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43 "abnegation" "1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief</br>2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + negare ""to deny</br>Syn: 1. denial</br>2. self-denial, self renunciation" "1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the <u><b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
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"
46 "amenable" " easily convinced or persuaded" "adj." " French, latin: ad + mener (= to lead (F), to drive cattle (Latin)" "Group trips with <b><u>amenable</b> people are pleasant.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
46 "amenable" " easily convinced or persuaded" "adj." " French, latin: ad + mener (= to lead (F), to drive cattle (Latin)" "Group trips with <b><u>amenable</b> people are pleasant</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
47 "amphi</br>" "round</br> " "Greek/Latin root" "amphitheater</br> amphibian</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
48 "-an,ian" "native of, pertaining to " "adj., noun" "American</br> Martian</br> antediluvian " "Suffix" "MSU"
49 "abrade" "1. wear away by friction; scrape; </br>2. erode" " verb" "</br>Syn 1: scour.</br>2. wear-away, corrade, rub-off" "1. Using sandpaper, John was able to <b>abrade</b> the rough edges of the wood into a smooth finish.</br>2. The constant battering of the waves </b>abraded</b> the coastline away" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
50 "anachronism" " something old-fashioned, a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic)" "noun" " Latin/Greek: ""against"" (see ana-) + khronos ""time"" (see chrono-)= something appearing in a time period where it does not belong" "A steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an <b>anachronism</b>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
51 "analogous" " comparable, similar" "noun" " Greek: ana ""throughout; according to"" + logos ""ratio, proportionn. </br>Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy" "One can solve all the other problems in <u>an <b>analagous</b> manner.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
51 "analogous" " comparable, similar" "noun" " Greek: ana ""throughout; according to"" + logos ""ratio, proportionn. </br>Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy" "One can solve all the other problems in <u>an <b>analagous</b> manner</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
52 "-ance,ancy" "action, process, state " "noun, verb" "assistance</br>allowance</br>defiance " "Suffix" "MSU"
53 "annul" "Declare invalid" "verb" "Syn: repeal, reverse, rescind" "<u>The election results were <b>annulled</u></b> after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place." "Least Difficult" "FT"
54 "anoint" " to choose for a particular office or position" "verb" "v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony" "Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to <b>anoint</b> her" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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61 "anti" "against " "Greek/Latin root" "antipathy</br> antitank</br> anticlimax " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
62 "abridge" "condense; shorten; reduce length of written text" " verb" "French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar ""g"" from ""v"" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin))" "His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
63 "antipathy" " strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to" "noun" " Latin/Greek antipathia : anti- + pathein=""to feel, suffer""" "The students voiced their <u><b>antipathy</b> for homework</u> very loudly." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
64 "antithetical" " contrary to the very nature of" "adj." "Greek/Latin: anti- + tithenai ""to put, place""" "Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life.</u> " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
64 "antithetical" " contrary to the very nature of" "adj." "Greek/Latin: anti- + tithenai ""to put, place""" "Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
65 "apathy" "Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm" "noun" "Syn: indifference, passivity, ennui" "Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
66 "abrogate" "abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority" " adj." "ab- ""away"" and rogare ""to propose a law."" =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish" "A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
67 "appease" " to placate, to pacify, to satisfy" "verb" " latin, french: a ""to"" (see ad-) + paix/paicem ""peace"" = to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need)" "These gestures were meant to appease the religious right " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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77 "arch" "leader</br> first</br> chief " "Greek/Latin root" "monarchy</br> oligarchy</br> anarchy</br> archetype</br> architect </br> archbishop" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
78 "arduous" "characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion" "adj." " Latin arduus ""high, steep"" also figuratively, ""difficult, hard to reach," "Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
79 "articulate" " exhibiting considerable communication skills, well-spoken" "adj., verb" "Deutsch: 1. redegewandt UND </br>2. ein Gelenk bilden" "1. His vast vocabulary allowed him to clearly articulate his opinions.</br>2. The lower jaw articulates with the skull." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
80 "acclivity" "upward slope, as of hill" " noun" "Latin: ad-: “toward,” + clivus, + “slope.”=> upward slope" "Although I love biking, <u>I fear a steep <b>acclivity</b>.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
80 "acclivity" "upward slope, as of hill" " noun" "Latin: ad-: “toward,” + clivus, + “slope.”=> upward slope" "Although I love biking, <u>I fear a steep <b>acclivity</b></u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
81 "artless" "simple and natural; without cunning or deceit" "adj." "Syn: candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained" "With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hai" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
82 "-ary, ery, ory " "relating to place where or quality" "adj., noun" "dictionary</br> bravery</br> dormitory</br> aviary</br> ordinary</br> auditory" "Suffix" "MSU"
83 "ascetic" " austere or self-denying" "adj." " Greek: asketes ""monk, hermit"" + ïc""nature of, like" "The monk leads an ascetic life." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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85 "assuage" " to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy" "verb" "v. to satisfy a need or appetite" "A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
86 "astonishment" " total surprise, shock" "noun" " Old French estoner ""to stun, daze, deafen, astound"" Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br> Latin ex ""out"" + tonare ""to thunder""" "The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
87 "-ate" "cause, make " "verb" "liquidate</br> segregate " "Suffix" "MSU"
88 "attenuate" "become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude" "verb" " Latin: ad ""to"" (see ad-) + tenuare ""make thin"" </br>Deutsch: dämpfen, abschwächen </br> abate is similar but means ""get less, possibly zero" "The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands.</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
88 "attenuate" "become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude" "verb" " Latin: ad ""to"" (see ad-) + tenuare ""make thin"" </br>Deutsch: dämpfen, abschwächen </br> abate is similar but means ""get less, possibly zero" "The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands</u>." "Common GRE" "MSU"
89 "accretion" "growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion" " noun" "The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase" "If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
90 "acerbity" "1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone" " noun" "Latin: acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn: bitter, bitterness" "1. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew. </br>2. The high <b>acerbity</b> of the salad dressing was caused by putting too much vinegar into it." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
91 "audacious" " showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)" "adj." "Syn: bold, daring, fearless" "The new CEO <u>pursued <b>audacious</b> initiatives</u> to save the company from bankruptcy. </br> The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detentio" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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106 "biased" " prejudiced, displaying partiality" "adj." "From French: biais: a slant, a slope, an oblique, later figuratively: giving a bias to, causing to incline to one side" "The bigot admits that he is u><b>biased</b> toward immigrants</u> and stereotypes people according to their race before he ever meets them" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
107 "bible" "book " "Greek/Latin root" "bibliography</br> Bible</br> bibliophile " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
108 "bio" "life " "Greek/Latin root" "biology</br> biography</br> bio-active " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
109 "blandishment" "speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something" "noun" " Latin blandiri ""flatter, soothe, caress, coax""</br>Deutsch: Schmeichelrei, schönrede" "Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery.</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
109 "blandishment" "speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something" "noun" " Latin blandiri ""flatter, soothe, caress, coax""</br>Deutsch: Schmeichelrei, schönrede" "Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery</u>." "Common GRE" "MSU"
110 "blight" "a thing that spoils or damages something" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm wie: ""bleichen"". </br>Syn: affliction, scourge, bane" "1. Because of the <u>urban <b>blight</u></b> that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated.</br>2. The torrential rain <b>blighted</b> the crop." "Least Difficult" "FT"
111 "blithe" "showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned" "adj." "Syn: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé" "The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades.</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
111 "blithe" "showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned" "adj." "Syn: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé" "The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades</u>." "Least Difficult" "FT"
112 "blowhard" "a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way" "noun" "Syn: boaster, bragger, show-off" "<u>The self-promoting <b>blowhard</b> talked</u> about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears" "Least Difficult" "FT"
113 "bolster" "support or strengthen" "verb" "Old English bolster ""bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up </br>Deutsch: gleiche Urspurng Polster" "The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would <u><b>bolster</b> her case against the defendant.</u>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
113 "bolster" "support or strengthen" "verb" "Old English bolster ""bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up </br>Deutsch: gleiche Urspurng Polster" "The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would <u><b>bolster</b> her case against the defendant</u>." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
114 "bombast" "pompous speech (adj: bombastic)" "noun" "Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. </br>Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort ""Baumwolle"" ist ähnlich wie""Bom""" " Madam President, Commissioner, we have <u>no need for sentimentality and <b>bombast</b> on such a serious issue</u> " "Common GRE" "MSU"
115 "disgorge" "1. bring up and expel from throat or stomach; vomit</br>2. discharge or pour forth contents from a container" " verb" "dis=remove +gorge=throat</br>Syn 1barf, be sick, chuck, throw up, vomit, vomit up</br>disgorge often used for animals</br>Syn2: shed, spill" "1. llamas <b>disgorge</b> stomach juices to show pique or displeasure. </br>2. The train <b>disgorged</b> its passengers" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
116 "bombastic" " overblown, theatrical. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated " "adj." "bombast + ic=""nature of, like""</br>Syn: pompous, blustering, turgid" "If you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use <u><b>bombastic</b> claims</u> in your commercials." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
117 "bore" "1. v. to cause one to lose interest. </br>2. v. to drill a hole. adj. similar to or pertaining to objects that drill holes." "verb" "1. the lecturer repeated everything we already knew and <b>bored</b> all in the class</br>2. Pickleworms <u><b>bore</b> into</u> the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh." "Homonym" "MSU"
118 "boycott" "a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups" "noun" "Syn: veto, shunning, rejection" "Conversely some prominent black women have <u>called for a <b>boycott</b></u>, seeing Mr. Parker’s past as a disqualifying stai" "Least Difficult" "FT"
119 "brazen" " bold or open to the point of shocking" "adj." "Old English bræsen""of brass, - which then led to brazen-faced (shameless) and then hardened in war" "In a <b><u>brazen</b> assault</u>, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
120 "breach" "a lapse, gap or break, as in a fortress wall. To break or break through." "noun, verb" "old English for ""break"". Most typical uses are ""breach of contract"" or ""breach of peace"". But also ""breach"" of defenses, breach of etiquette " "The club members never forgot his <u><b>breach</b> of ettiquette.</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
120 "breach" "a lapse, gap or break, as in a fortress wall. To break or break through." "noun, verb" "old English for ""break"". Most typical uses are ""breach of contract"" or ""breach of peace"". But also ""breach"" of defenses, breach of etiquette " "The club members never forgot his <u><b>breach</b> of ettiquette</u>." "Common GRE" "MSU"
121 "disinter" "dig up; unearth; dig up or remove from grave or tomb; bring to public notice" " verb" """inter""is not the std. ""inter"" here. It is from ""in""+ ""terre""= earth. Also pronounced differently. " "They <b>disintered</b> Bonaporte's body to check the theory that he had died of arsenic poisoning." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
122 "dismantle" "1. to take apart, disassemble</br>2. to destroy the integrity or functioning of" " verb" "French: strip of a cloak, tear down a fortress" "1. will have to dismantle the engine</br>2. The program was later dismantled due to a lack of funding" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
123 "burgeon" " flourish, bloom,to grow or flourish; a bud or new growth (adj: burgeoning )" "noun, verb" "of uncertain origin" "Left untreated, the garden <u>weeds will <b>burgeon</b> and take over the entire property within days</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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125 "buttress" "a support usually of stone or brick" "noun, verb" " old French" "Her good arguments <u><b>buttressed</b> her credibility</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
126 "caco" "Bad " "Greek/Latin root" " PIE Kaka=to defecate" "cacophony (bad sound)<br> cacography(bad handwriting)<br> cacostocracy(government by the worst in society)" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
127 "disputatious" "argumentative; fond of arguing; inclined to dispute" " adj." "Same root word origin as ""dispute"".</br>" "This was a strangely obtuse debate between two <b>disputatious old lawyers</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
128 "cacophony" " loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds" "noun" "Syn: racket, noise, clamor" "The <b>cacophony</b> of the middle school band warming up was nearly <u>unbearable for the audience.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
129 "cadge" "to get something by taking advantage of someone" "verb" " old English ""to get by begging""" "By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to <u><b>cadge</b> free drinks.</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
128 "cacophony" " loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds" "noun" "Syn: racket, noise, clamor" "The <b>cacophony</b> of the middle school band warming up was nearly <u>unbearable for the audience</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
129 "cadge" "to get something by taking advantage of someone" "verb" " old English ""to get by begging""" "By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to <u><b>cadge</b> free drinks</u>." "Common GRE" "MSU"
130 "calumny" " lie or slander, often to damage somone's reputation" "noun" " Old French calomnie/Latin calumnia ""trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious charge" "The film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge <u><b>calumny</b> to tarnish the star’s reputation</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
131 "candid" " honest, open" "adj." "When questioned, she <u>held nothing back and gave a <b>candid <b>/response</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
132 "canon" " accepted rules and tenets of a discipline" "noun" """canon written with 1 ""n"" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs! <br> n. sacred works/scripture;<br> in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline" "At the same time, <u><b>canon</b> law is part of the temporal legal system</u>, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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153 "coda" "a concluding event, remark or musical composition" "noun" "Syn: ending, finale" "The final section of the song was <u>sealed with a <b>coda</u></b> that sounded like an entirely different melody." "Least Difficult" "FT"
154 "cogent" "powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe" "adj." " French/Latin: com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling" "The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument</u> against the war won him many votes in the election" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
155 "commensurate" "corresponding in size or degree or extent" "adj." " Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch: mit Mass" "You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
156 "adumbrate" "1. give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; </br>2. summarize; </br>3. overshadow; shade" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + umbrare=> ""to cast in shadow"", to foreshadow, to cast a shadow of something bigger</br>umreißen, ankündigen, vorausahnen lassen, skizzieren " "1. The scene where the princess dreams of the vampire <u><b>adumbrates</b> her later discovery</u> that her little brother is, in fact, a vampire.""</br>2. The purpose of the summary is to <u><b>adumbrate</b> the movie’s plot.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
156 "adumbrate" "1. give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; </br>2. summarize; </br>3. overshadow; shade" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + umbrare=> ""to cast in shadow"", to foreshadow, to cast a shadow of something bigger</br>umreißen, ankündigen, vorausahnen lassen, skizzieren " "1. The scene where the princess dreams of the vampire <u><b>adumbrates</b> her later discovery</u> that her little brother is, in fact, a vampire.""</br>2. The purpose of the summary is to <u><b>adumbrate</b> the movie’s plot</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
157 "compelling" " captivating, very persuasive" "adj." "Latin com ""with, together"" + pellere ""to drive""" "The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
158 "complaisant" "showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others" "adj." "com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing" "Because <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of him" "Common GRE" "MSU"
159 "comprehensive" " complete and thorough" "adj." "com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold" "Heather’s <b><u>comprehensive</b> workout helps tone all of the muscles</u> in her bod" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
160 "affable" "easily approachable; warmly friendly" " adj." "Latin affābilis=""kind, friendly.</br>Syn: genial, hospitable, and gracious" "She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile.</u> " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
160 "affable" "easily approachable; warmly friendly" " adj." "Latin affābilis=""kind, friendly.</br>Syn: genial, hospitable, and gracious" "She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
161 "conflagration" "1. a great fire <br>2. a conflict or war" "noun" "con=with/togethe+ =flagrare ""to burn, blaze, glow" "1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot <b>conflagration</b> gases generated during a <u>fire</u> rise upwards</br>2. It seems as though the <u><b>conflagration</b> in the Middle East</u> has been going on for centuries " "Common GRE" "MSU"
162 "agnostic" "one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality" " noun" "Greek: a-, = ""not"" + ""gnostos"", ""known""=>doesn't know whether God exists" "Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
163 "confound" " to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong" "verb" "Syn: contradict, counter, go against" "Yet in another sense, <u>the Fed has <b>confounded</b> predictions</u>—at least, those it made itself" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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181 "cracy" "rule " "Greek/Latin root" "democracy</br> theocracy</br> technocracy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
182 "craft" "n. skill" "noun" "as adjective it means ""cunning""- a crafty pickpocket" "The retired teacher is looking for a new craft to take up since she is good at making things with her hands" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
183 "allusion" "an indirect reference" " noun" "Latin: ad ""to"" + ludere ""to play""=>a playing with </br>Deutsch: Anspielung" "Pink! included an <b>allusion</b> about her ex-boyfriend in her song." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
184 "craven" " cowardly to the point of being shameful" "adj." " Latin/French where originally cravant initially =""defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered"", but changing later to cowardly" "Because police officers must be fearless, <u><b>craven</b> people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
185 "credence" " belief or trust" "noun" " Medieval Latin credentia ""belief"". ""credentials"", ""credit"", all have the same roots" "The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence.</u></" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
184 "craven" " cowardly to the point of being shameful" "adj." " Latin/French where originally cravant initially =""defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered"", but changing later to cowardly" "Because police officers must be fearless, <u><b>craven</b> people should not apply for positions in law enforcement</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
185 "credence" " belief or trust" "noun" " Medieval Latin credentia ""belief"". ""credentials"", ""credit"", all have the same roots" "The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence</u>.</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
186 "cred" "belief " "Greek/Latin root" "credence=belief that something is true or valid</br>credulous=believing things too easily</br> gullible</br>incredible=unbelievable</br>incredulous=skeptical</br> disbelieving" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
187 "amble" "moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely" " noun" " Latin ambulare= ""to walk about"" as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern" "I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
188 "-cule, ling " "very small " "adj., noun " "molecule</br> miniscule</br> " "Suffix" "MSU"
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198 "delineate" " 1. to describe very accurately, to clearly describe or portray something</br>2. to clearly demarcate a boundary, to render an outline" "verb" "Latin: de- ""completely""+ lineare ""draw lines," "1. <u>While I cannot <b>delineate</b></u> the style of car she drove, <u>I can</u> give you the license plate number. </br>2. <u>Jason put a fence up to <b>delineate</b> his property</u> from his neighbor’" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
199 "demos" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "democracy</br> demographic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
200 "analgesic" " a medicine that takes away physical pain (but without loss of consciousness, like an anaesthetic may be)" " adj." "Aspirin is not only a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), but primarily an <b>analgesic</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
201 "denigrate" "attack the good name and reputation of someone" "verb" "Latin denigratus ""to blacken; to defame"" de- ""completely"" + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " "During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
201 "denigrate" "attack the good name and reputation of someone" "verb" "Latin denigratus ""to blacken; to defame"" de- ""completely"" + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " "During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
202 "depict" "to show, create a picture of." "verb" " Latin depictus, past participle of depingere ""to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine"" de ""down"" (see de-) + pingere ""to paint""" "<u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet." "Common GRE" "MSU"
203 "deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation)" "to deprecate is “to disapprove," "verb" " </br>“self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” </br> In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” </br>Depreciate is primarily a financial term(Deutsch=Abschreibung), generally loss of book value, prim" "When John heard that Jane climbed Mt. Everest, he <u><b>deprecated</b> her achievement</u> and said it wasn't more than a walk up a hill. </br>The softwarehad already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
204 "deprecation" "disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against" "noun" "Has the word ""Pray"" in its origins, in the sense ""pray, do not""</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term" "Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions." "Common GRE" "MSU"
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207 "derivative" "a compound obtained from another compound" "adj." "Applies to words (words derive a parent) to chemistry (a product derives another one) and to mathematics" "The new antibiotic is listed as a <b>derivative</b> of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
208 "descry" "to make clear, to say" "verb" "Deutsch: entdecken, wahrnehmen" "<u>If you <b>descry</b> illegal content</u> on the linked websites, we beg for notification" "Common GRE" "MSU"
209 "animus" "feeling of animosity" " noun" "Same word root as ""animosity""" "Obama felt that Trump had a bizarre personal <b>animus</b> against him, all rooted in the birther lie, until he realised Trump himself was bizarre." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
210 "desiccate" "1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion" "verb" " de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + siccare ""to dry""</br>Not the spelling, with double ""c""" "1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became <u><b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
210 "desiccate" "1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion" "verb" " de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + siccare ""to dry""</br>Not the spelling, with double ""c""" "1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became <u><b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
211 "desultory" "marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm" "adj." "French: de:-about + sultor(sauter)-jump=>jump about</br>Deutsch: 1. )halbherzig ODER</br>2. )herumspringend" "1. )The bronze medal winner <u>managed a <b>desultory</b> smile</u>. </br>2. )The students were confused by the teacher’s desultory lecture which seemed to have no real foc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
212 "detachment" " objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings" "noun" " French détachement (17c.), détacher (see detach). Meanin""that which is detached"", also in a military sense. </br>Deutsch: Ablösun" "The woman’s air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husband’s de" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
213 "determinant" " a strong factor in an outcome" "noun" "Latin: de= ""off"" + terminare ""to mark the end or boundary</br>Deutsch: Bestimmungsfaktor" "The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end
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214 "di" "two</br> double " "Greek/Latin root" "deductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability." "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
215 "dia" "across</br> through " "Greek/Latin root" "diagonal</br> dialectic</br> dialogue</br> diagnosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
216 "antedate" "be earlier in time; go back further" " verb" "Latin: ante=earlier + date=time=> be earlier in time.</br> antecede, forego, forgo, precede, predate" "World War I <b>antedates</b> World War II." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
217 "anthology" "book of literary selections by various authors" " noun" "The poetry club published an <u><b>anthology</b> of their favorite poems.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
217 "anthology" "book of literary selections by various authors" " noun" "The poetry club published an <u><b>anthology</b> of their favorite poems</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
218 "didactic" " educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing" "adj." "French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like" "Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
219 "die" "1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products" "verb, noun" "1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, " "1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover." "Homonym" "MSU"
220 "antithesis" "the total opposite of an object or person; contrast; " " noun" "Greek antithesis ""opposition, resistance""" "In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
221 "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adj." " Latin dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""=>""to mistrust, lack confidence""" "Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
222 "diffident </br> different </br> deference" "<b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. " "adj." "If you <u>treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence</b></u>" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
223 "antler" "entire horn, or any branch of the horn" " noun" "As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
224 "dirge" "1. funeral or mourning lament.</br>2. any sad, slow song" "noun" "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin: ""<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, <b>Dirge<b/> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v.9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass" "Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
224 "dirge" "1. funeral or mourning lament.</br>2. any sad, slow song" "noun" "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin: ""<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, <b>Dirge<b/> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v.9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass" "Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
225 "dis" "not</br> apart, off, away </br>the opposite of</br>completely</br>in every direction" "Greek/Latin root" "disperse</br> disinherit</br> disenfranchise</br> distend " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
226 "aphasia" "loss of speech (or ability to read) due to injury or illness" " noun" "Greek ; a- ""without"" + phasis ""utterance=>inability to speak" "Cees suffered from <u>mild <b>aphesia</b> and had difficulty speaking</u> after his serious bicycle accident" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
227 "disabuse" "free somebody from an erroneous belief" "verb" "dis=""to free, apart, off""+ ""mistake, fallacy, or deception""" "We had to <u><b>disabuse</b> her of the notion</u> that she was invited." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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229 "discomfort (n) </br> discomfit (vt)" "1. <b>discomfort</b> is a noun the lack of ease or comfort whereas <br>2. <b>discom<u>fit</u></b> is a verb and the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for <b>others</b>or to other" "noun, verb" "To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset. An easy way to discomfit another person is to use the age-old, childish trick of ignoring them." "1. I sat there in <b>discomfort</b><br>2. He was <b>discomfited</b> with the impolite behaviour of the visitor" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
230 "discrepancy" " a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the same" "noun" "dis= ""apart, off"" + crepare=""to rattle, crack""" "The police were <u>confused by the <b>discrepancy</b> between</u> the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
231 "disingenuous" "not candid or sincere, generally by pretending one knows less than one actually does" "adj." "from dis- ""opposite of"" + ingenuous(=naïve)</br>Syn: dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous" "The detective was a <b><u>disingenuous</b> man who played dumb to trick others</u> into confessing" "Least Difficult" "FT"
232 "disinterested / uninterested" "1. disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare</br>2. uninterested = not interested" "adj." "if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored." "1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
232 "disinterested / uninterested" "1. disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare</br>2. uninterested = not interested" "adj." "if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored." "1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
233 "disparage" " to belittle" "verb" "Originally meant to marry below one's rank, ie. Dis=away + parage=rank. Not it means to push somone lower, to belittle them" "<u>I cannot believe that you belittle and <b>disparage</b> people</u> who have little in common with you." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
234 "disparaging" "belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage)" "adj." "His <u>mother's <b>disparaging</b> comments</u> made him feel awful" "Common GRE" "MSU"
235 "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adj." " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind" "The identical twins have <u>such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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245 "docile" "Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive" "adj." " Latin : docilis ""easily taught""</br> Syn: compliant, obedient, pliant" "<b>Docile</b> with humans, dogs are fierce defenders of territory and their young." "Least Difficult" "FT"
246 "doff" "Remove (an item of clothing)" "verb" "Syn: lay hold of, take hold of" "To <u>don shoes, to <b>doff</b> them,</u> or even to throw them at somebody?" "Least Difficult" "FT"
247 "dogged" "stubborn or determined" "adj." """having the qualities of a (bull)dog"", in a negative sense" "<u>Her <b>dogged</b> pursuit</u> of the degree eventually paid off." "Common GRE" "MSU"
248 "dogma" " the official beliefs or tenets of particular sect or group" "noun" "Latin: dogma ""philosophical tenet," "Although Jake considered himself to be quite religious, <u>he did not blindly follow the <b>dogma</b> of the church.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
248 "dogma" " the official beliefs or tenets of particular sect or group" "noun" "Latin: dogma ""philosophical tenet," "Although Jake considered himself to be quite religious, <u>he did not blindly follow the <b>dogma</b> of the church</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
249 "dogmatic" "relying upon doctrine or dogma, as opposed to evidence" "adj." "dogma + -ic (= nature of, like)" "The <u><b>dogmatic</b> leftist thought all rich people to be evil</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
250 "-dom" "quality, realm, office" "noun " "freedom</br> kingdom</br> wisdom</br> thralldom " "Suffix" "MSU"
251 "dominus" "lord </br> master" "Greek/Latin root" "dominant</br> dominion " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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266 "elicit" " to provoke a response" "verb" "Latin roots e/ex=out +citus ""set in motion=>to get a response out of</br>Syn: provoke" "In the experiment, the scientist hoped to <u><b>elicit</b> a response</u> from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
267 "eloquence" " persuasive and articulate speech" "adj." "French/Latin: ""eloquent"" from ex ""out"" + loqui ""to speak""" "Since the girl spoke from the heart, the <u><b>eloquence</b> in her words</u> allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
268 "elusive </br>effusive" "elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner" "adj." "Latin: eludere =elude, frustrate + -ive." "The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
269 "eminent" " well-known, respected, distinguished" "adj." "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + -minere, which is related to mons ""hill""" "Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
269 "eminent" " well-known, respected, distinguished" "adj." "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + -minere, which is related to mons ""hill""" "Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
270 "emollient" "softening; something that softens" "adj., noun" "mollig= fett und weich</br>mollify=soften up and mollification=the softening up in literal and figurative sense" "The lotion was a great <u><b>emollient</b> for her dry skin</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
271 "empirical" "derived from experiment and observation rather than theory" "adj." "reek: empeiros ""experienced (in a thing), proven by use, en ""in"" + peira ""trial, experiment""" "Our data is <u>based on <b>empirical</b> evidence</u> collected in numerous studies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
272 "apostate" "one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs" " noun" "After Katie exposed Scientology's secrets, she was regarded as an <b>apostate </b> that should be ruined" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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316 "arrogate" "claim without justification; claim for oneself without right" " verb" "<u>Demonstrators <b>arrogated</b> a 6 block zone in Seattle</u> called CHOP" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
317 "exculpate" "pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless " "verb" "The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
318 "exigent" " urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing" "adj." "An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
319 "exonerate" " to clear of charges of wrongdoing" "verb" "The testimony from the witness will hopefully <u><b>exonerate</b> my husband of all charges.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
319 "exonerate" " to clear of charges of wrongdoing" "verb" "The testimony from the witness will hopefully <u><b>exonerate</b> my husband of all charges</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
320 "exorbitant" "exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price:" "adj." " The cab fare was <b>exorbitant</b>, so I suspected the driver had taken a round about route." "Common GRE" "MSU"
321 "expatiate" " to elaborate on something in great detail" "verb" "During his book signing, Clark will <b>expatiate</b> on his military adventures <u>for as long as you are willing to listen</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
322 "explicate" " to explain in detail" "verb" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "If the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer <u>will need to <b>explicate</b> the mistake.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
322 "explicate" " to explain in detail" "verb" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "If the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer <u>will need to <b>explicate</b> the mistake</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
323 "explicit" "fully and clearly expressed" "adj." "The bank representative made sure the borrower was aware of the <b>explicit</b> terms of the loan agreement." "Common GRE" "MSU"
324 "exposition" " a thorough explanation" "noun" "n. a public show or fair" "The researcher gave <u>a full <b>exposition</b> of his research results.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
324 "exposition" " a thorough explanation" "noun" "n. a public show or fair" "The researcher gave <u>a full <b>exposition</b> of his research results</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
325 "extant" "in existence, still existing " "adj." "Syn: living, still existing, remaining" "The only <b>extant</b> representative of that species." "Common GRE" "MSU"
326 "extant </br> extent" "extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something" "adj." "<u>The last <b>extant</b> white rhinos</u> are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. </br>The <b>extent</b> of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known." "Easily confused words" "MSU"
327 "extraneous" " irrelevant or superfluous" "adj." "If you slip off your diet, the <u><b>extraneous</b> calories</u> will make you gain all the weight you lost." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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350 "floundering" "struggling:" "adj." "Dutch/German roots ""flattern""" " We tried to save the floundering business." "Common GRE" "MSU"
351 "fluctuate" " to shift without apparent pattern" "verb" "Each day, the <u>price of gold will <b>fluctuate on the market</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
352 "fluke" "Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck" "noun" "originally a lucky shot at billiards</br>Sometimes written: ""' flook ""</br>Syn: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate" "The ball sank into the net after 2 deflections in what can only be called <u>a lucky <b>fluke</u></b>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
353 "foil" "1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. " "noun" "1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium <b>foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3. She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>4. The <u>early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u>" "Homonym" "MSU"
353 "foil" "1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. " "noun" "1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium <b>foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3. She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>4. The <u>early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party</u>." "Homonym" "MSU"
354 "foment" " to foster unrest or discontent" "verb" "Latin fomentum ""warm application, poultice""on the notion of ""encourage the growth of"" similar to ferment" "the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
355 "forage" "(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions" "verb" "Syn: hunt, scavenge, grub" "And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum." "Least Difficult" "FT"
356 "forestall" "keep from happening or arising; make impossible" "verb" "Syn: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of" "To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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368 "gauche" " socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward" "adj." "gauche = left oder in Deutsch: links" "His <b>gauche</b> statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
369 "geo" "earth " "Greek/Latin root" "geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
370 "germane" " relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant" "adj." "Latin: germanus = having the same parents" "The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b> to the economic crisis." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
371 "glib" "speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere. " "adj." "From German ""glibberig"", now used in a figurative sense" "Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
371 "glib" "speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere. " "adj." "From German ""glibberig"", now used in a figurative sense" "Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
372 "aspirant" "one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position" " noun" "linked to word root: to aspire" """The lofty aspirant had to start her career as an understudy to the prima ballerina.""" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
373 "graph</br> gram" "write</br> record " "Greek/Latin root" "graphic</br> graphite</br> graphology</br> telegram" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
374 "gregarious" "temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable" "adj." " Latin: gregarius=""pertaining to a flock" "<u>Humans are by nature <b>gregarious</b></u>, and like to live close together" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
375 "guile" "skillful deceit " "noun" "(v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations)" "The <u>devious conman well known for his <b>guile</b>.</u> " "Common GRE" "MSU"
375 "guile" "skillful deceit " "noun" "(v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations)" "The <u>devious conman well known for his <b>guile</b></u>. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
376 "assent" "express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept" " verb" "Syn: accede, acquiesce</br>Ant:dissent" "1. “The Maestro <u><b>assented</b> to the request</u> for an encore”</br><u>He nodded his head in assent</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "The peasant's simple guileless comments made for refereshing talk" "Common GRE" "MSU"
378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "1. <u>He hacked a <b>path</b> through the jungle</u> with his panga</br>2. Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a <b>hack.</b>" "Homonym" "MSU"
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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"
392 "-ic" "nature of, like " "adj. " "metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic " "Suffix" "MSU"
393 "-ice" "condition, state, quality " "noun " "justice</br> malice " "Suffix" "MSU"
394 "at loggerheads" "engaged in a dispute" " adj." "The U.K. and the EU are trying to secure a new trade deal, but <u>remain <b>at loggerheads</b> on several key issues.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
394 "at loggerheads" "engaged in a dispute" " adj." "The U.K. and the EU are trying to secure a new trade deal, but <u>remain <b>at loggerheads</b> on several key issues</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
395 "iconoclast" " a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutions" "noun" "Syn: 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"
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"
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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"
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</u> 'not'</u>" "incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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"
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"
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"
418 "atrial" "of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart" " adj." "My father was treated for a disorder known as <u><b>atrial</b> flutter</u>, a non-life-threatening condition in which the heart beats less efficiently" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
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"
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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"
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"
434 "augury" "sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens" " noun" "Latin ""augur"", a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by observing signs" "According to the psychic, the <u>black cat was an <b>augury </b></u>of my impending death." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
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"
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"
439 "avocation" "activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment" " noun" "A vocation is the work you do because you have to; an avocation is what you do for pleasure, not pay." "My father says that gardening is the type of <b>avocation</b> he enjoys in his spare time." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
441 "inscrutable" " enigmatic, incomprehensible" "adj." "in- ""not, opposite of"" + scrutari ""examine, ransack""=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable" "Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
441 "inscrutable" " enigmatic, incomprehensible" "adj." "in- ""not, opposite of"" + scrutari ""examine, ransack""=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable" "Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
442 "insensible" "barely able to be perceived" "adj." "Wayne was rendered <b>insensible</b> by a blow to the head. </br> They were <b>insensibile</b> to the suffering of others.:" "Common GRE" "MSU"
443 "insensible </br> insensitive" "When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills" "adj. " "X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
444 "avowal" "open declaration; frank acknowledgment" " noun" "noun of ""to avow"", itself from French: avouer ""to solemnly declare, to admit""" "Are you ready to make <u>an <b>avowal</b> of love</u> to your bride during your wedding ceremony?" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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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." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
453 "azure" "sky blue; light purplish-blue" " adj." "Jane has a ring with an <u><b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
453 "azure" "sky blue; light purplish-blue" " adj." "Jane has a ring with an <u><b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
454 "intransigent" " uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, 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"
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"
@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj." "Middle English from Latin latēre: ""to lie hidden.""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years." "Common GRE" "MSU"
472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn: exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
473 "doctrinaire" "unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding" " adj." "from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive" "The <u>leftest <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
474 "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adj." "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
474 "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adj." "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
475 "legis (lex) " "law " "Greek/Latin root" "legal</br> legislature " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
476 "-less" "without " "adj. " "worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless " "Suffix" "MSU"
477 "leviathan" "giant whale, therefore, something very large" "noun" "from Hebrew livyathan ""dragon, serpent, huge sea animal </br>a) freak, lusus naturae, monster, monstrosity b) mythical creature, mythical monster" "The tree was a <b>leviathan</b> among redwoods" "Common GRE" "MSU"
@ -485,8 +485,8 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
481 "badinage" "teasing conversation; good-humored, playful conversation" " noun" "French playfullness, jestful, " "The two actors are best friends and are often seen <u>exchanging humouress <b>badinage</u></b> during interviews" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
483 "locus" "place " "Greek/Latin root" "locality, local, circumlocution</br>locus, allocate, dislocate,</br> local, locale, locate, </br>locomotive, relocate." "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
484 "bailiff" "legal officer to whom some degree of authority, eg. Maintaining order in courtroom" " noun" "The job varies per country. In the UK, they normally execute repossessions. In both cases, they act on orders of the court." "A teary Gregorio waved to onlookers <u>as <b>bailiffs</b> led him away</u>in handcuffs." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
485 "baleful" "portending evil; harmful in intent or effect." " adj." "Syn: forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister, threatening" "The witness was frightened when the defendant gave her a <u><b>baleful</b> glance</u> filled with hatred." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
484 "bailiff" "legal officer to whom some degree of authority, eg. Maintaining order in courtroom" " noun" "The job varies per country. In the UK, they normally execute repossessions. In both cases, they act on orders of the court." "A teary Gregorio waved to onlookers <u>as <b>bailiffs</b> led him away</u> in handcuffs." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
485 "baleful" "to give an omen or anticipatory sign of evil; harmful in intent or effect." " adj." "Syn: forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister, threatening" "The witness was frightened when the defendant gave her a <u><b>baleful</b> glance</u> filled with hatred." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
486 "doggerel" "poor verse; of crude or irregular construction" " noun" "Probably from pejorative suffix -rel + dog " "William McGonagall <u>wrote such bad <b>doggerel</u></b> that he would regularly get belted with rotten eggs, tomatoes and the like during his poetic readings." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
487 "beatific" "completely happy and contented; showing or producing exalted joy" " adj." "Latin beatus ""blessed, happy"" + -ficus ""making doing=>make/doing blessed/happy</br>Syn: angelic, angelical, sainted, saintlike, saintly" "The bride looked angelic and <u>wore a <b>beatific</b> expression</u> as she walked down the aisle." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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>Syn: mournful, gloomy, sad" "After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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497 "bedeck" "adorn or ornament in a showy fashion" " verb" "Deutscher Stamm: bedecken" "Each Advent we <b>bedeck</b> our front tree with a scattering of small lights. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
499 "mania" "obsession " "Greek/Latin root" "maniac</br> Beatlemania " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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"
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"
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"
502 "-ment" "act of, result " "noun" "contentment</br> amendment " "Suffix" "MSU"
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</u> we never know how she will be feeling from one moment to the next." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
504 "meter" "measure " "Greek/Latin root" "metronome</br> speedometer</br> odometer " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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"
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"
506 "micro" "small " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> micron</br> micrometer</br> microorganism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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"
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"
508 "beget" "produce; give rise to" " verb" "word is usually used to refer to having children, although it can be used to refer to anything that generates something else " "“Abraham begot Isaac”" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
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"
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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"
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"
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"
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.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
522 "munificent" " very generous" "adj." "Syn: 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"
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"
524 "benediction" "blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes" " noun" "Latin: bene ""well"" + dicere ""to say, speak""=>to bless" "Today <u>the Pope will make a <b>benediction</b></u> for all those who are sick and hungry." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
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"
527 "-ness" "state of " "adj., noun" "carelessness</br> uselessness " "Suffix" "MSU"
528 "bilious" "1. suffering from indigestion; </br>2. appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly, green</br>3. irritable" " adj." "root word bile, a foul green fluid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder to assist with digestion" "3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
528 "bilious" "1. suffering from indigestion; </br>2. appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly, green</br>3. irritable" " adj." "root word bile, a foul green fluid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder to assist with digestion" "3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
529 "nomen" "name " "Greek/Latin root" "noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
530 "blare" "loud, harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light" " noun" "Same word root as ""blären"" in Deutsch" "A club is allowed to <u><b>blare</b> its dance music</u>, but if you blare music at home your neighbours would probably complain" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
@ -570,7 +570,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
566 "ped" "foot " "Greek/Latin root" "pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
567 "brimful" "full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow" " adj." "brim is the top edge of a cup or glass" "My parents are <b>brimful</b> of chicken and brocoli" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
568 "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adj." "Pedantic means ""like a pedant"" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality." "When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj</u>. boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
570 "perfidious" "deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)" "adj." "Latin: from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek" "Common GRE" "MSU"
571 "perfidy" " treachery or deceit" "noun" "Latin: from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
572 "perfunctory" " done without much effort, care, or thought" "adj." "Latin: per ""through"" + fungi ""perform""=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit""" "When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -610,10 +610,10 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
606 "cantata" "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually relgious" " noun" "Latin cantare ""to sing""" "Bach wrote many famous cantata's, the most famous being number 140." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
607 "pragmatic" "concerned with practical matters" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj." " Latin: of precarious means ""obtained by asking or praying."" This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately.</br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe" "Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj." " Latin: of precarious means ""obtained by asking or praying."" This fits well as precarious always signals that help is needed desperately.</br>Syn:shaky, insecure, unsafe, unstable, uneasy, parlous, perilous, touch-and-go, dangerous, unsafe" "Gripping with a lack of shelter, homeless people <bu>live in <b>precarious</b> conditions</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
610 "preceded" " went before" "adj." "For precede, know that it's pre ""first"" + cedere ""go""=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
611 "precipice" "cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; </br>metaphorically, a very risky circumstance, a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins" "noun" "Latin: ""headlong"" and ""abrupt descent""</br>cliff, drop, drop-off" "Because of competition from the big convenience chains, the mom and pop store is on the <b>precipice</b> of closing its doors." "Common GRE" "MSU"
612 "capacious" "capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy" " adj." "same word root as ""capacity""" "Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
612 "capacious" "capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy" " adj." "same word root as ""capacity""" "Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
613 "precipitate" "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly" "verb" "adj. hastily and not well-considered" " Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
614 "caper" "1. a playful leap or hop, joke or game </br>
2. a crime (especially a robbery)</br>
@ -645,7 +645,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
639 "quotidian" " relating to the everyday or mundane" "adj." "Syn: day-to-day, average, daily" "They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
640 "rarefy" "1. to make or become thin</br>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>2. In <u>the <b>rariefied</b> air at the top of the mountain</u>, he was unable to run for longer periods of time" "Common GRE" "MSU"
641 "rationalize" " 1. to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid</br>2. improve the efficiency, especially in production of something" "verb" "v. to repair a relationship" "1. president of Veneuzuela <u><b>rationalized</b> his country's disastrous situation</u>, repeatedly blaming the West, sanctions and those evil capitalists.</br>2. The <u>production process was <b>rationalised</b></u> by adding an automatic welding machine" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
642 "reconcile" " to bring into harmony" "verb" "Instead of spending a fortune in court fees, the two parties have agreed to see a mediator to <u><b>reconcile</b> their differences.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
642 "reconcile" " to bring into harmony" "verb" "Instead of spending a fortune in court fees, the two parties have agreed to see a mediator to <u><b>reconcile</b> their differences</u>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
643 "recondite" " arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people" "adj." "Latin/French e=back : com=with ; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide" "Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
644 "refute" "overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof" "verb" "Latin: re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
@ -664,12 +664,12 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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"
659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "Latin: salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health.”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "Greekrom kata ""down"" + klyzein: to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood" "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "Greekrom kata ""down"" + klyzein: to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood" "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken." "noun, verb" "2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it." "Homonym" "MSU"
663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German: Satt sein</br>Syn: fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him." "Common GRE" "MSU"
664 "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone." "Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
666 "cataract" "disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness" " noun" "Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
666 "cataract" "disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness" " noun" "Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
667 "scope" "examine " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> oscilloscope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
668 "screen" "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group. " "noun" "1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2. He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>3. The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes." "Homonym" "MSU"
669 "scrib</br>script" "write " "Greek/Latin root" "transcribe</br> scribe</br> script " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -684,7 +684,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate=lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary=done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
679 "caulk" "make watertight by filling in cracks" " verb" "Deutsch Wortstamm: Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel" "He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
680 "sparse" " scattered or scarce" "adj." "adj. austere and unadorned" "With only a <u><b>sparse</b> amount of hair</u>, the man decided to completely shave his head" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
681 "cavil" "criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections" " verb" "</br>Syn: carp, chicane, quibble, quiddity" "Because my sister is so hard to please, she will <u><b>cavil</b> about the smallest of things.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
681 "cavil" "criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections" " verb" "</br>Syn: carp, chicane, quibble, quiddity" "Because my sister is so hard to please, she will <u><b>cavil</b> about the smallest of things</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
682 "specious" "plausible but false" "adj." "Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
683 "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adj." "Greek: ""scattered.""" "<u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b></u> so you will not be able to download videos." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "Latin: spurius (n.) ""illegitimate child""</br>Syn: inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative" "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -708,7 +708,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
702 "tele" "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "telegraph, telephone, teleology, telemetry, " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
703 "temper" "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." "noun, verb" "2. She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners." "Homonym" "MSU"
704 "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "Latin temperare, ""restrain.""" "Tim <u>exercised <b>temperance</b></u> whenever he went out, so he wouldn’t drink alcohol at all." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
705 "doldrums" "period of depression or unhappy listlessness; slack period; state of inactivity" " noun" "The doldrums is a seaman's term for an area around the thermal equator where there are frequenlty no winds, making sailing <u>slow and difficult.</u> </br>Syn abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense, suspension" "After Jane underwent a painful divorce, she was <u>in the <b>doldrums</u></b> for quite a while." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
705 "doldrums" "period of depression or unhappy listlessness; slack period; state of inactivity" " noun" "The doldrums is a seaman's term for an area around the thermal equator where there are frequenlty no winds, making sailing <u>slow and difficult</u>. </br>Syn abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense, suspension" "After Jane underwent a painful divorce, she was <u>in the <b>doldrums</u></b> for quite a while." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
706 "tenuous" " weak, flimsy, insubstantial,weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength" "adj." "The judge called the defense’s argument tenuous and ruled in favor of the plaintif" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
707 "timorous" " meek or timid" "adj." "same root as ""timid""=shy" "<u>The <b>timorous</b> kitten</u> would not come out from under the bed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
708 "exegesis" "An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)" "noun" "Greek: ex ""out"" + hegeisthai ""to lead, guide""=> Deutsch Aus + führung im Sinne von Interpretation" "Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote <u>a simple <b>exegesis</b></u> of the passage." "AMB" "RATMW"
@ -745,7 +745,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
739 "maenadic" "1. Bacchante, female attendant or priestess of Bacchus, whose festivals were celebrated with mad dancing and singing</br>2. acting like an unnaturally excited or distraught woman" "adj." "Greek: mainas ""priestess of Bacchus""" "2. The demonstrators primarily consisted of <b>maenads</b> discontended with all in society" "AMB" "RATMW"
740 "voracious" "craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things." "adj." " She is a voracious reader." "Common GRE" "MSU"
741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. </br>2. n. A joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "1. Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br>2. John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU"
742 "wave</br>waive" "wave, n.=a moving swell on the surface of a body of water.</br>wave, v. =to sweep the hand or arm or some object.</br>waive=to relinquish" "noun, verb" "waive same root word as ""weib"", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. " "We <u>refuse to <b>waive</b> the reading of the indictment.</u>" "Homophone" "MSU"
742 "wave</br>waive" "wave, n.=a moving swell on the surface of a body of water.</br>wave, v. =to sweep the hand or arm or some object.</br>waive=to relinquish" "noun, verb" "waive same root word as ""weib"", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. " "We <u>refuse to <b>waive</b> the reading of the indictment</u>." "Homophone" "MSU"
743 "preeminent" "someone/something considered to be truly outstanding or better than everyone else. Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement" "adj." "Latin: praeeminentem, “to project forward, rise above""" "Everyone expects the young chess prodigy to one day dethrone Nikolas, <u>the <b>preeminent</b> player</u> in the world." "AMB" "RATMW"
744 "waver</br>waiver" "waver = vacillate or move back and forth</br>waiver = release or special exemption a rule" "verb" "waive same root word as ""weib"", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. " "Mike was not afraid of the bully and showed it by <u>not letting his eyes waver</u> from those of his enemy.</br>Most of the students <u>tried to get <b>waivers</b></u> of their overdue fines." "Homophone" "MSU"
745 "whimsical" "Full of or characterized by whims, which are odd ideas that usually occur to you very suddenly. Playful. Spontaneous" "adj." "Syn: capricious, impulsive, freakish, erratic" " It's hard to make plans with such a <b>whimsical</b> best friend " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -771,7 +771,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
763 "inert" "Lacking vigor" "adj." "America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people." "Least Difficult" "FT"
764 "lax" "Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful" "adj." "Syn: slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch: Lasch" "Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight)." "Least Difficult" "FT"
765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Syn: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring!" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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>Syn: 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly" "1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3.</u> <b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky”" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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>Syn: 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly" "1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3</u>. <b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky”" "Least Difficult" "FT"
767 "loll" "Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way" "verb" "From Dutch: loll= to doze</br>Syn: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch: sich rekeln" "The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house" "Least Difficult" "FT"
768 "lurid" "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms" "adj." "Latin lūridis, ""ghastly, pale yellow"" </br>Syn: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch: Reißerisch, grell. " "She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination." "Least Difficult" "FT"
769 "to mar" "Impair the quality or appearance of" "verb" "Syn: spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch: verderben, beeinträchtigen" "<u>These oversights <b>mar</b> an otherwise</u> engaging and interesting history of space, but then it is not unnatural for space to have a few gaping holes." "Least Difficult" "FT"
@ -805,7 +805,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
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 <u>Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to <b>syncopation</u></b>." "Least Difficult" "FT"
798 "taunt" " A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone" "noun" "Same word root as the word ""tempt""</br>Syn: jeer, gibe, sneer" "But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks." "Least Difficult" "FT"
799 "tawdry" "Showy but cheap and of poor quality" "adj." "Named after St. Audrey (with the ""s"" dropped off) </br>Syn: gaudy, flashy, garish" "Most people consider reality shows to be <b>tawdry</b> forms of entertainment" "Least Difficult" "FT"
800 "temperate" "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)" "adj." "Syn: mild, clement, pleasant" "The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a <u>temperate <b>climate</b> zone.</u> " "Least Difficult" "FT"
800 "temperate" "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)" "adj." "Syn: mild, clement, pleasant" "The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a <u>temperate <b>climate</b> zone</u>. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
801 "terse" "Sparing in the use of words" "adj." "Syn: curt, brusque, abrupt" "<u>In a <b>terse</b> phone-call</u> on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory." "Least Difficult" "FT"
802 "tome" " a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one" "noun" "Syn: volume, work, opus" "He went into the old library and saw <b>tome</b> after tome in the massive heavy bookshelves." "Least Difficult" "FT"
803 "torrid" "Full of difficulty or tribulation" "adj." "Torrid is an adjective that describes something that's extremely hot — in both the literal and the figurative senses" "The young man had a <b><u>torrid</b> love affair</u> with the lady next door." "Least Difficult" "FT"
@ -813,7 +813,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
805 "treacherous" "Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception" "adj." "Syn: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious" "In <u>a <b>treacherous</b> move</u>, he sold the secrets of the atom bomb to the Soviets" "Least Difficult" "FT"
806 "vapid" "offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland" "adj." "Syn: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting" "Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on <u><b>vapid</b> clichés</u> like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers." "Least Difficult" "FT"
807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Syn: remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would <u>remove a 'lingering <b>vestige</b></u> of the cold war.' " "Least Difficult" "FT"
808 "vilify" "to utter slanderous and abusive statements against, spread negative information about" "verb" "vilify comes from the same root as the word vile</br> Syn: rail, revile, vituperate" "Unfortunately, the internet and social media have made it very easy for people to <u><b>vilify</b> their enemies.</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
808 "vilify" "to utter slanderous and abusive statements against, spread negative information about" "verb" "vilify comes from the same root as the word vile</br> Syn: rail, revile, vituperate" "Unfortunately, the internet and social media have made it very easy for people to <u><b>vilify</b> their enemies</u>." "Least Difficult" "FT"
809 "viscous" "having a relatively high resistance to flow" "adj." "Syn: gummy, glue-like, gluey" "Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be <b><u>viscous</b> like tar</u> or so 'light' they float on water." "Least Difficult" "FT"
810 "oxy" "sharp, </br> bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "oxy is a sub section of the Greek root ""ac"" = be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. " "oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid=>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)" "Root words" "SMB"
811 "waft" "Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air" "verb" "Syn: drift, float, glide" "The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes." "Least Difficult" "FT"
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818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Syn: ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings." "Least Difficult" "FT"
819 "circumlocution" "indirect or roundabout expression; evasion in speech or writing" " noun" "Latin: circum ""around, round about"" + locutionem ""a speaking,=>round about way of speaking" "I would never vote for a politician who avoids answering questions through the use of <b>circumlocution.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin: ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn: belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
821 "circumscribe" "limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle" " verb" "Latin: circum= ""around"" + scribere,= ""to write.""=>draw a line around,set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, " "In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
821 "circumscribe" "limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle" " verb" "Latin: circum= ""around"" + scribere,= ""to write.""=>draw a line around,set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, " "In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
822 "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement"" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Syn: joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its <u><b>accession</b> to the EU</u>, the country adopted the Euro." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
823 "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adj." "ic=nature of, like<br>Deutsch: Bitter, Sauer </br>Syn: sardonic, biting, caustic" "<u>The writer’s <b>acerbic</b> tone</u> did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
824 "cistern" "(underground) reservoir or water tank; Today, vessel to hold water for household uses such as watering garden, flushing toilets" " noun" "Greek word root same as Deutsch: ""Kiste""" "Since the plants in our garden need water, <u>a </b>cistern</b> was built to capture rainwater</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj." "Syn: cautious, wary, careful" "This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
838 "coalesce" "Come together and form one mass or whole" "verb" "Syn: merge, unite, fuse" "As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
839 "coffers" " the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution" "noun" "coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables<br>=Koffer in Deutsch, <br>but coffers= resources, money, finances" "The new tax <u>filled public <b>coffers</u> </b>but later slowed the economy" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
840 "condone" "Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)" "verb" "Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse" "Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemningIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence.</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
840 "condone" "Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)" "verb" "Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse" "Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemningIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence</u>." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
841 "contrite" "feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses" "adj." "Syn: regretful, sorry, apologetic" "As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performanc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
842 "credulous" "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïv" "adj." "Syn: gullible, naive" "Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
843 "demur" "to object or protest to something" "verb" "demur from French/Latin: de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn: object, take exception, take issue" "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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845 "deride" "Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule" "verb" "French: de ""down""+ ridere(rire) ""to laugh""</br> Syn: mock, jeer at, scoff at" "Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
846 "diatribe" " a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something" "noun" "Syn: tirade, harangue, onslaught" "CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news" "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT"
847 "dictum" " a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle" "noun" "Syn: saying, maxim, axiom" "Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
848 "diffuse" "Spread out over a large area" "verb" "Syn: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated" "The political economy of trade is treacherous: <u>its benefits, though substantial, are <b>diffuse.</u></b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
848 "diffuse" "Spread out over a large area" "verb" "Syn: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated" "The political economy of trade is treacherous: <u>its benefits, though substantial, are <b>diffuse</u>.</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
849 "dilate" "Make or become wider, larger, or more open" "verb" "from dis- ""apart""+ lātus""broad, wide, widespread, extended"" (as in latitude)=""expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Syn: enlarge, expand" "By being able to increase heartbeat, while <b>dilating</b> blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
850 "discordant" "not in agreement or harmony" "adj." "Syn: divergent, opposing, clashing" "My friend believes that movies should entertain, but I insist that movies should inspire, so the two of us <u>hold <b>discordant</b> views</u> on the purpose of movies" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
851 "divest" "Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment" "verb" "Whatever it is, when you divest something, you get rid of it." "The protesters managed to have the city to <b><u>divest</b> their holdings</u> in Apartheid South Africa" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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858 "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "Greek: ""overstand"" from epi ""over, near"" (see epi-) + histasthai ""to stand""" "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
859 "epithet" " an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse" "noun" "Syn: name, label, smear" "Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
860 "errant" "Erring or straying from the proper course or standards" "adj." "Syn: offending, guilty, culpable" "He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
861 "clamor" "loud outcry; loud sustained noise" " adj." "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation" "As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going<u> to <b>clamor</b> for justice.</u> " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
861 "clamor" "loud outcry; loud sustained noise" " adj." "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation" "As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going<u> to <b>clamor</b> for justice</u>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
862 "exemplar" " a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model" "noun" "Syn: epitome, perfect example" "At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
863 "extol" "Praise enthusiastically" "verb" "Syn: go wild about, wax lyrical about" "This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
864 "cloying" "distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental" " adj." "Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally." "1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying.</br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
864 "cloying" "distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental" " adj." "Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally." "1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying.</br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
865 "fetid" "smelling extremely unpleasant" "adj." "Syn: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling" "The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
866 "florid" "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose.""" "adj." "Latin floridus ""flowery, in bloom</br>Syn: extravagant, grandiloquent" "A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
867 "flout" "Openly disregard" "verb" "Old English origing: play the flute </br>Syn: defy, refuse to obey, go against" "It relies on its members, and on institutions. to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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872 "doleful" "sorrowful; filled with or expressing grief; mournful" " adj." "French origin: deuil: to mourn</br>Syn:mournful, sad" "Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been <b>doleful</b> to the point of not being able to eat or sleep." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
873 "gambit" " a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage" "noun" "originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Syn: plan, scheme, strategya" "<u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
874 "goad" "stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick" "verb" "Syn: spur, prod, egg on" "Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
875 "cogency" "power of proving or of producing belief; quality of being highly probable or convincing; force; credibility" " noun" "Deutsch: überzeugend" "The defendant<u> gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
875 "cogency" "power of proving or of producing belief; quality of being highly probable or convincing; force; credibility" " noun" "Deutsch: überzeugend" "The defendant <u>gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
876 "gouge" "Overcharge; swindle" "verb" "They <u>do not want monopolists to <b>gouge</b> consumers</u> and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
877 "grandiloquent" "Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner" "adj." "Syn: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent" "The authors give it a rather <b>grandiloquent name</b>: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
878 "grouse" "complain pettily; grumble" "verb" "Syn: moan, groan, protest" "Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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899 "modish" "Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable" "adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""Mode"" in Deutsch </br>Syn: modern, trendy, in" "With these <b>modish</b> safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
900 "collateral" "1. adj. accompanying; concomitant</br>
2. adj. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines</br>
3. n a security pledged for the repayment of a loanguarantee, usually in the form of an asset, for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay" "adj., noun" "Latin com ""with, together"" + lateralis ""of the side=>accompanying" "1. The paper machine supply contract specifically<u> limited <b>collateral</b> damage</u> due to loss of paper sales revenue caused by late machine delivery to 10% of contract value.</br>2. David and Alexander have Opa as a <u><b>collateral</b> ancestor</u></br>3. Banks only give you a loan if you can <u>provide sufficient <b>collateral.</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
3. n a security pledged for the repayment of a loanguarantee, usually in the form of an asset, for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay" "adj., noun" "Latin com ""with, together"" + lateralis ""of the side=>accompanying" "1. The paper machine supply contract specifically<u> limited <b>collateral</b> damage</u> due to loss of paper sales revenue caused by late machine delivery to 10% of contract value.</br>2. David and Alexander have Opa as a <u><b>collateral</b> ancestor</u></br>3. Banks only give you a loan if you can <u>provide sufficient <b>collateral</u>.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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>Syn: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning" "Weakening the legislature in a <b>nascent</b> democracy will not fix corruption by itself." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
902 "natty" "(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable" "adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""nett""</br>Syn: stylish, dapper, debonair" "Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
903 "nexus" " a connection or series of connections linking two or more things" "noun" "Latin: nectere= ""to bind or tie.""</br> Syn: union, link" "Today Facebook seems to be the <b>nexus</b> of communication" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
904 "nonplussed" "(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react" "adj." "Latin: non plus=""no more, no further."" =>go no further as I am confused, perplexed</br>Hat NICHTS mit ""nonplus ultra"" zu tun</br>Syn: baffled, confounded, at a loss, puzzled, perplexed" "The inexperienced teenage <u>driver was <b>nonplussed</b> when his car began to slide on the ice.</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
904 "nonplussed" "(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react" "adj." "Latin: non plus=""no more, no further."" =>go no further as I am confused, perplexed</br>Hat NICHTS mit ""nonplus ultra"" zu tun</br>Syn: baffled, confounded, at a loss, puzzled, perplexed" "The inexperienced teenage <u>driver was <b>nonplussed</b> when his car began to slide on the ice</u>." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
905 "normative" "Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm" "adj." "Same word root as ""norm"" and ""normal""</br>" "The Japanese philosopher was highly critical of the <b><u>normative</b> thought</u> in the Japanese education system" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
906 "opine" "Hold and state as one’s opinion" "verb" "Syn: suggest, say, declare" "Rather than disagree with my husband in public, I waited until we got home to opine my thoughts on the subject." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
907 "pallid" "(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health" "adj." "Syn: white, pasty, wan" "His pallid complexion is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue." "Most Difficult" "FT"
943 "canard" " an unfounded rumor or story" "noun" " French canard ""a hoax"" literally ""a duck"" </br>Syn: piece of gossip, whisper" "The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be <u>an embarrassing <b>canard.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
944 "catalyst" " a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze)" "noun" "Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark" "Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT"
946 "cloture" " (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote" "noun" "The French word for ""closure"", with the ""s"" dropped out, like hopital/hospital" "You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster." "Most Difficult" "FT"
947 "compendium" "a publication containing a variety of works" "noun" "Syn: compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes." "Most Difficult" "FT"
948 "conscript" "Enlist (someone) compulsorily" "verb" "Syn: draft, recruit, call up" "Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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961 "euphony" " the quality of being pleasing to the ear" "noun" " Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice"" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality" "I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem" "Most Difficult" "FT"
962 "expiate" "Atone for (guilt or sin)" "verb" "Latin : ex- ""completely"" + piare ""propitiate, appease"" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for" "To <b>expiate</b> for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three months" "Most Difficult" "FT"
963 "condole" "grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune" " verb" "Latin :com ""with, together"" + dolere ""to grieve""</br>Deutsch: kondolieren" "I <b>condoled</b> my classmate on the death of his mother" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT"
964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray" "A diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT"
965 "frieze" " a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling" "noun" "A <b>frieze</b> on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad." "Most Difficult" "FT"
966 "fusillade" " a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession" "noun" " French fusillade, fusiller ""to shoot"" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment" "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war" "Most Difficult" "FT"
967 "gaffe" " an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator" "noun" " French gaffe ""clumsy remark"" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error" "Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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969 "gerontocracy" " a state, society, or group governed by old people" "noun" "Greek : geron ""old man"" + -cracy ""rule"" =>ruled by old men" "But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a <b>gerontocracy</b> he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one." "Most Difficult" "FT"
970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." " from Greek mythology, 14 days of calm weather at the winter solstice, when a mythical Kingfisher bird bred on a nest floating on calm seas=>""calm, quiet, peaceful""</br> Syn: happy, golden, idyllic, also spelt ""alcyon""" "In their <b>halcyon</b> days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT"
971 "hegemony" " Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others" "noun" "Greek hegemon ""leader"" or dominance of one city state over the other</br>Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion" "Yet if the <b>hegemony</b> of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.</br>Feminists complain about the <u>male <b>hegemony</b></u> of our system" "Most Difficult" "FT"
972 "hermetic" "Insulated or protected from outside influences" "adj." "Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed" "North Korea is often called the <u><b>""hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
972 "hermetic" "Insulated or protected from outside influences" "adj." "Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed" "North Korea is often called the <u><b>""hermetic</b> kingdom""</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
973 "heterodox" "not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs, often in a religious context." "adj." "Greek : heteros, ""the other"" + doxa, ""opinion.""=>non conforming opinion</br>Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting" "Among those discriminated against for holding <b>heterodox</b> religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer." "Most Difficult" "FT"
974 "congruity" "relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency." " noun" "1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br>
2: a point of agreement" "2. On closer observation, <u>one found little <b>congruity</b> between<u> her professed religious beliefs and her actual behavior</br>Syn: common denominator, commonality, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
975 "conifer" "A tree or shrub bearing cones, normally with needles instead of leaves" " noun" "Latin: conus=cone+ fer=make/bear=> ""cone-bearing, bearing conical fruit""" "Our paved front yard is adorned with a <b><u>conifer tree</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Syn: 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." "ignoble meant not noble in old days, which was not a good thing. </br>Syn: 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"
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>Syn: call into question, challenge" "The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Syn: 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." "ignoble meant not noble in old days, which was not a good thing. </br>Syn: 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"
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>Syn: call into question, challenge" "The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character</u>." "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>Syn: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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"
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"
981 "knell" " the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral" "noun" "Syn: toll, ringing, chime" "The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a <u>death <b>knell</b></u> for its business model." "Most Difficult" "FT"
982 "lachrymose" "Inducing tears; sad" "adj." "Latin: lacryma ""a tear""=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: sad, tearful, weepy" "This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit." "Most Difficult" "FT"
983 "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Latin lacuna ""hole, pit"" figuratively ""a gap, void, want"" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word ""Lake"", ""lagoon""" "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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987 "consign" "1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br>
2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br>
3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold " " verb" "con = ""with, together"" + signare ""to sign, mark""=>formally hand over by signing" "1. She <b>consigned</b> her baggage to the service provider at the station.</br>2. After publishing a piece of politically incorrect writing, the author was <u><b>consigned</b> to oblivion</u></br>3. Since I <b>consign</b> my blankets to ebay agent stores, I don’t get paid until a sale is made" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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> Syn: 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"
989 "magnate" " a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman" "noun" "Syn: industrialist, tycoon, mogul" "Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate" "Most Difficult" "FT"
990 "malaproprism" " the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect" "noun" "Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder" "And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
991 "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Greek: misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind</br>Syn: 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"
992 "monolithic" "1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity" "adj." "mono:one + lith: ""stone""+ ic:""nature of, like""=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement" "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> Syn: 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"
989 "magnate" " a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman" "noun" "Syn: industrialist, tycoon, mogul" "Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel <b>magnate</b>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
990 "malaproprism" " the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect" "noun" "French : Mal ""wrong/false"" + à propos""concerning"" = false with respect to</br> ""Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder" "A <b>malapropism</b> : ""Mrs Malaprop was concerned that she was getting <u><b>various</b> veins</u>"" - where <u>various</u> and <u>varicose</u> are mixed up. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
991 "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Greek: misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind</br>Syn: 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"
992 "monolithic" "1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity" "adj." "mono:one + lith: ""stone""+ ic:""nature of, like""=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "1. The <b>monolithic</b> proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a <b>monolithic</b> worldwide movement" "Most Difficult" "FT"
993 "consternation" "intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror" " noun" "Ahnlich zu Deutsch: konstaniert, aber stärker" "Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "Greek: myein ""to shut"" + ōps ""eye"" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past" "Most Difficult" "FT"
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT"
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Arabic in astronomy, opposite of zenith</br>Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT"
996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter" "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf" "Most Difficult" "FT"
997 "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive " "adj." "Same word root as ""annoy"" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles." "Most Difficult" "FT"
998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Syn: 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"
999 "occlude" "block passage through" "verb" "Syn: 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"
998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Latin : nostrum remedium ""our remedy""</br>Syn: cure-all, snake-oil, prescription, answer to everything, panacea" "It became a <b>nostrum</b> among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
999 "occlude" "block passage through" "verb" "Latin : ob ""in front of, against"" + claudere ""to shut, close""=>to shut up or stop up so as to prevent anything from passing through</br>Syn: block, cover, shut in" "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and <b>occluded</b> for two weeks by the sun to boot..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Syn: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Greek : pan- ""all"" + hopla , ""arms""=>complete suit of armour</br> Syn: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its <u><b>panoply</b> of premium services</u> and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1003 "paucity" "an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number" "noun" "Same root as 'Poor, poverty, ""</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth" "The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1004 "pellucid" "1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1005 "phalanx" " a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation" "noun" "A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Syn: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1005 "phalanx" "1. a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation, any closely ranked crowd of people</br>
2. any of the bones of the fingers or toes" "noun" "Greek phalanx : ""line of battle, battle array"" " "1. They didn’t get far: On March 7, 1965, <u>a phalanx of <b>police</u></b> blocked their exit from the Selma bridge.</br>2. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "During the funeral service of a student killed in a 1693 town and gown dispute in Jena, Germany, Judges 16:20 ""the Philistines are upon you, Samson"" was read, whereupon from then on all understand backward, anti-learning and anti-arts (townspeople) to be “Philistines.""" "Jack is a <b>philistine</b> who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1007 "pique" "1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest" "noun" " Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, ""to prick."" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)" "1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1008 "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective" "When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Syn: synopsis, summation" "His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Syn: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:" "adj." "Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured" " Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn: particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless" "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then ""heal"" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1029 "turgid" "1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen" "adj." "Latin turgidus: ""swollen, inflated.""</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" " Old French ombrage ""shade, shadow""</br>Syn: insult, affront" "Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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1039 "consummate" "complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled" " adj." "Latin :com ""together, with"" + summus ""highest""=highest, most perfect</br>similar to ""summa com (lauda)""" "Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1040 "am</br>ami" "love" "Greek/Latin root" "amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1041 "avi" "bird" "Greek/Latin root" "Aviary=a large enclosure for birds</br> Aviatrix=a female airplane pilot</br>Aviation=the art of designing or operating aircraft" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1042 "continence" "self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity" " noun" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + tenere ""to hold""=>can hold back. </br> Ant: incontinence" "1a. He expressed doubt at a pregnancy-prevention program that put so much faith in the <b>continence</b> of teenagers</br>1b.During a rare moment of <b>continence</b>, Tom kept his smart comment to himself. 1c. The closure of public toilets during the Corona crisis has become a large problem for persons with <u><b>continence</b> issues.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1042 "continence" "self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity" " noun" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + tenere ""to hold""=>can hold back. </br> Ant: incontinence" "1a. He expressed doubt at a pregnancy-prevention program that put so much faith in the <b>continence</b> of teenagers</br>1b.During a rare moment of <b>continence</b>, Tom kept his smart comment to himself. 1c. The closure of public toilets during the Corona crisis has become a large problem for persons with <u><b>continence</b> issues</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1043 "cog" "to know" "Greek/Latin root" "Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition=process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito=disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize=to discover that one knows</br> cogitate=to think carefully about" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1044 "col</br> con</br> com" "with " "Greek/Latin root" "collaborate=to work together collision=smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate=to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur=to agree with someone" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1045 "dol" "pain</br> suffering" "Greek/Latin root" "Condolence=expression of sympathy</br> Indolence=a state of being lazy or slothful</br> Doleful=sorrowful</br> mournful</br>Dolorous=full of pain or sorrow" "Root words" "Aristotle"
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1131 "vacillate" "1. to waver between different opinions or actions, be undecided about something;</br>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"
1132 "cussed" "1. cursed</br>2. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing" " adj." "A vulgar pronunciation of curse</br>Syn: obdurate, obstinate, unrepentant" "That <b>cussed</b> cat once again woke us up last night" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1133 "volatile" "likely to change rapidly and unpredictably" "adj." "It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decade" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1134 "waver" "to go back and forth between choices or opinions" "verb" "Some citizens vote solely along party lines and <u>never <b>waver</b> in their political decisions.</u>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1134 "waver" "to go back and forth between choices or opinions" "verb" "Some citizens vote solely along party lines and <u>never <b>waver</b> in their political decisions</u>." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1135 "cynosure" "object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration; something that strongly attracts attention; center of attraction" " noun" "Latin Cynosura, literally ""dog's tail""old name of star constellation containing the North Star, that did not move and thus used to navigate in ancient times" "All eyes were on the figure skater, she was the <b>cynosure</b> of the stadium, as she triple-axed through the air. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1136 "contiguous" "sharing an edge or boundary; touching; neighboring" " adj." "Latin: contiguus= bordering. </br>same root word as ""contact""</br> adjacent, conterminous, neighboring" "Germany and the <b>contiguous</b> countries of Switzerland and Austria have German as a common language" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1137 "agr" "field" "Greek/Latin root" "agriculture</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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1156 "decry" "express strong disapproval of; disparage" " verb" "Old French descrier ""cry out, announce""</br>Syn: condemn, excoriate, objurgate, reprobate" "The liberal news media is constantly trying to <u><b>decry</b> the efforts</u> of the country’s conservative president." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1157 "apo</br>apho" "away</br> off</br> separate" "Greek/Latin root" "apogee (furthest away)" "Latin words" "nko"
1158 "bas" "low" "Greek/Latin root" "bass</br> base</br> basement</br> bas-relief</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1159 "defection" "withdrawing support or help; act of abandoning something to which one is bound by allegiance or duty; failure in duty" " noun" "During the Cold War, it was a regular event for elite athletes of East European countries <u>to <b>defect</b> to the West. <u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1159 "defection" "withdrawing support or help; act of abandoning something to which one is bound by allegiance or duty; failure in duty" " noun" "During the Cold War, it was a regular event for elite athletes of East European countries <u>to <b>defect</b> to the West</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1160 "defunct" "dead; no longer in use or existence" " adj." "Latin: de- ""off, completely"" + fungi ""perform or discharge duty""=>no longer performs duty" "The <u>now <b>defunct</b> Saturn V rocket</u> was suspended from the roof the NASA museum in Cape Caneveral." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1161 "dejected" "being in low spirits; depressed" " adj." "The players were <b>dejected</b> after losing the big game." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1162 "deleterious" "having harmful effect; injurious; having quality of destroying life; noxious; poisonous" " adj." "Latin deleterius=""noxious, poisonous"" </br>Syn: harmful, injurious" "Because I know alcohol is <u><b>deleterious</b> to my health</u>, I rarely drink more than one glass of wine." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1232 "leg</br> lig</br> lect" "choose</br> gather" "Greek/Latin root" "ligament" "Latin words" "nko"
1233 "potentate" "monarch; ruler who is unconstrained by law" " noun" "Latin: potent= strong + ate=strong person</br>Syn: dictator" "Trump is more instinctive dictator than democrat, in the style of his favourite <b>potentate</b>, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince bin Salman." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1234 "irredentist" "Wishing to annex same speaking neighbouring regions into own country." "adj." "Named after Italian Irredentist political party formed 1878 which demanded the annexation of neighboring regions where a part of the population was Italian-speaking. " "Russia undoubtebly has <b><u>irredentist/b>< ambitions</u>, taking over the Krim and eyeing other regions in the Ukraine and beyond." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1235 "promulgate" "1. proclaim doctrine or law</br>2. make known by official publication" "verb" "Latin: pro ""forth"" + vulgare ""make public, publish.""</br>Syn1: declare </br> Syn2: proclaim, announce, promote" "1. more than 200 colleges and universities have <b>promulgated</b> behavioral codes that punish various forms of harassment</br>2. It seems as though the candidate is airing commercials every hour to <u><b>promulgate</b> his political platform.</u>" "AMB" "Web"
1235 "promulgate" "1. proclaim doctrine or law</br>2. make known by official publication" "verb" "Latin: pro ""forth"" + vulgare ""make public, publish.""</br>Syn1: declare </br> Syn2: proclaim, announce, promote" "1. more than 200 colleges and universities have <b>promulgated</b> behavioral codes that punish various forms of harassment</br>2. It seems as though the candidate is airing commercials every hour to <u><b>promulgate</b> his political platform</u>." "AMB" "Web"
1236 "prudence" "1: The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason</br>
2: sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs</br>
3: skill and good judgment in the use of resources</br>
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1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1258 "sub-, su-, sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko"
1259 "apostatize" "abandon one.s faith, principles, or church" "noun" "apostate is the person who is apostatizing" "He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church" "AMB" "TCE"
1260 "edge out" "to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something) " " verb" "The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1260 "edge out" "to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something) " " verb" "The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1262 "mir" "look" "Greek/Latin root" "Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace" "mirage</br> mirror</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1263 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise""as a verb." "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1274 "nov" "new" "Greek/Latin root" "novelty" "Latin words" "nko"
1275 "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye)" "Latin words" "nko"
1276 "oper" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "operate</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1277 "eluding" "1. avoiding capture,especially by cunning</br>2. to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of </br>3. defies explanation" " adj." "Latin: ex ""out, away"" + ludere ""to play""=>to get away by playing tricks/games" "1. The mice seemed to be masters at <u>eluding</u> the traps2. The subtlety of the foreigner's statements were simply <u>eluding</u> to them</br>3. Sometimes there are phenomena in quantum physics that <u><b>elude</b> explanation.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1277 "eluding" "1. avoiding capture,especially by cunning</br>2. to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of </br>3. defies explanation" " adj." "Latin: ex ""out, away"" + ludere ""to play""=>to get away by playing tricks/games" "1. The mice seemed to be masters at <u>eluding</u> the traps2. The subtlety of the foreigner's statements were simply <u>eluding</u> to them</br>3. Sometimes there are phenomena in quantum physics that <u><b>elude</b> explanation</u>." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1278 "emaciated" "thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease" " adj." "Syn: decay, droop, fade, fail, flag, go, lag, languish, sag, sink, waste (away), weaken, wilt, wither" "The TV scenes of children's bloated bellies and <b>emaciated</b> bodies was enough to initiate an outpouring of support against the famine. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1279 "emaciation" "extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)" " noun" "</br>Syn: boniness, bonyness, gauntness, maceration" "This collective <b>emaciation</b> of the Venezualian people is referred to dryly there as “the Maduro diet,”" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1280 "pel</br> pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "impel(drive into), expel(drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), compel(drive to go with)</br>impulse, catapult, " "Latin words" "nko"
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1282 "unwonted" "unusual" "adj." "Deutsche Wortstamm: Ungewohnt, ungewöhnlich" "The paralyzed soldier is going to receive the highest military award for <u>displaying <b>unwonted</b> courage</u>" "AMB" "TCE"
1283 "petr" "stone</br> rock" "Greek/Latin root" " Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church""</br> said Jesus" "petrified</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1284 "emancipate" "free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; liberate" " verb" "Latin: e- ""out,"" + manus ""hand,"" + -cip- ""to take."" => ""to be taken out of someone's hands""</br>Syn: manumit, liberate" "Abraham Lincoln is credited with <b>emancipating</b> the North Amercian slaves" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1285 "emblazon" "1. adorn richly with prominent markings; </br>2. make illustrious; celebrate" " verb" "Syn: to colour</br>" "1. Colleges and universities nearly all sell sweatshirts <u><b>emblazoned</b> with their logos.</u></br>2. The friends of the war hero ensured that his deeds were <u><b>emblazoned</b> by a poet</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1285 "emblazon" "1. adorn richly with prominent markings; </br>2. make illustrious; celebrate" " verb" "Syn: to colour</br>" "1. Colleges and universities nearly all sell sweatshirts <u><b>emblazoned</b> with their logos</u>.</br>2. The friends of the war hero ensured that his deeds were <u><b>emblazoned</b> by a poet</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "gramaphone, telephone, " "Latin words" "nko"
1287 "plic" "fold</br> bend</br>weave" "Greek/Latin root" "pliable, ply (as in layer, eg. Toilet paper), accomplice (someone woven into doing something), implicate(to fold into), duplicate (fold twice,ie. Copy), comply (interweaved with)" "Latin words" "nko"
1288 "embroider" "1. decorate with needlework; </br>2. add details to" " verb" "1. His uniform vest reads ""sheriff"" in big letters, with his sheriff star shining right above his <b><b>embroidered</b> name</u>.2. The fisherman <u><b>embroidered</b> a story</u> about the 38 inch striped bass he almost caught this morning." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1315 "ensconce" "settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place" " verb" "Latin: en- ""make, put in"" + sconce ""small fortification, shelter""=>to put in a place of protection" "1a. She has gone home with the flu and <b>ensconced</b> herself on the couch with the remote control, tissues, her phone, and a big glass of orange juice</br>1b. The gold price is now very stable and comfortably <b>ensconced</b> in the 1300 to 1350 range." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1316 "sec</br>sect" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "disect, intersect, intersection, " "Latin words" "nko"
1317 "sed</br>sid</br>sess" "sit</br> seat" "Greek/Latin root" "sedentary, " "Latin words" "nko"
1318 "ad hominen" "A way of arguing or criticizing that ignores the larger issues at hand and just attacks someone's character" "adj." "Latin: ""aimed at the man.""" "Unfortunately, people are skipping to the assumed end of the debate right away and concentrating their efforts on <u>trading <b>ad hominem</b> attacks.</u>" "Vocab" "SMB"
1318 "ad hominen" "A way of arguing or criticizing that ignores the larger issues at hand and just attacks someone's character" "adj." "Latin: ""aimed at the man.""" "Unfortunately, people are skipping to the assumed end of the debate right away and concentrating their efforts on <u>trading <b>ad hominem</b> attacks</u>." "Vocab" "SMB"
1319 "enthrall" "capture; attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence; hold in bondage or subjection" " verb" "Latin: en- ""make, put in"" + thrall ""drallen"" in Deutsch=> encapture</br>Syn: delight, enchant, enrapture, enthral, ravish, transport" "For years these master magicians have been <u><b>enthralling</b> audiences</u> with their astounding illusions" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1320 "chary" "cautious; sparing or restrained about giving" " adj." "the adjective from care" "As he lost two teeth in last year’s rugby season, he was <b>chary</b> of signing up again this year." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Deutsch: Sistieren: zum Stillstand bringen" "insist (stand upon a point), assist (to help take a stand), desist (stop taking a stand), resist (take a stand against), persist(thoroughly take a stand), consist(together with being )" "Latin words" "nko"
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1373 "discreet </br> discrete" "discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret </br> discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate" "adj." "Swiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank account" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1374 "disparage </br> disparate" "disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them </br> disparate=Different in every way" "adj., verb" "The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1375 "fortify </br> mortify" "fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it</br>mortify=highly embarassed" "verb" "He was <b>mortified</b> to found out his expensive supplements were fake and would not <b>fortify</b> him !" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
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." "She locked all the doors and <b><u>immured</b> herself in the study</u> - and after 6 months of studiousness <u>had become <b>inure</b> to that hard life.</u>" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
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." "She locked all the doors and <b><u>immured</b> herself in the study</u> - and after 6 months of studiousness <u>had become <b>inure</b> to that hard life</u>." "Easily confused words" "Khan"
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." "in=in + nat=born=>born with" "He had an innate ability to make inane comments" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
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 <b><u>recumbent</b> bicyle</u>" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
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</u> and <b><u>loathed</b> her boss</u> for insisting she did it " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
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1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement." "2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, <b>the summers are very cold </b></br>The latter, bold part <b></u>qualifies</b> or limits</u>, my love for San Francisco. </br>You can also qualify a negative statement :</br>2b. I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer, <b>however the restaurants are great </b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1456 "abstemious" "marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious" "adj." "Latin: abs-= ""away."" + temetum, ""intoxicating drink"" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length." "Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1457 "aggregate" "a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together" "adj., verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + gregare ""to collect into a flock, gather""" "Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1458 "approbation" "official acceptance or agreement" "noun" "Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie ""Probezeit"". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat." "Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1458 "approbation" "official acceptance or agreement" "noun" "Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie ""Probezeit"". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat." "Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation</u>." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1459 "assiduous" "marked by care and persistent effort" "adj." "Latin: ad ""to"" + sedere ""to sit=>constantly working at it " "His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1460 "beneficent" "doing or producing good" "adj." "bene=good" "My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1461 "boorish" "ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance" "adj." "old English for herdsman (Bauer..)" "The hometown fans acted in such a <b>boorish</b> way toward the visiting team that they had to forfeit the game." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1462 "burnish" "polish and make shiny" "verb" "you could burnish a car, a suit of armor, or a copper kettle. Reputations are among the most common non-physical things to be burnished." "Richard is forever attempting to <u><b>burnish</b> his reputation</u> so that he can advance his position within our company. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1463 "castigation" "harsh verbal reprimand" "noun" "The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1464 "conciliatory" "making or willing to make concessions" "adj." "Latin: conciliatus ""to bring together, win over"" same root as ""council""+ –ory ""relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise" "Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1464 "conciliatory" "making or willing to make concessions" "adj." "Latin: conciliatus ""to bring together, win over"" same root as ""council""+ –ory ""relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise" "Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor</u>." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1465 "contention" "the act of competing as for profit or a prize" "noun" """a violent effort to obtain something""" "Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob?" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1466 "conundrum" "a difficult problem" "noun" "unclear origin" "The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1467 "daunt" "cause to lose courage" "adj." "Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy)" "David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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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"
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"
1480 "exigency" "1. something that is demanded in a giving situation. </br>2. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action" "noun" "French: exiger=demand, Latin: exigentia ""urgency"" </br>Syn: urgent demand" "1. Bill’s allergy medication is an<b> exigency</b> he always carries around in case of an attack.</br>2. These suggestions <u>address the <b>exigencies</b></u> of the moment." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." "Syn: asinine, inane, mindless, vacuous, foolish" "Buying a car without negotiating down the price is <u><b>a fatuous</b> move.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." "Syn: asinine, inane, mindless, vacuous, foolish" "Buying a car without negotiating down the price is <u><b>a fatuous</b> move</u>." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1482 "fawning" "attempting to win favor by flattery" "noun" "Old English: verwandt mit ""feiern""" "The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1483 "felicitous" "exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate" "adj." "From felix (genitive felicis) ""happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile""" "Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1484 "fervor" "feelings of great warmth and intensity" "noun" "He had great fervor for FC Basel" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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1492 "impervious" "not admitting of passage or capable of being affected" "adj." "in- ""not, opposite of"" + pervius ""letting things through, that can be passed through""(per=through, via=path)=>not letting things pass through." "The emotional person was <b>impervious</b> to argument</br>The impervious rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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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"
1515 "pate" "liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned" "noun" "French: from same word root as ""paste"", with the ""s""dissapearing again." "He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1516 "pathological" "1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition" "adj. " "Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease" "1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u> </br>2. The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin: penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin: penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b></u>." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1518 "perennial" "lasting an indefinitely long time" "adj. " "Latin per-, ""through"" + annus, or ""year.</br>Syn: long, repeated, recurrent, continual" "At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last ." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1519 "permeable" "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through" "adj. " "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass""=>pass through</br>" "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word: pity" "aerophyte" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" "The board passed a resolution" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" "Old French sage ""wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful""" "Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" "The heavy rainstorm <u><b>saturated</b> the ground</u>, leaving puddles on the lawn because no more water can be absorbed." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" "Old French savor ""flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning; delight, pleasure,"" itself from Latin : sapor" "Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and <u><b>savor</b> the taste.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" "Old French savor ""flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning; delight, pleasure,"" itself from Latin : sapor" "Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and <u><b>savor</b> the taste</u>." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1542 "secrete" "1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret" "verb" "1. The lemon <u><b>secreted</b> its juice,/u> as it was squeezed</br>2. The money was <b>secreted</b> from his children" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" """member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge""</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas" "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1547 "stint" "1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "noun, verb" "word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth)" "1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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1555 "unwarranted" "incapable of being justified or explained" "adj. " "Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " "Latin: from verus ""true""</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie" "“Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " "Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say ""try harder next time."" Instead it gives the sense of ""go away and never come back.""" "The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers</u>." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine" "During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.  " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1560 "excise" "cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting" " verb" "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out" "It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1661 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise"" verb word, which is Latin origin!" "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "AMB" "Prepscholar"
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1665 "injudicious" "lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise" "adj." "Latin in-""not""+ iudicium ""judgment""=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym: judicious" "He <u>regretted his <b>injudicious</b> decision</u> to spend his last 5 dollars on an expensive cup of coffee" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1666 "judicious" "exhibiting good judgment or sound thinking; prudent" " adj." "Latin iiudicium ""judgment""=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym :injudicious" "The man had become <u>wealthy by making <b>judicious</b> use of his money</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1667 "pernicuous" "harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years" "adj." "Latin: per ""completely"" + necis ""violent death, murder""perniciosus, ""destructive""=>total destruction" "The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1668 "debase" "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade" " verb" "Latin: de- ""down"" + base (adj.) ""low""" "The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased.</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1668 "debase" "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade" " verb" "Latin: de- ""down"" + base (adj.) ""low""" "The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased</u>.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1669 "baseness" "unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values" "adj." "from base (adj.) + -ness." "The pauper looked at the touristist skeptically, thinking that they gloried in his squalor as proof of his baseness." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1670 "connote/denote" "Connote is like giving a hint, but to denote is to refer to something outright." "verb" "For her, the word ""family"" <b>connotes</b> love and comfort while it <b>denotes</b> a group containing a father, mother and siblings" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1671 "fervent/fervid" "Fervent is a synonym of fervid. " "adj." "Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent""" "He was a <u><b>fervent</b> supporter</u> of FC Basel" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1672 "poise" "1. n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. " "noun, verb" "French: poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of ""steadiness, composure"" from notion of being equally weighted on either side, which then led to the passive sense of ""being in equilibrium""""being in suspense"" and then ""getting ready for""" "1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b.That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year.</br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news.</u> " "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1672 "poise" "1. n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. " "noun, verb" "French: poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of ""steadiness, composure"" from notion of being equally weighted on either side, which then led to the passive sense of ""being in equilibrium""""being in suspense"" and then ""getting ready for""" "1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b.That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year.</br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news</u>. " "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1673 "aplomb" "Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure." "adj. " "French: ""perpendicularity""a lead(Pb) weight = ""poised upright, balanced.""" "Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm." "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1674 "tenacity" "the quality of being determined to do or achieve something" "adj." "</br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness" "<u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match" "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1675 "windfall" "A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature" "noun" "from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven" "With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt." "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1419 "portending" "to give an omen or anticipatory sign of" "verb" "Latin : por- ""forward"" + ""tendere"" ""to stretch""=>""stretching forward to predict."" or foretell.""" "1a. The distant thunder <b>portended</b> a storm. </b>1b. If you're superstitious, a black cat <b>portends</b> trouble" "AMB" "Examword"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
43 43 abnegation 1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief</br>2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others noun Latin: ab "off, away from" + negare "to deny</br>Syn: 1. denial</br>2. self-denial, self renunciation 1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the <u><b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
44 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
45 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
46 46 amenable easily convinced or persuaded adj. French, latin: ad + mener (= to lead (F), to drive cattle (Latin) Group trips with <b><u>amenable</b> people are pleasant.</u> Group trips with <b><u>amenable</b> people are pleasant</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
47 47 amphi</br> round</br> Greek/Latin root amphitheater</br> amphibian</br> Greek/Latin MSU
48 48 -an,ian native of, pertaining to adj., noun American</br> Martian</br> antediluvian Suffix MSU
49 49 abrade 1. wear away by friction; scrape; </br>2. erode verb </br>Syn 1: scour.</br>2. wear-away, corrade, rub-off 1. Using sandpaper, John was able to <b>abrade</b> the rough edges of the wood into a smooth finish.</br>2. The constant battering of the waves </b>abraded</b> the coastline away 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
50 50 anachronism something old-fashioned, a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic) noun Latin/Greek: "against" (see ana-) + khronos "time" (see chrono-)= something appearing in a time period where it does not belong A steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an <b>anachronism</b>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
51 51 analogous comparable, similar noun Greek: ana "throughout; according to" + logos "ratio, proportionn. </br>Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy One can solve all the other problems in <u>an <b>analagous</b> manner.</u> One can solve all the other problems in <u>an <b>analagous</b> manner</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
52 52 -ance,ancy action, process, state noun, verb assistance</br>allowance</br>defiance Suffix MSU
53 53 annul Declare invalid verb Syn: repeal, reverse, rescind <u>The election results were <b>annulled</u></b> after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place. Least Difficult FT
54 54 anoint to choose for a particular office or position verb v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to <b>anoint</b> her 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
61 61 anti against Greek/Latin root antipathy</br> antitank</br> anticlimax Greek/Latin MSU
62 62 abridge condense; shorten; reduce length of written text verb French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar "g" from "v" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin)) His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
63 63 antipathy strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to noun Latin/Greek antipathia : anti- + pathein="to feel, suffer" The students voiced their <u><b>antipathy</b> for homework</u> very loudly. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
64 64 antithetical contrary to the very nature of adj. Greek/Latin: anti- + tithenai "to put, place" Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life.</u> Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
65 65 apathy Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm noun Syn: indifference, passivity, ennui Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
66 66 abrogate abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority adj. ab- "away" and rogare "to propose a law." =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
67 67 appease to placate, to pacify, to satisfy verb latin, french: a "to" (see ad-) + paix/paicem "peace" = to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need) These gestures were meant to appease the religious right 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
77 77 arch leader</br> first</br> chief Greek/Latin root monarchy</br> oligarchy</br> anarchy</br> archetype</br> architect </br> archbishop Greek/Latin MSU
78 78 arduous characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion adj. Latin arduus "high, steep" also figuratively, "difficult, hard to reach, Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
79 79 articulate exhibiting considerable communication skills, well-spoken adj., verb Deutsch: 1. redegewandt UND </br>2. ein Gelenk bilden 1. His vast vocabulary allowed him to clearly articulate his opinions.</br>2. The lower jaw articulates with the skull. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
80 80 acclivity upward slope, as of hill noun Latin: ad-: “toward,” + clivus, + “slope.”=> upward slope Although I love biking, <u>I fear a steep <b>acclivity</b>.</u> Although I love biking, <u>I fear a steep <b>acclivity</b></u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
81 81 artless simple and natural; without cunning or deceit adj. Syn: candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hai 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
82 82 -ary, ery, ory relating to place where or quality adj., noun dictionary</br> bravery</br> dormitory</br> aviary</br> ordinary</br> auditory Suffix MSU
83 83 ascetic austere or self-denying adj. Greek: asketes "monk, hermit" + ïc"nature of, like The monk leads an ascetic life. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
85 85 assuage to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy verb v. to satisfy a need or appetite A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
86 86 astonishment total surprise, shock noun Old French estoner "to stun, daze, deafen, astound" Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br> Latin ex "out" + tonare "to thunder" The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
87 87 -ate cause, make verb liquidate</br> segregate Suffix MSU
88 88 attenuate become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude verb Latin: ad "to" (see ad-) + tenuare "make thin" </br>Deutsch: dämpfen, abschwächen </br> abate is similar but means "get less, possibly zero The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands.</u> The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands</u>. Common GRE MSU
89 89 accretion growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion noun The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
90 90 acerbity 1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone noun Latin: acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn: bitter, bitterness 1. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew. </br>2. The high <b>acerbity</b> of the salad dressing was caused by putting too much vinegar into it. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
91 91 audacious showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity) adj. Syn: bold, daring, fearless The new CEO <u>pursued <b>audacious</b> initiatives</u> to save the company from bankruptcy. </br> The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detentio 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
107 107 bible book Greek/Latin root bibliography</br> Bible</br> bibliophile Greek/Latin MSU
108 108 bio life Greek/Latin root biology</br> biography</br> bio-active Greek/Latin MSU
109 109 blandishment speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something noun Latin blandiri "flatter, soothe, caress, coax"</br>Deutsch: Schmeichelrei, schönrede Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery.</u> Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by <u>his flattery</u>. Common GRE MSU
110 110 blight a thing that spoils or damages something noun Gleicher Wortstamm wie: "bleichen". </br>Syn: affliction, scourge, bane 1. Because of the <u>urban <b>blight</u></b> that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated.</br>2. The torrential rain <b>blighted</b> the crop. Least Difficult FT
111 111 blithe showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned adj. Syn: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades.</u> The <u>rebellious teenager was <b>blithe</b> about her failing grades</u>. Least Difficult FT
112 112 blowhard a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way noun Syn: boaster, bragger, show-off <u>The self-promoting <b>blowhard</b> talked</u> about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears Least Difficult FT
113 113 bolster support or strengthen verb Old English bolster "bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up </br>Deutsch: gleiche Urspurng Polster The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would <u><b>bolster</b> her case against the defendant.</u> The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would <u><b>bolster</b> her case against the defendant</u>. Common GRE Kaplan
114 114 bombast pompous speech (adj: bombastic) noun Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. </br>Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort "Baumwolle" ist ähnlich wie"Bom" Madam President, Commissioner, we have <u>no need for sentimentality and <b>bombast</b> on such a serious issue</u> Common GRE MSU
115 115 disgorge 1. bring up and expel from throat or stomach; vomit</br>2. discharge or pour forth contents from a container verb dis=remove +gorge=throat</br>Syn 1barf, be sick, chuck, throw up, vomit, vomit up</br>disgorge often used for animals</br>Syn2: shed, spill 1. llamas <b>disgorge</b> stomach juices to show pique or displeasure. </br>2. The train <b>disgorged</b> its passengers 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
116 116 bombastic overblown, theatrical. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated adj. bombast + ic="nature of, like"</br>Syn: pompous, blustering, turgid If you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use <u><b>bombastic</b> claims</u> in your commercials. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
117 117 bore 1. v. to cause one to lose interest. </br>2. v. to drill a hole. adj. similar to or pertaining to objects that drill holes. verb 1. the lecturer repeated everything we already knew and <b>bored</b> all in the class</br>2. Pickleworms <u><b>bore</b> into</u> the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh. Homonym MSU
118 118 boycott a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups noun Syn: veto, shunning, rejection Conversely some prominent black women have <u>called for a <b>boycott</b></u>, seeing Mr. Parker’s past as a disqualifying stai Least Difficult FT
119 119 brazen bold or open to the point of shocking adj. Old English bræsen"of brass, - which then led to brazen-faced (shameless) and then hardened in war In a <b><u>brazen</b> assault</u>, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
120 120 breach a lapse, gap or break, as in a fortress wall. To break or break through. noun, verb old English for "break". Most typical uses are "breach of contract" or "breach of peace". But also "breach" of defenses, breach of etiquette The club members never forgot his <u><b>breach</b> of ettiquette.</u> The club members never forgot his <u><b>breach</b> of ettiquette</u>. Common GRE MSU
121 121 disinter dig up; unearth; dig up or remove from grave or tomb; bring to public notice verb "inter"is not the std. "inter" here. It is from "in"+ "terre"= earth. Also pronounced differently. They <b>disintered</b> Bonaporte's body to check the theory that he had died of arsenic poisoning. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
122 122 dismantle 1. to take apart, disassemble</br>2. to destroy the integrity or functioning of verb French: strip of a cloak, tear down a fortress 1. will have to dismantle the engine</br>2. The program was later dismantled due to a lack of funding 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
123 123 burgeon flourish, bloom,to grow or flourish; a bud or new growth (adj: burgeoning ) noun, verb of uncertain origin Left untreated, the garden <u>weeds will <b>burgeon</b> and take over the entire property within days</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
124 124 burlesque a variety show noun Syn: skit, farce, striptease Madame JoJo’s, a <b>burlesque</b> bar in London’s Soho, had its license revoked in 2014 after two bouncers brandished a baseball bat at a rowdy cr Least Difficult FT
126 126 caco Bad Greek/Latin root PIE Kaka=to defecate cacophony (bad sound)<br> cacography(bad handwriting)<br> cacostocracy(government by the worst in society) Greek/Latin MSU
127 127 disputatious argumentative; fond of arguing; inclined to dispute adj. Same root word origin as "dispute".</br> This was a strangely obtuse debate between two <b>disputatious old lawyers</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
128 128 cacophony loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds noun Syn: racket, noise, clamor The <b>cacophony</b> of the middle school band warming up was nearly <u>unbearable for the audience.</u> The <b>cacophony</b> of the middle school band warming up was nearly <u>unbearable for the audience</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
129 129 cadge to get something by taking advantage of someone verb old English "to get by begging" By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to <u><b>cadge</b> free drinks.</u> By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to <u><b>cadge</b> free drinks</u>. Common GRE MSU
130 130 calumny lie or slander, often to damage somone's reputation noun Old French calomnie/Latin calumnia "trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious charge The film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge <u><b>calumny</b> to tarnish the star’s reputation</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
131 131 candid honest, open adj. When questioned, she <u>held nothing back and gave a <b>candid <b>/response</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
132 132 canon accepted rules and tenets of a discipline noun "canon written with 1 "n" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs! <br> n. sacred works/scripture;<br> in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline At the same time, <u><b>canon</b> law is part of the temporal legal system</u>, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
133 133 capacity the capability to perform a particular action or fulfill a given function noun n. a particular position or role she served in an <u>advisory <b>capacity</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
154 154 cogent powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe adj. French/Latin: com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument</u> against the war won him many votes in the election 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
155 155 commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent adj. Latin com "with, together" + mensuratus, pp mensurare "to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch: mit Mass You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
156 156 adumbrate 1. give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; </br>2. summarize; </br>3. overshadow; shade verb Latin: ad "to" + umbrare=> "to cast in shadow", to foreshadow, to cast a shadow of something bigger</br>umreißen, ankündigen, vorausahnen lassen, skizzieren 1. The scene where the princess dreams of the vampire <u><b>adumbrates</b> her later discovery</u> that her little brother is, in fact, a vampire."</br>2. The purpose of the summary is to <u><b>adumbrate</b> the movie’s plot.</u> 1. The scene where the princess dreams of the vampire <u><b>adumbrates</b> her later discovery</u> that her little brother is, in fact, a vampire."</br>2. The purpose of the summary is to <u><b>adumbrate</b> the movie’s plot</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
157 157 compelling captivating, very persuasive adj. Latin com "with, together" + pellere "to drive" The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s <u><b>compelling</b> argument</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
158 158 complaisant showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others adj. com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing Because <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of him Common GRE MSU
159 159 comprehensive complete and thorough adj. com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold Heather’s <b><u>comprehensive</b> workout helps tone all of the muscles</u> in her bod 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
160 160 affable easily approachable; warmly friendly adj. Latin affābilis="kind, friendly.</br>Syn: genial, hospitable, and gracious She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile.</u> She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
161 161 conflagration 1. a great fire <br>2. a conflict or war noun con=with/togethe+ =flagrare "to burn, blaze, glow 1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot <b>conflagration</b> gases generated during a <u>fire</u> rise upwards</br>2. It seems as though the <u><b>conflagration</b> in the Middle East</u> has been going on for centuries Common GRE MSU
162 162 agnostic one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality noun Greek: a-, = "not" + "gnostos", "known"=>doesn't know whether God exists Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
163 163 confound to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong verb Syn: contradict, counter, go against Yet in another sense, <u>the Fed has <b>confounded</b> predictions</u>—at least, those it made itself 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
164 164 connoisseur an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits noun French. Connaisseur (with an "a") is a specialist, and connoisseur (with an "o") is "higher ranked", as they are a conaisseur AND their opinions are valued ! Since you are <u>a wine <b>connoisseur</b></u>, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
182 182 craft n. skill noun as adjective it means "cunning"- a crafty pickpocket The retired teacher is looking for a new craft to take up since she is good at making things with her hands 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
183 183 allusion an indirect reference noun Latin: ad "to" + ludere "to play"=>a playing with </br>Deutsch: Anspielung Pink! included an <b>allusion</b> about her ex-boyfriend in her song. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
184 184 craven cowardly to the point of being shameful adj. Latin/French where originally cravant initially ="defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered", but changing later to cowardly Because police officers must be fearless, <u><b>craven</b> people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.</u> Because police officers must be fearless, <u><b>craven</b> people should not apply for positions in law enforcement</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
185 185 credence belief or trust noun Medieval Latin credentia "belief". "credentials", "credit", all have the same roots The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence.</u></ The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence</u>.</ 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
186 186 cred belief Greek/Latin root credence=belief that something is true or valid</br>credulous=believing things too easily</br> gullible</br>incredible=unbelievable</br>incredulous=skeptical</br> disbelieving Greek/Latin MSU
187 187 amble moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely noun Latin ambulare= "to walk about" as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
188 188 -cule, ling very small adj., noun molecule</br> miniscule</br> Suffix MSU
189 189 culpable deserving of blame (n: culpability) adj. Old French coupable The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison Common GRE MSU
199 199 demos people Greek/Latin root democracy</br> demographic Greek/Latin MSU
200 200 analgesic a medicine that takes away physical pain (but without loss of consciousness, like an anaesthetic may be) adj. Aspirin is not only a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), but primarily an <b>analgesic</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
201 201 denigrate attack the good name and reputation of someone verb Latin denigratus "to blacken; to defame" de- "completely" + nigr-, stem of niger "black" During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u> During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
202 202 depict to show, create a picture of. verb Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine" de "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint" <u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet. Common GRE MSU
203 203 deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation) to deprecate is “to disapprove, verb </br>“self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” </br> In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” </br>Depreciate is primarily a financial term(Deutsch=Abschreibung), generally loss of book value, prim When John heard that Jane climbed Mt. Everest, he <u><b>deprecated</b> her achievement</u> and said it wasn't more than a walk up a hill. </br>The softwarehad already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department Easily confused words MSU
204 204 deprecation disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against noun Has the word "Pray" in its origins, in the sense "pray, do not"</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. Common GRE MSU
205 205 depredation the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator. noun French/latin: de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + praedari "to plunder" literally "to make prey of" praeda "prey" The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population. Common GRE MSU
208 208 descry to make clear, to say verb Deutsch: entdecken, wahrnehmen <u>If you <b>descry</b> illegal content</u> on the linked websites, we beg for notification Common GRE MSU
209 209 animus feeling of animosity noun Same word root as "animosity" Obama felt that Trump had a bizarre personal <b>animus</b> against him, all rooted in the birther lie, until he realised Trump himself was bizarre. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
210 210 desiccate 1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion verb de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + siccare "to dry"</br>Not the spelling, with double "c" 1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became <u><b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma.</u> 1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became <u><b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
211 211 desultory marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm adj. French: de:-about + sultor(sauter)-jump=>jump about</br>Deutsch: 1. )halbherzig ODER</br>2. )herumspringend 1. )The bronze medal winner <u>managed a <b>desultory</b> smile</u>. </br>2. )The students were confused by the teacher’s desultory lecture which seemed to have no real foc 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
212 212 detachment objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings noun French détachement (17c.), détacher (see detach). Meanin"that which is detached", also in a military sense. </br>Deutsch: Ablösun The woman’s air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husband’s de 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
213 213 determinant a strong factor in an outcome noun Latin: de= "off" + terminare "to mark the end or boundary</br>Deutsch: Bestimmungsfaktor The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
214 214 di two</br> double Greek/Latin root deductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability. Greek/Latin MSU
216 216 antedate be earlier in time; go back further verb Latin: ante=earlier + date=time=> be earlier in time.</br> antecede, forego, forgo, precede, predate World War I <b>antedates</b> World War II. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
217 217 anthology book of literary selections by various authors noun The poetry club published an <u><b>anthology</b> of their favorite poems.</u> The poetry club published an <u><b>anthology</b> of their favorite poems</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
218 218 didactic educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing adj. French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos "apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
219 219 die 1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products verb, noun 1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, 1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. Homonym MSU
220 220 antithesis the total opposite of an object or person; contrast; noun Greek antithesis "opposition, resistance" In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
221 221 diffident shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence adj. Latin dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust"=>"to mistrust, lack confidence" Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
222 222 diffident </br> different </br> deference <b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. adj. If you <u>treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence</b></u> Easily confused words MSU
223 223 antler entire horn, or any branch of the horn noun As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
224 224 dirge 1. funeral or mourning lament.</br>2. any sad, slow song noun In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin: "<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam ("Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight"). So, <b>Dirge<b/> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v.9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral.</u> Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
225 225 dis not</br> apart, off, away </br>the opposite of</br>completely</br>in every direction Greek/Latin root disperse</br> disinherit</br> disenfranchise</br> distend Greek/Latin MSU
226 226 aphasia loss of speech (or ability to read) due to injury or illness noun Greek ; a- "without" + phasis "utterance=>inability to speak Cees suffered from <u>mild <b>aphesia</b> and had difficulty speaking</u> after his serious bicycle accident 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
227 227 disabuse free somebody from an erroneous belief verb dis="to free, apart, off"+ "mistake, fallacy, or deception" We had to <u><b>disabuse</b> her of the notion</u> that she was invited. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
228 228 discern to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more things verb dis- "off, away" + cernere "distinguish, separate, sift Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not discern whether or not his eyes were red. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
229 229 discomfort (n) </br> discomfit (vt) 1. <b>discomfort</b> is a noun the lack of ease or comfort whereas <br>2. <b>discom<u>fit</u></b> is a verb and the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for <b>others</b>or to other noun, verb To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset. An easy way to discomfit another person is to use the age-old, childish trick of ignoring them. 1. I sat there in <b>discomfort</b><br>2. He was <b>discomfited</b> with the impolite behaviour of the visitor Easily confused words MSU
231 231 disingenuous not candid or sincere, generally by pretending one knows less than one actually does adj. from dis- "opposite of" + ingenuous(=naïve)</br>Syn: dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous The detective was a <b><u>disingenuous</b> man who played dumb to trick others</u> into confessing Least Difficult FT
232 232 disinterested / uninterested 1. disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare</br>2. uninterested = not interested adj. if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored. 1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u> 1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
233 233 disparage to belittle verb Originally meant to marry below one's rank, ie. Dis=away + parage=rank. Not it means to push somone lower, to belittle them <u>I cannot believe that you belittle and <b>disparage</b> people</u> who have little in common with you. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
234 234 disparaging belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage) adj. His <u>mother's <b>disparaging</b> comments</u> made him feel awful Common GRE MSU
235 235 disparate dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible adj. Latin disparatus, dis- "apart" + parare "get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind The identical twins have <u>such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
236 236 aphorism definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion. noun 1a. "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" is a good example of an <b>aphorism.</b>1b.</br>“Time is money” is not just a hackneyed aphorism 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
237 237 dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased adj. from dis- "the opposite of" + passionate Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
247 247 dogged stubborn or determined adj. "having the qualities of a (bull)dog", in a negative sense <u>Her <b>dogged</b> pursuit</u> of the degree eventually paid off. Common GRE MSU
248 248 dogma the official beliefs or tenets of particular sect or group noun Latin: dogma "philosophical tenet, Although Jake considered himself to be quite religious, <u>he did not blindly follow the <b>dogma</b> of the church.</u> Although Jake considered himself to be quite religious, <u>he did not blindly follow the <b>dogma</b> of the church</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
249 249 dogmatic relying upon doctrine or dogma, as opposed to evidence adj. dogma + -ic (= nature of, like) The <u><b>dogmatic</b> leftist thought all rich people to be evil</u> Common GRE MSU
250 250 -dom quality, realm, office noun freedom</br> kingdom</br> wisdom</br> thralldom Suffix MSU
251 251 dominus lord </br> master Greek/Latin root dominant</br> dominion Greek/Latin MSU
252 252 dote be extremely and uncritically fond of verb Syn: adore, love dearly, be devoted to Falling birth-rates allowed parents to dote on fewer children, who were increasingly likely to go to school. Least Difficult FT
253 253 dupe to deceive or fool verb French, duper My brother is a schemer who is always trying to dupe people out of their money. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
268 268 elusive </br>effusive elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner adj. Latin: eludere =elude, frustrate + -ive. The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison Easily confused words MSU
269 269 eminent well-known, respected, distinguished adj. ex "out" (see ex-) + -minere, which is related to mons "hill" Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor.</u> Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
270 270 emollient softening; something that softens adj., noun mollig= fett und weich</br>mollify=soften up and mollification=the softening up in literal and figurative sense The lotion was a great <u><b>emollient</b> for her dry skin</u> Common GRE MSU
271 271 empirical derived from experiment and observation rather than theory adj. reek: empeiros "experienced (in a thing), proven by use, en "in" + peira "trial, experiment" Our data is <u>based on <b>empirical</b> evidence</u> collected in numerous studies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
272 272 apostate one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs noun After Katie exposed Scientology's secrets, she was regarded as an <b>apostate </b> that should be ruined 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
273 273 emulate to imitate or attempt to equal in <b>accomplishment</b> to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)<br> It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way. verb Latin: aemulari "to rival." Sue is going to <u><b>emulate</b> her brother's strong work ethic</u> in order to be successful. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
274 274 emulate </br> imitate Emulate means "to try to be as good or successful as."</br> Imitate means "to copy or fashion oneself after." verb He did not limit his actions to <b>imitating</b> his role model, but wished to go further and <b>emulate</b> his idol's success Easily confused words MSU
318 318 exigent urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing adj. An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
319 319 exonerate to clear of charges of wrongdoing verb The testimony from the witness will hopefully <u><b>exonerate</b> my husband of all charges.</u> The testimony from the witness will hopefully <u><b>exonerate</b> my husband of all charges</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
320 320 exorbitant exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price: adj. The cab fare was <b>exorbitant</b>, so I suspected the driver had taken a round about route. Common GRE MSU
321 321 expatiate to elaborate on something in great detail verb During his book signing, Clark will <b>expatiate</b> on his military adventures <u>for as long as you are willing to listen</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
322 322 explicate to explain in detail verb ic=nature of, like</br> If the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer <u>will need to <b>explicate</b> the mistake.</u> If the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer <u>will need to <b>explicate</b> the mistake</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
323 323 explicit fully and clearly expressed adj. The bank representative made sure the borrower was aware of the <b>explicit</b> terms of the loan agreement. Common GRE MSU
324 324 exposition a thorough explanation noun n. a public show or fair The researcher gave <u>a full <b>exposition</b> of his research results.</u> The researcher gave <u>a full <b>exposition</b> of his research results</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
325 325 extant in existence, still existing adj. Syn: living, still existing, remaining The only <b>extant</b> representative of that species. Common GRE MSU
326 326 extant </br> extent extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something adj. <u>The last <b>extant</b> white rhinos</u> are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. </br>The <b>extent</b> of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known. Easily confused words MSU
327 327 extraneous irrelevant or superfluous adj. If you slip off your diet, the <u><b>extraneous</b> calories</u> will make you gain all the weight you lost. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
328 328 extrapolate to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts verb The scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
329 329 artifice subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity noun During the treasure hunt, we will <u>make use of an <b>artifice</b> to trick</u> our opponents into searching in the wrong area. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
352 352 fluke Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck noun originally a lucky shot at billiards</br>Sometimes written: "' flook "</br>Syn: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate The ball sank into the net after 2 deflections in what can only be called <u>a lucky <b>fluke</u></b> Least Difficult FT
353 353 foil 1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. noun 1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium <b>foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3. She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>4. The <u>early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u> 1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium <b>foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3. She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>4. The <u>early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party</u>. Homonym MSU
354 354 foment to foster unrest or discontent verb Latin fomentum "warm application, poultice"on the notion of "encourage the growth of" similar to ferment the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
355 355 forage (of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions verb Syn: hunt, scavenge, grub And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum. Least Difficult FT
356 356 forestall keep from happening or arising; make impossible verb Syn: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
357 357 fortuitous Happening by a lucky chance adj. Syn: fortunate, advantageous, opportune Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
358 358 dissimulate pretend; hide feelings from other people verb Has nothing to do with "dis-similar", but means to "simulieren"(Deutsch im negativen Sinn) with a negative intent of hiding one's true feelings. </br> Hide one feelings is what one has to remember here" As Louis XI once said, "He who knows not how to <b>dissimulate</b>, can not reign." 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
370 370 germane relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant adj. Latin: germanus = having the same parents The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b> to the economic crisis. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
371 371 glib speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere. adj. From German "glibberig", now used in a figurative sense Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously.</u> Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
372 372 aspirant one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position noun linked to word root: to aspire "The lofty aspirant had to start her career as an understudy to the prima ballerina." 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
373 373 graph</br> gram write</br> record Greek/Latin root graphic</br> graphite</br> graphology</br> telegram Greek/Latin MSU
374 374 gregarious temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable adj. Latin: gregarius="pertaining to a flock <u>Humans are by nature <b>gregarious</b></u>, and like to live close together 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
375 375 guile skillful deceit noun (v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations) The <u>devious conman well known for his <b>guile</b>.</u> The <u>devious conman well known for his <b>guile</b></u>. Common GRE MSU
376 376 assent express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept verb Syn: accede, acquiesce</br>Ant:dissent 1. “The Maestro <u><b>assented</b> to the request</u> for an encore”</br><u>He nodded his head in assent</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
377 377 guileless honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) adj. The peasant's simple guileless comments made for refereshing talk Common GRE MSU
378 378 hack 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. verb 1. <u>He hacked a <b>path</b> through the jungle</u> with his panga</br>2. Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a <b>hack.</b> Homonym MSU
379 379 hackneyed overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana adj. Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively: "used many times over that it has become uninteresting" Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
380 380 assimilate to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into verb Latin: ad "to" + simulare "make similar" The USA country <b>assimilates</b> immigrants very quickly 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
393 393 -ice condition, state, quality noun justice</br> malice Suffix MSU
394 394 at loggerheads engaged in a dispute adj. The U.K. and the EU are trying to secure a new trade deal, but <u>remain <b>at loggerheads</b> on several key issues.</u> The U.K. and the EU are trying to secure a new trade deal, but <u>remain <b>at loggerheads</b> on several key issues</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
395 395 iconoclast a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutions noun Syn: 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
396 396 -id, ide something connected to or belonging to adj., noun fluid</br> fluoride</br> torrid</br> canid Suffix MSU
397 397 idem the same Greek/Latin root identity</br> idiopathic</br> I</br> individual Greek/Latin MSU
398 398 ideo idea Greek/Latin root ideology</br> ideation</br> ideal Greek/Latin MSU
399 399 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
416 416 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
417 417 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> 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
418 418 atrial of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart adj. My father was treated for a disorder known as <u><b>atrial</b> flutter</u>, a non-life-threatening condition in which the heart beats less efficiently 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
419 419 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
420 420 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
421 421 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 <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school. Common GRE MSU
422 422 incredulous (credulous) versus </br> incredible (credible) <u>incredulous</u> is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is <u>incredible</u>, 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
435 435 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> The scam artist preyed on <u><b>ingenuous</b> nursing home residents</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
436 436 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
437 437 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
438 438 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
439 439 avocation activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment noun A vocation is the work you do because you have to; an avocation is what you do for pleasure, not pay. My father says that gardening is the type of <b>avocation</b> he enjoys in his spare time. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
440 440 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
441 441 inscrutable enigmatic, incomprehensible adj. in- "not, opposite of" + scrutari "examine, ransack"=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives.</u> Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
442 442 insensible barely able to be perceived adj. Wayne was rendered <b>insensible</b> by a blow to the head. </br> They were <b>insensibile</b> to the suffering of others.: Common GRE MSU
443 443 insensible </br> insensitive When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills adj. X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients Easily confused words MSU
444 444 avowal open declaration; frank acknowledgment noun noun of "to avow", itself from French: avouer "to solemnly declare, to admit" Are you ready to make <u>an <b>avowal</b> of love</u> to your bride during your wedding ceremony? 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
445 445 insipid lacking interest or significance or impact adj. Syn: boring, vapid, dull. </br>Deutsch: Geschmacklos, fad. </br> Latin in- "not" + Latin sapidus "tasty" sapere It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs, nothing but insipid skits and bald propaganda. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
446 446 avuncular in manner of uncle, pertaining to uncle; kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant adj. Latin:avunculus, meaning "maternal uncle" My physics teacher at school was <b>avuncular</b>, kind and patient and generally indulgent with people younger than he was. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
447 447 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
454 454 intransigent uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, 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
455 455 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
456 456 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
457 457 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
458 458 -ion, sion, tion act of, state of, result of noun contagion</br> infection</br> aversion Suffix MSU
459 459 bacchanalian drunken; relating to reveling and drunkenness adj. Latin :bacchanalis "having to do with Bacchus, god of wine" </br>Bachanalian festivals become so excessively drunken that they were banned in 186 BC.</br>Syn:Dionysian (Dionys was another name for Baccus) Although the corporate party was supposed to be a formal affair, <u>it quickly turned into a bacchanalian party fest</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
460 460 irascible quickly aroused to anger adj. Syn: 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
475 475 legis (lex) law Greek/Latin root legal</br> legislature Greek/Latin MSU
476 476 -less without adj. worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless Suffix MSU
477 477 leviathan giant whale, therefore, something very large noun from Hebrew livyathan "dragon, serpent, huge sea animal </br>a) freak, lusus naturae, monster, monstrosity b) mythical creature, mythical monster The tree was a <b>leviathan</b> among redwoods Common GRE MSU
478 478 lexis word Greek/Latin root lexicon</br> lexicography Greek/Latin MSU
479 479 liber free</br> book Greek/Latin root liberty</br> library</br> liberal Greek/Latin MSU
480 480 lied 1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth.</br>2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad. verb, noun Selbsterklaerend 2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied. Homonym MSU
481 481 badinage teasing conversation; good-humored, playful conversation noun French playfullness, jestful, The two actors are best friends and are often seen <u>exchanging humouress <b>badinage</u></b> during interviews 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
485 485 baleful portending evil; harmful in intent or effect. to give an omen or anticipatory sign of evil; harmful in intent or effect. adj. Syn: forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister, threatening The witness was frightened when the defendant gave her a <u><b>baleful</b> glance</u> filled with hatred. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
486 486 doggerel poor verse; of crude or irregular construction noun Probably from pejorative suffix -rel + dog William McGonagall <u>wrote such bad <b>doggerel</u></b> that he would regularly get belted with rotten eggs, tomatoes and the like during his poetic readings. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
487 487 beatific completely happy and contented; showing or producing exalted joy adj. Latin beatus "blessed, happy" + -ficus "making doing=>make/doing blessed/happy</br>Syn: angelic, angelical, sainted, saintlike, saintly The bride looked angelic and <u>wore a <b>beatific</b> expression</u> as she walked down the aisle. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
488 488 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>Syn: mournful, gloomy, sad After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months Common GRE MSU
489 489 lumber 1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace. noun, verb 2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. Homonym MSU
490 490 luminous softly bright or radiant adj. Latin luminosus "shining, full of light, conspicuous" One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
491 491 -ly like adv. clearly</br> fearlessly Suffix MSU
492 492 macro large Greek/Latin root macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage Greek/Latin MSU
501 501 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
502 502 -ment act of, result noun contentment</br> amendment Suffix MSU
503 503 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</u> we never know how she will be feeling from one moment to the next. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
504 504 meter measure Greek/Latin root metronome</br> speedometer</br> odometer Greek/Latin MSU
505 505 meticulous paying close attention to detail adj. French méticuleux"timorously fussy" <u>This accounting job requires a <b>meticulous</b> person.</u> <u>This accounting job requires a <b>meticulous</b> person</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
506 506 micro small Greek/Latin root microscope</br> micron</br> micrometer</br> microorganism Greek/Latin MSU
507 507 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> 2. John became very good at <b><u>milking</b> his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get</u>. Homonym MSU
508 508 beget produce; give rise to verb word is usually used to refer to having children, although it can be used to refer to anything that generates something else “Abraham begot Isaac” 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
509 509 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
510 510 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
511 511 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
512 512 beguile mislead; delude; deceive by guile verb Middle English, guile involves deceit, to beguile means to spend time pleasantly, even if it involves trickery.</br>Syn: becharm, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance The car salesman <u>tried to <b>beguile</b> the customer</u> with an offer of free gas for a year. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
513 513 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
514 514 mit</br> miss send Greek/Latin root mission</br> transmit</br> remit Greek/Latin MSU
522 522 munificent very generous adj. Syn: 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
523 523 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
524 524 benediction blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes noun Latin: bene "well" + dicere "to say, speak"=>to bless Today <u>the Pope will make a <b>benediction</b></u> for all those who are sick and hungry. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
525 525 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
526 526 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
527 527 -ness state of adj., noun carelessness</br> uselessness Suffix MSU
528 528 bilious 1. suffering from indigestion; </br>2. appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly, green</br>3. irritable adj. root word bile, a foul green fluid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder to assist with digestion 3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude.</u> 3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
529 529 nomen name Greek/Latin root noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal Greek/Latin MSU
530 530 blare loud, harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light noun Same word root as "blären" in Deutsch A club is allowed to <u><b>blare</b> its dance music</u>, but if you blare music at home your neighbours would probably complain 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
531 531 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
532 532 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
533 533 blench draw back, from lack of courage or resolution; turn pale, as if in fear verb <u>Had my escort <b>blenched</b> for an instan</u>t our fate was sealed - but our sign of confidence got us through 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
534 534 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
535 535 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
570 570 perfidious deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy) adj. Latin: from phrase per fidem decipere "to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed. the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek Common GRE MSU
571 571 perfidy treachery or deceit noun Latin: from phrase per fidem decipere "to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed. Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
572 572 perfunctory done without much effort, care, or thought adj. Latin: per "through" + fungi "perform"=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit" When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
573 573 peri around Greek/Latin root peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum Greek/Latin MSU
574 574 peripheral 1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important adj. Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system 1. a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2. energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
575 575 permeate to pervade or penetrate throughout verb Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass"=>pass through</br> The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
576 576 perseverance persistence in the face of obstacles noun Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
610 610 preceded went before adj. For precede, know that it's pre "first" + cedere "go"=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
611 611 precipice cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; </br>metaphorically, a very risky circumstance, a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins noun Latin: "headlong" and "abrupt descent"</br>cliff, drop, drop-off Because of competition from the big convenience chains, the mom and pop store is on the <b>precipice</b> of closing its doors. Common GRE MSU
612 612 capacious capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy adj. same word root as "capacity" Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue.</u> Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
613 613 precipitate to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly verb adj. hastily and not well-considered Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
614 614 caper 1. a playful leap or hop, joke or game </br> 2. a crime (especially a robbery)</br> 3. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces noun 1. Deutsch: Kapriole</br>2. Deutsch: Wortsstamm "kapern", aber nicht Seejacking aber Raub </br>3. Kaper (zum essen) 1. Grandpa insisted he was<u> too old for that type of <b>caper</b></u> and wouldn’t play such trivial games with us</br>2. Suspense oozes through this Netflix <u><b>caper</b> series</u> about a carefully curated team of robbers </br>3. Stirr the onions into the <b>caper</b> sauce. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
615 615 precursor a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another: noun The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
616 616 prescient knowing things before they happen, prophetic adj. Latin prefix pre-: "before" + science: "to know"=> "know beforehand.</br> Extraordinarily <b>prescient</b>, the 1905 book accurately predicted what is going on in today’s times.  357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
617 617 presumptuous going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous adj. It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
618 618 prevail 1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade verb Latin": "before" + valere "have power, be strong"=>be successful, have power Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
619 619 capitalize 1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters verb 1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
645 645 relentless never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent adj. <b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
646 646 relevant relating to the topic or issue at hand adj. According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
647 647 reproach to scold or express criticism verb As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is above reproach 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
648 648 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
649 649 repudiate to renounce or disown verb During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
650 650 carnage massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle noun Syn: butchery, mass murder, massacre, slaughter The suicide bomber left immeasurable <b>carnage</b> in the mall. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
651 651 rescind to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul verb Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
664 664 satiate to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) verb often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
665 665 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
666 666 cataract disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness noun Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye.</u> Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye</u>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
667 667 scope examine Greek/Latin root microscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin MSU
668 668 screen 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group. noun 1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2. He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>3. The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes. Homonym MSU
669 669 scrib</br>script write Greek/Latin root transcribe</br> scribe</br> script Greek/Latin MSU
670 670 secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) adj. Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
671 671 sediment material that settles at the bottom of a body of water noun Latin: sedere, = “to settle,” or “sit.” After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
672 672 sedulous diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful adj. Latin sedulus, with same meaning</br>Sedulous is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> 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
673 673 categorical absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories adj. Syn: categoric, flat, unconditional My boss's <u><b>categorical</b> denial</u> let me know there was no need to ask again. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
674 674 simultaneous occurring at the same moment adj. Latin :simul: "at the same time." The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
675 675 sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) together</br> with Greek/Latin root synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope Greek/Latin MSU
684 684 spurious fake or false adj. Latin: spurius (n.) "illegitimate child"</br>Syn: inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
685 685 stolid calm and dependable adj. Syn: dependable" or "calm" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — "empty" "blank" and "vacant, He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
686 686 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 1. The beau <b>strutted</b> up and down the boardwalk, as if he were convinced he was God's greatest gift to all mankind.</br>2. Because the <b>struts</b> were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable. Homonym MSU
687 687 subjective open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact adj. That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
688 688 substantiate 1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen verb Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen 1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
689 689 subter under</br> secret Greek/Latin root subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean Greek/Latin MSU
690 690 subversive meant to undercut established institutions or norms adj. Latin: sub,: "underneath" + vertere, "to turn."=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary) The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
708 708 exegesis An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) noun Greek: ex "out" + hegeisthai "to lead, guide"=> Deutsch Aus + führung im Sinne von Interpretation Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote <u>a simple <b>exegesis</b></u> of the passage. AMB RATMW
709 709 tirade (diatribe) an angry speech or rant noun His tirade had gone on long enough. Common GRE MSU
710 710 torpor a state of motor and mental inactivity noun tiredness, lethargy During the winter, the bears fall into an intense torpor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
711 711 pertinacity Pertinacity is a quality of sticking with something, no matter what. It's a type of persistent determination. adj. Latin: per "very " + tenicity =>very tenacious. </br> note spelllng, with "I" not "a" in ten<u>i</u>city</br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenaciousness, tenacity Well-practiced in the art of <b>pertinacity</b>, he shrugged at not getting into the elite university, writing it off as another lesson from which to learn when applying for the next. AMB RATMW
712 712 tortuous winding or twisty. twisted; excessively complicated adj. Note: Don't confuse this with torturous.. Synonum complicated Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
713 713 usurpation 1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission verb Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation 1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. AMB RATMW
714 714 prescind Cut off abruptly or prematurely verb Latin: pre- ="before" + scindere ="to cut/split"=> "cutting off" one's attention from a subject. There is an opportunity <u>to <b>prescind</b> from emotion</u> and think critically about this very important subject AMB RATMW
745 745 whimsical Full of or characterized by whims, which are odd ideas that usually occur to you very suddenly. Playful. Spontaneous adj. Syn: capricious, impulsive, freakish, erratic It's hard to make plans with such a <b>whimsical</b> best friend 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
746 746 wretched extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) adj. Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother Common GRE MSU
747 747 vivify bring new excitement or life to something verb Latin: vivus=life</br> animate, quicken, reanimate, recreate, renovate, repair, revive, revivify, come to, resuscitate, revive His remarks always <b>vivify</b> an otherwise dull discussion AMB RATMW
748 748 zeal passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective noun Syn: passion, zealousness, fervor The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
749 749 upbraid Find fault with (someone) verb Syn: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch: jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan"bring forth as a ground for censure" Mark 16/IV, King James version: Afterward Jesus appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and <b><u>upbraided</b> them with their unbelief</u> and hardness of heart, Least Difficult FT
750 750 welter a large number of items in no order; a confused mass noun Syn: confusion, jumble, tangle. </br>Deutscher Wortstamm "wälzen"</br>Durcheinander, Mischmasch The classroom was <u>in a <b>welter</b></u> when the teacher did not show up for class Least Difficult FT
751 751 winnow blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff verb Syn: sift out, filter out Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in <u>wishing to <b>winnow</b> America’s overstuffed prisons</u> Least Difficult FT
771 771 minion a follower or underling of a powerful person noun Syn: 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
772 772 mirth Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter noun Syn: 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
773 773 modest not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive adj. Syn: ordinary, simple, plain They can be seen in the <b>modest</b> dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor. Least Difficult FT
774 774 morose Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone adj. Syn: sullen, sulky, gloomy When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months. Least Difficult FT
775 775 muse a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist noun Deutsch: Muse</br>Syn: inspiration, influence, stimulus Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b> Least Difficult FT
776 776 oblique Not explicit or direct in addressing a point adj. Syn: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout The slight wink was Larry’s <b>oblique</b> way of flirting with me. Least Difficult FT
777 777 haute upper, exclusive, high adj. French, literally "high" haute cuisine = high cuisine</br> haute couture = exclusive fashion </br>haute bourgeoisie = upper middle class AMB web
805 805 treacherous Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception adj. Syn: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious In <u>a <b>treacherous</b> move</u>, he sold the secrets of the atom bomb to the Soviets Least Difficult FT
806 806 vapid offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland adj. Syn: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on <u><b>vapid</b> clichés</u> like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers. Least Difficult FT
807 807 vestige a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists noun Syn: remnant, remainder, fragment He said this would <u>remove a 'lingering <b>vestige</b></u> of the cold war.' Least Difficult FT
808 808 vilify to utter slanderous and abusive statements against, spread negative information about verb vilify comes from the same root as the word vile</br> Syn: rail, revile, vituperate Unfortunately, the internet and social media have made it very easy for people to <u><b>vilify</b> their enemies.</u> Unfortunately, the internet and social media have made it very easy for people to <u><b>vilify</b> their enemies</u>. Least Difficult FT
809 809 viscous having a relatively high resistance to flow adj. Syn: gummy, glue-like, gluey Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be <b><u>viscous</b> like tar</u> or so 'light' they float on water. Least Difficult FT
810 810 oxy sharp, </br> bitter Greek/Latin root oxy is a sub section of the Greek root "ac" = be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid=>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen) Root words SMB
811 811 waft Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air verb Syn: drift, float, glide The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes. Least Difficult FT
813 813 whitewash Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization) verb Syn: cover up, sweep under the carpet Indeed, <u>in trying to <b>whitewash</b> the past</u>, the government may stir up prejudice instead. Least Difficult FT
814 814 circuitous being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course; going round in a circuit; not direct adj. Latin circuitus = "a going around." When I lost the directions to the restaurant, I ended up<u> taking a <b>circuitous</b> route</u> that made me late for my own birthday party. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
815 815 whittle Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps verb Old English:to cut thin shavings from (something) with a knife</br>Syn: erode, wear away, diminish 1. The <u>carver <b>whittled</b> away</u> at a piece of wood. </br>fig. Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead <b><u>whittle</b> away</u> after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia. Least Difficult FT
816 816 winsome Attractive or appealing in appearance or character in an open and delightful way adj. Syn: engaging, charming, winning After stealing food off the table, the dog begged for forgiveness by cocking his head and looking at his owner <u>in a <b>winsome</b> manner</u>. Least Difficult FT
817 817 wizened Shriveled or wrinkled with age adj. Syn: lined, creased, withered His son, himself <u><b>wizened</b> old man</u>, had experienced too much to believe what he had just heard Least Difficult FT
818 818 wry Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor adj. Syn: ironic, sardonic, satirical Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings. Least Difficult FT
819 819 circumlocution indirect or roundabout expression; evasion in speech or writing noun Latin: circum "around, round about" + locutionem "a speaking,=>round about way of speaking I would never vote for a politician who avoids answering questions through the use of <b>circumlocution.</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
826 826 apprise inform somebody of something verb Syn: notify, let know, advise The <u>secret services are useful in <b>apprising</b> their governments</u> of the intentions of others Medium Difficult FT
827 827 armada a fleet of warships noun Syn: flotilla, squadron, navy This month he also unveiled plans to send an <b>armada</b> of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors. Medium Difficult FT
828 828 arson the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property noun Syn: incendiarism, pyromania <u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire Medium Difficult FT
829 829 clamorous speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud adj. Latin clamor= "a shout"</br>Syn: vociferous, noisy,blatant, clamant, strident The <u><b>clamorous</b> noise of the rejoicing fans</u> kept us up all night. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
830 830 barrage A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows noun Syn: abundance, mass, profusion He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones Medium Difficult FT
831 831 bevy a large group of people or things of a particular kind noun word of unclear origin. </br>Syn: group, crowd, cluster Because my mother wrote <u>a <b>bevy</b> of items on her grocery list</u>, I was in the store for nearly two hours Medium Difficult FT
832 832 boor an unrefined, ill-mannered person noun Syn: lout, oaf, ruffian End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a <b>boor.</b> Medium Difficult FT
845 845 deride Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule verb French: de "down"+ ridere(rire) "to laugh"</br> Syn: mock, jeer at, scoff at Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrit 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
846 846 diatribe a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something noun Syn: tirade, harangue, onslaught CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news 357 prevalent GRE words FT
847 847 dictum a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle noun Syn: saying, maxim, axiom Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken Medium Difficult FT
848 848 diffuse Spread out over a large area verb Syn: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated The political economy of trade is treacherous: <u>its benefits, though substantial, are <b>diffuse.</u></b> The political economy of trade is treacherous: <u>its benefits, though substantial, are <b>diffuse</u>.</b> Medium Difficult FT
849 849 dilate Make or become wider, larger, or more open verb from dis- "apart"+ lātus"broad, wide, widespread, extended" (as in latitude)="expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Syn: enlarge, expand By being able to increase heartbeat, while <b>dilating</b> blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure. Medium Difficult FT
850 850 discordant not in agreement or harmony adj. Syn: divergent, opposing, clashing My friend believes that movies should entertain, but I insist that movies should inspire, so the two of us <u>hold <b>discordant</b> views</u> on the purpose of movies Medium Difficult FT
851 851 divest Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment verb Whatever it is, when you divest something, you get rid of it. The protesters managed to have the city to <b><u>divest</b> their holdings</u> in Apartheid South Africa Medium Difficult FT
853 853 echelon a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society noun French échelon"level, echelon" literally "rung of a ladder" itself Late Latin scala "stair </br>Syn: level, rank, grade The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities. Medium Difficult FT
854 854 eddy (of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way verb Syn: swirl, whirl, spiral. </br> plural = edd<b><u>ie</b></u>s NOT eddys <u>Leonardo Da Vinci</u> could apply his <u>research into eddies</u> to the main <u>aorta</u>'s valve closing mechanism centuries before modern science proved his theories to be correct Medium Difficult FT
855 855 effigy a sculpture or model of a person noun Syn: statue, statuette, figure The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.' Medium Difficult FT
856 856 elucidate Make (something) clear verb Syn: explain, make plain, illuminate One was from almost 600 people who had completed. a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment. Medium Difficult FT
857 857 endemic native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic. One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region. Medium Difficult FT
858 858 epistemology the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope noun Greek: "overstand" from epi "over, near" (see epi-) + histasthai "to stand" Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn. Medium Difficult FT
859 859 epithet an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse noun Syn: name, label, smear Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua Medium Difficult FT
866 866 florid using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose." adj. Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom</br>Syn: extravagant, grandiloquent A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office. Medium Difficult FT
867 867 flout Openly disregard verb Old English origing: play the flute </br>Syn: defy, refuse to obey, go against It relies on its members, and on institutions. to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. Medium Difficult FT
868 868 foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character noun Same root word origin as "feeble", coming from French: faible=weakness</br>. Syn: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests Medium Difficult FT
869 869 dole 1. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly</br>2. money paid by the government to the unemployed verb Gleicher Wortstamm als "teilen" in Deutsch 1. Once a week the priest would do his rounds and <u><b>dole</b> out</u> food to the needy</br>2. Though he is receiving unemployment, Gary wants to find a job so he can get <u>off the dole</u> immediately 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
870 870 frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way adj. Latin phreneticus, meaning “delirious.” ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: frantic, wild, frenzied He scurried around the kitchen <b>frenetically</b> trying to cook a last-minute dinner for 30 of his closest friends. Medium Difficult FT
871 871 gall Bold, impudent behavior noun Syn: insolence, nerve, audacity With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. Medium Difficult FT
872 872 doleful sorrowful; filled with or expressing grief; mournful adj. French origin: deuil: to mourn</br>Syn:mournful, sad Because Jane has not received any news of her missing son, she has been <b>doleful</b> to the point of not being able to eat or sleep. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
873 873 gambit a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage noun originally a chess opening in which a pawn or piece is risked for advantage later</br>Deutsch = Bauernopferstrategie</br>Syn: plan, scheme, strategya <u>What began as a <b>gambit</b> to</u> hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. Medium Difficult FT
874 874 goad stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick verb Syn: spur, prod, egg on Her words were meant to <u><b>goad</b> officials into action</u> Medium Difficult FT
875 875 cogency power of proving or of producing belief; quality of being highly probable or convincing; force; credibility noun Deutsch: überzeugend The defendant<u> gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent The defendant <u>gave <b>cogent</b> reasons</u> why he was innocent 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
880 880 homage Special honour or respect shown publicly noun Syn: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth. Medium Difficult FT
881 881 imbue Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality verb Syn: saturate, fill, suffuse Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism. Medium Difficult FT
882 882 cogitate a fancy way of saying to think hard about, think earnestly or studiously; meditate; ponder; think deeply verb Latin cogitatus: "to think" After not progressing at all, he sat down and <u>consciously <b>cogitated</u></b> on what would be the right thing to do 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
883 883 impasse a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement noun Syn: deadlock, dead end, stalemate Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue. Medium Difficult FT
884 884 inculcate Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction verb Latin: in- "in" + calcare "to tread, press in"=>force upon, insist </br>Syn: imbue, infuse, inspire The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking. Medium Difficult FT
885 885 indolence Avoidance of activity or exertion noun Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless" The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle. Medium Difficult FT
886 886 inquest a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death noun Syn: enquiry, investigation, inquisition A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed. Medium Difficult FT
907 907 pallid (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health adj. Syn: white, pasty, wan His pallid complexion is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors Medium Difficult FT
908 908 panache Flamboyant confidence of style or manner noun Syn: self-assurance, style, flair Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with panache. Medium Difficult FT
909 909 paragon a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality noun Syn: model, epitome, exemplar</br>Deutsch: Paradebeispiel As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately Medium Difficult FT
910 910 parry Answer (a question or accusation) evasively verb French: "to turn aside or ward off" the blow of a weapon.Parez! Is often heard in fencing lessons</br>Syn: evade, sidestep, avoid In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability <u>to dodge and <b>parry</u></b> and reverse himself on everything. Medium Difficult FT
911 911 penchant A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something noun French: to incline :</br>Syn: fondness, inclination, preference Alex has a <u><b>penchant </b>for chicken and broccoli,</u> so he eats it daily or wishes he did Medium Difficult FT
912 912 pithy (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive adj. Syn: concise, brief, compact The best greeting card messages are <b>pithy</b> and meaningful. Medium Difficult FT
913 913 commentariat all commentators of the news media collectively noun The political <b>commentariat</b> is beginning to say Mr. Trump has no chance of re-election. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
914 914 commodious spacious and comfortable; fit; proper; convenient adj. Latin: commodiosus "convenient, useful", which was used for "commodes"= toilet when one had "room to spare" All the bedrooms in Maierhofer Halde are <b>commodious</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
915 915 presage be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one) verb Syn: point to, mean, signify Dark clouds normally presage a storm Medium Difficult FT
916 916 prolific (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: productive, creative, inventive It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year. Medium Difficult FT
917 917 proxy a person authorized to act on behalf of another noun Syn: representative, substitute, stand-in During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a proxy for the A-list actor. Medium Difficult FT
952 952 dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something noun Syn: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
953 953 diurnal (Of animals) active in the daytime adj. Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus "wintery", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>. Most Difficult FT
954 954 dross something regarded as worthless noun Old English dros="the scum thrown off metals in smelting" similar to German Drusen="dregs, husks" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of. Most Difficult FT
955 955 dyspeptic Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression adj. Greek dyspeptos "hard to digest" dys- "bad, difficult" (see dys-) + peptos "digested"ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic) As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach Most Difficult FT
956 956 ebullient joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy adj. Latin: "to boil over", lit./fig., ex "out, out of" + bullire "to bubble"</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Syn: exuberant, buoyant, joyful Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character</u> made him a favorite in the office 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
957 957 edify Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually verb Modern French édifier: "build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits Most Difficult FT
958 958 egress the action of going out of or leaving a place noun Latin egressus="a going out"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire Most Difficult FT
971 971 hegemony Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others noun Greek hegemon "leader" or dominance of one city state over the other</br>Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion Yet if the <b>hegemony</b> of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.</br>Feminists complain about the <u>male <b>hegemony</b></u> of our system Most Difficult FT
972 972 hermetic Insulated or protected from outside influences adj. Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed North Korea is often called the <u><b>"hermetic</b> kingdom'</u> North Korea is often called the <u><b>"hermetic</b> kingdom"</u> Most Difficult FT
973 973 heterodox not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs, often in a religious context. adj. Greek : heteros, "the other" + doxa, "opinion."=>non conforming opinion</br>Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Among those discriminated against for holding <b>heterodox</b> religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer. Most Difficult FT
974 974 congruity relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency. noun 1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br> 2: a point of agreement 2. On closer observation, <u>one found little <b>congruity</b> between<u> her professed religious beliefs and her actual behavior</br>Syn: common denominator, commonality, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
975 975 conifer A tree or shrub bearing cones, normally with needles instead of leaves noun Latin: conus=cone+ fer=make/bear=> "cone-bearing, bearing conical fruit" Our paved front yard is adorned with a <b><u>conifer tree</u></b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
976 976 idyll an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene noun Syn: 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> That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll</u>.</b> Most Difficult FT
977 977 ignoble not honorable in character or purpose adj. ignoble meant not noble in old days, which was not a good thing. </br>Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u> Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'</u>. Most Difficult FT
979 979 incise Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut verb Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. Most Difficult FT
980 980 incubus <u>a cause of distress or anxiety.</u> originally, incubus = mythological character that visits people in their sleep, a kind of nightmare demon. <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
981 981 knell the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral noun Syn: toll, ringing, chime The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a <u>death <b>knell</b></u> for its business model. Most Difficult FT
982 982 lachrymose Inducing tears; sad adj. Latin: lacryma "a tear"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: sad, tearful, weepy This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit. Most Difficult FT
983 983 lacuna an unfilled space or interval; a gap noun Latin lacuna "hole, pit" figuratively "a gap, void, want" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word "Lake", "lagoon" Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages. Most Difficult FT
984 984 lambaste Criticize (someone or something) harshly verb Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, 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
985 985 larceny legal term for theft of personal property, involving taking away something away noun Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering</br>grand larceny = big theft, petty larceny=small theft The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car. Most Difficult FT
986 986 libertine 1. a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion, someone who lives life unencumbered by morals</br>2. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained adj., noun Syn1: freethinker, hedonist, profligate</br>Syn2 : debauchee, profligate 1. There are aunts for every worldview, from <b>libertine</b> to puritan and from reactionary to radical.</br>2. A new pop archetype has emerged: the female <b>libertine</b> who brushed her teeth “with a bottle of Jack Daniels” before an all-nighter. Most Difficult FT
987 987 consign 1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br> 2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br> 3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold verb con = "with, together" + signare "to sign, mark"=>formally hand over by signing 1. She <b>consigned</b> her baggage to the service provider at the station.</br>2. After publishing a piece of politically incorrect writing, the author was <u><b>consigned</b> to oblivion</u></br>3. Since I <b>consign</b> my blankets to ebay agent stores, I don’t get paid until a sale is made 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
988 988 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> Syn: 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.” 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
989 989 magnate a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman noun Syn: industrialist, tycoon, mogul Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel <b>magnate</b> Most Difficult FT
990 990 malaproprism the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect noun Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder French : Mal "wrong/false" + à propos"concerning" = false with respect to</br> "Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty... A <b>malapropism</b> : "Mrs Malaprop was concerned that she was getting <u><b>various</b> veins</u>" - where <u>various</u> and <u>varicose</u> are mixed up. Most Difficult FT
991 991 misanthropy a dislike of humankind noun Greek: misein "to hate" + anthrōpos "man"=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind [Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u> Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u> Most Difficult FT
992 992 monolithic 1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity adj. mono:one + lith: "stone"+ ic:"nature of, like"=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending 1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement 1. The <b>monolithic</b> proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a <b>monolithic</b> worldwide movement Most Difficult FT
993 993 consternation intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror noun Ahnlich zu Deutsch: konstaniert, aber stärker Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
994 994 myopic nearsighted adj. Greek: myein "to shut" + ōps "eye" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past Most Difficult FT
998 998 nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun Syn: cure, prescription, answer Latin : nostrum remedium "our remedy"</br>Syn: cure-all, snake-oil, prescription, answer to everything, panacea It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... It became a <b>nostrum</b> among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult FT
999 999 occlude block passage through verb Syn: block, cover, shut in Latin : ob "in front of, against" + claudere "to shut, close"=>to shut up or stop up so as to prevent anything from passing through</br>Syn: block, cover, shut in Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and <b>occluded</b> for two weeks by the sun to boot... Most Difficult FT
1000 1000 paean a song of praise or triumph noun Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. Most Difficult FT
1001 1001 panoply a complete or impressive collection of things noun Syn: array, range, collection Greek : pan- "all" + hopla , "arms"=>complete suit of armour</br> Syn: array, range, collection Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its <u><b>panoply</b> of premium services</u> and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry Most Difficult FT
1002 1002 pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun Italian pasticcio "medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u> The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds</u>. Most Difficult FT
1003 1003 paucity an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number noun Same root as 'Poor, poverty, "</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. Most Difficult FT
1004 1004 pellucid 1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood adj. Latin; per- "through" + lucere "to shine"=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence Most Difficult FT
1005 1005 phalanx a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation 1. a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation, any closely ranked crowd of people</br> 2. any of the bones of the fingers or toes noun Greek phalanx : "line of battle, battle array" A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards... 1. They didn’t get far: On March 7, 1965, <u>a phalanx of <b>police</u></b> blocked their exit from the Selma bridge.</br>2. Most Difficult FT
1006 1006 philistine A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts noun Syn: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor During the funeral service of a student killed in a 1693 town and gown dispute in Jena, Germany, Judges 16:20 "the Philistines are upon you, Samson" was read, whereupon from then on all understand backward, anti-learning and anti-arts (townspeople) to be “Philistines." Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. Jack is a <b>philistine</b> who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. Most Difficult FT
1007 1007 pique 1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest noun Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, "to prick." Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention) 1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film. Most Difficult FT
1008 1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. Most Difficult FT
1009 1009 précis a summary or abstract of a text or speech noun Syn: synopsis, summation His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters Most Difficult FT
1010 1010 prosaic Commonplace; unromantic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place. Most Difficult FT
1011 1011 pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public noun Syn: authority, adviser And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. Most Difficult FT
1012 1012 querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adj. Syn: pettish, touchy, testy f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something. Most Difficult FT
1013 1013 quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun same word root as "quiet"</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Most Difficult FT
1014 1014 quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion. Most Difficult FT
1015 1015 raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way noun Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly Most Difficult FT
1016 1016 redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance noun Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed. Most Difficult FT
1017 1017 repast a meal noun Syn: feast, banquet Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles. Most Difficult FT
1018 1018 ribald Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way adj. Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.</u> When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision</u>. Most Difficult FT
1019 1019 rococo Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration adj. The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena... Most Difficult FT
1020 1020 sanguine Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: adj. Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. Most Difficult FT
1021 1020 1021 sanguine scintilla Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling adj. noun Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured Syn: particle, iota, smidgen Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil. Most Difficult FT
1022 1021 1022 scintilla semantic a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling Relating to meaning in language or logic noun adj. Syn: particle, iota, smidgen ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil. Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Most Difficult FT
1023 1022 1023 semantic sobriquet Relating to meaning in language or logic a person’s nickname adj. noun ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological Syn: appellation, moniker Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy Most Difficult FT
1029 1028 1029 truculent turgid Eager or quick to argue or fight 1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen adj. Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome Latin turgidus: "swollen, inflated."</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u> It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood Most Difficult FT
1030 1029 1030 turgid tyro 1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen a beginner or novice adj. noun Latin turgidus: "swollen, inflated."</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily Most Difficult FT
1031 1030 1031 tyro umbrage a beginner or novice Offense or annoyance noun Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer Old French ombrage "shade, shadow"</br>Syn: insult, affront He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging Most Difficult FT
1032 1031 1032 umbrage verdant Offense or annoyance (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation noun adj. Old French ombrage "shade, shadow"</br>Syn: insult, affront Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song "the green, green grass of home" Most Difficult FT
1033 1032 1033 verdant virulent (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation 1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone adj. Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush Latin : poison "virus"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song "the green, green grass of home" 1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy. Most Difficult FT
1034 1033 1034 virulent vitriol 1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone Cruel and bitter criticism adj. noun Latin : poison "virus"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness 1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy. Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Most Difficult FT
1035 1034 1035 vitriol vociferous Cruel and bitter criticism (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too noun adj. Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness Latin : vox "voice" + stem of ferre "to carry,"Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date. Most Difficult FT
1039 1038 1039 ambi consummate both sides complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled Greek/Latin root adj. Latin :com "together, with" + summus "highest"=highest, most perfect</br>similar to "summa com (lauda)" ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds) Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant. Root words 1000 Difficult GRE words Aristotle Examword
1040 1039 1040 consummate am</br>ami complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled love adj. Greek/Latin root Latin :com "together, with" + summus "highest"=highest, most perfect</br>similar to "summa com (lauda)" Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant. amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated 1000 Difficult GRE words Root words Examword Aristotle
1041 1040 1041 am</br>ami avi love bird Greek/Latin root amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated Aviary=a large enclosure for birds</br> Aviatrix=a female airplane pilot</br>Aviation=the art of designing or operating aircraft Root words Aristotle
1042 1041 1042 avi continence bird self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity Greek/Latin root noun Latin: com "with, together" + tenere "to hold"=>can hold back. </br> Ant: incontinence Aviary=a large enclosure for birds</br> Aviatrix=a female airplane pilot</br>Aviation=the art of designing or operating aircraft 1a. He expressed doubt at a pregnancy-prevention program that put so much faith in the <b>continence</b> of teenagers</br>1b.During a rare moment of <b>continence</b>, Tom kept his smart comment to himself. 1c. The closure of public toilets during the Corona crisis has become a large problem for persons with <u><b>continence</b> issues</u>. Root words 1000 Difficult GRE words Aristotle Examword
1043 1042 1043 continence cog self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity to know noun Greek/Latin root Latin: com "with, together" + tenere "to hold"=>can hold back. </br> Ant: incontinence 1a. He expressed doubt at a pregnancy-prevention program that put so much faith in the <b>continence</b> of teenagers</br>1b.During a rare moment of <b>continence</b>, Tom kept his smart comment to himself. 1c. The closure of public toilets during the Corona crisis has become a large problem for persons with <u><b>continence</b> issues.</u> Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition=process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito=disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize=to discover that one knows</br> cogitate=to think carefully about 1000 Difficult GRE words Root words Examword Aristotle
1044 1043 1044 cog col</br> con</br> com to know with Greek/Latin root Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition=process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito=disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize=to discover that one knows</br> cogitate=to think carefully about collaborate=to work together collision=smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate=to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur=to agree with someone Root words Aristotle
1045 1044 1045 col</br> con</br> com dol with pain</br> suffering Greek/Latin root collaborate=to work together collision=smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate=to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur=to agree with someone Condolence=expression of sympathy</br> Indolence=a state of being lazy or slothful</br> Doleful=sorrowful</br> mournful</br>Dolorous=full of pain or sorrow Root words Aristotle
1054 1053 1054 meta morph beyond</br> change</br> between shape</br> form 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. 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
1055 1054 1055 morph nat shape</br> form born 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 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
1056 1055 1056 nat ob</br> op born against</br> opposition</br> 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 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
1057 1056 1057 ob</br> op omni against</br> opposition</br> all 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 omnipotent=with all the power</br>omniscient=knowing all things</br>omnipresent=present everywhere</br>omnivorous=eating all foods Root words Aristotle
1058 1057 1058 omni pan all all</br> any</br> everyone Greek/Latin root omnipotent=with all the power</br>omniscient=knowing all things</br>omnipresent=present everywhere</br>omnivorous=eating all foods 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
1059 1058 1059 pan path all</br> any</br> everyone feeling</br> emoition 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 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
1060 1059 1060 path purge feeling</br> emoition clean 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 Purge=remove anything undesirable</br>purgatory=according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin</br>expurgate=remove objectionable passages from a publication Root words Aristotle
1146 1145 1146 apt deciduous fit falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth Greek/Latin root adj. Latin:de "down" + cadere "to fall"=> fall down</br>Deutsch ; laubabwerfend aptitude</br> apt</br> During the fall, the <b>deciduous</b> shrubs in my yard will release their leaves. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1147 1146 1147 deciduous debase falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade adj. verb Latin:de "down" + cadere "to fall"=> fall down</br>Deutsch ; laubabwerfend Latin: de- "down" + base (adj.) "low"=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn: adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend During the fall, the <b>deciduous</b> shrubs in my yard will release their leaves. 1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1148 1147 1148 debase aster</br>astr reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade star verb Greek/Latin root Latin: de- "down" + base (adj.) "low"=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn: adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend 1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president. astral</br> astronomy 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1149 1148 1149 aster</br>astr declaim star 1. Speak loudly and vehemently in a passionate manner</br>2. Make formal speech</br>3. Recite words aloud for practice. Greek/Latin root verb Old French: de-,+ clamare "to cry, shout"=>to practice oratory, make a formal speech or oration</br>Syn1: inveigh</br>Syn2: astral</br> astronomy 1. he <b>declaimed</b> against the wasteful ways of modern society</br>2. The defendant <b>declaimed</b> his innocence in a passionate speech in court.</br>3. He <b><u>declaimed</b> his vocab list</u> out loud, practising both the pronounciation and trying to recall the meaning of the words. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1150 1149 1150 declaim debunk 1. Speak loudly and vehemently in a passionate manner</br>2. Make formal speech</br>3. Recite words aloud for practice. expose as false, exaggerated, worthless; ridicule verb Old French: de-,+ clamare "to cry, shout"=>to practice oratory, make a formal speech or oration</br>Syn1: inveigh</br>Syn2: de=reverse + Bunk=nonsense. In 1820 the US congress repr for Buncombe, Carolina, gave a long and rambling speech, which he refused to shorten, claiming that it was important for Buncombe, but his speech was contentless…thus bunk (for Buncombe) came to be known as nonsense. 1. he <b>declaimed</b> against the wasteful ways of modern society</br>2. The defendant <b>declaimed</b> his innocence in a passionate speech in court.</br>3. He <b><u>declaimed</b> his vocab list</u> out loud, practising both the pronounciation and trying to recall the meaning of the words. 1. The result of biologist's experiments quickly <u><b>debunked</b> the theory</u> that 5G antennas were accelerating the spread of Corona. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1151 1150 1151 debunk declivity expose as false, exaggerated, worthless; ridicule downward slope, as of a hill verb noun de=reverse + Bunk=nonsense. In 1820 the US congress repr for Buncombe, Carolina, gave a long and rambling speech, which he refused to shorten, claiming that it was important for Buncombe, but his speech was contentless…thus bunk (for Buncombe) came to be known as nonsense. Latin: de "down" + clivus "a slope"=downward slope</br> Syn: declension, declination, decline, descent, downslope, fall</br>Ant: acclivity 1. The result of biologist's experiments quickly <u><b>debunked</b> the theory</u> that 5G antennas were accelerating the spread of Corona. Prominent road signs pre-warn trucks to engage a lower gear so as not to overload their brakes on the forthcoming <b>declivity.</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1152 1151 1152 declivity dappled downward slope, as of a hill spotted; having mottled or spotted skin or coat noun adj. Latin: de "down" + clivus "a slope"=downward slope</br> Syn: declension, declination, decline, descent, downslope, fall</br>Ant: acclivity Syn: spotted, mottled, patterned Prominent road signs pre-warn trucks to engage a lower gear so as not to overload their brakes on the forthcoming <b>declivity.</b> 1a. The Disney film poster showed Bambi's <b><u>dappled</b> rear</u> with it looking into the camera gracefully </br>1b. The photography made artistic use of the dappled effect of sunlight filtering through the forest trees. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1171 1170 1171 carn denizen flesh 1. inhabitant or resident; regular visitor</br>2. a plant or animal naturalized in a region Greek/Latin root noun Latin: de- "from" + intus "within"=someone from within<br>Same root origin as "citizen" (which applied to city-states), but "from here"</br> dweller, habitant, indweller, inhabitant carnivor</br> 1. Because Janet visits her local casino every day, she is considered a <b>denizen</b> of the gaming hall </br>2. The <b>denizens</b> of the deep ocean are often strange creatures indeed. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1172 1171 1172 denizen denouement 1. inhabitant or resident; regular visitor</br>2. a plant or animal naturalized in a region outcome; final resolution or clarification of dramatic or narrative plot noun Latin: de- "from" + intus "within"=someone from within<br>Same root origin as "citizen" (which applied to city-states), but "from here"</br> dweller, habitant, indweller, inhabitant des- "un-, out" + nouer/nodus "to tie, knot" =>untieing of knot/plot/story 1. Because Janet visits her local casino every day, she is considered a <b>denizen</b> of the gaming hall </br>2. The <b>denizens</b> of the deep ocean are often strange creatures indeed. Dad had already fallen asleep in front of the TV by the time the <b>denouement</b> was taking place: the big action scene was over and the characters were tieing up loose ends and explaining why the plot eventually turned out the way it did. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1173 1172 1173 denouement cent outcome; final resolution or clarification of dramatic or narrative plot hundred noun Greek/Latin root des- "un-, out" + nouer/nodus "to tie, knot" =>untieing of knot/plot/story Dad had already fallen asleep in front of the TV by the time the <b>denouement</b> was taking place: the big action scene was over and the characters were tieing up loose ends and explaining why the plot eventually turned out the way it did. centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1174 1173 1174 cent chrom hundred color Greek/Latin root centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> chromograph</br> Latin words nko
1175 1174 1175 chrom chron color time Greek/Latin root chromograph</br> chronology</br> Latin words nko
1176 1175 1176 chron deportment time manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage Greek/Latin root noun French déportement, from déporter "to behave"</br>Syn: behaviour, conduct, demeanour chronology</br> People say you shouldn't judge by appearances, but the truth is that your <b>deportment</b> does matter. How you dress, speak, look and carry yourself are all important Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1177 1176 1177 deportment clin manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage lean</br> bend noun Greek/Latin root French déportement, from déporter "to behave"</br>Syn: behaviour, conduct, demeanour word-forming element meaning "slope</br> slant</br> incline People say you shouldn't judge by appearances, but the truth is that your <b>deportment</b> does matter. How you dress, speak, look and carry yourself are all important incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1247 1246 1247 juven lip young fat Greek/Latin root juvenile</br> liposuction</br> lipid</br> Latin words nko
1248 1247 1248 lip iso fat equal Greek/Latin root liposuction</br> lipid</br> isobar</br> isometric</br> Latin words nko
1249 1248 1249 iso lact equal milk Greek/Latin root isobar</br> isometric</br> lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding) Latin words nko
1250 1249 1250 lact lud</br> lus milk play Greek/Latin root lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding) allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude. Latin words nko
1251 1250 1251 lud</br> lus later play side Greek/Latin root allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude. lateral</br> latitude</br> Latin words nko
1252 1251 1252 later magn side great Greek/Latin root lateral</br> latitude</br> magnificent</br> Latin words nko
1253 1252 1253 magn edict great a formal command or order issued by an authority and having the force of law Greek/Latin root noun Latin: ex "out, out of" + dicere "to say"=>to proclaim magnificent</br> Most states have an <b>edict</b> that forbids texting while driving. Latin words AMB nko TCE
1287 1286 1287 phon plic sound fold</br> bend</br>weave Greek/Latin root gramaphone, telephone, pliable, ply (as in layer, eg. Toilet paper), accomplice (someone woven into doing something), implicate(to fold into), duplicate (fold twice,ie. Copy), comply (interweaved with) Latin words nko
1288 1287 1288 plic embroider fold</br> bend</br>weave 1. decorate with needlework; </br>2. add details to Greek/Latin root verb pliable, ply (as in layer, eg. Toilet paper), accomplice (someone woven into doing something), implicate(to fold into), duplicate (fold twice,ie. Copy), comply (interweaved with) 1. His uniform vest reads "sheriff" in big letters, with his sheriff star shining right above his <b><b>embroidered</b> name</u>.2. The fisherman <u><b>embroidered</b> a story</u> about the 38 inch striped bass he almost caught this morning. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1289 1288 1289 embroider encompass 1. decorate with needlework; </br>2. add details to 1. surround; form a circle or ring around; </br>2. include, enclose; envelop verb Latin: en- "make, put in" + compass="Zirkel" auf Deutsch (nicht Kompass) </br>Syn :contain 1. His uniform vest reads "sheriff" in big letters, with his sheriff star shining right above his <b><b>embroidered</b> name</u>.2. The fisherman <u><b>embroidered</b> a story</u> about the 38 inch striped bass he almost caught this morning. 1a. A lecture on Edward Hopper <b><u>encompassed</b> all aspects</u> of his life and art</br>1b. The plan <b>ecompassed</b> a number of aims 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1290 1289 1290 encompass pot 1. surround; form a circle or ring around; </br>2. include, enclose; envelop drink verb Greek/Latin root Latin: en- "make, put in" + compass="Zirkel" auf Deutsch (nicht Kompass) </br>Syn :contain 1a. A lecture on Edward Hopper <b><u>encompassed</b> all aspects</u> of his life and art</br>1b. The plan <b>ecompassed</b> a number of aims potable water</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1291 1290 1291 pot poten drink powerful Greek/Latin root potable water</br> potentate</br> potent Latin words nko
1292 1291 1292 poten prehend</br> prehens powerful take</br> grasp Greek/Latin root potentate</br> potent comprehend</br> aprehend</br> Latin words nko
1293 1292 1293 prehend</br> prehens prot take</br> grasp first Greek/Latin root comprehend</br> aprehend</br> prototype Latin words nko
1304 1303 1304 illicit cession not allowed by law or custom yielding to another; ceding or surrendering adj. noun Latin: in- "not, opposite of" + licitus "lawful" =illegal Latin : "a giving up"</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or "giving up" the connection between them It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u> Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words Web Examword
1305 1304 1305 cession licit yielding to another; ceding or surrendering authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law noun adj. Latin : "a giving up"</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or "giving up" the connection between them Latin: licitus "lawful" Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper. 1000 Difficult GRE words AMB Examword Web
1306 1305 1306 licit pyr authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law fire adj. Greek/Latin root Latin: licitus "lawful" Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper. pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br> AMB Latin words Web nko
1307 1306 1309 pyr reg</br>rig</br>rect fire rule</br> govern Greek/Latin root pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br> regent, regulate, correct, Latin words nko
1308 1309 1310 reg</br>rig</br>rect rid</br>ris rule</br> govern laugh Greek/Latin root regent, regulate, correct, ridicule</br> Latin words nko
1309 1310 1311 rid</br>ris rupt laugh break Greek/Latin root ridicule</br> rupture</br>erupt</br>disrupt</br>interrupt</br>corrupt</br> Latin words nko
1310 1311 1312 rupt sacr</br>sanct break holy Greek/Latin root rupture</br>erupt</br>disrupt</br>interrupt</br>corrupt</br> sacrement</br> sanctuary Latin words nko
1312 1313 1314 enjoin enrapture direct or impose with urgent appeal; order with emphasis please intensely; fill with great delight or joy verb Enjoin used to mean "bring together" , but today the only thing enjoin brings together is a command and the person on the receiving end of that order </br>Syn: delight, enchant, enthral, enthrall, ravish, transport The government <b>enjoined</b> the revellers to stop going out to pubs as of immediate effect, as this would only cause COVID to spread faster. I was <b>enraptured</b> by Adele's gorgeous voice and stunning way of interpreting a song 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1313 1314 1315 enrapture ensconce please intensely; fill with great delight or joy settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place verb </br>Syn: delight, enchant, enthral, enthrall, ravish, transport Latin: en- "make, put in" + sconce "small fortification, shelter"=>to put in a place of protection I was <b>enraptured</b> by Adele's gorgeous voice and stunning way of interpreting a song 1a. She has gone home with the flu and <b>ensconced</b> herself on the couch with the remote control, tissues, her phone, and a big glass of orange juice</br>1b. The gold price is now very stable and comfortably <b>ensconced</b> in the 1300 to 1350 range. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1314 1315 1316 ensconce sec</br>sect settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place cut verb Greek/Latin root Latin: en- "make, put in" + sconce "small fortification, shelter"=>to put in a place of protection 1a. She has gone home with the flu and <b>ensconced</b> herself on the couch with the remote control, tissues, her phone, and a big glass of orange juice</br>1b. The gold price is now very stable and comfortably <b>ensconced</b> in the 1300 to 1350 range. disect, intersect, intersection, 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1315 1316 1317 sec</br>sect sed</br>sid</br>sess cut sit</br> seat Greek/Latin root disect, intersect, intersection, sedentary, Latin words nko
1316 1317 1318 sed</br>sid</br>sess ad hominen sit</br> seat A way of arguing or criticizing that ignores the larger issues at hand and just attacks someone's character Greek/Latin root adj. Latin: "aimed at the man." sedentary, Unfortunately, people are skipping to the assumed end of the debate right away and concentrating their efforts on <u>trading <b>ad hominem</b> attacks</u>. Latin words Vocab nko SMB
1317 1318 1319 ad hominen enthrall A way of arguing or criticizing that ignores the larger issues at hand and just attacks someone's character capture; attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence; hold in bondage or subjection adj. verb Latin: "aimed at the man." Latin: en- "make, put in" + thrall "drallen" in Deutsch=> encapture</br>Syn: delight, enchant, enrapture, enthral, ravish, transport Unfortunately, people are skipping to the assumed end of the debate right away and concentrating their efforts on <u>trading <b>ad hominem</b> attacks.</u> For years these master magicians have been <u><b>enthralling</b> audiences</u> with their astounding illusions Vocab 1000 Difficult GRE words SMB Examword
1318 1319 1320 enthrall chary capture; attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence; hold in bondage or subjection cautious; sparing or restrained about giving verb adj. Latin: en- "make, put in" + thrall "drallen" in Deutsch=> encapture</br>Syn: delight, enchant, enrapture, enthral, ravish, transport the adjective from care For years these master magicians have been <u><b>enthralling</b> audiences</u> with their astounding illusions As he lost two teeth in last year’s rugby season, he was <b>chary</b> of signing up again this year. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1343 1344 1345 term ter</br>terr end land</br> earth Greek/Latin root terminal</br> terminus</br> terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> Latin words nko
1344 1345 1346 ter</br>terr therm land</br> earth heat Greek/Latin root terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> Latin words nko
1345 1346 1347 therm tort</br>tors heat twist Greek/Latin root thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> torsion</br> Latin words nko
1346 1347 1348 tort</br>tors equine twist relating to, or characteristic of a horse Greek/Latin root adj. Latin equinus "of a horse, of horses; of horsehair," from equus "horse"</br>bovine - cows, porcine -pigs, feline- cats, canine -dogs torsion</br> Many young girls go through an <u><b>equine</b> phase</u>, where they are obsessed with all things horse—books, dolls, images, and, last but not least, actual horseback riding. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1347 1348 1349 equine espouse relating to, or characteristic of a horse take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt adj. verb Latin equinus "of a horse, of horses; of horsehair," from equus "horse"</br>bovine - cows, porcine -pigs, feline- cats, canine -dogs same word root as "spouse". Originally espouse did mean "to marry," but meaning evolved to include other long-term commitments as well, such as support for a principle or a cause Many young girls go through an <u><b>equine</b> phase</u>, where they are obsessed with all things horse—books, dolls, images, and, last but not least, actual horseback riding. I have a friend who <b>espouses</b> environmentalism and as a result walks whenever possible instead of taking the car 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1348 1349 1350 espouse espy take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt catch sight of; glimpse; discover at a distance verb same word root as "spouse". Originally espouse did mean "to marry," but meaning evolved to include other long-term commitments as well, such as support for a principle or a cause Deutsche Wortstamm :spähen</br> primarily a literary word that you'll mostly find in books.</br>Syn: descry, spot, spy I have a friend who <b>espouses</b> environmentalism and as a result walks whenever possible instead of taking the car among the several horses … she <b>espied</b> the white mustang 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1349 1350 1351 espy umbra catch sight of; glimpse; discover at a distance shade verb Greek/Latin root Deutsche Wortstamm :spähen</br> primarily a literary word that you'll mostly find in books.</br>Syn: descry, spot, spy among the several horses … she <b>espied</b> the white mustang penumbra</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1403 1404 1405 extenuate extirpate weaken; lessen or attempt to lessen seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly verb Latin: "to thin" or "make thin"(same root as "extend") "to weed out by the roots."</br>Syn: wiped out, erradicate, root out, uproot. The fact that the woman was repeatedly beaten and debased by her husband were accepted as <u><b>extenuating</b> circumstances</u> for her murdering him. 1a. Hopefully <u>the fumigation will <b>extirpate</b> the bedbugs</u> brought with me in my suitcase on my travels.</br>1b. The dodo was <b>extirpated</b> due to hunting and the introduction of predators in their habitat. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1404 1405 1406 extirpate extrinsic root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly 1. external; not essential; extraneous verb adj. "to weed out by the roots."</br>Syn: wiped out, erradicate, root out, uproot. </br>Syn: accidental, adventitious, alien, extraneous, external, foreign, supervenient</br>Ant : intrinsic 1a. Hopefully <u>the fumigation will <b>extirpate</b> the bedbugs</u> brought with me in my suitcase on my travels.</br>1b. The dodo was <b>extirpated</b> due to hunting and the introduction of predators in their habitat. 1a. You have to consider the <b>extrinsic</b> factors in the success of the business.</br>1b. The feature is extrinsic to the building 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1405 1406 1407 extrinsic re 1. external; not essential; extraneous back</br> again adj. Latin Prefix </br>Syn: accidental, adventitious, alien, extraneous, external, foreign, supervenient</br>Ant : intrinsic 1a. You have to consider the <b>extrinsic</b> factors in the success of the business.</br>1b. The feature is extrinsic to the building return 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1406 1407 1408 re retro back</br> again backward Latin Prefix return retroactively, Latin words nko
1407 1408 1409 retro se backward apart</br> away Latin Prefix retroactively, separate Latin words nko
1408 1409 1410 se ipso facto apart</br> away by that very fact or act , as an inevitable result Latin Prefix Latin Latin: Ipso facto literally means "by that very fact" separate A liberal arts education does not <b>ipso facto</b> lead to a life of low-wage jobs and financial irresponsibility Latin words vocab nko SMB
1409 1410 1411 ipso facto exalt/exult by that very fact or act , as an inevitable result To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. Latin verb Latin: Ipso facto literally means "by that very fact" ex "out, out of, from within" + <b>a</b>ltus "high"=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex"out, out of, from within" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy A liberal arts education does not <b>ipso facto</b> lead to a life of low-wage jobs and financial irresponsibility While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams. vocab Easily confused words SMB
1467 1488 1489 idolatry impassive the worship of objects or images as gods having or revealing little emotion or sensibility noun 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. 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 He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1468 1489 1490 impassive impede having or revealing little emotion or sensibility be a hindrance or obstacle to adj. verb 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. Latin impedire which literally means "to hold the feet" formed from the prefix in-, ("in") plus pes ("foot"). He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language 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
1469 1490 1491 impede impermeable be a hindrance or obstacle to preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through verb adj. Latin impedire which literally means "to hold the feet" formed from the prefix in-, ("in") plus pes ("foot"). im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable Syn of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context. 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. The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1470 1491 1492 impermeable impervious preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through not admitting of passage or capable of being affected adj. im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable Syn of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context. in- "not, opposite of" + pervius "letting things through, that can be passed through"(per=through, via=path)=>not letting things pass through. The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater. The emotional person was <b>impervious</b> to argument</br>The impervious rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1471 1492 1493 impervious inadvertently not admitting of passage or capable of being affected without knowledge or intention adj. adv. in- "not, opposite of" + pervius "letting things through, that can be passed through"(per=through, via=path)=>not letting things pass through. adv of inadvertent The emotional person was <b>impervious</b> to argument</br>The impervious rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge) Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1472 1493 1494 inadvertently incongruity without knowledge or intention the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate adv. adj. adv of inadvertent Latin: in="not" +con/m "with, together" + gruere"fall, rush" =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge) 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
1473 1494 1495 incongruity inconsequential the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate lacking worth or importance 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. It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet</u>. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1474 1495 1496 inconsequential incorporate lacking worth or importance make into a whole or make part of a whole adj. verb Latin: in- "into, in, on, upon" + verb of corpus "body" => put into a body/whole It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet.</u> According to culinary guidelines, a chef should never <b>incorporate</b> cheese into a fish dish. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1475 1496 1497 incorporate indeterminate make into a whole or make part of a whole not fixed or known in advance verb adj. Latin: in- "into, in, on, upon" + verb of corpus "body" => put into a body/whole Latin : in- "not" + determinare "to enclose, bound, set limits to" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable According to culinary guidelines, a chef should never <b>incorporate</b> cheese into a fish dish. “the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1476 1497 1498 indeterminate indigence not fixed or known in advance a state of extreme poverty or destitution adj. noun Latin : in- "not" + determinare "to enclose, bound, set limits to" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable </br>Syn: need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization, penury, beggary, mendicancy, mendicity, impoverishment, poorness, poverty “the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u> She even forbade me to write about anything in my college essay that hinted at our immigrant indigence. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1477 1498 1499 indigence insinuate a state of extreme poverty or destitution 1. suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand</br>2. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner noun verb </br>Syn: need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization, penury, beggary, mendicancy, mendicity, impoverishment, poorness, poverty Latin: in: in + sinuare "to wind, bend, curve"=> "wind one's way into."</br> Syn: 1. adumbrate, intimate, hint, suggest </br>2. bring in, introduce She even forbade me to write about anything in my college essay that hinted at our immigrant indigence. 1. I <b>insinuated</b> that I did not like his wife. </br>2. He <b>insinuated</b> himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1478 1499 1500 insinuate insularity 1. suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand</br>2. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner the state of being isolated or detached verb noun Latin: in: in + sinuare "to wind, bend, curve"=> "wind one's way into."</br> Syn: 1. adumbrate, intimate, hint, suggest </br>2. bring in, introduce Latin: insula, for "island."</br> Deutsch= Insel </br>Syn: detachment, insularism, insulation 1. I <b>insinuated</b> that I did not like his wife. </br>2. He <b>insinuated</b> himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table Their <b>insularity</b> led to the belief that they were the best in all things. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1479 1500 1501 insularity intransigence the state of being isolated or detached stubborn refusal to compromise or change noun Latin: insula, for "island."</br> Deutsch= Insel </br>Syn: detachment, insularism, insulation in-: "not" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness Their <b>insularity</b> led to the belief that they were the best in all things. 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
1490 1512 1513 negate officious 1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required. verb adj. backforming of negation :"deny, make negative or null" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie 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. 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. 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 Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1491 1513 1514 officious opprobrium intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required. a state of extreme dishonor 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. Syn: obloquy, infamy The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots The celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1492 1514 1515 opprobrium pate a state of extreme dishonor liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned adj. noun Syn: obloquy, infamy French: from same word root as "paste", with the "s"dissapearing again. The celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media. He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1493 1515 1516 pate pathological liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition noun adj. French: from same word root as "paste", with the "s"dissapearing again. Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b> 1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u> </br>2. The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1494 1516 1517 pathological penury 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization adj. noun Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease Latin: penuria= scarcity 1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u> </br>2. The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b></u>. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1495 1517 1518 penury perennial a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization lasting an indefinitely long time noun adj. Latin: penuria= scarcity Latin per-, "through" + annus, or "year.</br>Syn: long, repeated, recurrent, continual My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u> At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last . Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1496 1518 1519 perennial permeable lasting an indefinitely long time allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through adj. Latin per-, "through" + annus, or "year.</br>Syn: long, repeated, recurrent, continual Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass"=>pass through</br> At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last . The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1504 1527 1529 propensity proscribe a natural inclination command against adj. verb Old English: obsolete adjective propense "inclined, prone"</br>Syn: leaning, proclivity Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine My sister <u>has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1505 1529 1530 proscribe qualified command against 1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid verb adj. Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. 1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1506 1530 1531 qualified quiescent 1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid being quiet or still or inactive adj. adj. Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet 1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light 1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1507 1531 1532 quiescent rarefied being quiet or still or inactive 1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density adj. adj. Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet Syn1: levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime 1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. 1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1508 1532 1533 rarefied recluse 1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density one who lives in solitude adj. noun Syn1: levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte 1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u> St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1509 1533 1534 recluse refractory one who lives in solitude stubbornly resistant to authority or control noun adj. Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte Latin meaning "breaking up, obstinate", also "not responsive to something. St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1510 1534 1535 refractory relegate stubbornly resistant to authority or control assign to a lower position adj. verb Latin meaning "breaking up, obstinate", also "not responsive to something. Latin: re- "back" + legare "send with a commission" =>send to a "place in a position of inferiority Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures. <u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1525 1553 1554 tirade truculence a speech of violent denunciation stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile noun adj. French tirade "a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out" (16c.), from tirer "draw out, endure, suffer, Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1526 1554 1555 truculence unwarranted stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile incapable of being justified or explained adj. Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1527 1555 1556 unwarranted veracious incapable of being justified or explained habitually speaking the truth adj. Latin: from verus "true"</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an "e") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water “Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1528 1556 1557 veracious vituperative habitually speaking the truth marked by harshly abusive criticism adj. Latin: from verus "true"</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an "e") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say "try harder next time." Instead it gives the sense of "go away and never come back." “Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1529 1557 1558 vituperative wary marked by harshly abusive criticism marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adj. Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say "try harder next time." Instead it gives the sense of "go away and never come back." same word root as "war"in English and "Gewahr" in Deutsch The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers</u>. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1530 1558 1559 wary zealot marked by keen caution and watchful prudence a fervent and even militant proponent of something adj. noun same word root as "war"in English and "Gewahr" in Deutsch The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers.</u> During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.   Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1531 1559 1560 zealot excise a fervent and even militant proponent of something cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting noun verb The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.   It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1546 1674 1675 tenacity windfall the quality of being determined to do or achieve something A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature adj. noun </br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. Vocab Prepscholar
1547 1675 1419 windfall portending A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature to give an omen or anticipatory sign of noun verb from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven Latin : por- "forward" + "tendere" "to stretch"=>"stretching forward to predict." or foretell." With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. 1a. The distant thunder <b>portended</b> a storm. </b>1b. If you're superstitious, a black cat <b>portends</b> trouble Vocab AMB Prepscholar Examword
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"Syn: refrain, desist, hold back",
"Doctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking</u> cigarettes.",
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