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"Column1" "Column2" "Column3" "Column4" "Column5" "Column6" "Column7" "Column8"
1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU"
2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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107 "bible" "book " "Greek/Latin root" "bibliography</br> Bible</br> bibliophile " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Synonyms: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they bilk the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue." "Most Difficult" "FT"
108 "bio" "life " "Greek/Latin root" "biology</br> biography</br> bio-active " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
109 "blandishment" "speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something" "noun" " Latin blandiri ""flatter, soothe, caress, coax""</br>Deutsch : Schmeichelrei, schönrede" "Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery.</" "Common GRE" "MSU"
109 "blandishment" "speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something" "noun" " Latin blandiri ""flatter, soothe, caress, coax""</br>Deutsch : Schmeichelrei, schönrede" "Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery.</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
110 "blight" "a thing that spoils or damages something" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie : ""bleichen"". </br>Synonyms: affliction, scourge, bane" "1. Because of the <u>urban <b>blight</u></b> that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated.</br>2. The torrential rain <b>blighted</b> the crop." "Least Difficult" "FT"
111 "blithe" "showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned" "adj." "Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blas<EFBFBD>" "The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades.</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
111 "blithe" "showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned" "adj." "Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé" "The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades.</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
112 "blowhard" "a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way" "noun" "Synonyms: boaster, bragger, show-off" "<u>The self-promoting <b>blowhard</b> talked</u> about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears" "Least Difficult" "FT"
113 "bolster" "support or strengthen" "verb" "Old English bolster ""bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up </br>Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster" "The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would <u><b>bolster</b> her case against the defendant.</u>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
114 "bombast" "pompous speech (adj: bombastic)" "noun" "Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. </br>Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort ""Baumwolle"" ist ähnlich wie""Bom""" " Madam President, Commissioner, we have <u>no need for sentimentality and <b>bombast</b> on such a serious issue </u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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1043 "cog" "to know" "Greek/Latin root" "Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition =process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito =disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize =to discover that one knows</br> cogitate =to think carefully about" "Root words" "Aristotle"
154 "cogent" "powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe" "adj." " French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling" "The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1044 "col</br> con</br> com" "with " "Greek/Latin root" "collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone" "Root words" "Aristotle"
155 "commensurate" "corresponding in size or degree or extent" "adj." " Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure = with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Ma<EFBFBD>" "You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
155 "commensurate" "corresponding in size or degree or extent" "adj." " Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass" "You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
157 "compelling" " captivating, very persuasive" "adj." "Latin com ""with, together"" + pellere ""to drive""" "The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
947 "compendium" "a publication containing a variety of works" "noun" "Synonyms: compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok" "Most Difficult" "FT"
158 "complaisant" "showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others" "adj." "com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing" "Because <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of him" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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233 "disparage" " to belittle" "verb" "Originally meant to marry below one's rank, ie. Dis=away + parage=rank. Not it means to push somone lower, to belittle them" "<u>I cannot believe that you belittle and <b>disparage</b> people</u> who have little in common with you." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1374 "disparage </br> disparate" "disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them </br> disparate=Different in every way" "adj., verb" "The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
234 "disparaging" "belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage)" "adj." "His <u>mother's <b>disparaging</b> comments</u> made him feel awful" "Common GRE" "MSU"
235 "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adj." " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare, ie. Dislike in kind" "Even though they are identical twins, they have<u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confus" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
235 "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adj." " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind" "The identical twins have <u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
237 "dispassionate" " impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased" "adj." "from dis- ""the opposite of"" + passionate" "Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
238 "disregard" " to ignore or pay no attention to" "verb" "dis= away + regard=look at" "If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
240 "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to fei" "verb" " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy," "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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325 "extant" "in existence, still existing: " "adj." "Synonyms: living, still existing, remaining" "The only <b>extant</b> representative of that species." "Common GRE" "MSU"
326 "extant </br> extent" "extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something" "adj." "The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known." "Easily confused words" "MSU"
863 "extol" "Praise enthusiastically" "verb" "Synonyms: go wild about, wax lyrical about" "This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1048 "extra 1 of 2" "outside</br> beyond" "Greek/Latin root" "extraordinary =beyond ordinary</br>extraterrestrial =outside the Earth</br>extrovert =an outgoing person</br>extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1389 "extra 2 of 2" "out of</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell)" "Latin words" "nko"
1048 "extra (part 1 of 2)" "outside</br> beyond" "Greek/Latin root" "extraordinary =beyond ordinary</br>extraterrestrial =outside the Earth</br>extrovert =an outgoing person</br>extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1389 "extra (part 2 of 2)" "out of</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell)" "Latin words" "nko"
327 "extraneous" " irrelevant or superfluous" "adj." "If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
328 "extrapolate" " to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts" "verb" "The scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1079 "fac</br> fact" "do</br> make" "Greek/Latin root" "facsimile</br> manufacture" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
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334 "fallow" "Inactive" "adj." "Synonyms: dormant, quiet, slack" "Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing..." "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"
337 "fathom" "a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: " "noun, verb" "I couldn't fathom her reasoning 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"
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" "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"
1080 "fect" "do</br> make" "Greek/Latin root" "perfect" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
340 "federis" "league</br> pact " "Greek/Latin root" "federation</br> confederate " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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1209 "fin" "end" "Greek/Latin root" "finish</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
344 "fission </br> fusion" "fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one" "noun" "Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
345 "flag" "1. n. banner. </br>2. v. to wane or weaken" "noun, verb" "2. Bedeutung als Verb kommt vom gleichen germanischen Wortstamm wie ""flattern""" "2. When <u>the runner's strength begins to <b>flag</b></u>, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed." "Homonym" "MSU"
346 "flail" "Flounder; struggle uselessly" "verb" "Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm" "This means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
346 "flail" "flail means to wave around wildly or in an extended sense : Flounder; struggle uselessly" "verb" "Latin word flagellum, which is a whip</br>Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm" "The man <u>stranded on the deserted island <b>flailed</b> his arms in the air</u> to get the passing by ship captain’s attention." "Least Difficult" "FT"
347 "flaunt </br> flout" "flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously" "verb" "Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red ligh" "He came into the Church, <b><u>flaunting</b> his riches</u> with his designer clothes, <b><u>flouting</b> all rules</u> by dancing on the altar. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
1210 "flect</br>flex" "bend" "Greek/Latin root" "deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
348 "fledgling" "a baby bird; an inexperienced person; inexperienced." "adj., noun" "also implies potential to improve" "Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more." "Common GRE" "MSU"
866 "florid" "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose.""" "adj." "Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent" "A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
350 "floundering" "struggling:" "adj." " We tried to save the floundering business." "Common GRE" "MSU"
867 "flout" "Openly disregard" "verb" "Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against" "It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
348 "fledgling" "1. a baby bird; </br>2. an inexperienced person; inexperienced." "adj., noun" "Same German word root as ""Flügel"", d.h. get wings</br>. Also implies potential to improve" "1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more." "Common GRE" "MSU"
866 "florid" "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose.""" "adj." "Latin floridus ""flowery, in bloom</br>Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent" "A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
350 "floundering" "struggling:" "adj." "Dutch/German roots ""flattern""" " We tried to save the floundering business." "Common GRE" "MSU"
867 "flout" "Openly disregard" "verb" "Old English origing : play the flute </br>Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against" "It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
351 "fluctuate" " to shift without apparent pattern" "verb" "Each day, the <u>price of gold will <b>fluctuate on the market</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
352 "fluke" "Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck" "noun" "Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate" "Was this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly." "Least Difficult" "FT"
352 "fluke" "Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck" "noun" "originally a lucky shot at billiards</br>Sometimes written : ""' flook ""</br>Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate" "The ball sank into the net after 2 deflections in what can only be called <u>a lucky<b> fluke</u></b>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
868 "foible" " a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s charact" "noun" "Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity" "The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests)." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
353 "foil" "1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. 2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. 3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. 4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. " "noun" "(3) She had brought so many obviously unsuitable suitors home to her parents that they acted as foils; when she introduced John, he seemed an excellent prospect by contrast and her parents were happy to agree to the marriage. (4) The unexpected return of their parents foiled their plans for a party." "Homonym" "MSU"
353 "foil" "1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. " "noun" "1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium<b> foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3 . She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>(4) The <u> early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u>" "Homonym" "MSU"
354 "foment" " to foster unrest or discontent" "verb" "Latin fomentum ""warm application, poultice""on the notion of ""encourage the growth of"" similar to ferment" "the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1220 "for" "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word)" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
355 "forage" "(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions" "verb" "Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, grub" "And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum." "Least Difficult" "FT"
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964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch : Aufruhr </br>Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1213 "frag</br> fract" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal" "Latin words" "nko"
359 "frater" "brother " "Greek/Latin root" "fraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
870 "frenetic" "Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied" "Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good managem" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
870 "frenetic" "Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way" "adj." "Latin phreneticus, meaning “delirious.” ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied" "He scurried around the kitchen <b>frenetically</b> trying to cook a last-minute dinner for 30 of his closest friends." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
965 "frieze" " a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling" "noun" "A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad." "Most Difficult" "FT"
753 "fringe" "the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity" "noun" "Synonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodox" "Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
360 "frugal" " economical, thrifty" "adj." "<u>Be more <b>frugal</b> with your expenses</u>, and you will not be in debt." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1485 "frugality" "prudence in avoiding waste" "noun" "His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
361 "fry" "1. v. to cook in hot oil. 2. n. baby fish" "noun" "The newborn fry are easy prey to larger fish in the area." "2. The police were u>not interested in the <b>small fry</b> drug dealers</u>, but wanted to catch the drug kingpin." "Homonym" "MSU"
361 "fry" "1. v. to cook in hot oil. </br>2. n. baby fish" "noun" "2. The police were <u>not interested in the <b>small fry</b> drug dealers</u>, but wanted to catch the drug kingpin." "Homonym" "MSU"
1214 "fug" "flee</br>" "Greek/Latin root" "fugitive</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
362 "-ful" "full of " "adj. " "frightful</br> beautiful</br> helpful " "Suffix" "MSU"
966 "fusillade" " a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession" "noun" " French fusillade, fusiller ""to shoot"" </br>Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment" "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1486 "futile" "producing no result or effect" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1486 "futile" "producing no result or effect" "adj." " Latin futilis= ""leaky."" the image of a leaky vessel is a good illustration of the adjective. Pouring water into a leaky bucket is futile." "Hopefully all the time you're spending studying vocabulary won't turn out to be futile" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
363 "-fy" "make " "verb " "fortify</br> simplify " "Suffix" "MSU"
967 "gaffe" " an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator" "noun" " French gaffe ""clumsy remark"" </br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error" "Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
364 "gainsay" " deny or oppose, Speak against or oppose (someone), deny" "verb" "Literally : Say against</br>Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to" "It is <u>impossible to <u>gainsay</u> the importance of a good education</u> in today’s competitive job marke" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
364 "gainsay" " deny or oppose, Speak against or oppose (someone), deny" "verb" "Literally : Say against</br>Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to" "It is <u>impossible to <u>gainsay</u> the importance of a good education</u> in today’s competitive job market" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
871 "gall" " Bold, impudent behavior" "noun" "Synonyms: insolence, nerve, audacity" "With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
365 "galvanize" " to prod someone into action" "verb" "figurative sense of ""galvanize by electricity""" "By holding a rally, <u>the politician hoped to <b>galvanize</b> young people to vote </u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
873 "gambit" " a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage" "noun" "Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy" "What began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
754 "garner" "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)" "verb" "Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble" "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
873 "gambit" " a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage" "noun" "originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopfer strategie</br>Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategya" "<u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
754 "garner" "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)" "verb" "Latin granarium which means ""store-house,"" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble" "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1124 "garrulous" "full of trivial conversation" "adj." "from Latin garrulus ""talkative, chattering" "The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
368 "gauche" " socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward" "adj." "gauche = left (english)/links (</br>Deutsch)" "His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1049 "gen</br>o</br>e</br>genesis" "birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre)" "Greek/Latin root" "genealogy =the study of the history of a family</br>generation =all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital =existing from birth" "Root words" "Aristotle"
369 "geo" "earth " "Greek/Latin root" "geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1067 "ger" "old age" "adj." "geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly gerontocracy =the rule of the elders gerontology =the science of aging." "SMB"
1067 "ger" "old age" "adj." "geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly</br>gerontocracy =the rule of the elders</br>gerontology =the science of aging." "SMB"
370 "germane" " relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant" "adj." "Latin : germanus = having the same parents" "The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b>to the economic crisis." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
969 "gerontocracy" " a state, society, or group governed by old people" "noun" "But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1223 "gest" "carry</br> bring" "Greek/Latin root" "gestation period" "Latin words" "nko"
755 "gist" "the substance or essence of a speech or text" "noun" "Synonyms: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt" "The gist of the matter is " "Least Difficult" "FT"
371 "glib" "speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere ta. lking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely" "adj." "From German ""glibberig"", now used in a figurative sense" "Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she takes all the glib flattery seriously." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
874 "goad" "stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick" "verb" "Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on" "Her words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
755 "gist" "the substance or essence of a speech or text" "noun" "Synonyms: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt" "<u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is </u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
371 "glib" "speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere ta. lking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely" "adj." "From German ""glibberig"", now used in a figurative sense" "Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
874 "goad" "stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick" "verb" "Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on" "Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1239 "gon" "angle" "Greek/Latin root" "polygon</br> hexagon</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj." "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)" "The gossamer-thin fabric of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently" "Least Difficult" "FT"
876 "gouge" "Overcharge; swindle" "verb" "They do not want monopolists to gouge consumers and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj." "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)" "The<u><b> gossamer</b>-thin fabric</u> of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently" "Least Difficult" "FT"
876 "gouge" "Overcharge; swindle" "verb" "They <u>do not want monopolists to <b>gouge</b> consumers</u> and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1224 "grad</br> gress" "step</br> go" "Greek/Latin root" "gradual</br> gradient</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1240 "gran" "grain" "Greek/Latin root" "granular" "Latin words" "nko"
1068 "grand" "adj. " "grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic " "SMB"
877 "grandiloquent" "Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner" "adj." "Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent" "The authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
877 "grandiloquent" "Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner" "adj." "Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent" "The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
373 "graph</br> gram" "write</br> record " "Greek/Latin root" "graphic</br> graphite</br> graphology</br> telegram" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1050 "grat" "pleasing" "Greek/Latin root" "gratify =to pleasesomeone</br>grateful =feeling thankful </br>gratuity =a tip</br> token of appreciationin</br>gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts" "Root words" "Aristotle"
374 "gregarious" "temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable" "adj." " Latin : gregarius=""pertaining to a flock" "Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
878 "grouse" "complain pettily; grumble" "verb" "Synonyms: moan, groan, protest" "Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
757 "grovel" "Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo" "verb" "Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : " "She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?)" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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)" "He was well known for his guile. " "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"
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"

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2 1 1 -(o)logy -(o)logy study,science,theory study,science,theory noun noun biology</br> archeology biology</br> archeology Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
3 2 2 a</br>an a</br>an without</br> not without</br> not Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
4 3 3 ab</br>abs</br>a ab</br>abs</br>a apart</br> away from apart</br> away from Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
130 107 107 bible bible book book Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root bibliography</br> Bible</br> bibliophile bibliography</br> Bible</br> bibliophile Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
131 942 942 bilk bilk Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification verb verb Synonyms: swindle, defraud, deceive Synonyms: swindle, defraud, deceive Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they bilk the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they bilk the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
132 108 108 bio bio life life Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root biology</br> biography</br> bio-active biology</br> biography</br> bio-active Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
133 109 109 blandishment blandishment speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something noun noun Latin blandiri "flatter, soothe, caress, coax"</br>Deutsch : Schmeichelrei, schönrede Latin blandiri "flatter, soothe, caress, coax"</br>Deutsch : Schmeichelrei, schönrede Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery.</ Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery.</u> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
134 110 110 blight blight a thing that spoils or damages something a thing that spoils or damages something noun noun Gleicher Wortstamm wie : "bleichen". </br>Synonyms: affliction, scourge, bane Gleicher Wortstamm wie : "bleichen". </br>Synonyms: affliction, scourge, bane 1. Because of the <u>urban <b>blight</u></b> that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated.</br>2. The torrential rain <b>blighted</b> the crop. 1. Because of the <u>urban <b>blight</u></b> that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated.</br>2. The torrential rain <b>blighted</b> the crop. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
135 111 111 blithe blithe showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned adj. adj. Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blas� Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades.</u> The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades.</u> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
136 112 112 blowhard blowhard a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way noun noun Synonyms: boaster, bragger, show-off Synonyms: boaster, bragger, show-off <u>The self-promoting <b>blowhard</b> talked</u> about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears <u>The self-promoting <b>blowhard</b> talked</u> about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
137 113 113 bolster bolster support or strengthen support or strengthen verb verb Old English bolster "bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up </br>Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster Old English bolster "bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up </br>Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would <u><b>bolster</b> her case against the defendant.</u> The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would <u><b>bolster</b> her case against the defendant.</u> Common GRE Common GRE Kaplan Kaplan
138 114 114 bombast bombast pompous speech (adj: bombastic) pompous speech (adj: bombastic) noun noun Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. </br>Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort "Baumwolle" ist ähnlich wie"Bom" Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. </br>Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort "Baumwolle" ist ähnlich wie"Bom" Madam President, Commissioner, we have <u>no need for sentimentality and <b>bombast</b> on such a serious issue </u> Madam President, Commissioner, we have <u>no need for sentimentality and <b>bombast</b> on such a serious issue </u> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
200 1043 1043 cog cog to know to know Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition =process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito =disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize =to discover that one knows</br> cogitate =to think carefully about Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition =process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito =disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize =to discover that one knows</br> cogitate =to think carefully about Root words Root words Aristotle Aristotle
201 154 154 cogent cogent powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe adj. adj. French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
202 1044 1044 col</br> con</br> com col</br> con</br> com with with Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone Root words Root words Aristotle Aristotle
203 155 155 commensurate commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent corresponding in size or degree or extent adj. adj. Latin com "with, together" + mensuratus, pp mensurare "to measure = with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Ma� Latin com "with, together" + mensuratus, pp mensurare "to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
204 157 157 compelling compelling captivating, very persuasive captivating, very persuasive adj. adj. Latin com "with, together" + pellere "to drive" Latin com "with, together" + pellere "to drive" The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</ The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</ 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
205 947 947 compendium compendium a publication containing a variety of works a publication containing a variety of works noun noun Synonyms: compilation, anthology Synonyms: compilation, anthology The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
206 158 158 complaisant complaisant showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others adj. adj. com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing Because <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of him Because <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of him Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
310 1374 1374 disparage </br> disparate disparage </br> disparate disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them </br> disparate=Different in every way disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them </br> disparate=Different in every way adj., verb adj., verb The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan Khan
311 234 234 disparaging disparaging belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage) belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage) adj. adj. His <u>mother's <b>disparaging</b> comments</u> made him feel awful His <u>mother's <b>disparaging</b> comments</u> made him feel awful Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
312 235 235 disparate disparate dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible adj. adj. Latin disparatus, dis- "apart" + parare "get ready, prepare, ie. Dislike in kind Latin disparatus, dis- "apart" + parare "get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind Even though they are identical twins, they have<u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confus The identical twins have <u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
313 237 237 dispassionate dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased adj. adj. from dis- "the opposite of" + passionate from dis- "the opposite of" + passionate Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
314 238 238 disregard disregard to ignore or pay no attention to to ignore or pay no attention to verb verb dis= away + regard=look at dis= away + regard=look at If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
315 240 240 dissemble dissemble to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to fei to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to fei verb verb Latin dissimulare "make unlike, conceal, disguise" dis- "completely" (see dis-) + simulare "to make like, imitate, copy, Latin dissimulare "make unlike, conceal, disguise" dis- "completely" (see dis-) + simulare "to make like, imitate, copy, Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</ Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</ 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
316 241 241 dissemble </br> disassemble dissemble </br> disassemble Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe adj., verb adj., verb dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
435 326 326 extant </br> extent extant </br> extent extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something adj. adj. The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known. The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
436 863 863 extol extol Praise enthusiastically Praise enthusiastically verb verb Synonyms: go wild about, wax lyrical about Synonyms: go wild about, wax lyrical about This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received. This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
437 1048 1048 extra 1 of 2 extra (part 1 of 2) outside</br> beyond outside</br> beyond Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root extraordinary =beyond ordinary</br>extraterrestrial =outside the Earth</br>extrovert =an outgoing person</br>extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed extraordinary =beyond ordinary</br>extraterrestrial =outside the Earth</br>extrovert =an outgoing person</br>extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed Root words Root words Aristotle Aristotle
438 1389 1389 extra 2 of 2 extra (part 2 of 2) out of</br> beyond out of</br> beyond Latin Prefix Latin Prefix beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell) beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell) Latin words Latin words nko nko
439 327 327 extraneous extraneous irrelevant or superfluous irrelevant or superfluous adj. adj. If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost. If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
440 328 328 extrapolate extrapolate to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts verb verb The scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates The scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
441 1079 1079 fac</br> fact fac</br> fact do</br> make do</br> make Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root facsimile</br> manufacture facsimile</br> manufacture Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
442 1206 1206 fac</br> fact</br> fect fac</br> fact</br> fect make</br> do make</br> do Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Latin words Latin words nko nko
448 335 335 falter falter Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence verb verb Synonyms: stumble, fumble Synonyms: stumble, fumble His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate. His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
449 336 336 fastidious fastidious meticulous meticulous adj. adj. adj. invested in cleanliness adj. invested in cleanliness Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
450 337 337 fathom fathom a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: 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 noun, verb Old English fæðm "length of the outstretched arm" (a measure of about six feet) I couldn't fathom her reasoning on that issue. 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 Common GRE MSU MSU
451 1481 1481 fatuous fatuous devoid of intelligence devoid of intelligence adj. adj. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
452 339 339 fawn fawn 1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner., to seek favor or attention 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, 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. 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 Homonym MSU MSU
453 1482 1482 fawning fawning attempting to win favor by flattery attempting to win favor by flattery noun noun Old English : verwandt mit "feiern" Old English : verwandt mit "feiern" The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges. The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
454 1080 1080 fect fect do</br> make do</br> make Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root perfect perfect Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
455 340 340 federis federis league</br> pact league</br> pact Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root federation</br> confederate federation</br> confederate Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
456 341 341 feign feign to give false appearance or impression: to give false appearance or impression: verb verb He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned) He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned) Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
467 344 344 fission </br> fusion fission </br> fusion fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one noun noun Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
468 345 345 flag flag 1. n. banner. </br>2. v. to wane or weaken 1. n. banner. </br>2. v. to wane or weaken noun, verb noun, verb 2. Bedeutung als Verb kommt vom gleichen germanischen Wortstamm wie "flattern" 2. Bedeutung als Verb kommt vom gleichen germanischen Wortstamm wie "flattern" 2. When <u>the runner's strength begins to <b>flag</b></u>, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. 2. When <u>the runner's strength begins to <b>flag</b></u>, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
469 346 346 flail flail Flounder; struggle uselessly flail means to wave around wildly or in an extended sense : Flounder; struggle uselessly verb verb Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm Latin word flagellum, which is a whip</br>Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm This means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail... The man <u>stranded on the deserted island <b>flailed</b> his arms in the air</u> to get the passing by ship captain’s attention. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
470 347 347 flaunt </br> flout flaunt </br> flout flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously verb verb Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red ligh Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red ligh He came into the Church, <b><u>flaunting</b> his riches</u> with his designer clothes, <b><u>flouting</b> all rules</u> by dancing on the altar. He came into the Church, <b><u>flaunting</b> his riches</u> with his designer clothes, <b><u>flouting</b> all rules</u> by dancing on the altar. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
471 1210 1210 flect</br>flex flect</br>flex bend bend Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
472 348 348 fledgling fledgling a baby bird; an inexperienced person; inexperienced. 1. a baby bird; </br>2. an inexperienced person; inexperienced. adj., noun adj., noun also implies potential to improve Same German word root as "Flügel", d.h. get wings</br>. Also implies potential to improve Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more. 1. The <u><b>fledgling</b> storks</u> start to leave the nest about 2 months after hatching. </br>Jill is a <b>fledgling</b> skater who must work on her turns more. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
473 866 866 florid florid using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose." using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose." adj. adj. Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom</br>Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office... A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office... Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
474 350 350 floundering floundering struggling: struggling: adj. adj. Dutch/German roots "flattern" We tried to save the floundering business. We tried to save the floundering business. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
475 867 867 flout flout Openly disregard Openly disregard verb verb Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against Old English origing : play the flute </br>Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
476 351 351 fluctuate fluctuate to shift without apparent pattern to shift without apparent pattern verb verb Each day, the <u>price of gold will <b>fluctuate on the market</u></b> Each day, the <u>price of gold will <b>fluctuate on the market</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
477 352 352 fluke fluke Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck noun noun Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate originally a lucky shot at billiards</br>Sometimes written : "' flook "</br>Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate Was this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly. The ball sank into the net after 2 deflections in what can only be called <u>a lucky<b> fluke</u></b> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
478 868 868 foible foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s charact a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s charact noun noun Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests). The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests). Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
479 353 353 foil foil 1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. 2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. 3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. 4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. 1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. noun noun (3) She had brought so many obviously unsuitable suitors home to her parents that they acted as foils; when she introduced John, he seemed an excellent prospect by contrast and her parents were happy to agree to the marriage. (4) The unexpected return of their parents foiled their plans for a party. 1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium<b> foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3 . She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>(4) The <u> early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u> Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
480 354 354 foment foment to foster unrest or discontent to foster unrest or discontent verb verb Latin fomentum "warm application, poultice"on the notion of "encourage the growth of" similar to ferment Latin fomentum "warm application, poultice"on the notion of "encourage the growth of" similar to ferment the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u> the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
481 1220 1220 for for completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word) completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word) Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Latin words Latin words nko nko
482 355 355 forage forage (of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions (of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions verb verb Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, grub Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, grub And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum. And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
483 1221 1221 fore fore in front of</br> previous</br> earlier in front of</br> previous</br> earlier Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root forehead</br> forehead</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
490 1213 1213 frag</br> fract frag</br> fract break break Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal Latin words Latin words nko nko
491 359 359 frater frater brother brother Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide fraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
492 870 870 frenetic frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way adj. adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied Latin phreneticus, meaning “delirious.” ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good managem He scurried around the kitchen <b>frenetically</b> trying to cook a last-minute dinner for 30 of his closest friends. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
493 965 965 frieze frieze a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling noun noun A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad. A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
494 753 753 fringe fringe the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity noun noun Synonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodox Synonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodox Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked... Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked... Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
495 360 360 frugal frugal economical, thrifty economical, thrifty adj. adj. <u>Be more <b>frugal</b> with your expenses</u>, and you will not be in debt. <u>Be more <b>frugal</b> with your expenses</u>, and you will not be in debt. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
496 1485 1485 frugality frugality prudence in avoiding waste prudence in avoiding waste noun noun His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
497 361 361 fry fry 1. v. to cook in hot oil. 2. n. baby fish 1. v. to cook in hot oil. </br>2. n. baby fish noun noun The newborn fry are easy prey to larger fish in the area. 2. The police were u>not interested in the <b>small fry</b> drug dealers</u>, but wanted to catch the drug kingpin. 2. The police were <u>not interested in the <b>small fry</b> drug dealers</u>, but wanted to catch the drug kingpin. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
498 1214 1214 fug fug flee</br> flee</br> Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fugitive</br> fugitive</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
499 362 362 -ful -ful full of full of adj. adj. frightful</br> beautiful</br> helpful frightful</br> beautiful</br> helpful Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
500 966 966 fusillade fusillade a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession noun noun French fusillade, fusiller "to shoot" </br>Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment French fusillade, fusiller "to shoot" </br>Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
501 1486 1486 futile futile producing no result or effect producing no result or effect adj. adj. Latin futilis= "leaky." the image of a leaky vessel is a good illustration of the adjective. Pouring water into a leaky bucket is futile. Hopefully all the time you're spending studying vocabulary won't turn out to be futile Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
502 363 363 -fy -fy make make verb verb fortify</br> simplify fortify</br> simplify Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
503 967 967 gaffe gaffe an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator noun noun French gaffe "clumsy remark" </br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error French gaffe "clumsy remark" </br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u> Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u> Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
504 364 364 gainsay gainsay deny or oppose, Speak against or oppose (someone), deny deny or oppose, Speak against or oppose (someone), deny verb verb Literally : Say against</br>Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to Literally : Say against</br>Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to It is <u>impossible to <u>gainsay</u> the importance of a good education</u> in today’s competitive job marke It is <u>impossible to <u>gainsay</u> the importance of a good education</u> in today’s competitive job market 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
505 871 871 gall gall Bold, impudent behavior Bold, impudent behavior noun noun Synonyms: insolence, nerve, audacity Synonyms: insolence, nerve, audacity With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
506 365 365 galvanize galvanize to prod someone into action to prod someone into action verb verb figurative sense of "galvanize by electricity" figurative sense of "galvanize by electricity" By holding a rally, <u>the politician hoped to <b>galvanize</b> young people to vote </u> By holding a rally, <u>the politician hoped to <b>galvanize</b> young people to vote </u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
507 873 873 gambit gambit a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage noun noun Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopfer strategie</br>Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategya What began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. <u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
508 754 754 garner garner Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval) Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval) verb verb Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble Latin granarium which means "store-house," usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs... Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs... Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
509 1124 1124 garrulous garrulous full of trivial conversation full of trivial conversation adj. adj. from Latin garrulus "talkative, chattering from Latin garrulus "talkative, chattering The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time. The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time. Common GRE Common GRE Kaplan Kaplan
510 368 368 gauche gauche socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward adj. adj. gauche = left (english)/links (</br>Deutsch) gauche = left (english)/links (</br>Deutsch) His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
511 1049 1049 gen</br>o</br>e</br>genesis gen</br>o</br>e</br>genesis birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre) birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre) Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root genealogy =the study of the history of a family</br>generation =all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital =existing from birth genealogy =the study of the history of a family</br>generation =all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital =existing from birth Root words Root words Aristotle Aristotle
512 369 369 geo geo earth earth Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
513 1067 1067 ger ger old age old age adj. adj. geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly gerontocracy =the rule of the elders gerontology =the science of aging. geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly</br>gerontocracy =the rule of the elders</br>gerontology =the science of aging. SMB SMB
514 370 370 germane germane relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant adj. adj. Latin : germanus = having the same parents Latin : germanus = having the same parents The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b>to the economic crisis. The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b>to the economic crisis. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
515 969 969 gerontocracy gerontocracy a state, society, or group governed by old people a state, society, or group governed by old people noun noun But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one. But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
516 1223 1223 gest gest carry</br> bring carry</br> bring Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root gestation period gestation period Latin words Latin words nko nko
517 755 755 gist gist the substance or essence of a speech or text the substance or essence of a speech or text noun noun Synonyms: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt Synonyms: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt The gist of the matter is <u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is </u> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
518 371 371 glib glib speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere ta. lking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere ta. lking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely adj. adj. From German "glibberig", now used in a figurative sense From German "glibberig", now used in a figurative sense Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she takes all the glib flattery seriously. Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
519 874 874 goad goad stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick verb verb Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on Her words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term. Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
520 1239 1239 gon gon angle angle Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root polygon</br> hexagon</br> polygon</br> hexagon</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
521 756 756 gossamer gossamer Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate adj. adj. Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a"goose summer", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer) Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a"goose summer", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer) The gossamer-thin fabric of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently The<u><b> gossamer</b>-thin fabric</u> of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
522 876 876 gouge gouge Overcharge; swindle Overcharge; swindle verb verb They do not want monopolists to gouge consumers and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening. They <u>do not want monopolists to <b>gouge</b> consumers</u> and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
523 1224 1224 grad</br> gress grad</br> gress step</br> go step</br> go Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root gradual</br> gradient</br> gradual</br> gradient</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
524 1240 1240 gran gran grain grain Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root granular granular Latin words Latin words nko nko
525 1068 1068 grand grand adj. adj. grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic SMB SMB
526 877 877 grandiloquent grandiloquent Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner adj. adj. Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent The authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.' The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.' Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
527 373 373 graph</br> gram graph</br> gram write</br> record write</br> record Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root graphic</br> graphite</br> graphology</br> telegram graphic</br> graphite</br> graphology</br> telegram Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
528 1050 1050 grat grat pleasing pleasing Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root gratify =to pleasesomeone</br>grateful =feeling thankful </br>gratuity =a tip</br> token of appreciationin</br>gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts gratify =to pleasesomeone</br>grateful =feeling thankful </br>gratuity =a tip</br> token of appreciationin</br>gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts Root words Root words Aristotle Aristotle
529 374 374 gregarious gregarious temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable adj. adj. Latin : gregarius="pertaining to a flock Latin : gregarius="pertaining to a flock Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
530 878 878 grouse grouse complain pettily; grumble complain pettily; grumble verb verb Synonyms: moan, groan, protest Synonyms: moan, groan, protest Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets... Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets... Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
531 757 757 grovel grovel Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo verb verb Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?) She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?) Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
532 375 375 guile guile skillful deceit: skillful deceit: noun 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) (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) He was well known for his guile. The <u>devious conman well known for his<b> guile</b>. </u> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
533 377 377 guileless guileless honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) adj. adj. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
534 1112 1112 gullible gullible easily persuaded to believe something easily persuaded to believe something adj. adj. of uncertain origin 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. 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 Common GRE Kaplan Kaplan
535 378 378 hack hack 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. verb verb (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
536 379 379 hackneyed hackneyed overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana adj. 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 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> Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar

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| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :----------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------- |
| disparate | no. 235 | Example cuts off mid-word |
| commensurate | no. 155 | _Maß_ in Explanation got corrupted |
| foil | no. 353 | add a break between different meanings, move examples from Explanation field to Example field (also make numbering of those consistent with meaning and add a break) |
| blandishment | no. 109 | add delimiter to end underline in example |
| frenetic | no. 870 | Example cuts off mid-word |
| fathom | no. 337 | add linebreak between meanings |
| fry | no. 361 | missing "<" or beginning of underline in example. Add linebreak between meanings |
| fawn | no. 338 | remove unnecessary numbering in example. |
| extra 1 of 2 | no. 1048 | "1 of 2"? Remove? |
# Questions to answer:
- Difference between _abate_ & _attenuate_<br />
- Difference between _abate_ & _attenuate_<br />
→ abate can weaken to the point of disappearing, attenuate has to be always present.
- Difference between _castigate_ & _chastize_
- Are _fervid_ & _fervent_ the same word?

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