgrace Latin: ad "to, toward" + bassus "low, short" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn: belittlement, disgrace Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
822 821 821 circumscribe circumscribe limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle verb verb Latin: circum= "around" + scribere,= "to write."=>draw a line around,set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, Latin: circum= "around" + scribere, = "to write. "=>draw a line around, set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee</u>. In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
829 828 828 arson arson the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property noun noun Syn: incendiarism, pyromania Same word root as "ash"</br>Syn: incendiarism, pyromania <u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire <u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
830 829 829 clamorous clamorous speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud adj. adj. Latin clamor= "a shout"</br>Syn: vociferous, noisy,blatant, clamant, strident Latin clamor= "a shout"</br>Syn: vociferous, noisy, blatant, clamant, strident The <u><b>clamorous</b> noise of the rejoicing fans</u> kept us up all night. The <u><b>clamorous</b> noise of the rejoicing fans</u> kept us up all night. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
831 830 830 barrage barrage A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows noun noun Syn: abundance, mass, profusion French: a retaining wall(eg. of a dam), later in WW1, a defense wall of non stop artillery fire</br>Syn: abundance, mass, profusion He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
832 831 831 bevy bevy a large group of people or things of a particular kind a large group of people or things of a particular kind noun noun word of unclear origin. </br>Syn: group, crowd, cluster word of unclear origin. </br>Syn: group, crowd, cluster Because my mother wrote <u>a <b>bevy</b> of items on her grocery list</u>, I was in the store for nearly two hours Because my mother wrote <u>a <b>bevy</b> of items on her grocery list</u>, I was in the store for nearly two hours Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
833 832 832 boor boor an unrefined, ill-mannered person an unrefined, ill-mannered person noun noun Syn: lout, oaf, ruffian Gleicher Wortstamm als "bauer", im Sinne von grob, unausgebildet, usw. </br>Syn: lout, oaf, ruffian End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a <b>boor.</b> Because Frank is so rude, I tend to think of him as a <b>boor. </b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
834 833 833 bucolic bucolic Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied adj. adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: rustic, rural, pastoral Greek boukolos=cowherd or herdsman+ic=nature of, like</br>Same word root as "bovine"and "cow"</br>Syn: rustic, rural, pastoral General Electric. is now swapping its <b>bucolic</b> site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront. General Electric. is now swapping its <b>bucolic</b> site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
835 834 834 canonical canonical (Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon follows a principle or rule, usually in a religious or church-related situation. But also used in mathematics, music, art adj. adj. Syn: established, authoritative Latin cononicus: "according to rule" </br>mathematics= equation reduced to its most basic form</br>canonical music=a melody line is repeated at intervals </br>Syn: established, authoritative The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same <b>canonical</b> works by European men from centuries past. 1a. His proposals were generally accepted as orthodox and <b>canonical. </br>1b. The 4 gospels of the New Testament are key in establishing the Christian <b>canon</b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
836 835 835 capricious capricious given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical adj. adj. Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
837 836 836 chauvinism chauvinism Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender noun noun Syn: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism a Napoleonic soldier, Nicholas Chauvin, was famous for his extreme patriotism, thus the origin</br>Syn: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
838 837 837 circumspect circumspect Wary and unwilling to take risks Wary and unwilling to take risks adj. adj. Syn: cautious, wary, careful Latin circum="around" + spicere="to look => "to look around. "</br>Syn: cautious, wary, careful This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
839 838 838 coalesce coalesce Come together and form one mass or whole Come together and form one mass or whole verb verb Syn: merge, unite, fuse Latin: com- "together" + alescere "be nourished"=> " grow together"</br>Syn: merge, unite, fuse As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves. As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
840 839 839 coffers coffers the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution noun noun coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables<br>=Koffer in Deutsch, <br>but coffers= resources, money, finances coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables<br>=Koffer in Deutsch, <br>but coffers= resources, money, finances The new tax <u>filled public <b>coffers</u> </b>but later slowed the economy The new tax <u>filled public <b>coffers</u> </b>but later slowed the economy Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
841 840 840 condone condone Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) verb verb Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse Things that are condoned are allowed, even if everyone isn't exactly thrilled about it. </br>Often used with "don't"</br> Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemningIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence</u>. Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning ISIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence</u>. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
842 841 841 contrite contrite feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses adj. adj. Syn: regretful, sorry, apologetic Syn: regretful, sorry, apologetic As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performanc As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performanc 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
843 842 842 credulous credulous having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïv having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïv adj. adj. Syn: gullible, naive Syn: gullible, naive Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill. Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
844 843 843 demur demur to object or protest to something to object or protest to something verb verb demur from French/Latin: de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn: object, take exception, take issue demur from French/Latin: de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn: object, take exception, take issue Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
845 844 844 depravity depravity Moral corruption; wickedness, state of being depraved, degeneracy Moral corruption; wickedness, state of being depraved, degeneracy noun noun Syn: vice, perversion, deviance Syn: vice, perversion, deviance We moved to the quiet country to <u>keep our children away from the <b>depravity</b> of city life. </u> We moved to the quiet country to <u>keep our children away from the <b>depravity</b> of city life.  </u> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
846 845 845 deride deride Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule verb verb French: de "down"+ ridere(rire) "to laugh"</br> Syn: mock, jeer at, scoff at French: de "down"+ ridere(rire) "to laugh"</br> Syn: mock, jeer at, scoff at Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrit Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrit 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
847 846 846 diatribe diatribe a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something noun noun Syn: tirade, harangue, onslaught Syn: tirade, harangue, onslaught CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words FT FT
848 847 847 dictum dictum a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle noun noun Syn: saying, maxim, axiom Latin: "something said</br>Same word root as "dictation"</br>Syn: saying, maxim, axiom Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
849 848 848 diffuse diffuse Spread out over a large area 1. v. Spread out over a large area</br>2. adj. being both verbose and ill-organised verb verb Syn: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated Latin: dis- "apart" + fundere, "to pour. "=> to pour in different directions</br>Syn1: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated </br>Syn2 : The political economy of trade is treacherous: <u>its benefits, though substantial, are <b>diffuse</u>.</b> 1. The forest was filled with a soft, <b>diffuse</b> light. </br>2. The <b>diffuse</b> report about the earthquake was both ill-organised and wordy. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
850 849 849 dilate dilate Make or become wider, larger, or more open Make or become wider, larger, or more open verb verb from dis- "apart"+ lātus"broad, wide, widespread, extended" (as in latitude)="expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Syn: enlarge, expand Latin: dis- "apart"+ lātus"broad, wide, widespread, extended" (as in latitude)="expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Syn: enlarge, expand By being able to increase heartbeat, while <b>dilating</b> blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure. By being able to increase heartbeat, while <b>dilating</b> blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
851 850 850 discordant discordant not in agreement or harmony not in agreement or harmony adj. adj. Syn: divergent, opposing, clashing Latin: dis- "apart" + cor "heart"=>not of the same heart</br>Syn: divergent, opposing, clashing</br>Ant: concord My friend believes that movies should entertain, but I insist that movies should inspire, so the two of us <u>hold <b>discordant</b> views</u> on the purpose of movies My friend believes that movies should entertain, but I insist that movies should inspire, so the two of us <u>hold <b>discordant</b> views</u> on the purpose of movies Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
852 851 851 divest divest Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment verb verb Whatever it is, when you divest something, you get rid of it. Whatever it is, when you divest something, you get rid of it. The protesters managed to have the city to <b><u>divest</b> their holdings</u> in Apartheid South Africa The protesters managed to have the city to <b><u>divest</b> their holdings</u> in Apartheid South Africa Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
853 852 852 droll droll Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement adj. adj. Syn: funny, humorous, amusing French drôle "odd, comical, funny" </br>Syn: funny, humorous, amusing Karo Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos. He was a <b>droll</b> little man with a peculiar sense of humor Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
854 853 853 echelon echelon a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society 1. a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society</br>2. a body of troops, planes, ships, birds arranged in a line diagonal to their movement. Sometimes also "V" shaped. noun noun French échelon"level, echelon" literally "rung of a ladder" itself Late Latin scala "stair </br>Syn: level, rank, grade French échelon"level, echelon" literally "rung of a ladder" itself Late Latin scala "stair</br>Syn: level, rank, grade The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities. 1. He won the Olympics, cofirming that he had reached the upper <b>echelon</b> of athletics</br>2. The aircraft flew <u>in <b>echelon</b> formation</u>, providing each plane with excellent range of vision while allowing them to act as a single unit Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
855 854 854 eddy eddy (of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way (of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way verb verb Syn: swirl, whirl, spiral. </br> plural = edd<b><u>ie</b></u>s NOT eddys Syn: swirl, whirl, spiral. </br> plural = edd<b><u>ie</b></u>s NOT eddys <u>Leonardo Da Vinci</u> could apply his <u>research into eddies</u> to the main <u>aorta</u>'s valve closing mechanism centuries before modern science proved his theories to be correct <u>Leonardo Da Vinci</u> could apply his <u>research into eddies</u> to the main <u>aorta</u>'s valve closing mechanism centuries before modern science proved his theories to be correct Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
856 855 855 effigy effigy a sculpture or model of a person a sculpture or model of a person - which in demonstrations is then often hanged, burned, or otherwise abused when protesting a despised person's actions. noun noun Syn: statue, statuette, figure Syn: statue, statuette, figure The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.' An <b>effigy</b> of the governor later was hanged in a tree on the state Capitol grounds. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
857 856 856 elucidate elucidate Make (something) clear Make (something) clear verb verb Syn: explain, make plain, illuminate Latin: e-, "thoroughly, " + lucidus, "clear, bright. "=>make things thoroughly lucid</br> Syn: explain, make plain, illuminate One was from almost 600 people who had completed. a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment. When asked for details, he declined to <b>elucidate</b> further. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
858 857 857 endemic endemic native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people adj. adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic. Greek endēmos: en= "in" + dēmos="population"+ ic=nature of, like=> "nature of being in the population. "</br>Syn: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic. One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region. 1a. Yellow fever is <b>endemic</b> in Africa, the continent where it evolved. </br>1b. Madagascar houses a huge number of <b>endemic</b> plants and animals, found nowhere else on earth. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
859 858 858 epistemology epistemology the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope noun noun Greek: "overstand" from epi "over, near" (see epi-) + histasthai "to stand" Greek: epi= "over, near" + stasthai="to stand" + ology="science/study"=> The science that stands over (it all) Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn. Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
860 859 859 epithet epithet an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse 1. a nickname or or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing</br>2. a defamatory nickname or abusive word or phrase noun noun Syn: name, label, smear Latin: epi "in addition" + tithenai "to put, to place" => (name) given in addition to"</br>Syn: name, label, smear, alias, byname, cognomen, moniker, nickname, sobriquet Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua 1. Alexander the Great was a fitting <b>epithet</b> for a great Macedonian king. </br>2. Many were offended by her use of racial <b>epithets. </b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
861 860 860 errant errant Erring or straying from the proper course or standards Erring or straying from the proper course or standards adj. adj. Syn: offending, guilty, culpable 2 origins to word 1) Same word root as "error", "to err": 2) errar'" to wander"</br>thus sometimes particularly means to "wander off course"</br>Syn: offending, guilty, culpable, naughty, off track He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter. 1a. The <b>errant</b> student was given a warning for not going directly to class. </br>1b. The <b>errant</b> gunslinging cowboy is a standard character in western novels Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
862 861 861 clamor clamor loud outcry; loud sustained noise loud outcry; loud sustained noise adj. adj. Latin clamor= "a shout"</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation Latin clamor= "a shout"</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going<u> to <b>clamor</b> for justice</u>. As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going <u>to <b>clamor</b> for justice</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
863 862 862 exemplar exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model noun noun Syn: epitome, perfect example Same root as "example"</br>The adj. "examplary" is used more often</br>Syn: model, epitome, perfect example At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it. At times 'Utopia' seems less an <b>exemplar</b> of idealism, and more of a satire on it. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
864 863 863 extol extol Praise enthusiastically Praise enthusiastically verb verb Syn: go wild about, wax lyrical about Latin: ex "up" + tollere "to raise"=> to praise</br>Syn: go wild about, wax lyrical about This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received. During the church service, the minister went out of his way to <b>extol</b> the contributions of the children’s youth choir. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
865 864 864 cloying cloying distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental adj. adj. Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally. Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally. 1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying.</br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch</u>. 1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying. </br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
866 865 865 fetid fetid smelling extremely unpleasant smelling extremely unpleasant adj. adj. Syn: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling Latin origin. </br> Donkey's bridge: "the <b>fe</b>e<b>t</b> d<b>id</b> stink. </br>"Syn: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. The <b>fetid</b> smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
867 866 866 florid florid using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose." using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose. " adj. adj. Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom</br>Syn: extravagant, grandiloquent Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom</br>Syn: extravagant, grandiloquent A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office. A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his <u>metaphors more <b>florid</b></u> than during his first stint in office. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
868 867 867 flout flout Openly disregard Openly disregard verb verb Old English origing: play the flute </br>Syn: defy, refuse to obey, go against Old English origing: play the flute </br>Syn: defy, refuse to obey, go against It relies on its members, and on institutions. to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. He <u><b>flouted</b> the law</u> and the concept of civilian safety by making a concerted effort to jaywalk every time he crossed a street Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
869 868 868 foible foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character noun noun Same root word origin as "feeble", coming from French: faible=weakness</br>. Syn: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity Same root word origin as "feeble", coming from French: faible=weakness</br>. Syn: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
870 869 869 dole dole 1. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly</br>2. money paid by the government to the unemployed 1. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly</br>2. money paid by the government to the unemployed verb verb Gleicher Wortstamm als "teilen" in Deutsch Gleicher Wortstamm als "teilen" in Deutsch 1. Once a week the priest would do his rounds and <u><b>dole</b> out</u> food to the needy</br>2. Though he is receiving unemployment, Gary wants to find a job so he can get <u>off the dole</u> immediately 1. Once a week the priest would do his rounds and <u><b>dole</b> out</u> food to the needy</br>2. Though he is receiving unemployment, Gary wants to find a job so he can get <u>off the dole</u> immediately 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
871 870 870 frenetic frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way adj. adj. Latin phreneticus, meaning “delirious.” ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: frantic, wild, frenzied Latin phreneticus, meaning “delirious. ” ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: frantic, wild, frenzied He scurried around the kitchen <b>frenetically</b> trying to cook a last-minute dinner for 30 of his closest friends. He scurried around the kitchen <b>frenetically</b> trying to cook a last-minute dinner for 30 of his closest friends. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
872 871 871 gall gall Bold, impudent behavior 1. Bold, impudent behavior</br>2. bile from the gall-bladder</br>3. a skin sore caused by chafing noun noun Syn: insolence, nerve, audacity Note this is the Noun. as a verb it often has the meaning of "to irritate" as in 3)</br> Syn: insolence, nerve, audacity With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. 1. With enough </b>gall</b> and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. </br>2. The <b>gallbladder</b> stores digestive juices made in the liver</br>3. The ill-fitting saddle chafed the horse's skin and caused a parinful <b>gall</b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
873 872 872 doleful doleful sorrowful; filled with or expressing grief; mournful sorrowful; filled with or expressing grief; mournful adj. adj. French origin: deuil: to mourn</br>Syn:mournful, sad French origin: deuil: to mourn</br>Syn:mournful, sad Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been <b>doleful</b> to the point of not being able to eat or sleep. Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been <b>doleful</b> to the point of not being able to eat or sleep. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
874 873 873 gambit gambit a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage noun noun originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Syn: plan, scheme, strategya originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Syn: plan, scheme, strategya <u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. <u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
875 874 874 goad goad stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick verb verb Syn: spur, prod, egg on Syn: spur, prod, egg on Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u> Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
876 875 875 cogency cogency power of proving or of producing belief; quality of being highly probable or convincing; force; credibility power of proving or of producing belief; quality of being highly probable or convincing; force; credibility noun noun Deutsch: überzeugend Deutsch: überzeugend The defendant <u>gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent The defendant <u>gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
877 876 876 gouge gouge Overcharge; swindle 1. to remove by making a hole</br>2. make a hole or dent or trough in something</br>3. Overcharge; swindle verb verb gouge as a noun is a chisel that is not flat, but has a trough to make a groove They <u>do not want monopolists to <b>gouge</b> consumers</u> and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening. 1. The mafiosi <b>gouged</b> out the eyes of his disloyal clan member</br>2. He skillfully gouged a trough into the plaster of Paris</br>3. They <u>do not want monopolists to <b>gouge</b> consumers</u> and stifle innovation with their overcharging. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
878 877 877 grandiloquent grandiloquent Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner adj. adj. Syn: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent Latin: grandis "big" + -loquus "speaking, "=>speak pompously</br> Syn: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.' The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity. ' Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
879 878 878 grouse grouse complain pettily; grumble complain pettily; grumble verb verb Syn: moan, groan, protest Syn: moan, groan, protest Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets. Some economists <b>grouse</b> about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
880 879 879 hapless hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate (Especially of a person) unfortunate adj. adj. Syn: unlucky, luckless, out of luck "without hap"-"hap" being another word for "fortune" or "luck. "</br>Same word root as "happiness"</br>Syn: unlucky, luckless, out of luck By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game. The <b>hapless</b> motorist had barely paid his bill and driven away from the body shop when a truck ran into his car Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
881 880 880 homage homage Special honour or respect shown publicly Special honour or respect shown publicly noun noun Syn: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration Syn: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth. Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing <b>homage</b> to the movies which enchanted them in their youth. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
882 881 881 imbue imbue Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality verb verb Syn: saturate, fill, suffuse Syn: saturate, fill, suffuse Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism. Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
883 882 882 cogitate cogitate a fancy way of saying to think hard about, think earnestly or studiously; meditate; ponder; think deeply a fancy way of saying to think hard about, think earnestly or studiously; meditate; ponder; think deeply verb verb Latin cogitatus: "to think" Latin cogitatus: "to think" After not progressing at all, he sat down and <u>consciously <b>cogitated</u></b> on what would be the right thing to do After not progressing at all, he sat down and <u>consciously <b>cogitated</u></b> on what would be the right thing to do 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
884 883 883 impasse impasse a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement noun noun Syn: deadlock, dead end, stalemate French impasse "impassable road</br>Syn: deadlock, dead end, stalemate Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue. Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
885 884 884 inculcate inculcate Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction verb verb Latin: in- "in" + calcare "to tread, press in"=>force upon, insist </br>Syn: imbue, infuse, inspire Latin: in- "in" + calcare "to tread, press in"=>force upon, insist </br>Syn: imbue, infuse, inspire The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking. The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
886 885 885 indolence indolence Avoidance of activity or exertion Avoidance of activity or exertion noun noun Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless" Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless" The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle. The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
887 886 886 inquest inquest a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death noun noun Syn: enquiry, investigation, inquisition Same word root as enquiry</br>Syn: enquiry, investigation, inquisition A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed. A <u>jury at a second <b>inquest</b> ruled</u> that they were unlawfully killed. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
888 887 887 cognate cognate related by blood; having common ancestor; related or analogous in nature, character, or function related by blood; having common ancestor; related or analogous in nature, character, or function adj. adj. com "together" + gnatus, past participle of gnasci, older form of nasci "to be born"=>common origin com "together" + gnatus, past participle of gnasci, older form of nasci "to be born"=>common origin Dutchmen speak German easily because their language is <b>cognate</b> to German Dutchmen speak German easily because their language is <b>cognate</b> to German 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
889 888 888 itinerant itinerant Traveling from place to place Traveling from place to place adj. adj. Syn: peripatetic, wandering, roving Same word root as itineray </br>Syn: peripatetic, wandering, roving My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
890 889 889 colander colander bowl-shaped strainer, used to wash or drain foods bowl-shaped strainer, used to wash or drain foods noun noun Latin colatorium "strainer" Latin colatorium "strainer" After the spaghetti was cooked, he emptied the entire pot contents into a <b>colander</b> to drain the water from the pasta After the spaghetti was cooked, he emptied the entire pot contents into a <b>colander</b> to drain the water from the pasta 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
891 890 890 largesse largesse large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit noun noun Syn: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift French word of same meaning </br>Syn: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
892 891 891 leery leery Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions adj. adj. Syn: careful, circumspect, on one's guard Syn: careful, circumspect, on one's guard The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation. The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
893 892 892 limpid limpid 1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable 1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable adj. adj. Syn: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent </br>Syn 2. lucid, plain, understandable Syn: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent </br>Syn 2. lucid, plain, understandable 1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style 1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
894 893 893 loquacious loquacious Tending to talk a great deal Tending to talk a great deal adj. adj. Syn: talkative, voluble, communicative Same word root as eloquent</br>Syn: talkative, voluble, communicative The <b>loquacious</b> professor was known for his five-hour lectures. The <b>loquacious</b> professor was known for his five-hour lectures. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
895 894 894 collate collate to assemble something in a logical sequence to assemble something in a logical sequence verb verb Latin: com "with, together" + lātus "borne, carried"=to bring together</br>collate specifically means to put pages in a correct order, but can be used more generally to mean to put anything into the proper sequence. </br>Syn: sort, order Latin: com "with, together" + lātus "borne, carried"=to bring together</br>collate specifically means to put pages in a correct order, but can be used more generally to mean to put anything into the proper sequence. </br>Syn: sort, order The clerk will <b><u>collate</b> the folders</u> into stacks based on the spelling of the client’s last name. The clerk will <b><u>collate</b> the folders</u> into stacks based on the spelling of the client’s last name. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
896 895 895 malign malign evil in nature or effect evil in nature or effect adj. adj. Syn: harmful, bad, malevolent Syn: harmful, bad, malevolent Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound. Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
897 896 896 maudlin maudlin Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental adj. adj. Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Syn: emotional, tearful, lachrymose Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus. </br>Syn: emotional, tearful, lachrymose she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes. she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and received no likes. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
898 897 897 milieu milieu a person’s social environment a person’s social environment noun noun Syn: sphere, background, backdrop French: environment, social environment, the middle (of something)</br>Syn: sphere, background, backdrop Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive.' Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive. ' Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
899 898 898 mire mire involve someone or something in (a difficult situation) involve someone or something in (a difficult situation) verb verb Old English: deep mud, bog, marsh, swampland</br>Deutsch Wortstamm "Masch"</br>Syn: entangle, tangle up, embroil Old English: deep mud, bog, marsh, swampland</br>Deutsch Wortstamm "Masch"</br>Syn: entangle, tangle up, embroil Ms Park is hopelessly <b>mired</b> in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. Ms Park is hopelessly <b>mired</b> in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
900 899 899 modish modish Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable adj. adj. Gleicher Wortstamm wie "Mode" in Deutsch </br>Syn: modern, trendy, in Gleicher Wortstamm wie "Mode" in Deutsch </br>Syn: modern, trendy, in With these <b>modish</b> safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish? With these <b>modish</b> safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish? Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
901 900 900 collateral collateral 1. adj. accompanying; concomitant</br> 2. adj. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines</br> 3. n a security pledged for the repayment of a loanguarantee, usually in the form of an asset, for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay 1. adj. accompanying; concomitant</br> 2. adj. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines</br> 3. n a security pledged for the repayment of a loanguarantee, usually in the form of an asset, for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay adj., noun adj. , noun Latin com "with, together" + lateralis "of the side=>accompanying Latin com "with, together" + lateralis "of the side=>accompanying 1. The paper machine supply contract specifically<u> limited <b>collateral</b> damage</u> due to loss of paper sales revenue caused by late machine delivery to 10% of contract value.</br>2. David and Alexander have Opa as a <u><b>collateral</b> ancestor</u></br>3. Banks only give you a loan if you can <u>provide sufficient <b>collateral</u>.</b> 1. The paper machine supply contract specifically <u>limited <b>collateral</b> damage</u> due to loss of paper sales revenue caused by late machine delivery to 10% of contract value. </br>2. David and Alexander have Opa as a <u><b>collateral</b> ancestor</u></br>3. Banks only give you a loan if you can <u>provide sufficient <b>collateral</u>. </b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
902 901 901 nascent nascent just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential adj. adj. Latin: nat=birth + escent= emerging from => just coming into existence</br>Syn: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning Latin: nat=birth + escent= emerging from => just coming into existence</br>Syn: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning Weakening the legislature in a <b>nascent</b> democracy will not fix corruption by itself. Weakening the legislature in a <b>nascent</b> democracy will not fix corruption by itself. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
903 902 902 natty natty (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable adj. adj. Gleicher Wortstamm wie "nett"</br>Syn: stylish, dapper, debonair Gleicher Wortstamm wie "nett"</br>Syn: stylish, dapper, debonair Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags. Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
904 903 903 nexus nexus a connection or series of connections linking two or more things a connection or series of connections linking two or more things noun noun Latin: nectere= "to bind or tie."</br> Syn: union, link Latin: nectere= "to bind or tie. "</br> Syn: union, link Today Facebook seems to be the <b>nexus</b> of communication Today Facebook seems to be the <b>nexus</b> of communication Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
905 904 904 nonplussed nonplussed (Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react (Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react adj. adj. Latin: non plus="no more, no further." =>go no further as I am confused, perplexed</br>Hat NICHTS mit "nonplus ultra" zu tun</br>Syn: baffled, confounded, at a loss, puzzled, perplexed Latin: non plus="no more, no further. " =>go no further as I am confused, perplexed</br>Hat NICHTS mit "nonplus ultra" zu tun</br>Syn: baffled, confounded, at a loss, puzzled, perplexed The inexperienced teenage <u>driver was <b>nonplussed</b> when his car began to slide on the ice</u>. The inexperienced teenage <u>driver was <b>nonplussed</b> when his car began to slide on the ice</u>. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
906 905 905 normative normative Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm adj. adj. Same word root as "norm" and "normal"</br> Same word root as "norm" and "normal"</br> The Japanese philosopher was highly critical of the <b><u>normative</b> thought</u> in the Japanese education system The Japanese philosopher was highly critical of the <b><u>normative</b> thought</u> in the Japanese education system Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
907 906 906 opine opine Hold and state as one’s opinion Hold and state as one’s opinion verb verb Syn: suggest, say, declare Same word root as opinion</br>Syn: suggest, say, declare Rather than disagree with my husband in public, I waited until we got home to opine my thoughts on the subject. Rather than disagree with my husband in public, I waited until we got home to <b>opine</b> my thoughts on the subject. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
908 907 907 pallid pallid (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health adj. adj. Syn: white, pasty, wan Same word root as pale</br>Syn: white, pasty, wan His pallid complexion is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors His <u><b>pallid</b> complexion</u> is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
909 908 908 panache panache Flamboyant confidence of style or manner Flamboyant confidence of style or manner noun noun Syn: self-assurance, style, flair Syn: self-assurance, style, flair Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with panache. Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with <b>panache.</b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
914 913 913 commentariat commentariat all commentators of the news media collectively all commentators of the news media collectively noun noun The political <b>commentariat</b> is beginning to say Mr. Trump has no chance of re-election. The political <b>commentariat</b> is beginning to say Mr. Trump has no chance of re-election. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
915 914 914 commodious commodious spacious and comfortable; fit; proper; convenient spacious and comfortable; fit; proper; convenient adj. adj. Latin: commodiosus "convenient, useful", which was used for "commodes"= toilet when one had "room to spare" 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> All the bedrooms in Maierhofer Halde are <b>commodious</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
916 915 915 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 Syn: point to, mean, signify Latin : pre: "before" + sagus "prophetic"=>say in advance</br>Syn: augur, forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, vaticinate Dark clouds normally presage a storm Dark clouds normally <b>presage</b> a storm Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
917 916 916 prolific prolific (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works adj. adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: productive, creative, inventive Syn: productive, creative, inventive It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year. It is true that few artists have been so <b>prolific</b>. On average, he released a studio album every year. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
918 917 917 proxy proxy a person authorized to act on behalf of another a person authorized to act on behalf of another noun noun Syn: representative, substitute, stand-in Syn: representative, substitute, stand-in During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a proxy for the A-list actor. During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a <b>proxy</b> for the A-list actor. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
919 918 918 prudish prudish having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity adj. adj. Syn: puritanical, prim, goody-goody same word root as prude</br>is not to be confused with prudence</br> Syn: puritanical, prim, goody-goody My grandmother’s narrowminded and prudish viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views My grandmother’s narrowminded and <b>prudish</b> viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
920 919 919 qualm qualm an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear noun noun Syn: misgiving, doubt, reservation Syn: misgiving, doubt, reservation I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man. I have a serious <b>qualm</b> about my teenage daughter dating an older man. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
921 920 920 quell quell Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one) Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one) verb verb Syn: calm, soothe, pacify 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 quell his upset stomach. The old man drinks warm milk to <b>quell</b> his upset stomach. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
922 921 921 quibble quibble Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter verb verb Syn: object to, criticize, nitpick Syn: object to, criticize, nitpick It is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote It is normal for married couples to <u><b>quibble</b> over</u> small things like who controls the television remote Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
923 922 922 compunction compunction feeling of deep regret; strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt feeling of deep regret; strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt noun noun Latin :com- + pungere "to prick, pierce" => prick sharply</br>remorse, self-reproach 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. The burglar acted <u>without <b>compunction</b></u> when he stole the bicycle. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
924 923 923 recalcitrant recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority adj. adj. 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 recalcitrant 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
925 924 924 recant recant Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief verb verb 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 recant the false statements 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
926 925 925 salient salient Most noticeable or important Most noticeable or important adj. adj. Syn: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious Syn: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
927 926 926 sardonic sardonic grimly mocking or cynical grimly mocking or cynical adj. adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: satirical, sarcastic, ironic 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. Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
928 927 927 savant savant a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist noun noun Syn: intellectual, scholar, sage French: knowing </br>Syn: intellectual, scholar, sage Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant.</b> Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant. </b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
929 928 928 soliloquy soliloquy an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play noun noun Syn: monologue, speech 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') 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 Medium Difficult FT FT
930 929 929 stigma stigma a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person noun noun Syn: shame, disgrace, dishonour Syn: shame, disgrace, dishonour A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded. A <b>stigma</b> against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
931 930 930 stipulate stipulate Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement verb verb Syn: set down, set out, lay down Syn: set down, set out, lay down In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them. In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can <u><b>stipulate</b> terms</u> that suit them. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
932 931 931 stratum stratum a thin layer within any structure a thin layer within any structure noun noun Syn: level, class, echelon Latin stratum "thing spread out"</br>Syn: level, class, echelon But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion. But exalting Western aviation security to a higher <b>stratum</b> than that found in Africa is a delusion. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
933 932 932 subpoena subpoena A writ ordering a person to attend a court A writ ordering a person to attend a court noun noun Syn: summons, mandate, court order Syn: summons, mandate, court order Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records. <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 Medium Difficult FT FT
934 933 933 syntax syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language noun noun Fench/Latin/Greek: syn- "together" + tassein "arrange" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together. 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 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 Medium Difficult FT FT
935 934 934 tenet tenet a principle or belief a principle or belief noun noun Syn: doctrine, precept, creed Latin tenere "to hold.</br>Syn: doctrine, precept, creed In the Warren and Burger courts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, religious accommodation was a liberal tenet. God exists is a <b>tennet</b> of most major religions. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
936 935 935 concomitant concomitant 1. adj. following or accompanying as a consequence</br>2. n. An event associated with or happening at the same time. 1. adj. following or accompanying as a consequence</br>2. n. An event associated with or happening at the same time. adj., noun adj. , noun Latin: con =with + comit=companion=>ompanion of the main event 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. 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 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
937 936 936 urbane urbane (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Urbane people are sophisticated, polished, cultured, refined. (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Urbane people are sophisticated, polished, cultured, refined. adj. adj. Syn: suave, sophisticated, debonair 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> Everything from the man’s tailored suit to his Italian shoes and expensive watch screamed <b>urbane</b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
938 937 937 concubine 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 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 noun Latin: com "with, together" + cubare "to lie down"=>mistress 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. Though he loved his<b> concubine</b> the most, the king decided long ago just to have one wife. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
939 938 938 whet whet 1. To sharpen </br>2. Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, curiosity, interest, or appetite) 1. To sharpen </br>2. Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, curiosity, interest, or appetite) verb verb Deutsch: wetzen</br>Syn: arouse, rouse, trigger Deutsch: wetzen</br>Syn: arouse, rouse, trigger 1. He sharpened (<b>whetted</b>) the knife's blade with a <u>whetting stone</u></br>2. As I walked up my grandmother’s steps, I realized the smell of her food was enough to <u><b>whet</b> my appetite</u> 1. He sharpened (<b>whetted</b>) the knife's blade with a <u>whetting stone</u></br>2. As I walked up my grandmother’s steps, I realized the smell of her food was enough to <u><b>whet</b> my appetite</u> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
940 939 939 abeyance abeyance temporary cessation or suspension temporary cessation or suspension noun noun French à"at" (see ad-) + ba(y)er "be open" = status is still open/in suspence. The word "bay" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve French à"at" (see ad-) + ba(y)er "be open" = status is still open/in suspense. The word "bay" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
941 940 940 conscientious conscientious thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort adj. adj. </br>Syn: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous </br>Syn: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous 1a.Everyone knew him to work hard and with great care and were convinced that he would continue with the <b>conscientious</b> application to the work at hand</br>1b. Because my brother is a <u>conscientious <b>objector</u></b>, he refuses to serve in the military. 1a. Everyone knew him to work hard and with great care and were convinced that he would continue with the <b>conscientious</b> application to the work at hand</br>1b. Because my brother is a <u>conscientious <b>objector</u></b>, he refuses to serve in the military. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
942 941 941 anodyne anodyne not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull adj. adj. Greek an= "without" + odyne "pain= "free pain or torment" "</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous Greek an= "without" + odyne "pain= "free pain or torment" "</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u> After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u> Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
943 942 942 bilk bilk Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification verb verb Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
944 943 943 canard canard an unfounded rumor or story an unfounded rumor or story noun noun French canard "a hoax" literally "a duck" </br>Syn: piece of gossip, whisper French canard "a hoax" literally "a duck" </br>Syn: piece of gossip, whisper The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be <u>an embarrassing <b>canard.</b></u> The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be <u>an embarrassing <b>canard. </b></u> Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
945 944 944 catalyst catalyst a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze) a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze) noun noun Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
946 945 945 catharsis catharsis the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions noun noun Latinized form of Greek katharsis " a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief Latinized form of Greek katharsis " a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger</u>. Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger</u>. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
947 946 946 cloture cloture (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote noun noun The French word for "closure", with the "s" dropped out, like hopital/hospital The French word for "closure", with the "s" dropped out, like hopital/hospital You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster. You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
948 947 947 compendium compendium a publication containing a variety of works a publication containing a variety of works noun noun Syn: compilation, anthology Syn: compilation, anthology The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes. The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
949 948 948 conscript conscript Enlist (someone) compulsorily Enlist (someone) compulsorily verb verb Syn: draft, recruit, call up Syn: draft, recruit, call up Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u> Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u> Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
950 949 949 cosset cosset 1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way 1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way verb verb Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm, </br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u> From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u> Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
951 950 950 coterie coterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastes a small group of people with shared interests or tastes noun noun French coterie "circle of acquaintances" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier "tenant of a cote" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle French coterie "circle of acquaintances" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier "tenant of a cote" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
952 951 951 daguerreotype daguerreotype A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor noun noun Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
953 952 952 dilettante dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something noun noun Syn: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer Syn: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
1009 1008 1008 polemic polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun noun Greek polemikos : "warlike, belligerent+ ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective Greek polemikos: "warlike, belligerent+ ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1010 1009 1009 précis précis a summary or abstract of a text or speech a summary or abstract of a text or speech noun noun Syn: synopsis, summation Syn: synopsis, summation His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1011 1010 1010 prosaic prosaic Commonplace; unromantic Commonplace; unromantic adj. adj. Latin prosa "prose," ordinary writing intended to communicate ideas and information+ ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday Latin prosa "prose, " ordinary writing intended to communicate ideas and information+ ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a <b>prosaic</b> little place. Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a <b>prosaic</b> little place. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1012 1011 1011 pundit pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public noun noun From Sanskrit : a pundit was a "learned Hindu" or Sanskrit expert</br>Syn: authority, adviser From Sanskrit: a pundit was a "learned Hindu" or Sanskrit expert</br>Syn: authority, adviser And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1013 1012 1012 querulous querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adj. adj. Same word root as quarrel</br>Syn: pettish, touchy, testy Same word root as quarrel</br>Syn: pettish, touchy, testy f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something. f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1014 1013 1013 quiescence quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun noun same word root as "quiet"</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency same word root as "quiet"</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1015 1014 1014 quixotic quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical adj. adj. Spanish novel "Don Quixote," whose title character is given to unrealistic schemes and great chivalry+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic Spanish novel "Don Quixote, " whose title character is given to unrealistic schemes and great chivalry+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a <b>quixotic</b> notion. The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a <b>quixotic</b> notion. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1016 1015 1015 raconteur raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way noun noun French raconter "to tell"</br>Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns French raconter "to tell"</br>Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1030 1029 1029 turgid turgid 1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen 1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen adj. adj. Latin turgidus: "swollen, inflated."</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid 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 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 Most Difficult FT FT
1031 1030 1030 tyro tyro a beginner or novice a beginner or novice noun noun Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b> <u>inexperience</u> and beat him easily Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1032 1031 1031 umbrage umbrage Offense or annoyance Offense or annoyance noun noun Old French ombrage "shade, shadow"</br>Syn: insult, affront Old French ombrage "shade, shadow"</br>Syn: insult, affront Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1033 1032 1032 verdant verdant (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation adj. adj. Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song "the green, green grass of home" The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song "the green, green grass of home" Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1034 1033 1033 virulent virulent 1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone 1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone adj. adj. Latin : poison "virus"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive Latin: poison "virus"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive 1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy. 1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite. </br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months. </br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1035 1034 1034 vitriol vitriol Cruel and bitter criticism Cruel and bitter criticism noun noun Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1036 1035 1035 vociferous vociferous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too adj. adj. Latin : vox "voice" + stem of ferre "to carry,"Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy Latin: vox "voice" + stem of ferre "to carry, "Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date. Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1037 1036 1036 xenophobia xenophobia Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries noun noun Greek : xeno- "foreign, strange" + -phobia "fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn : Greek: xeno- "foreign, strange" + -phobia "fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn: Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1210 1209 1209 fin fin end end Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root finish</br> finish</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1211 1210 1210 flect</br>flex flect</br>flex bend bend Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1212 1211 1211 downcast downcast low in spirits; depressed; directed downward low in spirits; depressed; directed downward adj. adj. Syn: blue, depressed, dispirited, down, down in the mouth, downhearted, gloomy, grim, low, low-spirited Syn: blue, depressed, dispirited, down, down in the mouth, downhearted, gloomy, grim, low, low-spirited The Dutch football team generally leave the field <b>downcast</b> after playing against Germany The Dutch football team generally leave the field <b>downcast</b> after playing against Germany 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1213 1212 1212 draconian draconian extremely harsh; very severe, oppressive or strict extremely harsh; very severe, oppressive or strict adj. adj. Named after Dracon,the archon of Athens who laid down a code of laws that mandated death as punishment for minor crimes. Named after Dracon, the archon of Athens who laid down a code of laws that mandated death as punishment for minor crimes. Giving someone a life sentence for stealing a loaf of bread is a <b>draconian</b> punishment Giving someone a life sentence for stealing a loaf of bread is a <b>draconian</b> punishment 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1214 1213 1213 frag</br> fract frag</br> fract break break Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal Latin words Latin words nko nko
1215 1214 1214 fug fug flee</br> flee</br> Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fugitive</br> fugitive</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1216 1215 1215 drawl drawl speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance noun noun He spoke with a <u>Southern <b>drawl</u></b>, and had a cowboy hat and boots to match He spoke with a <u>Southern <b>drawl</u></b>, and had a cowboy hat and boots to match 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1233 1232 1232 leg</br> lig</br> lect leg</br> lig</br> lect choose</br> gather choose</br> gather Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root ligament ligament Latin words Latin words nko nko
1234 1233 1233 potentate potentate monarch; ruler who is unconstrained by law monarch; ruler who is unconstrained by law noun noun Latin: potent= strong + ate=strong person</br>Syn: dictator 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. 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 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1235 1234 1234 irredentist irredentist Wishing to annex same speaking neighbouring regions into own country. Wishing to annex same speaking neighbouring regions into own country. adj. 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. 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. 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 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1236 1235 1235 promulgate promulgate 1. proclaim doctrine or law</br>2. make known by official publication 1. proclaim doctrine or law</br>2. make known by official publication verb verb Latin: pro "forth" + vulgare "make public, publish."</br>Syn1: declare </br> Syn2: proclaim, announce, promote 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>. 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 AMB Web Web
1237 1236 1236 prudence 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 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 noun Latin prudentia = "foresight, sagacity." </br>Syn: cautious, carefulness</br>Not to be confused with prude, from French=excessively modest/proud 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. 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 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1238 1237 1237 luc</br> lum luc</br> lum light light Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root luminary</br> lucifer</br> luminary</br> lucifer</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1239 1238 1238 perdition perdition unending damnation; the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment unending damnation; the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment noun noun Latin: Perdre=get lost </br>Syn: Hell, inferno Latin: Perdre=get lost </br>Syn: Hell, inferno He did not wish to end up in the the fires of perdition He did not wish to end up in the the fires of perdition AMB AMB TCE TCE
1240 1239 1239 gon gon angle angle Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root polygon</br> hexagon</br> polygon</br> hexagon</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1247 1246 1246 juven juven young young Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root juvenile</br> juvenile</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1248 1247 1247 lip lip fat fat Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root liposuction</br> lipid</br> liposuction</br> lipid</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1249 1248 1248 iso iso equal equal Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root isobar</br> isometric</br> isobar</br> isometric</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1250 1249 1249 lact lact milk milk Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding) lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1251 1250 1250 lud</br> lus lud</br> lus play play Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude. allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude. Latin words Latin words nko nko
1252 1251 1251 later later side side Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root lateral</br> latitude</br> lateral</br> latitude</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1253 1252 1252 magn magn great great Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root magnificent</br> magnificent</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1259 1258 1258 sub-, su-, sou, sous sub-, su-, sou, sous word-forming element meaning "under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division" word-forming element meaning "under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division" Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m substantial substantial Latin words Latin words nko nko
1260 1259 1259 apostatize apostatize abandon one.s faith, principles, or church abandon one's faith, principles, or church noun noun apostate is the person who is apostatizing apostate is the person who is apostatizing He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church AMB AMB TCE TCE
1261 1260 1260 edge out edge out to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something) to slowly become more successful, popular, etc. , than (someone or something) verb verb The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition</u>. The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1262 1261 1261 migr migr wander wander Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1262 mir look Greek/Latin root Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace mirage</br> mirror</br> Latin words nko
1263 excise a tax. noun comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the "excise"as a verb. when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1264 felicity 1. a state of happiness state ranging from contentment to intense joy</br>2. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) noun Latin: felicitatem / felix "happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile"</br>Syn: happiness, blissfulness, felicitousness 1. When my mother watched me graduate, she had such a look of <b>felicity</b> on her face.</br>2a. The curve of her mouth gives her a Mona Lisa smile, but that's just a <b>felicity</b> of her anatomy.</br>2b. The poet was well known for his <b>felicities</b> with words AMB TCE
1265 mot</br> move move Greek/Latin root motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, </br>movement Latin words nko
1266 edifice building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls noun Old French edifice "building"</br>To merit being called an edifice, a building must be important. The company’s world headquarters will soon be relocated to an imposting <b>edifice</b> down the street. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1267 mut change Greek/Latin root mutation (a change), mutability (ability to change), mutable(changeable), mutant(a changed being), mutate (to change), mutagen(an agent that generates change) Latin words nko
1268 myo muscle Greek/Latin root myasthenia (weakness of the muscles), myalgia (muscular pain), myology (the science of muscles), Latin words nko
1269 mand order, summon Greek/Latin root mandatory, command, countermand(retract an order), mandamus (court order/summons), mandatary(somone who has received a mandate), demand (completely order), reprimand(summon(=mand) to press/hold=pri, back=re), Latin words nko
1270 efface 1. rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing</br>2. to make (oneself) modestly or shyly inconspicuous verb French: effacer: remove the face of. 1. the coins had their most important markings <b>effaced</b> through their use in time.</br>2. He newcomer <b>effaced</b> himself from the discussion in the room 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1271 nav ship Greek/Latin root navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy Latin words nko
1272 neg deny Greek/Latin root negate</br> negative</br> Latin words nko
1273 ellipsis 1. the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete</br>2. punctuation (often 3 full-stops) that is used to show where words have been left out noun 1. “Begin when ready” for “Begin when you are ready” is an example of <b>ellipsis</b>2. The plural of ellipsis is…ellipses, so please Alexander, don't ask Daddy to edit out the …<b>ellipsis</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1263 1274 1262 nov mir new look Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace novelty mirage</br> mirror</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1264 1275 1263 ocul excise eye a tax. Greek/Latin root noun comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the "excise"as a verb. ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye) when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b> Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1265 1276 1264 oper felicity work 1. a state of happiness state ranging from contentment to intense joy</br>2. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) Greek/Latin root noun Latin: felicitatem / felix "happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile"</br>Syn: happiness, blissfulness, felicitousness operate</br> 1. When my mother watched me graduate, she had such a look of <b>felicity</b> on her face. </br>2a. The curve of her mouth gives her a Mona Lisa smile, but that's just a <b>felicity</b> of her anatomy. </br>2b. The poet was well known for his <b>felicities</b> with words Latin words AMB nko TCE
1275 1286 1274 phon nov sound new Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root gramaphone, telephone, novelty Latin words Latin words nko nko
1276 1287 1275 plic ocul fold</br> bend</br>weave eye Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root pliable, ply (as in layer, eg. Toilet paper), accomplice (someone woven into doing something), implicate(to fold into), duplicate (fold twice,ie. Copy), comply (interweaved with) ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1277 1288 1276 embroider oper 1. decorate with needlework; </br>2. add details to work verb Greek/Latin root 1. His uniform vest reads "sheriff" in big letters, with his sheriff star shining right above his <b><b>embroidered</b> name</u>.2. The fisherman <u><b>embroidered</b> a story</u> about the 38 inch striped bass he almost caught this morning. operate</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1278 1289 1277 encompass eluding 1. surround; form a circle or ring around; </br>2. include, enclose; envelop 1. avoiding capture, especially by cunning</br>2. to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of </br>3. defies explanation verb adj. Latin: en- "make, put in" + compass="Zirkel" auf Deutsch (nicht Kompass) </br>Syn :contain Latin: ex "out, away" + ludere "to play"=>to get away by playing tricks/games 1a. A lecture on Edward Hopper <b><u>encompassed</b> all aspects</u> of his life and art</br>1b. The plan <b>ecompassed</b> a number of aims 1. The mice seemed to be masters at <u>eluding</u> the traps2. The subtlety of the foreigner's statements were simply <u>eluding</u> to them</br>3. Sometimes there are phenomena in quantum physics that <u><b>elude</b> explanation</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1279 1290 1278 pot emaciated drink thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease Greek/Latin root adj. Syn: decay, droop, fade, fail, flag, go, lag, languish, sag, sink, waste (away), weaken, wilt, wither potable water</br> The TV scenes of children's bloated bellies and <b>emaciated</b> bodies was enough to initiate an outpouring of support against the famine. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1280 1291 1279 poten emaciation powerful extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease) Greek/Latin root noun </br>Syn: boniness, bonyness, gauntness, maceration potentate</br> potent This collective <b>emaciation</b> of the Venezualian people is referred to dryly there as “the Maduro diet, ” Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1281 1292 1280 prehend</br> prehens pel</br> pulse take</br> grasp drive Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root comprehend</br> aprehend</br> impel(drive into), expel(drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), compel(drive to go with)</br>impulse, catapult, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1323 1334 1322 san solv</br>solu health loosen Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root sanitation</br> sanitary</br>sanitorium</br>sanitize</br>sane dissolve, solve, solution, resolve, dissolution, etc. Latin words Latin words nko nko
1324 1335 1323 enunciate entomologist speak distinctly; state or set forth clearly or systematically; pronounce; articulate a scientist who studies insects verb noun Latin: ex "out" + nuntiare "to announce"=>declare, express</br>Good enunciation is similar to pronunciation, but describes more specifically how clearly someone expresses themselves</br>Syn: articulate, vocalise reek entomon="insect 1a. The speech coach reminded the students to <b><u>enunciate</b> their words</u> so people could comprehend what they were saying.</br>1b. The teacher was careful to <u><b>enunciat</b>e each step of the process</u> so her young students would not be confused “Everybody loves fireflies, ” said Sara Lewis, an <b>entomologist</b> who specializes in lightning bugs at Tufts University 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1325 1336 1324 chagrin soph anxiety caused by humiliation or injured pride; disappointment wisdom noun Greek/Latin root French: "melancholy, anxiety, vexation." <u>Much to my <b>chagrin</u></b>, I failed my math test. sophomore</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1326 1337 1325 environs spec</br>spect</br>spic parts or places which surround another place, or lie in its neighborhood; suburbs look</br> appear noun Greek/Latin root environs=surroundings in French. Same word root as "environment" Upon arrival at the park hotel, he decided to take a walk in the <b>environs</b> spectator, spectacles, spectacular, 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1327 1338 1326 son spir sound breathe Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root sonor, dissonance, sonata, sonant aspiration</br> expiration</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1328 1339 1327 epicure sta- a person with refined taste, especially in food and wine stand noun Greek/Latin root "follower of Epicurus,", Athenian philosopher who taught that pleasure is the highest good</br>Syn: bon vivant, epicurean, foodie, gastronome, gourmet My uncle is an <b>epicure</b> who will travel across the country to find a tasty dish Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; apostate; astatic; circumstance; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; distance; ecstasy; epistasis; establish; estate; extant; hypostasis; instant; institute; interstice; isostatic; obstacle; obstinate; persist; prostate; prostitute; resist; restive; restore; solstice; stable, stage; stalwart; stamen; stand; standard; stanza; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; subsist; substance 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1329 1340 1328 teg</br>tect string</br>strict cover bind Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root tectonic plates</br> stringent, string, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1330 1341 1329 epigram stru</br>struct witty thought or saying, usually short; short, witty poem expressing a single thought or observation build noun Greek/Latin root Latin epigramma "an inscription"</br>An epigram is a little poem or clever statement, and an epigraph is a sub-category of epigram, viz: a witty statement that's inscribed somewhere, such as on a building or at the beginning of a chapter or book. One of Oscar Wilde's many memorable <b>epigrams</b> is "I can resist everything but temptation." structure</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1366 1377 1365 inane </br> innate excoriate inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned scold with biting harshness; strip skin off; abrade adj. verb in=in + nat=born=>born with Latin: to flay, strip off the skin of a hide</br>This verb goes beyond mere criticism; it implies anger, a harsh and insulting tone, and even a scathing attack He had an innate ability to make inane comments 1. How dare my mother <b>excoriate</b> me for getting pregnant outside of marriage when she did the same thing?</br>2. When I fell off my father's recumbant bike, I <b>excorciated</b> the skin on the inside of my lower arm. Easily confused words 1000 Difficult GRE words Khan Examword
1367 1378 1366 incumbent </br> recumbent vol incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position wish</br> will adj. Greek/Latin root Latin: in=in, on, upon + recumbent=Lying down => resting or lying on something The <u>future <b>incumbent</b></u> went to his job interview in a <b><u>recumbent</b> bicyle</u> volunatary</br> Easily confused words Latin words Khan nko
1368 1379 1367 loath </br> loathe vor</br>vour loath=To be unwilling to do something </br> loath<b><u>e</b></u>=To hat<b><u>e</b></u> someone or something eat verb, noun Greek/Latin root both have same Germanic root: "leiden", with its 2 meanings, too. </br>1. Leiden etwas zu tun </br> jmdm nicht leiden können. The secretary was <b><u>loath</b> to do the filing</u> and <b><u>loathed</b> her boss</u> for insisting she did it voracious, Easily confused words Latin words Khan nko
1369 1380 1368 circum xen</br>xeno word-forming element meaning (all)around, round about on all sides foreign Latin Prefix Greek/Latin root circumnavigate: sail around the globe</br>circumpolar: surround one of the poles</br>circumscribe: to make a circle around= to encompass</br>circumspect: looking around from all sides=suspect</br>circumvent: to go around</br>circumvolve: to turn or to cause to roll around Circa, circuit, circumcision, circus, circumference, circumspection, circumstance</br> circadian: about a day</br>circumambient: surroundings</br> circumambulate: to walk around</br>circumbendibus: a round about way - round the bend</br>circumcise: cut around</br>circumflex: sign bent around</br> circumfluent:a fluid flowing around</br>circumjacent:bordering on every side</br>circumlocution: a round about way of speaking, ie. elusive xenophobe</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1370 1381 1369 venal</br>venial xer venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive dry adj. Greek/Latin root venal same root as "vendre" in French;</br>venail: Latin venialis "pardonable" The <u><b>venial</b> acts of the cheeky children</u> in no way are comparable to those terrible acts committed by <u><b>venal</b> persons</u> to satify their avarice. xerox</br> Easily confused words Latin words Khan nko
1371 1382 1370 contra</br> contro</br> counter execrable against very bad; extremely inferior; intolerable; very hateful Latin Prefix adj. Latin: "to utter a curse; to hate or abhor. "</br>Syn: deplorable, miserable, woeful, wretched</br> counter productive</br> counter force</br> Most of the people who survived the <u><b>execrable</b> conditions of Nazi concentration camps</u> report that they still experience nightmares of those horrible days. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1372 1383 1371 de allusion</br>illusion</br>delusion down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about</br>completely allusion=An allusion is a reference, direct or implied, to something or someone </br> illusion=An illusion, on the other hand, is something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality. </br>A delusion is a false belief or opinion Latin Prefix noun Try associating the beginning I in illusion with an eye, relating the term to optical illusions. </br>Keep in mind the prefix de-, denoting privation or negation, provides a hint to the more serious contexts in which this term is sometimes used. decline</br> descent</br> The author’s new book contains an <b>allusion</b> to mythological gods</br>A mirage is a type an optical illusion. </br>it was heartbreaking to witness my ailing grandmother’s <b>delusion</b> that her deceased husband was alive Latin words Easily confused words nko Khan
1376 1387 1375 equi fortify </br> mortify equal fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it</br>mortify=highly embarassed Latin Prefix verb equinox, He was <b>mortified</b> to found out his expensive supplements were fake and would not <b>fortify</b> him ! Latin words Easily confused words nko Khan
1377 1388 1376 e</br> ex</br> extra immure </br> inure out of</br> from immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it Latin Prefix adj. exuberant,exacerbation,exact,exaggerate,exalt,examine,example,exanimate,exarch,exasperate,excavate,exceed,excel,excellence,excellent,excelsior,except,excerpt,excess,exchange,excise,excision,excite,exclaim,exclude,exclusion,excommunicate,excommunication,excoriate,excrement,excrescence,excrescent,excrete,excruciate,exculpate,excursion,excuse,execrate,execration,execute,exegesis,exempt,exemption,exercise,exert She locked all the doors and <b><u>immured</b> herself in the study</u> - and after 6 months of studiousness <u>had become <b>inure</b> to that hard life</u>. Latin words Easily confused words nko Khan
1378 1389 1377 extra part 2 of 2. inane </br> innate out of</br> beyond inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned Latin Prefix adj. in=in + nat=born=>born with beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell) He had an innate ability to make inane comments Latin words Easily confused words nko Khan
1379 1390 1378 hyper incumbent </br> recumbent too much incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position Latin Prefix adj. Latin: in=in, on, upon + recumbent=Lying down => resting or lying on something hyper ventilate</br> hyperbole</br> The <u>future <b>incumbent</b></u> went to his job interview in a <b><u>recumbent</b> bicyle</u> Latin words Easily confused words nko Khan
1380 1391 1379 hypo loath </br> loathe too little</br> under loath=To be unwilling to do something </br> loath<b><u>e</b></u>=To hat<b><u>e</b></u> someone or something Latin Prefix verb, noun both have same Germanic root: "leiden", with its 2 meanings, too. </br>1. Leiden etwas zu tun </br> jmdm nicht leiden können. hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a "high"), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b The secretary was <b><u>loath</b> to do the filing</u> and <b><u>loathed</b> her boss</u> for insisting she did it Latin words Easily confused words nko Khan
1381 1392 1380 exegesis circum explanation; interpretation, especially of biblical or religious text word-forming element meaning (all)around, round about on all sides noun Latin Prefix Greek: ex "out" + hegeisthai "to lead, guide"=>explanation, interpretation often by somene else</br>"Jesus" seems to be linked to the greek root word, too. </br>eisegesis is to interpret a text oneself circumnavigate: sail around the globe</br>circumpolar: surround one of the poles</br>circumscribe: to make a circle around= to encompass</br>circumspect: looking around from all sides=suspect</br>circumvent: to go around</br>circumvolve: to turn or to cause to roll around Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote a simple <b>exegesis</b> of the passage. Circa, circuit, circumcision, circus, circumference, circumspection, circumstance</br> circadian: about a day</br>circumambient: surroundings</br> circumambulate: to walk around</br>circumbendibus: a round about way - round the bend</br>circumcise: cut around</br>circumflex: sign bent around</br> circumfluent:a fluid flowing around</br>circumjacent:bordering on every side</br>circumlocution: a round about way of speaking, ie. elusive 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1382 1393 1381 vindicate</br>vindictive venal</br>venial vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive verb, adj. adj. venal same root as "vendre" in French; </br>venail: Latin venialis "pardonable" After the forensic investigator, to everyone's surprise, <b>vindicated</b> the accused's statements with facts, the victim's family became very <b>vendicative</b> and threatened him. The <u><b>venial</b> acts of the cheeky children</u> in no way are comparable to those terrible acts committed by <u><b>venal</b> persons</u> to satify their avarice. Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan Khan
1410 1421 1409 acolyte se 1. A person who helps with religious services</br>2. a fan or follower of the famous apart</br> away noun Latin Prefix 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. separate AMB Latin words Mashima nko
1411 1422 1410 ipso facto by that very fact or act, as an inevitable result Latin Latin: Ipso facto literally means "by that very fact" A liberal arts education does not <b>ipso facto</b> lead to a life of low-wage jobs and financial irresponsibility vocab SMB
1412 1424 1411 ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante exalt/exult one who To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. Latin Suffix verb ex "out, out of, from within" + <b>a</b>ltus "high"=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex"out, out of, from within" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy sycophant</br> While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams. Latin words Easily confused words nko SMB
1413 1430 1412 supposition super the cognitive process of conjecturing above</br> beyond noun Latin Prefix Same word root as suppose Not having any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b> that Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven. supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn</b></br> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Latin words Barron nko
1414 1432 1413 hood exceptionable / exceptional state of exceptionable: something to find fault with</br>exceptional: something remarkable or particularly unusual Latin Suffix adj. childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, It was an <b>exceptional</b> event as the harsh food critic found nothing <b>exceptionable</b> with the meal Latin words Easily confused words nko SMB
1415 1436 1414 ious exude characterized by discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities Latin Suffix verb Latin: ex öut"+ sudāre "to sweat. "=> to sweat out</br>Syn: exudate, ooze, ooze out, transude gracious, obvious, 1a. Confidence <b>exuded</b> out of his every single of John F. Kennedy's pores, while Jackie Kennedy exuded class. </br>1b. The skunk <b>exuded</b> a foul smell Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1416 1441 1415 mony exult state of rejoice; feel extreme happiness Latin Suffix verb state of matrimony (being married) My mother <b>exulted</b> when she got the last 2 tickets to the Robbie Williams concert. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1441 1469 1440 dichotomy formidable a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses 1. arousing fear, dread, or alarm </br>2. ending to inspire awe or wonder noun adj. Greek dikhotomia "a cutting in half, Latin formidare, "to fear." The statement: "All cars are either small and efficient or large and polluting" is a <u>false <b>dichotomy</b></u> because there are some cars that don't fit into either category. 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> Hi Freq. GRE Hard 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1442 1470 1441 digression mony a message that departs from the main subject state of noun Latin Suffix Latin: dis- "apart, aside" (see dis-) + gradi "to step, go"=>act of deviating from the main subject matter in speaking or writing The <u>professor's <b>digression</b> from the lesson's theme</u> was another subtle attempt to indoctrinate the class with his radicalism state of matrimony (being married) Hi Freq. GRE Medium Latin words Barron nko
1443 1471 1442 disjointed forswear taken apart at the points of connection 1. renounce or deny something, especially under oath, but sometimes just earnestl adj. verb for=away, opposite(wie "ver" in Deutsch) + swear (an oath)=> to retract an oath</br>Syn: abjure, recant, resile, retract His <u><b>disjointed</b> argument</u> didn't make much sense 1 .Hector chose to <b>forswear</b> his gang allegiance and join the army. </br>2. Hi Freq. GRE Hard 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1444 1472 1443 dismiss fractious stop associating with, to let go, brush aside, declare void, end an encounter 1. inclined to make trouble; quarrelsome, irritable</br>2. disobedient verb adj. Syn1: cranky, irritable, nettlesome, peckish, peevish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, techy, testy, tetchy</br>Syn2: recalcitrant, refractory</br> <u>She <b>dismissed</b> his advances</u> 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 Hi Freq. GRE Easy 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1445 1473 1444 dissolution ous</br> ose separation into component parts full of noun Latin Suffix same root as dissolve She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u> lachrymose(full of tears)</br> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Latin words Barron nko
1446 1445 ship state of</br> skill Latin Suffix workmanship, craftmanship, friendship Latin words nko
1447 1474 1446 distend some cause to expand as if by internal pressure characteristic of verb Latin Suffix Latin dis-=“apart,” + tendere= “to stretch=> <u>The pregrant woman's belly began to <b>distend </b></u>as the baby grew.  wholesome Hi Freq. GRE Medium Latin words Barron nko
1448 1475 1447 dormant tude inactive but capable of becoming active state of adj. Latin Suffix dormir=to sleep The <u><b>dormant</b> volcano errupted</u> after many years of inactivity. certitude, magnitude, fortitude, gratitude Hi Freq. GRE Easy Latin words Barron nko
1449 1448 ward in the direction of Latin Suffix forward</br> backward</br> Latin words nko
1450 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
1451 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
1452 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
1453 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
1454 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
1455 1476 1454 effrontery akantha audacious behavior that you have no right to thorn noun Greek/Latin root a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. The couple strolled into the crowded restaurant, demanded the best table and threatened the staff but were soon <u>rejected by the maitre d' for their <b>effrontery.</b></u> acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree) Hi Freq. GRE Medium Root words Barron SMB
1456 1477 1455 embellish qualify make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color 1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement verb verb em=to make, bel=beauty 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. <u>Mom <b>embellished</b> the cake</u> with a cherry on the top 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> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Common GRE Barron MSU
1457 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
1458 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
1459 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
1460 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
1461 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
1462 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
1463 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
1464 1478 1463 equanimity castigation steadiness of mind under stress harsh verbal reprimand noun noun Latin: equi= "even, level" + animus "mind, spirit"=>evenness in temper The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation. The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1465 1464 conciliatory making or willing to make concessions adj. Latin: conciliatus "to bring together, win over" same root as "council"+ –ory "relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor</u>. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1466 1465 contention the act of competing as for profit or a prize noun "a violent effort to obtain something" Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob? Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1467 1479 1466 euphemism conundrum an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one a difficult problem noun noun Greek euphemismos, meaning "good speech" unclear origin "holiday in Dachau" was a <b>euphenism</b> of the nazis to hide the terror they were planning in the concentration camps The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1468 1480 1467 exigency daunt 1. something that is demanded in a giving situation. </br>2. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action cause to lose courage noun adj. French: exiger=demand, Latin: exigentia "urgency" </br>Syn: urgent demand Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy) 1. Bill’s allergy medication is an<b> exigency</b> he always carries around in case of an attack.</br>2. These suggestions <u>address the <b>exigencies</b></u> of the moment. David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1469 1481 1468 fatuous deterrent devoid of intelligence something immaterial that interferes with action or progress adj. noun Syn: asinine, inane, mindless, vacuous, foolish Latin: de "away" + terrere "frighten, fill with fear" Buying a car without negotiating down the price is <u><b>a fatuous</b> move</u>. North Korea is proud of its <u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1470 1482 1469 fawning dichotomy attempting to win favor by flattery a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses noun noun Old English: verwandt mit "feiern" Greek dikhotomia "a cutting in half, The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges. The statement: "All cars are either small and efficient or large and polluting" is a <u>false <b>dichotomy</b></u> because there are some cars that don't fit into either category. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1471 1483 1470 felicitous digression exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate a message that departs from the main subject adj. noun From felix (genitive felicis) "happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile" Latin: dis- "apart, aside" (see dis-) + gradi "to step, go"=>act of deviating from the main subject matter in speaking or writing Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family. The <u>professor's <b>digression</b> from the lesson's theme</u> was another subtle attempt to indoctrinate the class with his radicalism Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1472 1484 1471 fervor disjointed feelings of great warmth and intensity taken apart at the points of connection noun adj. He had great fervor for FC Basel His <u><b>disjointed</b> argument</u> didn't make much sense Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1473 1485 1472 frugality dismiss prudence in avoiding waste stop associating with, to let go, brush aside, declare void, end an encounter noun verb His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment <u>She <b>dismissed</b> his advances</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1474 1473 dissolution separation into component parts noun same root as dissolve She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1475 1486 1474 futile distend producing no result or effect cause to expand as if by internal pressure adj. verb Latin futilis= "leaky." the image of a leaky vessel is a good illustration of the adjective. Pouring water into a leaky bucket is futile. Latin dis-=“apart, ” + tendere= “to stretch=> Hopefully all the time you're spending studying vocabulary won't turn out to be futile <u>The pregrant woman's belly began to <b>distend </b></u>as the baby grew.   Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1476 1487 1475 iconoclastic dormant characterized by attack on established beliefs inactive but capable of becoming active adj. adj. Greek eikōn, or "image" coupled with -klastēs, "one who breaks"=> one who breaks icons dormir=to sleep In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. The <u><b>dormant</b> volcano errupted</u> after many years of inactivity. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1477 1488 1476 idolatry effrontery the worship of objects or images as gods audacious behavior that you have no right to noun noun Both <u>abhorred <b>idolatry</b></u> and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God The couple strolled into the crowded restaurant, demanded the best table and threatened the staff but were soon <u>rejected by the maitre d' for their <b>effrontery. </b></u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1529 1547 1528 stint forensic 1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities relating to the use of science or technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law noun, verb adj. word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth) 1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son. The crime scene investigators collected several <b>forensic</b> samples at the site of the murder. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1530 1548 1529 striate proscribe marked with stripes, stria or striations command against adj. verb sounds like stripes, which has the same word root Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine 1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier. Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1531 1549 1530 subside qualified wear off or die down 1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid verb adj. The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. 1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg. at speeds close to light Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1532 1531 quiescent being quiet or still or inactive adj. Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet 1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1533 1550 1532 supersede rarefied take the place or move into the position of 1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density verb adj. Syn1: levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma 1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1534 1551 1533 excise recluse cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting one who lives in solitude verb noun ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out Greek erēmos, = “solitary. ” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod 1000 Difficult GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Examword Barron
1535 1552 1534 tangential refractory of superficial relevance if any stubbornly resistant to authority or control adj. adj. Syn: digressive, irrelevant Latin meaning "breaking up, obstinate", also "not responsive to something. I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1538 1555 1537 unwarranted resolution incapable of being justified or explained a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner adj. noun Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water The board passed a resolution Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1539 1556 1538 veracious forlorn habitually speaking the truth 1. forgotten, sad and lonely because of isolation or desertion. </br>2. being in poor condition</br>3. nearly hopeless adj. adj. Latin: from verus "true"</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an "e") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie Gleicher Wortstamm wie "verlieren/verlassen"</br>Syn1: abandoned, disconsolate, depressed,despondent, despairing</br>Syn2: abandoned ,</br>Syn3: desperate, pessimistic, “Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth 1. He felt miserable and simultaneously desolate because he believed he was alone and <b>forlorn</b></br>2. Detroit is ridden with <b>forlorn</b> tumbledown buildings</br>3. At the last second of the game he made a <b>forlorn</b> attempt to win the game by trying to score from his own goalmouth Hi Freq. GRE Hard 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1540 1557 1539 vituperative sage marked by harshly abusive criticism a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics adj. noun Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say "try harder next time." Instead it gives the sense of "go away and never come back." Old French sage "wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful" The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1541 1558 1540 wary saturate marked by keen caution and watchful prudence infuse or fill completely adj. verb 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>. The heavy rainstorm <u><b>saturated</b> the ground</u>, leaving puddles on the lawn because no more water can be absorbed. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1542 1559 1541 zealot savor a fervent and even militant proponent of something a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one noun noun The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine Old French savor "flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning; delight, pleasure, " itself from Latin: sapor During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.   Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and <u><b>savor</b> the taste</u>. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1543 1560 1542 excise secrete cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting 1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret verb verb ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> 1. The lemon <u><b>secreted</b> its juice</u> as it was squeezed</br>2. The money was <b>secreted</b> from his children 1000 Difficult GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Examword Barron
1544 1661 1543 excise franchise a tax. 1. privilege or right officially granted a person or a group by a government( eg. rights of citizenship or to vote) </br>2. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular area noun noun comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the "excise" verb word, which is Latin origin! when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b> 1. Citizens in the US have their <b>franchise</b> guaranteed via amendments to the constituion</br>2. McDonalds, KFC and BurgerKing have a franchise business model, where one can buy a license in order to sell their products AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words Prepscholar Examword
1545 1544 skeptic someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs noun "member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge"</br>Syn: sceptic, dDoubting Thomas I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1546 1662 1545 acquiesce fretful assent; agree without protesting disposed to fret; ill-humored; peevish; angry; in a state of vexation verb adj. 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. Gleicher Wortstamm wie "Fressen" (es frisst mich auf)</br> While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b> The student was fretful he would not get accepted into the college of his choice. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1547 1663 1546 connote frivolity to imply something in addition to what is apparent not serious or sensible; acting like a clown; something of little value or significance verb noun Latin: com "with, together" + notare "to mark, note, make a note"=>to signify in addition to the main meaning Syn: buffoonery, clowning, harlequinade, japery, prank, horsing around At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team. Because Cheryl needed a break from the stress of her job and family, she was happy to head off to the <b>frivolity</b> of the costume party. AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words GRE Test Exam 1 Examword
1548 1664 1547 inveigle stint persuade someone through flattery 1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities verb noun, verb Middle French word aveugler, meaning “delude, make blind,” word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth) 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. 1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son. AMB Hi Freq. GRE Easy GRE Test Exam 1 Barron
1549 1665 1548 injudicious striate lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise marked with stripes, stria or striations adj. adj. Latin in-"not"+ iudicium "judgment"=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym: judicious sounds like stripes, which has the same word root He <u>regretted his <b>injudicious</b> decision</u> to spend his last 5 dollars on an expensive cup of coffee 1a. The bodybuilder's lean <b>striated</b> muscles had a striped appearance. </br>1b. The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier. AMB Hi Freq. GRE Hard GRE Test Exam 1 Barron
1550 1666 1549 judicious subside exhibiting good judgment or sound thinking; prudent wear off or die down adj. verb Latin iiudicium "judgment"=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym :injudicious The man had become <u>wealthy by making <b>judicious</b> use of his money</u> The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. 1000 Difficult GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Examword Barron
1551 1550 supersede take the place or move into the position of verb Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1552 1667 1551 pernicuous excise harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting adj. verb Latin: per "completely" + necis "violent death, murder"perniciosus, "destructive"=>total destruction ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever. It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> tumour AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words GRE Test Exam 1 Examword
1553 1668 1552 debase tangential reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade of superficial relevance if any verb adj. Latin: de- "down" + base (adj.) "low" Syn: digressive, irrelevant The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased</u>.</b> I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. 1000 Difficult GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Examword Barron
1554 1669 1553 baseness tirade unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values a speech of violent denunciation adj. noun from base (adj.) + -ness. French tirade "a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out" (16c. ), from tirer "draw out, endure, suffer, The pauper looked at the touristist skeptically, thinking that they gloried in his squalor as proof of his baseness. When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. AMB Hi Freq. GRE Hard GRE Test Exam 1 Barron
1558 1673 1557 aplomb vituperative Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure. marked by harshly abusive criticism adj. adj. French: "perpendicularity"a lead(Pb) weight = "poised upright, balanced." Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say "try harder next time. " Instead it gives the sense of "go away and never come back. " Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children Vocab Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1559 1674 1558 tenacity wary the quality of being determined to do or achieve something marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adj. adj. </br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness same word root as "war"in English and "Gewahr" in Deutsch <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers</u>. Vocab Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1560 1675 1559 windfall zealot A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun 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 The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.   Vocab Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1561 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
1562 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
1563 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
1564 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
1565 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
1566 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
1567 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
1568 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
1569 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
1570 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
1571 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
1572 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
1573 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
1574 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
1575 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
1576 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
1577 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
1578 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
1579 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
1580 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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| ipso facto | no.1410 | " , " -> ", " |
| apostatize | no.1259 | "one.s" -> "one's" |
| fervid,fervent | no.342 | remove straggling " |
| irredentist | no.1234 | corrupted end of bold delimiter |
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| eluding | no.1277 | add linebreak before 2nd example |
| in general | | " : " -> ": ", " , " -> ", " " . " -> ". ", " ; " -> "; " |
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