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64 "antithetical" " contrary to the very nature of" "adj." "Greek/Latin : anti- + tithenai ""to put, place""" "Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life. </u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
65 "apathy" "Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm" "noun" "Synonyms: indifference, passivity, ennui" "Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1144 "aper" "open" "Greek/Latin root" "aperture" "Latin words" "nko"
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"
1157 "apo</br>apho" "away</br> off</br> separate" "Greek/Latin root" "apogee (furthest away)" "Latin words" "nko"
825 "apostle" " a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause" "noun" "Synonyms: proponent, promoter, propagandist" "On the website of this apostle of anti-Americanism, there is an article rejoicing in the fact that the United States need no longer be treated as an enemy... " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
67 "appease" " to placate, to pacify, to satisfy" "verb" " latin, french : a ""to"" (see ad-) + paix/paicem ""peace"" = to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need)" "These gestures were meant to appease the religious right " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
826 "apprise" "inform somebody of something" "verb" "Synonyms: notify, let know, advise" "The secret services are useful in apprising their governments of the intentions of others" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1458 "approbation" "official acceptance or agreement" "noun" "Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie ""Probezeit"". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat." "<u>Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a standing ovation.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
68 "appropriate" "1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for ""steal""" "adj., verb" "Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad. " "1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2.(2) The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b>food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied." "Homonym" "MSU"
68 "appropriate" "1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for ""steal""" "adj., verb" "Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad. " "1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2.The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b>food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied." "Homonym" "MSU"
1145 "apt" "fit" "Greek/Latin root" "aptitude</br> apt</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
69 "aqua" "water " "Greek/Latin root" "aquarium</br> aqueous " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
70 "arbiter" "a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter" "noun" " French arbitre= ""arbiter, judge"" </br>Synonyms: authority, judge, controller" "The <u><b>arbiter</b> helps the divorcing couple</u> come to terms on a settlement" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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1173 "cent" "hundred" "Greek/Latin root" "centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1187 "cerebr" "brain" "Greek/Latin root" "cerebral</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1188 "cert" "sure" "Greek/Latin root" "certitude</br> certain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
836 "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gend" "noun" "Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, 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" "Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
143 "chauvinist" " someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one, exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice" "noun" "French : chauvinisme, after behaviour of N. Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon who idolized Napoleon long after he was history" "<u>His sister was <b>chauvinist</b> when it comes to feminism</u>, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
144 "chicanery" "deception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose" "noun" " French chicanerie ""trickery"" Middle French chicaner ""to pettifog, quibble""" "<u>Instead</u> of being <u>truthful</u> on his campaign for sheriff, <u>he resorted to <b>chicanery</b>. </u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
146 "chorale </br> corral" "n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir </br>n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place" "noun" "Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. " "<u>Maimie always <b>corraled</b> Marnie into serving as secretary</u> for the meetings. </br>The <b>chorale</b> originated when Martin Luther translated <u>sacred songs into the vernacular language </u>" "Homophone" "MSU"
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1189 "chrys" "gold</br> yellow" "Greek/Latin root" "chrysthanium" "Latin words" "nko"
149 "-cian" "having a specific skill " "noun " "magician</br> optician</br> physician " "Suffix" "MSU"
150 "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1380 "circum" "word-forming element meaning ""(all)around , round about on all sides""" "Latin Prefix" "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" "Latin words" "nko"
1380 "circum" "word-forming element meaning (all)around , round about on all sides" "Latin Prefix" "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" "Latin words" "nko"
837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj." "Synonyms: cautious, wary, careful" "This is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1073 "cis" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "incision</br> precision" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1177 "clin" "lean</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "word-forming element meaning ""slope</br> slant</br> incline" "incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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154 "cogent" "powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe" "adj." " French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling" "The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1044 "col</br> con</br> com" "with " "Greek/Latin root" "collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone" "Root words" "Aristotle"
155 "commensurate" "corresponding in size or degree or extent" "adj." " Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass" "You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
157 "compelling" " captivating, very persuasive" "adj." "Latin com ""with, together"" + pellere ""to drive""" "The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
157 "compelling" " captivating, very persuasive" "adj." "Latin com ""with, together"" + pellere ""to drive""" "The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
947 "compendium" "a publication containing a variety of works" "noun" "Synonyms: compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok" "Most Difficult" "FT"
158 "complaisant" "showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others" "adj." "com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing" "Because <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of him" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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"
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1077 "dict" "word</br> speak</br> say" "Greek/Latin root" "dictate</br> dictation</br> dictator" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
847 "dictum" " a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle" "noun" "Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom" "Sometimes the old army dictum 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broke" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
218 "didactic" " educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing" "adj." "French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like" "Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
219 "die" "1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products" "verb, noun" "</br>Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, " "1. the old man died</br>(2) These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover." "Homonym" "MSU"
219 "die" "1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products" "verb, noun" "1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, " "1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover." "Homonym" "MSU"
221 "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adj." " Latin dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""=>""to mistrust, lack confidence""" "Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
222 "diffident </br> different </br> deference" "<b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. " "adj." "If you<u> treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence<b></u>" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
848 "diffuse" "Spread out over a large area" "verb" "Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated" "The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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235 "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adj." " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind" "The identical twins have <u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
237 "dispassionate" " impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased" "adj." "from dis- ""the opposite of"" + passionate" "Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
238 "disregard" " to ignore or pay no attention to" "verb" "dis= away + regard=look at" "If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
240 "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to fei" "verb" " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy," "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
240 "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign" "verb" " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy," "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
241 "dissemble </br> disassemble" "Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe" "adj., verb" "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation" "the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans." "Easily confused words" "MSU"
242 "disseminate" " to spread widely (esp. information)" "verb" "Latin : dis- ""in every direction"" (see dis-) + seminare ""to plant, propagate"" from semen (genitive seminis) ""seed""" "The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
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955 "dyspeptic" "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression" "adj." " Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest"" dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested""ic=nature of, like</br> Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)" "As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1216 "e" "out</br> away" "Greek/Latin root" "emigration" "Latin words" "nko"
1388 "e</br> ex</br> ef" "out of</br> from" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko"
956 "ebullient" "joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy" "adj." "Latin: ""to boil over"", lit./fig. , ex ""out, out of"" + bullire ""to bubble""</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" "Charlie’s ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the offi" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
956 "ebullient" "joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy" "adj." "Latin: ""to boil over"", lit./fig. , ex ""out, out of"" + bullire ""to bubble""</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" "Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character </u>made him a favorite in the office" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
256 "eccentric" " quirky or unusual" "adj." " Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros ""out of the center"" (as opposed to concentric), ek ""out"" (see ex-) + kentron ""center""+ ic=nature of, like. Meaning now modified to ""odd or whimsical person""" "The eccentric artist was quite happy to walk around with green hair" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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>Synonyms: 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"
258 "eclectic" "selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" " Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1451 "effect </br> affect 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"
262 "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "Latin : efficacia ""efficacy, efficiency""" "The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
855 "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person" "noun" "Synonyms: 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"
263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj., noun" "Latin : ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> effluent is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU"
263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj., noun" "Latin : ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1476 "effrontery" "audacious behavior that you have no right to" "noun" "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 Medium" "Barron"
264 "ego" "I</br> self " "Greek/Latin root" "ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
958 "egress" " the action of going out of or leaving a place" "noun" " Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch : Austritt </br>Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawal" "The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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266 "elicit" " to provoke a response" "verb" "ic=nature of, like" "In the experiment, the scientist hoped to <u><b>elicit</b> a response</u> from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
267 "eloquence" " persuasive and articulate speech" "adj." "French/Latin : ""eloquent"" from ex ""out"" + loqui ""to speak""" "Since the girl spoke from the heart, the <u><b>eloquence</b> in her words</u> allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
856 "elucidate" "Make (something) clear" "verb" "Synonyms: 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"
268 "elusive </br>effusive" "elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner" "adj." "Latin : eludere =""elude, frustrate"" + -ive." "The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
268 "elusive </br>effusive" "elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner" "adj." "Latin : eludere =elude, frustrate + -ive." "The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
1217 "em</br> en" "into</br> cover with</br> cause" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1477 "embellish" "make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color" "verb" "em=to make, bel=beauty" "<u>Mom <b>embellished</b> the cake</u> with a cherry on the top" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
269 "eminent" " well-known, respected, distinguished" "adj." "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + -minere, which is related to mons ""hill""" "Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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346 "flail" "flail means to wave around wildly or in an extended sense : Flounder; struggle uselessly" "verb" "Latin word flagellum, which is a whip</br>Synonyms: 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." "Least Difficult" "FT"
347 "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" "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" "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" "MSU"
1210 "flect</br>flex" "bend" "Greek/Latin root" "deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
348 "fledgling" "1. a baby bird; </br>2. an inexperienced person; inexperienced." "adj., noun" "Same German word root as ""Flügel"", d.h. get wings</br>. Also implies potential to improve" "1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more." "Common GRE" "MSU"
348 "fledgling" "1. a baby bird; </br>2. an inexperienced person; inexperienced." "adj., noun" "Same German word root as ""Flügel"", d.h. get wings</br>. Also implies potential to improve" "1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>2. Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more." "Common GRE" "MSU"
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>Synonyms: 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"
350 "floundering" "struggling:" "adj." "Dutch/German roots ""flattern""" " We tried to save the floundering business." "Common GRE" "MSU"
867 "flout" "Openly disregard" "verb" "Old English origing : play the flute </br>Synonyms: 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"
351 "fluctuate" " to shift without apparent pattern" "verb" "Each day, the <u>price of gold will <b>fluctuate on the market</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
352 "fluke" "Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck" "noun" "originally a lucky shot at billiards</br>Sometimes written : ""' flook ""</br>Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate" "The ball sank into the net after 2 deflections in what can only be called <u>a lucky<b> fluke</u></b>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
868 "foible" " a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s charact" "noun" "Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity" "The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked 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>. Synonyms: 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"
353 "foil" "1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. " "noun" "1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium<b> foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3 . She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>(4) The <u> early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u>" "Homonym" "MSU"
354 "foment" " to foster unrest or discontent" "verb" "Latin fomentum ""warm application, poultice""on the notion of ""encourage the growth of"" similar to ferment" "the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1220 "for" "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word)" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
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364 "gainsay" " deny or oppose, Speak against or oppose (someone), deny" "verb" "Literally : Say against</br>Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to" "It is <u>impossible to <u>gainsay</u> the importance of a good education</u> in today’s competitive job market" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
871 "gall" " Bold, impudent behavior" "noun" "Synonyms: 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"
365 "galvanize" " to prod someone into action" "verb" "figurative sense of ""galvanize by electricity""" "By holding a rally, <u>the politician hoped to <b>galvanize</b> young people to vote </u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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 = Bauernopfer strategie</br>Synonyms: 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>Synonyms: 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"
754 "garner" "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)" "verb" "Latin granarium which means ""store-house,"" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble" "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1124 "garrulous" "full of trivial conversation" "adj." "from Latin garrulus ""talkative, chattering" "The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
368 "gauche" " socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward" "adj." "gauche = left (english)/links (</br>Deutsch)" "His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1049 "gen</br>o</br>e</br>genesis" "birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre)" "Greek/Latin root" "genealogy =the study of the history of a family</br>generation =all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital =existing from birth" "Root words" "Aristotle"
368 "gauche" " socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward" "adj." "gauche = left oder in Deutsch : links" "His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1049 "geno </br>gene</br>genesis" "birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre)" "Greek/Latin root" "genealogy =the study of the history of a family</br>generation =all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital =existing from birth" "Root words" "Aristotle"
369 "geo" "earth " "Greek/Latin root" "geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1067 "ger" "old age" "adj." "geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly</br>gerontocracy =the rule of the elders</br>gerontology =the science of aging." "SMB"
370 "germane" " relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant" "adj." "Latin : germanus = having the same parents" "The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b>to the economic crisis." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
370 "germane" " relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant" "adj." "Latin : germanus = having the same parents" "The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b> to the economic crisis." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
969 "gerontocracy" " a state, society, or group governed by old people" "noun" "But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1223 "gest" "carry</br> bring" "Greek/Latin root" "gestation period" "Latin words" "nko"
755 "gist" "the substance or essence of a speech or text" "noun" "Synonyms: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt" "<u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is </u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
371 "glib" "speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere ta. lking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely" "adj." "From German ""glibberig"", now used in a figurative sense" "Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
371 "glib" "speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere. " "adj." "From German ""glibberig"", now used in a figurative sense" "Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
874 "goad" "stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick" "verb" "Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on" "Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1239 "gon" "angle" "Greek/Latin root" "polygon</br> hexagon</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj." "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)" "The<u><b> gossamer</b>-thin fabric</u> of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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>Synonyms: 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"
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"
1224 "grad</br> gress" "step</br> go" "Greek/Latin root" "gradual</br> gradient</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1240 "gran" "grain" "Greek/Latin root" "granular" "Latin words" "nko"
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1050 "grat" "pleasing" "Greek/Latin root" "gratify =to pleasesomeone</br>grateful =feeling thankful </br>gratuity =a tip</br> token of appreciationin</br>gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts" "Root words" "Aristotle"
374 "gregarious" "temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable" "adj." " Latin : gregarius=""pertaining to a flock" "Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
878 "grouse" "complain pettily; grumble" "verb" "Synonyms: moan, groan, protest" "Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
757 "grovel" "Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo" "verb" "Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : " "She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?)" "Least Difficult" "FT"
757 "grovel" "Grovel also means to crawl around on your belly . But it is usually used in figurative sense, ie. To beg, to be servile, ask ""please, please, please"". " "verb" "Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : " """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"
375 "guile" "skillful deceit: " "noun" "(v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations)" "The <u>devious conman well known for his<b> guile</b>. </u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1112 "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adj." "of uncertain origin" "The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
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388 "homogenous" "of the same or similar kind" "adj." " uniform, identical" "There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
389 "-hood" "order, quality " "noun " "neighborhood</br> motherhood " "Suffix" "MSU"
390 "husband" "1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to manage frugally. to conserve. ___husbandry n. management." "noun" "(2) Our mother was so <u>good at <b>husbanding</b> resources</u> that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry." "Homonym" "MSU"
390 "husband" "1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve" "noun" "Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it." "1. My mother's husband is my father. 2. Our <u>animal <b?husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. " "Homonym" "MSU"
1227 "hydr" "water" "Greek/Latin root" "anhydous</br> hydraulic</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1390 "hyper" "too much" "Latin Prefix" "hyper ventilate</br> hyperbole</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
391 "hyperbole" " obvious exaggeration for effect" "noun" "hyper=too much + bole=to throw=> to throw too far." "Obviously the network is <u>overreacting and engaging in <b>hyperbole</b></u> when they say 55 million people are in danger! Due to normal thunderstorms" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1434 "il</br> ile" "capable of being" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Synonyms: saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is imbued with subtler forms of sexism." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
401 "imminent" " about to happen" "adj." "French/ Latin : ""overhanging; impending""" "When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
401 "imminent" " about to happen" "adj." "French/ Latin : ""overhanging; impending""" "When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1376 "immure </br> inure" "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" "adj." "Easily confused words" "Khan"
402 "immutable" "Unchanging over time or unable to be changed" "adj." "Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast" "After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
403 "impair" "make worse or less effective" "verb" "French/latin : impeiorare ""make worse" "<u>Alcohol can greatly <b>impair</b> your judgement.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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411 "imply" "to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)" "verb" " She implied she didn't believe his story." "Common GRE" "MSU"
432 "imply </br> infer " "Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion" "verb" "The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
412 "improvidence" "an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: " "noun" "Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home." "Common GRE" "MSU"
413 "imprudence" " bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions" "noun" "Phil’s imprudent turn on the highway caused a six-car accide" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
414 "impudent" " disrespectful" "adj." "Matt is an impudent scoundrel who doesn’t seem to respect rules or peopl" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
413 "imprudence" " bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions" "noun" "Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
414 "impudent" " disrespectful" "adj." "Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame" "The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
978 "impugn" "Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)" "verb" "Synonyms: call into question, challenge" "Impugning Mr. Abe’s motives is too cynical. His commitment to economic revival was no doubt sincere." "Most Difficult" "FT"
415 "in" "in " "Greek/Latin root" "incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1392 "in</br> il</br> im</br> ir" "into</br> in</br> on" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko"
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417 "inadvertent" " by accident or unintentional" "adj." "Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, some statements were inadvertently broadcat to all. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1493 "inadvertently" "without knowledge or intention" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1377 "inane </br> innate" "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" "adj." "Easily confused words" "Khan"
419 "inchoate" " rudimentary, in the beginning stages" "adj." "The act of writing forces one to clarify incohate thoughts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
419 "inchoate" " rudimentary, in the beginning stages" "adj." "of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work" "The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>incohate</u></b> thoughts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT"
420 "inconclusive" " indeterminate or unresolved" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1494 "incongruity" "the quality of disagreeing" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
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783 "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitte" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1287 "plic" "fold</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
599 "polein" "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1008 "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective" "Marion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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800 "temperate" "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)" "adj." "Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant" "It can remain temperate in such a close orbit only because Proxima is a red dwarf, and thus much cooler than the sun. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
1103 "tempor" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "contemporary" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1343 "ten</br>tain" "hold</br> reach" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1674 "tenacity" "the quality of being determined to do or achieve something" "adj." "</br>Synonyms : 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"
934 "tenet" " a principle or belief" "noun" "Synonyms: doctrine, precept, creed" "In the Warren and Burger courts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, religious accommodation was a liberal tenet." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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"
1345 "ter</br>terr" "land</br> earth" "Greek/Latin root" "terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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745 "whimsical" "determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
813 "whitewash" "Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization)" "verb" "Synonyms: cover up, sweep under the carpet" "Indeed, in trying to whitewash the past, the government may stir up prejudice instead." "Least Difficult" "FT"
815 "whittle" "Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps" "verb" "Synonyms: erode, wear away, diminish" "Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead whittle away after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1675 "windfall" "A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature" "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>Synonyms : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven" "With her lottery windfall, Gail eliminated all her financial debt." "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
751 "winnow" "blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff" "verb" "Synonyms: sift out, filter out" "Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in wishing to winnow America’s overstuffed prison" "Least Difficult" "FT"
816 "winsome" "Attractive or appealing in appearance or character" "adj." "Synonyms: engaging, charming, winning" "By the time Mr. Pattinson came along as the winsome vampire in Twilight, the teenage rebels were starting the movie already dead." "Least Difficult" "FT"
817 "wizened" "Shriveled or wrinkled with age" "adj." "Synonyms: lined, creased, withered" "His son, himself a wizened old man, is nonplussed by the news; he looks like an eccentric, or maybe the village drunk..." "Least Difficult" "FT"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
75 64 antithetical contrary to the very nature of adj. Greek/Latin : anti- + tithenai "to put, place" Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life. </u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
76 65 apathy Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm noun Synonyms: indifference, passivity, ennui Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
77 1144 aper open Greek/Latin root aperture Latin words nko
78 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
79 1157 apo</br>apho away</br> off</br> separate Greek/Latin root apogee (furthest away) Latin words nko
80 825 apostle a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause noun Synonyms: proponent, promoter, propagandist On the website of this apostle of anti-Americanism, there is an article rejoicing in the fact that the United States need no longer be treated as an enemy... Medium Difficult FT
81 67 appease to placate, to pacify, to satisfy verb latin, french : a "to" (see ad-) + paix/paicem "peace" = to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need) These gestures were meant to appease the religious right 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
82 826 apprise inform somebody of something verb Synonyms: notify, let know, advise The secret services are useful in apprising their governments of the intentions of others Medium Difficult FT
83 1458 approbation official acceptance or agreement noun Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie "Probezeit". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat. <u>Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a standing ovation.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
84 68 appropriate 1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for "steal" adj., verb Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad. 1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2.(2) The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b>food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied. 1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2.The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b>food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied. Homonym MSU
85 1145 apt fit Greek/Latin root aptitude</br> apt</br> Latin words nko
86 69 aqua water Greek/Latin root aquarium</br> aqueous Greek/Latin MSU
87 70 arbiter a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter noun French arbitre= "arbiter, judge" </br>Synonyms: authority, judge, controller The <u><b>arbiter</b> helps the divorcing couple</u> come to terms on a settlement Least Difficult FT
178 1173 cent hundred Greek/Latin root centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> Latin words nko
179 1187 cerebr brain Greek/Latin root cerebral</br> Latin words nko
180 1188 cert sure Greek/Latin root certitude</br> certain</br> Latin words nko
181 836 chauvinism Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gend Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender noun Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. Medium Difficult FT
182 143 chauvinist someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one, exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice noun French : chauvinisme, after behaviour of N. Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon who idolized Napoleon long after he was history <u>His sister was <b>chauvinist</b> when it comes to feminism</u>, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
183 144 chicanery deception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose noun French chicanerie "trickery" Middle French chicaner "to pettifog, quibble" <u>Instead</u> of being <u>truthful</u> on his campaign for sheriff, <u>he resorted to <b>chicanery</b>. </u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
184 146 chorale </br> corral n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir </br>n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place noun Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. <u>Maimie always <b>corraled</b> Marnie into serving as secretary</u> for the meetings. </br>The <b>chorale</b> originated when Martin Luther translated <u>sacred songs into the vernacular language </u> Homophone MSU
189 1189 chrys gold</br> yellow Greek/Latin root chrysthanium Latin words nko
190 149 -cian having a specific skill noun magician</br> optician</br> physician Suffix MSU
191 150 cide kill Greek/Latin root Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> Greek/Latin MSU
192 1380 circum word-forming element meaning "(all)around , round about on all sides" word-forming element meaning (all)around , round about on all sides Latin Prefix 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 Latin words nko
193 837 circumspect Wary and unwilling to take risks adj. Synonyms: cautious, wary, careful This is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death Medium Difficult FT
194 1073 cis cut Greek/Latin root incision</br> precision Greek/Latin Manhattan
195 1177 clin lean</br> bend Greek/Latin root word-forming element meaning "slope</br> slant</br> incline incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> Latin words nko
201 154 cogent powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe adj. French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
202 1044 col</br> con</br> com with Greek/Latin root collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone Root words Aristotle
203 155 commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent adj. Latin com "with, together" + mensuratus, pp mensurare "to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
204 157 compelling captivating, very persuasive adj. Latin com "with, together" + pellere "to drive" The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</ The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
205 947 compendium a publication containing a variety of works noun Synonyms: compilation, anthology The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok Most Difficult FT
206 158 complaisant showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others adj. com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing Because <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of him Common GRE MSU
207 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
287 847 dictum a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle noun Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom Sometimes the old army dictum 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broke Medium Difficult FT
288 218 didactic educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing adj. French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos "apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
289 219 die 1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products verb, noun </br>Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, 1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, 1. the old man died</br>(2) These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. 1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. Homonym MSU
290 221 diffident shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence adj. Latin dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust"=>"to mistrust, lack confidence" Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
291 222 diffident </br> different </br> deference <b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. adj. If you<u> treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence<b></u> Easily confused words MSU
292 848 diffuse Spread out over a large area verb Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse... Medium Difficult FT
293 1198 dign worthy Greek/Latin root dignity</br> Latin words nko
313 237 dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased adj. from dis- "the opposite of" + passionate Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
314 238 disregard to ignore or pay no attention to verb dis= away + regard=look at If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
315 240 dissemble to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to fei to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign verb Latin dissimulare "make unlike, conceal, disguise" dis- "completely" (see dis-) + simulare "to make like, imitate, copy, Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</ 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
316 241 dissemble </br> disassemble Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe adj., verb dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. Easily confused words MSU
317 242 disseminate to spread widely (esp. information) verb Latin : dis- "in every direction" (see dis-) + seminare "to plant, propagate" from semen (genitive seminis) "seed" The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
318 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
319 243 dissonance disagreeable sounds, a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement, noun Latin : dissonantem"differ in sound", ie lack of harmony The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinion 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
344 1216 e out</br> away Greek/Latin root emigration Latin words nko
345 1388 e</br> ex</br> ef out of</br> from Latin Prefix Latin words nko
346 956 ebullient joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy adj. Latin: "to boil over", lit./fig. , ex "out, out of" + bullire "to bubble"</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful Charlie’s ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the offi Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character </u>made him a favorite in the office 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
347 256 eccentric quirky or unusual adj. Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros "out of the center" (as opposed to concentric), ek "out" (see ex-) + kentron "center"+ ic=nature of, like. Meaning now modified to "odd or whimsical person" The eccentric artist was quite happy to walk around with green hair 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
348 853 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>Synonyms: 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
349 258 eclectic selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas adj. ic=nature of, like Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
350 854 eddy (of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way verb Synonyms: 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
356 262 efficacy effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect noun Latin : efficacia "efficacy, efficiency" The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
357 855 effigy a sculpture or model of a person noun Synonyms: 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
358 263 effluent the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence) adj., noun Latin : ex "out" + fluere "to flow" Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> effluent is cleaned Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> is cleaned Common GRE MSU
359 1476 effrontery audacious behavior that you have no right to noun 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 Medium Barron
360 264 ego I</br> self Greek/Latin root ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> Greek/Latin MSU
361 958 egress the action of going out of or leaving a place noun Latin egressus="a going out"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch : Austritt </br>Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawal The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire Most Difficult FT
362 265 elegy a mournful poem; a lament for the dead noun Greek elegeia ode "an elegaic song", where elegos= "poem or song of lament When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
364 267 eloquence persuasive and articulate speech adj. French/Latin : "eloquent" from ex "out" + loqui "to speak" Since the girl spoke from the heart, the <u><b>eloquence</b> in her words</u> allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
365 856 elucidate Make (something) clear verb Synonyms: 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
366 268 elusive </br>effusive elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner adj. Latin : eludere ="elude, frustrate" + -ive. Latin : eludere =elude, frustrate + -ive. The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison Easily confused words MSU
367 1217 em</br> en into</br> cover with</br> cause Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
368 1477 embellish make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color verb em=to make, bel=beauty <u>Mom <b>embellished</b> the cake</u> with a cherry on the top Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
369 269 eminent well-known, respected, distinguished adj. ex "out" (see ex-) + -minere, which is related to mons "hill" Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
370 270 emollient softening; something that softens adj., noun mollig= fett und weich</br>mollify=soften up and mollification=the softening up in literal and figurative sense The lotion was a great <u><b>emollient</b> for her dry skin</u> Common GRE MSU
470 347 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 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 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 MSU
471 1210 flect</br>flex bend Greek/Latin root deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> Latin words nko
472 348 fledgling 1. a baby bird; </br>2. an inexperienced person; inexperienced. adj., noun Same German word root as "Flügel", d.h. get wings</br>. Also implies potential to improve 1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more. 1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>2. Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more. Common GRE MSU
473 866 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>Synonyms: 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
474 350 floundering struggling: adj. Dutch/German roots "flattern" We tried to save the floundering business. Common GRE MSU
475 867 flout Openly disregard verb Old English origing : play the flute </br>Synonyms: 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
476 351 fluctuate to shift without apparent pattern verb Each day, the <u>price of gold will <b>fluctuate on the market</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
477 352 fluke Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck noun originally a lucky shot at billiards</br>Sometimes written : "' flook "</br>Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate The ball sank into the net after 2 deflections in what can only be called <u>a lucky<b> fluke</u></b> Least Difficult FT
478 868 foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s charact a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character noun Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity Same root word origin as "feeble", coming from French : faible=weakness</br>. Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked 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 FT
479 353 foil 1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. noun 1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium<b> foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3 . She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>(4) The <u> early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u> Homonym MSU
480 354 foment to foster unrest or discontent verb Latin fomentum "warm application, poultice"on the notion of "encourage the growth of" similar to ferment the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
481 1220 for completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word) Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
482 355 forage (of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions verb Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, grub And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum. Least Difficult FT
505 871 gall Bold, impudent behavior noun Synonyms: 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
506 365 galvanize to prod someone into action verb figurative sense of "galvanize by electricity" By holding a rally, <u>the politician hoped to <b>galvanize</b> young people to vote </u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
507 873 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 = Bauernopfer strategie</br>Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategya originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Synonyms: 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
508 754 garner Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval) verb Latin granarium which means "store-house," usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs... Least Difficult FT
509 1124 garrulous full of trivial conversation adj. from Latin garrulus "talkative, chattering The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time. Common GRE Kaplan
510 368 gauche socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward adj. gauche = left (english)/links (</br>Deutsch) gauche = left oder in Deutsch : links His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
511 1049 gen</br>o</br>e</br>genesis geno </br>gene</br>genesis birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre) Greek/Latin root genealogy =the study of the history of a family</br>generation =all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital =existing from birth Root words Aristotle
512 369 geo earth Greek/Latin root geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy Greek/Latin MSU
513 1067 ger old age adj. geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly</br>gerontocracy =the rule of the elders</br>gerontology =the science of aging. SMB
514 370 germane relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant adj. Latin : germanus = having the same parents The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b>to the economic crisis. The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b> to the economic crisis. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
515 969 gerontocracy a state, society, or group governed by old people noun But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one. Most Difficult FT
516 1223 gest carry</br> bring Greek/Latin root gestation period Latin words nko
517 755 gist the substance or essence of a speech or text noun Synonyms: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt <u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is </u> Least Difficult FT
518 371 glib speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere ta. lking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere. adj. From German "glibberig", now used in a figurative sense Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
519 874 goad stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick verb Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u> Medium Difficult FT
520 1239 gon angle Greek/Latin root polygon</br> hexagon</br> Latin words nko
521 756 gossamer Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate adj. Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a"goose summer", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer) refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Synonyms: 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). The<u><b> gossamer</b>-thin fabric</u> of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently 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
522 876 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
523 1224 grad</br> gress step</br> go Greek/Latin root gradual</br> gradient</br> Latin words nko
524 1224 1240 grad</br> gress gran step</br> go grain Greek/Latin root gradual</br> gradient</br> granular Latin words nko
525 1240 1068 gran grand grain Greek/Latin root adj. granular grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic Latin words nko SMB
526 1068 877 grand grandiloquent Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner adj. adj. Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.' Medium Difficult SMB FT
530 374 878 gregarious grouse temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable complain pettily; grumble adj. verb Latin : gregarius="pertaining to a flock Synonyms: moan, groan, protest Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets... 357 prevalent GRE words Medium Difficult Prepscholar FT
531 878 757 grouse grovel complain pettily; grumble Grovel also means to crawl around on your belly . But it is usually used in figurative sense, ie. To beg, to be servile, ask "please, please, please". verb Synonyms: moan, groan, protest Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets... "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. Medium Difficult Least Difficult FT
532 757 375 grovel guile Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo skillful deceit: verb noun Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : (v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations) She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?) The <u>devious conman well known for his<b> guile</b>. </u> Least Difficult Common GRE FT MSU
533 375 377 guile guileless skillful deceit: honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) noun adj. (v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations) The <u>devious conman well known for his<b> guile</b>. </u> Common GRE MSU
534 377 1112 guileless gullible honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) easily persuaded to believe something adj. of uncertain origin The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him. Common GRE MSU Kaplan
535 1112 378 gullible hack easily persuaded to believe something 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. adj. verb of uncertain origin The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him. (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Common GRE Homonym Kaplan MSU
536 378 379 hack hackneyed 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana verb adj. Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : used many times over that it has become uninteresting (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b> Homonym 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
567 396 397 -id, ide idem something connected to or belonging to the same adj., noun Greek/Latin root fluid</br> fluoride</br> torrid</br> canid identity</br> idiopathic</br> I</br> individual Suffix Greek/Latin MSU
568 397 398 idem ideo the same idea Greek/Latin root identity</br> idiopathic</br> I</br> individual ideology</br> ideation</br> ideal Greek/Latin MSU
569 398 399 ideo ideological idea relating to a particular belief system or theory Greek/Latin root adj. ideology</br> ideation</br> ideal Due to the criminal’s <u><b>ideological</b> perspective that he is always right</u>,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged h Greek/Latin 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
570 399 400 ideological idios relating to a particular belief system or theory one's own adj. Greek/Latin root Due to the criminal’s <u><b>ideological</b> perspective that he is always right</u>,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged h idiom</br> idiosyncrasy</br> idiopathic 357 prevalent GRE words Greek/Latin Prepscholar MSU
571 400 1488 idios idolatry one's own the worship of objects or images as gods Greek/Latin root noun idiom</br> idiosyncrasy</br> idiopathic Greek/Latin Hi Freq. GRE Easy MSU Barron
572 1488 976 idolatry idyll the worship of objects or images as gods an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene noun Synonyms: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their rural idyll. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Most Difficult Barron FT
573 976 977 idyll ignoble an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene not honorable in character or purpose noun adj. Synonyms: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their rural idyll. Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'. Most Difficult FT
587 1491 407 impermeable imperturbable preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily adj. French/ Latin : ,in- "not, opposite of" + perturbare "to confuse, disturb"="that cannot be disturbed" <u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining! Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
588 407 1492 imperturbable impervious remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily not admitting of passage or capable of being affected adj. French/ Latin : ,in- "not, opposite of" + perturbare "to confuse, disturb"="that cannot be disturbed" <u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining! 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
589 1492 759 impervious impetuous not admitting of passage or capable of being affected Acting or done quickly and without thought or care adj. Synonyms: 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 impetuous decision-making... Hi Freq. GRE Medium Least Difficult Barron FT
590 759 408 impetuous implacable Acting or done quickly and without thought or care unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased adj. Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi French/Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + placabilis "easily appeased"=unappeasable The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making... Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u> Least Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
591 408 409 implacable implication unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) adj. noun French/Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + placabilis "easily appeased"=unappeasable Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u> <u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets. 357 prevalent GRE words Common GRE Prepscholar MSU
592 409 410 implication implicit insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) implied or insinuated without being directly stated noun adj. Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" <u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets. Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys. Common GRE 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
593 410 411 implicit imply implied or insinuated without being directly stated to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication) adj. verb Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys. She implied she didn't believe his story. 357 prevalent GRE words Common GRE Prepscholar MSU
607 979 420 incise inconclusive Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut indeterminate or unresolved verb adj. Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. Most Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
608 420 1494 inconclusive incongruity indeterminate or unresolved the quality of disagreeing adj. adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
609 1494 1495 incongruity inconsequential the quality of disagreeing lacking worth or importance adj. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
610 1495 1496 inconsequential incorporate lacking worth or importance make into a whole or make part of a whole adj. verb Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
611 1496 421 incorporate incorrigible make into a whole or make part of a whole not capable of being corrected: " verb adj. The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Common GRE Barron MSU
612 421 422 incorrigible incredulous (credulous) </br> incredible (credible) not capable of being corrected: " incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe adj. The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school. The incredulous judge listened to the witness' incredible story that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO Common GRE Easily confused words MSU
613 422 980 incredulous (credulous) </br> incredible (credible) incubus incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe a cause of distress or anxiety adj. noun The incredulous judge listened to the witness' incredible story that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO The Japanese people, freed of the incubus of a war industry which by 1938 was absorbing 61 per cent of their national income, have a chance of recovering... Easily confused words Most Difficult MSU FT
614 980 884 incubus inculcate a cause of distress or anxiety Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction noun verb Synonyms: imbue, infuse, inspire The Japanese people, freed of the incubus of a war industry which by 1938 was absorbing 61 per cent of their national income, have a chance of recovering... The tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking. Most Difficult Medium Difficult FT
616 1378 423 incumbent </br> recumbent indebted incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position </br> recumbent=Lying down owing money adj. adj. owing gratitude to someone or something The future incumbent went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle Easily confused words 357 prevalent GRE words Khan Prepscholar
617 423 424 indebted indefatigable owing money cannot be made tired adj. adj. owing gratitude to someone or something 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
618 424 425 indefatigable indelible cannot be made tired permanent; unerasable; strong: " adj. The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects. 357 prevalent GRE words Common GRE Prepscholar MSU
619 425 1497 indelible indeterminate permanent; unerasable; strong: " not fixed or known in advance adj. adj. The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects. Common GRE Hi Freq. GRE Hard MSU Barron
620 1497 762 indeterminate indictment not fixed or known in advance a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime adj. noun Synonyms: arraignment, citation A criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Least Difficult Barron FT
621 762 1498 indictment indigence a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime a state of extreme poverty or destitution noun Synonyms: arraignment, citation A criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. Least Difficult Hi Freq. GRE Hard FT Barron
622 1498 426 indigence indigenous </br> indigent a state of extreme poverty or destitution 1. local, native </br> 2. poor, needy noun adj. The ingenous population was hungry and indigent Hi Freq. GRE Hard Easily confused words Barron MSU
932 784 posit Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument noun Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit Mr. Ansar and his co-authors assume this margin is 40%: they posit a ratio of expected benefits to costs of 1.4 for every project. Least Difficult FT
933 605 post after Greek/Latin root post script (p.s.)</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem Greek/Latin MSU
934 1290 pot drink Greek/Latin root potable water</br> Latin words nko
935 1291 poten powerful Greek/Latin root potentate</br> potent Latin words nko
936 1291 607 poten pragmatic powerful concerned with practical matters Greek/Latin root adj. ic=nature of, like potentate</br> potent A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. Latin words 357 prevalent GRE words nko Prepscholar
937 607 608 pragmatic pre concerned with practical matters before adj. Greek/Latin root ic=nature of, like A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient 357 prevalent GRE words Greek/Latin Prepscholar MSU
938 608 1523 pre preamble before a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution Greek/Latin root noun premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient Greek/Latin Hi Freq. GRE Medium MSU Barron
1158 709 tirade (diatribe) an angry speech or rant noun His tirade had gone on long enough. Common GRE MSU
1159 769 to mar Impair the quality or appearance of verb Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtige These oversights mar an otherwise engaging and interesting account, but perhaps it is natural that a history of space should have a few gaping holes. Least Difficult FT
1160 1027 toady Act in an obsequious way verb Synonyms: be servile towards, grovel to Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry to toady up to Chin Most Difficult FT
1161 802 tome a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one noun Synonyms: volume, work, opus It is a tome to which most recent arguments about regulation and economic reform are merely annotations. Least Difficult FT
1162 802 710 tome torpor a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one a state of motor and mental inactivity noun Synonyms: volume, work, opus tiredness, lethargy It is a tome to which most recent arguments about regulation and economic reform are merely annotations. During the winter, the bears fall into an intense torpor. Least Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
1163 710 803 torpor torrid a state of motor and mental inactivity Full of difficulty or tribulation noun adj. tiredness, lethargy During the winter, the bears fall into an intense torpor. The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized. 357 prevalent GRE words Least Difficult Prepscholar FT
1164 803 1347 torrid tort</br>tors Full of difficulty or tribulation twist adj. Greek/Latin root The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized. torsion</br> Least Difficult Latin words FT nko
1261 748 zeal passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective noun Synonyms: passion, zealousness, fervor The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1262 1559 zealot a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun . , Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
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# Words that should be added/modified
| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :----------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------- |
| poise | Prep-scholar Vocab (Sentence Equivalence) | |
| aplomb | Prep-scholar Vocab (Sentence Equivalence) | |
| tenacity | Prep-scholar Vocab (Sentence Equivalence) | |
| windfall | Prep-scholar Vocab (Sentence Equivalence) | |
| gauche | no.368 | weird formatting in explanation |
| bucolic | no.833 | Remove "..." from example |
| gen/o/e/genesis | no.1049 | what should a single "o" or "e" mean? example for generation cuts off |
| germane | no.370 | add space after "germane" in example. |
| ebullient | no.956 | example cuts off |
| glib | no.371 | weird phrasing in meaning |
| gouge | no.876 | word gets a different feeling if one connects it to the other meanings of gouge, maybe include those? |
| gambit | no.873 | "Bauernopferstrategie" in explanation spelled incorrectly |
| gossamer | no.372 | better example: "Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, <u>coating</u> the parked cars in Poblacion <u>with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash.</u><br/><u>Fairies</u> are often depicted <u>wearing a <b>gossamer</b></u> or tattered clothes" |
| gossamer | no.372 | add explanation: refering to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs, referring to an autumn after a good summer -> "goose summer" (middle english) |
| gregarious | no.374 | Missing '"' in explanation |
| grovel | no.757 | Meaning cuts off mid-word |
| guile | no.357 | remove brackets around explanation |
| cosset | no.949 | move beginning of underline to beginning of word, not end of "would" in example. (underlines an empty space before "cosset") |
| hack | no.378 | clean up number formatting in example |
| hackneyed | no.379 | missing underline ending delimitor in example |
| foil | no.353 | numbering inconsistent in example |
| elucidate | no.856 | remove "..." in example |
| fledgling | no.348 | add numbering to 2nd example |
| effluent | no.263 | repeats "effluent" in example |
| husband | no.390 | fix formatting (numbering in example and formatting in 2nd meaning) |
| imminent | no.401 | needs end of underline delimiter in example |
| grovel | no.757 | improve explanation and example, really hard to understand |
| appropriate | no.68 | improper numbering in example |
| chauvinsim | no.836 | meaning cuts off mid-word |
| circum | no.1380 | remove quotes in meaning, looks weird on cards |
| compelling | no.157 | needs end of underline delimiter in example |
| die | no.219 | inconsistent numbering in example |
| dissemble | no.240 | meaning cuts off mid-word |
| foible | no.868 | meaning cuts off mid-word |
| imprudence | no.413 | example cuts off mid-word |
| impudent | no.414 | example cuts off mid-word |
| inchoate | no.419 | word differently spelled in example. confused with incoherent? |
| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :----------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------- |
# Questions to answer:

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"1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for \"steal\"",
"adj., verb",
"Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad.",
"1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2.(2) The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b>food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied.",
"1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2.The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b>food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied.",
"Homonym",
"MSU"
],
@ -2689,7 +2689,7 @@
"fields": [
"836",
"chauvinism",
"Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gend",
"Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender",
"noun",
"Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism",
"As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining.",
@ -2833,7 +2833,7 @@
"fields": [
"1380",
"circum",
"word-forming element meaning \"(all)around , round about on all sides\"",
"word-forming element meaning (all)around , round about on all sides",
"Latin Prefix",
"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",
@ -3034,7 +3034,7 @@
"captivating, very persuasive",
"adj.",
"Latin com \"with, together\" + pellere \"to drive\"",
"The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</",
"The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -4239,8 +4239,8 @@
"die",
"1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products",
"verb, noun",
"</br>Deutsch = Pressform, Modell,",
"1. the old man died</br>(2) These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover.",
"1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell,",
"1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover.",
"Homonym",
"MSU"
],
@ -4597,7 +4597,7 @@
"fields": [
"240",
"dissemble",
"to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to fei",
"to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign",
"verb",
"Latin dissimulare \"make unlike, conceal, disguise\" dis- \"completely\" (see dis-) + simulare \"to make like, imitate, copy,",
"Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</",
@ -5014,7 +5014,7 @@
"joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy",
"adj.",
"Latin: \"to boil over\", lit./fig. , ex \"out, out of\" + bullire \"to bubble\"</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful",
"Charlie’s ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the offi",
"Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character </u>made him a favorite in the office",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -5194,7 +5194,7 @@
"the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)",
"adj., noun",
"Latin : ex \"out\" + fluere \"to flow\"",
"Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> effluent is cleaned",
"Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> is cleaned",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@ -5319,7 +5319,7 @@
"elusive </br>effusive",
"elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner",
"adj.",
"Latin : eludere =\"elude, frustrate\" + -ive.",
"Latin : eludere =elude, frustrate + -ive.",
"The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison",
"Easily confused words",
"MSU"
@ -6832,7 +6832,7 @@
"1. a baby bird; </br>2. an inexperienced person; inexperienced.",
"adj., noun",
"Same German word root as \"Flügel\", d.h. get wings</br>. Also implies potential to improve",
"1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more.",
"1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>2. Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@ -6937,10 +6937,10 @@
"fields": [
"868",
"foible",
"a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s charact",
"a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character",
"noun",
"Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity",
"The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests).",
"Same root word origin as \"feeble\", coming from French : faible=weakness</br>. Synonyms: 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"
],
@ -7335,7 +7335,7 @@
"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 = Bauernopfer strategie</br>Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategya",
"originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Synonyms: 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"
@ -7389,7 +7389,7 @@
"gauche",
"socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward",
"adj.",
"gauche = left (english)/links (</br>Deutsch)",
"gauche = left oder in Deutsch : links",
"His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -7404,7 +7404,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1049",
"gen</br>o</br>e</br>genesis",
"geno </br>gene</br>genesis",
"birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre)",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@ -7444,7 +7444,7 @@
"relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant",
"adj.",
"Latin : germanus = having the same parents",
"The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b>to the economic crisis.",
"The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b> to the economic crisis.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -7495,7 +7495,7 @@
"fields": [
"371",
"glib",
"speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere ta. lking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely",
"speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere.",
"adj.",
"From German \"glibberig\", now used in a figurative sense",
"Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u>",
@ -7657,10 +7657,10 @@
"fields": [
"757",
"grovel",
"Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo",
"Grovel also means to crawl around on your belly . But it is usually used in figurative sense, ie. To beg, to be servile, ask \"please, please, please\".",
"verb",
"Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch :",
"She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?)",
"\"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"
],
@ -8035,10 +8035,10 @@
"fields": [
"390",
"husband",
"1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to manage frugally. to conserve. ___husbandry n. management.",
"1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve",
"noun",
"",
"(2) Our mother was so <u>good at <b>husbanding</b> resources</u> that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry.",
"Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it.",
"1. My mother's husband is my father. 2. Our <u>animal <b?husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road.",
"Homonym",
"MSU"
],
@ -8272,7 +8272,7 @@
"about to happen",
"adj.",
"French/ Latin : \"overhanging; impending\"",
"When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></",
"When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -8524,7 +8524,7 @@
"bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions",
"noun",
"",
"Phil’s imprudent turn on the highway caused a six-car accide",
"Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -8541,8 +8541,8 @@
"impudent",
"disrespectful",
"adj.",
"",
"Matt is an impudent scoundrel who doesn’t seem to respect rules or peopl",
"Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame",
"The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -8631,8 +8631,8 @@
"inchoate",
"rudimentary, in the beginning stages",
"adj.",
"",
"The act of writing forces one to clarify incohate thoughts.",
"of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work",
"The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>incohate</u></b> thoughts.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -21071,8 +21071,8 @@
"gossamer",
"Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate",
"adj.",
"Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a\"goose summer\", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)",
"The<u><b> gossamer</b>-thin fabric</u> of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently",
"refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Synonyms: 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.\nFairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],