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4 "abate" "become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u>" "verb" "to cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Synonyms: subside, die away, die down</br> attenuate=get less, get thinner (without getting to nothing)" "The <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u>..." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 4 "abate" "become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u>" "verb" "to cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Synonyms: subside, die away, die down</br> attenuate=get less, get thinner (without getting to nothing)" "The <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u>..." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
6 "aberrant" "markedly different from an accepted norm" "adj." " Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 6 "aberrant" "markedly different from an accepted norm" "adj." " Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
7 "aberration" "a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected" "noun" "Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 7 "aberration" "a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected" "noun" "Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" "The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
14 "abet" "aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage" " verb" "The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime" "Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus<b> abetting</b> her mischief." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT" 939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT"
22 "abhor" "fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate" " verb" "Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — ""to shrink back in<u> horror</u>" "Taking out the trash is a chore many kids abhor." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
37 "abhorrent" "disgusting, loathsome" " adj." "Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — ""to shrink back in<u> horror</u>" "Taking out the trash is abhorrent for many kids" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
8 "abjure" " to reject or renounce" "verb" " Latin abiurare ""deny on oath"" ab ""off, away "" (see ab-) + iurare ""to swear,</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br>Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow" "Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 8 "abjure" " to reject or renounce" "verb" " Latin abiurare ""deny on oath"" ab ""off, away "" (see ab-) + iurare ""to swear,</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br>Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow" "Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
9 "-able,-ible" "able, can do " "adj., verb" "capable</br> agreeable</br> visible " "Suffix" "MSU" 9 "-able,-ible" "able, can do " "adj., verb" "capable</br> agreeable</br> visible " "Suffix" "MSU"
39 "ablution" "washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite" " noun" "Latin : ab ""off, away from"" + luere ""to wash=>wash off" "Because<u> each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
43 "abnegation" "1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief 2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + negare ""to deny</br>Syn : 1. denial 2. self-denial, self renunciation" "1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the<u> <b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
49 "abrade" "wear away by friction; scrape; erode" " verb" "</br>Syn 1: scour. 2. erode, wear-away, corrade, rub-off" "1.Using sandpaper, John was able to <b>abrade</b> the rough edges of the wood into a smooth finish.</br>The constant battering of the waves </b>abraded</b> the coastline away" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
10 "abreast" "Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information" "adj. " "Synonyms: in touch with, plugged into" "These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 10 "abreast" "Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information" "adj. " "Synonyms: in touch with, plugged into" "These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
62 "abridge" "condense; shorten; reduce length of written text" " verb" "French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar ""g"" from ""v"" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin))" "His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
66 "abrogate" "abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority" " adj." "ab- ""away"" and rogare ""to propose a law."" =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish" "A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
12 "abscond" "run away, often taking something or somebody along" "verb" "Latin: ab=""off, away "" + condere ""put together, store"" itself com- ""together"" + -dere ""put""" "The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the schoolgrounds</u> without informing anyone" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 12 "abscond" "run away, often taking something or somebody along" "verb" "Latin: ab=""off, away "" + condere ""put together, store"" itself com- ""together"" + -dere ""put""" "The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the schoolgrounds</u> without informing anyone" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
13 "abstain" " to voluntarily refrain from doing something" "verb" "Synonyms: refrain, desist, hold back" "Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking </u>cigarettes." "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT" 13 "abstain" " to voluntarily refrain from doing something" "verb" "Synonyms: refrain, desist, hold back" "Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking </u>cigarettes." "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT"
1456 "abstemious" "marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious" "adj." "Latin: abs-= ""away."" T+ temetum, ""intoxicating drink,"" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length." "Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1456 "abstemious" "marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious" "adj." "Latin: abs-= ""away."" T+ temetum, ""intoxicating drink,"" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length." "Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
15 "abyss" "a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm" "noun" "Synonyms: gorge, ravine, void" "President Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss,</b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward !" "Least Difficult" "FT" 15 "abyss" "a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm" "noun" "Synonyms: gorge, ravine, void" "President Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss,</b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward !" "Least Difficult" "FT"
5 "ac" "sharp</br> bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "Greek : be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. </br>SUBFORMS ARE</br><b>akros</b> = at the end, at the top, outermost; consummate, excellent</br><b>akis</b>= sharp point</br> <b>akros</b>= at the farthest point, highest, outermost</br><b>akantha</b>= thorn</br><b>akme</b>=summit, edge</br><b>oxys</b>=sharp, bitter" "Acute =sharp, severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)" "Root words" "Aristotle" 5 "ac" "sharp</br> bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "Greek : be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. </br>SUBFORMS ARE</br><b>akros</b> = at the end, at the top, outermost; consummate, excellent</br><b>akis</b>= sharp point</br> <b>akros</b>= at the farthest point, highest, outermost</br><b>akantha</b>= thorn</br><b>akme</b>=summit, edge</br><b>oxys</b>=sharp, bitter" "Acute =sharp, severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)" "Root words" "Aristotle"
72 "accede" "agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede" " verb" " Latin accedere= ""approach or enter upon."" It differs slightly from concede, which also means consent, but a more reluctant kind. If you were to concede to your mom's 10 PM curfew rather than accede to it, you'd be doing so against your will." "Do not <b>accede</b> too readily to his demands or he will think you are a wimp!" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
822 "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement"" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 822 "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement"" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
80 "acclivity" "upward slope, as of hill" " noun" "Latin: ad-: “toward,” + clivus, + “slope.”=> upward slope" "Although I love biking, <u>I fear a steep<b> acclivity</b>.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
84 "accolade" "award of merit; expression of approval; praise" " noun" " French accoler meant to ""embrace the neck,"" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony." "Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
89 "accretion" "growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion" " noun" "The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase" "If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
823 "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adj." "ic=nature of, like<br>Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer </br>Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic" "The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 823 "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adj." "ic=nature of, like<br>Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer </br>Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic" "The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
90 "acerbity" "1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone" " noun" "Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness" "1. </br>2. With great acerbity, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
93 "acidulous" " slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic" " adj." "Latin acidulus ""slightly sour,"" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour" "1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br> 2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin : acquiescere, meaning “to rest.” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement." "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin : acquiescere, meaning “to rest.” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement." "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1118 "acro</br>akro" "at the top</br>at the end</br> outermost; excellent" "Greek/Latin root" "a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root ""ac"": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. " "acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit)</br> acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega))</br> acronym(sharp name=use of first letters)</br> acrophobia(fear of heights)</br> acropolis(city at the top)</br> " "Root words" "SMB" 1118 "acro</br>akro" "at the top</br>at the end</br> outermost; excellent" "Greek/Latin root" "a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root ""ac"": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. " "acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit)</br> acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega))</br> acronym(sharp name=use of first letters)</br> acrophobia(fear of heights)</br> acropolis(city at the top)</br> " "Root words" "SMB"
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1141 "anim" "life spirit" "Greek/Latin root" "animation" "Latin words" "nko" 1141 "anim" "life spirit" "Greek/Latin root" "animation" "Latin words" "nko"
1142 "ann</br>annu</br>enni" "year" "Greek/Latin root" "annual</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1142 "ann</br>annu</br>enni" "year" "Greek/Latin root" "annual</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
53 "annul" "Declare invalid" "verb" "Synonyms: repeal, reverse, rescind" "The election results were annulled after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place." "Least Difficult" "FT" 53 "annul" "Declare invalid" "verb" "Synonyms: repeal, reverse, rescind" "The election results were annulled after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place." "Least Difficult" "FT"
941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj." " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communique" "Most Difficult" "FT" 941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj." " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
54 "anoint" " to choose for a particular office or position" "verb" "v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony" "Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to anoint h" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 54 "anoint" " to choose for a particular office or position" "verb" "v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony" "Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to anoint h" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
55 "anomalous" "peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)" "adj." " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality , uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem." "Common GRE" "MSU" 55 "anomalous" "peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)" "adj." " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality , uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem." "Common GRE" "MSU"
56 "anomaly" " an exception or unusual case" "noun" " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality , uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grade" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 56 "anomaly" " an exception or unusual case" "noun" " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality , uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grade" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1661 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise"" verb word, which is Latin origin!" "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "AMB" "Prepscholar" 1661 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise"" verb word, which is Latin origin!" "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "AMB" "Prepscholar"
317 "exculpate" "pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: " "verb" "The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 317 "exculpate" "pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: " "verb" "The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
862 "exemplar" " a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model" "noun" "Synonyms: epitome, perfect example" "At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 862 "exemplar" " a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model" "noun" "Synonyms: epitome, perfect example" "At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1480 "exigency" "a pressing or urgent situation" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
318 "exigent" " urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing" "adj." "An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 318 "exigent" " urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing" "adj." "An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
319 "exonerate" " to clear of charges of wrongdoing" "verb" "The testimony from the witness will hopefully exonerate my husband of the charges." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 319 "exonerate" " to clear of charges of wrongdoing" "verb" "The testimony from the witness will hopefully exonerate my husband of the charges." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
320 "exorbitant" "exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price:" "adj." " The cab fare was exorbitant." "Common GRE" "MSU" 320 "exorbitant" "exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price:" "adj." " The cab fare was exorbitant." "Common GRE" "MSU"
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335 "falter" "Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence" "verb" "Synonyms: stumble, fumble" "His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate." "Least Difficult" "FT" 335 "falter" "Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence" "verb" "Synonyms: stumble, fumble" "His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate." "Least Difficult" "FT"
336 "fastidious" " meticulous" "adj." "adj. invested in cleanliness" "Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 336 "fastidious" " meticulous" "adj." "adj. invested in cleanliness" "Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
337 "fathom" "1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings.</br> 2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: " "noun, verb" "Old English fæðm ""length of the outstretched arm"" (a measure of about six feet)" "1.<u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br> 2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</u> her reasoning</u> on that issue." "Common GRE" "MSU" 337 "fathom" "1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings.</br> 2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: " "noun, verb" "Old English fæðm ""length of the outstretched arm"" (a measure of about six feet)" "1.<u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br> 2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</u> her reasoning</u> on that issue." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 591 "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "Common GRE" "MSU"
339 "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner., to seek favor or attention" "noun, verb" "noun : same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as ""feiern"" in Deutsch" "1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br> 2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him." "Homonym" "MSU" 339 "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner., to seek favor or attention" "noun, verb" "noun : same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as ""feiern"" in Deutsch" "1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br> 2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him." "Homonym" "MSU"
1482 "fawning" "attempting to win favor by flattery" "noun" "Old English : verwandt mit ""feiern""" "The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1482 "fawning" "attempting to win favor by flattery" "noun" "Old English : verwandt mit ""feiern""" "The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1080 "fect" "do</br> make" "Greek/Latin root" "perfect" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1080 "fect" "do</br> make" "Greek/Latin root" "perfect" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
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1671 "fervent/fervid" "Fervent is a synonym of fervid. " "adj." "Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent""" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1671 "fervent/fervid" "Fervent is a synonym of fervid. " "adj." "Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent""" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1123 "fervid" "intensely enthusiastic or passionate" "adj." "The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1123 "fervid" "intensely enthusiastic or passionate" "adj." "The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
342 "fervid, fervent" "highly emotional; hot: "" (n: fervor)" "adj." "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism." "Common GRE" "MSU" 342 "fervid, fervent" "highly emotional; hot: "" (n: fervor)" "adj." "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1484 "fervor" "feelings of great warmth and intensity" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj." "Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift" "The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
865 "fetid" "smelling extremely unpleasant" "adj." "Synonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling" "The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 865 "fetid" "smelling extremely unpleasant" "adj." "Synonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling" "The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
343 "-fic" "making, causing " "adj. " "scientific</br> specific " "Suffix" "MSU" 343 "-fic" "making, causing " "adj. " "scientific</br> specific " "Suffix" "MSU"
1208 "fid" "faith</br> truth" "Greek/Latin root" "fidelity</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1208 "fid" "faith</br> truth" "Greek/Latin root" "fidelity</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -533,7 +547,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
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" 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" "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" 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" 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" 632 "prospective" " potential or likely" "adj." "Syn: applicable to the future</br>avoid confusing <u>pro</u>spective with <u>per</u>spective. Perspective, which can mean “a reasonable point of view,”" "Before applying to a university, you may want to visit the campus and could even <u>meet other <b>prospective</b> students</u> checking out the library, the dorms, and athletic facilities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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"
378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "(2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack." "Homonym" "MSU" 378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "(2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack." "Homonym" "MSU"
379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana" "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""" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana" "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""" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -635,7 +649,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
762 "indictment" "a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime" "noun" "Synonyms: arraignment, citation" "A criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign." "Least Difficult" "FT" 762 "indictment" "a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime" "noun" "Synonyms: arraignment, citation" "A criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1498 "indigence" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution" "noun" "</br>Syn : need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization, penury, beggary, mendicancy, mendicity, impoverishment, poorness, poverty" "She even forbade me to write about anything in my college essay that hinted at our immigrant indigence." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1498 "indigence" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution" "noun" "</br>Syn : need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization, penury, beggary, mendicancy, mendicity, impoverishment, poorness, poverty" "She even forbade me to write about anything in my college essay that hinted at our immigrant indigence." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
426 "indigenous </br> indigent" "1. local, native </br> 2. poor, needy" "adj." "The <b>indigenous</b> population was hungry and <b>indigent</b>" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 426 "indigenous </br> indigent" "1. local, native </br> 2. poor, needy" "adj." "The <b>indigenous</b> population was hungry and <b>indigent</b>" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
885 "indolence" " Avoidance of activity or exertion" "noun" "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,""" "The indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 885 "indolence" " Avoidance of activity or exertion" "noun" "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,""" "The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
427 "indolent" " lazy" "adj." "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,""" "The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 427 "indolent" " lazy" "adj." "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,""" "The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
428 "-ine" "having the nature or characteristic of " "adj., noun " "feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine " "Suffix" "MSU" 428 "-ine" "having the nature or characteristic of " "adj., noun " "feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine " "Suffix" "MSU"
429 "ineffable" "undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable" "adj." "The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was <b>ineffable.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 429 "ineffable" "undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable" "adj." "The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was <b>ineffable.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
@ -707,7 +721,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
474 "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adj." "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 474 "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adj." "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
764 "lax" "Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful" "adj." "Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch" "Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too<b> lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight)." "Least Difficult" "FT" 764 "lax" "Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful" "adj." "Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch" "Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too<b> lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight)." "Least Difficult" "FT"
891 "leery" "Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions" "adj." "Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard" "The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 891 "leery" "Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions" "adj." "Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard" "The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1232 "leg</br> lig</br> lect" "choose</br> gather" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1232 "leg</br> lig</br> lect" "choose</br> gather" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
475 "legis (lex) " "law " "Greek/Latin root" "legal</br> legislature " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 475 "legis (lex) " "law " "Greek/Latin root" "legal</br> legislature " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
476 "-less" "without " "adj. " "worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless " "Suffix" "MSU" 476 "-less" "without " "adj. " "worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless " "Suffix" "MSU"
@ -885,7 +899,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
565 "peccadillo" "a small sin or fault" "noun" "Spanish peccado: ""sin,"" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin." "He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please" "Common GRE" "MSU" 565 "peccadillo" "a small sin or fault" "noun" "Spanish peccado: ""sin,"" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin." "He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please" "Common GRE" "MSU"
566 "ped" "foot " "Greek/Latin root" "pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 566 "ped" "foot " "Greek/Latin root" "pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1117 "pedant" "a person who makes an excessive display of learning" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""Pedagogue""= ""person who trumpets minor points of learning, one who overrates learning or lays undue stress on exact knowledge of details or trifles as compared with large matters or general principles""" "Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1117 "pedant" "a person who makes an excessive display of learning" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""Pedagogue""= ""person who trumpets minor points of learning, one who overrates learning or lays undue stress on exact knowledge of details or trifles as compared with large matters or general principles""" "Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
568 "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 568 "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adj." "Pedantic means ""like a pedant,"" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality." "When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1280 "pel</br> pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "impel(drive into), (drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), " "Latin words" "nko" 1280 "pel</br> pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "impel(drive into), (drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), " "Latin words" "nko"
1004 "pellucid" "1. clear 2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1004 "pellucid" "1. clear 2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT"
@ -906,7 +920,6 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
779 "pertain" "be appropriate, related, or applicable" "verb" "Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to" "Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended..." "Least Difficult" "FT" 779 "pertain" "be appropriate, related, or applicable" "verb" "Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to" "Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
577 "peruse" "1. to read something carefully and closely OR </br> 2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning!!!)" "verb" "(context is important for this word!!!!)</br>Syn : browse or skim" "1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b> the bookshelves</b> in the bookstore" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 577 "peruse" "1. to read something carefully and closely OR </br> 2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning!!!)" "verb" "(context is important for this word!!!!)</br>Syn : browse or skim" "1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b> the bookshelves</b> in the bookstore" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
578 "pervasive" " found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation" "adj." "As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 578 "pervasive" " found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation" "adj." "As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1282 "pet" "seek" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1283 "petr" "stone</br> rock" "Greek/Latin root" " Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church""</br> said Jesus" "petrified</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1283 "petr" "stone</br> rock" "Greek/Latin root" " Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church""</br> said Jesus" "petrified</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
579 "petulant" "easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable" "adj." "The <b>petulant</b> child threw a tantrum at the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him the sweets he so wanted." "Common GRE" "MSU" 579 "petulant" "easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable" "adj." "The <b>petulant</b> child threw a tantrum at the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him the sweets he so wanted." "Common GRE" "MSU"
580 "phage (see roots section also) " "eat " "Greek/Latin root" "phagocyte</br>phagocytosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 580 "phage (see roots section also) " "eat " "Greek/Latin root" "phagocyte</br>phagocytosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -914,29 +927,29 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
582 "philanthropy" "tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization" "noun" "The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education." "Common GRE" "MSU" 582 "philanthropy" "tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization" "noun" "The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT"
583 "philo" "love " "Greek/Latin root" "philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile –a lover of b" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 583 "philo" "love " "Greek/Latin root" "philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile –a lover of b" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
585 "phlegmatic" " cool and unruffled; sluggish" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 585 "phlegmatic" " cool and unruffled; sluggish" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unemotional" "Those palace guards who wear the red coats and big hats and show absolutely no expression on their faces are <b>phlegmatic.</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
586 "phob" "Greek/Latin root" "phobia</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 586 "phob" "Greek/Latin root" "phobia</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "gramaphone, telephone, " "Latin words" "nko" 1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "gramaphone, telephone, " "Latin words" "nko"
1300 "phyt" "plant</br> grow" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1300 "phyt" "plant</br> grow" "Greek/Latin root" "aerophyte (plant that grows from air), epiphyte (plant that grows on other plants," "Latin words" "nko"
1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word : pity" "Everyone knew Sarah would probably become a nun because she spent most of her time performing deeds of <b>piety</b> for those in need." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word : pity" "aerophyte" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
780 "pine" "Miss and long for the return of" "verb" "Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring." "Least Difficult" "FT" 780 "pine" "Miss and long for the return of" "verb" "Few DJs<b><u> pine</b> for the day</u> of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1007 "pique" " a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight" "noun" "Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation" "Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1007 "pique" " a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight" "noun" "Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation" "Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT"
588 "pith" "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something" "noun" "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum" "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting ""HELP"", he instead said ""I would most appreciate some kind assistance""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 588 "pith" "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something" "noun" "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum" "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting ""HELP"", he instead said ""I would most appreciate some kind assistance""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
912 "pithy" "(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive" "adj." "Synonyms: concise, brief, compact" "The best greeting card messages are pithy and meaningful." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 912 "pithy" "(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive" "adj." "Synonyms: concise, brief, compact" "The best greeting card messages are<b> pithy</b> and meaningful." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
590 "placate" " to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:" "verb" "Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify" " The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 590 "placate" " to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:" "verb" "Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify" " The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
591 "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "Common GRE" "MSU" 635 "pulchritudinous" "of great physical beauty (n: pulchritude)" "adj." "Latin origin </br> only used to describe people." "<u>My <b>pulchritudinous</b> bride</u> was so full of grace, standing beneath our wedding canopy." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 637 "qualification" "1.the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2.an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3.a statement that limits or restricts some claim" "noun" "1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3.Newton's laws are still valid, <>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
782 "platitude" "A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting " "noun" "Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplac" "The politician ended his speech with a platitude about every man’s right to vote. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 782 "platitude" "A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting " "noun" "Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplac" "The politician ended his speech with a <b>platitude</b> about every man’s right to vote. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
1302 "plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos" "approve</br> clap" "Greek/Latin root" "applaud</br> laudable</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1302 "plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos" "approve</br> clap" "Greek/Latin root" "applaud</br> laudable</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj." "Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible" "When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
783 "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Despite the plethora of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again." "Least Difficult" "FT" 783 "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Despite the <b>plethora</b> of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1287 "plic" "fold</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "“Water permeates sand easily”" "Latin words" "nko" 1287 "plic" "fold</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "“Water permeates sand easily”" "Latin words" "nko"
597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices plumted after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices plumted after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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" "President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
599 "polein" "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 599 "polein" "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1008 "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective" "When the principal received an anonymous polemic about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1008 "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective" "When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face." "Most Difficult" "FT"
600 "polemical" " angry, hostile, harshly critical" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 600 "polemical" " angry, hostile, harshly critical" "adj." "Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement" "With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
601 "polis" "city " "Greek/Latin root" "political</br> metropolitan " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 601 "polis" "city " "Greek/Latin root" "political</br> metropolitan " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
602 "poly" "many " "Greek/Latin root" "polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 602 "poly" "many " "Greek/Latin root" "polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1289 "pon</br> pos" "place</br> put" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1289 "pon</br> pos" "place</br> put" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
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1291 "poten" "powerful" "Greek/Latin root" "potentate</br> potent" "Latin words" "nko" 1291 "poten" "powerful" "Greek/Latin root" "potentate</br> potent" "Latin words" "nko"
607 "pragmatic" "concerned with practical matters" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 607 "pragmatic" "concerned with practical matters" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 641 "rationalize" " 1. to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid</br>2. improve the efficiency, especially in production of something" "verb" "v. to repair a relationship" "1. president of Veneuzuela <u><b>rationalized</b> his country's disastrous situation</u>, repeatedly blaming the West, sanctions and those evil capitalists.</br>2. The <u>production process was <b>rationalised</b></u> by adding an automatic welding machine" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj." " Latin: of precarious means ""obtained by asking or praying."" This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately.</br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe" "Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
610 "preceded" " went before" "adj." "For precede, know that it's pre ""first"" + cedere ""go""=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 610 "preceded" " went before" "adj." "For precede, know that it's pre ""first"" + cedere ""go""=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Synonyms: synopsis, summation" "His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters" "Most Difficult" "FT" 611 "precipice" "cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; </br>metaphorically, a very risky circumstance, a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins" "noun" "Latin : ""headlong"" and ""abrupt descent""</br>cliff, drop, drop-off" "Because of competition from the big convenience chains, the mom and pop store is on the <b>precipice</b> of closing its doors." "Common GRE" "MSU"
611 "precipice" "cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance" "noun" "Common GRE" "MSU"
613 "precipitate" "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly" "verb" "adj. hastily and not well-considered" " Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 613 "precipitate" "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly" "verb" "adj. hastily and not well-considered" " Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Synonyms: synopsis, summation" "His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters" "Most Difficult" "FT"
615 "precursor" " a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:" "noun" " The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 615 "precursor" " a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:" "noun" " The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1292 "prehend</br> prehens" "take</br> grasp" "Greek/Latin root" "comprehend</br> aprehend</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1292 "prehend</br> prehens" "take</br> grasp" "Greek/Latin root" "comprehend</br> aprehend</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
915 "presage" "be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)" "verb" "Synonyms: point to, mean, signify" "Dark clouds normally presage a storm" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 915 "presage" "be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)" "verb" "Synonyms: point to, mean, signify" "Dark clouds normally presage a storm" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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617 "presumptuous" "going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous" "adj." "It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 617 "presumptuous" "going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous" "adj." "It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
618 "prevail" "1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade" "verb" "Latin"": ""before"" + valere ""have power, be strong""=>be successful, have power" "Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 618 "prevail" "1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade" "verb" "Latin"": ""before"" + valere ""have power, be strong""=>be successful, have power" "Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
620 "prevaricate" " to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question" "verb" "Latin : walk crookedly" "1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 620 "prevaricate" " to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question" "verb" "Latin : walk crookedly" "1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
621 "pristine" "immaculately clean and unused" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 621 "pristine" "immaculately clean and unused" "adj." "Syn: clean, pure" "The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
622 "pro" "before</br> in favor of " "Greek/Latin root" "project</br> projectile</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 622 "pro" "before</br> in favor of " "Greek/Latin root" "project</br> projectile</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
623 "probity" " integrity and honor" "noun" "Franch/latin probus ""worthy, good" "The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 623 "probity" " integrity and honor" "noun" "Franch/latin probus ""worthy, good" "The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1524 "problematic" "making great mental demands" "adj. " "Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1524 "problematic" "making great mental demands" "adj. " "Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
624 "prodigal" "a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return" "adj." " Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events." "Common GRE" "MSU" 624 "prodigal" "a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return" "adj." " Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events." "Common GRE" "MSU"
626 "prodigious" " enormous, immense, gigantic" "adj." "French/Latin" "As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 626 "prodigious" " enormous, immense, gigantic" "adj." "French/Latin" "As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 642 "reconcile" " to bring into harmony" "verb" "Instead of spending a fortune in court fees, the two parties have agreed to see a mediator to <u><b>reconcile</b> their differences.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1525 "profound" "situated at or extending to great depth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj." "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1526 "prohibitive" "tending to discourage, especially of prices" "adj. " "The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1526 "prohibitive" "tending to discourage, especially of prices" "adj. " "The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "French : prolifère ""producing offspring,""" "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "French : prolifère ""producing offspring,""" "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
916 "prolific" "(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive" "It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year..." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 916 "prolific" "(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive" "It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1010 "prosaic" "Commonplace; unromantic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: ordinary, everyday" "Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1010 "prosaic" "Commonplace; unromantic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: ordinary, everyday" "Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1529 "proscribe" "command against" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 647 "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is above reproach" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
632 "prospective" " potential or likely" "adj." "adj. applicable to the future" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 649 "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1293 "prot" "first" "Greek/Latin root" "prototype" "Latin words" "nko" 1293 "prot" "first" "Greek/Latin root" "prototype" "Latin words" "nko"
917 "proxy" " a person authorized to act on behalf of another" "noun" "Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in" "During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a proxy for the A-list actor." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 917 "proxy" " a person authorized to act on behalf of another" "noun" "Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in" "During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a proxy for the A-list actor." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
918 "prudish" "having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity" "adj." "Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody" "My grandmother’s narrowminded and prudish viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 918 "prudish" "having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity" "adj." "Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody" "My grandmother’s narrowminded and prudish viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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634 "publicus" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 634 "publicus" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1304 "pugn</br>pung" "fight" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1304 "pugn</br>pung" "fight" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1303 "pul" "urge" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1303 "pul" "urge" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
635 "pulchritudinous" "beautiful (n: pulchritude)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU" 651 "rescind" " to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul" "verb" "Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate" "In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1011 "pundit" " an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public" "noun" "Synonyms: authority, adviser" "And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1011 "pundit" " an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public" "noun" "Synonyms: authority, adviser" "And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1060 "purge" "clean" "Greek/Latin root" "Purge =remove anything undesirable</br>purgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin</br>expurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1060 "purge" "clean" "Greek/Latin root" "Purge =remove anything undesirable</br>purgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin</br>expurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication" "Root words" "Aristotle"
787 "purist" " a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures" "noun" "Synonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist" "Dressed in a suit and tie, the purist raised his hand every time to answer each question the teacher asked." "Least Difficult" "FT" 787 "purist" " a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures" "noun" "Synonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist" "Dressed in a suit and tie, the purist raised his hand every time to answer each question the teacher asked." "Least Difficult" "FT"
636 "pusillanimous" "cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty:" "adj." " The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people." "Common GRE" "MSU" 636 "pusillanimous" "cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty:" "adj." " The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
788 "pyre" " a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony" "noun" "The tribesmen were burned on a pyre so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies." "Least Difficult" "FT" 788 "pyre" " a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony" "noun" "The tribesmen were<u> burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies." "Least Difficult" "FT"
789 "quack" " a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field" "noun" "Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud" "That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industr" "Least Difficult" "FT" 789 "quack" " a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field" "noun" "Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud" "The <b>quack</b> claimed that consuming a few daily teaspoons of his miraculous snake oil would prevent and cure any signs of the Corona virus" "Least Difficult" "FT"
637 "qualification" " credential" "noun" "n. a modifying statement" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 652 "respectively" "ad in the sequential order previously given" "adj." "Each recipient was called up to receive their award, respectively." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1530 "qualified" "meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 654 "reticent" "hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself" "adj." "adj. introverted or silent" "Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen prefers to remain reticent!" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement." "2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, the summers are very cold .<br>The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco. <br>You can also qualify a negative statement :<br>2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great t" "Common GRE" "MSU" 1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement." "2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, the summers are very cold .<br>The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco. <br>You can also qualify a negative statement :<br>2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great t" "Common GRE" "MSU"
919 "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation" "I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 919 "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation" "I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
920 "quell" "Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)" "verb" "Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify" "The old man drinks warm milk to quell his upset stomach." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 920 "quell" "Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)" "verb" "Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify" "The old man drinks warm milk to quell his upset stomach." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1307 "quer</br> quir" "ask</br> seek" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1307 "quer</br> quir" "ask</br> seek" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1012 "querulous" "Complaining in a petulant or whining manner" "adj." "Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy" "f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1012 "querulous" "Complaining in a petulant or whining manner" "adj." "Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy" "f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something." "Most Difficult" "FT"
921 "quibble" "Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter" "verb" "Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick" "It is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 921 "quibble" "Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter" "verb" "Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick" "It is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1013 "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency" "Any extended period of quiescence in the Brady house meant that the unusually quiet children were up to no good." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1013 "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency" "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1531 "quiescent" "being quiet or still or inactive" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 655 "reverent" "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration" "adj." "During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1308 "quis</br>ques" "guest" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1308 "quis</br>ques" "guest" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1014 "quixotic" "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic" "The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1014 "quixotic" "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic" "The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion." "Most Difficult" "FT"
639 "quotidian" " relating to the everyday or mundane" "adj." "Synonyms: day-to-day, average, daily" "They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 639 "quotidian" " relating to the everyday or mundane" "adj." "Synonyms: day-to-day, average, daily" "They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a raconteur of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1331 "radic</br>radix" "root" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1331 "radic</br>radix" "root" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1332 "ram" "branch" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1332 "ram" "branch" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1532 "rarefied" "of high moral or intellectual value" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 656 "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
640 "rarefy" "1. to make or become thin; 2. to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)" "verb" "Latin : to make rare" "1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle.</br>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 640 "rarefy" "1. to make or become thin; 2. to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)" "verb" "Latin : to make rare" "1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle.</br>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
641 "rationalize" " to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid" "verb" "v. to repair a relationship" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health.”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1407 "re" "back</br> again" "Latin Prefix" "return" "Latin words" "nko" 1407 "re" "back</br> again" "Latin Prefix" "return" "Latin words" "nko"
923 "recalcitrant" "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority" "adj." "Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable" "Over time, the hopeless soldiers became recalcitrant and refused to follow orders" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 923 "recalcitrant" "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority" "adj." "Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable" "Over time, the hopeless soldiers became recalcitrant and refused to follow orders" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
924 "recant" "Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief" "verb" "Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract" "The judge ordered the magazine to recant the false statements it made about the actress." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 924 "recant" "Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief" "verb" "Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract" "The judge ordered the magazine to recant the false statements it made about the actress." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1533 "recluse" "one who lives in solitude" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 664 "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone." "Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
642 "reconcile" " to bring into harmony" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 670 "secular" " of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones)" "adj." "Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular." "In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
643 "recondite" " arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people" "adj." "Latin/French e=back : com=with ; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide" "Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 643 "recondite" " arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people" "adj." "Latin/French e=back : com=with ; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide" "Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1534 "refractory" "stubbornly resistant to authority or control" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 671 "sediment" " material that settles at the bottom of a body of water" "noun" "Latin : sedere, = “to settle,” or “sit.”" "After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
644 "refute" "overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof" "verb" "Latin : re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 644 "refute" "overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof" "verb" "Latin : re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1309 "reg</br>rig</br>rect" "rule</br> govern" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1309 "reg</br>rig</br>rect" "rule</br> govern" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1535 "relegate" "assign to a lower position" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 674 "simultaneous" " occurring at the same moment" "adj." "Latin :simul: ""at the same time.""" "The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj." "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj." "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 677 "solicitous" "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern" "adj." "Latin roots sollus ""entire"" and citus ""set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" "1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me.</br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Synonyms: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Synonyms: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles." "Most Difficult" "FT"
647 "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 680 "sparse" " scattered or scarce" "adj." "adj. austere and unadorned" "With only a <u><b>sparse</b> amount of hair</u>, the man decided to completely shave his head" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1536 "reprobate" "a person without moral scruples" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 683 "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adj." "Greek : ""scattered.""" "<u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove)." "noun" "Old French reprove ""reproach, rejection,""</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval" "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house." "Common GRE" "MSU" 648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove)." "noun" "Old French reprove ""reproach, rejection,""</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval" "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house." "Common GRE" "MSU"
649 "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "Latin : spurius (n.) ""illegitimate child,""</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative" "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
651 "rescind" " to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 685 "stolid" " calm and dependable" "adj." "Syn: dependable"" or ""calm,"" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — ""empty,"" ""blank,"" and ""vacant," "He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1538 "resolve" "find a solution or answer" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 688 "substantiate" " to corroborate or give evidence of something" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
652 "respectively" "ad in the sequential order previously given" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
653 "restive</br>restful" "restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect." "adj. " "The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 653 "restive</br>restful" "restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect." "adj. " "The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
790 "reticence" " the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readi" "noun" "Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint" "The shy wallflower’s reticence kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance." "Least Difficult" "FT" 790 "reticence" " the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readi" "noun" "Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint" "The shy wallflower’s reticence kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance." "Least Difficult" "FT"
654 "reticent" "hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself" "adj." "adj. introverted or silent" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1408 "retro" "backward" "Latin Prefix" "retroactively, " "Latin words" "nko" 1408 "retro" "backward" "Latin Prefix" "retroactively, " "Latin words" "nko"
655 "reverent" "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 692 "superbly" "ad excellently" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
656 "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqu<71>" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqu<71>" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1310 "rid</br>ris" "laugh" "Greek/Latin root" "ridicule</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1310 "rid</br>ris" "laugh" "Greek/Latin root" "ridicule</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "_x005F_x0018_The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1333 "rub</br>rhod" "red" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1333 "rub</br>rhod" "red" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
791 "rue" "Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen)" "verb" "Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan" "Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to rue his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game." "Least Difficult" "FT" 791 "rue" "Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen)" "verb" "Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan" "Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to <b>rue</b> his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game." "Least Difficult" "FT"
792 "ruminate" "Think deeply about something" "verb" "Synonyms: contemplate, consider, mull over" "Alfred Sauvy, the French thinker... was prone to worry that the first world would become 'a society of old people, living in old houses, ruminating about old ideas.'" "Least Difficult" "FT" 792 "ruminate" "Think deeply about something" "verb" "Synonyms: contemplate, consider, mull over" "Alfred Sauvy, the French thinker... was prone to worry that the first world would become 'a society of old people, living in old houses, ruminating about old ideas.'" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1311 "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "rupture</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1311 "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "rupture</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1312 "sacr</br>sanct" "holy" "Greek/Latin root" "sacrement</br> sanctuary" "Latin words" "nko" 1312 "sacr</br>sanct" "holy" "Greek/Latin root" "sacrement</br> sanctuary" "Latin words" "nko"
658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute,""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful,<u> he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute,""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful,<u> he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 697 "synthesize" " to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
925 "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adj." "Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism<EFBFBD>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 925 "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adj." "Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 704 "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1334 "san" "health" "Greek/Latin root" "sanitatin</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1334 "san" "health" "Greek/Latin root" "sanitatin</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: ""Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease.""(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood)" "adj." "Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured" "Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: ""Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease.""(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood)" "adj." "Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured" "Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT"
662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken." "noun, verb" "(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it." "Homonym" "MSU" 662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken." "noun, verb" "(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it." "Homonym" "MSU"
926 "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 926 "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him." "Common GRE" "MSU" 663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him." "Common GRE" "MSU"
664 "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 716 "transient" " passes quickly; short-lived" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 719 "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
665 "saturnine" "having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn" "adj." "Early English, ""born under the influence of the planet Saturn"", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so ""gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave""" "As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes." "Common GRE" "MSU" 665 "saturnine" "having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn" "adj." "Early English, ""born under the influence of the planet Saturn"", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so ""gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave""" "As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes." "Common GRE" "MSU"
927 "savant" " a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist" "noun" "Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage" "The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 927 "savant" " a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist" "noun" "Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage" "Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant.</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 720 "unadorned" " plain; unembellished" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1097 "scend" "climb" "Greek/Latin root" "ascend</br> descend" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1097 "scend" "climb" "Greek/Latin root" "ascend</br> descend" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1061 "sci" "to know" "Greek/Latin root" "conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong</br>conscious =knowing what is happening</br>omniscient =knowing everything</br>prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1061 "sci" "to know" "Greek/Latin root" "conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong</br>conscious =knowing what is happening</br>omniscient =knowing everything</br>prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen" "After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1336 "scler" "hard" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1336 "scler" "hard" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
667 "scope" "examine " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> oscilloscope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 667 "scope" "examine " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> oscilloscope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
668 "screen" "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. " "noun" "(3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews." "Homonym" "MSU" 668 "screen" "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. " "noun" "(3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews." "Homonym" "MSU"
@ -1075,86 +1088,86 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1098 "script" "written language" "Greek/Latin root" "postscript" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1098 "script" "written language" "Greek/Latin root" "postscript" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko" 1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko"
1316 "sec</br>sect" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1316 "sec</br>sect" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1542 "secrete" "generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 721 "undermine" " to weaken or compromise" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
670 "secular" " of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones)" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 722 "underscore" " to line underneath for emphasis" "verb" "v. to emphasize" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1099 "secut" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "consecutive</br> non sequitur" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1099 "secut" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "consecutive</br> non sequitur" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1317 "sed</br>sid</br>sess" "sit</br> seat" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1317 "sed</br>sid</br>sess" "sit</br> seat" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
671 "sediment" " material that settles at the bottom of a body of water" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 723 "untenable" " weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
672 "sedulous" "diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful" "adj." "Latin sedulus, with same meaning</br>Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!</br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)</br> Syn : assiduous, painstaking, and diligent" "His <b>sedulity</b> was there for all to see : he worked hard and never gave up easily." "Common GRE" "MSU" 672 "sedulous" "diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful" "adj." "Latin sedulus, with same meaning</br>Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!</br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)</br> Syn : assiduous, painstaking, and diligent" "His <b>sedulity</b> was there for all to see : he worked hard and never gave up easily." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: lingual, semasiological" "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: lingual, semasiological" "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1100 "sent" "feel</br> think" "Greek/Latin root" "sentient</br> consent</br> sentiment" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1100 "sent" "feel</br> think" "Greek/Latin root" "sentient</br> consent</br> sentiment" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1101 "sequ" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "sequence</br> subsequently" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1101 "sequ" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "sequence</br> subsequently" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1320 "serv" "keep" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1320 "serv" "keep" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1543 "shard" "a broken piece of a brittle artifact" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1445 "ship" "state of</br> skill" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko" 1445 "ship" "state of</br> skill" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
674 "simultaneous" " occurring at the same moment" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 730 "veracity" " Truth and factual accuracy" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
675 "sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) " "together</br> with " "Greek/Latin root" "synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 675 "sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) " "together</br> with " "Greek/Latin root" "synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 734 "vexation" " state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned." "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
676 "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "adj., noun" "(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone." "Homonym" "MSU" 676 "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "adj., noun" "(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone." "Homonym" "MSU"
1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickna" "noun" "Synonyms: appellation, moniker" "This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.'" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Synonyms: appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT"
678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate =lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary =done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate =lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary =done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
677 "solicitous" "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 745 "whimsical" "determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
928 "soliloquy" " an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a pl" "noun" "Synonyms: monologue, speech" "Patrick Stewart, for instance, reworked Hamlet’s soliloquy as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question'" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 928 "soliloquy" " an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a pl" "noun" "Synonyms: monologue, speech" "Patrick Stewart, for instance, reworked Hamlet’s soliloquy as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1322 "solv</br>solu" "loosen" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1322 "solv</br>solu" "loosen" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1446 "some" "characteristic of" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko" 1446 "some" "characteristic of" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
1062 "somn" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "insomnia =inability to fall asleep</br>somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep</br>somnolent =feeling sleepy</br>Somnambulist=sleep walk" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1062 "somn" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "insomnia =inability to fall asleep</br>somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep</br>somnolent =feeling sleepy</br>Somnambulist=sleep walk" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1338 "son" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1338 "son" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1324 "soph" "wisdom" "Greek/Latin root" "sophomore</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1324 "soph" "wisdom" "Greek/Latin root" "sophomore</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj." "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems." "Most Difficult" "FT"
680 "sparse" " scattered or scarce" "adj." "adj. austere and unadorned" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 746 "wretched" "extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1325 "spec</br>spect</br>spic" "look</br> appear" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1325 "spec</br>spect</br>spic" "look</br> appear" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
682 "specious" "plausible but false" "adj." "Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 682 "specious" "plausible but false" "adj." "Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1546 "spectrum" "a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1480 "exigency" "a pressing or urgent situation" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1326 "spir" "breathe" "Greek/Latin root" "aspiration</br> expiration</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1326 "spir" "breathe" "Greek/Latin root" "aspiration</br> expiration</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
683 "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1484 "fervor" "feelings of great warmth and intensity" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1327 "stat</br>stab" "stand" "Greek/Latin root" "static</br> stationary</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1327 "stat</br>stab" "stand" "Greek/Latin root" "static</br> stationary</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
929 "stigma" " a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" "noun" "Synonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonour" "A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 929 "stigma" " a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" "noun" "Synonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonour" "A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1547 "stint" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
930 "stipulate" "Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement" "verb" "Synonyms: set down, set out, lay down" "In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 930 "stipulate" "Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement" "verb" "Synonyms: set down, set out, lay down" "In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
685 "stolid" " calm and dependable" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
931 "stratum" " a thin layer within any structure" "noun" "Synonyms: level, class, echelon" "But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 931 "stratum" " a thin layer within any structure" "noun" "Synonyms: level, class, echelon" "But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1548 "striate" "marked with stripes" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1525 "profound" "situated at or extending to great depth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1328 "string</br>strict" "bind" "Greek/Latin root" "stringent" "Latin words" "nko" 1328 "string</br>strict" "bind" "Greek/Latin root" "stringent" "Latin words" "nko"
1329 "stru</br>struct" "build" "Greek/Latin root" "structure</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1329 "stru</br>struct" "build" "Greek/Latin root" "structure</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
686 "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "verb, noun" "(2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "Homonym" "MSU" 686 "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "verb, noun" "(2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "Homonym" "MSU"
1258 "sub-, su- , sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division,""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko" 1258 "sub-, su- , sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division,""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko"
687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1529 "proscribe" "command against" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
795 "sublime" "of very great excellence or beauty" "adj." "Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic" "Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles." "Least Difficult" "FT" 795 "sublime" "of very great excellence or beauty" "adj." "Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic" "After the <u><b>sublime</b> meal</u>, we asked to see the chef so that we could give him our compliments." "Least Difficult" "FT"
932 "subpoena" " A writ ordering a person to attend a court" "noun" "Synonyms: summons, mandate, court order" "Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 932 "subpoena" " A writ ordering a person to attend a court" "noun" "Synonyms: summons, mandate, court order" "Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1530 "qualified" "meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
688 "substantiate" " to corroborate or give evidence of something" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1531 "quiescent" "being quiet or still or inactive" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1532 "rarefied" "of high moral or intellectual value" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1533 "recluse" "one who lives in solitude" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1330 "sum</br>sumpt" "take" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1330 "sum</br>sumpt" "take" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br>" "Latin words" "nko"
692 "superbly" "ad excellently" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1534 "refractory" "stubbornly resistant to authority or control" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
693 "superficial" "only covering the surface:""2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 3. of little substance or significance" "adj." "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU" 693 "superficial" "only covering the surface:""2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 3. of little substance or significance" "adj." "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1535 "relegate" "assign to a lower position" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1025 "supine" "Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Synonyms: weak, spineless" "Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Synonyms: weak, spineless" "Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died." "Most Difficult" "FT"
695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1536 "reprobate" "a person without moral scruples" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1551 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
796 "surly" "Bad-tempered and unfriendly" "adj." "Synonyms: ill-natured, grumpy, glum" "Here, poverty and economic decline has led to the surly separation of a left-behind, resentful white working class and a Muslim minority." "Least Difficult" "FT" 796 "surly" "Bad-tempered and unfriendly" "adj." "Synonyms: ill-natured, grumpy, glum" "Here, poverty and economic decline has led to the surly separation of a left-behind, resentful white working class and a Muslim minority." "Least Difficult" "FT"
696 "sycophant" " a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important" "noun" "Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 696 "sycophant" " a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important" "noun" "Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
797 "syncopation" " A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa" "noun" "She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation." "Least Difficult" "FT" 797 "syncopation" " A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa" "noun" "She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed" "They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT"
933 "syntax" " the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language" "noun" "The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syn" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 933 "syntax" " the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language" "noun" "Fench/Latin/Greek : syn- ""together"" + tassein ""arrange"" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together." "The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz : OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color- , Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
697 "synthesize" " to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1538 "resolve" "find a solution or answer" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
699 "tacit" " unspoken; implicit" "adj." ": Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 699 "tacit" " unspoken; implicit" "adj." ": Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
701 "taciturn" " reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)" "adj." "French/ Latin taciturnus ""not talkative, noiseless.""" "My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 701 "taciturn" " reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)" "adj." "French/ Latin taciturnus ""not talkative, noiseless.""" "My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1102 "tact" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "contact</br> tactless (without feeling)" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1102 "tact" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "contact</br> tactless (without feeling)" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1339 "tang</br>ting</br>tact</br>tig" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1339 "tang</br>ting</br>tact</br>tig" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1552 "tangential" "of superficial relevance if any" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
798 "taunt" " A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone" "noun" "Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer" "But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks." "Least Difficult" "FT" 798 "taunt" " A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone" "noun" "Same word root as the word ""tempt""</br>Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer" "But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks." "Least Difficult" "FT"
799 "tawdry" "Showy but cheap and of poor quality" "adj." "Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish" "A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt." "Least Difficult" "FT" 799 "tawdry" "Showy but cheap and of poor quality" "adj." "Named after St. Audrey (with the ""s"" dropped off) </br>Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish" "Most people consider reality shows to be<b> tawdry</b> forms of entertainment" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1353 "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "taxomologist</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1353 "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "taxomologist</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1340 "teg</br>tect" "cover" "Greek/Latin root" "tectonic plates</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1340 "teg</br>tect" "cover" "Greek/Latin root" "tectonic plates</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
702 "tele" "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "telegraph</br> telephone</br> teleology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 702 "tele" "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "telegraph</br> telephone</br> teleology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
703 "temper" "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." "noun, verb" "(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners." "Homonym" "MSU" 703 "temper" "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." "noun, verb" "(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners." "Homonym" "MSU"
704 "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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" 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" "The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a<u> <b> climate</b> zone.</u> " "Least Difficult" "FT"
1103 "tempor" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "contemporary" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1103 "tempor" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "contemporary" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1343 "ten</br>tain" "hold</br> reach" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 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" 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"
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1063 "theo" "god" "Greek/Latin root" "monotheism =belief in one god</br>polytheism =worshiping more than one God</br>theology =the study of religion</br> god</br> etc</br>theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1063 "theo" "god" "Greek/Latin root" "monotheism =belief in one god</br>polytheism =worshiping more than one God</br>theology =the study of religion</br> god</br> etc</br>theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1346 "therm" "heat" "Greek/Latin root" "thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1346 "therm" "heat" "Greek/Latin root" "thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
707 "timorous" " meek or timid" "adj." "same root as ""timid""=shy" "The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 707 "timorous" " meek or timid" "adj." "same root as ""timid""=shy" "The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1553 "tirade" "a speech of violent denunciation" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
709 "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" " His tirade had gone on long enough." "Common GRE" "MSU" 709 "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" " His tirade had gone on long enough." "Common GRE" "MSU"
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" 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"
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" 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"
@ -1180,27 +1193,27 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1064 "tractable" " can be easily influenced or managed. ability to be easily managed or controlled: " "Greek/Latin root" "attract =to pull nearer</br>distract =to drag attention away fromsomething</br>Intractable=stubborn" "Her mother wished she were more tractable. (n: tractibility)" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1064 "tractable" " can be easily influenced or managed. ability to be easily managed or controlled: " "Greek/Latin root" "attract =to pull nearer</br>distract =to drag attention away fromsomething</br>Intractable=stubborn" "Her mother wished she were more tractable. (n: tractibility)" "Root words" "Aristotle"
715 "trans" "across " "Greek/Latin root" "transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 715 "trans" "across " "Greek/Latin root" "transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
804 "transgression" "the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle" "noun" "Synonyms: offense, crime, sin" "It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila." "Least Difficult" "FT" 804 "transgression" "the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle" "noun" "Synonyms: offense, crime, sin" "It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila." "Least Difficult" "FT"
716 "transient" " passes quickly; short-lived" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1542 "secrete" "generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
805 "treacherous" "Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception" "adj." "Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious" "Least Difficult" "FT" 805 "treacherous" "Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception" "adj." "Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1349 "trit" "rub" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1349 "trit" "rub" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1554 "truculence" "stubborn and defiant aggressiveness" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1543 "shard" "a broken piece of a brittle artifact" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Synonyms: defiant, aggressive" "Mr. Boehner, having abandoned his long battle with his party’s truculent right-wingers and announced his resignation in September, wanted to ‘clear the barn’ for his succ" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Synonyms: defiant, aggressive" "Mr. Boehner, having abandoned his long battle with his party’s truculent right-wingers and announced his resignation in September, wanted to ‘clear the barn’ for his succ" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1350 "trud</br>trus" "thrust" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1350 "trud</br>trus" "thrust" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1447 "tude" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "certitude</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1447 "tude" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "certitude</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1029 "turgid" "(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic" "adj." "Synonyms: overblown, inflated, grandiose" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi. It churns out turgid propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1029 "turgid" "(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic" "adj." "Synonyms: overblown, inflated, grandiose" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi. It churns out turgid propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools." "Most Difficult" "FT"
717 "turpitude" "depravity; baseness: " "noun" " Latin turpitudo: ""repulsiveness.""</br>Syn : depravity" "Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude." "Common GRE" "MSU" 717 "turpitude" "depravity; baseness: " "noun" " Latin turpitudo: ""repulsiveness.""</br>Syn : depravity" "Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Synonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " They easily took advantage of the tyro." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Synonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " They easily took advantage of the tyro." "Most Difficult" "FT"
719 "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1415 "ultra" "beyond" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko" 1415 "ultra" "beyond" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko"
1351 "umbra" "shade" "Greek/Latin root" "penumbra</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1351 "umbra" "shade" "Greek/Latin root" "penumbra</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" "Synonyms: insult, affront" "Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" "Synonyms: insult, affront" "Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1416 "un" "not" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko" 1416 "un" "not" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko"
720 "unadorned" " plain; unembellished" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1546 "spectrum" "a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
721 "undermine" " to weaken or compromise" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1547 "stint" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
722 "underscore" " to line underneath for emphasis" "verb" "v. to emphasize" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1548 "striate" "marked with stripes" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1417 "uni" "one" "Latin Prefix" "universal</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1417 "uni" "one" "Latin Prefix" "universal</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
723 "untenable" " weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1555 "unwarranted" "incapable of being justified or explained" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
749 "upbraid" "Find fault with (someone)" "verb" "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan""bring forth as a ground for censure""" "In the past its neighbours isolated and upbraided Austria for its flirtations with nationalist extremism..." "Least Difficult" "FT" 749 "upbraid" "Find fault with (someone)" "verb" "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan""bring forth as a ground for censure""" "In the past its neighbours isolated and upbraided Austria for its flirtations with nationalist extremism..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1352 "urb" "city" "Greek/Latin root" "urban</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1352 "urb" "city" "Greek/Latin root" "urban</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
936 "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner" "adj." "Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair" "Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusad" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 936 "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner" "adj." "Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair" "Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusad" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
@ -1212,21 +1225,21 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1356 "val</br>vail" "be strong" "Greek/Latin root" "avail</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1356 "val</br>vail" "be strong" "Greek/Latin root" "avail</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
806 "vapid" "offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland" "adj." "Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting" "Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers." "Least Difficult" "FT" 806 "vapid" "offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland" "adj." "Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting" "Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1381 "venal</br>venial" "venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive" "adj. " "Easily confused words" "Khan" 1381 "venal</br>venial" "venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive" "adj. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1551 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1106 "vene" "assemble</br> meet" "Greek/Latin root" "convene" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1106 "vene" "assemble</br> meet" "Greek/Latin root" "convene" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
729 "venerate" " to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: " "verb" "The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 729 "venerate" " to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: " "verb" "The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1107 "vent" "come</br> go" "Greek/Latin root" "advent <20>" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1107 "vent" "come</br> go" "Greek/Latin root" "advent <20>" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1065 "ver" "truth" "Greek/Latin root" "veracious =truthful</br> honest </br>veracity =the truth </br>verify =to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1065 "ver" "truth" "Greek/Latin root" "veracious =truthful</br> honest </br>veracity =the truth </br>verify =to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1552 "tangential" "of superficial relevance if any" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
730 "veracity" " Truth and factual accuracy" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1553 "tirade" "a speech of violent denunciation" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1359 "verb" "word" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1359 "verb" "word" "Greek/Latin root" "verbose, " "Latin words" "nko"
732 "verbose" "using or containing too many words" "adj." "Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, long-winded" "The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 732 "verbose" "using or containing too many words" "adj." "Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, long-winded" "The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1032 "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adj." "Feom French : Vert-= green<br>Synonyms: leafy, grassy, lush" "The Holey Artisan Bakery... overlooking a placid lake in Dhaka, was a foodie’s labour of love in a verdant corner of the chaotic capita" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1032 "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adj." "Feom French : Vert-= green<br>Synonyms: leafy, grassy, lush" "The Holey Artisan Bakery... overlooking a placid lake in Dhaka, was a foodie’s labour of love in a verdant corner of the chaotic capita" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1108 "vers" "turn" "Greek/Latin root" "reverse</br> versatile" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1108 "vers" "turn" "Greek/Latin root" "reverse</br> versatile" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1109 "vert" "turn" "Greek/Latin root" "Do NOT confuse with French ""vert""</br> which means green" "convert" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1109 "vert" "turn" "Greek/Latin root" "Do NOT confuse with French ""vert""</br> which means green" "convert" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Synonyms: remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would remove a 'lingering vestige of the cold war.' " "Least Difficult" "FT" 807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Synonyms: remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would remove a 'lingering vestige of the cold war.' " "Least Difficult" "FT"
733 "vex" "to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length:" "verb" " Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings." "Common GRE" "MSU" 733 "vex" "to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length:" "verb" " Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings." "Common GRE" "MSU"
734 "vexation" " state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned." "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1554 "truculence" "stubborn and defiant aggressiveness" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
735 "vide</br>visibil</br>vis" "see" "Greek/Latin root" "video</br> vision</br> visible" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 735 "vide</br>visibil</br>vis" "see" "Greek/Latin root" "video</br> vision</br> visible" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
808 "vilify" "verb" "Least Difficult" "FT" 808 "vilify" "verb" "Least Difficult" "FT"
@ -1237,7 +1250,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
737 "viscous</br>vicous" "Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. " "adj. " "Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 737 "viscous</br>vicous" "Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. " "adj. " "Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
752 "vitiate" "Destroy or impair the legal validity of" "verb " "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" "_x005F_x0018_The firm admitted that it vitiated its stated standards for evaluating securities in an area where those standards put in question its ability to win business." "Least Difficult" "FT" 752 "vitiate" "Destroy or impair the legal validity of" "verb " "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" "_x005F_x0018_The firm admitted that it vitiated its stated standards for evaluating securities in an area where those standards put in question its ability to win business." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1034 "vitriol" " Cruel and bitter criticism" "noun" "Synonyms: venom, nastiness" "Given the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1034 "vitriol" " Cruel and bitter criticism" "noun" "Synonyms: venom, nastiness" "Given the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1555 "unwarranted" "incapable of being justified or explained" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1066 "viv" "life" "Greek/Latin root" "Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life</br>vital =pertaining to live</br>vivacious =high-spirited and full of life</br>convivial=sociable" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1066 "viv" "life" "Greek/Latin root" "Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life</br>vital =pertaining to live</br>vivacious =high-spirited and full of life</br>convivial=sociable" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1110 "voc</br>vok" "voice</br> call" "Greek/Latin root" "vocal</br> revoke" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1110 "voc</br>vok" "voice</br> call" "Greek/Latin root" "vocal</br> revoke" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1035 "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous" "adj." "Synonyms: blatant, clamorous, noisy" "Ten weeks of ever-more vociferous argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now and June 23rd, when the vote will take place." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1035 "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous" "adj." "Synonyms: blatant, clamorous, noisy" "Ten weeks of ever-more vociferous argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now and June 23rd, when the vote will take place." "Most Difficult" "FT"
@ -1251,13 +1264,13 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. 2. n. a joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "(2) John's reputation as a wag insured he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU" 741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. 2. n. a joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "(2) John's reputation as a wag insured he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU"
812 "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adj." "Synonyms: malicious, malevolent, spiteful" "Over the decades these Muslim non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of wanton discrimination and violence<63>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 812 "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adj." "Synonyms: malicious, malevolent, spiteful" "Over the decades these Muslim non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of wanton discrimination and violence<63>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1448 "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "forward</br> backward</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1448 "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "forward</br> backward</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
742 "wave</br>waive(seewaiver)" "n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object." "noun, verb" "v. to relinquish " "We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment." "Homophone" "MSU" 742 "wave</br>waive(seewaiver)" "n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object." "noun, verb" "v. to relinquish " "We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment." "Homophone" "MSU"
1134 "waver" "to go back and forth between choices or opinions" "verb" "Some citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1134 "waver" "to go back and forth between choices or opinions" "verb" "Some citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
744 "waver</br>waiver" "v. vacillate or move back and forth" "verb" "n. release or special exemption a rule" "Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines." "Homophone" "MSU" 744 "waver</br>waiver" "v. vacillate or move back and forth" "verb" "n. release or special exemption a rule" "Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines." "Homophone" "MSU"
750 "welter" "a large number of items in no order; a confused mass" "noun" "Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. </br>Deutsch : Durcheinander, Mischmasch" "At the same time they are subjected to a welter of conflicting pressures—acting as spin-doctors and bean-counters as well as corporate strategists and auditor" "Least Difficult" "FT" 750 "welter" "a large number of items in no order; a confused mass" "noun" "Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. </br>Deutsch : Durcheinander, Mischmasch" "At the same time they are subjected to a welter of conflicting pressures—acting as spin-doctors and bean-counters as well as corporate strategists and auditor" "Least Difficult" "FT"
938 "whet" "Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Synonyms: arouse, rouse, trigger" "But sham democracy often whets people’s appetite for the real thin" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 938 "whet" "Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Synonyms: arouse, rouse, trigger" "But sham democracy often whets people’s appetite for the real thin" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
745 "whimsical" "determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
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" 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" 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" 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"
@ -1265,7 +1278,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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" 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" 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"
1386 "wraith</br>wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger" "noun" "Easily confused words" "Khan" 1386 "wraith</br>wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger" "noun" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
746 "wretched" "extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU" 1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Synonyms: ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings..." "Least Difficult" "FT" 818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Synonyms: ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1368 "xen</br>xeno" "foreign" "Greek/Latin root" "xenophobe</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1368 "xen</br>xeno" "foreign" "Greek/Latin root" "xenophobe</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v" "Most Difficult" "FT"
@ -1273,11 +1286,3 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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" 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"
1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "." "," " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "." "," " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
14 "abet" "aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage" " verb" "The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime" "Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus<b> abetting</b> her mischief." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
22 "abhor" "fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate" " verb" "Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — ""to shrink back in<u> horror</u>" "Taking out the trash is a chore many kids abhor." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
37 "abhorrent" "disgusting, loathsome" " adj." "Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — ""to shrink back in<u> horror</u>" "Taking out the trash is abhorrent for many kids" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
39 "ablution" "washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite" " noun" "Latin : ab ""off, away from"" + luere ""to wash=>wash off" "Because<u> each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
43 "abnegation" "1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief 2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + negare ""to deny</br>Syn : 1. denial 2. self-denial, self renunciation" "1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the<u> <b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
49 "abrade" "wear away by friction; scrape; erode" " verb" "</br>Syn 1: scour. 2. erode, wear-away, corrade, rub-off" "1.Using sandpaper, John was able to <b>abrade</b> the rough edges of the wood into a smooth finish.</br>The constant battering of the waves </b>abraded</b> the coastline away" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
62 "abridge" "condense; shorten; reduce length of written text" " verb" "French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar ""g"" from ""v"" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin))" "His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
66 "abrogate" "abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority" " adj." "ab- ""away"" and rogare ""to propose a law."" =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish" "A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- (1)) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
5 4 abate become less in amount or intensity, <u>possibly to nothing</u> verb to cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Synonyms: subside, die away, die down</br> attenuate=get less, get thinner (without getting to nothing) The <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u>... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
6 6 aberrant markedly different from an accepted norm adj. Latin lit. & fig., : ab ="off, away " + errare="to wander, stray"" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation the normal type With this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
7 7 aberration a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected noun Latin lit. & fig., : ab ="off, away " + errare="to wander, stray"" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation the normal type The unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u> Least Difficult FT
8 14 abet aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage verb The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus<b> abetting</b> her mischief. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
9 939 abeyance temporary cessation or suspension noun French à"at" (see ad-) + ba(y)er "be open" = status is still open/in suspence. The word "bay" also come this. </br>Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish Most Difficult FT
10 22 abhor fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate verb Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — "to shrink back in<u> horror</u> Taking out the trash is a chore many kids abhor. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
11 37 abhorrent disgusting, loathsome adj. Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — "to shrink back in<u> horror</u> Taking out the trash is abhorrent for many kids 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
12 8 abjure to reject or renounce verb Latin abiurare "deny on oath" ab "off, away " (see ab-) + iurare "to swear,</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br>Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
13 9 -able,-ible able, can do adj., verb capable</br> agreeable</br> visible Suffix MSU
14 39 ablution washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite noun Latin : ab "off, away from" + luere "to wash=>wash off Because<u> each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
15 43 abnegation 1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief 2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others noun Latin: ab "off, away from" + negare "to deny</br>Syn : 1. denial 2. self-denial, self renunciation 1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the<u> <b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
16 49 abrade wear away by friction; scrape; erode verb </br>Syn 1: scour. 2. erode, wear-away, corrade, rub-off 1.Using sandpaper, John was able to <b>abrade</b> the rough edges of the wood into a smooth finish.</br>The constant battering of the waves </b>abraded</b> the coastline away 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
17 10 abreast Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information adj. Synonyms: in touch with, plugged into These daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u> Least Difficult FT
18 62 abridge condense; shorten; reduce length of written text verb French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar "g" from "v" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin)) His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
19 66 abrogate abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority adj. ab- "away" and rogare "to propose a law." =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
20 12 abscond run away, often taking something or somebody along verb Latin: ab="off, away " + condere "put together, store" itself com- "together" + -dere "put" The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the schoolgrounds</u> without informing anyone 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
21 13 abstain to voluntarily refrain from doing something verb Synonyms: refrain, desist, hold back Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking </u>cigarettes. 357 prevalent GRE words FT
22 1456 abstemious marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious adj. Latin: abs-= "away." T+ temetum, "intoxicating drink," => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length. Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
23 15 abyss a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm noun Synonyms: gorge, ravine, void President Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss,</b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward ! Least Difficult FT
24 5 ac sharp</br> bitter Greek/Latin root Greek : be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. </br>SUBFORMS ARE</br><b>akros</b> = at the end, at the top, outermost; consummate, excellent</br><b>akis</b>= sharp point</br> <b>akros</b>= at the farthest point, highest, outermost</br><b>akantha</b>= thorn</br><b>akme</b>=summit, edge</br><b>oxys</b>=sharp, bitter Acute =sharp, severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear) Root words Aristotle
25 72 accede agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede verb Latin accedere= "approach or enter upon." It differs slightly from concede, which also means consent, but a more reluctant kind. If you were to concede to your mom's 10 PM curfew rather than accede to it, you'd be doing so against your will. Do not <b>accede</b> too readily to his demands or he will think you are a wimp! 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
26 822 accession the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present verb Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) "a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro. Medium Difficult FT
27 80 acclivity upward slope, as of hill noun Latin: ad-: “toward,” + clivus, + “slope.”=> upward slope Although I love biking, <u>I fear a steep<b> acclivity</b>.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
28 84 accolade award of merit; expression of approval; praise noun French accoler meant to "embrace the neck," which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony. Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
29 89 accretion growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion noun The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
30 823 acerbic (Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way adj. ic=nature of, like<br>Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer </br>Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism Medium Difficult FT
31 90 acerbity 1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone noun Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness 1. </br>2. With great acerbity, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
32 93 acidulous slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic adj. Latin acidulus "slightly sour," a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour 1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br> 2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
33 1420 acious</br>cious having the quality of Latin Suffix spacious</br> Latin words nko
34 1662 acquiesce assent; agree without protesting verb Latin : acquiescere, meaning “to rest.” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement. While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
35 1118 acro</br>akro at the top</br>at the end</br> outermost; excellent Greek/Latin root a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit)</br> acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega))</br> acronym(sharp name=use of first letters)</br> acrophobia(fear of heights)</br> acropolis(city at the top)</br> Root words SMB
76 1141 anim life spirit Greek/Latin root animation Latin words nko
77 1142 ann</br>annu</br>enni year Greek/Latin root annual</br> Latin words nko
78 53 annul Declare invalid verb Synonyms: repeal, reverse, rescind The election results were annulled after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place. Least Difficult FT
79 941 anodyne not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull adj. Greek an= "without" + odyne "pain= "free pain or torment" "</br>Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communique After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u> Most Difficult FT
80 54 anoint to choose for a particular office or position verb v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to anoint h 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
81 55 anomalous peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly) adj. Latin/Greek anomalia= "inequality , uneven, irregular" an- "not" + homalos "even His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem. Common GRE MSU
82 56 anomaly an exception or unusual case noun Latin/Greek anomalia= "inequality , uneven, irregular" an- "not" + homalos "even The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grade 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
438 317 exculpate pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: verb The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
439 862 exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model noun Synonyms: epitome, perfect example At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it. Medium Difficult FT
440 1480 377 exigency guileless a pressing or urgent situation honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) noun adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Common GRE Barron MSU
441 318 exigent urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing adj. An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
442 319 exonerate to clear of charges of wrongdoing verb The testimony from the witness will hopefully exonerate my husband of the charges. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
443 320 exorbitant exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price: adj. The cab fare was exorbitant. Common GRE MSU
444 321 expatiate to elaborate on something in great detail verb During his book signing, Clark will expatiate on his military adventures 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
464 336 fastidious meticulous adj. adj. invested in cleanliness Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
465 337 fathom 1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings.</br> 2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: noun, verb Old English fæðm "length of the outstretched arm" (a measure of about six feet) 1.<u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br> 2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</u> her reasoning</u> on that issue. Common GRE MSU
466 1481 591 fatuous plastic devoid of intelligence related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) adj. ic=nature of, like Hi Freq. GRE Medium Common GRE Barron MSU
467 339 fawn 1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner., to seek favor or attention noun, verb noun : same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as "feiern" in Deutsch 1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br> 2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. Homonym MSU
468 1482 fawning attempting to win favor by flattery noun Old English : verwandt mit "feiern" The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
469 1080 fect do</br> make Greek/Latin root perfect Greek/Latin Manhattan
470 340 federis league</br> pact Greek/Latin root federation</br> confederate Greek/Latin MSU
475 1123 fervid intensely enthusiastic or passionate adj. The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours. Common GRE Kaplan
476 342 fervid, fervent highly emotional; hot: " (n: fervor) adj. The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism. Common GRE MSU
477 1484 627 fervor profligate feelings of great warmth and intensity extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way noun adj. Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
478 865 fetid smelling extremely unpleasant adj. Synonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. Medium Difficult FT
479 343 -fic making, causing adj. scientific</br> specific Suffix MSU
480 1208 fid faith</br> truth Greek/Latin root fidelity</br> Latin words nko
481 1209 fin end Greek/Latin root finish</br> Latin words nko
547 375 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
548 377 632 guileless prospective honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) potential or likely adj. Syn: applicable to the future</br>avoid confusing <u>pro</u>spective with <u>per</u>spective. Perspective, which can mean “a reasonable point of view,” Before applying to a university, you may want to visit the campus and could even <u>meet other <b>prospective</b> students</u> checking out the library, the dorms, and athletic facilities. Common GRE 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
549 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
550 378 hack 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. verb (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Homonym MSU
551 379 hackneyed overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana 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" Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
552 970 halcyon Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful adj. Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. Most Difficult FT
553 879 hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate adj. Synonyms: unlucky, luckless, out of luck By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game. Medium Difficult FT
649 1665 injudicious lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise adj. Latin in-"not"+ iudicium "judgment"=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym : judicious He <u>regretted his <b>injudicious</b> decision</u> to spend his last 5 dollars on an expensive cup of coffee AMB GRE Test Exam 1
650 440 innocuous harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion adj. from in- "not" + nocuus "hurtful,"</br> Syn: a) harmless, innoxious b) innocent, harmless c) unobjectionable, inoffensive Because the virus was <b>innocuous</b>, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
651 886 inquest a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death noun Synonyms: enquiry, investigation, inquisition A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed. Medium Difficult FT
652 441 inscrutable enigmatic, incomprehensible adj. in- "not, opposite of" + scrutari "examine, ransack"=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s<b> inscrutable</b> motives.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
653 442 insensible barely able to be perceived adj. Wayne was rendered <b>insensible</b> by a blow to the head. </br> They were <b>insensibile</b> to the suffering of others.: Common GRE MSU
654 443 insensible </br> insensitive When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills adj. X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients Easily confused words MSU
655 1499 insinuate 1. suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand 2. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner verb Latin : in: in + sinuare "to wind, bend, curve,"=> "wind one's way into."</br> Syn : 1. adumbrate, intimate, hint, suggest 2. bring in, introduce 1. I <b>insinuated</b> that I did not like his wife. </br>2. He <b>insinuated</b> himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
721 1247 lip fat Greek/Latin root liposuction</br> lipid</br> Latin words nko
722 765 listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm adj. Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring ! Least Difficult FT
723 482 litigation legal proceedings noun Latin : act of carrying on a lawsuit Charles <u>entered into <b>litigation</u></b> when he opened a civil suit, attempting to hold his former employer liable for withholding wages 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
724 766 livid 1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity adj. Latin : "bluish-gray. </br>Synonyms: 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> 2.black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly 1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2.The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3. </u><b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky” Least Difficult FT
725 1379 loath </br> loathe loath=To be unwilling to do something </br> loath<b><u>e</b></u>=To hat<b><u>e</b></u> someone or something verb, noun both have same Germanic root : "leiden", with its 2 meanings, too. </br>1.Leiden etwas zu tun </br> jmdm nicht leiden können. The secretary was <b><u>loath</b> to do the filing and <b><u>loathed</b> her boss</u> for insisting she did it Easily confused words Khan
726 1051 loc</br> loq speak Greek/Latin root Grandiloquent =pompous or inflated in language</br>eloquent =speaking beautifully and forcefully</br>loquacious =very talkative</br>circumlocution=roundabout talk</br>elocution =art of clear & expressive speaking</br>locution=talking</br> soliloquy= long solo talk Root words Aristotle
727 483 locus place Greek/Latin root locality, local, circumlocution</br>locus, allocate, dislocate,</br> local, locale, locate, </br>locomotive, relocate. Greek/Latin MSU
899 574 peripheral 1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important adj. Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system 1.a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2.energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
900 1519 permeable allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through adj. Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass,"=>pass through</br> The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
901 575 permeate to pervade or penetrate throughout verb Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass,"=>pass through</br> The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
902 1667 pernicuous harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years adj. Latin: per "completely" + necis "violent death, murder,"perniciosus, "destructive,"=>total destruction The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as<b> pernicious</b> as ever. AMB GRE Test Exam 1
903 576 perseverance persistence in the face of obstacles noun Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
904 779 pertain be appropriate, related, or applicable verb Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended... Least Difficult FT
905 577 peruse 1. to read something carefully and closely OR </br> 2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning!!!) verb (context is important for this word!!!!)</br>Syn : browse or skim 1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b> the bookshelves</b> in the bookstore 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
920 780 1007 pine pique Miss and long for the return of a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight verb noun Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film. Least Difficult Most Difficult FT
921 1007 588 pique pith a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight 1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something noun Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film. 2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting "HELP", he instead said "I would most appreciate some kind assistance" Most Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
922 588 912 pith pithy 1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive noun adj. Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum Synonyms: concise, brief, compact 2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting "HELP", he instead said "I would most appreciate some kind assistance" The best greeting card messages are<b> pithy</b> and meaningful. 357 prevalent GRE words Medium Difficult Prepscholar FT
912 pithy (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive adj. Synonyms: concise, brief, compact The best greeting card messages are pithy and meaningful. Medium Difficult FT
923 590 placate to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions: verb Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
924 591 635 plastic pulchritudinous related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) of great physical beauty (n: pulchritude) adj. ic=nature of, like Latin origin </br> only used to describe people. <u>My <b>pulchritudinous</b> bride</u> was so full of grace, standing beneath our wedding canopy. Common GRE MSU
925 1521 637 plasticity qualification the property of being physically malleable 1.the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2.an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3.a statement that limits or restricts some claim adj. noun 1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3.Newton's laws are still valid, <>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
927 1302 plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos approve</br> clap Greek/Latin root applaud</br> laudable</br> Latin words nko
928 594 plausible believable, reasonable adj. Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
929 783 plethora a large or excessive amount noun Despite the plethora of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again. Despite the <b>plethora</b> of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again. Least Difficult FT
930 1287 plic fold</br> bend Greek/Latin root “Water permeates sand easily” Latin words nko
931 597 plummet to fall quickly and far verb Stock prices plumted after the crash 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
932 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
933 598 polarize to cause a sharp division between two groups verb President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
934 599 polein sell Greek/Latin root monopoly Greek/Latin MSU
935 1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective When the principal received an anonymous polemic about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. Most Difficult FT
936 600 polemical angry, hostile, harshly critical adj. Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
937 601 polis city Greek/Latin root political</br> metropolitan Greek/Latin MSU
938 602 poly many Greek/Latin root polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi Greek/Latin MSU
939 1289 pon</br> pos place</br> put Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
940 603 ponderous heavy; massive; awkward; dull: adj. A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. Common GRE MSU
941 604 port</br> porto carry Greek/Latin root porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable Greek/Latin MSU
942 784 posit Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument noun Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit The students were asked to posit their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box. Least Difficult FT
943 605 post after Greek/Latin root post script (p.s.)</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem Greek/Latin MSU
944 1290 pot drink Greek/Latin root potable water</br> Latin words nko
945 1291 poten powerful Greek/Latin root potentate</br> potent Latin words nko
946 607 pragmatic concerned with practical matters adj. ic=nature of, like A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
947 608 pre before Greek/Latin root premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient Greek/Latin MSU
948 1523 641 preamble rationalize a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution 1. to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid</br>2. improve the efficiency, especially in production of something noun verb v. to repair a relationship 1. president of Veneuzuela <u><b>rationalized</b> his country's disastrous situation</u>, repeatedly blaming the West, sanctions and those evil capitalists.</br>2. The <u>production process was <b>rationalised</b></u> by adding an automatic welding machine Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
949 609 precarious not secure; beset with difficulties adj. Latin: of precarious means "obtained by asking or praying." This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately.</br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
950 610 preceded went before adj. For precede, know that it's pre "first" + cedere "go"=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
951 1009 611 précis precipice a summary or abstract of a text or speech cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; </br>metaphorically, a very risky circumstance, a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins noun Synonyms: synopsis, summation Latin : "headlong" and "abrupt descent"</br>cliff, drop, drop-off His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters Because of competition from the big convenience chains, the mom and pop store is on the <b>precipice</b> of closing its doors. Most Difficult Common GRE FT MSU
952 611 613 precipice precipitate cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly noun verb adj. hastily and not well-considered Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. Common GRE 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
953 613 1009 precipitate précis to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly a summary or abstract of a text or speech verb noun adj. hastily and not well-considered Synonyms: synopsis, summation Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters 357 prevalent GRE words Most Difficult Prepscholar FT
954 615 precursor a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another: noun The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
955 1292 prehend</br> prehens take</br> grasp Greek/Latin root comprehend</br> aprehend</br> Latin words nko
961 621 pristine immaculately clean and unused adj. Syn: clean, pure The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
962 622 pro before</br> in favor of Greek/Latin root project</br> projectile</br> Greek/Latin MSU
963 623 probity integrity and honor noun Franch/latin probus "worthy, good The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
964 1524 problematic making great mental demands adj. Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
965 624 prodigal a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return adj. Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events. Common GRE MSU
966 626 prodigious enormous, immense, gigantic adj. French/Latin As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite.  357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
967 627 642 profligate reconcile extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way to bring into harmony adj. verb Instead of spending a fortune in court fees, the two parties have agreed to see a mediator to <u><b>reconcile</b> their differences.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1525 profound situated at or extending to great depth adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
968 1526 646 prohibitive relevant tending to discourage, especially of prices relating to the topic or issue at hand adj. adj. The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u> According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight. Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
969 1526 prohibitive tending to discourage, especially of prices adj. The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
970 628 proliferate grow rapidly verb French : prolifère "producing offspring," Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
971 916 prolific (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year... Medium Difficult FT
972 1527 propensity a natural inclination adj. Old English : obsolete adjective propense "inclined, prone"</br>Syn : leaning, proclivity My sister<u> has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
974 630 propitiate to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action verb v. to appease someone who is angry They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
975 631 propriety appropriateness, manners, decorum noun The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
976 1010 prosaic Commonplace; unromantic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: ordinary, everyday Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place. Most Difficult FT
977 1529 647 proscribe reproach command against to scold or express criticism verb As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is above reproach Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
978 632 649 prospective repudiate potential or likely to renounce or disown adj. verb adj. applicable to the future During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
979 1293 prot first Greek/Latin root prototype Latin words nko
980 917 proxy a person authorized to act on behalf of another noun Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a proxy for the A-list actor. Medium Difficult FT
981 918 prudish having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity adj. Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody My grandmother’s narrowminded and prudish viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views Medium Difficult FT
982 633 psych mind</br> soul Greek/Latin root psychology Greek/Latin MSU
983 634 publicus people Greek/Latin root public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican Greek/Latin MSU
984 1304 pugn</br>pung fight Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
985 1303 pul urge Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
986 635 651 pulchritudinous rescind beautiful (n: pulchritude) to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul adj. verb Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. Common GRE 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
987 1011 pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public noun Synonyms: authority, adviser And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. Most Difficult FT
990 636 pusillanimous cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty: adj. The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. Common GRE MSU
991 1306 pyr fire Greek/Latin root pyromaniac</br> Latin words nko
992 788 pyre a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony noun The tribesmen were burned on a pyre so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies. The tribesmen were<u> burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies. Least Difficult FT
993 789 quack a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field noun Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industr The <b>quack</b> claimed that consuming a few daily teaspoons of his miraculous snake oil would prevent and cure any signs of the Corona virus Least Difficult FT
994 637 652 qualification respectively credential ad in the sequential order previously given noun adj. n. a modifying statement Each recipient was called up to receive their award, respectively. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
995 1530 654 qualified reticent meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself adj. adj. adj. introverted or silent Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen prefers to remain reticent! Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
996 1455 qualify 1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement verb Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement. 2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, the summers are very cold .<br>The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco. <br>You can also qualify a negative statement :<br>2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great t Common GRE MSU
997 919 qualm an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear noun Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man. Medium Difficult FT
999 1307 quer</br> quir ask</br> seek Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1000 1012 querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adj. Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something. Most Difficult FT
1001 921 quibble Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter verb Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick It is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote Medium Difficult FT
1002 1013 quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency Any extended period of quiescence in the Brady house meant that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Most Difficult FT
1003 1531 655 quiescent reverent being quiet or still or inactive feeling or showing profound respect or veneration adj. During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1004 1308 quis</br>ques guest Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1005 1014 quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion. Most Difficult FT
1006 639 quotidian relating to the everyday or mundane adj. Synonyms: day-to-day, average, daily They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1007 1015 raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way noun Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns My father was a raconteur of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly Most Difficult FT
1008 1331 radic</br>radix root Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1009 1332 ram branch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1010 1532 656 rarefied rhetoric of high moral or intellectual value the art of effective communication (written or verbal) adj. noun ic=nature of, like</br> The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric. Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1011 640 rarefy 1. to make or become thin; 2. to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied) verb Latin : to make rare 1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle.</br> Common GRE MSU
1012 641 659 rationalize salubrious to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid health-promoting verb adj. v. to repair a relationship Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning "welfare, health.” <u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1013 1407 re back</br> again Latin Prefix return Latin words nko
1014 923 recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority adj. Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable Over time, the hopeless soldiers became recalcitrant and refused to follow orders Medium Difficult FT
1015 924 recant Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief verb Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract The judge ordered the magazine to recant the false statements it made about the actress. Medium Difficult FT
1016 1533 664 recluse satiate one who lives in solitude to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) noun verb often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b> Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1017 642 670 reconcile secular to bring into harmony of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) verb adj. Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1018 643 recondite arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people adj. Latin/French e=back : com=with ; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1019 1016 redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance noun Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed. Most Difficult FT
1020 1534 671 refractory sediment stubbornly resistant to authority or control material that settles at the bottom of a body of water adj. noun Latin : sedere, = “to settle,” or “sit.” After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind. Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1021 644 refute overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof verb Latin : re=back +futare ="to beat", ie. To resist, repel, oppose The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1022 1309 reg</br>rig</br>rect rule</br> govern Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1023 1535 674 relegate simultaneous assign to a lower position occurring at the same moment verb adj. Latin :simul: "at the same time." The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1024 645 relentless never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent adj. <b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1025 646 677 relevant solicitous relating to the topic or issue at hand 1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern adj. Latin roots sollus "entire" and citus "set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety 1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me.</br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1026 1017 repast a meal noun Synonyms: feast, banquet Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles. Most Difficult FT
1027 647 680 reproach sparse to scold or express criticism scattered or scarce verb adj. adj. austere and unadorned With only a <u><b>sparse</b> amount of hair</u>, the man decided to completely shave his head 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1028 1536 683 reprobate sporadic a person without moral scruples occasional or scattered noun adj. Greek : "scattered." <u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1029 648 reproof the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove). noun Old French reprove "reproach, rejection,"</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house. Common GRE MSU
1030 649 684 repudiate spurious to renounce or disown fake or false verb adj. Latin : spurius (n.) "illegitimate child,"</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1031 651 685 rescind stolid to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul calm and dependable verb adj. Syn: dependable" or "calm," but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — "empty," "blank," and "vacant, He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1032 1537 687 resolution subjective a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact noun adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1033 1538 688 resolve substantiate find a solution or answer to corroborate or give evidence of something verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1034 652 690 respectively subversive ad in the sequential order previously given meant to undercut established institutions or norms adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1035 653 restive</br>restful restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. adj. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. Easily confused words MSU
1036 790 reticence the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readi noun Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint The shy wallflower’s reticence kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance. Least Difficult FT
1037 654 691 reticent sufficient hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself enough for a given purpose adj. adj. introverted or silent 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1038 1408 retro backward Latin Prefix retroactively, Latin words nko
1039 655 692 reverent superbly feeling or showing profound respect or veneration ad excellently adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1040 656 695 rhetoric supplant the art of effective communication (written or verbal) to overtake or replace noun verb ic=nature of, like</br> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1041 1018 ribald Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way adj. Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqu� When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision. Most Difficult FT
1042 1310 rid</br>ris laugh Greek/Latin root ridicule</br> Latin words nko
1043 657 riparia river Greek/Latin root riparian Greek/Latin MSU
1044 1019 rococo Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration adj. _x005F_x0018_The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena... The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena... Most Difficult FT
1045 1333 rub</br>rhod red Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1046 791 rue Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) verb Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to rue his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game. Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to <b>rue</b> his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game. Least Difficult FT
1047 792 ruminate Think deeply about something verb Synonyms: contemplate, consider, mull over Alfred Sauvy, the French thinker... was prone to worry that the first world would become 'a society of old people, living in old houses, ruminating about old ideas.' Least Difficult FT
1048 1311 rupt break Greek/Latin root rupture</br> Latin words nko
1049 1312 sacr</br>sanct holy Greek/Latin root sacrement</br> sanctuary Latin words nko
1050 658 sagacious having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). adj. Latin sagacitatem"keenness of perception, quality of being acute,"</br>same root as "sage"</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise observant and thoughtful,<u> he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br> Common GRE MSU
1051 1539 697 sage synthesize a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole noun verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1052 925 salient Most noticeable or important adj. Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism� The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism Medium Difficult FT
1053 659 704 salubrious temperance health-promoting moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol adj. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1054 1334 san health Greek/Latin root sanitatin</br> Latin words nko
1055 660 sanction to give official permission verb v. to impose a penalty for a particular action n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1056 1020 sanguine Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: "Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease."(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood) adj. Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt. Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. Most Difficult FT
1057 662 sap 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. noun, verb (2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it. Homonym MSU
1058 926 sardonic grimly mocking or cynical adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip. Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip. Medium Difficult FT
1059 663 sate to satisfy fully or to excess verb old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. Common GRE MSU
1060 664 716 satiate transient to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) passes quickly; short-lived verb adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1061 1540 719 saturate ubiquitous infuse or fill completely ever-present or universal verb adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1062 665 saturnine having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn adj. Early English, "born under the influence of the planet Saturn", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so "gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave" As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. Common GRE MSU
1063 927 savant a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist noun Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power. Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant.</b> Medium Difficult FT
1064 1541 720 savor unadorned a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one plain; unembellished noun adj. Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1065 1097 scend climb Greek/Latin root ascend</br> descend Greek/Latin Manhattan
1066 1061 sci to know Greek/Latin root conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong</br>conscious =knowing what is happening</br>omniscient =knowing everything</br>prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur Root words Aristotle
1067 1021 scintilla a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling noun Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements. Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil. Most Difficult FT
1068 1336 scler hard Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1069 667 scope examine Greek/Latin root microscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin MSU
1070 668 screen 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. noun (3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews. Homonym MSU
1071 669 scrib</br>script write Greek/Latin root transcribe</br> scribe</br> script Greek/Latin MSU
1072 1098 script written language Greek/Latin root postscript Greek/Latin Manhattan
1073 1409 se apart</br> away Latin Prefix separate Latin words nko
1074 1316 sec</br>sect cut Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1075 1542 721 secrete undermine generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids to weaken or compromise verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1076 670 722 secular underscore of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) to line underneath for emphasis adj. verb v. to emphasize 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1077 1099 secut follow Greek/Latin root consecutive</br> non sequitur Greek/Latin Manhattan
1078 1317 sed</br>sid</br>sess sit</br> seat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1079 671 723 sediment untenable material that settles at the bottom of a body of water weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation noun adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1080 672 sedulous diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful adj. Latin sedulus, with same meaning</br>Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!</br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)</br> Syn : assiduous, painstaking, and diligent His <b>sedulity</b> was there for all to see : he worked hard and never gave up easily. Common GRE MSU
1081 1022 semantic Relating to meaning in language or logic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: lingual, semasiological Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Most Difficult FT
1082 1100 sent feel</br> think Greek/Latin root sentient</br> consent</br> sentiment Greek/Latin Manhattan
1083 1101 sequ follow Greek/Latin root sequence</br> subsequently Greek/Latin Manhattan
1084 1320 serv keep Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1085 1543 727 shard venality a broken piece of a brittle artifact the state of being capable of being bribed noun Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1086 1445 ship state of</br> skill Latin Suffix Latin words nko
1088 675 sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) together</br> with Greek/Latin root synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope Greek/Latin MSU
1089 1321 sist place</br> stand Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1090 1544 734 skeptic vexation someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1091 676 slight 1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect adj., noun (3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone. Homonym MSU
1092 1023 sobriquet a person’s nickna a person’s nickname noun Synonyms: appellation, moniker This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.' Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy Most Difficult FT
1093 678 sol alone Greek/Latin root solo</br>solitary</br>desolate =lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary =done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese Greek/Latin MSU
1094 677 745 solicitous whimsical 1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1095 928 soliloquy an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a pl noun Synonyms: monologue, speech Patrick Stewart, for instance, reworked Hamlet’s soliloquy as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question' Medium Difficult FT
1096 1322 solv</br>solu loosen Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1097 1446 some characteristic of Latin Suffix Latin words nko
1098 1062 somn sleep Greek/Latin root insomnia =inability to fall asleep</br>somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep</br>somnolent =feeling sleepy</br>Somnambulist=sleep walk Root words Aristotle
1099 1338 son sound Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1100 1324 soph wisdom Greek/Latin root sophomore</br> Latin words nko
1101 1024 soporific inducing sleep adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative French/ Latin sopor "deep sleep"+ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation. While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems. Most Difficult FT
1102 680 746 sparse wretched scattered or scarce extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) adj. adj. austere and unadorned 357 prevalent GRE words Common GRE Prepscholar MSU
1103 1325 spec</br>spect</br>spic look</br> appear Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1104 682 specious plausible but false adj. Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1105 1546 1480 spectrum exigency a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities a pressing or urgent situation noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1106 1326 spir breathe Greek/Latin root aspiration</br> expiration</br> Latin words nko
1107 683 1481 sporadic fatuous occasional or scattered devoid of intelligence adj. ic=nature of, like</br> 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
1108 684 1484 spurious fervor fake or false feelings of great warmth and intensity adj. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1109 1327 stat</br>stab stand Greek/Latin root static</br> stationary</br> Latin words nko
1110 929 stigma a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person noun Synonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonour A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded. Medium Difficult FT
1111 1547 1521 stint plasticity supply sparingly and with restricted quantities the property of being physically malleable verb adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1112 930 stipulate Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement verb Synonyms: set down, set out, lay down In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them. Medium Difficult FT
1113 685 1523 stolid preamble calm and dependable a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution adj. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
1114 931 stratum a thin layer within any structure noun Synonyms: level, class, echelon But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion. Medium Difficult FT
1115 1548 1525 striate profound marked with stripes situated at or extending to great depth adj. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1116 1328 string</br>strict bind Greek/Latin root stringent Latin words nko
1117 1329 stru</br>struct build Greek/Latin root structure</br> Latin words nko
1118 686 strut 1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part. verb, noun (2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable. Homonym MSU
1119 1258 sub-, su- , sou, sous word-forming element meaning "under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division," Greek/Latin root su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m substantial Latin words nko
1120 687 1529 subjective proscribe open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact command against adj. verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1121 795 sublime of very great excellence or beauty adj. Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles. After the <u><b>sublime</b> meal</u>, we asked to see the chef so that we could give him our compliments. Least Difficult FT
1122 932 subpoena A writ ordering a person to attend a court noun Synonyms: summons, mandate, court order Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records. Medium Difficult FT
1123 1549 1530 subside qualified wear off or die down meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task verb adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1124 688 1531 substantiate quiescent to corroborate or give evidence of something being quiet or still or inactive verb adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1125 689 subter under</br> secret Greek/Latin root subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean Greek/Latin MSU
1126 690 1532 subversive rarefied meant to undercut established institutions or norms of high moral or intellectual value adj. adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1127 691 1533 sufficient recluse enough for a given purpose one who lives in solitude adj. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
1128 1330 sum</br>sumpt take Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1129 1412 super above</br> beyond Latin Prefix supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br> Latin words nko
1130 692 1534 superbly refractory ad excellently stubbornly resistant to authority or control adj. adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
1131 693 superficial only covering the surface:"2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 3. of little substance or significance adj. Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something 1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes Common GRE MSU
1132 1550 1535 supersede relegate take the place or move into the position of assign to a lower position verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1133 1025 supine Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) 1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) adj. Synonyms: weak, spineless Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Synonyms: weak, spineless Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in. Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died. Most Difficult FT
1134 695 1536 supplant reprobate to overtake or replace a person without moral scruples verb noun 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1135 1551 1537 supposition resolution the cognitive process of conjecturing a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1136 796 surly Bad-tempered and unfriendly adj. Synonyms: ill-natured, grumpy, glum Here, poverty and economic decline has led to the surly separation of a left-behind, resentful white working class and a Muslim minority. Least Difficult FT
1137 696 sycophant a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important noun Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1138 797 syncopation A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa noun She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation. Least Difficult FT
1139 1026 synoptic Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view adj. Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed c They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics. At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented Most Difficult FT
1140 933 syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language noun Fench/Latin/Greek : syn- "together" + tassein "arrange" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together. The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syn The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz : OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color- , Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose Medium Difficult FT
1141 697 1538 synthesize resolve to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole find a solution or answer verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1142 699 tacit unspoken; implicit adj. : Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1143 701 taciturn reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity) adj. French/ Latin taciturnus "not talkative, noiseless." My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1144 1102 tact touch Greek/Latin root contact</br> tactless (without feeling) Greek/Latin Manhattan
1145 1339 tang</br>ting</br>tact</br>tig touch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1146 1552 1539 tangential sage of superficial relevance if any a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics adj. noun Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1147 798 taunt A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone noun Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer Same word root as the word "tempt"</br>Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks. Least Difficult FT
1148 799 tawdry Showy but cheap and of poor quality adj. Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish Named after St. Audrey (with the "s" dropped off) </br>Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt. Most people consider reality shows to be<b> tawdry</b> forms of entertainment Least Difficult FT
1149 1353 tax arrangement Greek/Latin root taxomologist</br> Latin words nko
1150 1340 teg</br>tect cover Greek/Latin root tectonic plates</br> Latin words nko
1151 702 tele distance Greek/Latin root telegraph</br> telephone</br> teleology Greek/Latin MSU
1152 703 temper 1. n. emotional state or anger, as in "she has quite a temper." </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen. noun, verb (2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners. Homonym MSU
1153 704 1540 temperance saturate moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol infuse or fill completely noun verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1154 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. The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a<u> <b> climate</b> zone.</u> Least Difficult FT
1155 1103 tempor time Greek/Latin root contemporary Greek/Latin Manhattan
1156 1343 ten</br>tain hold</br> reach Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1157 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
1158 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
1159 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
1160 1345 ter</br>terr land</br> earth Greek/Latin root terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> Latin words nko
1161 1344 term end Greek/Latin root terminal</br> terminus</br> Latin words nko
1162 801 terse Sparing in the use of words adj. Synonyms: curt, brusque, abrupt In a terse phone-call on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory... Least Difficult FT
1163 1385 testify</br>testy testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof </br> testy=Easily annoyed and not patient verb, adj. Easily confused words Khan
1164 1063 theo god Greek/Latin root monotheism =belief in one god</br>polytheism =worshiping more than one God</br>theology =the study of religion</br> god</br> etc</br>theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle Root words Aristotle
1165 1346 therm heat Greek/Latin root thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> Latin words nko
1166 707 timorous meek or timid adj. same root as "timid"=shy The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1167 1553 1541 tirade savor a speech of violent denunciation a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one noun Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1168 709 tirade (diatribe) an angry speech or rant noun His tirade had gone on long enough. Common GRE MSU
1169 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
1170 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
1171 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
1172 710 torpor a state of motor and mental inactivity noun tiredness, lethargy During the winter, the bears fall into an intense torpor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1173 803 torrid Full of difficulty or tribulation adj. The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized. Least Difficult FT
1180 716 1542 transient secrete passes quickly; short-lived generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids adj. verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1181 805 treacherous Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception adj. Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious Least Difficult FT
1182 1349 trit rub Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1183 1554 1543 truculence shard stubborn and defiant aggressiveness a broken piece of a brittle artifact adj. noun Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1184 1028 truculent Eager or quick to argue or fight adj. Synonyms: defiant, aggressive Mr. Boehner, having abandoned his long battle with his party’s truculent right-wingers and announced his resignation in September, wanted to ‘clear the barn’ for his succ Most Difficult FT
1185 1350 trud</br>trus thrust Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1186 1447 tude state of Latin Suffix certitude</br> Latin words nko
1193 1031 umbrage Offense or annoyance noun Synonyms: insult, affront Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin Most Difficult FT
1194 1416 un not Latin Prefix Latin words nko
1195 720 1546 unadorned spectrum plain; unembellished a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities adj. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1196 721 1547 undermine stint to weaken or compromise supply sparingly and with restricted quantities verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1197 722 1548 underscore striate to line underneath for emphasis marked with stripes verb adj. v. to emphasize 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1198 1417 uni one Latin Prefix universal</br> Latin words nko
1199 723 1549 untenable subside weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation wear off or die down adj. verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1200 1555 1550 unwarranted supersede incapable of being justified or explained take the place or move into the position of adj. verb Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1201 749 upbraid Find fault with (someone) verb Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan"bring forth as a ground for censure" In the past its neighbours isolated and upbraided Austria for its flirtations with nationalist extremism... Least Difficult FT
1202 1352 urb city Greek/Latin root urban</br> Latin words nko
1203 936 urbane (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner adj. Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusad Medium Difficult FT
1204 724 utilis useful Greek/Latin root utility</br> utilitarian Greek/Latin MSU
1205 1069 vac empty Greek/Latin root evacuate =to empty a dangerous place</br>vacant =empty</br> not occupied</br>acation =a time without work</br>vacuous =lacking intelligence Greek/Latin MSU
1206 1131 vacillate 1. to waver between different opinions or actions, be undecided about something; 2. move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern verb Latin vacillatus "sway to and fro; hesitate"</br>Syn : hover, oscillate, vibrate, fluctuate, waver 1. Undergraduate students often <b>vacillate</b> among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue.</br>2.the line on the monitor <b>vacillated</b> Common GRE Kaplan
1207 726 vacuous 1. empty; without contents; 2. void of expresssion 3. devoid of content. 4. no intelligence. adj. Latin vacuus "empty, void, free"</br>vacuous is a smart-sounding way to describe something dumb. </br>Syn:1. empty, 2. blank, non-communicative,3. asinine,fatuous, inane, mindless, foolish 1. a <u><b>vacuous</b> space</u> </br>2. She <u>flashed a <b>vacuous</b> smile</u>.</br>3&4 his<b><u> vacuous</b> comments</u> did not impress anyone. Common GRE MSU
1208 1355 vad</br>vas go Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1209 1356 val</br>vail be strong Greek/Latin root avail</br> Latin words nko
1210 806 vapid offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland adj. Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers. Least Difficult FT
1211 1381 venal</br>venial venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive adj. Easily confused words Khan
1212 727 1551 venality supposition the state of being capable of being bribed the cognitive process of conjecturing noun 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1213 1106 vene assemble</br> meet Greek/Latin root convene Greek/Latin Manhattan
1214 729 venerate to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: verb The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1215 1107 vent come</br> go Greek/Latin root advent � Greek/Latin Manhattan
1216 1065 ver truth Greek/Latin root veracious =truthful</br> honest </br>veracity =the truth </br>verify =to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate Root words Aristotle
1217 1556 1552 veracious tangential habitually speaking the truth of superficial relevance if any adj. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1218 730 1553 veracity tirade Truth and factual accuracy a speech of violent denunciation noun 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1219 1359 verb word Greek/Latin root verbose, Latin words nko
1225 733 vex to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length: verb Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. Common GRE MSU
1226 734 1554 vexation truculence state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. stubborn and defiant aggressiveness noun adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1227 1418 vice instead of Latin Prefix vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> Latin words nko
1228 735 vide</br>visibil</br>vis see Greek/Latin root video</br> vision</br> visible Greek/Latin MSU
1229 808 vilify verb Least Difficult FT
1230 1362 vinc</br>vict conquer Greek/Latin root victor</br> victorious</br> vincible</br> Latin words nko
1231 1393 vindicate</br>vindictive vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive verb, adj. Easily confused words Khan
1232 1033 virulent extremely severe or harmful in its effects adj. Synonyms: toxic, deadly, destructive _x005F_x0018_A more likely catastrophe, Mr. Rawles believes, would be a pandemic virulent enough to cause the breakdown of the national sewerage system as well as the grid. Most Difficult FT
1233 809 viscous having a relatively high resistance to flow adj. Synonyms: gummy, glue-like, gluey Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be viscous like tar or so 'light' they float on water. Least Difficult FT
1234 737 viscous</br>vicous Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. adj. Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. Easily confused words MSU
1235 752 vitiate Destroy or impair the legal validity of verb Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati"vitiare"= to make faulty. Same origin as "vice", therefore same pronounciation root "vishiate" _x005F_x0018_The firm admitted that it vitiated its stated standards for evaluating securities in an area where those standards put in question its ability to win business. Least Difficult FT
1236 1034 vitriol Cruel and bitter criticism noun Synonyms: venom, nastiness Given the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Most Difficult FT
1237 1557 1555 vituperative unwarranted marked by harshly abusive criticism incapable of being justified or explained adj. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1238 1066 viv life Greek/Latin root Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life</br>vital =pertaining to live</br>vivacious =high-spirited and full of life</br>convivial=sociable Root words Aristotle
1239 1110 voc</br>vok voice</br> call Greek/Latin root vocal</br> revoke Greek/Latin Manhattan
1240 1035 vociferous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous adj. Synonyms: blatant, clamorous, noisy Ten weeks of ever-more vociferous argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now and June 23rd, when the vote will take place. Most Difficult FT
1241 1366 vol wish</br> will Greek/Latin root volunatary</br> Latin words nko
1242 1133 volatile likely to change rapidly and unpredictably adj. It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decade Common GRE Kaplan
1243 1113 volu</br>volve turn</br> roll Greek/Latin root revolution Greek/Latin Manhattan
1244 1367 vor</br>vour eat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1245 740 voracious craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things. adj. She is a voracious reader. Common GRE MSU
1250 1448 ward in the direction of Latin Suffix forward</br> backward</br> Latin words nko
1251 1558 1556 wary veracious marked by keen caution and watchful prudence habitually speaking the truth adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1252 742 wave</br>waive(seewaiver) n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object. noun, verb v. to relinquish We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment. Homophone MSU
1253 1134 waver to go back and forth between choices or opinions verb Some citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions. Common GRE Kaplan
1254 744 waver</br>waiver v. vacillate or move back and forth verb n. release or special exemption a rule Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines. Homophone MSU
1255 750 welter a large number of items in no order; a confused mass noun Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. </br>Deutsch : Durcheinander, Mischmasch At the same time they are subjected to a welter of conflicting pressures—acting as spin-doctors and bean-counters as well as corporate strategists and auditor Least Difficult FT
1256 938 whet Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite) verb Synonyms: arouse, rouse, trigger But sham democracy often whets people’s appetite for the real thin Medium Difficult FT
1264 1386 wraith</br>wrath wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger noun Easily confused words Khan
1265 746 1558 wretched wary extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adj. adj. Common GRE Hi Freq. GRE Easy MSU Barron
1266 818 wry Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor adj. Synonyms: ironic, sardonic, satirical Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings... Least Difficult FT
1267 1368 xen</br>xeno foreign Greek/Latin root xenophobe</br> Latin words nko
1268 1036 xenophobia Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries noun Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v Most Difficult FT
1269 1369 xer dry Greek/Latin root xerox</br> Latin words nko
1270 1037 yoke a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull noun Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries. Most Difficult FT
1271 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
1272 1559 zealot a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun . , Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
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"not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull", "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Greek an= \"without\" + odyne \"pain= \"free pain or torment\" \"</br>Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous", "Greek an= \"without\" + odyne \"pain= \"free pain or torment\" \"</br>Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous",
"After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communique", "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -8776,7 +8776,7 @@
"Avoidance of activity or exertion", "Avoidance of activity or exertion",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,\"", "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,\"",
"The indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle.", "The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -9658,7 +9658,7 @@
"Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions", "Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard", "Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard",
"The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation.", "The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -12107,8 +12107,8 @@
"pedantic", "pedantic",
"overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry).", "overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry).",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like", "Pedantic means \"like a pedant,\" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality.",
"", "When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -12467,8 +12467,8 @@
"phlegmatic", "phlegmatic",
"cool and unruffled; sluggish", "cool and unruffled; sluggish",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like", "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unemotional",
"", "Those palace guards who wear the red coats and big hats and show absolutely no expression on their faces are <b>phlegmatic.</b>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -12504,7 +12504,7 @@
"Miss and long for the return of", "Miss and long for the return of",
"verb", "verb",
"", "",
"Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring.", "Few DJs<b><u> pine</b> for the day</u> of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -12522,7 +12522,7 @@
"a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight", "a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation", "Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation",
"Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film.", "Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -12558,7 +12558,7 @@
"(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive", "(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: concise, brief, compact", "Synonyms: concise, brief, compact",
"The best greeting card messages are pithy and meaningful.", "The best greeting card messages are<b> pithy</b> and meaningful.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -12612,7 +12612,7 @@
"A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting", "A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplac", "Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplac",
"The politician ended his speech with a platitude about every man’s right to vote.", "The politician ended his speech with a <b>platitude</b> about every man’s right to vote.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -12629,8 +12629,8 @@
"plausible", "plausible",
"believable, reasonable", "believable, reasonable",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible",
"", "When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -12648,7 +12648,7 @@
"a large or excessive amount", "a large or excessive amount",
"noun", "noun",
"", "",
"Despite the plethora of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again.", "Despite the <b>plethora</b> of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -12720,7 +12720,7 @@
"a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something", "a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something",
"noun", "noun",
"ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective", "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective",
"When the principal received an anonymous polemic about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face.", "When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -12737,8 +12737,8 @@
"polemical", "polemical",
"angry, hostile, harshly critical", "angry, hostile, harshly critical",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement",
"", "With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -12863,8 +12863,8 @@
"precarious", "precarious",
"not secure; beset with difficulties", "not secure; beset with difficulties",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin: of precarious means \"obtained by asking or praying.\" This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately.</br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe",
"", "Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -12897,10 +12897,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"611", "611",
"precipice", "precipice",
"cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance", "cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; </br>metaphorically, a very risky circumstance, a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Latin : \"headlong\" and \"abrupt descent\"</br>cliff, drop, drop-off",
"", "Because of competition from the big convenience chains, the mom and pop store is on the <b>precipice</b> of closing its doors.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
], ],
@ -13061,8 +13061,8 @@
"pristine", "pristine",
"immaculately clean and unused", "immaculately clean and unused",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Syn: clean, pure",
"", "The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13151,8 +13151,8 @@
"profligate", "profligate",
"extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way", "extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift",
"", "The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13277,8 +13277,8 @@
"prospective", "prospective",
"potential or likely", "potential or likely",
"adj.", "adj.",
"adj. applicable to the future", "Syn: applicable to the future</br>avoid confusing <u>pro</u>spective with <u>per</u>spective. Perspective, which can mean “a reasonable point of view,”",
"", "Before applying to a university, you may want to visit the campus and could even <u>meet other <b>prospective</b> students</u> checking out the library, the dorms, and athletic facilities.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13365,10 +13365,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"635", "635",
"pulchritudinous", "pulchritudinous",
"beautiful (n: pulchritude)", "of great physical beauty (n: pulchritude)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin origin </br> only used to describe people.",
"", "<u>My <b>pulchritudinous</b> bride</u> was so full of grace, standing beneath our wedding canopy.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
], ],
@ -13458,7 +13458,7 @@
"a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony", "a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony",
"noun", "noun",
"", "",
"The tribesmen were burned on a pyre so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies.", "The tribesmen were<u> burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -13476,7 +13476,7 @@
"a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field", "a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud", "Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud",
"That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industr", "The <b>quack</b> claimed that consuming a few daily teaspoons of his miraculous snake oil would prevent and cure any signs of the Corona virus",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -13491,10 +13491,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"637", "637",
"qualification", "qualification",
"credential", "1.the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2.an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3.a statement that limits or restricts some claim",
"noun", "noun",
"n. a modifying statement",
"", "",
"1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3.Newton's laws are still valid, <>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13584,7 +13584,7 @@
"a state or period of inactivity or dormancy", "a state or period of inactivity or dormancy",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency", "Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency",
"Any extended period of quiescence in the Brady house meant that the unusually quiet children were up to no good.", "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -13638,7 +13638,7 @@
"a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way", "a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns", "Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns",
"My father was a raconteur of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly", "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
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"fields": [ "fields": [
"641", "641",
"rationalize", "rationalize",
"to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid", "1. to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid</br>2. improve the efficiency, especially in production of something",
"verb", "verb",
"v. to repair a relationship", "v. to repair a relationship",
"", "1. president of Veneuzuela <u><b>rationalized</b> his country's disastrous situation</u>, repeatedly blaming the West, sanctions and those evil capitalists.</br>2. The <u>production process was <b>rationalised</b></u> by adding an automatic welding machine",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13728,7 +13728,7 @@
"to bring into harmony", "to bring into harmony",
"verb", "verb",
"", "",
"", "Instead of spending a fortune in court fees, the two parties have agreed to see a mediator to <u><b>reconcile</b> their differences.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
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"relating to the topic or issue at hand", "relating to the topic or issue at hand",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13854,7 +13854,7 @@
"to scold or express criticism", "to scold or express criticism",
"verb", "verb",
"", "",
"", "As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is above reproach",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13890,7 +13890,7 @@
"to renounce or disown", "to renounce or disown",
"verb", "verb",
"", "",
"", "During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13907,8 +13907,8 @@
"rescind", "rescind",
"to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul", "to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate",
"", "In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -13926,7 +13926,7 @@
"ad in the sequential order previously given", "ad in the sequential order previously given",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "Each recipient was called up to receive their award, respectively.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13980,7 +13980,7 @@
"hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself", "hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself",
"adj.", "adj.",
"adj. introverted or silent", "adj. introverted or silent",
"", "Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen prefers to remain reticent!",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -13998,7 +13998,7 @@
"feeling or showing profound respect or veneration", "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -14016,7 +14016,7 @@
"the art of effective communication (written or verbal)", "the art of effective communication (written or verbal)",
"noun", "noun",
"ic=nature of, like</br>", "ic=nature of, like</br>",
"", "The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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], ],
@ -14070,7 +14070,7 @@
"Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration", "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"_x005F_x0018_The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena...", "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena...",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -14088,7 +14088,7 @@
"Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen)", "Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen)",
"verb", "verb",
"Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan", "Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan",
"Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to rue his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game.", "Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to <b>rue</b> his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -14142,7 +14142,7 @@
"Most noticeable or important", "Most noticeable or important",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious", "Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious",
"The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism<EFBFBD>", "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -14159,8 +14159,8 @@
"salubrious", "salubrious",
"health-promoting", "health-promoting",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning \"welfare, health.”",
"", "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients",
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@ -14196,7 +14196,7 @@
"Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: \"Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease.\"(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood)", "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: \"Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease.\"(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured", "Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured",
"Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt.", "Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt.",
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"FT" "FT"
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@ -14232,7 +14232,7 @@
"grimly mocking or cynical", "grimly mocking or cynical",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic", "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic",
"Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip.", "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip.",
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@ -14267,8 +14267,8 @@
"satiate", "satiate",
"to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)", "to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)",
"verb", "verb",
"", "often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone.",
"", "Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -14304,7 +14304,7 @@
"a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist", "a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage", "Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage",
"The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power.", "Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant.</b>",
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"FT" "FT"
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@ -14358,7 +14358,7 @@
"a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling", "a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen", "Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen",
"After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements.", "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil.",
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"FT" "FT"
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@ -14447,8 +14447,8 @@
"secular", "secular",
"of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones)", "of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular.",
"", "In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school.",
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@ -14483,8 +14483,8 @@
"sediment", "sediment",
"material that settles at the bottom of a body of water", "material that settles at the bottom of a body of water",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Latin : sedere, = “to settle,” or “sit.”",
"", "After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind.",
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@ -14573,8 +14573,8 @@
"simultaneous", "simultaneous",
"occurring at the same moment", "occurring at the same moment",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin :simul: \"at the same time.\"",
"", "The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once",
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@ -14625,10 +14625,10 @@
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"sobriquet", "sobriquet",
"a person’s nickna", "a person’s nickname",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: appellation, moniker", "Synonyms: appellation, moniker",
"This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.'", "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy",
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@ -14663,8 +14663,8 @@
"solicitous", "solicitous",
"1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern", "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin roots sollus \"entire\" and citus \"set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety",
"", "1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me.</br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future.",
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@ -14717,8 +14717,8 @@
"soporific", "soporific",
"inducing sleep", "inducing sleep",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative", "French/ Latin sopor \"deep sleep\"+ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative",
"In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation.", "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -14736,7 +14736,7 @@
"scattered or scarce", "scattered or scarce",
"adj.", "adj.",
"adj. austere and unadorned", "adj. austere and unadorned",
"", "With only a <u><b>sparse</b> amount of hair</u>, the man decided to completely shave his head",
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@ -14771,8 +14771,8 @@
"sporadic", "sporadic",
"occasional or scattered", "occasional or scattered",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like</br>", "Greek : \"scattered.\"",
"", "<u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos.",
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@ -14789,8 +14789,8 @@
"spurious", "spurious",
"fake or false", "fake or false",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin : spurius (n.) \"illegitimate child,\"</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative",
"", "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities.",
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@ -14843,8 +14843,8 @@
"stolid", "stolid",
"calm and dependable", "calm and dependable",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Syn: dependable\" or \"calm,\" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — \"empty,\" \"blank,\" and \"vacant,",
"", "He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral",
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@ -14916,7 +14916,7 @@
"of very great excellence or beauty", "of very great excellence or beauty",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic", "Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic",
"Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles.", "After the <u><b>sublime</b> meal</u>, we asked to see the chef so that we could give him our compliments.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -15057,10 +15057,10 @@
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"Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)", "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: weak, spineless", "Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Synonyms: weak, spineless",
"Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in.", "Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died.",
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@ -15149,8 +15149,8 @@
"synoptic", "synoptic",
"Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view", "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed", "Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed c",
"They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics.", "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented",
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"FT" "FT"
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@ -15167,8 +15167,8 @@
"syntax", "syntax",
"the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language", "the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Fench/Latin/Greek : syn- \"together\" + tassein \"arrange\" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together.",
"The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syn", "The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz : OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color- , Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose",
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"FT" "FT"
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@ -15257,7 +15257,7 @@
"taunt", "taunt",
"A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone", "A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer", "Same word root as the word \"tempt\"</br>Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer",
"But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks.", "But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -15275,8 +15275,8 @@
"tawdry", "tawdry",
"Showy but cheap and of poor quality", "Showy but cheap and of poor quality",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish", "Named after St. Audrey (with the \"s\" dropped off) </br>Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish",
"A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt.", "Most people consider reality shows to be<b> tawdry</b> forms of entertainment",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -15348,7 +15348,7 @@
"Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)", "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant", "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.", "The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a<u> <b> climate</b> zone.</u>",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -19254,7 +19254,7 @@
"plant</br> grow", "plant</br> grow",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
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"", "aerophyte (plant that grows from air), epiphyte (plant that grows on other plants,",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -19848,7 +19848,7 @@
"word", "word",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
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"", "verbose,",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
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@ -22242,7 +22242,7 @@
"righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout", "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout",
"noun", "noun",
"from French, related to English word : pity", "from French, related to English word : pity",
"Everyone knew Sarah would probably become a nun because she spent most of her time performing deeds of <b>piety</b> for those in need.", "aerophyte",
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"upward slope, as of hill",
"noun",
"Latin: ad-: “toward,” + clivus, + “slope.”=> upward slope",
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"accolade",
"award of merit; expression of approval; praise",
"noun",
"French accoler meant to \"embrace the neck,\" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony.",
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"growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion",
"noun",
"The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase",
"If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth.",
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"1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone",
"noun",
"Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness",
"1. </br>2. With great acerbity, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew.",
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"acidulous",
"slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic",
"adj.",
"Latin acidulus \"slightly sour,\" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour",
"1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br> 2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere.",
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