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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" 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" 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" 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 <b>apathy</b> 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" 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" 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 <b>appease</b> the religious right " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
68 "appropriate" "1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. </br>2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for ""steal""" "adj. , verb" "Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad. " "1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2. The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b> food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied. " "Homonym" "MSU" 68 "appropriate" "1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. </br>2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for ""steal""" "adj. , verb" "Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad. " "1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2. The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b> food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied. " "Homonym" "MSU"
69 "aqua" "water " "Greek/Latin root" "aquarium</br> aqueous " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 69 "aqua" "water " "Greek/Latin root" "aquarium</br> aqueous " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
70 "arbiter" "a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter" "noun" " French arbitre= ""arbiter, judge"" </br>Syn: authority, judge, controller" "The <u><b>arbiter</b> helps the divorcing couple</u> come to terms on a settlement" "Least Difficult" "FT" 70 "arbiter" "a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter" "noun" " French arbitre= ""arbiter, judge"" </br>Syn: authority, judge, controller" "The <u><b>arbiter</b> helps the divorcing couple</u> come to terms on a settlement" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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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" 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" 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" 83 "ascetic" " austere or self-denying" "adj. " " Greek: asketes ""monk, hermit"" + ïc""nature of, like" "The monk leads an <b>ascetic</b> life. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
84 "accolade" "award of merit; expression of approval; praise" " noun" " French accoler meant to ""embrace the neck"" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony. " "Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 84 "accolade" "award of merit; expression of approval; praise" " noun" " French accoler meant to ""embrace the neck"" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony. " "Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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" 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 </b>assuage</b> 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" 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 </b>astonishment</b> when I gave him the bag of money. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
87 "-ate" "cause, make " "verb" "liquidate</br> segregate " "Suffix" "MSU" 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" 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"
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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" 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"
92 "audio" "hear</br> sound" "Greek/Latin root" "audiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 92 "audio" "hear</br> sound" "Greek/Latin root" "audiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
93 "acidulous" " slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic" " adj. " "Latin acidulus ""slightly sour"" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour" "1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 93 "acidulous" " slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic" " adj. " "Latin acidulus ""slightly sour"" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour" "1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
94 "austere" " severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance" "adj. " " Old French austere ""strict, severe, harsh, cruel"" </br>Syn: unadorned, subdued, stark" "Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 94 "austere" " severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance" "adj. " " Old French austere ""strict, severe, harsh, cruel"" </br>Syn: unadorned, subdued, stark" "Instead of being bleak and </b>austere</b> , hospitals should be warm and cheery. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
95 "auto" "self " "Greek/Latin root" "automatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 95 "auto" "self " "Greek/Latin root" "automatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
96 "avarice" " greed" "noun" " Latin (via French) avaritia ""greed, inordinate desire" "The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 96 "avarice" " greed" "noun" " Latin (via French) avaritia ""greed, inordinate desire" "The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is <b>avarice</b> - greed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
97 "discursive" "1. moving from topic to topic without order </br> 97 "discursive" "1. moving from topic to topic without order </br>
2: proceeding coherently from topic to topic: marked by analytical reasoning" " adj. " "Latin discursus ""a running about""</br>Note that def 1. and def</br>2. are in essence opposites ito 1. being a random move from point to point and def</br>2. being a structured moving from point to point. </br> Def</br>2. is often in academic context" "1. I started reading the book, but the a <u>rambling <b>discursive</b> contents</u> soon put me off. </br>2. Her <b>discursive</b> dissertation on Colonial American women was well-argued and well-reasoned, impressing her professors. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 2: proceeding coherently from topic to topic: marked by analytical reasoning" " adj. " "Latin discursus ""a running about""</br>Note that def 1. and def</br>2. are in essence opposites ito 1. being a random move from point to point and def</br>2. being a structured moving from point to point. </br> Def</br>2. is often in academic context" "1. I started reading the book, but the a <u>rambling <b>discursive</b> contents</u> soon put me off. </br>2. Her <b>discursive</b> dissertation on Colonial American women was well-argued and well-reasoned, impressing her professors. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
98 "aver" " to assert or allege. to declare" "verb" "Deutsch: beteuern, behaupten. </br> Latin ad ""to"" + verus ""true"" - later meaning to assert with confident" "Many of those who voted for the President, <u>his opponent <b>averred</b></u>, did so because they were rooked by devious lies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 98 "aver" " to assert or allege. to declare" "verb" "Deutsch: beteuern, behaupten. </br> Latin ad ""to"" + verus ""true"" - later meaning to assert with confident" "Many of those who voted for the President, <u>his opponent <b>averred</b></u>, did so because they were rooked by devious lies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
99 "disembodied" "divested of a body; ceased to be corporal; incorporeal. " " adj. " "dis=Reverse + embody= ""a soul or spirit that has been put into a physical form""" "The magians' trick made it appear that a <b>disembodied</b> head was floating in the air" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 99 "disembodied" "divested of a body; ceased to be corporal; incorporeal. " " adj. " "dis=Reverse + embody= ""a soul or spirit that has been put into a physical form""" "The magians' trick made it appear that a <b>disembodied</b> head was floating in the air" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
100 "banal" " boring, cliché, repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse" "adj. " "<u>I was bored to death because of his <b>banal</b> conversation</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 100 "banal" " boring, cliché, repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse" "adj. " "<u>I was bored to death because of his <b>banal</b> conversation</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
101 "barefaced" "unconcealed, shameless, or brazen" "adj. " "with face uncovered or shaven; "" see bare + face: Thus, ""unconcealed" "It would be a barefaced lie to claim that there is freedom in Venezuela" "Common GRE" "MSU" 101 "barefaced" "unconcealed, shameless, or brazen" "adj. " "with face uncovered or shaven; "" see bare + face: Thus, ""unconcealed" "It would be a barefaced lie to claim that there is freedom in Venezuela" "Common GRE" "MSU"
102 "belie" " give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed" "verb" "Old English beleogan (Deutsch: belügen" "Janice hoped her smile would belie the sadness she felt. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 102 "belie" " give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed" "verb" "Old English beleogan (Deutsch: belügen" "Janice hoped her smile would <b>belie</b> the sadness she felt. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
103 "bene" "well</br> favorable " "Greek/Latin root" "benefit</br> benevolent</br> benefactor</br> beneficent " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 103 "bene" "well</br> favorable " "Greek/Latin root" "benefit</br> benevolent</br> benefactor</br> beneficent " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
104 "benign" " gentle, harmless" "adj. " " Latin ""well born"" bene ""well"" + "" genus ""birth"" " "Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 104 "benign" " gentle, harmless" "adj. " " Latin ""well born"" bene ""well"" + "" genus ""birth"" " "Grandfather fortunately had a <b>benign</b> form of cancer" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
105 "bi" "two " "Greek/Latin root" "bi-partisan</br> bisexual</br> biennial</br> binary</br> bicuspid</br> bivalve " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 105 "bi" "two " "Greek/Latin root" "bi-partisan</br> bisexual</br> biennial</br> binary</br> bicuspid</br> bivalve " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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" 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" 107 "bible" "book " "Greek/Latin root" "bibliography</br> Bible</br> bibliophile " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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145 "adjure" "1. command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath, </br>2. ask with a more demanding tone, appeal to or entreat earnestly; " " verb" "Syn1 burden, charge, saddle </br>Syn2: beseech, bid, conjure, entreat, press" "1. She <u><b>adjured</b> him to present the events</u> precisely as he witnessed them. </br>2. I <b>adjure</b> each and every one of you to never disclose to anyone what has been spoken here today. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 145 "adjure" "1. command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath, </br>2. ask with a more demanding tone, appeal to or entreat earnestly; " " verb" "Syn1 burden, charge, saddle </br>Syn2: beseech, bid, conjure, entreat, press" "1. She <u><b>adjured</b> him to present the events</u> precisely as he witnessed them. </br>2. I <b>adjure</b> each and every one of you to never disclose to anyone what has been spoken here today. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
146 "chorale </br> corral" "n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir </br>n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place" "noun" "Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. " "<u>Maimie always <b>corraled</b> Marnie into serving as secretary</u> for the meetings. </br>The <b>chorale</b> originated when Martin Luther translated <u>sacred songs into the vernacular language</u> " "Homophone" "MSU" 146 "chorale </br> corral" "n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir </br>n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place" "noun" "Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. " "<u>Maimie always <b>corraled</b> Marnie into serving as secretary</u> for the meetings. </br>The <b>chorale</b> originated when Martin Luther translated <u>sacred songs into the vernacular language</u> " "Homophone" "MSU"
147 "chronic" "(Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate" "adj. " "Greek: chronos=time+ic=nature of/like=>lasting a long time</br>Syn: constant, continuing, persistent " "Pessimists think the productivity problem is <b>chronic</b>. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 147 "chronic" "(Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate" "adj. " "Greek: chronos=time+ic=nature of/like=>lasting a long time</br>Syn: constant, continuing, persistent " "Pessimists think the productivity problem is <b>chronic</b>. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
148 "chronological" " ordered by time" "adj. " "Latin: chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adj. s" "He went through the events in chronological order" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 148 "chronological" " ordered by time" "adj. " "Latin: chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adj. s" "He went through the events in <b>chronological<b> order" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
149 "-cian" "having a specific skill " "noun " "magician</br> optician</br> physician " "Suffix" "MSU" 149 "-cian" "having a specific skill " "noun " "magician</br> optician</br> physician " "Suffix" "MSU"
150 "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 150 "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
151 "adornment" "embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament" " noun" "Latin root is adornare, ""equip or embellish. """ "A small <b>adornment</b> of parsley was added to the chef’s dish to make it look better. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 151 "adornment" "embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament" " noun" "Latin root is adornare, ""equip or embellish. """ "A small <b>adornment</b> of parsley was added to the chef’s dish to make it look better. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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179 "cosmopolitan" " of or relating to a large city or massive urban area" "adj. " "belonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society. </br>adj. sophisticated" "With its hugely diverse population, <u>New York City is considered one of the most <b>cosmopolitan</b></u> cities in the world" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 179 "cosmopolitan" " of or relating to a large city or massive urban area" "adj. " "belonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society. </br>adj. sophisticated" "With its hugely diverse population, <u>New York City is considered one of the most <b>cosmopolitan</b></u> cities in the world" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
180 "covet" " to desire something that does not belong to you" "verb" "old French: to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others, " "In the book by Dickens, the miser did <u>nothing but <b>covet</b> money</u></br>10th commandment: You shall not <b>covet</b> your neighbor's wife, . . etc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 180 "covet" " to desire something that does not belong to you" "verb" "old French: to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others, " "In the book by Dickens, the miser did <u>nothing but <b>covet</b> money</u></br>10th commandment: You shall not <b>covet</b> your neighbor's wife, . . etc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
181 "cracy" "rule " "Greek/Latin root" "democracy</br> theocracy</br> technocracy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 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" 182 "craft" "n. skill" "noun" "as adjective it means ""cunning""- a crafty pickpocket" "The retired teacher is looking for a new <b>craft</b> 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" 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" 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" 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>. </b>" "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" 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" 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" 188 "-cule, ling " "very small " "adj. , noun " "molecule</br> miniscule</br> " "Suffix" "MSU"
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" 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"
190 "-cy " "action, function " "noun " "advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy " "Suffix" "MSU" 190 "-cy " "action, function " "noun " "advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy " "Suffix" "MSU"
191 "dearth" "lack, scarcity" "noun" " Old English deore ""precious, costly"" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th" "The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 191 "dearth" "lack, scarcity" "noun" " Old English deore ""precious, costly"" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th" "The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
192 "decorum" "appropriate manners and conduct" "noun" "same root at déco" "Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 192 "decorum" "appropriate manners and conduct" "noun" "same root at déco" "Not understanding <b>decorum</b> at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
193 "amenity" "1. a feature that contributes to comfort or value. </br>2. the overall pleasantness that results from all those cool features. " " noun" "1. The walk-in closet was <u>my favorite <b>amenity</b></u> in the apartment. </br>2. he discovered the amenities of reading at an early age”" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 193 "amenity" "1. a feature that contributes to comfort or value. </br>2. the overall pleasantness that results from all those cool features. " " noun" "1. The walk-in closet was <u>my favorite <b>amenity</b></u> in the apartment. </br>2. he discovered the amenities of reading at an early age”" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
194 "deference" "courteous regard for people's feelings" "noun" " French déférence (16c. ), défé""to yield, comply" " He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 194 "deference" "courteous regard for people's feelings" "noun" " French déférence (16c. ), défé""to yield, comply" " He held his tongue in <b>deference</b> to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
195 "deflect" " divert or cause to ricochet" "verb" "de=away + flect = bend" "He deflected the attack with a defty response" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 195 "deflect" " divert or cause to ricochet" "verb" "de=away + flect = bend" "He deflected the attack with a defty response" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
196 "deft" " skill, acumen, manual dexterity" "adj. " "unclear origin" "The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 196 "deft" " skill, acumen, manual dexterity" "adj. " "unclear origin" "The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
197 "deign" "Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity" "verb" "Syn: come down one's high horse" "If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 197 "deign" "Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity" "verb" "Syn: come down one's high horse" "If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
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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" 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" 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" 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 <b>detachment</b> 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 213 "determinant" " a strong factor in an outcome" "noun" "Latin: de= ""off"" + terminare ""to mark the end or boundary</br>Deutsch: Bestimmungsfaktor" "The key <b>determinant<b> for social security deductions are the conditions at year end
" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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" 215 "dia" "across</br> through " "Greek/Latin root" "diagonal</br> dialectic</br> dialogue</br> diagnosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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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" 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" 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" 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 "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" 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 <b>discern</b> whether or not his eyes were red. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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" 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" 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"
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240 "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign" "verb" " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy, " "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 240 "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign" "verb" " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy, " "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
241 "dissemble </br> disassemble" "Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self, to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe" "adj. , verb" "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation" "the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 241 "dissemble </br> disassemble" "Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self, to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe" "adj. , verb" "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation" "the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
242 "disseminate" " to spread widely (esp. information)" "verb" "Latin: dis- ""in every direction"" (see dis-) + seminare ""to plant, propagate"" from semen (genitive seminis) ""seed""" "The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 242 "disseminate" " to spread widely (esp. information)" "verb" "Latin: dis- ""in every direction"" (see dis-) + seminare ""to plant, propagate"" from semen (genitive seminis) ""seed""" "The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
243 "dissonance" "disagreeable sounds, a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement, " "noun" "Latin: dissonantem""differ in sound"", ie lack of harmony" "The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinion" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 243 "dissonance" "disagreeable sounds, a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement, " "noun" "Latin: dissonantem""differ in sound"", ie lack of harmony" "The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by <b>dissonance</b> among opinion" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
244 "diverge" " to split apart, esp. a road or path" "verb" "Laitin: assimilated form of dis- ""apart"" + vergere ""to bend, turn, tend toward""</br> opposite of converge" "Knowing that everyone would <b>diverge</b> after graduation, she was worried that she would not see her friends anymore. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 244 "diverge" " to split apart, esp. a road or path" "verb" "Laitin: assimilated form of dis- ""apart"" + vergere ""to bend, turn, tend toward""</br> opposite of converge" "Knowing that everyone would <b>diverge</b> after graduation, she was worried that she would not see her friends anymore. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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" 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"
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250 "-dom" "quality, realm, office" "noun " "freedom</br> kingdom</br> wisdom</br> thralldom " "Suffix" "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" 251 "dominus" "lord </br> master" "Greek/Latin root" "dominant</br> dominion " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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" 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 "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" 253 "dupe" " to deceive or fool" "verb" "French, duper" "My brother is a schemer who is always trying to <b>dupe</b> people out of their money. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
254 "dynasthai" "be able " "Greek/Latin root" "dynamic</br> dynamo</br> dynasty</br> dynamite " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 254 "dynasthai" "be able " "Greek/Latin root" "dynamic</br> dynamo</br> dynasty</br> dynamite " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
255 "disquiet" "make uneasy or anxious; trouble" " verb" "Latin: dis, ""lack of"" or ""not""+ quietus, ""calm, at rest, or free from exertion. ""=>lack of calm" "The next few days were <b>disquieting</b> for the country, especially after the premier was transferred to intensive care. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 255 "disquiet" "make uneasy or anxious; trouble" " verb" "Latin: dis, ""lack of"" or ""not""+ quietus, ""calm, at rest, or free from exertion. ""=>lack of calm" "The next few days were <b>disquieting</b> for the country, especially after the premier was transferred to intensive care. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
256 "eccentric" " quirky or unusual" "adj. " " Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros ""out of the center"" (as opposed to concentric), ek ""out"" (see ex-) + kentron ""center""+ ic=nature of, like. Meaning now modified to ""odd or whimsical person""" "The <u><b>eccentric</b> artist</u> was quite happy to walk around with green hair" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 256 "eccentric" " quirky or unusual" "adj. " " Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros ""out of the center"" (as opposed to concentric), ek ""out"" (see ex-) + kentron ""center""+ ic=nature of, like. Meaning now modified to ""odd or whimsical person""" "The <u><b>eccentric</b> artist</u> was quite happy to walk around with green hair" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
257 "apocryphal" "untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious" " adj. " "Originally, apocryphal was reserved for religious writings that were not included in the Torah or the New Testament as their text divinity was not certain. " "The old man often shared <b><u>apocryphal</b> ghost stories</u> with anyone who would listen. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 257 "apocryphal" "untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious" " adj. " "Originally, apocryphal was reserved for religious writings that were not included in the Torah or the New Testament as their text divinity was not certain. " "The old man often shared <b><u>apocryphal</b> ghost stories</u> with anyone who would listen. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
258 "eclectic" "selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like" " Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 258 "eclectic" "selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like" " Many modern decorators prefer an <b>eclectic</b> style. (n: eclecticism)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
259 "-ee" "one who receives the action " "noun " "employee</br> nominee</br> refugee " "Suffix" "MSU" 259 "-ee" "one who receives the action " "noun " "employee</br> nominee</br> refugee " "Suffix" "MSU"
260 "effect </br> affect" "affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio" "noun, verb" "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling" "The most <u>common side <b>effects</b></u> of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 260 "effect </br> affect" "affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio" "noun, verb" "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling" "The most <u>common side <b>effects</b></u> of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
261 "apogee" "the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively: peak, highest value" " noun" "Latin: apo= ""furthest""+ geo=""earth""=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth""</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee. " "Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 261 "apogee" "the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively: peak, highest value" " noun" "Latin: apo= ""furthest""+ geo=""earth""=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth""</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee. " "Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
262 "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "Latin: efficacia ""efficacy, efficiency""" "The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 262 "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "Latin: efficacia ""efficacy, efficiency""" "The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj. , noun" "Latin: ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU" 263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj. , noun" "Latin: ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU"
264 "ego" "I</br> self " "Greek/Latin root" "ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 264 "ego" "I</br> self " "Greek/Latin root" "ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
265 "elegy" "a mournful poem; a lament for the dead" "noun" "Greek elegeia ode ""an elegaic song"", where elegos= ""poem or song of lament" "When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 265 "elegy" "a mournful poem; a lament for the dead" "noun" "Greek elegeia ode ""an elegaic song"", where elegos= ""poem or song of lament" "When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving <b>elegy</b> for her. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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" 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" 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"
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287 "enigma" "a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand" "noun" "Latin: aenigma=""riddle""</br>Syn: puzzle, mystery" "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 287 "enigma" "a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand" "noun" "Latin: aenigma=""riddle""</br>Syn: puzzle, mystery" "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
288 "entitlement" " belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law" "noun" "The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 288 "entitlement" " belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law" "noun" "The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
289 "aquifer" "underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc" " noun" "Latin :aqui-: ""water"" + -fer ""bearing"" from ferre ""to bear, carry""" "China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 289 "aquifer" "underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc" " noun" "Latin :aqui-: ""water"" + -fer ""bearing"" from ferre ""to bear, carry""" "China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
290 "ephemeral" "anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day" "adj. " "Syn: fleeting, passing, short-lived" "An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 290 "ephemeral" "anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day" "adj. " "Syn: fleeting, passing, short-lived" "An <b>ephemeral</b> moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
291 "aquiline" "curved or hooked like an eagle's beak, generally referred to noses. " " adj. " "Latin aquilinus ""of or like an eagle""" "The Nazi's generally depicted Jews with an <u><b>aquiline</b> nose</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 291 "aquiline" "curved or hooked like an eagle's beak, generally referred to noses. " " adj. " "Latin aquilinus ""of or like an eagle""" "The Nazi's generally depicted Jews with an <u><b>aquiline</b> nose</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
292 "epi" "upon</br> over " "Greek/Latin root" "epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 292 "epi" "upon</br> over " "Greek/Latin root" "epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
293 "equable" " even-tempered, not given to much change or variation" "adj. " "Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 293 "equable" " even-tempered, not given to much change or variation" "adj. " "Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
294 "equivocal" "ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate)" "adj. " "Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice. => ie. unclear" "Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal. </b>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 294 "equivocal" "ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate)" "adj. " "Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice. => ie. unclear" "Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal. </b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
295 "equivocate" " to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive" "verb" "Equivocate is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal. " "Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and <b>equivocate</b> his answers. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 295 "equivocate" " to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive" "verb" "Equivocate is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal. " "Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and <b>equivocate</b> his answers. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
296 "-er, or " "on who, that which " "Suffix" "baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer " "Suffix" "MSU" 296 "-er, or " "on who, that which " "Suffix" "baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer " "Suffix" "MSU"
297 "erroneous" " incorrect" "adj. " "Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 297 "erroneous" " incorrect" "adj. " "Despite the fact that you used an <b>erroneous</b> method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
298 "arboreal" "tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees" " adj. " "Latin arboreus= ""pertaining to trees" "1. The <u><b>arboreal</b> primates</u> arrived at the Zoo from the Congo. </br>2. our cabin is in a forest and thus we have stunning <u><b>arboreal</b> views</u> from the deck. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 298 "arboreal" "tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees" " adj. " "Latin arboreus= ""pertaining to trees" "1. The <u><b>arboreal</b> primates</u> arrived at the Zoo from the Congo. </br>2. our cabin is in a forest and thus we have stunning <u><b>arboreal</b> views</u> from the deck. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
299 "erudite" " learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)" "adj. " "Latin: ex ""out"" + rudis ""unskilled, rough, unlearned""=>bring out from the rough" "High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 299 "erudite" " learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)" "adj. " "Latin: ex ""out"" + rudis ""unskilled, rough, unlearned""=>bring out from the rough" "High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
300 "-escent" "in the process of becoming" "adj. , noun " "adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent" "Suffix" "MSU" 300 "-escent" "in the process of becoming" "adj. , noun " "adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent" "Suffix" "MSU"
301 "eschew" " avoid or abstain from" "verb" "same root as: German scheuen ""to fear, shun, shrink from""" "True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 301 "eschew" " avoid or abstain from" "verb" "same root as: German scheuen ""to fear, shun, shrink from""" "True vegetarians <b>eschew</b> food items that come from living animals. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
302 "-ese" "a native of " "adj. , noun " "Javanese</br> Vietnamese " "Suffix" "MSU" 302 "-ese" "a native of " "adj. , noun " "Javanese</br> Vietnamese " "Suffix" "MSU"
303 "-esis, osis" "action, process, condition " "noun " "genesis</br> hypnosis</br> neurosis</br> osmosis " "Suffix" "MSU" 303 "-esis, osis" "action, process, condition " "noun " "genesis</br> hypnosis</br> neurosis</br> osmosis " "Suffix" "MSU"
304 "archetype" "prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned" " noun" "Greek: arkhē ""beginning, origin, first place"" + typos ""model, type, blow, mark of a blow""=>first model" "If you have long blonde hair, a sparkly ball gown, and a fairy godmother hovering over your head, you're the archetype of a fairytale princess. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 304 "archetype" "prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned" " noun" "Greek: arkhē ""beginning, origin, first place"" + typos ""model, type, blow, mark of a blow""=>first model" "If you have long blonde hair, a sparkly ball gown, and a fairy godmother hovering over your head, you're the archetype of a fairytale princess. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
305 "esoteric" " obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few" "adj. " "Syn: abstruse, obscure, arcane </br>ic=""nature of, like" "The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)</br>The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 305 "esoteric" " obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few" "adj. " "Syn: abstruse, obscure, arcane </br>ic=""nature of, like" "The <b>esoteric</b> discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)</br>The subjects at hand often sound <b>esoteric</b>, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
306 "-ess" "female " "noun " "poetess</br> goddess " "Suffix" "MSU" 306 "-ess" "female " "noun " "poetess</br> goddess " "Suffix" "MSU"
307 "estimable" " deserving respect, esteem, and admiration" "adj. " "Our estimable professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 307 "estimable" " deserving respect, esteem, and admiration" "adj. " "Our <b>estimable</b> professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
308 "-et, ette " "small one, group " "noun " "midget</br> octet</br> baronet</br> " "Suffix" "MSU" 308 "-et, ette " "small one, group " "noun " "midget</br> octet</br> baronet</br> " "Suffix" "MSU"
309 "ethos" "the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community" "noun" "Syn: character, atmosphere, climate" "Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit. leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos" "Least Difficult" "FT" 309 "ethos" "the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community" "noun" "Syn: character, atmosphere, climate" "Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit. leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos" "Least Difficult" "FT"
310 "arraign" "officially charge someone in a court of law" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + *rationare, from ratio ""argumentation; reckoning""=> ie. presenting an account — a record — of the thing the person has done wrong. " "The accused was <u><b>arraigned</b> in court</u>: the official charge was read and the accused responded by saying ""not guilty. """ "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 310 "arraign" "officially charge someone in a court of law" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + *rationare, from ratio ""argumentation; reckoning""=> ie. presenting an account — a record — of the thing the person has done wrong. " "The accused was <u><b>arraigned</b> in court</u>: the official charge was read and the accused responded by saying ""not guilty. """ "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
311 "eulogy" " memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral" "noun" "The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspirin" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 311 "eulogy" " memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral" "noun" "The rabbi’s <b>eulogy</b> was both heartfelt and inspiring." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
312 "ex" "out " "Greek/Latin root" "exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 312 "ex" "out " "Greek/Latin root" "exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
313 "arrears" "being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation" " noun" " Old French ariere ""behind, backward""" "Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears</b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 313 "arrears" "being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation" " noun" " Old French ariere ""behind, backward""" "Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears</b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
314 "exacerbate" " to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate" "verb" "The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 314 "exacerbate" " to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate" "verb" "The decision to fortify the border <b>exacerbated</b> tensions. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
315 "exacting" " challenging, demanding, grueling" "adj. " "Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 315 "exacting" " challenging, demanding, grueling" "adj. " "Sarah’s <b>exacting</b> client insisted she work during the holiday" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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" 317 "exculpate" "pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless " "verb" "The evidence tended to <b>exculpate</b> 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" 318 "exigent" " urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing" "adj. " "An <b>exigent</b> 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" 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" 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"
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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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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"
330 "facetious" " Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor" "adj. " "Syn: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek. </br> ""Facetious"" stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor" "More disturbing, ' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 330 "facetious" " Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor" "adj. " "Syn: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek. </br> ""Facetious"" stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor" "More disturbing, ' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was <b>facetious</b>. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
331 "facilitate" " to make something easier or simpler" "verb" "facile=easy in French. " "Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly facilitates passing the exam" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 331 "facilitate" " to make something easier or simpler" "verb" "facile=easy in French. " "Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly <b>facilitates</b> passing the exam" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
332 "faction" "a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics" "noun" "Syn: contingent, section, sector" "One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 332 "faction" "a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics" "noun" "Syn: contingent, section, sector" "One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
333 "fallacious" "containing or based on incorrect reasoning" "adj. " " fallacy </br>Deutsch: irreführen" "He clung to the fallacious hope that she would return. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 333 "fallacious" "containing or based on incorrect reasoning" "adj. " " fallacy </br>Deutsch: irreführen" "He clung to the <b>fallacious</b> hope that she would return. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
334 "fallow" "Inactive" "adj. " "Syn: dormant, quiet, slack" "Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 334 "fallow" "Inactive" "adj. " "Syn: dormant, quiet, slack" "Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
335 "falter" "Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence" "verb" "Syn: stumble, fumble" "His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 335 "falter" "Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence" "verb" "Syn: stumble, fumble" "His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
336 "fastidious" " meticulous" "adj. " "adj. invested in cleanliness" "Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 336 "fastidious" " meticulous" "adj. " "adj. invested in cleanliness" "Constantly licking themselves, cats are <b>fastidious</b> creatures. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
337 "fathom" "1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. </br>2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it " "noun, verb" "Old English fæðm ""length of the outstretched arm"" (a measure of about six feet)" "1. <u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br>2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</b></u> her reasoning</u> on that issue. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 337 "fathom" "1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. </br>2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it " "noun, verb" "Old English fæðm ""length of the outstretched arm"" (a measure of about six feet)" "1. <u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br>2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</b></u> her reasoning</u> on that issue. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
338 "ascendancy" "superiority or decisive advantage; domination" " noun" "Latin:ascendere ""to mount, ascend, go up""" "As early as round three of the boxing match, Frazier had created an <b>ascendancy</b> that permitted him to easily knock Ali around the ring. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 338 "ascendancy" "superiority or decisive advantage; domination" " noun" "Latin:ascendere ""to mount, ascend, go up""" "As early as round three of the boxing match, Frazier had created an <b>ascendancy</b> that permitted him to easily knock Ali around the ring. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
339 "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner. , to seek favor or attention" "noun, verb" "noun: same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as ""feiern"" in Deutsch" "1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br>2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. " "Homonym" "MSU" 339 "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner. , to seek favor or attention" "noun, verb" "noun: same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as ""feiern"" in Deutsch" "1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br>2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. " "Homonym" "MSU"
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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" 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" 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" 356 "forestall" "keep from happening or arising; make impossible" "verb" "Syn: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of" "To <b>forestall</b> 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 "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" 357 "fortuitous" "Happening by a lucky chance" "adj. " "Syn: fortunate, advantageous, opportune" "Thanks to these sensible policies, and the <b>fortuitous</b> tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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"
359 "frater" "brother " "Greek/Latin root" "fraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 359 "frater" "brother " "Greek/Latin root" "fraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
360 "frugal" " economical, thrifty" "adj. " "<u>Be more <b>frugal</b> with your expenses</u>, and you will not be in debt. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 360 "frugal" " economical, thrifty" "adj. " "<u>Be more <b>frugal</b> with your expenses</u>, and you will not be in debt. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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392 "-ic" "nature of, like " "adj. " "metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic " "Suffix" "MSU" 392 "-ic" "nature of, like " "adj. " "metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic " "Suffix" "MSU"
393 "-ice" "condition, state, quality " "noun " "justice</br> malice " "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" 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 <b>iconoclast</b>, 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" 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" 397 "idem" "the same " "Greek/Latin root" "identity</br> idiopathic</br> I</br> individual " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
398 "ideo" "idea " "Greek/Latin root" "ideology</br> ideation</br> ideal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 398 "ideo" "idea " "Greek/Latin root" "ideology</br> ideation</br> ideal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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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" 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" 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" 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 "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" 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 <b>insipid</b> skits and bald propaganda. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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 "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" 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 <b>insular</b> community. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
448 "intensive" " 1. concentrated and in-depth </br>2. of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor" "adj. " "1. “the questioning was intensive”, “intensive care”, “research- intensive”, “a labor- intensive industry” </br>2. “intensive agriculture”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 448 "intensive" " 1. concentrated and in-depth </br>2. of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor" "adj. " "1. “the questioning was intensive”, “intensive care”, “research- intensive”, “a labor- intensive industry” </br>2. “intensive agriculture”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
449 "inter" "between " "Greek/Latin root" "interact</br> interstellar</br> interpret</br> interstitial " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 449 "inter" "between " "Greek/Latin root" "interact</br> interstellar</br> interpret</br> interstitial " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
450 "intermediary" " a go-between" "noun" "inter- = between, + medius= the middle =>go-between or a mediator between two other people. </br>Syn: go-between, intercessor, intermediator, mediator" "For online exchanges, I use PayPal because it is an <b>intermediary</b> that performs secure financial transactions. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 450 "intermediary" " a go-between" "noun" "inter- = between, + medius= the middle =>go-between or a mediator between two other people. </br>Syn: go-between, intercessor, intermediator, mediator" "For online exchanges, I use PayPal because it is an <b>intermediary</b> that performs secure financial transactions. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
451 "intimate" " close (as in a relationship)" "adj. " "adj. particularly private" "v. to imply" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 451 "intimate" " close (as in a relationship)" "adj. " "Syn: particularly private, often sexual in nature</br> Deutsch : intim" "The teacher was fired for having an <b>intimate</b> relationship with a student" "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 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" e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable" "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became <b>intractable</b></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" 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" 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" 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 <b>inveterate</b> liar who could not tell the truth even if you paid him" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
457 "invulnerable" " indestructible, impervious to harm" "adj. " "Syn: unconquerable, protected, safesecure, air-tight, airtight, bombproof, shellproof, defendable, defensible, impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, tight, sheltered, untouchable" "Gunners shot at the beach from <b>invulnerable</b> positions on the cliffs" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 457 "invulnerable" " indestructible, impervious to harm" "adj. " "Syn: unconquerable, protected, safesecure, air-tight, airtight, bombproof, shellproof, defendable, defensible, impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, tight, sheltered, untouchable" "Gunners shot at the beach from <b>invulnerable</b> positions on the cliffs" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
458 "-ion, sion, tion " "act of, state of, result of " "noun " "contagion</br> infection</br> aversion " "Suffix" "MSU" 458 "-ion, sion, tion " "act of, state of, result of " "noun " "contagion</br> infection</br> aversion " "Suffix" "MSU"
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" 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 "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" 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 <b>irascible. </b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
461 "irresolute" "uncertain how to act or proceed" "adj. " "Syn: indecisive, discouraged, infirm, unstable, vacillant, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed" "Because Jack is <b>irresolute</b> about the future of the stock market, he is hesitant to make a large financial investment at this time. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 461 "irresolute" "uncertain how to act or proceed" "adj. " "Syn: indecisive, discouraged, infirm, unstable, vacillant, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed" "Because Jack is <b>irresolute</b> about the future of the stock market, he is hesitant to make a large financial investment at this time. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
462 "-ish" "origin, nature, resembling " "adj. , noun" "Spanish</br> foolish</br> impish" "Suffix" "MSU" 462 "-ish" "origin, nature, resembling " "adj. , noun" "Spanish</br> foolish</br> impish" "Suffix" "MSU"
463 "-ism" "system, manner, condition " "noun " "alcoholism</br> feminism</br> heroism</br> communism " "Suffix" "MSU" 463 "-ism" "system, manner, condition " "noun " "alcoholism</br> feminism</br> heroism</br> communism " "Suffix" "MSU"
@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
467 "-ive" "causing " "Suffix" "conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive " "Suffix" "MSU" 467 "-ive" "causing " "Suffix" "conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive " "Suffix" "MSU"
468 "-ize" "to make (like) " "verb " "emphasize</br> anthropomorphize " "Suffix" "MSU" 468 "-ize" "to make (like) " "verb " "emphasize</br> anthropomorphize " "Suffix" "MSU"
469 "parricide" "Person who kills a parent or near relative" "adj. " "Latin: parus ""relative"" + cida ""killer""=> killer of relative</br> see -cide (nr. 150)" "The young criminal committed <b>parricide</b> in the hope of getting the inheritance early. " "AMB" "RATMW" 469 "parricide" "Person who kills a parent or near relative" "adj. " "Latin: parus ""relative"" + cida ""killer""=> killer of relative</br> see -cide (nr. 150)" "The young criminal committed <b>parricide</b> in the hope of getting the inheritance early. " "AMB" "RATMW"
470 "laconic" " taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words" "adj. " "Persons from Lakonia, Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words. </br>Syn: brief, concise, terse" "Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, ""If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground"" the laconic ' reply was, ""If. """ "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 470 "laconic" " taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words" "adj. " "Persons from Lakonia, Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words. </br>Syn: brief, concise, terse" "1a. Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and <b>laconic</b></br>1b. Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, ""If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground"" the <b>laconic</b> ' reply was, ""If. """ "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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" 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>leftist <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 473 "doctrinaire" "unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding" " adj. " "from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive" "The <u>leftist <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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" 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" 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" 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 <b>munificent</b> 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" 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" 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" 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"
@ -535,15 +535,15 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 <b>obdurate</b> three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
535 "obscure" " mysterious or not well-known" "adj. " "v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive" "For some obsure reason, he decided not to go ahead with the agreed-to plan. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 535 "obscure" " mysterious or not well-known" "adj. " "v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive" "For some <b>obsure</b> reason, he decided not to go ahead with the agreed-to plan. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
536 "obsequious" "attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery" "adj. " "Latin: ob ""after"" + sequi ""to follow""=>to accommodate oneself to the will of another</br>Syn: bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere" "<b>obsequious</b> shop assistants scutter about to meet the customer's every wish" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 536 "obsequious" "attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery" "adj. " "Latin: ob ""after"" + sequi ""to follow""=>to accommodate oneself to the will of another</br>Syn: bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere" "<b>obsequious</b> shop assistants scutter about to meet the customer's every wish" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
537 "obstinate" "beyond stubborn, tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield" "adj. " " obstinate is most definitely negative(although stubborn can be positive)</br>Syn: stubborn, unregenerate, inflexible, sturdy, uncompromising, disobedient, bloody-minded, cantankerous, bolshy, stroppy, bullet-headed, bullheaded, pigheaded, dogged, dour, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, unyielding, contrarious, cross-grained, determined, hardheaded, mulish, stiff-necked, strong-minded, strong-willed, intractable" "The more the parent pushes, the more <b>obstinate</b> the youngling becomes. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 537 "obstinate" "beyond stubborn, tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield" "adj. " " obstinate is most definitely negative(although stubborn can be positive)</br>Syn: stubborn, unregenerate, inflexible, sturdy, uncompromising, disobedient, bloody-minded, cantankerous, bolshy, stroppy, bullet-headed, bullheaded, pigheaded, dogged, dour, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, unyielding, contrarious, cross-grained, determined, hardheaded, mulish, stiff-necked, strong-minded, strong-willed, intractable" "The more the parent pushes, the more <b>obstinate</b> the youngling becomes. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
538 "blindside" "1. to take by surprise</br>2. to attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed" " verb" "Term from US Football, 1968" "The Corona economic downturn <u><b>blindsided</b> many investors</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 538 "blindside" "1. to take by surprise</br>2. to attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed" " verb" "Term from US Football, 1968" "The Corona economic downturn <u><b>blindsided</b> many investors</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
539 "obviate" "1. do away with</br>2. to prevent" "verb" "Latin ob ""in front of, against"" + viam, ""way""=> go against. </br> prevent, avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, stave off, ward off" "1. Doing one thing doesn’t <b>obviate</b> the need to do the other. </br>2. If you want to <u><b>obviate</b> the risk of skin cancer</u> throughout your life, it’s important that you are protected from sun exposure from the time you are an infant" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 539 "obviate" "1. do away with</br>2. to prevent" "verb" "Latin ob ""in front of, against"" + viam, ""way""=> go against. </br> prevent, avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, stave off, ward off" "1. Doing one thing doesn’t <b>obviate</b> the need to do the other. </br>2. If you want to <u><b>obviate</b> the risk of skin cancer</u> throughout your life, it’s important that you are protected from sun exposure from the time you are an infant" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
540 "boisterous" "rough and stormy; loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline" " adj. " "<u>The <b>boisterous</b> crowd</u> rose to its feet, stamping their feet and loudly cheering for the football star after he scored a game-winning goal " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 540 "boisterous" "rough and stormy; loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline" " adj. " "<u>The <b>boisterous</b> crowd</u> rose to its feet, stamping their feet and loudly cheering for the football star after he scored a game-winning goal " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
541 "bonny" "handsome; beautiful; pretty; attractively lively and graceful" " adj. " "presumably from French: bon= ""good""" "<u>My <b>bonnie</b> lies over the ocean</u>, my bonnie lies over the sea, oh bring back, oh bring back my bonnie to me', sang the homesick soldiers. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 541 "bonny" "handsome; beautiful; pretty; attractively lively and graceful" " adj. " "presumably from French: bon= ""good""" "<u>My <b>bonnie</b> lies over the ocean</u>, my bonnie lies over the sea, oh bring back, oh bring back my bonnie to me', sang the homesick soldiers. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
542 "occult" " the mystical and supernatural" "noun" "Latin occultus, = “hidden, secret. ”" "Although the pretend psychic has no occult powers, she leads people to believe she does" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 542 "occult" " the mystical and supernatural" "noun" "Latin occultus, = “hidden, secret. ”" "Although the pretend psychic has no <b>occult</b> powers, she leads people to believe she does" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
543 "offset" "1. to counterbalance or counteract </br>2. produce by offset printing technique </br>3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line" "verb, noun" "1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine. </br>3. After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 543 "offset" "1. to counterbalance or counteract </br>2. produce by offset printing technique </br>3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line" "verb, noun" "1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine. </br>3. After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
544 "-oid" "like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance)" "adj. , noun" "asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid" "Suffix" "MSU" 544 "-oid" "like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance)" "adj. , noun" "asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid" "Suffix" "MSU"
545 "olfactory" " relating to smell or the sense of smell" "adj. " "One way to try to remember the meaning of the word olfactory is to think of factory. Your nose is the ""factory"" where odors are processed. What visual is to the eyes, olfactory is to the nose. " "Healthy, adult polar bears possess <b>olfactory</b> gifts that boggle the mind: they can smell a seal under the ice from over a kilometer away" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 545 "olfactory" " relating to smell or the sense of smell" "adj. " "One way to try to remember the meaning of the word olfactory is to think of factory. Your nose is the ""factory"" where odors are processed. What visual is to the eyes, olfactory is to the nose. " "Healthy, adult polar bears possess <b>olfactory</b> gifts that boggle the mind: they can smell a seal under the ice from over a kilometer away" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -591,15 +591,15 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
587 "bursary" "treasury, especially of a public institution or religious order; scholarship granted to a university student in need" " noun" "Same word root as ""purse"", Börse (German)" "BAFÖG offers German students <b><u>bursaries </b>to finance their university studies</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 587 "bursary" "treasury, especially of a public institution or religious order; scholarship granted to a university student in need" " noun" "Same word root as ""purse"", Börse (German)" "BAFÖG offers German students <b><u>bursaries </b>to finance their university studies</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
588 "pith" "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something" "noun" "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum" "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting ""HELP"", he instead said ""I would most appreciate some kind assistance""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 588 "pith" "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something" "noun" "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum" "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting ""HELP"", he instead said ""I would most appreciate some kind assistance""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
589 "buxom" "healthily plump and ample of figure; full-bosomed; vigorous; jolly" " adj. " "<u>The <b>buxom</b> waitress</u> earns more tips when she wears tight blouses. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 589 "buxom" "healthily plump and ample of figure; full-bosomed; vigorous; jolly" " adj. " "<u>The <b>buxom</b> waitress</u> earns more tips when she wears tight blouses. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
590 "placate" " to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:" "verb" "Syn: appease, pacify, mollify" " The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 590 "placate" " to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:" "verb" "Syn: appease, pacify, mollify" " The professor tried to <b>placate</b> his students by postponing the exam. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
591 "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like" "The artist like to work with plastic substances such as wax or clay, as they could be easily molded" "Common GRE" "MSU" 591 "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like" "The artist like to work with plastic substances such as wax or clay, as they could be easily molded" "Common GRE" "MSU"
592 "callow" "youthful; immature; inexperienced; without feathers" " adj. " "Same wordroot as ""Kahl"", used to descreibe a featherless bird" "The <u><b>callow</b> freshmen</u> at high school stood out like sore thumbs" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 592 "callow" "youthful; immature; inexperienced; without feathers" " adj. " "Same wordroot as ""Kahl"", used to descreibe a featherless bird" "The <u><b>callow</b> freshmen</u> at high school stood out like sore thumbs" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
593 "canister" "small box or case for tea, coffee, etc" " noun" "In the kitchen, my Mom keeps a <u><b>canister</b> of sugar</u> next to a canister of tea - both are round, of metal and have a fitted lid" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 593 "canister" "small box or case for tea, coffee, etc" " noun" "In the kitchen, my Mom keeps a <u><b>canister</b> of sugar</u> next to a canister of tea - both are round, of metal and have a fitted lid" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj. " "Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible" "When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj. " "Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible" "When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
595 "canker" "1. corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2. anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3. disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off" " noun" "Same word root as cancer" "1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths. </br>2. My parents might complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood. </br>3. When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 595 "canker" "1. corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2. anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3. disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off" " noun" "Same word root as cancer" "1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths. </br>2. My parents might complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood. </br>3. When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
596 "cantankerous" "ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious" " adj. " "Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible. " "The <u><b>cantankerous</b> old man</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 596 "cantankerous" "ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious" " adj. " "Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible. " "The <u><b>cantankerous</b> old man</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices plumted after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices <b>plumeted</b> after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "President Trump has a knack at <b>polarising</b> the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
599 "polein" "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 599 "polein" "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
600 "polemical" " angry, hostile, harshly critical" "adj. " "Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement" "With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 600 "polemical" " angry, hostile, harshly critical" "adj. " "Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement" "With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
601 "polis" "city " "Greek/Latin root" "political</br> metropolitan " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 601 "polis" "city " "Greek/Latin root" "political</br> metropolitan " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -608,22 +608,22 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
604 "port</br> porto " "carry " "Greek/Latin root" "porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 604 "port</br> porto " "carry " "Greek/Latin root" "porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
605 "post" "after " "Greek/Latin root" "post script (p. s. )</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 605 "post" "after " "Greek/Latin root" "post script (p. s. )</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
606 "cantata" "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually religious" " noun" "Latin cantare ""to sing""" "Bach wrote many famous cantata's, the most famous being number 140. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 606 "cantata" "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually religious" " 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" 607 "pragmatic" "concerned with practical matters" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like" "A <b>pragmatic</b> approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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" 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" 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" 613 "precipitate" "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly" "verb" "adj. hastily and not well-considered" " Old World diseases <b>precipitated</b> 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> 614 "caper" "1. a playful leap or hop, joke or game </br>
2. a crime (especially a robbery)</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" 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 "precursor" " a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:" "noun" " The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 615 "precursor" " a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:" "noun" " The assasination of the Archduke was a <b>precursor</b> to the war. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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 "presumptuous" "going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous" "adj. " "It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 617 "presumptuous" "going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous" "adj. " "It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
618 "prevail" "1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade" "verb" "Latin"": ""before"" + valere ""have power, be strong""=>be successful, have power" "Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 618 "prevail" "1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade" "verb" "Latin"": ""before"" + valere ""have power, be strong""=>be successful, have power" "Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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"
620 "prevaricate" " to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question" "verb" "Latin: walk crookedly" "1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated. (n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 620 "prevaricate" " to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question" "verb" "Latin: walk crookedly" "1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he <b>prevaricated</b>. (n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to <b>prevaricate</b> in order to protect his friend. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
621 "pristine" "immaculately clean and unused" "adj. " "Syn: clean, pure" "The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 621 "pristine" "immaculately clean and unused" "adj. " "Syn: clean, pure" "The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
622 "pro" "before</br> in favor of " "Greek/Latin root" "project</br> projectile</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 622 "pro" "before</br> in favor of " "Greek/Latin root" "project</br> projectile</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
623 "probity" " integrity and honor" "noun" "Franch/latin probus ""worthy, good" "The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 623 "probity" " integrity and honor" "noun" "Franch/latin probus ""worthy, good" "The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -633,8 +633,8 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj. " "Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift" "The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj. " "Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift" "The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "French: prolifère ""producing offspring""" "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "French: prolifère ""producing offspring""" "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
629 "carapace" "hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles" " noun" "French carapace ""tortoise shell""" "The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 629 "carapace" "hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles" " noun" "French carapace ""tortoise shell""" "The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to <b>propitiate</b> angry gods. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost <b>propriety</b> while on their class field trip. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
632 "prospective" " potential or likely" "adj. " "Syn: applicable to the future</br>avoid confusing <u>pro</u>spective with <u>per</u>spective. Perspective, which can mean “a reasonable point of view, ”" "Before applying to a university, you may want to visit the campus and could even <u>meet other <b>prospective</b> students</u> checking out the library, the dorms, and athletic facilities. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 632 "prospective" " potential or likely" "adj. " "Syn: applicable to the future</br>avoid confusing <u>pro</u>spective with <u>per</u>spective. Perspective, which can mean “a reasonable point of view, ”" "Before applying to a university, you may want to visit the campus and could even <u>meet other <b>prospective</b> students</u> checking out the library, the dorms, and athletic facilities. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
633 "psych" "mind</br> soul " "Greek/Latin root" "psychology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 633 "psych" "mind</br> soul " "Greek/Latin root" "psychology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
634 "publicus" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 634 "publicus" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -642,14 +642,14 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
636 "pusillanimous" "cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty:" "adj. " " The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 636 "pusillanimous" "cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty:" "adj. " " The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
637 "qualification" "1 . The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim" "noun" "1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>2. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree. </br>3. Newton's laws are still valid, <u>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 637 "qualification" "1 . The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim" "noun" "1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>2. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree. </br>3. Newton's laws are still valid, <u>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
638 "careen" "lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side" " verb" "Middle French carene ""keel""" "I yelled as I saw <u>my drunk neighbor <b>careen</b> his car</u> into his house. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 638 "careen" "lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side" " verb" "Middle French carene ""keel""" "I yelled as I saw <u>my drunk neighbor <b>careen</b> his car</u> into his house. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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" 639 "quotidian" " relating to the everyday or mundane" "adj. " "Syn: day-to-day, average, daily" "They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the <b>quotidian</b>, 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj. " "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj. " "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj. " "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not <b>relevant</b> because of her poor eyesight. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
647 "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is <u>above <b>reproach</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 647 "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is <u>above <b>reproach</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove). " "noun" "Old French reprove ""reproach, rejection""</br>Syn: rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval" "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove). " "noun" "Old French reprove ""reproach, rejection""</br>Syn: rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval" "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
649 "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "During his next speech, the president will <b>repudiate</b> blame for the economic situation. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 649 "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "During his next speech, the president will <b>repudiate</b> blame for the economic situation. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -663,7 +663,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). " "adj. " " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). " "adj. " " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u>" "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" 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" 660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "The US president <b>sanctioned</b> the killing of Osama Bin Laden before the special troops moved in." "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 <u><b>sap</b> the vitality</u> of those who suffer it. " "Homonym" "MSU" 662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. " "noun, verb" "2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually <u><b>sap</b> the vitality</u> 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" 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"
@ -685,13 +685,13 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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" 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" 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" 682 "specious" "plausible but false" "adj. " "Her argument, though <b>specious</b>, 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" 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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 <b>subjective</b> — not everyone will agree" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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 <b>substantiated<b> by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will <b>substantiate</b> good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj. " "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" 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"
691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj. " "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj. " "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -699,23 +699,23 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
693 "superficial" "1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; </br>3. of little substance or significance" "adj. " "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint. </br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU" 693 "superficial" "1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; </br>3. of little substance or significance" "adj. " "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint. </br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU"
694 "celerity" "swiftness of action or motion; speed" " noun" "celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root ""celer"" = swift. " "Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 694 "celerity" "swiftness of action or motion; speed" " noun" "celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root ""celer"" = swift. " "Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon" "The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon" "The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
696 "sycophant" " a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important" "noun" "Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 696 "sycophant" " a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important" "noun" "Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the <b>sycophant</b> in first period. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
697 "synthesize" " 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction" "verb" "It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 697 "synthesize" " 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction" "verb" "It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
698 "cerebral" "intellectual rather than emotional" " adj. " "French cérébral: pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929" "John generally made</u> <b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 698 "cerebral" "intellectual rather than emotional" " adj. " "French cérébral: pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929" "John generally made</u> <b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
699 "tacit" " unspoken; implicit" "adj. " "Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 699 "tacit" " unspoken; implicit" "adj. " "Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
700 "cerebration" "act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity" " noun" "Latin cerebrum ""brain""</br>Syn: intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process" "After several hours of <b>cerebration</b>, the mentally drained writer decided to take a break from working on the article" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 700 "cerebration" "act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity" " noun" "Latin cerebrum ""brain""</br>Syn: intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process" "After several hours of <b>cerebration</b>, the mentally drained writer decided to take a break from working on the article" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
701 "taciturn" " reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)" "adj. " "French/ Latin taciturnus ""not talkative, noiseless. """ "My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 701 "taciturn" " reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)" "adj. " "French/ Latin taciturnus ""not talkative, noiseless. """ "My shy brother is <b>taciturn</b> and rarely speaks in public. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
702 "tele" "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "telegraph, telephone, teleology, telemetry, " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 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" 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" 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" 706 "tenuous" " weak, flimsy, insubstantial, weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength" "adj. " "The judge called the defense’s argument <b>tenuous</b> 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" 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" 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 "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" " His angry <b>tirade</b> had gone on long enough. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 709 "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" " His angry <b>tirade</b> had gone on long enough. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
710 "torpor" "a state of motor and mental inactivity" "noun" " tiredness, lethargy" "During the winter, the bears fall into an intense <b>torpor</b>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 710 "torpor" "a state of motor and mental inactivity" "noun" " tiredness, lethargy" "During the winter, the bears fall into an intense <b>torpor</b>." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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 "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" 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 <b>tortuous. </b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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 "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" 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"
715 "trans" "across " "Greek/Latin root" "transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient</br> transvaal" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 715 "trans" "across " "Greek/Latin root" "transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient</br> transvaal" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -732,10 +732,10 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
726 "vacuous" "1. empty; without contents; </br>2. void of expresssion</br>3. devoid of content. 4. no intelligence. " "adj. " "Latin vacuus ""empty, void, free""</br>vacuous is a smart-sounding way to describe something dumb. </br>Syn:1. empty, </br>2. blank, non-communicative, 3. asinine, fatuous, inane, mindless, foolish" "1. a <u><b>vacuous</b> space</u> </br>2. She <u>flashed a <b>vacuous</b> smile</u>. </br>3&4 his <b><u>vacuous</b> comments</u> did not impress anyone. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 726 "vacuous" "1. empty; without contents; </br>2. void of expresssion</br>3. devoid of content. 4. no intelligence. " "adj. " "Latin vacuus ""empty, void, free""</br>vacuous is a smart-sounding way to describe something dumb. </br>Syn:1. empty, </br>2. blank, non-communicative, 3. asinine, fatuous, inane, mindless, foolish" "1. a <u><b>vacuous</b> space</u> </br>2. She <u>flashed a <b>vacuous</b> smile</u>. </br>3&4 his <b><u>vacuous</b> comments</u> did not impress anyone. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "French/ Latin: ""capability of being bought""" "Apparently, there was no limit to former president Zuma's <b>venality</b>, with over 700 cases of corruption now being filed against him. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "French/ Latin: ""capability of being bought""" "Apparently, there was no limit to former president Zuma's <b>venality</b>, with over 700 cases of corruption now being filed against him. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
728 "fecundate" "1. make fertile or productive</br>2. introduce semen into (a female)" "verb" "archaic use of fecund" "How is the extremely complex human body with its various physical characteristics built up from the nucleus of a <b>fecundated</b> cell, the ovum?" "AMB" "RATMW" 728 "fecundate" "1. make fertile or productive</br>2. introduce semen into (a female)" "verb" "archaic use of fecund" "How is the extremely complex human body with its various physical characteristics built up from the nucleus of a <b>fecundated</b> cell, the ovum?" "AMB" "RATMW"
729 "venerate" " to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence " "verb" "The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 729 "venerate" " to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence " "verb" "The Chinese traditionally <b>venerated</b> their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
730 "veracity" " Truth and factual accuracy" "noun" "From Latin root: verax=truth</br>V<b>o</b>racious describes someone super hungry. . A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. V<b>e</b>racious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious child who cannot tell a lie. " "The police doubted the <b>veracity</b> of the suspect’s alibi. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 730 "veracity" " Truth and factual accuracy" "noun" "From Latin root: verax=truth</br>V<b>o</b>racious describes someone super hungry. . A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. V<b>e</b>racious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious child who cannot tell a lie. " "The police doubted the <b>veracity</b> of the suspect’s alibi. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
731 "fulgurate" "1. the act or process of flashing like lightning</br>2: electrodesiccation" "verb" "Latin: fulgur=lightning" "1. from the <b><u>fulgurating</b> Milky Way</u> there shot forth streams of light</br>2. A high-frequency electric current is applied to <b>fulgurate</b> the biological tissue" "AMB" "RATMW" 731 "fulgurate" "1. the act or process of flashing like lightning</br>2: electrodesiccation" "verb" "Latin: fulgur=lightning" "1. from the <b><u>fulgurating</b> Milky Way</u> there shot forth streams of light</br>2. A high-frequency electric current is applied to <b>fulgurate</b> the biological tissue" "AMB" "RATMW"
732 "verbose" "using or containing too many words" "adj. " "Syn: wordy, loquacious, long-winded" "The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 732 "verbose" "using or containing too many words" "adj. " "Syn: wordy, loquacious, long-winded" "The instructor asked her <b>verbose</b> student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
733 "vex" "to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length:" "verb" " Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. " "Common GRE" "MSU" 733 "vex" "to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length:" "verb" " Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
734 "vexation" " state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. " "noun" "Note that Vexation is both something that causes annoyance AND the state of mind that results from being annoyed. </br>Syn:annoyance, chafe, irritation, " "<u>In <b>vexation</b></u>, I watched the neighbor’s dog poop in my yard" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 734 "vexation" " state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. " "noun" "Note that Vexation is both something that causes annoyance AND the state of mind that results from being annoyed. </br>Syn:annoyance, chafe, irritation, " "<u>In <b>vexation</b></u>, I watched the neighbor’s dog poop in my yard" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
735 "vide</br>visibil</br>vis" "see" "Greek/Latin root" "video</br> vision</br> visible" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 735 "vide</br>visibil</br>vis" "see" "Greek/Latin root" "video</br> vision</br> visible" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -751,7 +751,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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 <b>zeal</b> led him to conquer many land" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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"
@ -840,17 +840,17 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
832 "boor" " an unrefined, ill-mannered person" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""bauer"", im Sinne von grob, unausgebildet, usw. </br>Syn: lout, oaf, ruffian" "Because Frank is so rude, I tend to think of him as a <b>boor. </b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 832 "boor" " an unrefined, ill-mannered person" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""bauer"", im Sinne von grob, unausgebildet, usw. </br>Syn: lout, oaf, ruffian" "Because Frank is so rude, I tend to think of him as a <b>boor. </b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
833 "bucolic" "Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied" "adj. " "Greek boukolos=cowherd or herdsman+ic=nature of, like</br>Same word root as ""bovine""and ""cow""</br>Syn: rustic, rural, pastoral" "General Electric. is now swapping its <b>bucolic</b> site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 833 "bucolic" "Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied" "adj. " "Greek boukolos=cowherd or herdsman+ic=nature of, like</br>Same word root as ""bovine""and ""cow""</br>Syn: rustic, rural, pastoral" "General Electric. is now swapping its <b>bucolic</b> site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
834 "canonical" "follows a principle or rule, usually in a religious or church-related situation. But also used in mathematics, music, art" "adj. " " Latin cononicus: ""according to rule"" </br>mathematics= equation reduced to its most basic form</br>canonical music=a melody line is repeated at intervals </br>Syn: established, authoritative" "1a. His proposals were generally accepted as orthodox and <b>canonical. </br>1b. The 4 gospels of the New Testament are key in establishing the Christian <b>canon</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 834 "canonical" "follows a principle or rule, usually in a religious or church-related situation. But also used in mathematics, music, art" "adj. " " Latin cononicus: ""according to rule"" </br>mathematics= equation reduced to its most basic form</br>canonical music=a melody line is repeated at intervals </br>Syn: established, authoritative" "1a. His proposals were generally accepted as orthodox and <b>canonical. </br>1b. The 4 gospels of the New Testament are key in establishing the Christian <b>canon</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
835 "capricious" "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical" "adj. " "Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable" "The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 835 "capricious" "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical" "adj. " "Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable" "The <b>capricious</b> supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
836 "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender" "noun" " a Napoleonic soldier, Nicholas Chauvin, was famous for his extreme patriotism, thus the origin</br>Syn: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 836 "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender" "noun" " a Napoleonic soldier, Nicholas Chauvin, was famous for his extreme patriotism, thus the origin</br>Syn: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj. " " Latin circum=""around"" + spicere=""to look => ""to look around. ""</br>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" 837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj. " " Latin circum=""around"" + spicere=""to look => ""to look around. ""</br>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" "Latin: com- ""together"" + alescere ""be nourished""=> "" grow together""</br>Syn: merge, unite, fuse" "As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 838 "coalesce" "Come together and form one mass or whole" "verb" "Latin: com- ""together"" + alescere ""be nourished""=> "" grow together""</br>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" 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" "Things that are condoned are allowed, even if everyone isn't exactly thrilled about it. </br>Often used with ""don't""</br> Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse" "Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning ISIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence</u>. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 840 "condone" "Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)" "verb" "Things that are condoned are allowed, even if everyone isn't exactly thrilled about it. </br>Often used with ""don't""</br> Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse" "Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning ISIS, <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" 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 <b>contrite</b> Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance" "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" 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 <b>credulous</b> consumers 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" 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 <b> demurs</b> . 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"
844 "depravity" " Moral corruption; wickedness, state of being depraved, degeneracy" "noun" "Syn: vice, perversion, deviance" "We moved to the quiet country to <u>keep our children away from the <b>depravity</b> of city life.  </u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 844 "depravity" " Moral corruption; wickedness, state of being depraved, degeneracy" "noun" "Syn: vice, perversion, deviance" "We moved to the quiet country to <u>keep our children away from the <b>depravity</b> of city life.  </u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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" 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—<b>deride</b> him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities" "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" 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" "Latin: ""something said</br>Same word root as ""dictation""</br>Syn: saying, maxim, axiom" "Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 847 "dictum" " a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle" "noun" "Latin: ""something said</br>Same word root as ""dictation""</br>Syn: saying, maxim, axiom" "Sometimes the old army <b>dictum</b> 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
848 "diffuse" "1. v. Spread out over a large area</br>2. adj. being both verbose and ill-organised " "verb" "Latin: dis- ""apart"" + fundere, ""to pour. ""=> to pour in different directions</br>Syn1: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated </br>Syn2 :" "1. The forest was filled with a soft, <b>diffuse</b> light. </br>2. The <b>diffuse</b> report about the earthquake was both ill-organised and wordy. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 848 "diffuse" "1. v. Spread out over a large area</br>2. adj. being both verbose and ill-organised " "verb" "Latin: dis- ""apart"" + fundere, ""to pour. ""=> to pour in different directions</br>Syn1: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated </br>Syn2 :" "1. The forest was filled with a soft, <b>diffuse</b> light. </br>2. The <b>diffuse</b> report about the earthquake was both ill-organised and wordy. " "Medium Difficult" "FT"
@ -951,7 +951,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj. " " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj. " " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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" 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" 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" 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 <b>catalyst</b> for his change of character" "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" 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" 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"
@ -959,7 +959,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
949 "cosset" "1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way" "verb" "Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm, </br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander" "From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 949 "cosset" "1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way" "verb" "Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm, </br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander" "From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
950 "coterie" " a small group of people with shared interests or tastes" "noun" " French coterie ""circle of acquaintances"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier ""tenant of a cote"" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle" "He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides" "Most Difficult" "FT" 950 "coterie" " a small group of people with shared interests or tastes" "noun" " French coterie ""circle of acquaintances"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier ""tenant of a cote"" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle" "He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides" "Most Difficult" "FT"
951 "daguerreotype" " A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor" "noun" "Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre" "He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor " "Most Difficult" "FT" 951 "daguerreotype" " A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor" "noun" "Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre" "He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor " "Most Difficult" "FT"
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" 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 <b>dilettante</b>, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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 "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" 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 "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" 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"
@ -1655,6 +1655,22 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1632 "irksome" "causing annoyance, weariness, or vexation; tedious" " adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""ärgern"", also irksome= ""ärgerlich""</br>Syn: tedious, boring, deadening, dull, ho-hum, slow, tiresome, wearisome" "Arguments are put forward, surely <b>irksome</b> to some in France, about the Italian influence on French cooking." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1632 "irksome" "causing annoyance, weariness, or vexation; tedious" " adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""ärgern"", also irksome= ""ärgerlich""</br>Syn: tedious, boring, deadening, dull, ho-hum, slow, tiresome, wearisome" "Arguments are put forward, surely <b>irksome</b> to some in France, about the Italian influence on French cooking." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1633 "irreproachable" "perfect or blameless in every respect; faultless; impeccable" " adj." "French : in- ""not, opposite of"" + reproach =>not reproachable</br>see Nr. 647 ""reproach""</br>Syn: blameless, inculpable, unimpeachable, clean-handed, guiltless, innocent" "His conduct as a police officer was <b>irreproachable. <?b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1633 "irreproachable" "perfect or blameless in every respect; faultless; impeccable" " adj." "French : in- ""not, opposite of"" + reproach =>not reproachable</br>see Nr. 647 ""reproach""</br>Syn: blameless, inculpable, unimpeachable, clean-handed, guiltless, innocent" "His conduct as a police officer was <b>irreproachable. <?b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1634 "jaundiced" "1. showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste; </br>2. affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin; yellow or yellowish" " adj." "1a. She has a very <b>jaundiced</b> view of politics and politicians. </br>1b. In my view, it takes a <b>jaundiced</b> eye to read anything negative into the strong job growth.</br>2. His <b>jaundiced</b> skin was a sign that he had liver problems" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1634 "jaundiced" "1. showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste; </br>2. affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin; yellow or yellowish" " adj." "1a. She has a very <b>jaundiced</b> view of politics and politicians. </br>1b. In my view, it takes a <b>jaundiced</b> eye to read anything negative into the strong job growth.</br>2. His <b>jaundiced</b> skin was a sign that he had liver problems" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1635 "jeer" "a scoff, a taunt, a mocking and insulting remark or sound" " noun" "Syn: boo, Bronx cheer, catcall, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, snort" "The <b>jeers</b> of the crowd left no doubt that they were unhappy." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1636 "jocose" "given to joking; merry; humorous" " adj." "Syn: jesting, jocular, joking, merry, humourous</br>Same word root as ""joke""</br>" "The comedian's <b>jocose</b> introductions kept the awards ceremony from becoming a stodgy affair " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1637 "jocund" "merry; cheerful; gay; airy; lively; sportive" " adj." "Latin : jucundus ""agreeable and delightful""</br>Syn: jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful" "The happy and <b>jocund</b> faces of children could be seen in the playground" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1638 "jocose vs. Jocund" "In jocose cheerfulness or light-heartedness is an accidental thing; in jocund it is the essential idea." "adj. " "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1639 "junta" "a group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power; small legislative body in a government, especially in Central or South America" " noun" "After Argentina was defeated by Britain in the Falklands War of 1982, the country’s military <b>junta</b> began to lose its grip on power." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1640 "jurisprudence" "philosophy or science of law; division or department of law" " noun" "Latin: iuris ""of right, of law"" + prudentia ""knowledge, a foreseeing""=>philosophy of law." "The denial did little to change the perception that chief justice Roberts'drift away from conservative <b>jurisprudence</b> is accelerating." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1641 "juxtaposition" "act of positioning close together; side-by-side position" " noun" " Latin iuxta ""beside, very near, close to, near at hand"" + French position =>positioned beside, next to</br>Syn: apposition, collocation" "<b>Juxtaposition</b> of two contrasting items is often done deliberately in writing, music, or art — in order to highlight their differences." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1642 "kingpin" "the most important person in a group or undertaking; bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle" " noun" "From bowling, where kingpin, also called a ""center pin"" or a ""five pin,"" is the critical pin at the very center</br>Syn: bigwig, top banana" "Instread of going after the small dealers, a police sting that nabbed several <b>kingpins<b/> of the city's drug trade was set up. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1643 "knave" "untrustworthy person; deceitful and unreliable scoundrel; man of humble birth; male servant" " noun" "Syn:"" scoundrel"" or a ""good-for-nothing.""</br>Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""Knabe""</br>archaic, mostly in theatre." "The puzzles are populated by knights—who always tell the truth, and by <b>knaves</b>—who always lie." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1644 "lackadaisical" "lacking purpose or zest; halfhearted; lacking spirit or liveliness" " adj." "From 17th cent. Curse: lackaday</br>Syn: dreamy, languid, languorous, lethargic, unenergetic, idle, indolent, languid, limp, listless" "1a. His teachers did not approve of his <b>lackadaisical</b> approach to homework.</br>1b. Feeling particularly <b>lackadaisical</b> in the summer heat, they lazily tossed a ball back and forth" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1645 "laggard" "slow; sluggish; wasting time" " adj." "Syn: dallying, dawdling, dillydallying, dragging, lagging, languid, leisurely,, slow, sluggish, snail-paced, unhurried" "1a. The company has been a <b>laggard</b> in developing new products. </br>1b. I hate being stuck behind <b>laggard</b> motorists on the freeway." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1646 "lampoon" "ridicule; subject to abusive ridicule expressed in work of art - usually aimed at an individual" " verb" "Syn: satirise, satirize" "1a. He said such ridiculous things that he was often the target of <b>lampoons</b> in the press. </br>1b. The second Monty Python feature, however, which uproariously <b>lampoons</b> Arthurian legend" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1647 "languid" "lacking energy or vitality; weak; sluggish; lacking spirit or liveliness" " adj." "Latin: verb, languere ""to be weak or faint""</br>Syn: dreamy, lackadaisical, languorous, lethargic, unenergetic" "1a. It was a hot, <b>languid</b> summer day.</br>1b. They proceeded at a <b>languid</b> pace." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1648 "languish" "lose animation; be or become weak or feeble; lose strength or vigor" " verb" "Latin languere = ""to be weak or faint"", same root as languid" "Older people, especially, were <b>languishing</b> during the prolonged heat wave " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1649 "languor" "feeling of lack of interest or energy; depression" " noun" "languish and languor are closely related, languor implies a heaviness or slowness where there should be lightness or speed." "I grew used to observing the ebb and flow of my thoughts with a <b>languor</b> that today would probably be praised as meditative.</br> They felt an indefinable <b>languor. </b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1650 "lave" "wash or flow against; wash one's face and hands" " verb" " Deutsch Laben= auffrischen, erquicken mit wasser" "The cold water from the stream gently <b>laved</b> her burned fingers " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1661 "febrile" "feverish; intense emotion or activity" " adj. " "Same word root as ""fever"", thus related to fever, ferverish. " "The atmosphere in the city was <b>febrile</b> as the king's coronation date approached. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1661 "febrile" "feverish; intense emotion or activity" " adj. " "Same word root as ""fever"", thus related to fever, ferverish. " "The atmosphere in the city was <b>febrile</b> as the king's coronation date approached. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin: acquiescere, meaning “to rest. ” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement. " "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin: acquiescere, meaning “to rest. ” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement. " "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1663 "connote" "to imply something in addition to what is apparent" "verb" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + notare ""to mark, note, make a note""=>to signify in addition to the main meaning" "At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team. " "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1663 "connote" "to imply something in addition to what is apparent" "verb" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + notare ""to mark, note, make a note""=>to signify in addition to the main meaning" "At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team. " "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"

1 1 -(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology</br> archeology Suffix 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>. 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. Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to <b>apathy</b> 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 These gestures were meant to <b>appease</b> the religious right 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
68 68 appropriate 1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. </br>2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for "steal" adj. , verb Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad. 1. <u>The <b>appropriate</b> use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth</u><br>2. The <u>advancing army <b>appropriated</b> food and other supplies</u> the territories they occupied. Homonym MSU
69 69 aqua water Greek/Latin root aquarium</br> aqueous Greek/Latin MSU
70 70 arbiter a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter noun French arbitre= "arbiter, judge" </br>Syn: authority, judge, controller The <u><b>arbiter</b> helps the divorcing couple</u> come to terms on a settlement Least Difficult FT
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>. 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. The monk leads an <b>ascetic</b> life. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
84 84 accolade award of merit; expression of approval; praise noun French accoler meant to "embrace the neck" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony. Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
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. A massage can </b>assuage</b> 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. The homeless man looked at me in </b>astonishment</b> 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>. 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
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
92 92 audio hear</br> sound Greek/Latin root audiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures) Greek/Latin MSU
93 93 acidulous slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic adj. Latin acidulus "slightly sour" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour 1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
94 94 austere severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance adj. Old French austere "strict, severe, harsh, cruel" </br>Syn: unadorned, subdued, stark Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery. Instead of being bleak and </b>austere</b> , hospitals should be warm and cheery. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
95 95 auto self Greek/Latin root automatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune Greek/Latin MSU
96 96 avarice greed noun Latin (via French) avaritia "greed, inordinate desire The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is <b>avarice</b> - greed 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
97 97 discursive 1. moving from topic to topic without order </br> 2: proceeding coherently from topic to topic: marked by analytical reasoning adj. Latin discursus "a running about"</br>Note that def 1. and def</br>2. are in essence opposites ito 1. being a random move from point to point and def</br>2. being a structured moving from point to point. </br> Def</br>2. is often in academic context 1. I started reading the book, but the a <u>rambling <b>discursive</b> contents</u> soon put me off. </br>2. Her <b>discursive</b> dissertation on Colonial American women was well-argued and well-reasoned, impressing her professors. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
98 98 aver to assert or allege. to declare verb Deutsch: beteuern, behaupten. </br> Latin ad "to" + verus "true" - later meaning to assert with confident Many of those who voted for the President, <u>his opponent <b>averred</b></u>, did so because they were rooked by devious lies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
99 99 disembodied divested of a body; ceased to be corporal; incorporeal. adj. dis=Reverse + embody= "a soul or spirit that has been put into a physical form" The magians' trick made it appear that a <b>disembodied</b> head was floating in the air 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
100 100 banal boring, cliché, repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse adj. <u>I was bored to death because of his <b>banal</b> conversation</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
101 101 barefaced unconcealed, shameless, or brazen adj. with face uncovered or shaven; " see bare + face: Thus, "unconcealed It would be a barefaced lie to claim that there is freedom in Venezuela Common GRE MSU
102 102 belie give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed verb Old English beleogan (Deutsch: belügen Janice hoped her smile would belie the sadness she felt. Janice hoped her smile would <b>belie</b> the sadness she felt. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
103 103 bene well</br> favorable Greek/Latin root benefit</br> benevolent</br> benefactor</br> beneficent Greek/Latin MSU
104 104 benign gentle, harmless adj. Latin "well born" bene "well" + " genus "birth" Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer Grandfather fortunately had a <b>benign</b> form of cancer 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
105 105 bi two Greek/Latin root bi-partisan</br> bisexual</br> biennial</br> binary</br> bicuspid</br> bivalve Greek/Latin MSU
106 106 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
107 107 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
146 146 chorale </br> corral n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir </br>n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place noun Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. <u>Maimie always <b>corraled</b> Marnie into serving as secretary</u> for the meetings. </br>The <b>chorale</b> originated when Martin Luther translated <u>sacred songs into the vernacular language</u> Homophone MSU
147 147 chronic (Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate adj. Greek: chronos=time+ic=nature of/like=>lasting a long time</br>Syn: constant, continuing, persistent Pessimists think the productivity problem is <b>chronic</b>. Least Difficult FT
148 148 chronological ordered by time adj. Latin: chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adj. s He went through the events in chronological order He went through the events in <b>chronological<b> order 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
149 149 -cian having a specific skill noun magician</br> optician</br> physician Suffix MSU
150 150 cide kill Greek/Latin root Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> Greek/Latin MSU
151 151 adornment embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament noun Latin root is adornare, "equip or embellish. " A small <b>adornment</b> of parsley was added to the chef’s dish to make it look better. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
152 152 adroit skillful and adept under pressing conditions adj. French :droit: "right" a=to + droit=right =>do it right", "properly"</br> Deutsch Wortstamm: rechtens (aber nicht ganz die gleiche Bedeutung)</br>Ant:maladroit The child was an <b>adroit</b> pianist at an early age 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
180 180 covet to desire something that does not belong to you verb old French: to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others, In the book by Dickens, the miser did <u>nothing but <b>covet</b> money</u></br>10th commandment: You shall not <b>covet</b> your neighbor's wife, . . etc 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
181 181 cracy rule Greek/Latin root democracy</br> theocracy</br> technocracy Greek/Latin MSU
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 The retired teacher is looking for a new <b>craft</b> 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>. 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>. </b> 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
190 190 -cy action, function noun advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy Suffix MSU
191 191 dearth lack, scarcity noun Old English deore "precious, costly" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. Common GRE MSU
192 192 decorum appropriate manners and conduct noun same root at déco Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork Not understanding <b>decorum</b> at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
193 193 amenity 1. a feature that contributes to comfort or value. </br>2. the overall pleasantness that results from all those cool features. noun 1. The walk-in closet was <u>my favorite <b>amenity</b></u> in the apartment. </br>2. he discovered the amenities of reading at an early age” 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
194 194 deference courteous regard for people's feelings noun French déférence (16c. ), défé"to yield, comply He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer) He held his tongue in <b>deference</b> to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
195 195 deflect divert or cause to ricochet verb de=away + flect = bend He deflected the attack with a defty response 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
196 196 deft skill, acumen, manual dexterity adj. unclear origin The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
197 197 deign Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity verb Syn: come down one's high horse If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight. Least Difficult FT
198 198 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
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>. 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 The woman’s air of <b>detachment</b> 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 The key <b>determinant<b> 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
215 215 dia across</br> through Greek/Latin root diagonal</br> dialectic</br> dialogue</br> diagnosis 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>. 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. Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not <b>discern</b> 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
230 230 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
231 231 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>. 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
242 242 disseminate to spread widely (esp. information) verb Latin: dis- "in every direction" (see dis-) + seminare "to plant, propagate" from semen (genitive seminis) "seed" The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
243 243 dissonance disagreeable sounds, a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement, noun Latin: dissonantem"differ in sound", ie lack of harmony The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinion The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by <b>dissonance</b> among opinion 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
244 244 diverge to split apart, esp. a road or path verb Laitin: assimilated form of dis- "apart" + vergere "to bend, turn, tend toward"</br> opposite of converge Knowing that everyone would <b>diverge</b> after graduation, she was worried that she would not see her friends anymore. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
245 245 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
246 246 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
247 247 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>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
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. My brother is a schemer who is always trying to <b>dupe</b> people out of their money. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
254 254 dynasthai be able Greek/Latin root dynamic</br> dynamo</br> dynasty</br> dynamite Greek/Latin MSU
255 255 disquiet make uneasy or anxious; trouble verb Latin: dis, "lack of" or "not"+ quietus, "calm, at rest, or free from exertion. "=>lack of calm The next few days were <b>disquieting</b> for the country, especially after the premier was transferred to intensive care. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
256 256 eccentric quirky or unusual adj. Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros "out of the center" (as opposed to concentric), ek "out" (see ex-) + kentron "center"+ ic=nature of, like. Meaning now modified to "odd or whimsical person" The <u><b>eccentric</b> artist</u> was quite happy to walk around with green hair 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
257 257 apocryphal untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious adj. Originally, apocryphal was reserved for religious writings that were not included in the Torah or the New Testament as their text divinity was not certain. The old man often shared <b><u>apocryphal</b> ghost stories</u> with anyone who would listen. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
258 258 eclectic selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas adj. ic=nature of, like Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism) Many modern decorators prefer an <b>eclectic</b> style. (n: eclecticism) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
259 259 -ee one who receives the action noun employee</br> nominee</br> refugee Suffix MSU
260 260 effect </br> affect affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio noun, verb affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling The most <u>common side <b>effects</b></u> of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system. Easily confused words MSU
261 261 apogee the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively: peak, highest value noun Latin: apo= "furthest"+ geo="earth"=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth"</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee. Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
262 262 efficacy effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect noun Latin: efficacia "efficacy, efficiency" The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
263 263 effluent the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence) adj. , noun Latin: ex "out" + fluere "to flow" Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned Common GRE MSU
264 264 ego I</br> self Greek/Latin root ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> Greek/Latin MSU
265 265 elegy a mournful poem; a lament for the dead noun Greek elegeia ode "an elegaic song", where elegos= "poem or song of lament When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her. When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving <b>elegy</b> for her. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
266 266 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
267 267 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
268 268 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>. 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
289 289 aquifer underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc noun Latin :aqui-: "water" + -fer "bearing" from ferre "to bear, carry" China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
290 290 ephemeral anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day adj. Syn: fleeting, passing, short-lived An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. An <b>ephemeral</b> moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
291 291 aquiline curved or hooked like an eagle's beak, generally referred to noses. adj. Latin aquilinus "of or like an eagle" The Nazi's generally depicted Jews with an <u><b>aquiline</b> nose</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
292 292 epi upon</br> over Greek/Latin root epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis Greek/Latin MSU
293 293 equable even-tempered, not given to much change or variation adj. Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
294 294 equivocal ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate) adj. Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice. => ie. unclear Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal. </b> Common GRE MSU
295 295 equivocate to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive verb Equivocate is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal. Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and <b>equivocate</b> his answers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
296 296 -er, or on who, that which Suffix baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer Suffix MSU
297 297 erroneous incorrect adj. Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. Despite the fact that you used an <b>erroneous</b> method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
298 298 arboreal tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees adj. Latin arboreus= "pertaining to trees 1. The <u><b>arboreal</b> primates</u> arrived at the Zoo from the Congo. </br>2. our cabin is in a forest and thus we have stunning <u><b>arboreal</b> views</u> from the deck. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
299 299 erudite learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition) adj. Latin: ex "out" + rudis "unskilled, rough, unlearned"=>bring out from the rough High school students often struggle with novels that are more <b>erudite</b> than they are entertaining. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
300 300 -escent in the process of becoming adj. , noun adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent </br>nascent Suffix MSU
301 301 eschew avoid or abstain from verb same root as: German scheuen "to fear, shun, shrink from" True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. True vegetarians <b>eschew</b> food items that come from living animals. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
302 302 -ese a native of adj. , noun Javanese</br> Vietnamese Suffix MSU
303 303 -esis, osis action, process, condition noun genesis</br> hypnosis</br> neurosis</br> osmosis Suffix MSU
304 304 archetype prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned noun Greek: arkhē "beginning, origin, first place" + typos "model, type, blow, mark of a blow"=>first model If you have long blonde hair, a sparkly ball gown, and a fairy godmother hovering over your head, you're the archetype of a fairytale princess. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
305 305 esoteric obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few adj. Syn: abstruse, obscure, arcane </br>ic="nature of, like The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)</br>The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic. The <b>esoteric</b> discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)</br>The subjects at hand often sound <b>esoteric</b>, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
306 306 -ess female noun poetess</br> goddess Suffix MSU
307 307 estimable deserving respect, esteem, and admiration adj. Our estimable professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research Our <b>estimable</b> professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
308 308 -et, ette small one, group noun midget</br> octet</br> baronet</br> Suffix MSU
309 309 ethos the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community noun Syn: character, atmosphere, climate Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit. leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos Least Difficult FT
310 310 arraign officially charge someone in a court of law verb Latin: ad "to" + *rationare, from ratio "argumentation; reckoning"=> ie. presenting an account — a record — of the thing the person has done wrong. The accused was <u><b>arraigned</b> in court</u>: the official charge was read and the accused responded by saying "not guilty. " 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
311 311 eulogy memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral noun The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspirin The rabbi’s <b>eulogy</b> was both heartfelt and inspiring. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
312 312 ex out Greek/Latin root exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton Greek/Latin MSU
313 313 arrears being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation noun Old French ariere "behind, backward" Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears</b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
314 314 exacerbate to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate verb The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions. The decision to fortify the border <b>exacerbated</b> tensions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
315 315 exacting challenging, demanding, grueling adj. Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday Sarah’s <b>exacting</b> client insisted she work during the holiday 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
316 316 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
317 317 exculpate pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless verb The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant. (adj: exculpatory) The evidence tended to <b>exculpate</b> the defendant. (adj: exculpatory) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
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. An <b>exigent</b> 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>. 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>. 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
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
330 330 facetious Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor adj. Syn: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek. </br> "Facetious" stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor More disturbing, ' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that. More disturbing, ' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was <b>facetious</b>. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
331 331 facilitate to make something easier or simpler verb facile=easy in French. Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly facilitates passing the exam Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly <b>facilitates</b> passing the exam 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
332 332 faction a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics noun Syn: contingent, section, sector One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August. Least Difficult FT
333 333 fallacious containing or based on incorrect reasoning adj. fallacy </br>Deutsch: irreführen He clung to the fallacious hope that she would return. He clung to the <b>fallacious</b> hope that she would return. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
334 334 fallow Inactive adj. Syn: dormant, quiet, slack Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing. Least Difficult FT
335 335 falter Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence verb Syn: stumble, fumble His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate. Least Difficult FT
336 336 fastidious meticulous adj. adj. invested in cleanliness Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. Constantly licking themselves, cats are <b>fastidious</b> creatures. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
337 337 fathom 1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. </br>2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it noun, verb Old English fæðm "length of the outstretched arm" (a measure of about six feet) 1. <u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br>2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</b></u> her reasoning</u> on that issue. Common GRE MSU
338 338 ascendancy superiority or decisive advantage; domination noun Latin:ascendere "to mount, ascend, go up" As early as round three of the boxing match, Frazier had created an <b>ascendancy</b> that permitted him to easily knock Ali around the ring. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
339 339 fawn 1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner. , to seek favor or attention noun, verb noun: same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as "feiern" in Deutsch 1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br>2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. Homonym MSU
340 340 federis league</br> pact Greek/Latin root federation</br> confederate Greek/Latin MSU
341 341 feign to give false appearance or impression verb He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned) Common GRE MSU
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. To <b>forestall</b> 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. Thanks to these sensible policies, and the <b>fortuitous</b> 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
359 359 frater brother Greek/Latin root fraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide Greek/Latin MSU
360 360 frugal economical, thrifty adj. <u>Be more <b>frugal</b> with your expenses</u>, and you will not be in debt. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
361 361 fry 1. v. to cook in hot oil. </br>2. n. baby fish noun 2. The police were <u>not interested in the <b>small fry</b> drug dealers</u>, but wanted to catch the drug kingpin. Homonym MSU
362 362 -ful full of adj. frightful</br> beautiful</br> helpful 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>. 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 He has overtaken Manuel Valls, the centre-left prime minister, as the left’s most outspoken <b>iconoclast</b>, 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
400 400 idios one's own Greek/Latin root idiom</br> idiosyncrasy</br> idiopathic Greek/Latin MSU
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. It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs, nothing but <b>insipid</b> 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. Newcomers found it difficult to make friends in the <b>insular</b> community. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
448 448 intensive 1. concentrated and in-depth </br>2. of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor adj. 1. “the questioning was intensive”, “intensive care”, “research- intensive”, “a labor- intensive industry” </br>2. “intensive agriculture” 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
449 449 inter between Greek/Latin root interact</br> interstellar</br> interpret</br> interstitial Greek/Latin MSU
450 450 intermediary a go-between noun inter- = between, + medius= the middle =>go-between or a mediator between two other people. </br>Syn: go-between, intercessor, intermediator, mediator For online exchanges, I use PayPal because it is an <b>intermediary</b> that performs secure financial transactions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
451 451 intimate close (as in a relationship) adj. adj. particularly private Syn: particularly private, often sexual in nature</br> Deutsch : intim v. to imply The teacher was fired for having an <b>intimate</b> relationship with a student 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
452 452 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. 1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became <b>intractable</b></br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
453 453 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
454 454 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 Mark is an <b>inveterate</b> 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. He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to <b>irascible. </b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
461 461 irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed adj. Syn: indecisive, discouraged, infirm, unstable, vacillant, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed Because Jack is <b>irresolute</b> about the future of the stock market, he is hesitant to make a large financial investment at this time. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
462 462 -ish origin, nature, resembling adj. , noun Spanish</br> foolish</br> impish Suffix MSU
463 463 -ism system, manner, condition noun alcoholism</br> feminism</br> heroism</br> communism Suffix MSU
464 464 -ist one who, that which noun pianist</br> elitist Suffix MSU
465 465 -ite nature of, quality of adj. , noun dynamite</br> graphite</br> sulfite</br> neophyte Suffix MSU
466 466 -ity, ty state of, quality Suffix captivity</br> clarity Suffix MSU
467 467 -ive causing Suffix conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive Suffix MSU
471 471 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
472 472 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
473 473 doctrinaire unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding adj. from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive The <u>leftist <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
474 474 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
475 475 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
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>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
529 529 nomen name Greek/Latin root noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal Greek/Latin MSU
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. For some <b>obsure</b> reason, he decided not to go ahead with the agreed-to plan. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
536 536 obsequious attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery adj. Latin: ob "after" + sequi "to follow"=>to accommodate oneself to the will of another</br>Syn: bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere <b>obsequious</b> shop assistants scutter about to meet the customer's every wish 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
537 537 obstinate beyond stubborn, tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield adj. obstinate is most definitely negative(although stubborn can be positive)</br>Syn: stubborn, unregenerate, inflexible, sturdy, uncompromising, disobedient, bloody-minded, cantankerous, bolshy, stroppy, bullet-headed, bullheaded, pigheaded, dogged, dour, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, unyielding, contrarious, cross-grained, determined, hardheaded, mulish, stiff-necked, strong-minded, strong-willed, intractable The more the parent pushes, the more <b>obstinate</b> the youngling becomes. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
538 538 blindside 1. to take by surprise</br>2. to attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed verb Term from US Football, 1968 The Corona economic downturn <u><b>blindsided</b> many investors</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
539 539 obviate 1. do away with</br>2. to prevent verb Latin ob "in front of, against" + viam, "way"=> go against. </br> prevent, avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, stave off, ward off 1. Doing one thing doesn’t <b>obviate</b> the need to do the other. </br>2. If you want to <u><b>obviate</b> the risk of skin cancer</u> throughout your life, it’s important that you are protected from sun exposure from the time you are an infant 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
540 540 boisterous rough and stormy; loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline adj. <u>The <b>boisterous</b> crowd</u> rose to its feet, stamping their feet and loudly cheering for the football star after he scored a game-winning goal 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
541 541 bonny handsome; beautiful; pretty; attractively lively and graceful adj. presumably from French: bon= "good" <u>My <b>bonnie</b> lies over the ocean</u>, my bonnie lies over the sea, oh bring back, oh bring back my bonnie to me', sang the homesick soldiers. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
542 542 occult the mystical and supernatural noun Latin occultus, = “hidden, secret. ” Although the pretend psychic has no occult powers, she leads people to believe she does Although the pretend psychic has no <b>occult</b> powers, she leads people to believe she does 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
543 543 offset 1. to counterbalance or counteract </br>2. produce by offset printing technique </br>3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line verb, noun 1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine. </br>3. After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
544 544 -oid like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance) adj. , noun asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid Suffix MSU
545 545 olfactory relating to smell or the sense of smell adj. One way to try to remember the meaning of the word olfactory is to think of factory. Your nose is the "factory" where odors are processed. What visual is to the eyes, olfactory is to the nose. Healthy, adult polar bears possess <b>olfactory</b> gifts that boggle the mind: they can smell a seal under the ice from over a kilometer away 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
546 546 olig few Greek/Latin root oligarchy</br> oligopoly Greek/Latin MSU
547 547 omniscience the quality or state of being all-knowing noun Latin omnis: "all" + scientia: "knowledge. " Because he believes in God’s <b>omniscience</b>, the child is sure that his creator is aware of everything he does all day. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
548 548 onerous burdensome or difficult to endure adj. Latin; onus "burden. The professional musicians expected their 8 year old daughter to practise the piano many <b>onerous</b> hours a day. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
549 549 opaque not transparent or transluscent; dense; difficult to comprehend, as inopaque reasoning adj. Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than, grams. Common GRE MSU
591 591 plastic related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) adj. ic=nature of, like The artist like to work with plastic substances such as wax or clay, as they could be easily molded Common GRE MSU
592 592 callow youthful; immature; inexperienced; without feathers adj. Same wordroot as "Kahl", used to descreibe a featherless bird The <u><b>callow</b> freshmen</u> at high school stood out like sore thumbs 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
593 593 canister small box or case for tea, coffee, etc noun In the kitchen, my Mom keeps a <u><b>canister</b> of sugar</u> next to a canister of tea - both are round, of metal and have a fitted lid 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
594 594 plausible believable, reasonable adj. Plausible things are not far-fetched at all. Things in fantasy stories — eg. Dragons & unicorns - are not plausible. A woman becoming president is plausible, a giraffe becoming head of state is NOT plausible When Jason forgot to do his homework, <u>he tried to come up with a <b>plausible</b> excuse</u> his teacher would believe. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
595 595 canker 1. corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2. anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3. disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off noun Same word root as cancer 1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths. </br>2. My parents might complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood. </br>3. When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
596 596 cantankerous ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious adj. Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible. The <u><b>cantankerous</b> old man</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
597 597 plummet to fall quickly and far verb Stock prices plumted after the crash Stock prices <b>plumeted</b> after the crash 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
598 598 polarize to cause a sharp division between two groups verb President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation President Trump has a knack at <b>polarising</b> the American nation 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
599 599 polein sell Greek/Latin root monopoly Greek/Latin MSU
600 600 polemical angry, hostile, harshly critical adj. Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
601 601 polis city Greek/Latin root political</br> metropolitan Greek/Latin MSU
602 602 poly many Greek/Latin root polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi Greek/Latin MSU
603 603 ponderous heavy; massive; awkward; dull adj. A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. Common GRE MSU
604 604 port</br> porto carry Greek/Latin root porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable Greek/Latin MSU
605 605 post after Greek/Latin root post script (p. s. )</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem Greek/Latin MSU
608 608 pre before Greek/Latin root premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient Greek/Latin MSU
609 609 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
610 610 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>. 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. Old World diseases <b>precipitated</b> 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. The assasination of the Archduke was a <b>precursor</b> 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
620 620 prevaricate to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question verb Latin: walk crookedly 1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated. (n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend. 1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he <b>prevaricated</b>. (n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to <b>prevaricate</b> in order to protect his friend. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
621 621 pristine immaculately clean and unused adj. Syn: clean, pure The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
622 622 pro before</br> in favor of Greek/Latin root project</br> projectile</br> Greek/Latin MSU
623 623 probity integrity and honor noun Franch/latin probus "worthy, good The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
624 624 prodigal a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return adj. Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique. </br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events. Common GRE MSU
625 625 captious nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument adj. Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding. When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
626 626 prodigious enormous, immense, gigantic adj. French/Latin As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite.   357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
627 627 profligate extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way adj. Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
628 628 proliferate grow rapidly verb French: prolifère "producing offspring" Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
629 629 carapace hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles noun French carapace "tortoise shell" The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
633 633 psych mind</br> soul Greek/Latin root psychology Greek/Latin MSU
634 634 publicus people Greek/Latin root public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican Greek/Latin MSU
635 635 pulchritudinous of great physical beauty (n: pulchritude) adj. Latin origin </br> only used to describe people. <u>My <b>pulchritudinous</b> bride</u> was so full of grace, standing beneath our wedding canopy. Common GRE MSU
636 636 pusillanimous cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty: adj. The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. Common GRE MSU
637 637 qualification 1 . The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim noun 1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>2. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree. </br>3. Newton's laws are still valid, <u>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
638 638 careen lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side verb Middle French carene "keel" I yelled as I saw <u>my drunk neighbor <b>careen</b> his car</u> into his house. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
639 639 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. They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the <b>quotidian</b>, connecting with the divine and reporting back. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
640 640 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
642 642 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
643 643 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
644 644 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
645 645 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. According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not <b>relevant</b> 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 <u>above <b>reproach</u></b> 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 <b>repudiate</b> 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
652 652 respectively in the sequential order previously given adj. Each recipient was called up to receive their award, <b>respectively. </b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
653 653 restive</br>restful restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while </br>restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. adj. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become <b>restive</b> and were unable to get a <b>restful</b> night's sleep. Easily confused words MSU
654 654 reticent hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself adj. adj. introverted or silent Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen <u>prefers to remain <b>reticent</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
655 655 reverent feeling or showing profound respect or veneration adj. During the funeral, humble and <b>reverent</b> silence filled the air of the sanctuary 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
663 663 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
664 664 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>. 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
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 That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is <b>subjective</b> — 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 1. The theory was <b>substantiated<b> by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will <b>substantiate</b> 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
691 691 sufficient enough for a given purpose adj. Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
692 692 superbly excellently adj. Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
693 693 superficial 1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; </br>3. of little substance or significance adj. Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something 1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint. </br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes Common GRE MSU
694 694 celerity swiftness of action or motion; speed noun celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root "celer" = swift. Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
695 695 supplant to overtake or replace verb Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
696 696 sycophant a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important noun Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the <b>sycophant</b> in first period. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
697 697 synthesize 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction verb It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
699 699 tacit unspoken; implicit adj. Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
700 700 cerebration act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity noun Latin cerebrum "brain"</br>Syn: intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process After several hours of <b>cerebration</b>, the mentally drained writer decided to take a break from working on the article 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
701 701 taciturn reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity) adj. French/ Latin taciturnus "not talkative, noiseless. " My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public. My shy brother is <b>taciturn</b> and rarely speaks in public. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
702 702 tele distance Greek/Latin root telegraph, telephone, teleology, telemetry, Greek/Latin MSU
703 703 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
704 704 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
705 705 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
706 706 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 The judge called the defense’s argument <b>tenuous</b> and ruled in favor of the plaintif 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
707 707 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
708 708 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 angry <b>tirade</b> 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 <b>torpor</b>. 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. Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly <b>tortuous. </b> 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
715 715 trans across Greek/Latin root transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient</br> transvaal Greek/Latin MSU
716 716 transient passes quickly; short-lived adj. Latin transire, "to pass over"</br>Often used formally with the "nature", "threat", "source" & "cause"</br>can also be used for quickly changing things, like a transient feeling or facial expression</br>Syn:ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transitory, impermanent, temporary The snow is <b>transient</b> and will melt as soon as the sun appears. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
717 717 turpitude depravity; baseness noun Latin turpitudo: "repulsiveness. "</br>Syn: depravity Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude. Common GRE MSU
718 718 chthonic Relating to or inhabiting the underworld. adj. Greek khthonios "of the earth, in the earth"</br>Usually about mythological creatures, but also, perhaps about our creepy basement</br> word frequency: every 195 k pages! Rammstein's song "die Sonne" is filled with <b>chthonic</b> scenes of dwarf miners intertwined with Snow White fantasies. AMB RATMW
719 719 ubiquitous ever-present or universal adj. Latin ubique: "everywhere. "</br>Syn: omnipresent, everywhere Singapore aims to cloak itself in <b>ubiquitous</b>, free Wi-Fi in the next few years 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
720 720 unadorned plain; unembellished adj. </br>Syn:undecorated, bare, plain, spare, unembellished, unornamented “Yes, ” was the <b>unadorned</b> and quick answer 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
721 721 undermine to weaken or compromise verb Deutsch: untergraben</br>Syn:counteract, countermine, sabotage, subvert, weaken Tammy tried to <b>undermine</b> the principal’s authority by taking complaints to the school board, so her contract was not renewed. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
732 732 verbose using or containing too many words adj. Syn: wordy, loquacious, long-winded The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity) The instructor asked her <b>verbose</b> student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
733 733 vex to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length: verb Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. Common GRE MSU
734 734 vexation state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. noun Note that Vexation is both something that causes annoyance AND the state of mind that results from being annoyed. </br>Syn:annoyance, chafe, irritation, <u>In <b>vexation</b></u>, I watched the neighbor’s dog poop in my yard 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
735 735 vide</br>visibil</br>vis see Greek/Latin root video</br> vision</br> visible Greek/Latin MSU
736 736 aegis to be sponsored or protected by someone/an organisation verb Greek aigis ‘shield of Zeus’</br>Syn: auspices, egis, protection The negotiations were conducted <u>under the <b>aegis</b></u> of the UN AMB RATMW
737 737 viscous</br>vicous Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. adj. Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. Easily confused words MSU
738 738 vanquish come out better in a competition, race, or conflict verb </br>syn: beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, circumvent, outfox, outsmart, outwit, overreach In the movies, the superheroes usually <b>vanquish</b> the villains. AMB RATMW
739 739 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
740 740 voracious craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things. adj. She is a voracious reader. Common GRE MSU
741 741 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
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
752 752 vitiate Destroy or impair the legal validity of verb Syn: put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch: Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati"vitiare"= to make faulty. Same origin as "vice", therefore same pronounciation root "vishiate" As a child, I could never understand why my uncle could always prove, by taking his shoes off, that his toes were crossed while making the promise, thus <u><b>vitiating</b> his promise</u> Least Difficult FT
753 753 fringe the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity noun Syn: peripheral, radical, unorthodox Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked. Least Difficult FT
754 754 garner Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval) verb Latin granarium which means "store-house" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering. </br>Syn: accumulate, amass, assemble Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs. Least Difficult FT
755 755 gist the substance or essence of a speech or text noun Syn: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch: Quintessenz, Kernpunkt <u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is</u> Least Difficult FT
756 756 gossamer Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate adj. refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs, </br>Syn: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch: Hauchdünn. </br> As a NOUN it means a"goose summer", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> "goose summer" (middle english)(Altweibersommer). 1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash. </br>1b. Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes Least Difficult FT
757 757 grovel 1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2. To beg, to be servile, suck up verb Syn: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch: Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln "If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>" she said. Least Difficult FT
840 840 condone Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) verb Things that are condoned are allowed, even if everyone isn't exactly thrilled about it. </br>Often used with "don't"</br> Syn: disregard, let pass, excuse Rashad Ali argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning ISIS, <u><b>condone</b> other violence</u>. Medium Difficult FT
841 841 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 As the election results were coming in, a <b>contrite</b> Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
842 842 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. Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of <b>credulous</b> consumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
843 843 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. Mr. Sasse <b> demurs</b> . 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
844 844 depravity Moral corruption; wickedness, state of being depraved, degeneracy noun Syn: vice, perversion, deviance We moved to the quiet country to <u>keep our children away from the <b>depravity</b> of city life.  </u> 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 Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—<b>deride</b> him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities 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 Latin: "something said</br>Same word root as "dictation"</br>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 1. v. Spread out over a large area</br>2. adj. being both verbose and ill-organised verb Latin: dis- "apart" + fundere, "to pour. "=> to pour in different directions</br>Syn1: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated </br>Syn2 : 1. The forest was filled with a soft, <b>diffuse</b> light. </br>2. The <b>diffuse</b> report about the earthquake was both ill-organised and wordy. Medium Difficult FT
849 849 dilate Make or become wider, larger, or more open verb Latin: 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. Latin: dis- "apart" + cor "heart"=>not of the same heart</br>Syn: divergent, opposing, clashing</br>Ant: concord 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
852 852 droll Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement adj. French drôle "odd, comical, funny" </br>Syn: funny, humorous, amusing He was a <b>droll</b> little man with a peculiar sense of humor Medium Difficult FT
853 853 echelon 1. a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society</br>2. a body of troops, planes, ships, birds arranged in a line diagonal to their movement. Sometimes also "V" shaped. noun French échelon"level, echelon" literally "rung of a ladder" itself Late Latin scala "stair</br>Syn: level, rank, grade 1. He won the Olympics, cofirming that he had reached the upper <b>echelon</b> of athletics</br>2. The aircraft flew <u>in <b>echelon</b> formation</u>, providing each plane with excellent range of vision while allowing them to act as a single unit 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 - which in demonstrations is then often hanged, burned, or otherwise abused when protesting a despised person's actions. noun Syn: statue, statuette, figure An <b>effigy</b> of the governor later was hanged in a tree on the state Capitol grounds. Medium Difficult FT
856 856 elucidate Make (something) clear verb Latin: e-, "thoroughly, " + lucidus, "clear, bright. "=>make things thoroughly lucid</br> Syn: explain, make plain, illuminate When asked for details, he declined to <b>elucidate</b> further. Medium Difficult FT
951 951 daguerreotype A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor noun Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most 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. This is not the work of a <b>dilettante</b>, 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
959 959 ersatz (Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else adj. Deutsch: ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee Most Difficult FT
960 960 erstwhile former adj. mid English, erst ="first, at first; once, long ago; till now" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, "</br>Syn: old, past, one-time The <b>erstwhile</b> owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby Most Difficult FT
961 961 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
962 962 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
963 963 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
964 964 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
965 965 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
1655 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
1656 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
1657 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
1658 1668 feint trick; any distracting or deceptive maneuver noun military and political tactics often use feints, most common in sport, eg. boxing, where opponents are continually trying to fake each other out. Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, and Frazier threw one of his own, missing. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1659 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
1660 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
1661 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
1662 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
1663 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
1664 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
1665 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
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"austere or self-denying", "austere or self-denying",
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"Greek: asketes \"monk, hermit\" + ïc\"nature of, like", "Greek: asketes \"monk, hermit\" + ïc\"nature of, like",
"The monk leads an ascetic life.", "The monk leads an <b>ascetic</b> life.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -1684,7 +1684,7 @@
"to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy", "to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy",
"verb", "verb",
"v. to satisfy a need or appetite", "v. to satisfy a need or appetite",
"A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.", "A massage can </b>assuage</b> the soreness in your muscles.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -1702,7 +1702,7 @@
"total surprise, shock", "total surprise, shock",
"noun", "noun",
"Old French estoner \"to stun, daze, deafen, astound\" Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br> Latin ex \"out\" + tonare \"to thunder\"", "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.", "The homeless man looked at me in </b>astonishment</b> when I gave him the bag of money.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -1792,7 +1792,7 @@
"severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance", "severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Old French austere \"strict, severe, harsh, cruel\" </br>Syn: unadorned, subdued, stark", "Old French austere \"strict, severe, harsh, cruel\" </br>Syn: unadorned, subdued, stark",
"Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery.", "Instead of being bleak and </b>austere</b> , hospitals should be warm and cheery.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -1846,7 +1846,7 @@
"greed", "greed",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin (via French) avaritia \"greed, inordinate desire", "Latin (via French) avaritia \"greed, inordinate desire",
"The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed", "The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is <b>avarice</b> - greed",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -1936,7 +1936,7 @@
"give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed", "give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed",
"verb", "verb",
"Old English beleogan (Deutsch: belügen", "Old English beleogan (Deutsch: belügen",
"Janice hoped her smile would belie the sadness she felt.", "Janice hoped her smile would <b>belie</b> the sadness she felt.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -1990,7 +1990,7 @@
"gentle, harmless", "gentle, harmless",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin \"well born\" bene \"well\" + \" genus \"birth\"", "Latin \"well born\" bene \"well\" + \" genus \"birth\"",
"Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer", "Grandfather fortunately had a <b>benign</b> form of cancer",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -2584,7 +2584,7 @@
"given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical", "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable", "Syn: fickle, inconstant, changeable",
"The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next.", "The <b>capricious</b> supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -2620,7 +2620,7 @@
"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)", "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", "noun",
"Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark", "Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark",
"Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact", "Jake’s termination from his job was the <b>catalyst</b> for his change of character",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -2782,7 +2782,7 @@
"ordered by time", "ordered by time",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adj. s", "Latin: chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adj. s",
"He went through the events in chronological order", "He went through the events in <b>chronological<b> order",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -3304,7 +3304,7 @@
"feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses", "feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: regretful, sorry, apologetic", "Syn: regretful, sorry, apologetic",
"As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performanc", "As the election results were coming in, a <b>contrite</b> Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -3556,7 +3556,7 @@
"n. skill", "n. skill",
"noun", "noun",
"as adjective it means \"cunning\"- a crafty pickpocket", "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", "The retired teacher is looking for a new <b>craft</b> to take up since she is good at making things with her hands",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -3610,7 +3610,7 @@
"belief or trust", "belief or trust",
"noun", "noun",
"Medieval Latin credentia \"belief\". \"credentials\", \"credit\", all have the same roots", "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>. </b>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -3628,7 +3628,7 @@
"having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïv", "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïv",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: gullible, naive", "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.", "Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of <b>credulous</b> consumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -3754,7 +3754,7 @@
"appropriate manners and conduct", "appropriate manners and conduct",
"noun", "noun",
"same root at déco", "same root at déco",
"Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork", "Not understanding <b>decorum</b> at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -3772,7 +3772,7 @@
"courteous regard for people's feelings", "courteous regard for people's feelings",
"noun", "noun",
"French déférence (16c. ), défé\"to yield, comply", "French déférence (16c. ), défé\"to yield, comply",
"He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer)", "He held his tongue in <b>deference</b> to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer)",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -3880,7 +3880,7 @@
"to object or protest to something", "to object or protest to something",
"verb", "verb",
"demur from French/Latin: de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn: object, take exception, take issue", "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.", "Mr. Sasse <b> demurs</b> . He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -4006,7 +4006,7 @@
"Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule", "Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule",
"verb", "verb",
"French: de \"down\"+ ridere(rire) \"to laugh\"</br> Syn: mock, jeer at, scoff at", "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", "Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—<b>deride</b> him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -4096,7 +4096,7 @@
"objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings", "objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings",
"noun", "noun",
"French détachement (17c. ), détacher (see detach). Meanin\"that which is detached\", also in a military sense. </br>Deutsch: Ablösun", "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", "The woman’s air of <b>detachment</b> made the police question her involvement in her husband’s de",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -4114,7 +4114,7 @@
"a strong factor in an outcome", "a strong factor in an outcome",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin: de= \"off\" + terminare \"to mark the end or boundary</br>Deutsch: Bestimmungsfaktor", "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", "The key <b>determinant<b> for social security deductions are the conditions at year end",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -4330,7 +4330,7 @@
"a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something", "a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer", "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.", "This is not the work of a <b>dilettante</b>, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -4402,7 +4402,7 @@
"to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more things", "to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more things",
"verb", "verb",
"dis- \"off, away\" + cernere \"distinguish, separate, sift", "dis- \"off, away\" + cernere \"distinguish, separate, sift",
"Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not discern whether or not his eyes were red.", "Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not <b>discern</b> whether or not his eyes were red.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -4654,7 +4654,7 @@
"disagreeable sounds, a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement,", "disagreeable sounds, a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement,",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin: dissonantem\"differ in sound\", ie lack of harmony", "Latin: dissonantem\"differ in sound\", ie lack of harmony",
"The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinion", "The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by <b>dissonance</b> among opinion",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -4942,7 +4942,7 @@
"to deceive or fool", "to deceive or fool",
"verb", "verb",
"French, duper", "French, duper",
"My brother is a schemer who is always trying to dupe people out of their money.", "My brother is a schemer who is always trying to <b>dupe</b> people out of their money.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5068,7 +5068,7 @@
"selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas", "selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like", "ic=nature of, like",
"Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism)", "Many modern decorators prefer an <b>eclectic</b> style. (n: eclecticism)",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5248,7 +5248,7 @@
"a mournful poem; a lament for the dead", "a mournful poem; a lament for the dead",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek elegeia ode \"an elegaic song\", where elegos= \"poem or song of lament", "Greek elegeia ode \"an elegaic song\", where elegos= \"poem or song of lament",
"When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her.", "When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving <b>elegy</b> for her.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5626,7 +5626,7 @@
"anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day", "anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: fleeting, passing, short-lived", "Syn: fleeting, passing, short-lived",
"An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades.", "An <b>ephemeral</b> moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5788,7 +5788,7 @@
"incorrect", "incorrect",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution.", "Despite the fact that you used an <b>erroneous</b> method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5878,7 +5878,7 @@
"avoid or abstain from", "avoid or abstain from",
"verb", "verb",
"same root as: German scheuen \"to fear, shun, shrink from\"", "same root as: German scheuen \"to fear, shun, shrink from\"",
"True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals.", "True vegetarians <b>eschew</b> food items that come from living animals.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5932,7 +5932,7 @@
"obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few", "obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: abstruse, obscure, arcane </br>ic=\"nature of, like", "Syn: abstruse, obscure, arcane </br>ic=\"nature of, like",
"The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)</br>The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic.", "The <b>esoteric</b> discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)</br>The subjects at hand often sound <b>esoteric</b>, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5968,7 +5968,7 @@
"deserving respect, esteem, and admiration", "deserving respect, esteem, and admiration",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"Our estimable professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research", "Our <b>estimable</b> professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6040,7 +6040,7 @@
"memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral", "memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral",
"noun", "noun",
"", "",
"The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspirin", "The rabbi’s <b>eulogy</b> was both heartfelt and inspiring.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6094,7 +6094,7 @@
"to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate", "to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate",
"verb", "verb",
"", "",
"The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions.", "The decision to fortify the border <b>exacerbated</b> tensions.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6112,7 +6112,7 @@
"challenging, demanding, grueling", "challenging, demanding, grueling",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday", "Sarah’s <b>exacting</b> client insisted she work during the holiday",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6130,7 +6130,7 @@
"pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless", "pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless",
"verb", "verb",
"", "",
"The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant. (adj: exculpatory)", "The evidence tended to <b>exculpate</b> the defendant. (adj: exculpatory)",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6166,7 +6166,7 @@
"urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing", "urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers.", "An <b>exigent</b> officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6454,7 +6454,7 @@
"Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor", "Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek. </br> \"Facetious\" stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor", "Syn: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek. </br> \"Facetious\" stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor",
"More disturbing, ' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that.", "More disturbing, ' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was <b>facetious</b>. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6472,7 +6472,7 @@
"to make something easier or simpler", "to make something easier or simpler",
"verb", "verb",
"facile=easy in French.", "facile=easy in French.",
"Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly facilitates passing the exam", "Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly <b>facilitates</b> passing the exam",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6508,7 +6508,7 @@
"containing or based on incorrect reasoning", "containing or based on incorrect reasoning",
"adj.", "adj.",
"fallacy </br>Deutsch: irreführen", "fallacy </br>Deutsch: irreführen",
"He clung to the fallacious hope that she would return.", "He clung to the <b>fallacious</b> hope that she would return.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6562,7 +6562,7 @@
"meticulous", "meticulous",
"adj.", "adj.",
"adj. invested in cleanliness", "adj. invested in cleanliness",
"Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures.", "Constantly licking themselves, cats are <b>fastidious</b> creatures.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -6976,7 +6976,7 @@
"keep from happening or arising; make impossible", "keep from happening or arising; make impossible",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of", "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.", "To <b>forestall</b> 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", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -7030,7 +7030,7 @@
"Happening by a lucky chance", "Happening by a lucky chance",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: fortunate, advantageous, opportune", "Syn: fortunate, advantageous, opportune",
"Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared.", "Thanks to these sensible policies, and the <b>fortuitous</b> tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -8038,7 +8038,7 @@
"a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutions", "a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutions",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn: critic, skeptic, dissenter", "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", "He has overtaken Manuel Valls, the centre-left prime minister, as the left’s most outspoken <b>iconoclast</b>, and shown up the Socialist left as die-hard conservative",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -9064,7 +9064,7 @@
"lacking interest or significance or impact", "lacking interest or significance or impact",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: boring, vapid, dull. </br>Deutsch: Geschmacklos, fad. </br> Latin in- \"not\" + Latin sapidus \"tasty\" sapere", "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.", "It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs, nothing but <b>insipid</b> skits and bald propaganda.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -9082,7 +9082,7 @@
"of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive: tight-knit and isolated; uninterested in matters outside one’s immediate spher", "of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive: tight-knit and isolated; uninterested in matters outside one’s immediate spher",
"adj.", "adj.",
"gleicher Wortstamm wie \"insel\"", "gleicher Wortstamm wie \"insel\"",
"Newcomers found it difficult to make friends in the insular community.", "Newcomers found it difficult to make friends in the <b>insular</b> community.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -9153,8 +9153,8 @@
"intimate", "intimate",
"close (as in a relationship)", "close (as in a relationship)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"adj. particularly private", "Syn: particularly private, often sexual in nature</br> Deutsch : intim",
"v. to imply", "The teacher was fired for having an <b>intimate</b> relationship with a student",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -9172,7 +9172,7 @@
"difficult to manage or mold", "difficult to manage or mold",
"adj.", "adj.",
"in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild\ne) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable", "in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild\ne) 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.", "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became <b>intractable</b></br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -9226,7 +9226,7 @@
"ingrained, habitual", "ingrained, habitual",
"adj.", "adj.",
"associated with chronic disease in middle English. Now refers to something that is a signature habit with a person. </br>Syn: chronic, usual", "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", "Mark is an <b>inveterate</b> liar who could not tell the truth even if you paid him",
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"quickly aroused to anger", "quickly aroused to anger",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered", "Syn: irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered",
"He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible.", "He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to <b>irascible. </b>",
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"taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words", "taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Persons from Lakonia, Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words. </br>Syn: brief, concise, terse", "Persons from Lakonia, Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words. </br>Syn: brief, concise, terse",
"Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, \"If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground\" the laconic ' reply was, \"If. \"", "1a. Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and <b>laconic</b></br>1b. Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, \"If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground\" the <b>laconic</b> ' reply was, \"If. \"",
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"very generous", "very generous",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: bountiful, lavish, handsome", "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.", "Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally <b>munificent</b> prizes in life sciences and mathematics.",
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"stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion", "stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: ob \"against\" (see ob-) + durare \"harden, render hard\"=>stubborn, inexorable, unyielding; hardened. </br> syn: cussed, obstinate, unrepentant, unregenerate, unregenerated", "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.", "The <b>obdurate</b> three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared.",
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"mysterious or not well-known", "mysterious or not well-known",
"adj.", "adj.",
"v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive", "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.", "For some <b>obsure</b> reason, he decided not to go ahead with the agreed-to plan.",
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"the mystical and supernatural", "the mystical and supernatural",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin occultus, = “hidden, secret. ”", "Latin occultus, = “hidden, secret. ”",
"Although the pretend psychic has no occult powers, she leads people to believe she does", "Although the pretend psychic has no <b>occult</b> powers, she leads people to believe she does",
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"to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:", "to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:",
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"Syn: appease, pacify, mollify", "Syn: appease, pacify, mollify",
"The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam.", "The professor tried to <b>placate</b> his students by postponing the exam.",
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"to fall quickly and far", "to fall quickly and far",
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"Stock prices plumted after the crash", "Stock prices <b>plumeted</b> after the crash",
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"to cause a sharp division between two groups", "to cause a sharp division between two groups",
"verb", "verb",
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"President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation", "President Trump has a knack at <b>polarising</b> the American nation",
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"concerned with practical matters", "concerned with practical matters",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like", "ic=nature of, like",
"A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics.", "A <b>pragmatic</b> approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics.",
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"to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly", "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly",
"verb", "verb",
"adj. hastily and not well-considered", "adj. hastily and not well-considered",
"Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population.", "Old World diseases <b>precipitated</b> a massive decline in the American Indian population.",
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"a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:", "a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:",
"noun", "noun",
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"The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war.", "The assasination of the Archduke was a <b>precursor</b> to the war.",
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"to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question", "to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin: walk crookedly", "Latin: walk crookedly",
"1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated. (n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend.", "1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he <b>prevaricated</b>. (n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to <b>prevaricate</b> in order to protect his friend.",
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"to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action", "to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action",
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"v. to appease someone who is angry", "v. to appease someone who is angry",
"They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods.", "They made sacrifices to <b>propitiate</b> angry gods.",
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"appropriateness, manners, decorum", "appropriateness, manners, decorum",
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"The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip.", "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost <b>propriety</b> while on their class field trip.",
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"relating to the everyday or mundane", "relating to the everyday or mundane",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: day-to-day, average, daily", "Syn: day-to-day, average, daily",
"They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back.", "They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the <b>quotidian</b>, connecting with the divine and reporting back.",
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"relating to the topic or issue at hand", "relating to the topic or issue at hand",
"adj.", "adj.",
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"According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight.", "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not <b>relevant</b> because of her poor eyesight.",
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"to give official permission", "to give official permission",
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"v. to impose a penalty for a particular action", "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action",
"n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation", "The US president <b>sanctioned</b> the killing of Osama Bin Laden before the special troops moved in.",
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"plausible but false", "plausible but false",
"adj.", "adj.",
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"Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many.", "Her argument, though <b>specious</b>, was readily accepted by many.",
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"open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact", "open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact",
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"That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree", "That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is <b>subjective</b> — not everyone will agree",
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"1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen", "1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen",
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"Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen", "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", "1. The theory was <b>substantiated<b> by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will <b>substantiate</b> good relations with the former enemy country",
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"a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important", "a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important",
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"Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period.", "Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the <b>sycophant</b> in first period.",
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"reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)", "reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)",
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"French/ Latin taciturnus \"not talkative, noiseless. \"", "French/ Latin taciturnus \"not talkative, noiseless. \"",
"My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public.", "My shy brother is <b>taciturn</b> and rarely speaks in public.",
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"weak, flimsy, insubstantial, weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength", "weak, flimsy, insubstantial, weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength",
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"The judge called the defense’s argument tenuous and ruled in favor of the plaintif", "The judge called the defense’s argument <b>tenuous</b> and ruled in favor of the plaintif",
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"winding or twisty. twisted; excessively complicated", "winding or twisty. twisted; excessively complicated",
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"Note: Don't confuse this with torturous. . Synonum complicated", "Note: Don't confuse this with torturous. . Synonum complicated",
"Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous.", "Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly <b>tortuous. </b>",
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"to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence", "to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence",
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"using or containing too many words", "using or containing too many words",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: wordy, loquacious, long-winded", "Syn: wordy, loquacious, long-winded",
"The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)", "The instructor asked her <b>verbose</b> student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)",
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"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", "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",
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"Syn: passion, zealousness, fervor", "Syn: passion, zealousness, fervor",
"The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land", "The great emperor’s crusading <b>zeal</b> led him to conquer many land",
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