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1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU"
1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "from para- ""contrary to"" (see para- (1)) + doxa ""opinion," "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"
820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin : ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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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"
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</br> PIE : be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. SUBFORMS ARE</br>akros ""at the end</br> at the top</br> outermost; consummate</br> excellent</br>"" akis ""sharp point</br>""</br> akros ""at the farthest point</br> highest</br> outermost</br>""</br>akantha ""thorn</br>"" akme ""summit</br> edge</br>"" oxys ""sharp</br> bitter;"" " "Acute =sharp</br> 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"
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"
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"
1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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1038 "ambi" "both sides " "Greek/Latin root" "ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds)" "Root words" "Aristotle"
40 "ambiguous" "having more than one possible meaning" "adj." "adj. open to multiple interpretations. PIE root *ambhi- ""around"") + agere ""drive, lead, act"" . </br>Deutsch : unklar" "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for an ambiguous weather forecast" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
41 "ambiguous</br>ambivalent" "vague; capable of various interpretations" "adj." "valence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! " "Not only were the statements ambiguous,but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was ambivalent in his opinion. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
42 "ambivalent" "having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone" "adj." "ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br>It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S<br>ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure" "The first was a chronic lack of focus. Right from the start Yahoo was ambivalent about whether it should be a media or a technology company." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
42 "ambivalent" "having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone" "adj." "ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br>It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S<br>ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure" "Right from the start Yahoo was <b>ambivalent</b> about whether it should be a media or a technology company." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
44 "ambrosial" "extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia)" "adj." "The garden with its <u><b>ambrosial</b> and exotic blossoms</u> and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1153 "ambul" "walk</br> move" "Greek/Latin root" "ambulance" "Latin words" "nko"
45 "ameliorate" "make better" "verb" " French, latin : améliore" "Longer breaks significantly <b><u>ameliorated</b> the working conditions</u> in the factory. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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293 "equable" " even-tempered,not given to much change or variation" "adj." "Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1478 "equanimity" "steadiness of mind under stress" "noun" "Latin : equi= ""even, level"" + animus ""mind, spirit""=>evenness in temper" "The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1387 "equi" "equal" "Latin Prefix" "equinox, " "Latin words" "nko"
294 "equivocal" "ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate)" "adj." "Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
294 "equivocal" "ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate)" "adj." "Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice.=> ie. unclear" "Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
295 "equivocate" " to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive" "verb" "Equivocate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal." "Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and <b>equivocate</b> his answers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
296 "-er, or " "on who, that which " "Suffix" "baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer " "Suffix" "MSU"
1219 "ergo" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)</br>ergophobia(fear of work)</br>ergonomic=economic study of work</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
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311 "eulogy" " memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral" "noun" "The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspirin" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1479 "euphemism" "an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one" "noun" "Greek euphemismos, meaning ""good speech,""" """holiday in Dachau"" was a <b>euphenism</b> of the nazis to hide the terror they were planning in the concentration camps" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
961 "euphony" " the quality of being pleasing to the ear" "noun" " Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice"" = well sounding </br>Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality" "I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem" "Most Difficult" "FT"
11 "evince" "to show or express clearly or to make plain, often something hidden -usually a feeling" "verb" "evince has same wood root as ""evict"" </br>Syn : express, show" "Despite the shock of receiving such news, she was observed to <b>evince</b> no particular emotion at all." "AMB" "Prepscholar"
312 "ex" "out " "Greek/Latin root" "exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
314 "exacerbate" " to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate: " "verb" "The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
315 "exacting" " challenging, demanding, grueling" "adj." "Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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971 "hegemony" " Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others" "noun" "Synonyms: leadership, dominance, dominion" "Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1242 "heli" "sun" "Greek/Latin root" "helium</br> heli-centric</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1241 "helic" "spiral</br> circular" "Greek/Latin root" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "helix, " "Latin words" "nko"
1243 "hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia-" "blood" "Greek/Latin root" " anaemia:an=lack of blood<br>
azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd<br>
glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood<br>
hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone<br>
hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood<br>
hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter<br>
hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood<br>
hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)<br>
hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level<br>
leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer<br>
thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea<br>
toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning<br>
uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning<br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1243 "hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia-" "blood" "Greek/Latin root" " anaemia:an=lack of blood
azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd</br>
glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone</br>
hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter</br>
hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)</br>
hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer</br>
thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning</br>
uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning" "Latin words" "nko"
972 "hermetic" "Insulated or protected from outside influences" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: airtight, sealed" "North Korea is often called the <u><b>""hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
384 "hetero" "mixed</br> unlike " "Greek/Latin root" "heterogeneous</br> heterosexual</br> heterodox</br> heterodont</br> hetero atom</br> heterocyclic</br> heterozygous</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
973 "heterodox" "not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs" "adj." "Synonyms: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting" "Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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1433 "ic</br> id" "of</br> like" "Latin Suffix" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
393 "-ice" "condition, state, quality " "noun " "justice</br> malice " "Suffix" "MSU"
395 "iconoclast" " a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutions" "noun" "Synonyms: critic, skeptic, dissenter" "He has overtaken Manuel Valls, the centre-left prime minister, as the left’s most outspoken iconoclast, and shown up the Socialist left as die-hard conservative" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1487 "iconoclastic" "characterized by attack on established beliefs" "adj." "Greek eikōn, or ""image,"" coupled with -klastēs, ""one who breaks,""=> one who breaks icons" "In the 1960's, iconclastic altneratives to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1487 "iconoclastic" "characterized by attack on established beliefs" "adj." "Greek eikōn, or ""image,"" coupled with -klastēs, ""one who breaks,""=> one who breaks icons" "In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
396 "-id, ide " "something connected to or belonging to " "adj., noun " "fluid</br> fluoride</br> torrid</br> canid " "Suffix" "MSU"
397 "idem" "the same " "Greek/Latin root" "identity</br> idiopathic</br> I</br> individual " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
398 "ideo" "idea " "Greek/Latin root" "ideology</br> ideation</br> ideal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
399 "ideological" " relating to a particular belief system or theory" "adj." "Due to the criminal’s <u><b>ideological</b> perspective that he is always right</u>,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged h" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
400 "idios" "one's own " "Greek/Latin root" "idiom</br> idiosyncrasy</br> idiopathic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1488 "idolatry" "the worship of objects or images as gods" "noun" "Both abhorred idolatry and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Synonyms: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon" "That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their rural idyll." "Most Difficult" "FT"
977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1488 "idolatry" "the worship of objects or images as gods" "noun" "Both <u>abhorred <b>idolatry</b></u> and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Synonyms: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon" "That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll.</u></b>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1434 "il</br> ile" "capable of being" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Synonyms: saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is imbued with subtler forms of sexism." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Synonyms: saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
401 "imminent" " about to happen" "adj." "French/ Latin : ""overhanging; impending""" "When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1376 "immure </br> inure" "immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it" "adj." "Easily confused words" "Khan"
402 "immutable" "Unchanging over time or unable to be changed" "adj." "Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast" "After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
403 "impair" "make worse or less effective" "verb" "French/latin : impeiorare ""make worse" "<u>Alcohol can greatly <b>impair</b> your judgement.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "The Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "The Catalan <b>impasse</b> is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1489 "impassive" "having or revealing little emotion or sensibility" "adj. " "Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news." "he remained <b>impassive</b>, showing neither interest in nor concern for our plight" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
404 "impecunious" "penniless; poor" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" +pecuniosus ""rich, money" "<u>He spent more than he earned, so he was always <b>impecunious</b></u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1490 "impede" "be a hindrance or obstacle to" "verb" "Latin impedire which literally means ""to hold the feet,"" formed from the prefix in-, (""in"") plus pes (""foot"")." "Los Alamos’ housing shortage impedes business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1490 "impede" "be a hindrance or obstacle to" "verb" "Latin impedire which literally means ""to hold the feet,"" formed from the prefix in-, (""in"") plus pes (""foot"")." "Los Alamos’ housing shortage<b> impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
405 "impediment" " barrier, hindrance, or obstruction" "noun" "French/Latin in:""into, in"" + gen. pedis: ""foot = >""to shackle the feet""" "I am not letting my broken wrist be an <b>impediment</b> to me keeping fit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
406 "imperious" "commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed" "adj." "Latin imperiōsus""command, supreme power, empire.""</br>Synonyms : arrogant, overbearing, and domineering" "<u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1491 "impermeable" "preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through" "adj." "Latin : im=not + permeare ""to pass through, go over,""=> unpenetrable" "The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
407 "imperturbable" " remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily" "adj." "French/ Latin : ,in- ""not, opposite of"" + perturbare ""to confuse, disturb""=""that cannot be disturbed""" "<u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining!" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1492 "impervious" "not admitting of passage or capable of being affected" "adj." "im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable synonyms of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context." "Borders aren’t impermeable</br?The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
759 "impetuous" "Acting or done quickly and without thought or care" "adj." "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + petere ""aim for, rush at""=> rapid movement, rush</br>Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi" "The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1492 "impervious" "not admitting of passage or capable of being affected" "adj." "im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable synonyms of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context." "Borders aren’t impermeable</br>The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
759 "impetuous" "Acting or done quickly and without thought or care" "adj." "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + petere ""aim for, rush at""=> rapid movement, rush</br>Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi" "The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
408 "implacable" " unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased" "adj." "French/Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" + placabilis ""easily appeased""=unappeasable" "Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
409 "implication" "insinuation or connotation (v. implicate)" "noun" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= ""an interweaving, an entanglement"" " "<u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets." "Common GRE" "MSU"
410 "implicit" " implied or insinuated without being directly stated" "adj." "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= ""an interweaving, an entanglement"" " "Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
411 "imply" "to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)" "verb" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= Meaning ""to involve something unstated as a logical consequence" " She implied she didn't believe his story." "Common GRE" "MSU"
411 "imply" "to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)" "verb" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= Meaning ""to involve something unstated as a logical consequence" " She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story." "Common GRE" "MSU"
432 "imply </br> infer " "Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion" "verb" "The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
412 "improvidence" "an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: " "noun" "Latin : im-, ""not,"" and providentia, ""foresight.""</br>Synonyms : shortsightedness" "Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home." "Common GRE" "MSU"
413 "imprudence" " bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions" "noun" "Latin: imprudentem means ""not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate.""</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness" "Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1493 "inadvertently" "without knowledge or intention" "adv." "adv of inadvertent" "We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge)" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1377 "inane </br> innate" "inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned" "adj." "Easily confused words" "Khan"
419 "inchoate" " rudimentary, in the beginning stages" "adj." "of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work" "The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>inchoate</u></b> thoughts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Latin : in=in + cis=cut</br>Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT"
979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Latin : in=in + cis=cut</br>Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT"
420 "inconclusive" " indeterminate or unresolved" "adj." "Latin: in- ""not, opposite of"" + con :""together"" + -cludere : ""to shut""=>not shut together, not finalised</br>Syn: equivocal, indeterminate, head-to-head, neck and neck, nip and tuck, nisi, indecisive, indeterminate, undetermined" "<u>An autopsy was <b>inconclusive</u></b> on how Mason died." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1494 "incongruity" "the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate" "adj. " "Latin: in=""not"" +con/m ""with, together"" + gruere""fall, rush,"" =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness" "The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1495 "inconsequential" "lacking worth or importance" "adj. " "It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1496 "incorporate" "make into a whole or make part of a whole" "verb" "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + verb of corpus ""body"" => put into a body/whole" "According to culinary guidelines, a chef should never <b>incorporate</b> cheese into a fish dish." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
421 "incorrigible" "not capable of being corrected" "adj." "Latin : in : ""not, opposite of"" + corrigibilis""to correct,""=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate
b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient" "The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school." "Common GRE" "MSU"
422 "incredulous (credulous) versus </br> incredible (credible)" "incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe" "adj." "The incredulous judge listened to the witness' incredible story that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient" "The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school." "Common GRE" "MSU"
422 "incredulous (credulous) versus </br> incredible (credible)" "incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe" "adj." "The <b><u>incredulous</b> judge</u> listened to the witness' <b><u>incredible</b> story</u> that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
980 "incubus" "<u>a cause of distress or anxiety.</u> originally, incubus = mythological character that visits people in their sleep, a kind of nightmare demon. " "noun" "Latin incubo, ""nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper""</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person" "An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
884 "inculcate" "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction" "verb" "Latin : in- ""in"" + calcare ""to tread, press in,""=>force upon, insist </br>Synonyms: imbue, infuse, inspire" "The tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1378 "incumbent </br> recumbent" "incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position " "adj." "Latin: in=in, on, upon + recumbent=Lying down => resting or lying on something" "The future incumbent went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
884 "inculcate" "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction" "verb" "Latin : in- ""in"" + calcare ""to tread, press in,""=>force upon, insist </br>Synonyms: imbue, infuse, inspire" "The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1378 "incumbent </br> recumbent" "incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position " "adj." "Latin: in=in, on, upon + recumbent=Lying down => resting or lying on something" "The <u>future <b>incumbent</b></u> went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
423 "indebted" " owing money" "adj." "adj. owing gratitude to someone or something" "Because his friend saved him from drowning in the pool, Carl felt <b>indebted</b> to return the favor somehow." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
424 "indefatigable" " cannot be made tired" "adj." "in: ""not"" + de:""toward"" + fatigue:""tiredness"" =>not to bring to tiredness" "The Kenyan marathon runner was indefatigable, and finished in 2 hours" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
425 "indelible" "permanent; unerasable; strong: """ "adj." "Latin : in- ""not""+ delere ""destroy, blot out"" => cannot be erased" "The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects." "Common GRE" "MSU"
424 "indefatigable" " cannot be made tired" "adj." "in: ""not"" + de:""toward"" + fatigue:""tiredness"" =>not to bring to tiredness" "The Kenyan marathon <u>runner was <b>indefatigable</b></u>, and finished in 2 hours" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
425 "indelible" "permanent; unerasable; strong: """ "adj." "Latin : in- ""not""+ delere ""destroy, blot out"" => cannot be erased" "The Queen <u>made an <b>indelible</b> impression</u> on her subjects." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1497 "indeterminate" "not fixed or known in advance" "adj. " "Latin : in- ""not,"" + determinare ""to enclose, bound, set limits to"" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable" "“the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
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"
@ -642,10 +643,10 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
431 "infer" " to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts)" "verb" "Latin in- ""in"" + ferre ""to carry, to bear,""=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning,""" "New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
433 "ingenious" "clever: (n: ingenuity)" "adj." "Latin : In=in + genious=born, ie. for inborn talent" "She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis." "Common GRE" "MSU"
436 "ingenious (ingenuity) </br> ingenuous (and disingenuous)" "Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature." "adj." " Latin : ingenuus ""having the qualities of people born free, noble, honest, open</br>""genuous comes same root as genuine" "Einstein was <b>ingenious</b> while his wife was <b>ingenuous</b>" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
435 "ingenuous" " naive or innocent ;unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: " "adj." "Latin : ingenuus ""with the virtues of freeborn people, of noble character, frank, upright, candid"" </br> naïve, innocent" "The scam artist preyed on <u><b>ingenuous</b> nursing home residents.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
435 "ingenuous" " naive or innocent; unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: " "adj." "Latin : ingenuus ""with the virtues of freeborn people, of noble character, frank, upright, candid"" </br> naïve, innocent" "The scam artist preyed on <u><b>ingenuous</b> nursing home residents.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
760 "ingrate" "an ungrateful person" "noun" "</br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" "Greater liberty over the past generation is abused by ingrates who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
437 "inhibit" "to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited)" "verb" "PIE / Latin : in= not + hibere = have (haben auf Deutsch) => to hinder</br> Syn : a) hinder, impede b)conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress c) hold back, keep, keep back, restrain " "1. Contact between young adults was inhibited by strict social customs</br>2.The trace component inhibited the rate of a chemical reaction " "Common GRE" "MSU"
438 "inimical" " harmful or hostile" "adj." "Latin inimicus ""unfriendly; an enemy""" "NATO is seen to be <b>inimical</b>to the best interests of the Russian people." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
438 "inimical" " harmful or hostile" "adj." "Latin inimicus ""unfriendly; an enemy""" "NATO is seen to be <b>inimical</b> to the best interests of the Russian people." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
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"
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"
@ -662,7 +663,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
450 "intermediary" " a go-between" "noun" "inter- = between, + medius= the middle =>go-between or a mediator between two other people. </br>Syn : go-between, intercessor, intermediator, mediator" "For online exchanges, I use PayPal because it is an <b>intermediary</b> that performs secure financial transactions." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
451 "intimate" " close (as in a relationship)" "adj." "adj. particularly private" "v. to imply" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
452 "intractable" "difficult to manage or mold" "adj." "in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild
e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable" "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman.</br>adj. stubborn or obstinate" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable" "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1501 "intransigence" "stubborn refusal to compromise or change" "noun" "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
454 "intransigent" " uncompromising, obstinate s tubborn, immovable, unwilling to change: " "adj." "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
455 "intrepid" " bold and adventurous" "adj." "in- ""not"" + trepidus ""alarmed,tremble"".=> no fear </br> same root as trepidation=fear" "To be an astronaut, you must be an <b>intrepid</b> person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -673,7 +674,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
456 "inveterate" " ingrained, habitual" "adj." " associated with chronic disease in middle English. Now refers to something that is a signature habit with a person. </br>Syn : chronic, usual" "Mark is an inveterate liar who could not tell the truth even if you paid him" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
457 "invulnerable" " indestructible, impervious to harm" "adj." "Syn : unconquerable, protected, safesecure, air-tight, airtight, bombproof, shellproof, defendable, defensible, impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, tight, sheltered, untouchable" "Gunners shot at the beach from <b>invulnerable</b> positions on the cliffs" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
458 "-ion, sion, tion " "act of, state of, result of " "noun " "contagion</br> infection</br> aversion " "Suffix" "MSU"
1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "gracious, obvious, " "Latin words" "nko"
460 "irascible" "quickly aroused to anger" "adj." "Synonyms: irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered" "He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
461 "irresolute" "uncertain how to act or proceed" "adj." "Syn : indecisive, discouraged, infirm, unstable, vacillant, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed" "Because Jack is <b>irresolute</b> about the future of the stock market, he is hesitant to make a large financial investment at this time." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
462 "-ish" "origin, nature, resembling " "adj., noun" "Spanish</br> foolish</br> impish" "Suffix" "MSU"
@ -683,8 +684,8 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
465 "-ite" "nature of, quality of " "adj., noun" "dynamite</br> graphite</br> sulfite</br> neophyte " "Suffix" "MSU"
888 "itinerant" "Traveling from place to place" "adj." "Synonyms: peripatetic, wandering, roving" "My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1505 "itinerary" "an established line of travel or access" "noun" "Latin itinerarium ""account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book,""" "The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
466 "-ity, ty " "state of, quality " "noun " "captivity</br> clarity " "Suffix" "MSU"
467 "-ive" "causing " "adj., noun" "conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive " "Suffix" "MSU"
466 "-ity, ty " "state of, quality " "Suffix" "captivity</br> clarity " "Suffix" "MSU"
467 "-ive" "causing " "Suffix" "conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive " "Suffix" "MSU"
468 "-ize" "to make (like) " "verb " "emphasize</br> anthropomorphize " "Suffix" "MSU"
1229 "ject" "throw" "Greek/Latin root" "eject</br> reject</br> inject</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1245 "jud" "law" "Greek/Latin root" "judicial</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -701,7 +702,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
890 "largesse" "large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit" "noun" "Synonyms: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift" "All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1506 "lassitude" "a feeling of lack of interest or energy" "noun" "Latin: lassus ""faint, tired, weary,""" "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1231 "lat" "to carry</br> to bear (correlation)/перед" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj." "Middle English from Latin latēre : ""to lie hidden.""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1251 "later" "side" "Greek/Latin root" "lateral</br> latitude</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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"
@ -718,18 +719,17 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
479 "liber" "free</br> book " "Greek/Latin root" "liberty</br> library</br> liberal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
986 "libertine" "a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion" "adj." "Synonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligate" "There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical." "Most Difficult" "FT"
480 "lied" "1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad." "verb, noun" "Selbsterklaerend" "2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied." "Homonym" "MSU"
892 "limpid" "(especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious" "adj." "Synonyms: lucid, plain, understandable" "Because the sky was limpid, we could see the stars." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
892 "limpid" "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) 2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable" "adj." "Synonyms: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable" "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1247 "lip" "fat" "Greek/Latin root" "liposuction</br> lipid</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution." "Least Difficult" "FT"
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"
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"
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"
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"
483 "locus" "place " "Greek/Latin root" "locality</br> local</br> circumlocution</br>locus</br>: allocate, dislocate, local, locale, locate, locomotive, relocate." "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1086 "log</br> logy" "speech</br> study of dialo" "Greek/Latin root" "analogy" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
483 "locus" "place " "Greek/Latin root" "locality, local, circumlocution</br>locus, allocate, dislocate,</br> local, locale, locate, </br>locomotive, relocate." "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1086 "log</br> logy" "speech</br> study of dialogue" "Greek/Latin root" "analogy" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
767 "loll" "Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way" "verb" "From Dutch : loll= to doze</br>Synonyms: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch : sich rekeln" "The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house" "Least Difficult" "FT"
893 "loquacious" "Tending to talk a great deal" "adj." "Synonyms: talkative, voluble, communicative" "The <b>loquaciou</b>s professor was known for his five-hour lectures." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
893 "loquacious" "Tending to talk a great deal" "adj." "Synonyms: talkative, voluble, communicative" "The <b>loquaciou</b>s professor was known for his five-hour lectures." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
893 "loquacious" "Tending to talk a great deal" "adj." "Synonyms: talkative, voluble, communicative" "The <b>loquacious</b> professor was known for his five-hour lectures." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1237 "luc</br> lum" "light" "Greek/Latin root" "luminary</br> lucifer</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1250 "lud</br> lus" "play" "Greek/Latin root" "allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude." "Latin words" "nko"
488 "lugubrious" "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" "adj." "Latin lugubris ""mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,""</br>Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad" "After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months" "Common GRE" "MSU"
@ -738,27 +738,27 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
768 "lurid" "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms" "adj." "Latin lūridis, ""ghastly, pale yellow,"" </br>Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. " "She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination." "Least Difficult" "FT"
491 "-ly" "like " "adv." "clearly</br> fearlessly " "Suffix" "MSU"
492 "macro" "large " "Greek/Latin root" "macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
988 "maelstrom" "1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil" "noun" "old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally ""grinding-stream - zu Deutsch : Mahlstrom</br> Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool" "“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the maelstrom of politics in an election year in order to push protesters.”" "Most Difficult" "FT"
988 "maelstrom" "1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil" "noun" "old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally ""grinding-stream - zu Deutsch : Mahlstrom</br> Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool" "“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.”" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1252 "magn" "great" "Greek/Latin root" "magnificent</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
494 "magnanimity" "nobility and generosity of spirit" "noun" "Latin : magnus ""great"" + animus ""mind, soul, spirit""=>""having a great soul,"" " "Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
989 "magnate" " a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman" "noun" "Synonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogul" "Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1052 "mal</br> male" "bad</br> evil</br> ill " "Greek/Latin root" "malfunction=not functioning properly</br>malevolence=ill will</br>malicious =showing strong ill will</br>malediction=a curse</br>malign=to speak ill about someone</br>maladroit =clumsy</br> tactless" "Root words" "Aristotle"
495 "maladroit" " clumsy, awkward, inept" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
495 "maladroit" " clumsy, awkward, inept whether in movement or in words" "adj." "from French word of same meaning</br>It means clumsy, but with a hint of overall incompetence.</br>Syn: bumbling, bungling, butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, left-handed, inept, tactless, uncoordinated, awkward" "1.His own party criticizes what many call his <b>maladroit</b> communication on an anxiety-inducing subject.</br>2.a <b>maladroit</b> movement of his hand caused the car to swerve" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
990 "malaproprism" " the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect" "noun" "Synonyms: misuse, solecism, blunder" "And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
496 "malevolent" "malicious; evil; having or showing ill will: " "adj." "Latin: male ""badly"" + volentem ""to wish""=>ill-disposed, spiteful, envious" "Failure made him <b>malevolent</b> toward those who were successful”</br> ant. Benevolent" "Common GRE" "MSU"
895 "malign" "evil in nature or effect" "adj." "Synonyms: harmful, bad, malevolent" "Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1510 "malingerer" "someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
498 "malleable" "1. pliant or pliable</br>2. easily influenced" "adj." "Latin verb of malleus ""to hammer""=> to be beaten by a hammer" "Children’s moods are often malleable since children are greatly affected by their surrounding" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1087 "man</br> manu" "hand" "Greek/Latin root" "manage</br> manual <20>" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1510 "malingerer" "someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity" "noun" "French: Malinger : to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker" "Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief,pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
498 "malleable" "1. pliant or pliable</br>2. easily influenced" "adj." "Latin verb of malleus ""to hammer""=> to be beaten by a hammer" "Children’s moods are often <b>malleable</b> since children are greatly affected by their surrounding" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1087 "man</br> manu" "hand" "Greek/Latin root" "manage</br> manual" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1269 "mand" "order, summon" "Greek/Latin root" "mandatory, command, countermand(retract an order), mandamus (court order/summons), mandatary(somone who has received a mandate), demand (completely order), reprimand(summon(=mand) to press/hold=pri, back=re), " "Latin words" "nko"
499 "mania" "obsession " "Greek/Latin root" "maniac</br> Beatlemania " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1254 "mar" "Sea" "Greek/Latin root" "maritime</br> marine</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1088 "mater</br> matri" "mother</br> home" "Greek/Latin root" "matriarch</br> maternity" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
896 "maudlin" "Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental" "adj." "Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose" "Alas, he never really fixed his state’s finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
896 "maudlin" "Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental" "adj." "Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose" "she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
500 "maverick" " an unorthodox person or rebel, tending to choose a different path from everyone else" "noun" "called after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), Texas cattle owner who was notoriously negligent in branding his calves.His grandson, was also the only Southerner to vote against the anti-lynching bills in the 30's" "My <b>maverick</b> boss has made his fortune<u> by using a selling strategy different from that of his competitors.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1089 "medi" "middle" "Greek/Latin root" "median</br> mediocre" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1256 "mega" "large" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " "French/Latin : given to tell ""a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful" "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious<b> lovers</u> and toxic memories." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
501 "mendacity" " untruthfulness, dishonesty" "noun" " Latin mendax ""lying; a liar""" "<u>A first sign of a new drug addict is their <b>mendacity</b></u>, not necessarily the effects of the drugs. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
502 "-ment" "act of, result " "noun" "contentment</br> amendment " "Suffix" "MSU"
@ -770,48 +770,48 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
897 "milieu" " a person’s social environment" "noun" "Synonyms: sphere, background, backdrop" "Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive...'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
507 "milk" "1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. </br>2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit." "noun, verb" "(2) John became very good at <b><u>milking</b> his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get.</u>" "Homonym" "MSU"
770 "mince" "Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval" "verb" "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" "President Barack Obama didn’t mince his words in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals." "Least Difficult" "FT"
771 "minion" "a follower or underling of a powerful person" "noun" "Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai" "Its minions have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content." "Least Difficult" "FT"
770 "mince" "Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval" "verb" "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" "President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals." "Least Difficult" "FT"
771 "minion" "a follower or underling of a powerful person" "noun" "Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai" "Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1262 "mir" "Look" "Greek/Latin root" "mirage</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
898 "mire" "involve someone or something in (a difficult situation)" "verb" "Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil" "Ms Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
772 "mirth" " Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter" "noun" "Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as ""merry"". </br>Deutsch : Heiterkeit." "A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth." "Least Difficult" "FT"
509 "misanthrope" "someone who dislikes people in general" "noun" "Greek : misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind" "He was a true misanthrope and hated even himself." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
991 "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind" "[Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
510 "misnomer" "incorrect name or word for something" "noun" "Common GRE" "MSU"
511 "misogynist" "one who hates women" "noun" "Common GRE" "MSU"
898 "mire" "involve someone or something in (a difficult situation)" "verb" "Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil" "Ms Park is hopelessly <b>mired</b> in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
772 "mirth" " Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter" "noun" "Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as ""merry"". </br>Deutsch : Heiterkeit." "A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, <u>has caused both anger and <b>mirth.</b></u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
509 "misanthrope" "someone who dislikes people in general" "noun" "Greek : misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind" "He was a true <b>misanthrope</b> and hated even himself." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
991 "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind" "[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
510 "misnomer" "incorrect name or word for something" "noun" "self explanatory : mis-named" "Some historians claimed that China was the likely source of the deadliest flu pandemic in history, the 1918 Spanish Flu — a <b>misnomer</b> itself." "Common GRE" "MSU"
511 "misogynist" "one who hates or distrusts women" "noun" "Greek : miso- ""hatred"" +gynḗ ""a woman."" + -ist""= person who hates women</br>misandrist=hates or distrusts men" "Others stated the women were not the property of men and called the rapper a <b>misogynist</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1452 "missive" "a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority" "noun" "Synonyms : command, note" "As soon as the general received the missive from his commander-in-chief, he launched an airstrike against the enemy." "Common GRE" "Prepscholar"
514 "mit</br> miss" "send " "Greek/Latin root" "mission</br> transmit</br> remit " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
513 "mitigate" "lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of" "verb" "He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
513 "mitigate" "lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of" "verb" "Latin: mītis ""soft"" + agere ""to do/act,"" => ""to soften.""" "He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
773 "modest" "not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive" "adj. " "Synonyms: ordinary, simple, plain" "They can be seen in the modest dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
899 "modish" "Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable" "adj." "Synonyms: modern, trendy, in" "With these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
516 "mollify" "cause to be more favorably inclined" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
516 "mollify" "1. cause to be more favorably inclined</br>2. to soften" "verb" "Latin mollificare ""make soft, mollify""</br>Syn : 1. appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate 2. soften, season, temper" "She managed to <b>mollify</b> the angry customer" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
517 "mono" "one</br> single " "Greek/Latin root" "monocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
992 "monolithic" "large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "Four things have made Europe a harsher environment for the centre left: its own success, structural change in the economy, a reduced fear of political extremes and the decline of monolithic class groups." "Most Difficult" "FT"
518 "monotony" " boredom and repetition" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
992 "monolithic" "1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity 2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity" "adj." "mono:one + lith: ""stone""+ ic:""nature of, like""=> being like a massive stone </br>Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement" "Most Difficult" "FT"
518 "monotony" " boredom and repetition" "adj." "Greek: monos ""single, alone"" + tonos ""tone=>""of one and the same tone,""</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness" "He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1441 "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "state of matrimony (being married)" "Latin words" "nko"
519 "mor(t)" "death " "Greek/Latin root" "mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying</br> decaying immortal =living forever</br> unable to die" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was morose for months." "Least Difficult" "FT"
774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1054 "morph" "shape</br> form" "Greek/Latin root" "metamorphosis =complete change of form</br>morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms</br>amorphous =without distinct shape or form" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1265 "mot</br> move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "(2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU"
520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "Syn: scarf" "(2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU"
1091 "multi" "many" "Greek/Latin root" "multiply" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
521 "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adj." "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: ""of this world, worldly, terrestrial"" " "Going about his everyday routine,<u> the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
522 "munificent" " very generous" "adj." "Synonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsome" "Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
775 "muse" " a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist" "noun" "Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus" "Mr. Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Gal" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1267 "mut" "change" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
775 "muse" " a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist" "noun" "Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus" "Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1267 "mut" "change" "Greek/Latin root" "mutation" "Latin words" "nko"
1268 "myo" "muscle" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also myopic, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent pas" "Most Difficult" "FT"
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Synonyms: the all-time low, zero" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%" "Most Difficult" "FT"
523 "naïv" " inexperienced or gullible" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1296 "narr" "tell" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
901 "nascent" "just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential" "adj." "Synonyms: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning" "Weakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Synonyms: the all-time low, zero" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%" "Most Difficult" "FT"
523 "naïv" " inexperienced or gullible" "adj." "Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly" "He was so<b> naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1296 "narr" "tell" "Greek/Latin root" "narrative" "Latin words" "nko"
901 "nascent" "just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential" "adj." "Latin: nat=birth + escent= emerging from => just coming into existence</br>Synonyms: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning" "Weakening the legislature in a <b>nascent</b> democracy will not fix corruption by itself." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1055 "nat" "born" "Greek/Latin root" "innate =included since birth</br>nascent =starting to develop </br>natal =relating to birth</br>natural =gotten at birth</br> not afterward" "Root words" "Aristotle"
902 "natty" "(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable" "adj." "Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair" "The British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
902 "natty" "(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable" "adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""nett""</br>Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair" "Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1271 "nav" "ship" "Greek/Latin root" "navigate</br> navigation" "Latin words" "nko"
525 "nefarious" "wicked</br> evil: " "adj." "a nefarious plot." "Common GRE" "MSU"
525 "nefarious" "wicked</br> evil: " "adj." "Latin: ne- ""not"" + fas ""right, lawful""=>""wicked in the extreme""</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked" "Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1272 "neg" "deny" "Greek/Latin root" "negate</br> negative</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1512 "negate" "make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
526 "neglect" " to abandon or leave uncared-for" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1512 "negate" "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 2. deny the truth of 3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with" "verb" "backforming of negation :""deny, make negative or null,"" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie" "1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
526 "neglect" " to abandon or leave uncared-for" "verb/noun" "Latin: nec ""not"" + legere ""pick up, select,""=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard, " "1.(as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2.(as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1396 "neo" "new" "Latin Prefix" "neoliberal</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice" "Mr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to." "Most Difficult" "FT"
527 "-ness" "state of " "adj., noun" "carelessness</br> uselessness " "Suffix" "MSU"
@ -823,65 +823,65 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
904 "nonplussed" "(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react" "adj." "Synonyms: baffled, confounded" "And as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
905 "normative" "Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm" "adj." "...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Synonyms: cure, prescription, answer" "It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
531 "notoriety" " fame for doing something negative or criminal" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
531 "notoriety" " fame for doing something <u>negative or criminal</u>" "noun" "Just remember: Notoriety's not al-righty</br>Syn: ill-fame" "Because of John’s <u><b>notoriety</b> for being a mean drunk</u>, he is rarely invited to parties where alcohol is served." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1274 "nov" "new" "Greek/Latin root" "novelty" "Latin words" "nko"
532 "nuance" " subtle shades of difference" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
532 "nuance" " subtle shades of difference" "noun" "Latin nūbēs ""a cloud"", a shade of colour" "Without understanding <u>the finer <b>nuances</b></u> you can't enjoy the humor" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1056 "ob</br> op" "against</br> opposition</br> " "Greek/Latin root" "object =to be against something</br>obscure =hard to understand</br>obstruct=hinder</br>obfuscate=confuse</br> darken</br>obtuse –not sharp</br> dull</br>obstreperous –noisly defiant.Un" "Root words" "Aristotle"
534 "obdurate" " stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion" "adj." "The obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
534 "obdurate" " stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion" "adj." "Latin: ob ""against"" (see ob-) + durare ""harden, render hard""=>stubborn, inexorable, unyielding; hardened. </br> syn: cussed, obstinate, unrepentant, unregenerate, unregenerated" "The obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
776 "oblique" "Not explicit or direct in addressing a point" "adj." "Synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout" "Fire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
535 "obscure" " mysterious or not well-known" "adj." "v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
536 "obsequious" "attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
537 "obstinate" " stubborn, uncompromising" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
539 "obviate" "do away with" "verb" "v. to prevent" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
535 "obscure" " mysterious or not well-known" "adj." "v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive" "For some obsure reason, he decided not to go ahead with the agreed-to plan." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
536 "obsequious" "attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery" "adj." "Latin: ob ""after"" + sequi ""to follow""=>to accommodate oneself to the will of another</br>Syn: bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere" "<b>obsequious</b> shop assistants scutter about to meet the customer's every wish" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
537 "obstinate" "beyond stubborn,tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield" "adj." " obstinate is most definitely negative(although stubborn can be positive)</br>Syn: stubborn, unregenerate, inflexible, sturdy, uncompromising, disobedient, bloody-minded, cantankerous, bolshy, stroppy, bullet-headed, bullheaded, pigheaded, dogged, dour, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, unyielding, contrarious, cross-grained, determined, hardheaded, mulish, stiff-necked, strong-minded, strong-willed, intractable" "The more the parent pushes, the more <b>obstinate</b> the youngling becomes." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
539 "obviate" "1. do away with</br>2.. to prevent" "verb" "Latin ob ""in front of, against"" + viam, ""way""=> go against. </br> prevent, avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, stave off, ward off" "1. Doing one doesn’t <b>obviate</b> the need to do the other. </br>2.If you want to<u> <b>obviate</b> the risk of skin cancer</u> throughout your life, it’s important that you are protected from sun exposure from the time you are an infant" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
999 "occlude" "block passage through" "verb" "Synonyms: block, cover, shut in" "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
542 "occult" " the mystical and supernatural" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1275 "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1297 "od" "pass</br> way" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1513 "officious" "intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
543 "offset" " to counterbalance or counteract" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
542 "occult" " the mystical and supernatural" "noun" "Latin occultus, = “hidden, secret.”" "Although the pretend psychic has no occult powers, she leads people to believe she does" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1275 "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye)" "Latin words" "nko"
1297 "od" "pass</br> way" "Greek/Latin root" "odyssey" "Latin words" "nko"
1513 "officious" "intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required." "adj. " "Has nothing to do with official or office!!!. People who are officious are busybodies. They want to make their opinions known and followed, despite not having any kind of real power." "The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
543 "offset" "1. to counterbalance or counteract 2. produce by offset printing technique 3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line" "verb, noun" "1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine.3.After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
544 "-oid" "like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance)" "adj., noun" "asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid" "Suffix" "MSU"
545 "olfactory" " relating to smell or the sense of smell" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
545 "olfactory" " relating to smell or the sense of smell" "adj." "One way to try to remember the meaning of the word olfactory is to think of factory. Your nose is the ""factory"" where odors are processed. What visual is to the eyes, olfactory is to the nose." "Healthy, adult polar bears possess <b>olfactory</b> gifts that boggle the mind: they can smell a seal under the ice from over a kilometer away" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
546 "olig" "few " "Greek/Latin root" "oligarchy</br> oligopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1057 "omni" "all" "Greek/Latin root" "omnipotent =with all the power</br>omniscient =knowing all things</br>omnipresent=present everywhere</br>omnivorous =eating all foods" "Root words" "Aristotle"
547 "omniscience" " the quality or state of being all-knowing" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
548 "onerous" "burdensome or difficult to endure" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
547 "omniscience" " the quality or state of being all-knowing" "noun" "Latin omnis : ""all"" + scientia : ""knowledge.""" "Because he believes in God’s <b>omniscience</b>, the child is sure that his creator is aware of everything he does all day." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
548 "onerous" "burdensome or difficult to endure" "adj." "Latin ; onus ""burden." "The professional musicians expected their 8 year old daughter to practise the piano many <b>onerous</b> hours a day." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
549 "opaque" "not transparent or transluscent; dense; difficult to comprehend, as inopaque reasoning" "adj." "Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than , grams." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1276 "oper" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "operate</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
906 "opine" "Hold and state as one’s opini" "verb" "Synonyms: suggest, say, declare" "The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
551 "opportunism" " the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1514 "opprobrium" "a state of extreme dishonor" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
906 "opine" "Hold and state as one’s opinion" "verb" "Synonyms: suggest, say, declare" "The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
551 "opportunism" " the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics" "noun" " Kevin’s <b>opportunism</b> led him to investing in any business idea he came up with, which in the long term led to failure" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1514 "opprobrium" "a state of extreme dishonor" "adj. " "Syn: obloquy, infamy" "The celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1295 "ortho" "straight" "Greek/Latin root" "orthoate</br>orthodontist</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
553 "oscillate" "move or swing from side to side regularly" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
554 "ossified" "turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:" "adj." " The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out." "Common GRE" "MSU"
555 "ostentatious" " overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth" "adj." "Owning a mansion doesn’t imply ostentation, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly ca" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
553 "oscillate" "move or swing from side to side regularly" "verb" "The pendulum <b> oscillated </b> from left to right" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
554 "ossified" "turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:" "adj." "The root is ossify, ""to turn into bone,"" from the Latin word for ""bone,"" os." " The <b>ossified</b> culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out." "Common GRE" "MSU"
555 "ostentatious" " overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth" "adj." "Latin word ostentare, ""to display,</br> Syn : pretentious, flaunty, flamboyant, showy, splashy" "Owning a mansion doesn’t imply <b>ostentation</b>, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1444 "ous</br> ose" "full of" "Latin Suffix" "lachrymose(full of tears)</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
556 "outstrip" " to overtake or outrun" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
778 "overwrought" "(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction" "adj." "Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated" "She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings." "Least Difficult" "FT"
556 "outstrip" " to overtake or outrun" "verb" "“If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym,” the coach told his athletes." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf" "the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
778 "overwrought" "(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction" "adj." "wrought is old English for ""worked"". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated" "She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings." "Least Difficult" "FT"
810 "oxy" " oxys</br>oxy- ""sharp</br> bitter</br>""" "Greek/Latin root" "a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root ""ac"": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. " "oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)</br>" "Root words" "SMB"
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia" "It is the right that has inherited the ambitious modernist urge to destroy and innovate in the name of a universal project,' Tony Judt, a British historian, lamented in 'Ill Fares the Land', a paean to social democracy he dictated on his death bed." "Most Difficult" "FT"
558 "painstaking" " attentive to detail, meticulous" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a paean for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT"
558 "painstaking" " attentive to detail, meticulous" "adj." "Old English : paynes taking, ""assiduous and careful labor""" "The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
907 "pallid" "(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health" "adj." "Synonyms: white, pasty, wan" "Its protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1058 "pan" "all</br> any</br> everyone" "Greek/Latin root" "panacea =a cure for all diseases or problems</br>panorama =an allaround view</br>pantheism =the worship of all gods</br>pandemic =affecting all" "Root words" "Aristotle"
908 "panache" " Flamboyant confidence of style or manner" "noun" "Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair" "Second, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
559 "panegyric" "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing" "noun" "ic=nature of, like" "Common GRE" "MSU"
559 "panegyric" "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing" "noun" "The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean ""public eulogy,</br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean" "After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Synonyms: array, range, collection" "The panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the law’s provisions individually" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1129 "para" "1. Greek origin = alongside</br>coming from</br> beyond; altered; contrary; irregular</br> abnormal</br> 2. Latin origin =""defense</br> protection against; that which protects from</br>""" "Greek/Latin root" "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)</br> paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase)</br> parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)</br>paresis (altered ie</br> partial paralysis)</br> paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system)</br> paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side)</br> paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)" "2. LATIN origin : </br>parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "SMB"
1116 "paradox" "a statement that contradicts itself but might be true" "noun" "The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing paradox." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
909 "paragon" " a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality" "noun" "Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar" "Despite the reasons to see it as a paragon of modernity, Odebrecht has long been accused of winning business in an old-fashioned and less admirable way." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1116 "paradox" "a statement that contradicts itself but might be true" "noun" "Greek : para- ""contrary to"" + doxa ""opinion=>a statement contrary to common belief or expectation" "The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing <b>paradox.</b>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
909 "paragon" " a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality" "noun" "Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar</br>Deutsch : Paradebeispiel" "As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
910 "parry" "Answer (a question or accusation) evasively" "verb" "Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid" "In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
560 "partial" " incomplete" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
561 "partisan" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley" "Both enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1515 "pate" "liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
562 "patent" " blatant, obvious" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
560 "partial" "1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward" "adj." "1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
561 "partisan" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1515 "pate" "liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned" "noun" "French : from same word root as ""paste"" " "He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
562 "patently" " blatant, obvious" "adj." "Latin : patere = ""lie open"" or ""be open.""</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. " "It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hatesspinach.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
563 "pater" "father " "Greek/Latin root" "paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1093 "pater</br> patri" "father" "Greek/Latin root" "paternal</br> patriarch" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1059 "path" "feeling</br> emoition" "Greek/Latin root" "empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feeling</br>sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest</br>sympathy=harmony or agreement</br> sharing someone’s feelings</br>antipathy=a feeling of great dis" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1516 "pathological" "relating to the study of diseases" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1516 "pathological" "1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition" "adj. " "Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease" "1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1094 "pathy" "feeling</br> suffering" "Greek/Latin root" "sympathy" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1003 "paucity" "an insufficient quantity or number" "noun" "Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth" "Yet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money." "Most Difficult" "FT"
565 "peccadillo" "a small sin or fault" "noun" "Common GRE" "MSU"
565 "peccadillo" "a small sin or fault" "noun" "Spanish peccado: ""sin,"" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin." "He forget 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"
1117 "pedant" "a person who makes an excessive display of learning" "noun" "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"
@ -916,8 +916,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
583 "philo" "love " "Greek/Latin root" "philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile –a lover of b" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
585 "phlegmatic" " cool and unruffled; sluggish" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
586 "phob" "Greek/Latin root" "phobia</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
587 "phon (see roots section) " "Greek/Latin root" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "gramaphone, telephone, " "Latin words" "nko"
1300 "phyt" "plant</br> grow" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" " 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"
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1331 "radic</br>radix" "root" "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"
640 "rarefy" "to make or become thin; to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)" "verb" "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"
1407 "re" "back</br> again" "Latin Prefix" "return" "Latin words" "nko"
923 "recalcitrant" "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority" "adj." "Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable" "In a move that may test the mettle of recalcitrant Senate Republicans, Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a widely respected and politically moderate judge..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Synonyms: feast, banquet" "Lunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast." "Most Difficult" "FT"
647 "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1536 "reprobate" "a person without moral scruples" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove)." "noun" "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"
651 "rescind" " to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul" "verb" "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"
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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"
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." "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"
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<73>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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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"
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"
663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "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"
1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
665 "saturnine" "having a gloomy or morose temperament" "adj." "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"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1097 "scend" "climb" "Greek/Latin root" "ascend</br> descend" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
@ -1082,7 +1081,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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"
671 "sediment" " material that settles at the bottom of a body of water" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
672 "sedulous" "diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful" "adj." "Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!<br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)" " Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many." "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"
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"
@ -1118,10 +1117,10 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
685 "stolid" " calm and dependable" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
1328 "string</br>strict" "bind" "Greek/Latin root" "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"
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" "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"
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"
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"
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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"
692 "superbly" "ad excellently" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
693 "superficial" "only covering the surface:""" "adj." " A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted." "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"
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"
695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -1190,7 +1189,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1350 "trud</br>trus" "thrust" "Greek/Latin root" "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"
717 "turpitude" "depravity; baseness: " "noun" "Mr. Castor was fired for 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"
719 "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1415 "ultra" "beyond" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1208,8 +1207,8 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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"
724 "utilis" "useful " "Greek/Latin root" "utility</br> utilitarian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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"
1131 "vacillate" "to waver between different opinions or actions" "verb" "Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
726 "vacuous" "empty; without contents; without ideas or intelligence:: " "adj." "She flashed a vacuous smile." "Common GRE" "MSU"
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"
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"
1355 "vad</br>vas" "go" "Greek/Latin root" "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"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- (1)) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
2 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 3 ab</br>abs</br>a apart</br> away from Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Greek/Latin MSU
4 820 abasement humiliation or degradation noun Latin : ad "to, toward" + bassus "low, short" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem Medium Difficult FT
13 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
14 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 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
16 5 ac sharp</br> bitter Greek/Latin root Greek</br> PIE : be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. SUBFORMS ARE</br>akros "at the end</br> at the top</br> outermost; consummate</br> excellent</br>" akis "sharp point</br>"</br> akros "at the farthest point</br> highest</br> outermost</br>"</br>akantha "thorn</br>" akme "summit</br> edge</br>" oxys "sharp</br> bitter;" Greek : be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. </br>SUBFORMS ARE</br><b>akros</b> = at the end, at the top, outermost; consummate, excellent</br><b>akis</b>= sharp point</br> <b>akros</b>= at the farthest point, highest, outermost</br><b>akantha</b>= thorn</br><b>akme</b>=summit, edge</br><b>oxys</b>=sharp, bitter Acute =sharp</br> severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear) Acute =sharp, severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear) Root words Aristotle
17 822 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
18 823 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
19 1420 acious</br>cious having the quality of Latin Suffix spacious</br> Latin words nko
49 1038 ambi both sides Greek/Latin root ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds) Root words Aristotle
50 40 ambiguous having more than one possible meaning adj. adj. open to multiple interpretations. PIE root *ambhi- "around") + agere "drive, lead, act" . </br>Deutsch : unklar Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for an ambiguous weather forecast 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
51 41 ambiguous</br>ambivalent vague; capable of various interpretations adj. valence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! Not only were the statements ambiguous,but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was ambivalent in his opinion. Easily confused words MSU
52 42 ambivalent having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone adj. ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br>It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S<br>ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure The first was a chronic lack of focus. Right from the start Yahoo was ambivalent about whether it should be a media or a technology company. Right from the start Yahoo was <b>ambivalent</b> about whether it should be a media or a technology company. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
53 44 ambrosial extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia) adj. The garden with its <u><b>ambrosial</b> and exotic blossoms</u> and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy Common GRE MSU
54 1153 ambul walk</br> move Greek/Latin root ambulance Latin words nko
55 45 ameliorate make better verb French, latin : améliore Longer breaks significantly <b><u>ameliorated</b> the working conditions</u> in the factory. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
393 1478 equanimity steadiness of mind under stress noun Latin : equi= "even, level" + animus "mind, spirit"=>evenness in temper The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
394 1387 equi equal Latin Prefix equinox, Latin words nko
395 294 equivocal ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate) adj. Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice.=> ie. unclear Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal.</b> Common GRE MSU
396 295 equivocate to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive verb Equivocate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal. Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and <b>equivocate</b> his answers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
397 296 -er, or on who, that which Suffix baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer Suffix MSU
398 1219 ergo work Greek/Latin root argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)</br>ergophobia(fear of work)</br>ergonomic=economic study of work</br> Latin words nko
399 860 errant Erring or straying from the proper course or standards adj. Synonyms: offending, guilty, culpable He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter. Medium Difficult FT
416 1479 euphemism an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one noun Greek euphemismos, meaning "good speech," "holiday in Dachau" was a <b>euphenism</b> of the nazis to hide the terror they were planning in the concentration camps Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
417 961 euphony the quality of being pleasing to the ear noun Greek eu- "good" (see eu-) + phone "sound, voice" = well sounding </br>Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem Most Difficult FT
418 312 11 ex evince out to show or express clearly or to make plain, often something hidden -usually a feeling Greek/Latin root verb evince has same wood root as "evict" </br>Syn : express, show exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton Despite the shock of receiving such news, she was observed to <b>evince</b> no particular emotion at all. Greek/Latin AMB MSU Prepscholar
419 312 ex out Greek/Latin root exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton Greek/Latin MSU
420 314 exacerbate to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate: verb The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
421 315 exacting challenging, demanding, grueling adj. Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
422 1560 excise cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting verb ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive </u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
545 1241 helic spiral</br> circular Greek/Latin root ic=nature of, like</br> helix, Latin words nko
546 1243 hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia- blood Greek/Latin root anaemia:an=lack of blood<br> azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd<br> glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood<br> hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone<br> hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood<br> hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter<br> hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood<br> hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)<br> hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level<br> leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer<br> thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea<br> toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning<br> uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning<br> anaemia:an=lack of blood azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd</br> glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone</br> hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter</br> hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)</br> hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer</br> thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning</br> uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning Latin words nko
547 972 hermetic Insulated or protected from outside influences adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: airtight, sealed North Korea is often called the <u><b>"hermetic</b> kingdom'</u> Most Difficult FT
548 384 hetero mixed</br> unlike Greek/Latin root heterogeneous</br> heterosexual</br> heterodox</br> heterodont</br> hetero atom</br> heterocyclic</br> heterozygous</br> Greek/Latin MSU
549 973 heterodox not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs adj. Synonyms: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer. Most Difficult FT
550 385 hierarchical arranged in rank order or hierarchy adj. <u>The <b>hierarchic</b> structure</u> of the company led to internal problems 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
551 1244 histo bodily tissue/cells Greek/Latin root the word histo actually means standing up (st=stand), from which histogram comes histamine, histology, histdine all have to do with the cell and biology Latin words nko
552 880 homage Special honour or respect shown publicly noun Synonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth. Medium Difficult FT
553 386 homo same</br> alike Greek/Latin root homogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophone Greek/Latin MSU
554 388 homogenous of the same or similar kind adj. uniform, identical There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
555 1432 hood state of Latin Suffix Latin words nko
556 389 -hood order, quality noun neighborhood</br> motherhood Suffix MSU
557 390 husband 1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve noun Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it. 1. My mother's husband is my father. 2. Our <u>animal <b>husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. Homonym MSU
558 1227 hydr water Greek/Latin root anhydous</br> hydraulic</br> Latin words nko
559 1390 hyper too much Latin Prefix hyper ventilate</br> hyperbole</br> Latin words nko
560 391 hyperbole obvious exaggeration for effect noun hyper=too much + bole=to throw=> to throw too far. Obviously the network is <u>overreacting and engaging in <b>hyperbole</b></u> when they say 55 million people are in danger! Due to normal thunderstorms 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
561 1391 hypo too little</br> under Latin Prefix hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a "high"), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b Latin words nko
562 392 -ic nature of, like adj. metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic Suffix MSU
563 1433 ic</br> id of</br> like Latin Suffix ic=nature of, like</br> Latin words nko
577 401 imminent about to happen adj. French/ Latin : "overhanging; impending" When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
578 1376 immure </br> inure immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it adj. Easily confused words Khan
579 402 immutable Unchanging over time or unable to be changed adj. Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
580 403 impair make worse or less effective verb French/latin : impeiorare "make worse <u>Alcohol can greatly <b>impair</b> your judgement.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
581 883 impasse a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement noun Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate The Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape. The Catalan <b>impasse</b> is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Medium Difficult FT
582 1489 impassive having or revealing little emotion or sensibility adj. Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news. he remained <b>impassive</b>, showing neither interest in nor concern for our plight Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
583 404 impecunious penniless; poor adj. Latin : in- "not, opposite of" +pecuniosus "rich, money <u>He spent more than he earned, so he was always <b>impecunious</b></u> Common GRE MSU
584 1490 impede be a hindrance or obstacle to verb Latin impedire which literally means "to hold the feet," formed from the prefix in-, ("in") plus pes ("foot"). Los Alamos’ housing shortage impedes business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said. Los Alamos’ housing shortage<b> impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
585 405 impediment barrier, hindrance, or obstruction noun French/Latin in:"into, in" + gen. pedis: "foot = >"to shackle the feet" I am not letting my broken wrist be an <b>impediment</b> to me keeping fit 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
586 406 imperious commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed adj. Latin imperiōsus"command, supreme power, empire."</br>Synonyms : arrogant, overbearing, and domineering <u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car. Common GRE MSU
587 1491 impermeable preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through adj. Latin : im=not + permeare "to pass through, go over,"=> unpenetrable The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
588 407 imperturbable remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily adj. French/ Latin : ,in- "not, opposite of" + perturbare "to confuse, disturb"="that cannot be disturbed" <u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining! 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
589 1492 impervious not admitting of passage or capable of being affected adj. im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable synonyms of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context. Borders aren’t impermeable</br?The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms. Borders aren’t impermeable</br>The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
590 759 impetuous Acting or done quickly and without thought or care adj. Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + petere "aim for, rush at"=> rapid movement, rush</br>Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making... The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u> Least Difficult FT
591 408 implacable unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased adj. French/Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + placabilis "easily appeased"=unappeasable Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
592 409 implication insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) noun Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" <u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets. Common GRE MSU
593 410 implicit implied or insinuated without being directly stated adj. Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
594 411 imply to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication) verb Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= Meaning "to involve something unstated as a logical consequence She implied she didn't believe his story. She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story. Common GRE MSU
595 432 imply </br> infer Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion verb The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. Easily confused words MSU
596 412 improvidence an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: noun Latin : im-, "not," and providentia, "foresight."</br>Synonyms : shortsightedness Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home. Common GRE MSU
597 413 imprudence bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions noun Latin: imprudentem means "not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate."</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
598 414 impudent disrespectful adj. Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
599 978 impugn Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive) verb Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + pugnare "to fight"=>attack by argument</br>Synonyms: call into question, challenge The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u><b> impugning</b> their character.</u> Most Difficult FT
600 415 in</br> il</br> im</br> ir in : Deutscher Stamm : "in" Greek/Latin root This is the first of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is 'NOT" incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration Greek/Latin MSU
601 416 in</br> im not , against : Deutscher Stamm : "un-" Greek/Latin root This is the SECOND of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is ÏNTO incredible</br> ignoble</br> inglorious</br> inhospitable</br> infinite</br> infinitesimal</br> immoral Greek/Latin MSU
602 417 inadvertent by accident or unintentional adj. Latin: in- = "not+ ad ="to, toward" + vertere= "to turn." => inadvertent means “not turning the mind to</br>Syn: accident, unintended Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, <u>some statements were <b>inadvertently</b> broadcat to all. </u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
603 1493 inadvertently without knowledge or intention adv. adv of inadvertent We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge) Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
604 1377 inane </br> innate inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned adj. Easily confused words Khan
605 419 inchoate rudimentary, in the beginning stages adj. of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>inchoate</u></b> thoughts. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
606 979 incise Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut verb Latin : in=in + cis=cut</br>Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. Most Difficult FT
607 420 inconclusive indeterminate or unresolved adj. Latin: in- "not, opposite of" + con :"together" + -cludere : "to shut"=>not shut together, not finalised</br>Syn: equivocal, indeterminate, head-to-head, neck and neck, nip and tuck, nisi, indecisive, indeterminate, undetermined <u>An autopsy was <b>inconclusive</u></b> on how Mason died. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
608 1494 incongruity the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate adj. Latin: in="not" +con/m "with, together" + gruere"fall, rush," =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
609 1495 inconsequential lacking worth or importance adj. It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
610 1496 incorporate make into a whole or make part of a whole verb Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + verb of corpus "body" => put into a body/whole According to culinary guidelines, a chef should never <b>incorporate</b> cheese into a fish dish. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
611 421 incorrigible not capable of being corrected adj. Latin : in : "not, opposite of" + corrigibilis"to correct,"=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school. The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school. Common GRE MSU
617 424 indefatigable cannot be made tired adj. in: "not" + de:"toward" + fatigue:"tiredness" =>not to bring to tiredness The Kenyan marathon runner was indefatigable, and finished in 2 hours The Kenyan marathon <u>runner was <b>indefatigable</b></u>, and finished in 2 hours 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
618 425 indelible permanent; unerasable; strong: " adj. Latin : in- "not"+ delere "destroy, blot out" => cannot be erased The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects. The Queen <u>made an <b>indelible</b> impression</u> on her subjects. Common GRE MSU
619 1497 indeterminate not fixed or known in advance adj. Latin : in- "not," + determinare "to enclose, bound, set limits to" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable “the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
620 762 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
621 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
622 426 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
623 885 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
624 427 indolent lazy adj. Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless," The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
625 428 -ine having the nature or characteristic of adj., noun feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine Suffix MSU
626 429 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
627 763 inert Lacking vigor adj. America’s founders, he argued, put their faith in reasoned discussion among citizens and believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an inert people. Least Difficult FT
628 431 infer to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts) verb Latin in- "in" + ferre "to carry, to bear,"=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning," New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
629 433 ingenious clever: (n: ingenuity) adj. Latin : In=in + genious=born, ie. for inborn talent She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis. Common GRE MSU
630 436 ingenious (ingenuity) </br> ingenuous (and disingenuous) Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature. adj. Latin : ingenuus "having the qualities of people born free, noble, honest, open</br>"genuous comes same root as genuine Einstein was <b>ingenious</b> while his wife was <b>ingenuous</b> Easily confused words MSU
631 435 ingenuous naive or innocent ;unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: naive or innocent; unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: adj. Latin : ingenuus "with the virtues of freeborn people, of noble character, frank, upright, candid" </br> naïve, innocent The scam artist preyed on <u><b>ingenuous</b> nursing home residents.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
632 760 ingrate an ungrateful person noun </br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- "not" + gratus "pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable" Greater liberty over the past generation is abused by ingrates who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless... Least Difficult FT
633 437 inhibit to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited) verb PIE / Latin : in= not + hibere = have (haben auf Deutsch) => to hinder</br> Syn : a) hinder, impede b)conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress c) hold back, keep, keep back, restrain 1. Contact between young adults was inhibited by strict social customs</br>2.The trace component inhibited the rate of a chemical reaction Common GRE MSU
634 438 inimical harmful or hostile adj. Latin inimicus "unfriendly; an enemy" NATO is seen to be <b>inimical</b>to the best interests of the Russian people. NATO is seen to be <b>inimical</b> to the best interests of the Russian people. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
635 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
636 440 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
643 447 insular of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive: tight-knit and isolated; uninterested in matters outside one’s immediate spher adj. gleicher Wortstamm wie "insel" Newcomers found it difficult to make friends in the insular community. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
644 1500 insularity the state of being isolated or detached noun Latin : insula, for "island."</br> Deutsch= Insel </br>Syn : detachment, insularism, insulation Their <b>insularity</b> led to the belief that they were the best in all things. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
645 1228 integer</br> integra</br> integrum entire Greek/Latin root integer</br> integral</br> intergrate</br> Latin words nko
646 448 intensive 1. concentrated and in-depth </br>2. of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor adj. 1. “the questioning was intensive”, “intensive care”, “research- intensive”, “a labor- intensive industry” </br>2. “intensive agriculture” 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
647 449 inter between Greek/Latin root interact</br> interstellar</br> interpret</br> interstitial Greek/Latin MSU
648 450 intermediary a go-between noun inter- = between, + medius= the middle =>go-between or a mediator between two other people. </br>Syn : go-between, intercessor, intermediator, mediator For online exchanges, I use PayPal because it is an <b>intermediary</b> that performs secure financial transactions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
649 451 intimate close (as in a relationship) adj. adj. particularly private v. to imply 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
650 452 intractable difficult to manage or mold adj. in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable 1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman.</br>adj. stubborn or obstinate 1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
651 1501 intransigence stubborn refusal to compromise or change noun in- : "not," + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect.  Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
652 454 intransigent uncompromising, obstinate s tubborn, immovable, unwilling to change: adj. in- : "not," + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
663 461 irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed adj. Syn : indecisive, discouraged, infirm, unstable, vacillant, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed Because Jack is <b>irresolute</b> about the future of the stock market, he is hesitant to make a large financial investment at this time. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
664 462 -ish origin, nature, resembling adj., noun Spanish</br> foolish</br> impish Suffix MSU
665 463 -ism system, manner, condition noun alcoholism</br> feminism</br> heroism</br> communism Suffix MSU
666 1248 iso equal Greek/Latin root isobar</br> isometric</br> Latin words nko
667 464 -ist one who, that which noun pianist</br> elitist Suffix MSU
668 465 -ite nature of, quality of adj., noun dynamite</br> graphite</br> sulfite</br> neophyte Suffix MSU
669 888 itinerant Traveling from place to place adj. Synonyms: peripatetic, wandering, roving My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane Medium Difficult FT
674 1229 ject throw Greek/Latin root eject</br> reject</br> inject</br> Latin words nko
675 1245 jud law Greek/Latin root judicial</br> Latin words nko
676 1666 judicious exhibiting good judgment or sound thinking; prudent adj. Latin iiudicium "judgment"=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym :injudicious The man had become<u> wealthy by making <b>judicious</b> use of his money</u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
677 1230 junct meet</br> join Greek/Latin root junction</br> Latin words nko
678 1246 juven young Greek/Latin root juvenile</br> Latin words nko
679 981 knell the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral noun Synonyms: toll, ringing, chime The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model. Most Difficult FT
680 982 lachrymose Inducing tears; sad adj. Latin : lacryma "a tear"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Synonyms: sad, tearful, weepy This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a lachrymose speech or even an appalling outfit. Most Difficult FT
684 984 lambaste Criticize (someone or something) harshly verb Synonyms: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency. Most Difficult FT
685 985 larceny Theft of personal property noun Synonyms: stealing, robbery, pilfering The <b>larceny</b charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car. Most Difficult FT
686 890 largesse large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit noun Synonyms: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. Medium Difficult FT
687 1506 lassitude a feeling of lack of interest or energy noun Latin: lassus "faint, tired, weary," Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
688 1231 lat to carry</br> to bear (correlation)/перед Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
689 471 latent potentially existing but not presently evident or realized adj. Middle English from Latin latēre : "to lie hidden."</br>Syn:possible, potential If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years. Common GRE MSU
690 1251 later side Greek/Latin root lateral</br> latitude</br> Latin words nko
691 472 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
702 478 lexis word Greek/Latin root lexicon</br> lexicography Greek/Latin MSU
703 479 liber free</br> book Greek/Latin root liberty</br> library</br> liberal Greek/Latin MSU
704 986 libertine a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion adj. Synonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligate There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical. Most Difficult FT
705 480 lied 1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad. verb, noun Selbsterklaerend 2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied. Homonym MSU
706 892 limpid (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious 1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) 2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable adj. Synonyms: lucid, plain, understandable Synonyms: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable Because the sky was limpid, we could see the stars. 1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style Medium Difficult FT
707 1247 lip fat Greek/Latin root liposuction</br> lipid</br> Latin words nko
708 765 listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm adj. Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution. Least Difficult FT
719 1250 488 lud</br> lus lugubrious play weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: "Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends." Greek/Latin root adj. Latin lugubris "mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,"</br>Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude. After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months Latin words Common GRE nko MSU
720 488 489 lugubrious lumber weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: "Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends." 1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace. adj. noun, verb Latin lugubris "mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,"</br>Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months (2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. Common GRE Homonym MSU
721 489 490 lumber luminous 1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace. softly bright or radiant noun, verb adj. Latin luminosus "shining, full of light, conspicuous," (2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room. Homonym 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
722 490 768 luminous lurid softly bright or radiant Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms adj. Latin luminosus "shining, full of light, conspicuous," Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow," </br>Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. 357 prevalent GRE words Least Difficult Prepscholar FT
723 768 491 lurid -ly Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms like adj. adv. Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow," </br>Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. clearly</br> fearlessly Least Difficult Suffix FT MSU
724 491 492 -ly macro like large adv. Greek/Latin root clearly</br> fearlessly macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage Suffix Greek/Latin MSU
725 492 988 macro maelstrom large 1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil Greek/Latin root noun old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally "grinding-stream - zu Deutsch : Mahlstrom</br> Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage “The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.” Greek/Latin Most Difficult MSU FT
726 988 1252 maelstrom magn 1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil great noun Greek/Latin root old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally "grinding-stream - zu Deutsch : Mahlstrom</br> Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool “The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the maelstrom of politics in an election year in order to push protesters.” magnificent</br> Most Difficult Latin words FT nko
727 1252 494 magn magnanimity great nobility and generosity of spirit Greek/Latin root noun Latin : magnus "great" + animus "mind, soul, spirit"=>"having a great soul," magnificent</br> Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight Latin words 357 prevalent GRE words nko Prepscholar
728 494 989 magnanimity magnate nobility and generosity of spirit a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman noun Latin : magnus "great" + animus "mind, soul, spirit"=>"having a great soul," Synonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogul Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate 357 prevalent GRE words Most Difficult Prepscholar FT
729 989 1052 magnate mal</br> male a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman bad</br> evil</br> ill noun Greek/Latin root Synonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogul Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate malfunction=not functioning properly</br>malevolence=ill will</br>malicious =showing strong ill will</br>malediction=a curse</br>malign=to speak ill about someone</br>maladroit =clumsy</br> tactless Most Difficult Root words FT Aristotle
730 1052 495 mal</br> male maladroit bad</br> evil</br> ill clumsy, awkward, inept whether in movement or in words Greek/Latin root adj. from French word of same meaning</br>It means clumsy, but with a hint of overall incompetence.</br>Syn: bumbling, bungling, butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, left-handed, inept, tactless, uncoordinated, awkward malfunction=not functioning properly</br>malevolence=ill will</br>malicious =showing strong ill will</br>malediction=a curse</br>malign=to speak ill about someone</br>maladroit =clumsy</br> tactless 1.His own party criticizes what many call his <b>maladroit</b> communication on an anxiety-inducing subject.</br>2.a <b>maladroit</b> movement of his hand caused the car to swerve Root words 357 prevalent GRE words Aristotle Prepscholar
731 495 990 maladroit malaproprism clumsy, awkward, inept the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect adj. noun Synonyms: misuse, solecism, blunder And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty... 357 prevalent GRE words Most Difficult Prepscholar FT
732 990 496 malaproprism malevolent the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect malicious; evil; having or showing ill will: noun adj. Synonyms: misuse, solecism, blunder Latin: male "badly" + volentem "to wish"=>ill-disposed, spiteful, envious And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty... Failure made him <b>malevolent</b> toward those who were successful”</br> ant. Benevolent Most Difficult Common GRE FT MSU
496 malevolent malicious; evil; having or showing ill will: adj. Latin: male "badly" + volentem "to wish"=>ill-disposed, spiteful, envious Failure made him <b>malevolent</b> toward those who were successful”</br> ant. Benevolent Common GRE MSU
733 895 malign evil in nature or effect adj. Synonyms: harmful, bad, malevolent Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound... Medium Difficult FT
734 1510 malingerer someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity noun French: Malinger : to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief,pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
735 498 malleable 1. pliant or pliable</br>2. easily influenced adj. Latin verb of malleus "to hammer"=> to be beaten by a hammer Children’s moods are often malleable since children are greatly affected by their surrounding Children’s moods are often <b>malleable</b> since children are greatly affected by their surrounding 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
738 499 mania obsession Greek/Latin root maniac</br> Beatlemania Greek/Latin MSU
739 1254 mar Sea Greek/Latin root maritime</br> marine</br> Latin words nko
740 1088 mater</br> matri mother</br> home Greek/Latin root matriarch</br> maternity Greek/Latin Manhattan
741 896 maudlin Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental adj. Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose Alas, he never really fixed his state’s finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics. she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes. Medium Difficult FT
742 500 maverick an unorthodox person or rebel, tending to choose a different path from everyone else noun called after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), Texas cattle owner who was notoriously negligent in branding his calves.His grandson, was also the only Southerner to vote against the anti-lynching bills in the 30's My <b>maverick</b> boss has made his fortune<u> by using a selling strategy different from that of his competitors.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
743 1089 medi middle Greek/Latin root median</br> mediocre Greek/Latin Manhattan
744 1256 mega large Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
745 1511 mendacious given to lying adj. French/Latin : given to tell "a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious<b> lovers</u> and toxic memories. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
746 501 mendacity untruthfulness, dishonesty noun Latin mendax "lying; a liar" <u>A first sign of a new drug addict is their <b>mendacity</b></u>, not necessarily the effects of the drugs. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
747 1257 ment mind Greek/Latin root mental</br> Latin words nko
748 502 -ment act of, result noun contentment</br> amendment Suffix MSU
749 503 mercurial easily changeable, fickle, subject to sudden or unpredictable changes adj. Latin : Mercurius "pertaining to the god Mercury, having the form or qualities attributed to Mercury", ie. "light-hearted, sprightly, volatile, changeable, quick As my sister has "<b><u>mercurial</b> moods</b> we never know how she will be feeling from one moment to the next. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
750 1053 meta beyond</br> change</br> between Greek/Latin root metaphysics =study of nature and reality</br>metamorphosis =a complete change of form</br>metastasis =the transmission of disease to other parts of the body. Root words Aristotle
751 504 meter measure Greek/Latin root metronome</br> speedometer</br> odometer Greek/Latin MSU
752 505 meticulous paying close attention to detail adj. French méticuleux"timorously fussy" <u>This accounting job requires a b>meticulous</b> person.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
753 506 micro small Greek/Latin root microscope</br> micron</br> micrometer</br> microorganism Greek/Latin MSU
754 1261 migr wander Greek/Latin root migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> Latin words nko
755 897 milieu a person’s social environment noun Synonyms: sphere, background, backdrop Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive...' Medium Difficult FT
756 507 milk 1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. </br>2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit. noun, verb (2) John became very good at <b><u>milking</b> his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get.</u> Homonym MSU
757 770 mince Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval verb mostly used with "did not mince his words". Same latin root as "miniscule" President Barack Obama didn’t mince his words in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals. President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals. Least Difficult FT
758 771 minion a follower or underling of a powerful person noun Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai Its minions have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content. Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content. Least Difficult FT
759 1262 mir Look Greek/Latin root mirage</br> Latin words nko
760 898 mire involve someone or something in (a difficult situation) verb Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil Ms Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. Ms Park is hopelessly <b>mired</b> in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. Medium Difficult FT
761 772 mirth Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter noun Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as "merry". </br>Deutsch : Heiterkeit. A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth. A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, <u>has caused both anger and <b>mirth.</b></u> Least Difficult FT
762 509 misanthrope someone who dislikes people in general noun Greek : misein "to hate" + anthrōpos "man"=>hating mankind He was a true misanthrope and hated even himself. He was a true <b>misanthrope</b> and hated even himself. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
763 991 misanthropy a dislike of humankind noun Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind [Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy... [Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u> Most Difficult FT
764 510 misnomer incorrect name or word for something noun self explanatory : mis-named Some historians claimed that China was the likely source of the deadliest flu pandemic in history, the 1918 Spanish Flu — a <b>misnomer</b> itself. Common GRE MSU
770 899 modish Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable adj. Synonyms: modern, trendy, in With these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish? Medium Difficult FT
771 516 mollify cause to be more favorably inclined 1. cause to be more favorably inclined</br>2. to soften verb Latin mollificare "make soft, mollify"</br>Syn : 1. appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate 2. soften, season, temper She managed to <b>mollify</b> the angry customer 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
772 517 mono one</br> single Greek/Latin root monocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy Greek/Latin MSU
773 992 monolithic large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform 1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity 2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending mono:one + lith: "stone"+ ic:"nature of, like"=> being like a massive stone </br>Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending Four things have made Europe a harsher environment for the centre left: its own success, structural change in the economy, a reduced fear of political extremes and the decline of monolithic class groups. 1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement Most Difficult FT
774 518 monotony boredom and repetition adj. Greek: monos "single, alone" + tonos "tone=>"of one and the same tone,"</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
775 1441 mony state of Latin Suffix state of matrimony (being married) Latin words nko
776 519 mor(t) death Greek/Latin root mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying</br> decaying immortal =living forever</br> unable to die Greek/Latin MSU
777 774 morose Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone adj. Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy When her dog died, the little girl was morose for months. When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months. Least Difficult FT
778 1054 morph shape</br> form Greek/Latin root metamorphosis =complete change of form</br>morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms</br>amorphous =without distinct shape or form Root words Aristotle
779 1265 mot</br> move move Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
780 520 muffler 1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth. noun Syn: scarf (2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter. Homonym MSU
781 1091 multi many Greek/Latin root multiply Greek/Latin Manhattan
782 521 mundane everyday, boring adj. Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: "of this world, worldly, terrestrial" Going about his everyday routine,<u> the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</ 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
783 522 munificent very generous adj. Synonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsome Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
784 775 muse a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist noun Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus Mr. Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Gal Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b> Least Difficult FT
785 1267 mut change Greek/Latin root mutation Latin words nko
786 1268 myo muscle Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
787 994 myopic nearsighted adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded They are also myopic, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent pas Most Difficult FT
788 995 nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization noun Synonyms: the all-time low, zero Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2% Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2% Most Difficult FT
789 523 naïv inexperienced or gullible adj. Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly He was so<b> naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
790 1296 narr tell Greek/Latin root narrative Latin words nko
791 901 nascent just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential adj. Synonyms: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning Latin: nat=birth + escent= emerging from => just coming into existence</br>Synonyms: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning Weakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself. Weakening the legislature in a <b>nascent</b> democracy will not fix corruption by itself. Medium Difficult FT
792 1055 nat born Greek/Latin root innate =included since birth</br>nascent =starting to develop </br>natal =relating to birth</br>natural =gotten at birth</br> not afterward Root words Aristotle
793 902 natty (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable adj. Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair Gleicher Wortstamm wie "nett"</br>Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair The British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders... Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags. Medium Difficult FT
794 1271 nav ship Greek/Latin root navigate</br> navigation Latin words nko
795 525 nefarious wicked</br> evil: adj. Latin: ne- "not" + fas "right, lawful"=>"wicked in the extreme"</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked a nefarious plot. Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u> Common GRE MSU
796 1272 neg deny Greek/Latin root negate</br> negative</br> Latin words nko
797 1512 negate make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 2. deny the truth of 3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with verb backforming of negation :"deny, make negative or null," </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie 1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
798 526 neglect to abandon or leave uncared-for verb verb/noun Latin: nec "not" + legere "pick up, select,"=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard, 1.(as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2.(as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
799 1396 neo new Latin Prefix neoliberal</br> Latin words nko
800 996 neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice Mr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to. Most Difficult FT
801 527 -ness state of adj., noun carelessness</br> uselessness Suffix MSU
802 903 nexus a connection or series of connections linking two or more things noun Synonyms: union, link Some chapters read like a thriller, because they offer a microscopic look at the unwholesome nexus between Germany’s media, politics and judiciar Medium Difficult FT
803 997 noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive: adj. Synonyms: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant The noisome odor of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult FT
804 1092 nom</br> nym name Greek/Latin root nominate</br> synonym � Greek/Latin Manhattan
805 529 nomen name Greek/Latin root noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal Greek/Latin MSU
806 1397 non not Latin Prefix non existant</br> Latin words nko
807 904 nonplussed (Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react adj. Synonyms: baffled, confounded And as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang. Medium Difficult FT
808 905 normative Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm adj. ...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade. Medium Difficult FT
809 998 nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun Synonyms: cure, prescription, answer It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult FT
810 531 notoriety fame for doing something negative or criminal fame for doing something <u>negative or criminal</u> noun Just remember: Notoriety's not al-righty</br>Syn: ill-fame Because of John’s <u><b>notoriety</b> for being a mean drunk</u>, he is rarely invited to parties where alcohol is served. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
811 1274 nov new Greek/Latin root novelty Latin words nko
812 532 nuance subtle shades of difference noun Latin nūbēs "a cloud", a shade of colour Without understanding <u>the finer <b>nuances</b></u> you can't enjoy the humor 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
813 1056 ob</br> op against</br> opposition</br> Greek/Latin root object =to be against something</br>obscure =hard to understand</br>obstruct=hinder</br>obfuscate=confuse</br> darken</br>obtuse –not sharp</br> dull</br>obstreperous –noisly defiant.Un Root words Aristotle
814 534 obdurate stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion adj. Latin: ob "against" (see ob-) + durare "harden, render hard"=>stubborn, inexorable, unyielding; hardened. </br> syn: cussed, obstinate, unrepentant, unregenerate, unregenerated The obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
815 776 oblique Not explicit or direct in addressing a point adj. Synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout Fire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary... Least Difficult FT
816 535 obscure mysterious or not well-known adj. v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive For some obsure reason, he decided not to go ahead with the agreed-to plan. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
817 536 obsequious attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery adj. Latin: ob "after" + sequi "to follow"=>to accommodate oneself to the will of another</br>Syn: bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere <b>obsequious</b> shop assistants scutter about to meet the customer's every wish 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
823 1297 od pass</br> way Greek/Latin root odyssey Latin words nko
824 1513 officious intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required. adj. Has nothing to do with official or office!!!. People who are officious are busybodies. They want to make their opinions known and followed, despite not having any kind of real power. The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
825 543 offset to counterbalance or counteract 1. to counterbalance or counteract 2. produce by offset printing technique 3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line verb verb, noun 1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine.3.After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
826 544 -oid like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance) adj., noun asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid Suffix MSU
827 545 olfactory relating to smell or the sense of smell adj. One way to try to remember the meaning of the word olfactory is to think of factory. Your nose is the "factory" where odors are processed. What visual is to the eyes, olfactory is to the nose. Healthy, adult polar bears possess <b>olfactory</b> gifts that boggle the mind: they can smell a seal under the ice from over a kilometer away 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
828 546 olig few Greek/Latin root oligarchy</br> oligopoly Greek/Latin MSU
829 1057 omni all Greek/Latin root omnipotent =with all the power</br>omniscient =knowing all things</br>omnipresent=present everywhere</br>omnivorous =eating all foods Root words Aristotle
830 547 omniscience the quality or state of being all-knowing noun Latin omnis : "all" + scientia : "knowledge." Because he believes in God’s <b>omniscience</b>, the child is sure that his creator is aware of everything he does all day. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
831 548 onerous burdensome or difficult to endure adj. Latin ; onus "burden. The professional musicians expected their 8 year old daughter to practise the piano many <b>onerous</b> hours a day. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
832 549 opaque not transparent or transluscent; dense; difficult to comprehend, as inopaque reasoning adj. Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than , grams. Common GRE MSU
833 1276 oper work Greek/Latin root operate</br> Latin words nko
834 906 opine Hold and state as one’s opini Hold and state as one’s opinion verb Synonyms: suggest, say, declare The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation. Medium Difficult FT
835 551 opportunism the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics noun Kevin’s <b>opportunism</b> led him to investing in any business idea he came up with, which in the long term led to failure 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
836 1514 opprobrium a state of extreme dishonor adj. Syn: obloquy, infamy The celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
837 1295 ortho straight Greek/Latin root orthoate</br>orthodontist</br> Latin words nko
838 553 oscillate move or swing from side to side regularly verb The pendulum <b> oscillated </b> from left to right 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
839 554 ossified turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible: adj. The root is ossify, "to turn into bone," from the Latin word for "bone," os. The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out. The <b>ossified</b> culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out. Common GRE MSU
840 555 ostentatious overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth adj. Latin word ostentare, "to display,</br> Syn : pretentious, flaunty, flamboyant, showy, splashy Owning a mansion doesn’t imply ostentation, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly ca Owning a mansion doesn’t imply <b>ostentation</b>, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
841 1444 ous</br> ose full of Latin Suffix lachrymose(full of tears)</br> Latin words nko
842 556 outstrip to overtake or outrun verb “If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym,” the coach told his athletes. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
843 557 overshadow to literally cast a shadow over verb v. to appear more notable than v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
844 778 overwrought (of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction adj. Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated wrought is old English for "worked". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings. She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings. Least Difficult FT
845 810 oxy oxys</br>oxy- "sharp</br> bitter</br>" Greek/Latin root a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)</br> Root words SMB
846 1000 paean a song of praise or triumph noun Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, It is the right that has inherited the ambitious modernist urge to destroy and innovate in the name of a universal project,' Tony Judt, a British historian, lamented in 'Ill Fares the Land', a paean to social democracy he dictated on his death bed. The boy wrote a paean for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. Most Difficult FT
847 558 painstaking attentive to detail, meticulous adj. Old English : paynes taking, "assiduous and careful labor" The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
848 907 pallid (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health adj. Synonyms: white, pasty, wan Its protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve. Medium Difficult FT
849 1058 pan all</br> any</br> everyone Greek/Latin root panacea =a cure for all diseases or problems</br>panorama =an allaround view</br>pantheism =the worship of all gods</br>pandemic =affecting all Root words Aristotle
850 908 panache Flamboyant confidence of style or manner noun Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair Second, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand. Medium Difficult FT
851 559 panegyric a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing noun ic=nature of, like The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean "public eulogy,</br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life. Common GRE MSU
852 1001 panoply a complete or impressive collection of things noun Synonyms: array, range, collection The panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the law’s provisions individually Most Difficult FT
853 1129 para 1. Greek origin = alongside</br>coming from</br> beyond; altered; contrary; irregular</br> abnormal</br> 2. Latin origin ="defense</br> protection against; that which protects from</br>" Greek/Latin root 1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)</br> paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase)</br> parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)</br>paresis (altered ie</br> partial paralysis)</br> paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters "alongside legal")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system)</br> paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side)</br> paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food) 2. LATIN origin : </br>parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)</br> Greek/Latin SMB
854 1116 paradox a statement that contradicts itself but might be true noun Greek : para- "contrary to" + doxa "opinion=>a statement contrary to common belief or expectation The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing paradox. The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing <b>paradox.</b> Common GRE Kaplan
855 909 paragon a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality noun Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar</br>Deutsch : Paradebeispiel Despite the reasons to see it as a paragon of modernity, Odebrecht has long been accused of winning business in an old-fashioned and less admirable way. As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately Medium Difficult FT
856 910 parry Answer (a question or accusation) evasively verb Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything... Medium Difficult FT
857 560 partial incomplete 1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward adj. 1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
858 561 partisan a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
859 1002 pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley Italian pasticcio "medley, pastry cake,</br>Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley Both enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications... The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u> Most Difficult FT
860 1515 pate liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned noun French : from same word root as "paste" He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
861 562 patent patently blatant, obvious adj. Latin : patere = "lie open" or "be open."</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hatesspinach." 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
862 563 pater father Greek/Latin root paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide Greek/Latin MSU
863 1093 pater</br> patri father Greek/Latin root paternal</br> patriarch Greek/Latin Manhattan
864 1059 path feeling</br> emoition Greek/Latin root empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feeling</br>sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest</br>sympathy=harmony or agreement</br> sharing someone’s feelings</br>antipathy=a feeling of great dis Root words Aristotle
865 1516 pathological relating to the study of diseases 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition adj. Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease 1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
866 1094 pathy feeling</br> suffering Greek/Latin root sympathy Greek/Latin Manhattan
867 1003 paucity an insufficient quantity or number noun Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth Yet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money. Most Difficult FT
868 565 peccadillo a small sin or fault noun Spanish peccado: "sin," + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin. He forget his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please Common GRE MSU
869 566 ped foot Greek/Latin root pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist Greek/Latin MSU
870 1117 pedant a person who makes an excessive display of learning noun Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester. Common GRE Kaplan
871 568 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
872 569 pedestrian boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
873 1280 pel</br> pulse drive Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
874 1004 pellucid Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood adj. Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable Turning a crowd from hostility to adoration through pellucid, charismatic truthtelling is a venerable Hollywood trope... Most Difficult FT
875 911 penchant A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something noun Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference Mr. Gorsuch also shares Mr. Scalia’s literary talents: he is an elegant writer with a penchant for playful eruditi Medium Difficult FT
876 1281 pend</br> pens hang Greek/Latin root pending</br>pendant</br> Latin words nko
877 1517 penury a state of extreme poverty or destitution noun Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
878 1299 pept</br> peps digestion Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
879 1518 perennial lasting an indefinitely long time adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
880 570 perfidious deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy) adj. Common GRE MSU
881 571 perfidy treachery or deceit noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
882 572 perfunctory done without much effort, care, or thought adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
883 573 peri around Greek/Latin root peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum Greek/Latin MSU
884 574 peripheral on the edge or periphery; not centrally important adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
885 1519 permeable allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through adj. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
886 575 permeate to pervade or penetrate throughout verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
887 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
916 594 783 plausible plethora believable, reasonable a large or excessive amount adj. noun Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitte 357 prevalent GRE words Least Difficult Prepscholar FT
917 783 1287 plethora plic a large or excessive amount fold</br> bend noun Greek/Latin root Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitte Least Difficult Latin words FT nko
918 1287 597 plic plummet fold</br> bend to fall quickly and far Greek/Latin root verb Latin words 357 prevalent GRE words nko Prepscholar
919 597 1672 plummet poise to fall quickly and far 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. verb 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> 357 prevalent GRE words 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
920 598 polarize to cause a sharp division between two groups verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
921 599 polein sell Greek/Latin root monopoly Greek/Latin MSU
922 1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective Marion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry. Most Difficult FT
1012 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
1013 646 relevant relating to the topic or issue at hand adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1014 1017 repast a meal noun Synonyms: feast, banquet Lunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast. Most Difficult FT
1015 647 reproach to scold or express criticism verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1016 1536 reprobate a person without moral scruples noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1017 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
1018 649 repudiate to renounce or disown verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1030 1310 rid</br>ris laugh Greek/Latin root ridicule</br> Latin words nko
1031 657 riparia river Greek/Latin root riparian Greek/Latin MSU
1032 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
1033 1333 rub</br>rhod red Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1034 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
1035 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
1036 1311 rupt break Greek/Latin root rupture</br> Latin words nko
1051 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
1052 1541 savor a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one noun Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1053 1097 scend climb Greek/Latin root ascend</br> descend Greek/Latin Manhattan
1054 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
1055 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
1056 1336 scler hard Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1057 667 scope examine Greek/Latin root microscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin MSU
1060 1098 script written language Greek/Latin root postscript Greek/Latin Manhattan
1061 1409 se apart</br> away Latin Prefix separate Latin words nko
1062 1316 sec</br>sect cut Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1063 1542 secrete generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1064 670 secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1065 1099 secut follow Greek/Latin root consecutive</br> non sequitur Greek/Latin Manhattan
1066 1317 sed</br>sid</br>sess sit</br> seat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1067 671 sediment material that settles at the bottom of a body of water noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1068 672 sedulous diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful adj. Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!<br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously) 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 Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many. His <b>sedulity</b> was there for all to see : he worked hard and never gave up easily. Common GRE MSU
1069 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
1081 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
1082 677 solicitous 1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1083 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
1084 1322 solv</br>solu loosen Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1085 1446 some characteristic of Latin Suffix Latin words nko
1086 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
1087 1338 son sound Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1117 1412 super above</br> beyond Latin Prefix supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br> Latin words nko
1118 692 superbly ad excellently adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1119 693 superficial only covering the surface:" 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 A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted. 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
1120 1550 supersede take the place or move into the position of verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1121 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
1122 695 supplant to overtake or replace verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1123 1551 supposition the cognitive process of conjecturing noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1124 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
1125 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
1126 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
1132 1102 tact touch Greek/Latin root contact</br> tactless (without feeling) Greek/Latin Manhattan
1133 1339 tang</br>ting</br>tact</br>tig touch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1134 1552 tangential of superficial relevance if any adj. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1135 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
1136 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
1137 1353 tax arrangement Greek/Latin root taxomologist</br> Latin words nko
1138 1340 teg</br>tect cover Greek/Latin root tectonic plates</br> Latin words nko
1189 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
1190 1352 urb city Greek/Latin root urban</br> Latin words nko
1191 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
1192 724 utilis useful Greek/Latin root utility</br> utilitarian Greek/Latin MSU
1193 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
1194 1131 vacillate to waver between different opinions or actions 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 Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue. 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
1195 726 vacuous empty; without contents; without ideas or intelligence:: 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 She flashed a vacuous smile. 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
1207 1359 verb word Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1208 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
1209 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
1210 1108 vers turn Greek/Latin root reverse</br> versatile Greek/Latin Manhattan
1211 1109 vert turn Greek/Latin root Do NOT confuse with French "vert"</br> which means green convert Greek/Latin Manhattan
1212 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
1213 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
1214 734 vexation state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar

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# Words that should be added/modified
| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :----------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------- |
| larceny | no.985 | example just reads "the larceny" |
| ingenuous | no.435 | "innocent ;" instead of "innocent; " |
| ac | no.5 | weird formatting of quotations in expl. (see below) |
| lied | no.480 | add break between meanings, add Umlaut in expl. |
| lied/lied | no.481 | discuss whether it's needed or no.480 is enough |
| inimical | no.438 | add space after "inimical" in example |
| intractable | no.452 | "adj. stubborn or obstinate" is in example instead of meaning |
| locus | no.482 | weird formatting in example, see below |
| limpid | no.892 | maybe adjust example to fit the idea of writing or music? |
| log/logy | no.1086 | meaning cuts off mid-word |
| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :----------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------- |
## Formatting issues in explanation of _ac_:
<img src="/../assets/ac.png" alt="ac" width="600">
## Formatting issues in example of _locus_:
<img src="/../assets/locus.png" alt="ac" width="600">
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