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221 "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adj. " " Latin dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""=>""to mistrust, lack confidence""" "Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
222 "diffident </br> different </br> deference" "<b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. " "adj. " "If you <u>treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence</b></u>" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
223 "antler" "entire horn, or any branch of the horn" " noun" "As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
224 "dirge" "1. funeral or mourning lament. </br>2. any sad, slow song" "noun" "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v. 9, which begins in Latin: ""<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, <b>Dirge<b/> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v. 9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass" "Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
224 "dirge" "1. funeral or mourning lament. </br>2. any sad, slow song" "noun" "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v. 9, which begins in Latin: ""<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, <b>Dirge </b> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v. 9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass" "Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
225 "dis" "not</br> apart, off, away </br>the opposite of</br>completely</br>in every direction" "Greek/Latin root" "disperse</br> disinherit</br> disenfranchise</br> distend " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
226 "aphasia" "loss of speech (or ability to read) due to injury or illness" " noun" "Greek; a- ""without"" + phasis ""utterance=>inability to speak" "Cees suffered from <u>mild <b>aphesia</b> and had difficulty speaking</u> after his serious bicycle accident" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
227 "disabuse" "free somebody from an erroneous belief" "verb" "dis=""to free, apart, off""+ ""mistake, fallacy, or deception""" "We had to <u><b>disabuse</b> her of the notion</u> that she was invited. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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363 "-fy" "make " "verb " "fortify</br> simplify " "Suffix" "MSU"
364 "gainsay" " deny or oppose, Speak against or oppose (someone), deny" "verb" "Literally: Say against</br>Syn: be against, object to, be hostile to" "It is <u>impossible to <u>gainsay</u> the importance of a good education</u> in today’s competitive job market" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
365 "galvanize" " to prod someone into action" "verb" "figurative sense of ""galvanize by electricity""" "By holding a rally, <u>the politician hoped to <b>galvanize</b> young people to vote</u> " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
366 "dissolute" "lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices" " adj. " "</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, fast, libertine, profligate, riotous" "His father's half sister <u>chose to lead a <b>dissolute</b> lifestyle</u>: she partied all the time, got addicted to heroin, found work too much of an effort and generally wasted her life. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
366 "dissolute" "lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices" " adj. " "</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, fast, libertine, profligate, riotous</br>Ant : pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted" "His father's half sister <u>chose to lead a <b>dissolute</b> lifestyle</u>: she partied all the time, got addicted to heroin, found work too much of an effort and generally wasted her life. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
367 "asperity" "harshness of manner, roughness" " noun" "French. </br>Syn1 :sharpness</br>Syn2: grimness, hardship, rigor, rigorousness, rigour, rigourousness, severeness, severity" "1. The police officer’s dislike of me was obvious from <u>the <b>asperity</b> with which he demanded</u> my driver’s license. </br>2. I could not get used the <u><b>asparity</b> of the Nordic winters</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
368 "gauche" " socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward" "adj. " "gauche = left oder in Deutsch: links" "His <b>gauche</b> statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
369 "geo" "earth " "Greek/Latin root" "geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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411 "imply" "to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)" "verb" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= Meaning ""to involve something unstated as a logical consequence" " She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
412 "improvidence" "an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events " "noun" "Latin: im-, ""not"" and providentia, ""foresight. ""</br>Syn: shortsightedness" "Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
413 "imprudence" " bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions" "noun" "Latin: imprudentem means ""not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate. ""</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness" "Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
414 "impudent" " disrespectful" "adj. " "Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful" "The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
414 "impudent" " disrespectful" "adj. " "Latin: im=without + pudens=shame</br>Syn:impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward, flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful" "The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
415 "in</br> il</br> im</br> ir" "in: Deutscher Stamm: ""in""" "Greek/Latin root" "This is the first of 2 generic meanings of ""in"". The other is</u> 'not'</u>" "incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
416 "in</br> im " "not, against: Deutscher Stamm: ""un-""" "Greek/Latin root" "This is the SECOND of 2 generic meanings of ""in"". The other is ÏNTO" "incredible</br> ignoble</br> inglorious</br> inhospitable</br> infinite</br> infinitesimal</br> immoral " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
417 "inadvertent" " by accident or unintentional" "adj. " "Latin: in- = ""not+ ad =""to, toward"" + vertere= ""to turn.""=> inadvertent means “not turning the mind to</br>Syn: accident, unintended" "Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, <u>some statements were <b>inadvertently</b> broadcat to all</u>. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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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"
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 "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 <b>superficial</b> 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"
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 <b>sycophant</b> in first period. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1285 "emblazon" "1. adorn richly with prominent markings; </br>2. make illustrious; celebrate" " verb" "Syn: to colour</br>" "1. Colleges and universities nearly all sell sweatshirts <u><b>emblazoned</b> with their logos</u>. </br>2. The friends of the war hero ensured that his deeds were <u><b>emblazoned</b> by a poet</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "gramaphone, telephone, " "Latin words" "nko"
1287 "plic" "fold</br> bend</br>weave" "Greek/Latin root" "pliable, ply (as in layer, eg. Toilet paper), accomplice (someone woven into doing something), implicate(to fold into), duplicate (fold twice, ie. Copy), comply (interweaved with)" "Latin words" "nko"
1288 "embroider" "1. decorate with needlework; </br>2. add details to" " verb" "1. His uniform vest reads ""sheriff"" in big letters, with his sheriff star shining right above his <b><b>embroidered</b> name</u>. 2. The fisherman <u><b>embroidered</b> a story</u> about the 38 inch striped bass he almost caught this morning. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1288 "embroider" "1. decorate with needlework; </br>2. add details to" " verb" "1. His uniform vest reads ""sheriff"" in big letters, with his sheriff star shining right above his <u><b>embroidered</b> name</u>. 2. The fisherman <u><b>embroidered</b> a story</u> about the 38 inch striped bass he almost caught this morning. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1289 "encompass" "1. surround; form a circle or ring around; </br>2. include, enclose; envelop" " verb" "Latin: en- ""make, put in"" + compass=""Zirkel"" auf Deutsch (nicht Kompass) </br>Syn :contain" "1a. A lecture on Edward Hopper <b><u>encompassed</b> all aspects</u> of his life and art</br>1b. The plan <b>ecompassed</b> a number of aims" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1290 "pot" "drink" "Greek/Latin root" "potable water</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1291 "poten" "powerful" "Greek/Latin root" "potentate</br> potent" "Latin words" "nko"
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1403 "exquisite" "excellent; intricate and beautiful in design or execution" " adj. " " Latin exquisitus ""to search out""" "1a. She wore an <u><b>exquisite</b> dress</u>, which left all the guests staring in surprise</br>1b. She was known to have <b><u>exquisite</b> taste</u></br>He suffered <b>exquisite</b> pain after breaking his ribs. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1404 "extenuate" "weaken; lessen or attempt to lessen seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses" " verb" "Latin: ""to thin"" or ""make thin""(same root as ""extend"")" "The fact that the woman was repeatedly beaten and debased by her husband were accepted as <u><b>extenuating</b> circumstances</u> for her murdering him. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1405 "extirpate" "root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly" " verb" """to weed out by the roots. ""</br>Syn: wiped out, erradicate, root out, uproot. " "1a. Hopefully <u>the fumigation will <b>extirpate</b> the bedbugs</u> brought with me in my suitcase on my travels. </br>1b. The dodo was <b>extirpated</b> due to hunting and the introduction of predators in their habitat. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1406 "extrinsic" "1. external; not essential; extraneous" " adj. " "</br>Syn: accidental, adventitious, alien, extraneous, external, foreign, supervenient</br>Ant: intrinsic" "1a. You have to consider the <b>extrinsic</b> factors in the success of the business. </br>1b. The feature is extrinsic to the building" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1406 "extrinsic" "external; not essential; extraneous" " adj. " "</br>Syn: accidental, adventitious, alien, extraneous, external, foreign, supervenient</br>Ant: intrinsic" "1a. You have to consider the <b>extrinsic</b> factors in the success of the business. </br>1b. The feature is extrinsic to the building" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1407 "re" "back</br> again" "Latin Prefix" "return" "Latin words" "nko"
1408 "retro" "backward" "Latin Prefix" "retroactively, " "Latin words" "nko"
1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko"
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1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1419 "portending" "to give an omen or anticipatory sign of" "verb" "Latin: por- ""forward"" + ""tendere"" ""to stretch""=>""stretching forward to predict.""or foretell. """ "1a. The distant thunder <b>portended</b> a storm. </b></br>1b. If you're superstitious, a black cat <b>portends</b> trouble" "AMB" "Examword"
1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1421 "acolyte" "1. A person who helps with religious services</br>2. a fan or follower of the famous" "noun" " Greek akolouthos: ""follower""</br>Sny1: altar boy</br> Syn2: fan" "1. When I was a boy, I was an acolyte in the Church. </br>Likewise, her relationship with Warhol was not that of <b>acolyte</b> but of peer. " "AMB" "Mishima"
1421 "acolyte" "1. A person who helps with religious services</br>2. a fan or follower of the famous" "noun" " Greek akolouthos: ""follower""</br>Sny1: altar boy</br> Syn2: fan" "1. When I was a boy, I was an <b>acolyte</b> in the Church. </br>2. Likewise, her relationship with Warhol was not that of <b>acolyte</b> but of peer. " "AMB" "Mishima"
1422 "epitaph / epithet" "1. An epitaph is written on a tombstone. </br>2. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone" "noun" "1. epi ""at, over"" +  taphos ""tomb, burial, funeral""=>above a grave</br>2. epi ""over/in addition"" + tithenai ""to put, to place"" => (name) given in addition to""" "The Halloween gravestone was inscribed with the <b>epitaph</b> ""Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank"", using an <b>epithet</b> for Frank" "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1423 "facsimile" "exact copy or reproduction, as of a document; fax" " noun" "Latin :facere = ""to make"" + simile= ""like""=>to make a copy</br>Grammatically speaking, photocopiers also make facsimiles, but oddly enough those are referred to as copies — not faxes. " "A <b>facsimile</b> of the world's first computer was exhibited at the museum" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1424 "ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "sycophant</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
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1437 "fluster" "1: to put into a state of agitated confusion</br>2. to make tipsy" " verb" "Syn: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, mortify, nonplus, rattle" "1a. The speaker was obviously <b>flustered</b> by the interruption.</br>1b. ""And don't <b>fluster</b> poor Charlie. We must all try to keep very calm.""</br>2. A man who can keep himself sober after dinner wins the card games plays against those who <b>fluster</b> themselves with drink." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1438 "foray" "1. sudden raid or military advance </br>2. venture or initial attempt, especially outside one's usual area" " noun" "Same word root as ""forage""</br>Syn1: descent, incursion, inroad, invasion, irruption, raid" "1. Before their <u><b>foray</b> into enemy territory</u>, a scouting party was sent to observe the guard stations. </br>2. My <b>foray</b> into rugby ended with my spending a week in the hospital." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1439 "forbearance" "1. patience; restraint of passions; </br>2. legal act of forbearing or waiting" " noun" "Syn: long-suffering, patience, sufferance, tolerance" "1. The teacher asked the pupils for their <b>fobearance</b> by saying ""Bear with me for a moment,"" while he wrote on the board.</br>2. One of my husband’s loan servicers automatically <u>put him into <b>forbearance</u></b> with zero percent interest." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1440 "formidable" "1. arousing fear, dread, or alarm </br>2. ending to inspire awe or wonder" " adj." "Latin formidare, ""to fear.""" "1. Be worried of your<u><b> formidable</b> opponent</u>, Amelia, because she is one smart cookie.</br>2. Reaching the top of the mountain without an oxygen tank was <u>a formidable <b>accomplishment</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1440 "formidable" "1. arousing fear, dread, or alarm </br>2. tending to inspire awe or wonder" " adj." "Latin formidare, ""to fear.""" "1. Be worried of your <u><b>formidable</b> opponent</u>, Amelia, because she is one smart cookie.</br>2. Reaching the top of the mountain without an oxygen tank was <u>a formidable <b>accomplishment</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1441 "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "state of matrimony (being married)" "Latin words" "nko"
1442 "forswear" "Renounce or deny something, especially under oath, but sometimes just earnestly" " verb" "for=away, opposite(wie ""ver"" in Deutsch) + swear (an oath)=> to retract an oath</br>Syn: abjure, recant, resile, retract" "Hector chose to <b>forswear</b> his gang allegiance and join the army. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1443 "fractious" "1. inclined to make trouble; quarrelsome, irritable</br>2. disobedient" " adj." "Syn1: cranky, irritable, nettlesome, peckish, peevish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, techy, testy, tetchy</br>Syn2: recalcitrant, refractory</br>" "1. International students build cultural bridges between nations in an increasingly <b>fractious</b> and divided world.</br>2. The young horse was a <b>fractious</b> animal that would not submit to the harness" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1566 "gambol" "dance and skip about in sport; leap playfully" " verb" "Syn: cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport" "The boy and his puppy would run out in the garden, sprint around, jumping up and down, yelling ""woo-hoo and the dog a-barking, showing no restraint in their slap-happy <b>gambol.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1567 "gantry" "1. a mount for a traveling crane consisting of a large frame to move along a set of tracks; </br>2. supporting framework for a barrel" " noun" "Deutsch: Brückenkran, Signalbrücke" "1a. On the new paying highway, the tolls would be assessed electronically via <b>gantries</b> over the road.<br>1b. The gantry crane lifted the container from the truck onto the ship</br>1c. The lunar rocket was transported to the launch site with the support of a mobile gantry. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1568 "geniality" "warmth of disposition and manners; kindliness; sympathy" " noun" "The <b>geniality</b> of the host made everyone feel welcome at the party" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1569 "gibe" "mock; laugh at with contempt and derision" " verb" "Sometimes spelt ""jibe"". </br> yn1 barrack, flout, jeer, scoff" """Loser! Bonehead!"" the kids shouted, tossing those words and other <b>gibes</b> at the people who offered themselves up to the annual humiliation of the harvest-fest dunk-tank." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1569 "gibe" "mock; laugh at with contempt and derision" " verb" "Sometimes spelt ""jibe"" </br>Syn1: barrack, flout, jeer, scoff" """Loser! Bonehead!"" the kids shouted, tossing those words and other <b>gibes</b> at the people who offered themselves up to the annual humiliation of the harvest-fest dunk-tank." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1570 "girder" "beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as main horizontal support in building" " noun" "Mechanical engineers learn statics, where the forces on beams and girders are calculated and correspondingly dimensioned. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1571 "glean" "1. gather grain left behind by reapers</br>2. collect something (eg. Information) bit by bit" " verb" "Deutsch: nachlesen" "1. The poor sharecroppers <b>gleaned</b> the field after its harvest. <br>2a. The police used old-fashioned detective work to <b>glean</b> his whereabouts</br>2b. He has a collection of antique tools <b>gleaned</b> from flea markets and garage sales. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1572 "glossary" "brief explanation of words, often placed at back of book" " noun" "Deutsch: Glossar" " The biology textbook had a <b>glossary</b> in the back, so you can quickly look up all the technical words and terms specific to biology." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1711 "nettle" "cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; vex" " verb" "Nettle bush=Nessel auf Deutsch (t -> ss Eng->D Transformation)</br>Syn: annoy, bother, chafe, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, rile, vex" "If you <b>nettle</b> a bee, you should be prepared to run" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1712 "nondescript" "lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting" " adj." "Latin: non- ""not"" + descriptus ""to write down, copy; sketch, represent"" => ""not easily described or classified""</br>Deutsch: unscheinbar</br>Syn: characterless, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommittal" "The vehicles and the <b>nondescript</b> uniforms worn by the agents did not link them to a specific agency or government.</br>I work in one of the <b>nondescript</b> office buildings downtown." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1713 "nonplus" "perplex or bewilder someone; confound or flummox" " verb" "Latin: non plus: ""no more, no further""=>state in which one is unable to proceed or decide" "I was <b>nonplussed</b> by his openly expressed admiration of me." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1714 "acarpous" "effete; no longer fertile; worn out" "adj." "Greek akarpos: a=not + karpos=fruitful =>not fruitful" "So clear was the Icelandic air that every slope, every hollow, every <b>acarpous</b> hilltop lay pitilessly revealed to her eyes" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1715 "argot" "jargon; slang" "noun" "French: slang</br>Syn: jargon, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular" "1a. Because I am not a medical doctor, I could not understand the <b>argot</b> spoken by my physician and his colleagues.</br>1b. He has been bombarded by thousands of scathing messages—known as being ""flamed"" in the <b>argot</b> of cyberspace." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1716 "arrant" "used as a superlative, to add emphasis to other words, most often negative: meaning: in the highest degree" "adj." "Syn: very, extreme, most, complete, consummate, total, gross, perfect, pure, sodding, staring, stark, thoroughgoing, unadulterated, utter" "1a. He dismissed as <u><b>arrant</b> nonsense</u> any suggestion that he was dishonest. </br>I couldn’t believe she was taken in by such <b>arrant</b> deception." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1717 "aspersion" "slander, a false charge to hurt someone's name" "noun" "Latin: ad ""to"" + spargere ""sprinkle, strew""=>to sprinkle slander, derogatory criticism" "1a. In order to improve his chances of winning the election, he went about <u>casting <b>aspersions</b></u> on her integrity</br>1b. " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1718 "astringent" "1. substance that shrinks</br>2. sour or bitter in taste" "noun, adj." "1. The <b>astringent</b> lotion checked the bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels</br>2a. Is it <b>astringent</b> and sour or fruity and caramelised?</br>2b. Her tone is <b>astringent</b>, stripping the memories of any ennobling tragedy or nostalgic fuzz." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1719 "atavistic" "1. suggesting the reappearance of traits or characteristics of an ancestor or primitive object</br>2. recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity " "adj. " "Latin atavus ""ancestor, forefather""</br>Syn: throwback</br>Laut Duden gleicher Def. in Deutsch, wobei dieses Wort heute eher als ""laienhaft"" verstanden wird. " "1a. Our leaders are kneeling before the mob, the <b>atavistic</b> ritual of self-abasement of defeat.</br>1b. Elvis Presley was an <b>atavistic</b> alcoholic like his mother. </br>2. The <b>atavistic</b> architectural style reminded him of a long gone era" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1720 "balk" "1. verb. refuse to comply</br>2. sports: failure of a competitor to complete a motion</br>3. noun. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress</br>4. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof" "verb, noun" "1. The horse <b>balked</b> at the jump and threw the rider</br>2. The baseball pitcher feigned that he was starting to throw a pitch and was thus charged with a <b>balk</b>" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1721 "bedizen" "to adorn especially in a cheap showy manner" "used only in written form</br>Syn: adorn, bedeck, blazon, decorate, do up, doll up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, ornament" "1a. The minister from Venezuela—the most insignificant government represented, was most <b>bedizened</b> with gold lace, stars, and trumpery of every sort.</br>1b. He has a habit of stuffing his short hands, <b>bedizened</b> with rings, into his trousers pockets." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1722 "belabor" "1. to go on and on about something or to emphasize an idea or suggestion too much in a way that becomes boring or annoying" "verb" "1. He understood what he was saying and told him that there was no need to <b>belabor</b> the point.</br>1b. He was <b>belabored</b> by his fellow students for not adhering to the latest polically correct post modernist dogma." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1723 "bereft" "1. deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something —usually used with of</br>2. lacking something needed, wanted, or expected —used with of<br>3. suffering the death of a loved one" "adj." "bereft differs just from plain mournful or grief-stricken is in its sense of deprivation or lack" "1. The Bruins were <b>bereft</b> of talent when Kelly replaced Jim, whose recruiting left room for improvement</br>2. His voice remained monotone; his speech soft and <b>bereft</b> of inflection points.</br>3. She would succumb at age 56, leaving her husband wounded and <b>bereft</b> in his grief." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1724 "bilge" " 1. the lowest internal point of a ship's hull, </br>1b. also used for the stinking water filth that collects there</br>2. stale or worthless remarks or ideas</br>3. verb . Take in water or leak" "noun, adj. verb" "1a. I hopped aboard and crawled into the <b>bilge</b> to look, and found the boat is dry inside.</br>1b. The Coast Guard says it found evidence a fishing boat discharged oil and <b>bilge</b> waste overboard.</br>2. That magazine prints a lot of <b>bilge</b> about celebrities." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1725 "blatant" "1. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious</br>2. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry" "adj. " "1. <b>Blatant</b> racial and gender discrimination was just about over in the 90's</br>2. The <b>blatant</b> cacaphonous radios on the beach annoyed the other sunbathers." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1726 "brobdingnagian" "gigantic" "adj. " "In Swift's ""Gulliver's Travels"", an imaginary country where everything was on a gigantic scale was ""Brobdingnag""</br>Ant. Lilliputian.</br>Syn: colossal, enormous, gargantuan, gigantesque, gigantic, herculean, huge, humongous, immense, leviathan, massive, monstrous, monumental,titanic, tremendous, vast, walloping, whacking, whopping" "A <b>Brobdingnagian</b> billboard stood at the entrance to the theme park " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1727 "brook" "to tolerate; endure" "verb" "Brook as a noun is a small stream." "1a. Marx's view of the historical class struggle permitted no dissent, just as today's rioters <b>brook</b> no dissent from their dogmatic view of systemic racism.</br>1b. I will <b>brook</b> no arguments that somehow this would be a security nightmare for Apple" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1728 "brummagem" "Cheap and showy" "adj. " "Brummagem is a vulgar pronunciation of Birmingham. </br Birmingham was known for its cheap, mass-manufactured articles there. </br>Syn: tawdry, cheap, " "A bilious combination of <b>brummagem</b> melodrama and synthetic seascapes " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1729 "cant" "insincere talk/jargon" "noun" "The older woman did not understand the modern <b>cant</b> spoken by her grandchildren" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1730 "canvass" "1a. to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or </br>1b. to determine opinions or sentiments </br>2. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning" "verb" "1a. A team of volunteers is <b>canvassing</b> the city for the Republican Party, going to every house.</br>1b. In a normal year, many of these households’ information would be collected during census enumerators’ follow-up <b>canvass</b></br>2. By the time the three states complete their <b>canvass</b> of votes nearly a month after the election, the nation faces an astonishing result." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1731 "cavalcade" "1. a procession, orginally of horses, now of any sort (eg. Motorcycles, cars, people, ships, etc.)</br>2. a sequence, a series - often dramatic" "noun" "Same Latin root as ""cavalry""" "1. It was followed in quick succession by almost 20 vehicles that departed in a long <b>cavalcade</b>.</br>2. Despite a <b>cavalcade</b> of natural disasters, the country was able to recover" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1732 "Chicane" "1. deception, trickery</br>2. a removable obstacle on a racecourse, eg. a series of tight turns in opposite directions in an otherwise straight stretch of a road-racing course" "verb, noun" " Middle French chicaner = ""to quibble"" or ""to prevent justice,""" "1. Most get-rich-quick schemes involve more than a smidgen of <b>chicane</b></br>2. The Le Mans circuit has <b>chicanes</b> on the frontstretch to slow the cars , forcing the drivers to altenatively swing their steering wheels left and right." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1733 "churl" "bad-tempered person" "noun" "Same German root as ""Kerl"". </br>Had various meanings in middle English, : ""man of the common people,"" ""a country man,"" ""husbandman,"" ""free peasant. </br>Like ""boor"" & ""villain"", it is a word for ""common man"" that became insulting with time." "1a. But gracious Prince, do not listen to these common people, to these <b>churls.</b><br>1b. The grump man is a miserable <b>churl</b> who is rude and surly at all times." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1734 "constrain" "hold back, restrict" "verb" "Japan’s economy is heavily reliant on exports, so weak demand in major overseas markets is <b>constraining</b> its growth" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1735 "contumacious" "insubordinate, rebellious" "adj," "Latin : com-=with + tumere ""to swell up""(some origin as ""tumour"")=>to swell up, be rebellious" "1a. She was warned that her <b>contumacious</b> conduct would not be tolerated.</br>1b. The judge threatened to charge the <b>contumacious</b> witness with contempt of court" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1736 "coruscate" "sparkle" "verb" "From Latin : sparkle, emit flash of light" "1a. He had a classic car from the 1950s, replete with yards of <b>coruscating</b> chrome </br>1b. The little mirrors on a disco ball <b>coruscate</b> as the ball twirls, making the dance floor sparkle.</bb>1c. His playing <b>coruscated</b> throughout the concert hall</br>1d. The allegations threaten to curtail a <b>coruscating</b> career." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1737 "countenance" "1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face, thus also their composure - often understood to be calm</br>2. to favor or approve of" "adj, verb" "Old French contenance ""demeanor, bearing, conduct,""" "1a. The photograph showed his somber <b>countenance</b></br>1b. He managed to keep his <b>countenance</b> through the ordeal.</br>2. He was surprised at her <b>countenance</b> of their unsafe amusements" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1738 "countervail" "to counter something with equal force so as to succesffully offset or mitigate its effect" "verb" "counter=rebut + vail=value=>rebut or resist with equal force/value" "In order to <b>countervail</b> the storm’s effect of flooding the area, the authorities built levees to hold the waters back. " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1739 "crass" "stupid, vulgar, insensitive, without refinement or sensitivity; gross." "adj," "ähnlich (aber nicht identisch) wie ""Krass"" auf Deutsch" "While you don't have to wear black to a funeral, but showing up in clown pants is simply <b>crass.</b>" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1740 "cursory" "quick; hurried" "adj. " "From French via Latin: pp of currore= running </br>Syn: hasty" "1a. He gave the applicant a <b>cursory</b> glance and already turned her down in his mind</br>1b. Only a <b>cursory</b> inspection of the building was done - resulting in a large under-estimate of the repairs needing to be done." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1741 "deferential" "showing respect" "adj." "French déférence, itself from déférer ""to yield, comply""" "People were always <b>deferential</b> to the military veteran and showed him respect every time he was in uniform." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1742 "deposition" "1. the act of putting something somewhere</br>2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office3. the act of deposing someone</br>removing a powerful person from a position or office" "noun" "Definitions 1 and 2 stem from the word ""deposit"", ie. Put something down</br>Definition 3 comes from the word ""depose"". " "1. The <b>deposition</b> of the sediment over centuries eventually led to filling of the lake </br>2. In a <b>deposition</b> in a separate lawsuit last year, LaPierre acknowledged he did not report any of the NRA-paid expenses as personal income</br>3. As soon as the people received word of the dictator’s <b>deposition</b>, they ran in the streets and started to celebrate. " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1743 "desuetude" "cessation of use, disuse" "noun" "Latin desuetudo ""disuse"",""no longer custom""" "1a. This practice has gradually dropped into <b>desuetude</b>, but now..</br>1b. In this time period the armour fell into <b>desuetude</b> due to a changing technique of war. " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1744 "detraction" "1. a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism</br>2. a taking away " "noun" "Old French/Latin detraccion ""detraction, disparagement, denigration""</br>Syn1: disparagement, belittling, denigration, derogation, deminishment</br>do not confuse with 'distraction'" "1a. Let it be no <b>detraction</b> from his merits to say he is plainspoken</br>1b .Sanders’ supporters answered each of the <b>detractions.</b></br>2. it is no <b>detraction</b> from its dignity or prestige" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1745 "detumescence" "diminishing or lessening of swelling" "noun" "This leads to a rapid <b>detumescence</b> of the inflamed tissue and a disruption of the pain" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1746 "diaphanous" "transparent; gauzy" "adj." "Greek: dia ""through"" + phainesthai ""bring to light, cause to appear, show,""=>see-through</br>Syn: cobwebby, filmy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through, sheer, transparent" "1a. She went to the Ascot wearing a fancy hat with a <b>diaphanosu</b> veil</br>1b. " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1747 "diffidence" "shyness, lacking self-confidence" "noun" "Latin: dis- ""away"" + fidere ""to trust""=>""to mistrust, lack confidence,"" but of oneself, ie. Lacking self-confidence" "1a. They asked him to be the team leader, but he expressed <b>diffidence</b>, saying that he didn't think he had enough time to do the job justice, nor did he think he had enough experience.</br>1b. You shouldn’t be so <b>diffidence</b> about your achievements when you’ve done very well.</br>1c. But there is also something more meaningful to her <u>seeming <b>diffidence.</b></u>" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1748 "disconcert" "to unsettle someone, to make them feel confused" "verb" "dis- ""do the opposite of"" + concerter =align harmonize, bring in agreement=>bring into disarray</br>Syn: confound, confuse, discomfit, discountenance, embarrass, faze, fluster, mortify, nonplus, rattle" "1a. News of his criminal past has <b>disconcerted</b> even his admirers. </br>1b. We were <b>disconcerted</b> by the unexpected changes to the program " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1749 "distrait" "distracted with worry and anxiety" "adj." "distrait is the French word for distracted</br>Syn:distraught, mentally remote" "1a. I found my cousin <b>distrait</b>, absent, moody, sad, preoccupied, unlike herself.</br>1b. He grew more and more <b>distrait</b> as hours passed without confirmation that there were survivors of the plane crash " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1750 "divestiture" "taking off, getting rid of giving up, the sale by a company of part of the company (eg. A division) to another company" "noun" "divest + -iture (as in investiture)" "1a. <b>Divestitures</b> can be legally enforced to break up monopolies.</br>1b. Excluding the impact from currency and business <b>divestitures</b>, the company recorded a marginal growth in revenue." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1751 "duress" "threats to compel somebody" "noun" "French: “hardness"", ""hashness""</br>Duress is typically used with the word <u>under</u>" "1a. The North Korean suspect signed a confession because he was <u>under <b>duress</u></b>.</br>1b. She left Belarus <u>under <b>duress</u></b> that night for neighboring Lithuania." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1752 "eclat" "1. Great brilliance, literally or 1b. as of performance or achievement</br>2. cermonial elegance and splendor" "noun" "French: eclater ""burst out; shine brilliantly""</br> often used with proposition ""with"" (or ""without"")" "1a. Each panel of Turner’s dress was embroidered with 50,400 crystal <b>eclats</b> and 50,400 white beads.</br>1b. He delivered his concertos <u>with considerable <b>eclat</u></b> in different towns of Scotland and England</br>2. The prince and princess entered with much <b>eclat</b> in a coach drawn by eight white horses" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1753 "ecumenical" "refers to bringing people of diverse Christian religions together;sometimes also broadened to bring Christians, Jews, and Muslims together" "noun" "Greek root oikos,= ""house,"" became oikoumenikós= ""the entire world.""" "1a. <b>Ecumenical</b> prayer services are held at the prison as a way to unite inmates of various Christian faiths.</br>1b.An <b>ecumenical</b> community meeting included leaders of all of the local churches and was used to bring neighborhood unity. " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1754 "edacious" "voracious; devouring" "adj." "Latin: edere ""to eat""</br>Syn: esurient, gluttonous, greedy, hoggish, piggish, rapacious, ravenous, swinish, voracious" "The <b>edacious</b> eater wreaked havoc on the buffet, eating seven plates full and that was just dessert!</br>1b.Within an hour, <b>edacious</b> vultures left nothing but a heap of bones behind." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1755 "effete" "decandent, self-indulgent, worn out; weak" "adj." "Effete is a disapproving term</br>Syn: decadent, decayed, degenerate, overripe, washed-up" "1a. In the US, the stereotype of the rugged Westerner is just as false as the one of the decadent, self-indulgent and useless <b>effete</b> East Coast liberal.</br>1b. He is an <b>effete</b> quasi-intellectual with no practical skills of any kind." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1756 "ensign" "1. lowest commissioned ranked officer in US Navy/Coast Guard</br>2. flag/badge often on a ship to show nationality" "noun" "1. One of the women who left the White House joined the Navy is now an <b>ensign</b> </br>2.Originally flown by feudal warlords, the rising sun symbol was adopted by the Japanese imperial army in 1870 and became the navy <b>ensign</b> in 1889." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1757 "eupeptic" "1. good digestion</br>2. of good humour, cheeful, optimistic" "adj." "Greek : eu- ""well, good"" + peptos ""cooked, digested""=> ""having good digestion,""</br>Ant: dyspeptic" "2. Our <b>eupeptic</b> colleague was unfazed by our gloomy expressions and dire predictions " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1758 "expedient" "likely to be useful for a purpose or to achieve a solution, not necessarily being completely moral, but rather practical " "adj." "Old French expedient ""useful, beneficial""</br>Politically expedient means something you do to advance yourself politically." "1a. Given the circumstances he found himself in, it was <b>expedient</b> to express loyalty </br>1b. When one has political opinions that are not main stream, it is often <b>expedient</b> to not reveal them</br> 1c. The husband found it <b>expedient</b> to let his wife have her way so that he could have his peace." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1759 "expiation" "1. compensation for a wrong</br>2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)" "adj." "Latin: ex- ""completely""+ piare ""propitiate, appease,"" (same root as pious ""faithful, loyal, devout"") =>make amends for, atone for</br>" "1. That no further <b>expiation</b> of the nation’s past of slavery would be necessary.</br>2. The Mass celebrates the sacrifice of Christ for the <b>expiation</b> of the original sin of Adam and Eve" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1760 "fecund" "1a. fertile 1b. intellectually productive" "adj." "Latin: fecundus= ""fruitful""" "1a. The Hereford are a <b>fecund</b> breed of cattle</br>1b. He knew that erasing and correcting were as creatively <b>fecund</b> as the vaunted “first rush of inspiration.”</br>1b. His contacts to the government were a <b>fecund</b> source of information" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1761 "ferret" "to find and bring to light by searching —usually used with ""out""" "verb" "Origin is the use of half-tame ferrets of the weasel family to hunt and kill rats or flush rabbits from burrows. (ferret=Frettchen oder Iltis auf Deutsch)" "1. Every day, she fends off scam artists who call with bogus job offers as they try to <u><b>ferret</b> out</u> her private information.</br>1b. Rosen also announced the creation of a new unit to <u><b>ferret</b> out</u> serious police misconduct " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1762 "fetter" "restrict someones's movement, either literally or metaphorically" "verb" "a Fetter is a shackle or chain that is attached to someone’s ankles</br> now, usually means something has been done to restrain someone’s behavior: " "1a. The prison wardens would <b>fetter</b> the chain gangs who built many of the railroads in the US.</br>1b. Her position would <u>place new <b>fetters</b> on</u> U.S. economic policy.</br>1c. We finally managed to <b>fetter</b> our sons’ computer use with bribery." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1763 "flak" "1. criticism; 2. anti-aircraft guns or slick salesman" "verb" "Flak=Deutsche <u>Fl</u>ieger<u>a</u>bwehr<u>k</u>anone</br> as verb, normally used with the word ""taking""" "1a. It was notable considering <u>the <b>flak</b> Hillary Clinton took</u> for being a career woman when her husband first stepped into the political arena.</br>1b. He took a lot of <b>flak</b> from the other kids for his unusual appearance. </br>2. The spokesperson was a slick <b>flak</b> catcher, who could turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1764 "fledged" "1. of a bird = able to fly</br> 2 trained, experienced, established, mature" "adj." "fledged=""furnished with feathers"", related to old German ""flügge""</br>In extended sense, often used in combination with the word ""fully"" or ""full""" "1. Semel said the birds are considered officially <b>fledged</b> between hatching and day 23.</br>2a. Netflix is trying to increase its film output and become a <u>full <b>fledged</b></u> studio in 2020.</br>2b. After signing up for membership, he is now a <u>fully <b>fledged</b></u> fan of the Jags" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1765 "foppish" "behaves like a man who pays too much attention to his clothes" "adj." "From 17cent German ""foppen"", where one apparently made jokes about people who paid too much attention to their clothes. " "Noble men, sullied by femininity, were <b>foppish</b>, wore perfume and sumptuous, bright and frivolous clothes." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1766 "forbear" "1. refrain from doing something, especially with an effort; to control oneself when provoked</br>2. ancestor" "verb, noun" " Old English forberan= ""control one's feelings, or tolerate" "1a. He was mad at his best friend, so he <b>forbore</b> from answering his text messages for a while</br>1b. While Helen is on a diet, she will <b>forbear</b> her craving for sweets. </br>2. My sister claims to have no interest in her ancestory, but I believe she <b>forbears</b> to learn about her <b>forbears</b>" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1767 "forge" "1. create (something of metal) by hammering
2. n. furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
3. make a copy of with the intent to deceive
4. move ahead steadily
5. make something, usually for a specific function" "verb, noun" "From French forger, via Latin where originates from same word root as ""fabrica""" "1. Today, travelling blacksmiths <b>forge</b> sets of horseshoes for horseowners.</br>2. The heat from the <b>forge</b> made the blacksmith's workplace overbearingly hot </br>3.My father's signature and mine are so similar that the teacher thought I had <b>forged</b> his.</br>4. He <u><b>forged</b> ahead</u>, overcoming all barriers as he progressed. </br>5. Israel and the UAE announced earlier this month that they would normalise diplomatic ties and <b>forge</b> a broad new relationship." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1768 "froward" "habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition" "adj." "Old English, where was opposite of ""toward""" "1a. The <b>froward</b> child refused to listen to her parents and was disobedient most of the time.</b>1b. Tired of dealing with the <b>froward</b> employee, the boss decided to fire him and rid himself of the headache." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1769 "fulmination" "bitter protest, thunderous verbal attack, act of thundering forth denunciations" "noun" "Latin : fulminare = ""act of exploding or detonating"" is now rare in English.</br>mostly used in plural form" "1a. Republicans, eager to defend the president, amplified the president’s <b>fulminations.</b> against the press. </br>1b. The <b>fulminations</b> of the angry mob rushing the gates of the castle could be heard inside. " "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1770 "furtive" "1. done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed</br>2. sly</br>3. obtained underhandedly" "adj." "Middle French furtif, Latin furtivus ""stolen,"" hence also ""hidden, secret,""</br>Syn : surreptitious, sneaky, sly, " "1a. The inmate made several <u><b>furtive</b> attempts</u> to escape from prison.</br>1b. As he walked by, he <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> down her cleavage</br>1c. The cheating student <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> at his neighbor's test paper</br>2. The man had a <b>furtive</b> look about him</br>3. The sudden advancement was an indication of <b>furtive</b> gains" "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1771 "fustian" "1. heavy cloth woven from cotton</br>2. bombastic, overblown, pretentious speech or writing" "adj." "French/Latin origin, itself named after Fustat, the Egyptian town where this thick cotton cloth originated" "1. Heavily twilled <b>fustian</b> was used to weave thick blankets for the pioneers to take on their journey.</br>2a. The chess club captain would start each first practise of the season with a <b>fustian</b> reflection on the history of the game, the intellect of a Bobby Fisher, and his own importance as leader of the team</br>2b. Yossarian was unmoved by the <b>fustian</b> charade of the burial ceremony." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1772 "hirsute" "hairy; shaggy" "adj." "Latin hirsutus ""rough, shaggy, bristly," "1. My grandfather is the most <b>hirsute</b> man I know; he has long hair everywhere! With a jungle of fur on his entire back, arms, shoulders, chest, arms, legs</br>1b. The botanist examined the bristles of the <b>hirsute</b> leaf under a microscope." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1773 "hone" "1. stone used for sharpening tools</br>2. to sharpen a knife</br>3. refine or make more perfect or effective" "verb, noun" "to perfect a skill is most common use of hone today." "1&2. He <b>honed</b> all his cutting tools on a whetstone, also called a <b>hone</b>. 3a. The tennis player practices several hours a day to <b>hone</b> her skills.</br>3b. The biggest difference between Bayern and PSG was on the one hand a team with a <b>honed</b> style, and on the other hand a team still searching for theirs." "Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE" "5_Highest_Level"
1774 "replete" "filled to brim or to point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied" " adj." "cousin of replenish" "1a. The library was <b>replete</b> with bound first editions, and Lucy, a bookworm, was happier there than any place else.</br>b. The bowl was <b>replete</b> with fruit piled up high above the rim</br>1c. Along with the video evidence, the foundation published text versions of its reports <b>replete</b> with documentation." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1714 "acarpous" "effete; no longer fertile; worn out" "adj." "Greek akarpos: a=not + karpos=fruitful =>not fruitful" "So clear was the Icelandic air that every slope, every hollow, every <b>acarpous</b> hilltop lay pitilessly revealed to her eyes" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1715 "argot" "jargon; slang" "noun" "French: slang</br>Syn: jargon, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular" "1a. Because I am not a medical doctor, I could not understand the <b>argot</b> spoken by my physician and his colleagues.</br>1b. He has been bombarded by thousands of scathing messages—known as being ""flamed"" in the <b>argot</b> of cyberspace." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1716 "arrant" "used as a superlative, to add emphasis to other words, most often negative: meaning: in the highest degree" "adj." "Syn: very, extreme, most, complete, consummate, total, gross, perfect, pure, sodding, staring, stark, thoroughgoing, unadulterated, utter" "1a. He dismissed as <u><b>arrant</b> nonsense</u> any suggestion that he was dishonest. </br>I couldn’t believe she was taken in by such <b>arrant</b> deception." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1717 "aspersion" "slander, a false charge to hurt someone's name" "noun" "Latin: ad ""to"" + spargere ""sprinkle, strew""=>to sprinkle slander, derogatory criticism" "1a. In order to improve his chances of winning the election, he went about <u>casting <b>aspersions</b></u> on her integrity</br>1b. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1718 "astringent" "1. substance that shrinks</br>2. sour or bitter in taste" "noun, adj." "1. The <b>astringent</b> lotion checked the bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels</br>2a. Is it <b>astringent</b> and sour or fruity and caramelised?</br>2b. Her tone is <b>astringent</b>, stripping the memories of any ennobling tragedy or nostalgic fuzz." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1719 "atavistic" "1. suggesting the reappearance of traits or characteristics of an ancestor or primitive object</br>2. recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity " "adj. " "Latin atavus ""ancestor, forefather""</br>Syn: throwback</br>Laut Duden gleicher Def. in Deutsch, wobei dieses Wort heute eher als ""laienhaft"" verstanden wird. " "1a. Our leaders are kneeling before the mob, the <b>atavistic</b> ritual of self-abasement of defeat.</br>1b. Elvis Presley was an <b>atavistic</b> alcoholic like his mother. </br>2. The <b>atavistic</b> architectural style reminded him of a long gone era" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1720 "balk" "1. verb. refuse to comply</br>2. sports: failure of a competitor to complete a motion</br>3. noun. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress</br>4. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof" "verb, noun" "1. The horse <b>balked</b> at the jump and threw the rider</br>2. The baseball pitcher feigned that he was starting to throw a pitch and was thus charged with a <b>balk</b>" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1721 "bedizen" "to adorn especially in a cheap showy manner" "used only in written form</br>Syn: adorn, bedeck, blazon, decorate, do up, doll up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, ornament" "1a. The minister from Venezuela—the most insignificant government represented, was most <b>bedizened</b> with gold lace, stars, and trumpery of every sort.</br>1b. He has a habit of stuffing his short hands, <b>bedizened</b> with rings, into his trousers pockets." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1722 "belabor" "1. to go on and on about something or to emphasize an idea or suggestion too much in a way that becomes boring or annoying" "verb" "1. He understood what he was saying and told him that there was no need to <b>belabor</b> the point.</br>1b. He was <b>belabored</b> by his fellow students for not adhering to the latest polically correct post modernist dogma." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1723 "bereft" "1. deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something —usually used with of</br>2. lacking something needed, wanted, or expected —used with of<br>3. suffering the death of a loved one" "adj." "bereft differs just from plain mournful or grief-stricken is in its sense of deprivation or lack" "1. The Bruins were <b>bereft</b> of talent when Kelly replaced Jim, whose recruiting left room for improvement</br>2. His voice remained monotone; his speech soft and <b>bereft</b> of inflection points.</br>3. She would succumb at age 56, leaving her husband wounded and <b>bereft</b> in his grief." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1724 "bilge" " 1. the lowest internal point of a ship's hull, </br>1b. also used for the stinking water filth that collects there</br>2. stale or worthless remarks or ideas</br>3. verb . Take in water or leak" "noun, adj. verb" "1a. I hopped aboard and crawled into the <b>bilge</b> to look, and found the boat is dry inside.</br>1b. The Coast Guard says it found evidence a fishing boat discharged oil and <b>bilge</b> waste overboard.</br>2. That magazine prints a lot of <b>bilge</b> about celebrities." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1725 "blatant" "1. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious</br>2. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry" "adj. " "1. <b>Blatant</b> racial and gender discrimination was just about over in the 90's</br>2. The <b>blatant</b> cacaphonous radios on the beach annoyed the other sunbathers." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1726 "brobdingnagian" "gigantic" "adj. " "In Swift's ""Gulliver's Travels"", an imaginary country where everything was on a gigantic scale was ""Brobdingnag""</br>Ant. Lilliputian.</br>Syn: colossal, enormous, gargantuan, gigantesque, gigantic, herculean, huge, humongous, immense, leviathan, massive, monstrous, monumental,titanic, tremendous, vast, walloping, whacking, whopping" "A <b>Brobdingnagian</b> billboard stood at the entrance to the theme park " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1727 "brook" "to tolerate; endure" "verb" "Brook as a noun is a small stream." "1a. Marx's view of the historical class struggle permitted no dissent, just as today's rioters <b>brook</b> no dissent from their dogmatic view of systemic racism.</br>1b. I will <b>brook</b> no arguments that somehow this would be a security nightmare for Apple" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1728 "brummagem" "Cheap and showy" "adj. " "Brummagem is a vulgar pronunciation of Birmingham. </br Birmingham was known for its cheap, mass-manufactured articles there. </br>Syn: tawdry, cheap, " "A bilious combination of <b>brummagem</b> melodrama and synthetic seascapes " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1729 "cant" "insincere talk/jargon" "noun" "The older woman did not understand the modern <b>cant</b> spoken by her grandchildren" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1730 "canvass" "1a. to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or </br>1b. to determine opinions or sentiments </br>2. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning" "verb" "1a. A team of volunteers is <b>canvassing</b> the city for the Republican Party, going to every house.</br>1b. In a normal year, many of these households’ information would be collected during census enumerators’ follow-up <b>canvass</b></br>2. By the time the three states complete their <b>canvass</b> of votes nearly a month after the election, the nation faces an astonishing result." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1731 "cavalcade" "1. a procession, orginally of horses, now of any sort (eg. Motorcycles, cars, people, ships, etc.)</br>2. a sequence, a series - often dramatic" "noun" "Same Latin root as ""cavalry""" "1. It was followed in quick succession by almost 20 vehicles that departed in a long <b>cavalcade</b>.</br>2. Despite a <b>cavalcade</b> of natural disasters, the country was able to recover" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1732 "Chicane" "1. deception, trickery</br>2. a removable obstacle on a racecourse, eg. a series of tight turns in opposite directions in an otherwise straight stretch of a road-racing course" "verb, noun" " Middle French chicaner = ""to quibble"" or ""to prevent justice,""" "1. Most get-rich-quick schemes involve more than a smidgen of <b>chicane</b></br>2. The Le Mans circuit has <b>chicanes</b> on the frontstretch to slow the cars , forcing the drivers to altenatively swing their steering wheels left and right." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1733 "churl" "bad-tempered person" "noun" "Same German root as ""Kerl"". </br>Had various meanings in middle English, : ""man of the common people,"" ""a country man,"" ""husbandman,"" ""free peasant. </br>Like ""boor"" & ""villain"", it is a word for ""common man"" that became insulting with time." "1a. But gracious Prince, do not listen to these common people, to these <b>churls.</b><br>1b. The grump man is a miserable <b>churl</b> who is rude and surly at all times." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1734 "constrain" "hold back, restrict" "verb" "Japan’s economy is heavily reliant on exports, so weak demand in major overseas markets is <b>constraining</b> its growth" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1735 "contumacious" "insubordinate, rebellious" "adj," "Latin : com-=with + tumere ""to swell up""(some origin as ""tumour"")=>to swell up, be rebellious" "1a. She was warned that her <b>contumacious</b> conduct would not be tolerated.</br>1b. The judge threatened to charge the <b>contumacious</b> witness with contempt of court" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1736 "coruscate" "sparkle" "verb" "From Latin : sparkle, emit flash of light" "1a. He had a classic car from the 1950s, replete with yards of <b>coruscating</b> chrome </br>1b. The little mirrors on a disco ball <b>coruscate</b> as the ball twirls, making the dance floor sparkle.</bb>1c. His playing <b>coruscated</b> throughout the concert hall</br>1d. The allegations threaten to curtail a <b>coruscating</b> career." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1737 "countenance" "1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face, thus also their composure - often understood to be calm</br>2. to favor or approve of" "adj, verb" "Old French contenance ""demeanor, bearing, conduct,""" "1a. The photograph showed his somber <b>countenance</b></br>1b. He managed to keep his <b>countenance</b> through the ordeal.</br>2. He was surprised at her <b>countenance</b> of their unsafe amusements" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1738 "countervail" "to counter something with equal force so as to succesffully offset or mitigate its effect" "verb" "counter=rebut + vail=value=>rebut or resist with equal force/value" "In order to <b>countervail</b> the storm’s effect of flooding the area, the authorities built levees to hold the waters back. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1739 "crass" "stupid, vulgar, insensitive, without refinement or sensitivity; gross." "adj," "ähnlich (aber nicht identisch) wie ""Krass"" auf Deutsch" "While you don't have to wear black to a funeral, but showing up in clown pants is simply <b>crass.</b>" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1740 "cursory" "quick; hurried" "adj. " "From French via Latin: pp of currore= running </br>Syn: hasty" "1a. He gave the applicant a <b>cursory</b> glance and already turned her down in his mind</br>1b. Only a <b>cursory</b> inspection of the building was done - resulting in a large under-estimate of the repairs needing to be done." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1741 "deferential" "showing respect" "adj." "French déférence, itself from déférer ""to yield, comply""" "People were always <b>deferential</b> to the military veteran and showed him respect every time he was in uniform." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1742 "deposition" "1. the act of putting something somewhere</br>2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office</br>3. the act of deposing someone</br>removing a powerful person from a position or office" "noun" "Definitions 1 and 2 stem from the word ""deposit"", ie. Put something down</br>Definition 3 comes from the word ""depose"". " "1. The <b>deposition</b> of the sediment over centuries eventually led to filling of the lake </br>2. In a <b>deposition</b> in a separate lawsuit last year, LaPierre acknowledged he did not report any of the NRA-paid expenses as personal income</br>3. As soon as the people received word of the dictator’s <b>deposition</b>, they ran in the streets and started to celebrate. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1743 "desuetude" "cessation of use, disuse" "noun" "Latin desuetudo ""disuse"", ""no longer custom""" "1a. This practice has gradually dropped into <b>desuetude</b>, but now..</br>1b. In this time period the armour fell into <b>desuetude</b> due to a changing technique of war. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1744 "detraction" "1. a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism</br>2. a taking away " "noun" "Old French/Latin detraccion ""detraction, disparagement, denigration""</br>Syn1: disparagement, belittling, denigration, derogation, deminishment</br>do not confuse with 'distraction'" "1a. Let it be no <b>detraction</b> from his merits to say he is plainspoken</br>1b .Sanders’ supporters answered each of the <b>detractions.</b></br>2. it is no <b>detraction</b> from its dignity or prestige" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1745 "detumescence" "diminishing or lessening of swelling" "noun" "This leads to a rapid <b>detumescence</b> of the inflamed tissue and a disruption of the pain" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1746 "diaphanous" "transparent; gauzy" "adj." "Greek: dia ""through"" + phainesthai ""bring to light, cause to appear, show,""=>see-through</br>Syn: cobwebby, filmy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through, sheer, transparent" "1a. She went to the Ascot wearing a fancy hat with a <b>diaphanous</b> veil</br>" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1747 "diffidence" "shyness, lacking self-confidence" "noun" "Latin: dis- ""away"" + fidere ""to trust""=>""to mistrust, lack confidence,"" but of oneself, ie. Lacking self-confidence" "1a. They asked him to be the team leader, but he expressed <b>diffidence</b>, saying that he didn't think he had enough time to do the job justice, nor did he think he had enough experience.</br>1b. You shouldn’t be so <b>diffidence</b> about your achievements when you’ve done very well.</br>1c. But there is also something more meaningful to her <u>seeming <b>diffidence.</b></u>" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1748 "disconcert" "to unsettle someone, to make them feel confused" "verb" "dis- ""do the opposite of"" + concerter =align harmonize, bring in agreement=>bring into disarray</br>Syn: confound, confuse, discomfit, discountenance, embarrass, faze, fluster, mortify, nonplus, rattle" "1a. News of his criminal past has <b>disconcerted</b> even his admirers. </br>1b. We were <b>disconcerted</b> by the unexpected changes to the program " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1749 "distrait" "distracted with worry and anxiety" "adj." "distrait is the French word for distracted</br>Syn:distraught, mentally remote" "1a. I found my cousin <b>distrait</b>, absent, moody, sad, preoccupied, unlike herself.</br>1b. He grew more and more <b>distrait</b> as hours passed without confirmation that there were survivors of the plane crash " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1750 "divestiture" "taking off, getting rid of giving up, the sale by a company of part of the company (eg. A division) to another company" "noun" "divest + -iture (as in investiture)" "1a. <b>Divestitures</b> can be legally enforced to break up monopolies.</br>1b. Excluding the impact from currency and business <b>divestitures</b>, the company recorded a marginal growth in revenue." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1751 "duress" "threats to compel somebody" "noun" "French: “hardness"", ""hashness""</br>Duress is typically used with the word <u>under</u>" "1a. The North Korean suspect signed a confession because he was <u>under <b>duress</u></b>.</br>1b. She left Belarus <u>under <b>duress</u></b> that night for neighboring Lithuania." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1752 "eclat" "1. Great brilliance, literally or 1b. as of performance or achievement</br>2. cermonial elegance and splendor" "noun" "French: eclater ""burst out; shine brilliantly""</br> often used with proposition ""with"" (or ""without"")" "1a. Each panel of Turner’s dress was embroidered with 50,400 crystal <b>eclats</b> and 50,400 white beads.</br>1b. He delivered his concertos <u>with considerable <b>eclat</u></b> in different towns of Scotland and England</br>2. The prince and princess entered with much <b>eclat</b> in a coach drawn by eight white horses" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1753 "ecumenical" "refers to bringing people of diverse Christian religions together;sometimes also broadened to bring Christians, Jews, and Muslims together" "noun" "Greek root oikos,= ""house,"" became oikoumenikós= ""the entire world.""" "1a. <b>Ecumenical</b> prayer services are held at the prison as a way to unite inmates of various Christian faiths.</br>1b.An <b>ecumenical</b> community meeting included leaders of all of the local churches and was used to bring neighborhood unity. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1754 "edacious" "voracious; devouring" "adj." "Latin: edere ""to eat""</br>Syn: esurient, gluttonous, greedy, hoggish, piggish, rapacious, ravenous, swinish, voracious" "1a. The <b>edacious</b> eater wreaked havoc on the buffet, eating seven plates full and that was just dessert!</br>1b. Within an hour, <b>edacious</b> vultures left nothing but a heap of bones behind." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1755 "effete" "decandent, self-indulgent, worn out; weak" "adj." "Effete is a disapproving term</br>Syn: decadent, decayed, degenerate, overripe, washed-up" "1a. In the US, the stereotype of the rugged Westerner is just as false as the one of the decadent, self-indulgent and useless <b>effete</b> East Coast liberal.</br>1b. He is an <b>effete</b> quasi-intellectual with no practical skills of any kind." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1756 "ensign" "1. lowest commissioned ranked officer in US Navy/Coast Guard</br>2. flag/badge often on a ship to show nationality" "noun" "1. One of the women who left the White House joined the Navy is now an <b>ensign</b> </br>2. Originally flown by feudal warlords, the rising sun symbol was adopted by the Japanese imperial army in 1870 and became the navy <b>ensign</b> in 1889." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1757 "eupeptic" "1. good digestion</br>2. of good humour, cheeful, optimistic" "adj." "Greek : eu- ""well, good"" + peptos ""cooked, digested""=> ""having good digestion,""</br>Ant: dyspeptic" "2. Our <b>eupeptic</b> colleague was unfazed by our gloomy expressions and dire predictions " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1758 "expedient" "likely to be useful for a purpose or to achieve a solution, not necessarily being completely moral, but rather practical " "adj." "Old French expedient ""useful, beneficial""</br>Politically expedient means something you do to advance yourself politically." "1a. Given the circumstances he found himself in, it was <b>expedient</b> to express loyalty </br>1b. When one has political opinions that are not main stream, it is often <b>expedient</b> to not reveal them</br> 1c. The husband found it <b>expedient</b> to let his wife have her way so that he could have his peace." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1759 "expiation" "1. compensation for a wrong</br>2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)" "adj." "Latin: ex- ""completely""+ piare ""propitiate, appease,"" (same root as pious ""faithful, loyal, devout"") =>make amends for, atone for</br>" "1. That no further <b>expiation</b> of the nation’s past of slavery would be necessary.</br>2. The Mass celebrates the sacrifice of Christ for the <b>expiation</b> of the original sin of Adam and Eve" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1760 "fecund" "1a. Fertile</br>1b. intellectually productive" "adj." "Latin: fecundus= ""fruitful""" "1a. The Hereford are a <b>fecund</b> breed of cattle</br>1b. He knew that erasing and correcting were as creatively <b>fecund</b> as the vaunted “first rush of inspiration.”</br>1b. His contacts to the government were a <b>fecund</b> source of information" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1761 "ferret" "to find and bring to light by searching —usually used with ""out""" "verb" "Origin is the use of half-tame ferrets of the weasel family to hunt and kill rats or flush rabbits from burrows. (ferret=Frettchen oder Iltis auf Deutsch)" "1. Every day, she fends off scam artists who call with bogus job offers as they try to <u><b>ferret</b> out</u> her private information.</br>1b. Rosen also announced the creation of a new unit to <u><b>ferret</b> out</u> serious police misconduct " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1762 "fetter" "restrict someones's movement, either literally or metaphorically" "verb" "a Fetter is a shackle or chain that is attached to someone’s ankles</br> now, usually means something has been done to restrain someone’s behavior: " "1a. The prison wardens would <b>fetter</b> the chain gangs who built many of the railroads in the US.</br>1b. Her position would <u>place new <b>fetters</b> on</u> U.S. economic policy.</br>1c. We finally managed to <b>fetter</b> our sons’ computer use with bribery." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1763 "flak" "1. criticism</br> 2. anti-aircraft guns</br>3. slick salesman" "verb" "Flak=Deutsche <u>Fl</u>ieger<u>a</u>bwehr<u>k</u>anone</br> as verb, normally used with the word ""taking""" "1a. It was notable considering <u>the <b>flak</b> Hillary Clinton took</u> for being a career woman when her husband first stepped into the political arena.</br>1b. He took a lot of <b>flak</b> from the other kids for his unusual appearance. </br>3. The spokesperson was a slick <b>flak</b> catcher, who could turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1764 "fledged" "1. of a bird = able to fly</br> 2 trained, experienced, established, mature" "adj." "fledged=""furnished with feathers"", related to old German ""flügge""</br>In extended sense, often used in combination with the word ""fully"" or ""full""" "1. Semel said the birds are considered officially <b>fledged</b> between hatching and day 23.</br>2a. Netflix is trying to increase its film output and become a <u>full <b>fledged</b></u> studio in 2020.</br>2b. After signing up for membership, he is now a <u>fully <b>fledged</b></u> fan of the Jags" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1765 "foppish" "behaves like a man who pays too much attention to his clothes" "adj." "From 17cent German ""foppen"", where one apparently made jokes about people who paid too much attention to their clothes. " "Noble men, sullied by femininity, were <b>foppish</b>, wore perfume and sumptuous, bright and frivolous clothes." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1766 "forbear" "1. refrain from doing something, especially with an effort; to control oneself when provoked</br>2. ancestor" "verb, noun" " Old English forberan= ""control one's feelings, or tolerate" "1a. He was mad at his best friend, so he <b>forbore</b> from answering his text messages for a while</br>1b. While Helen is on a diet, she will <b>forbear</b> her craving for sweets. </br>2. My sister claims to have no interest in her ancestory, but I believe she <b>forbears</b> to learn about her <b>forbears</b>" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1767 "forge" "1. create (something of metal) by hammering</br>
2. n. furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping</br>
3. make a copy of with the intent to deceive</br>
4. move ahead steadily</br>
5. make something, usually for a specific function" "verb, noun" "From French forger, via Latin where originates from same word root as ""fabrica""" "1. Today, travelling blacksmiths <b>forge</b> sets of horseshoes for horseowners.</br>2. The heat from the <b>forge</b> made the blacksmith's workplace overbearingly hot </br>3.My father's signature and mine are so similar that the teacher thought I had <b>forged</b> his.</br>4. He <u><b>forged</b> ahead</u>, overcoming all barriers as he progressed. </br>5. Israel and the UAE announced earlier this month that they would normalise diplomatic ties and <b>forge</b> a broad new relationship." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1768 "froward" "habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition" "adj." "Old English, where was opposite of ""toward""" "1a. The <b>froward</b> child refused to listen to her parents and was disobedient most of the time.</b>1b. Tired of dealing with the <b>froward</b> employee, the boss decided to fire him and rid himself of the headache." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1769 "fulmination" "bitter protest, thunderous verbal attack, act of thundering forth denunciations" "noun" "Latin : fulminare = ""act of exploding or detonating"" is now rare in English.</br>mostly used in plural form" "1a. Republicans, eager to defend the president, amplified the president’s <b>fulminations.</b> against the press. </br>1b. The <b>fulminations</b> of the angry mob rushing the gates of the castle could be heard inside. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1770 "furtive" "1. done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed</br>2. sly</br>3. obtained underhandedly" "adj." "Middle French furtif, Latin furtivus ""stolen,"" hence also ""hidden, secret,""</br>Syn : surreptitious, sneaky, sly, " "1a. The inmate made several <u><b>furtive</b> attempts</u> to escape from prison.</br>1b. As he walked by, he <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> down her cleavage</br>1c. The cheating student <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> at his neighbor's test paper</br>2. The man had a <b>furtive</b> look about him</br>3. The sudden advancement was an indication of <b>furtive</b> gains" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1771 "fustian" "1. heavy cloth woven from cotton</br>2. bombastic, overblown, pretentious speech or writing" "adj." "French/Latin origin, itself named after Fustat, the Egyptian town where this thick cotton cloth originated" "1. Heavily twilled <b>fustian</b> was used to weave thick blankets for the pioneers to take on their journey.</br>2a. The chess club captain would start each first practise of the season with a <b>fustian</b> reflection on the history of the game, the intellect of a Bobby Fisher, and his own importance as leader of the team</br>2b. Yossarian was unmoved by the <b>fustian</b> charade of the burial ceremony." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1772 "hirsute" "hairy; shaggy" "adj." "Latin hirsutus ""rough, shaggy, bristly," "1. My grandfather is the most <b>hirsute</b> man I know; he has long hair everywhere! With a jungle of fur on his entire back, arms, shoulders, chest, arms, legs, he never gets wet, not even under the shower.</br>1b. The botanist examined the bristles of the <b>hirsute</b> leaf under a microscope." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1773 "hone" "1. stone used for sharpening tools</br>2. to sharpen a knife</br>3. refine or make more perfect or effective" "verb, noun" "to perfect a skill is most common use of hone today." "1&2. He <b>honed</b> all his cutting tools on a whetstone, also called a <b>hone</b>. 3a. The tennis player practices several hours a day to <b>hone</b> her skills.</br>3b. The biggest difference between Bayern and PSG was on the one hand a team with a <b>honed</b> style, and on the other hand a team still searching for theirs." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1774 "replete" "Filled to brim or to point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied" " adj." "cousin of replenish" "1a. The library was <b>replete</b> with bound first editions, and Lucy, a bookworm, was happier there than any place else.</br>1b. The bowl was <b>replete</b> with fruit piled up high above the rim</br>1c. Along with the video evidence, the foundation published text versions of its reports <b>replete</b> with documentation." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1775 "impervious" " 1. impenetrable (by rain, people or light or missiles etc.). </br>2. not capable of being affected or disturbed " "adj." "Latin: in- ""not, opposite of"" + pervius ""letting things through, that can be passed through,""=>does not let things through</br>Syn:inpenetrability" "1a. He bought the wax-covered coat as it was <b>impervious</b> to rain</br>1b. The fluoride based coating made the carpet <b>impervious</b> to rough treatment</br>2. He was <b>impervious</b> to criticism and continued on his path unabated." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1776 "implicate" "1. bring into intimate and incriminating connection</br>2. to be connected or to be involved in something." "verb" "Latin: in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""=> implicare= ""to involve, entwine, entangle, embrace,""" "1a. He was <b>implicated</b> in a scheme to defraud the government<br>1b. There was no evidence <b>implicated</b> Bryan other than the fact that he’d been with Anna before she disappeared.</br>2. Over the following two weeks, the virus that circulated among conference attendees was <b>implicated</b> in at least 35 new illnesses." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1777 "impugn" "To assail someone by words or arguments, often for lacking integrity" "verb" "French via Latin: in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + pugnare ""to fight""=>attack by argument,"" " "1a. How dare you <b>impugn</b> the integrity of our local councilman simply because of a Twitter rumor! </br>1b. “I would appreciate in the future ... to refrain from <b>impugning</b> the character of our hardworking staff,” said Day </br>1c. But President Donald Trump and others repeatedly <b>impugn</b> the integrity of the mail-in voting system." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1778 "inveigh" " 1. complain bitterly 1b. speak against in an impassioned manner" "verb" "Latin in- + vehere ""to carry.""" "1a. Robert F. Kennedy, age 42, was shot and killed two months later after <b>inveighing</b> against the Vietnam War and taking up King’s torch.</br>1b. Tens of thousands of women also marched through Paris, <b>inveighing</b> against the patriarchy." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1779 "involute" "1a. especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward. 1b. (of some shells) closely coiled so that the axis is obscured</br>2. complex" "adj." "Latin involutus ""rolled up, intricate, obscure,""</br>stranngely enough <u>con</u>volute, which also means ""complex""" "1a. the chambered nautilus is readily identified by its <b>involute</b> seashell</br>2. the novel's deliberately <b>involute</b> plot is intended as a brainteaser for readers" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1780 "lam" "1. a hasty escape; flight. " "noun" "same origin as ""lambast"", but here in the sense either ""to beat"" or ""to beat it"" (ie. Run away)" "1a. After he stole his cousin's car he went <u>on the <b>lam</u></b>/br>1b. More than a 1,000 soldiers are listed as active deserters, with some <u>on the <b>lam</u></b> for decades</br>1c. Let's <b>lam</b> out of this hellhole while there's still time " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1781 "limn" "1. To make a portrait of, to paint, to trace the outline of </br>2. to describe" "verb" "Old French luminer ""light up, illuminate""" "1a. The artist <b>limned</b> a portrait.</br>1b. he was <b>limned</b> by a streetlight</br>2. The novel <b>limns</b> the frontier life of the settlers" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1782 "lithe" "1. easily bent or flexed </br>2. moving and bending with ease" "1. The <b>lithe</b> steel was easily bent into shape. 2a. A <b>lithe</b> dancer</br>2b. Aged 32 he is still wonderfully <b>lithe</b> in his movements.</br>2c. While Corinne has the <b>lithe</b> agile body that would be perfect for gymnastics, she is too tall to manage some of the events." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1783 "lucubrate" "add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing" "verb" "Latin lucubratus=""work at night, work by lamplight,""" "He spent a lot of his time <b>lucubrating</b> in various scholarly journals" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1784 "mettle" "1. the courage to carry on, one's staying quality 2. quality of temperament or disposition" "noun" "orignally, a variant spelling of ""metal"". In the figurative sense, it become the ""stuff of which a person is made, ie. One's physical or moral constitution""</br> often used with ""test"" or ""prove""" "1a. He <u>proved his <b>mettle</u></b> in battle</br>1b. Even though all members of the navy have high levels of fortitude and courage, candidates for Navy Seal training must exhibit far more <b>mettle</b> than average.</br>1c. I’m eager to <u>prove my <b>mettle</b></u> as an interim team leader.</br>2. These were all gentlemen of brave <b>mettle</b>" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1785 "mettlesome" "courageous; high-spirited" "adj." "The adjective mettlesome is a great way to describe someone who's full of pride or courage — although it's also an old-fashioned, somewhat literary way to do it" "1a. The <b>mettlesome</b> young couple was brave enough to stand up for their love even if it meant leaving their families.</br>1b. Child,"" he said, ""it's like setting an old horse against a <b>mettlesome</b> young one." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1786 "middling" "fairly good but not very good, slightly above average" "adj." "from middle (adj.) + present-participle suffix -ing</br>Syn : mediocre, average, OK, not bad" "1a. The performance was <b>middling</b> at best</br>1b. It was opportunity for me to inflict my <b>middling</b> Dutch skills on locals.</br>1c. Tired of the city but not particularly interested in small-town life, he moved to a suburb of <b>middling</b> size " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1787 "minatory" "menacing; threatening" "adj." "Latin menatorius, ""menace,""" "1a. Brexiters in the UK, imitating Tory tactics in London’s mayoral election, conjured up <b>minatory</b> visions of foreigners</br>1b. Although the message seemed <b>minatory</b> the student swore that it was a joke and not a threat." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1788 "mise en scene" "1a. the stage setting or scenery of a play 1b. The environment or physical setting of an action" "noun" "French: mise en scène, literally ""setting on the scene on stage,""" "1a. The <b>mise en scene</b> for a ""Hansel and Gretel"" play might include dim lighting, a forest backdrop, and a cottage covered with candy.</br>1b. This ordinary house that became the <b>mise-en-scène</b> of an extraordinary drama" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1789 "nary" "not any; no;none, not a single" "adj." "alteration of ne'er a, short for <u>never a</u>" "1a. I must have it back as I have <b>nary</b> other copy</br>1b. survived the accident with <b>nary</b> a scratch</br>With <b>nary</b> a mask in sight, the protesters expressed their anger at the Covid measures" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1790 "nemesis " "1. An annoying opponent, who generally beats you" "noun" "Nemesis, ""Greek goddess of vengeance, personification of divine wrath,""" "1. </br>2. Borussia Dortmund fans were not happy when their old <b>nemesis</b>, Bayern Munich won the cup, again.</br>1b. Iran, Saudi Arabia’s <b>nemesis</b>, was taking advantage of the region’s turmoil to expand its influence." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1791 "nugatory" "trifling, worthless, of no value" "adj." "Latin nugatorius ""worthless, trifling, futile,""" "1a. Whether this rug is red or green is <b>nugatory</b> to someone who is colorblind</br>1b. Certainly it would be foolish to discount this risk as <b>nugatory</b> but also to overstate it" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1792 "obloquy" "1. state of disgrace resulting from public abuse</br>2. abusively; detractive language; sharp criticism; vituperation" "noun" "Latin: ob ""against"" (see ob-) + loqui ""to speak""=>evil speaking, slander, calumny, derogatory remarks" "1.The spy had no choice by to live out his days in the <b>obloquy</b> of one who had betrayed his country</br>1b. As a result, she became an unwilling media victim who was subjected to <b>obloquy</b> and harassment.</br>2a. They held to their convictions in the face of <b>obloquy</b></br>2b.After 15 years of grinding war with no obvious end in sight, U.S. military operations certainly deserve such <b>obloquy</b>" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1793 "orison" "prayer" "noun" "a poetic, archaic word for prayer</br>Same word root as ""oration""" "In her hand she held a book of the time of Solomon and she was saying an <b>orison</b> to God." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1794 "palaver" "unnecessary talk that wastes time" "noun" "from Portuguese ""Palavra"", used by Portuguese traders in Africa with the specific meaning ""discussions with natives."" (which were often long and full of empty confidence building exchanges)" "1a. Although we were supposed to have a lecture, the teacher spent the entire period with <b>palaver</b> about his vacation.</br>1b. Cut the <b>palaver</b> and get down to business. </br>1c. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1795 "perfunctory" "done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit; superficial" "adj." "Latin: per ""through"" + fungi ""perform"" => get ""through it"" by doing it.</br>Syn: apathetic, complacent, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, pococurante, unconcerned, uninterested" "1a. A <b>perfunctory</b> smile and hello</br>1b. I was shocked when the doctor only gave me a <b>perfunctory</b> examination.</br>1c. These ersatz referundums have long had <b>perfunctory</b> functions which end in Lukashenko gaining yet another term in office. " "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1796 "peripatetic" "1a. Wandering; 1b. Someone who moves (house) a lot</br>2. of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy" "adj." "Greek: peri ""around, about"" + patein ""to walk, tread""=>to walk, wander around. </br>Sometimes linked to Aristotle, who used to teach while walking around" "1a. <b>Peripatetic</b> country preachers</br> would go from town to town, giving the same sermon to different audiences each Sunday</br>1b. Dahl is a <b>peripatetic</b> writer based, at the moment, in Brooklyn.</br>1c. Her work — 16 novels, as well as plays and short stories — is often as <b>peripatetic</b>, as global, as her own life." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1797 "petrified" "1. so extremely afraid so that one cannot move or think anymore</br> 2. converted into stone through a slow process of mineralization" "adj." "Peter=rock, petrified=turn to stone (Deutsch=versteinert)</ br>Mat 16:18 ""And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.""
" "1a. Ashley is <b>petrified</b> of flying which is why she plans on travelling by bus to Houston for her nephew’s wedding</br>1b. She was <b>petrified</b> of speaking in public</br>2. In the dinosaur section of the museum, you can walk among the <b>petrified</b> remains of the once-glorious creatures." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1798 "picaresque" "involving clever rogues or adventurers involved in exciting, dangerous endeavours - usually in fictional stories" "adj." "Don't confuse picaresque, ""rascally,"" with its near sound-alike, picturesque, or ""lovely to look at.""" "1a. The situation sets him off on a <b>picaresque</b> journey, the purpose of which becomes clear in the film's end.</br>1b. “Bullard’s absorbing story … reads like a <b>picaresque</b> novel,” Thomas E. Ricks writes in his latest roundup of military books." "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1799 "pied" "having sections or patches of fur or clothing colored differently, usually brightly " "adj." "Syn: motley, multicoloured, particoloured, piebald, spotted, blotchy</br>pied piper = Rattenfänger auf Deutsch</br>not to be confused with ""pied""= foot in French (eg. Pied noir=white colonialist settler in Africa)" "1a. A black and white <b>pied</b> horse came by</br>1b. “He was described as a big brother, a <b>pied</b> piper, a leader and inspiration to youth.”" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"
1800 "pileous" "covered with hairs especially fine soft ones" "adj." "Latin pilosus ""hairy, shaggy, covered with hair,""</br>also spelled ""Pilous"" and ""pilose""" "The <b>pilose</b> caterpillar bent its way up the tree branch" "Grad Hotline 1300 GRE" "5 Highest Level"

1 1 -(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
223 223 antler entire horn, or any branch of the horn noun As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
224 224 dirge 1. funeral or mourning lament. </br>2. any sad, slow song noun In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v. 9, which begins in Latin: "<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam ("Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight"). So, <b>Dirge<b/> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v. 9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v. 9, which begins in Latin: "<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam ("Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight"). So, <b>Dirge </b> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v. 9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
225 225 dis not</br> apart, off, away </br>the opposite of</br>completely</br>in every direction Greek/Latin root disperse</br> disinherit</br> disenfranchise</br> distend Greek/Latin MSU
226 226 aphasia loss of speech (or ability to read) due to injury or illness noun Greek; a- "without" + phasis "utterance=>inability to speak Cees suffered from <u>mild <b>aphesia</b> and had difficulty speaking</u> after his serious bicycle accident 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
227 227 disabuse free somebody from an erroneous belief verb dis="to free, apart, off"+ "mistake, fallacy, or deception" We had to <u><b>disabuse</b> her of the notion</u> that she was invited. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
228 228 discern to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more things verb dis- "off, away" + cernere "distinguish, separate, sift Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not <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
365 365 galvanize to prod someone into action verb figurative sense of "galvanize by electricity" By holding a rally, <u>the politician hoped to <b>galvanize</b> young people to vote</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
366 366 dissolute lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices adj. </br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, fast, libertine, profligate, riotous </br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, fast, libertine, profligate, riotous</br>Ant : pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted His father's half sister <u>chose to lead a <b>dissolute</b> lifestyle</u>: she partied all the time, got addicted to heroin, found work too much of an effort and generally wasted her life. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
367 367 asperity harshness of manner, roughness noun French. </br>Syn1 :sharpness</br>Syn2: grimness, hardship, rigor, rigorousness, rigour, rigourousness, severeness, severity 1. The police officer’s dislike of me was obvious from <u>the <b>asperity</b> with which he demanded</u> my driver’s license. </br>2. I could not get used the <u><b>asparity</b> of the Nordic winters</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
368 368 gauche socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward adj. gauche = left oder in Deutsch: links His <b>gauche</b> statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
369 369 geo earth Greek/Latin root geology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy Greek/Latin MSU
370 370 germane relevant to the matter at hand, closely connected, relevant adj. Latin: germanus = having the same parents The president will only respond to media questions that are <b>germane</b> to the economic crisis. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
371 371 glib speaking in a smooth, easy way that is insincere. adj. From German "glibberig", now used in a figurative sense Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she <u>takes all the <b>glib</b> flattery seriously</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
413 413 imprudence bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions noun Latin: imprudentem means "not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate. "</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
414 414 impudent disrespectful adj. Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful Latin: im=without + pudens=shame</br>Syn:impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward, flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
415 415 in</br> il</br> im</br> ir in: Deutscher Stamm: "in" Greek/Latin root This is the first of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is</u> 'not'</u> incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration Greek/Latin MSU
416 416 in</br> im not, against: Deutscher Stamm: "un-" Greek/Latin root This is the SECOND of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is ÏNTO incredible</br> ignoble</br> inglorious</br> inhospitable</br> infinite</br> infinitesimal</br> immoral Greek/Latin MSU
417 417 inadvertent by accident or unintentional adj. Latin: in- = "not+ ad ="to, toward" + vertere= "to turn."=> inadvertent means “not turning the mind to</br>Syn: accident, unintended Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, <u>some statements were <b>inadvertently</b> broadcat to all</u>. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
418 418 atrial of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart adj. My father was treated for a disorder known as <u><b>atrial</b> flutter</u>, a non-life-threatening condition in which the heart beats less efficiently 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
419 419 inchoate rudimentary, in the beginning stages adj. of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>inchoate</u></b> thoughts. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
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 <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
698 698 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
699 699 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 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 <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
1303 1303 illicit not allowed by law or custom adj. Latin: in- "not, opposite of" + licitus "lawful" =illegal It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u> AMB Web
1304 1304 cession yielding to another; ceding or surrendering noun Latin: "a giving up"</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or "giving up" the connection between them Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1305 1305 licit authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law adj. Latin: licitus "lawful" Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper. AMB Web
1306 1306 pyr fire Greek/Latin root pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br> Latin words nko
1307 1307 precocious 1. characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)</br>2. appearing or developing early adj. Latin: pre "before" + coquere "to ripen"=> to ripen/mature early 1. The <b>precocious</b> student entered Queens College at the age of 16. </br>2. <b>Precocious</b> flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias AMB Mishima
1308 1308 incipient only partly in existence; imperfectly formed; emerging adj. Latin incipere "to begin. "</br>Same word root as "inception" The townsfolk were assured that any <b>incipient</b> major threat in the town would be nipped in the bud AMB Mishima
1309 1309 reg</br>rig</br>rect rule</br> govern Greek/Latin root regent, regulate, correct, Latin words nko
1425 1425 feint / faint 1. feint is to pretend to do something, to fake a move (eg. In boxing)</br>2. faint is to lose one's consciousness temporarily verb Ali <b>feinted</b> with a jab, making Frazier miss his own jab - but Ali then countered with a punch so hard that Frazier was knocked-out and <b>fainted</b> Easily confused words SMB
1426 1426 fibrillation muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination noun a quavering in the fibrils of the muscles of the heart, causing irregular beating </br>fibril same word root as "fibre" Nevertheless, the sobering reality is that for many persons with atrial <b>fibrillation</b>, total abstinence from alcohol may be a difficult goal to achieve 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1427 1427 figurine small ornamental statuette; small molded or sculptured figure noun Latin figura: "shape, body, or figure."</br>Syn: statuette His collection of <b>figurines</b> includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1428 1428 filament 1. fine thread or fiber </br>2. stalk of a statem plant </br>3. threadlike structure within light bulb noun Latin filum="thread."</br>Syn1: fibril, strand</br>Syn2: stalk 1.The plastic <b>filaments</b> are made by injecting molten plastic into a perforated spinning wheel</br>2. The stalk of a plant's stamen is also called a <b>filament</b></br>3. Thomas Edison tried 6,000 different materials in the search for a filament for his electric light. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1429 1429 filch to steal secretly or casually , especially in a small, sly way; take from another on a petty scale verb Gleicher Wortstamm wie "filzen" When I came back from the break, I noticed that someone had <u><b>filched</b> my cookies</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1430 1430 filial having or assuming relationship of child or offspring to parent adj. Latin: filius= "so," OR filia="daughter" In many cultures, adult children often care for their elders as part of their <u><b>filial</b> responsibility. </u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1431 1431 finicky insisting capriciously on getting just what one wants; difficult to please; fussy adj. Could be linked to old German word "Feinchen"</br>Syn:Fastidious, fussy, picky, persnickety 1a. The Dutch professor was a <u><b>finicky</b> eater</u></br>1b. Our front door has a <b>finicky</b> lock that requires that you jiggle the key to open it. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1440 1440 formidable 1. arousing fear, dread, or alarm </br>2. ending to inspire awe or wonder 1. arousing fear, dread, or alarm </br>2. tending to inspire awe or wonder adj. Latin formidare, "to fear." 1. Be worried of your<u><b> formidable</b> opponent</u>, Amelia, because she is one smart cookie.</br>2. Reaching the top of the mountain without an oxygen tank was <u>a formidable <b>accomplishment</u></b> 1. Be worried of your <u><b>formidable</b> opponent</u>, Amelia, because she is one smart cookie.</br>2. Reaching the top of the mountain without an oxygen tank was <u>a formidable <b>accomplishment</u></b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1441 1441 mony state of Latin Suffix state of matrimony (being married) Latin words nko
1442 1442 forswear Renounce or deny something, especially under oath, but sometimes just earnestly verb for=away, opposite(wie "ver" in Deutsch) + swear (an oath)=> to retract an oath</br>Syn: abjure, recant, resile, retract Hector chose to <b>forswear</b> his gang allegiance and join the army. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1443 1443 fractious 1. inclined to make trouble; quarrelsome, irritable</br>2. disobedient adj. Syn1: cranky, irritable, nettlesome, peckish, peevish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, techy, testy, tetchy</br>Syn2: recalcitrant, refractory</br> 1. International students build cultural bridges between nations in an increasingly <b>fractious</b> and divided world.</br>2. The young horse was a <b>fractious</b> animal that would not submit to the harness 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1444 1444 ous</br> ose full of Latin Suffix lachrymose(full of tears)</br> Latin words nko
1445 1445 ship state of</br> skill Latin Suffix workmanship, craftmanship, friendship Latin words nko
1446 1446 some characteristic of Latin Suffix wholesome Latin words nko
1459 1459 assiduous marked by care and persistent effort adj. Latin: ad "to" + sedere "to sit=>constantly working at it His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1460 1460 beneficent doing or producing good adj. bene=good My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1461 1461 boorish ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance adj. old English for herdsman (Bauer. . ) The hometown fans acted in such a <b>boorish</b> way toward the visiting team that they had to forfeit the game. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1462 1462 burnish polish and make shiny verb you could burnish a car, a suit of armor, or a copper kettle. Reputations are among the most common non-physical things to be burnished. Richard is forever attempting to <u><b>burnish</b> his reputation</u> so that he can advance his position within our company. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1463 1463 castigation harsh verbal reprimand noun The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1464 1464 conciliatory making or willing to make concessions adj. Latin: conciliatus "to bring together, win over" same root as "council"+ –ory "relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor</u>. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1465 1465 contention the act of competing as for profit or a prize noun "a violent effort to obtain something" Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob? Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1588 1588 histrionic 1. deliberately affected: overly dramatic or emotional</br>2. of or relating to actors, acting, or the theater adj. French origin 1. The widow’s <b>histrionic</b> screaming made the detectives suspicious.</br>2. The ambitious actor sought to achieve <b>histrionic</b> perfection for his first major role. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1589 1589 hoary 1. gray or white with or as if with age; covered with grayish hair</br>2. ancient adj. Deutscher Wortstamm "Herr" </br>Syn1: gray, gray-haired, gray-headed, grey, grey-haired, grey-headed, grizzly, hoar, white-haired</br>2. 1. Santa is usually depicted with a <b>hoary</b> beard and <b>hoary</b> hair</br>2. is a <b><u>hoary</b> cliché</u>, but no less true, that the function of the artistic community is to provoke 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1590 1590 hoodwink deceive; take in by deceptive means; delude verb After the hurricane, many dishonest individuals tried to <b>hoodwink</b> generous people into donating to fake charities. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1591 1591 hosanna A hosanna is a statement or exclamation of praise. Usually, hosannas praise God. noun Hebrew phrase meaning "Pray, save us." Good Friday’s sadness was replaced only three days later by Sunday’s “hallelujah’s” and <b>“hosannas.”</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1592 1592 idiosyncrasy behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual noun While my sister has many peculiar habits, her most common <b>idiosyncrasy</b> is rubbing his hands together when she gets excited about something 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1593 1593 ignominy deep disgrace; shame or dishonor noun Latin: in-, "no, not," plus nomen, "name.=> lost good name or reputation. The PM of Malaysia will now be suffering the <b>ignominy</b> of being sent to prison 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1594 1594 imbibe 1. drink in; </br>2. absorb or take in as if by drinking verb Latin: in- "into, in, on, upon" + bibere "to drink" =>to drink, to absorb</br>Syn1: drink, gulp, guzzle, knock back, quaff, sip, slurp</br>Syn2 absorb, draw, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up 1a. She <b>imbibed</b> vast quantities of coffee</br>2. From regular attendance at his family’s local black church he <b>imbibed</b> the preacher’s art of engaging an audience. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1734 1734 constrain hold back, restrict verb Japan’s economy is heavily reliant on exports, so weak demand in major overseas markets is <b>constraining</b> its growth Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1735 1735 contumacious insubordinate, rebellious adj, Latin : com-=with + tumere "to swell up"(some origin as "tumour")=>to swell up, be rebellious 1a. She was warned that her <b>contumacious</b> conduct would not be tolerated.</br>1b. The judge threatened to charge the <b>contumacious</b> witness with contempt of court Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1736 1736 coruscate sparkle verb From Latin : sparkle, emit flash of light 1a. He had a classic car from the 1950s, replete with yards of <b>coruscating</b> chrome </br>1b. The little mirrors on a disco ball <b>coruscate</b> as the ball twirls, making the dance floor sparkle.</bb>1c. His playing <b>coruscated</b> throughout the concert hall</br>1d. The allegations threaten to curtail a <b>coruscating</b> career. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1737 1737 countenance 1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face, thus also their composure - often understood to be calm</br>2. to favor or approve of adj, verb Old French contenance "demeanor, bearing, conduct," 1a. The photograph showed his somber <b>countenance</b></br>1b. He managed to keep his <b>countenance</b> through the ordeal.</br>2. He was surprised at her <b>countenance</b> of their unsafe amusements Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1738 1738 countervail to counter something with equal force so as to succesffully offset or mitigate its effect verb counter=rebut + vail=value=>rebut or resist with equal force/value In order to <b>countervail</b> the storm’s effect of flooding the area, the authorities built levees to hold the waters back. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1739 1739 crass stupid, vulgar, insensitive, without refinement or sensitivity; gross. adj, ähnlich (aber nicht identisch) wie "Krass" auf Deutsch While you don't have to wear black to a funeral, but showing up in clown pants is simply <b>crass.</b> Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1740 1740 cursory quick; hurried adj. From French via Latin: pp of currore= running </br>Syn: hasty 1a. He gave the applicant a <b>cursory</b> glance and already turned her down in his mind</br>1b. Only a <b>cursory</b> inspection of the building was done - resulting in a large under-estimate of the repairs needing to be done. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1741 1741 deferential showing respect adj. French déférence, itself from déférer "to yield, comply" People were always <b>deferential</b> to the military veteran and showed him respect every time he was in uniform. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1742 1742 deposition 1. the act of putting something somewhere</br>2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office3. the act of deposing someone</br>removing a powerful person from a position or office 1. the act of putting something somewhere</br>2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office</br>3. the act of deposing someone</br>removing a powerful person from a position or office noun Definitions 1 and 2 stem from the word "deposit", ie. Put something down</br>Definition 3 comes from the word "depose". 1. The <b>deposition</b> of the sediment over centuries eventually led to filling of the lake </br>2. In a <b>deposition</b> in a separate lawsuit last year, LaPierre acknowledged he did not report any of the NRA-paid expenses as personal income</br>3. As soon as the people received word of the dictator’s <b>deposition</b>, they ran in the streets and started to celebrate. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1743 1743 desuetude cessation of use, disuse noun Latin desuetudo "disuse","no longer custom" Latin desuetudo "disuse", "no longer custom" 1a. This practice has gradually dropped into <b>desuetude</b>, but now..</br>1b. In this time period the armour fell into <b>desuetude</b> due to a changing technique of war. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1744 1744 detraction 1. a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism</br>2. a taking away noun Old French/Latin detraccion "detraction, disparagement, denigration"</br>Syn1: disparagement, belittling, denigration, derogation, deminishment</br>do not confuse with 'distraction' 1a. Let it be no <b>detraction</b> from his merits to say he is plainspoken</br>1b .Sanders’ supporters answered each of the <b>detractions.</b></br>2. it is no <b>detraction</b> from its dignity or prestige Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1745 1745 detumescence diminishing or lessening of swelling noun This leads to a rapid <b>detumescence</b> of the inflamed tissue and a disruption of the pain Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1746 1746 diaphanous transparent; gauzy adj. Greek: dia "through" + phainesthai "bring to light, cause to appear, show,"=>see-through</br>Syn: cobwebby, filmy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through, sheer, transparent 1a. She went to the Ascot wearing a fancy hat with a <b>diaphanosu</b> veil</br>1b. 1a. She went to the Ascot wearing a fancy hat with a <b>diaphanous</b> veil</br> Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1747 1747 diffidence shyness, lacking self-confidence noun Latin: dis- "away" + fidere "to trust"=>"to mistrust, lack confidence," but of oneself, ie. Lacking self-confidence 1a. They asked him to be the team leader, but he expressed <b>diffidence</b>, saying that he didn't think he had enough time to do the job justice, nor did he think he had enough experience.</br>1b. You shouldn’t be so <b>diffidence</b> about your achievements when you’ve done very well.</br>1c. But there is also something more meaningful to her <u>seeming <b>diffidence.</b></u> Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1748 1748 disconcert to unsettle someone, to make them feel confused verb dis- "do the opposite of" + concerter =align harmonize, bring in agreement=>bring into disarray</br>Syn: confound, confuse, discomfit, discountenance, embarrass, faze, fluster, mortify, nonplus, rattle 1a. News of his criminal past has <b>disconcerted</b> even his admirers. </br>1b. We were <b>disconcerted</b> by the unexpected changes to the program Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1749 1749 distrait distracted with worry and anxiety adj. distrait is the French word for distracted</br>Syn:distraught, mentally remote 1a. I found my cousin <b>distrait</b>, absent, moody, sad, preoccupied, unlike herself.</br>1b. He grew more and more <b>distrait</b> as hours passed without confirmation that there were survivors of the plane crash Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1750 1750 divestiture taking off, getting rid of giving up, the sale by a company of part of the company (eg. A division) to another company noun divest + -iture (as in investiture) 1a. <b>Divestitures</b> can be legally enforced to break up monopolies.</br>1b. Excluding the impact from currency and business <b>divestitures</b>, the company recorded a marginal growth in revenue. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1751 1751 duress threats to compel somebody noun French: “hardness", "hashness"</br>Duress is typically used with the word <u>under</u> 1a. The North Korean suspect signed a confession because he was <u>under <b>duress</u></b>.</br>1b. She left Belarus <u>under <b>duress</u></b> that night for neighboring Lithuania. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1752 1752 eclat 1. Great brilliance, literally or 1b. as of performance or achievement</br>2. cermonial elegance and splendor noun French: eclater "burst out; shine brilliantly"</br> often used with proposition "with" (or "without") 1a. Each panel of Turner’s dress was embroidered with 50,400 crystal <b>eclats</b> and 50,400 white beads.</br>1b. He delivered his concertos <u>with considerable <b>eclat</u></b> in different towns of Scotland and England</br>2. The prince and princess entered with much <b>eclat</b> in a coach drawn by eight white horses Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1753 1753 ecumenical refers to bringing people of diverse Christian religions together;sometimes also broadened to bring Christians, Jews, and Muslims together noun Greek root oikos,= "house," became oikoumenikós= "the entire world." 1a. <b>Ecumenical</b> prayer services are held at the prison as a way to unite inmates of various Christian faiths.</br>1b.An <b>ecumenical</b> community meeting included leaders of all of the local churches and was used to bring neighborhood unity. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1754 1754 edacious voracious; devouring adj. Latin: edere "to eat"</br>Syn: esurient, gluttonous, greedy, hoggish, piggish, rapacious, ravenous, swinish, voracious The <b>edacious</b> eater wreaked havoc on the buffet, eating seven plates full and that was just dessert!</br>1b.Within an hour, <b>edacious</b> vultures left nothing but a heap of bones behind. 1a. The <b>edacious</b> eater wreaked havoc on the buffet, eating seven plates full and that was just dessert!</br>1b. Within an hour, <b>edacious</b> vultures left nothing but a heap of bones behind. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1755 1755 effete decandent, self-indulgent, worn out; weak adj. Effete is a disapproving term</br>Syn: decadent, decayed, degenerate, overripe, washed-up 1a. In the US, the stereotype of the rugged Westerner is just as false as the one of the decadent, self-indulgent and useless <b>effete</b> East Coast liberal.</br>1b. He is an <b>effete</b> quasi-intellectual with no practical skills of any kind. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1756 1756 ensign 1. lowest commissioned ranked officer in US Navy/Coast Guard</br>2. flag/badge often on a ship to show nationality noun 1. One of the women who left the White House joined the Navy is now an <b>ensign</b> </br>2.Originally flown by feudal warlords, the rising sun symbol was adopted by the Japanese imperial army in 1870 and became the navy <b>ensign</b> in 1889. 1. One of the women who left the White House joined the Navy is now an <b>ensign</b> </br>2. Originally flown by feudal warlords, the rising sun symbol was adopted by the Japanese imperial army in 1870 and became the navy <b>ensign</b> in 1889. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1757 1757 eupeptic 1. good digestion</br>2. of good humour, cheeful, optimistic adj. Greek : eu- "well, good" + peptos "cooked, digested"=> "having good digestion,"</br>Ant: dyspeptic 2. Our <b>eupeptic</b> colleague was unfazed by our gloomy expressions and dire predictions Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1758 1758 expedient likely to be useful for a purpose or to achieve a solution, not necessarily being completely moral, but rather practical adj. Old French expedient "useful, beneficial"</br>Politically expedient means something you do to advance yourself politically. 1a. Given the circumstances he found himself in, it was <b>expedient</b> to express loyalty </br>1b. When one has political opinions that are not main stream, it is often <b>expedient</b> to not reveal them</br> 1c. The husband found it <b>expedient</b> to let his wife have her way so that he could have his peace. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1759 1759 expiation 1. compensation for a wrong</br>2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) adj. Latin: ex- "completely"+ piare "propitiate, appease," (same root as pious "faithful, loyal, devout") =>make amends for, atone for</br> 1. That no further <b>expiation</b> of the nation’s past of slavery would be necessary.</br>2. The Mass celebrates the sacrifice of Christ for the <b>expiation</b> of the original sin of Adam and Eve Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1760 1760 fecund 1a. fertile 1b. intellectually productive 1a. Fertile</br>1b. intellectually productive adj. Latin: fecundus= "fruitful" 1a. The Hereford are a <b>fecund</b> breed of cattle</br>1b. He knew that erasing and correcting were as creatively <b>fecund</b> as the vaunted “first rush of inspiration.”</br>1b. His contacts to the government were a <b>fecund</b> source of information Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1761 1761 ferret to find and bring to light by searching —usually used with "out" verb Origin is the use of half-tame ferrets of the weasel family to hunt and kill rats or flush rabbits from burrows. (ferret=Frettchen oder Iltis auf Deutsch) 1. Every day, she fends off scam artists who call with bogus job offers as they try to <u><b>ferret</b> out</u> her private information.</br>1b. Rosen also announced the creation of a new unit to <u><b>ferret</b> out</u> serious police misconduct Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1762 1762 fetter restrict someones's movement, either literally or metaphorically verb a Fetter is a shackle or chain that is attached to someone’s ankles</br> now, usually means something has been done to restrain someone’s behavior: 1a. The prison wardens would <b>fetter</b> the chain gangs who built many of the railroads in the US.</br>1b. Her position would <u>place new <b>fetters</b> on</u> U.S. economic policy.</br>1c. We finally managed to <b>fetter</b> our sons’ computer use with bribery. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1763 1763 flak 1. criticism; 2. anti-aircraft guns or slick salesman 1. criticism</br> 2. anti-aircraft guns</br>3. slick salesman verb Flak=Deutsche <u>Fl</u>ieger<u>a</u>bwehr<u>k</u>anone</br> as verb, normally used with the word "taking" 1a. It was notable considering <u>the <b>flak</b> Hillary Clinton took</u> for being a career woman when her husband first stepped into the political arena.</br>1b. He took a lot of <b>flak</b> from the other kids for his unusual appearance. </br>2. The spokesperson was a slick <b>flak</b> catcher, who could turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer 1a. It was notable considering <u>the <b>flak</b> Hillary Clinton took</u> for being a career woman when her husband first stepped into the political arena.</br>1b. He took a lot of <b>flak</b> from the other kids for his unusual appearance. </br>3. The spokesperson was a slick <b>flak</b> catcher, who could turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1764 1764 fledged 1. of a bird = able to fly</br> 2 trained, experienced, established, mature adj. fledged="furnished with feathers", related to old German "flügge"</br>In extended sense, often used in combination with the word "fully" or "full" 1. Semel said the birds are considered officially <b>fledged</b> between hatching and day 23.</br>2a. Netflix is trying to increase its film output and become a <u>full <b>fledged</b></u> studio in 2020.</br>2b. After signing up for membership, he is now a <u>fully <b>fledged</b></u> fan of the Jags Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1765 1765 foppish behaves like a man who pays too much attention to his clothes adj. From 17cent German "foppen", where one apparently made jokes about people who paid too much attention to their clothes. Noble men, sullied by femininity, were <b>foppish</b>, wore perfume and sumptuous, bright and frivolous clothes. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1766 1766 forbear 1. refrain from doing something, especially with an effort; to control oneself when provoked</br>2. ancestor verb, noun Old English forberan= "control one's feelings, or tolerate 1a. He was mad at his best friend, so he <b>forbore</b> from answering his text messages for a while</br>1b. While Helen is on a diet, she will <b>forbear</b> her craving for sweets. </br>2. My sister claims to have no interest in her ancestory, but I believe she <b>forbears</b> to learn about her <b>forbears</b> Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1767 1767 forge 1. create (something of metal) by hammering 2. n. furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping 3. make a copy of with the intent to deceive 4. move ahead steadily 5. make something, usually for a specific function 1. create (something of metal) by hammering</br> 2. n. furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping</br> 3. make a copy of with the intent to deceive</br> 4. move ahead steadily</br> 5. make something, usually for a specific function verb, noun From French forger, via Latin where originates from same word root as "fabrica" 1. Today, travelling blacksmiths <b>forge</b> sets of horseshoes for horseowners.</br>2. The heat from the <b>forge</b> made the blacksmith's workplace overbearingly hot </br>3.My father's signature and mine are so similar that the teacher thought I had <b>forged</b> his.</br>4. He <u><b>forged</b> ahead</u>, overcoming all barriers as he progressed. </br>5. Israel and the UAE announced earlier this month that they would normalise diplomatic ties and <b>forge</b> a broad new relationship. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1768 1768 froward habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition adj. Old English, where was opposite of "toward" 1a. The <b>froward</b> child refused to listen to her parents and was disobedient most of the time.</b>1b. Tired of dealing with the <b>froward</b> employee, the boss decided to fire him and rid himself of the headache. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1769 1769 fulmination bitter protest, thunderous verbal attack, act of thundering forth denunciations noun Latin : fulminare = "act of exploding or detonating" is now rare in English.</br>mostly used in plural form 1a. Republicans, eager to defend the president, amplified the president’s <b>fulminations.</b> against the press. </br>1b. The <b>fulminations</b> of the angry mob rushing the gates of the castle could be heard inside. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1770 1770 furtive 1. done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed</br>2. sly</br>3. obtained underhandedly adj. Middle French furtif, Latin furtivus "stolen," hence also "hidden, secret,"</br>Syn : surreptitious, sneaky, sly, 1a. The inmate made several <u><b>furtive</b> attempts</u> to escape from prison.</br>1b. As he walked by, he <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> down her cleavage</br>1c. The cheating student <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> at his neighbor's test paper</br>2. The man had a <b>furtive</b> look about him</br>3. The sudden advancement was an indication of <b>furtive</b> gains 1a. The inmate made several <u><b>furtive</b> attempts</u> to escape from prison.</br>1b. As he walked by, he <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> down her cleavage</br>1c. The cheating student <u>cast a <b>furtive</b> glance</u> at his neighbor's test paper</br>2. The man had a <b>furtive</b> look about him</br>3. The sudden advancement was an indication of <b>furtive</b> gains Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1771 1771 fustian 1. heavy cloth woven from cotton</br>2. bombastic, overblown, pretentious speech or writing adj. French/Latin origin, itself named after Fustat, the Egyptian town where this thick cotton cloth originated 1. Heavily twilled <b>fustian</b> was used to weave thick blankets for the pioneers to take on their journey.</br>2a. The chess club captain would start each first practise of the season with a <b>fustian</b> reflection on the history of the game, the intellect of a Bobby Fisher, and his own importance as leader of the team</br>2b. Yossarian was unmoved by the <b>fustian</b> charade of the burial ceremony. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1772 1772 hirsute hairy; shaggy adj. Latin hirsutus "rough, shaggy, bristly, 1. My grandfather is the most <b>hirsute</b> man I know; he has long hair everywhere! With a jungle of fur on his entire back, arms, shoulders, chest, arms, legs</br>1b. The botanist examined the bristles of the <b>hirsute</b> leaf under a microscope. 1. My grandfather is the most <b>hirsute</b> man I know; he has long hair everywhere! With a jungle of fur on his entire back, arms, shoulders, chest, arms, legs, he never gets wet, not even under the shower.</br>1b. The botanist examined the bristles of the <b>hirsute</b> leaf under a microscope. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1773 1773 hone 1. stone used for sharpening tools</br>2. to sharpen a knife</br>3. refine or make more perfect or effective verb, noun to perfect a skill is most common use of hone today. 1&2. He <b>honed</b> all his cutting tools on a whetstone, also called a <b>hone</b>. 3a. The tennis player practices several hours a day to <b>hone</b> her skills.</br>3b. The biggest difference between Bayern and PSG was on the one hand a team with a <b>honed</b> style, and on the other hand a team still searching for theirs. Grad_Hotline_1300_GRE Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5_Highest_Level 5 Highest Level
1774 1774 replete filled to brim or to point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied Filled to brim or to point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied adj. cousin of replenish 1a. The library was <b>replete</b> with bound first editions, and Lucy, a bookworm, was happier there than any place else.</br>b. The bowl was <b>replete</b> with fruit piled up high above the rim</br>1c. Along with the video evidence, the foundation published text versions of its reports <b>replete</b> with documentation. 1a. The library was <b>replete</b> with bound first editions, and Lucy, a bookworm, was happier there than any place else.</br>1b. The bowl was <b>replete</b> with fruit piled up high above the rim</br>1c. Along with the video evidence, the foundation published text versions of its reports <b>replete</b> with documentation. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1775 1775 impervious 1. impenetrable (by rain, people or light or missiles etc.). </br>2. not capable of being affected or disturbed adj. Latin: in- "not, opposite of" + pervius "letting things through, that can be passed through,"=>does not let things through</br>Syn:inpenetrability 1a. He bought the wax-covered coat as it was <b>impervious</b> to rain</br>1b. The fluoride based coating made the carpet <b>impervious</b> to rough treatment</br>2. He was <b>impervious</b> to criticism and continued on his path unabated. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1776 1776 implicate 1. bring into intimate and incriminating connection</br>2. to be connected or to be involved in something. verb Latin: in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"=> implicare= "to involve, entwine, entangle, embrace," 1a. He was <b>implicated</b> in a scheme to defraud the government<br>1b. There was no evidence <b>implicated</b> Bryan other than the fact that he’d been with Anna before she disappeared.</br>2. Over the following two weeks, the virus that circulated among conference attendees was <b>implicated</b> in at least 35 new illnesses. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1777 1777 impugn To assail someone by words or arguments, often for lacking integrity verb French via Latin: in- "into, in, on, upon" + pugnare "to fight"=>attack by argument," 1a. How dare you <b>impugn</b> the integrity of our local councilman simply because of a Twitter rumor! </br>1b. “I would appreciate in the future ... to refrain from <b>impugning</b> the character of our hardworking staff,” said Day </br>1c. But President Donald Trump and others repeatedly <b>impugn</b> the integrity of the mail-in voting system. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1778 1778 inveigh 1. complain bitterly 1b. speak against in an impassioned manner verb Latin in- + vehere "to carry." 1a. Robert F. Kennedy, age 42, was shot and killed two months later after <b>inveighing</b> against the Vietnam War and taking up King’s torch.</br>1b. Tens of thousands of women also marched through Paris, <b>inveighing</b> against the patriarchy. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1779 1779 involute 1a. especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward. 1b. (of some shells) closely coiled so that the axis is obscured</br>2. complex adj. Latin involutus "rolled up, intricate, obscure,"</br>stranngely enough <u>con</u>volute, which also means "complex" 1a. the chambered nautilus is readily identified by its <b>involute</b> seashell</br>2. the novel's deliberately <b>involute</b> plot is intended as a brainteaser for readers Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1780 1780 lam 1. a hasty escape; flight. noun same origin as "lambast", but here in the sense either "to beat" or "to beat it" (ie. Run away) 1a. After he stole his cousin's car he went <u>on the <b>lam</u></b>/br>1b. More than a 1,000 soldiers are listed as active deserters, with some <u>on the <b>lam</u></b> for decades</br>1c. Let's <b>lam</b> out of this hellhole while there's still time Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1781 1781 limn 1. To make a portrait of, to paint, to trace the outline of </br>2. to describe verb Old French luminer "light up, illuminate" 1a. The artist <b>limned</b> a portrait.</br>1b. he was <b>limned</b> by a streetlight</br>2. The novel <b>limns</b> the frontier life of the settlers Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1782 1782 lithe 1. easily bent or flexed </br>2. moving and bending with ease 1. The <b>lithe</b> steel was easily bent into shape. 2a. A <b>lithe</b> dancer</br>2b. Aged 32 he is still wonderfully <b>lithe</b> in his movements.</br>2c. While Corinne has the <b>lithe</b> agile body that would be perfect for gymnastics, she is too tall to manage some of the events. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1783 1783 lucubrate add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing verb Latin lucubratus="work at night, work by lamplight," He spent a lot of his time <b>lucubrating</b> in various scholarly journals Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1784 1784 mettle 1. the courage to carry on, one's staying quality 2. quality of temperament or disposition noun orignally, a variant spelling of "metal". In the figurative sense, it become the "stuff of which a person is made, ie. One's physical or moral constitution"</br> often used with "test" or "prove" 1a. He <u>proved his <b>mettle</u></b> in battle</br>1b. Even though all members of the navy have high levels of fortitude and courage, candidates for Navy Seal training must exhibit far more <b>mettle</b> than average.</br>1c. I’m eager to <u>prove my <b>mettle</b></u> as an interim team leader.</br>2. These were all gentlemen of brave <b>mettle</b> Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1785 1785 mettlesome courageous; high-spirited adj. The adjective mettlesome is a great way to describe someone who's full of pride or courage — although it's also an old-fashioned, somewhat literary way to do it 1a. The <b>mettlesome</b> young couple was brave enough to stand up for their love even if it meant leaving their families.</br>1b. Child," he said, "it's like setting an old horse against a <b>mettlesome</b> young one. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1786 1786 middling fairly good but not very good, slightly above average adj. from middle (adj.) + present-participle suffix -ing</br>Syn : mediocre, average, OK, not bad 1a. The performance was <b>middling</b> at best</br>1b. It was opportunity for me to inflict my <b>middling</b> Dutch skills on locals.</br>1c. Tired of the city but not particularly interested in small-town life, he moved to a suburb of <b>middling</b> size Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1787 1787 minatory menacing; threatening adj. Latin menatorius, "menace," 1a. Brexiters in the UK, imitating Tory tactics in London’s mayoral election, conjured up <b>minatory</b> visions of foreigners</br>1b. Although the message seemed <b>minatory</b> the student swore that it was a joke and not a threat. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1788 1788 mise en scene 1a. the stage setting or scenery of a play 1b. The environment or physical setting of an action noun French: mise en scène, literally "setting on the scene on stage," 1a. The <b>mise en scene</b> for a "Hansel and Gretel" play might include dim lighting, a forest backdrop, and a cottage covered with candy.</br>1b. This ordinary house that became the <b>mise-en-scène</b> of an extraordinary drama Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1789 1789 nary not any; no;none, not a single adj. alteration of ne'er a, short for <u>never a</u> 1a. I must have it back as I have <b>nary</b> other copy</br>1b. survived the accident with <b>nary</b> a scratch</br>With <b>nary</b> a mask in sight, the protesters expressed their anger at the Covid measures Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1790 1790 nemesis 1. An annoying opponent, who generally beats you noun Nemesis, "Greek goddess of vengeance, personification of divine wrath," 1. </br>2. Borussia Dortmund fans were not happy when their old <b>nemesis</b>, Bayern Munich won the cup, again.</br>1b. Iran, Saudi Arabia’s <b>nemesis</b>, was taking advantage of the region’s turmoil to expand its influence. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1791 1791 nugatory trifling, worthless, of no value adj. Latin nugatorius "worthless, trifling, futile," 1a. Whether this rug is red or green is <b>nugatory</b> to someone who is colorblind</br>1b. Certainly it would be foolish to discount this risk as <b>nugatory</b> but also to overstate it Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1792 1792 obloquy 1. state of disgrace resulting from public abuse</br>2. abusively; detractive language; sharp criticism; vituperation noun Latin: ob "against" (see ob-) + loqui "to speak"=>evil speaking, slander, calumny, derogatory remarks 1.The spy had no choice by to live out his days in the <b>obloquy</b> of one who had betrayed his country</br>1b. As a result, she became an unwilling media victim who was subjected to <b>obloquy</b> and harassment.</br>2a. They held to their convictions in the face of <b>obloquy</b></br>2b.After 15 years of grinding war with no obvious end in sight, U.S. military operations certainly deserve such <b>obloquy</b> Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1793 1793 orison prayer noun a poetic, archaic word for prayer</br>Same word root as "oration" In her hand she held a book of the time of Solomon and she was saying an <b>orison</b> to God. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1794 1794 palaver unnecessary talk that wastes time noun from Portuguese "Palavra", used by Portuguese traders in Africa with the specific meaning "discussions with natives." (which were often long and full of empty confidence building exchanges) 1a. Although we were supposed to have a lecture, the teacher spent the entire period with <b>palaver</b> about his vacation.</br>1b. Cut the <b>palaver</b> and get down to business. </br>1c. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1795 1795 perfunctory done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit; superficial adj. Latin: per "through" + fungi "perform" => get "through it" by doing it.</br>Syn: apathetic, complacent, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, pococurante, unconcerned, uninterested 1a. A <b>perfunctory</b> smile and hello</br>1b. I was shocked when the doctor only gave me a <b>perfunctory</b> examination.</br>1c. These ersatz referundums have long had <b>perfunctory</b> functions which end in Lukashenko gaining yet another term in office. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1796 1796 peripatetic 1a. Wandering; 1b. Someone who moves (house) a lot</br>2. of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy adj. Greek: peri "around, about" + patein "to walk, tread"=>to walk, wander around. </br>Sometimes linked to Aristotle, who used to teach while walking around 1a. <b>Peripatetic</b> country preachers</br> would go from town to town, giving the same sermon to different audiences each Sunday</br>1b. Dahl is a <b>peripatetic</b> writer based, at the moment, in Brooklyn.</br>1c. Her work — 16 novels, as well as plays and short stories — is often as <b>peripatetic</b>, as global, as her own life. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1797 1797 petrified 1. so extremely afraid so that one cannot move or think anymore</br> 2. converted into stone through a slow process of mineralization adj. Peter=rock, petrified=turn to stone (Deutsch=versteinert)</ br>Mat 16:18 "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not overcome it." 1a. Ashley is <b>petrified</b> of flying which is why she plans on travelling by bus to Houston for her nephew’s wedding</br>1b. She was <b>petrified</b> of speaking in public</br>2. In the dinosaur section of the museum, you can walk among the <b>petrified</b> remains of the once-glorious creatures. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1798 1798 picaresque involving clever rogues or adventurers involved in exciting, dangerous endeavours - usually in fictional stories adj. Don't confuse picaresque, "rascally," with its near sound-alike, picturesque, or "lovely to look at." 1a. The situation sets him off on a <b>picaresque</b> journey, the purpose of which becomes clear in the film's end.</br>1b. “Bullard’s absorbing story … reads like a <b>picaresque</b> novel,” Thomas E. Ricks writes in his latest roundup of military books. Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1799 1799 pied having sections or patches of fur or clothing colored differently, usually brightly adj. Syn: motley, multicoloured, particoloured, piebald, spotted, blotchy</br>pied piper = Rattenfänger auf Deutsch</br>not to be confused with "pied"= foot in French (eg. Pied noir=white colonialist settler in Africa) 1a. A black and white <b>pied</b> horse came by</br>1b. “He was described as a big brother, a <b>pied</b> piper, a leader and inspiration to youth.” Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
1800 1800 pileous covered with hairs especially fine soft ones adj. Latin pilosus "hairy, shaggy, covered with hair,"</br>also spelled "Pilous" and "pilose" The <b>pilose</b> caterpillar bent its way up the tree branch Grad Hotline 1300 GRE 5 Highest Level
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