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1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "from para- ""contrary to"" (see para- 1. ) + doxa ""opinion," "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU"
2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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280 "endow" "Provide with a quality, ability, or asset" "verb" "Syn : equip, bless, give" "Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as. J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts." "Least Difficult" "FT"
281 "appellation" "name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy" " noun" "French : appeller : to call" "George Herman Ruth's parents may have known him as George, but the rest of the world knew this famous slugger by his <b>appellation</>, Babe.</br>Champagne is <u>an <b>appellation</b> for the bubbly white</u> wine that comes from the Champagne region of France" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
282 "apposite" "strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited" " adj." "Latin: appositus and apponere. A=to + Ponere=to place=>apponere is ""well-placed or well-put."" </br>Don't confuse apposite with opposite; they have almost opposite meanings!" "Jake drinks red wine with each meal and does not worry about what wine connoisseurs say is <b>apposite</b> for each dish." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
283 "appropriation" "1. taking something and making it your own, either in a positive or negative sense</br>2. setting money aside or budgeting to do something as act of legislature" " noun" "1. I <b>appropriated</b> my mother's french fries while she was not looking. </br> 1b.<u>Cultural <b>appropriation</u></b> is one of the issues that gets het most upset </br>2. The government committee appropriated sufficient funds to agricultural renewal program" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
283 "appropriation" "1. taking something and making it your own, either in a positive or negative sense</br>2. setting money aside or budgeting to do something as act of legislature" " noun" "1. I <b>appropriated</b> my mother's french fries while she was not looking. </br> 1b. <u>Cultural <b>appropriation</u></b> is one of the issues that gets het most upset </br>2. The government committee appropriated sufficient funds to agricultural renewal program" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
284 "engender" " to cause or give rise to" "verb" "from in- ""in"" + generare ""bring forth, beget, produce"" itself from genus ""give birth, beget""" "His slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
285 "engender </br> endanger" "engender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at risk" "verb" "Some people believe violent video games <b>engender</b> feelings of hostility in young people, thereby <b>endangering</b> them and those around them. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
286 "enhance" " intensify, increase, augment" "verb" "French via low germanic origine = similar to German ""erhöhe""" "When Jane paints her bedroom yellow she is going to really <b>enhance</b> the room and make it appear brighter." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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753 "fringe" "the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity" "noun" "Syn : peripheral, radical, unorthodox" "Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked." "Least Difficult" "FT"
754 "garner" "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)" "verb" "Latin granarium which means ""store-house"" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Syn : accumulate, amass, assemble" "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs." "Least Difficult" "FT"
755 "gist" "the substance or essence of a speech or text" "noun" "Syn : quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt" "<u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is </u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj." "refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Syn : gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn.</br> As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> ""goose summer"" (middle english)(Altweibersommer)." "1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash.</br>1b.
756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj." "refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Syn : gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn.</br> As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> ""goose summer"" (middle english)(Altweibersommer)." "1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash.</br>1b.
Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least Difficult" "FT"
757 "grovel" "1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2.To beg, to be servile, suck up" "verb" "Syn : be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln" """If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>"" she said." "Least Difficult" "FT"
758 "perennial" "Things that are permanent through the year or multiple years (plants), constant/persistent, or regularly repeated (eg. Arguments over the same thing)" "adj." "Latin : per ""through"" + annus ""year""=>lasting through the years" "Every election seems to continue to deal with <u>the same <b>perennial</b> issues</u> that have been the focus of all the previous elections." "AMB" "RATMW"
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984 "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Syn : castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate" "Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency." "Most Difficult" "FT"
985 "larceny" " Theft of personal property" "noun" "Syn : stealing, robbery, pilfering" "The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car." "Most Difficult" "FT"
986 "libertine" "a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion" "adj." "Syn : freethinker, hedonist, profligate" "There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical." "Most Difficult" "FT"
987 "consign" "1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br>
987 "consign" "1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br>
2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also : to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br>
3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold " " verb" "con = ""with, together"" + signare ""to sign, mark""=>formally hand over by signing" "1. She <b>consigned</b> her baggage to the service provider at the station.</br>2. After publishing a piece of politically incorrect writing, the author was <u><b>consigned</b> to oblivion</u></br>3. Since I <b>consign</b> my blankets to ebay agent stores, I don’t get paid until a sale is made" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
988 "maelstrom" "1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil" "noun" "old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally ""grinding-stream - zu Deutsch : Mahlstrom</br> Syn : turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool" "“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.”" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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1069 "vac" "empty" "Greek/Latin root" "evacuate=to empty a dangerous place</br>vacant=empty</br> not occupied</br>acation=a time without work</br>vacuous=lacking intelligence" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1070 "belli" "war" "Greek/Latin root" "bellicose=warlike in manner or temperament</br> belligerent=hostile</br> ready to fight</br>rebel=person who opposes and fights" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1071 "controvert" "oppose with arguments; attempt to prove to be false or incorrect; contradict" " verb" "a back-formation from controversy</br>Syn: rebut, refute, altercate, argue, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle" "Many grew up learning that Columbus was the first European to land in America, but now we have evidence <u>to <b>controvert</b> that idea</u> and other explorers such as Leif Eriksson beat Columbus to America." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1072 "convalesce" "recover gradually from an illness" " verb" "Latin : com=with + valere =strong (same root at valour)=>gain strength</br>Syn :recover, recuperate, recuperate" "In order to help patients<b>convalesce</b> faster from COVID, doctors now administer a cheap anti-biotic steroid compound." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1072 "convalesce" "recover gradually from an illness" " verb" "Latin : com=with + valere =strong (same root at valour)=>gain strength</br>Syn :recover, recuperate, recuperate" "In order to help patients <b>convalesce</b> faster from COVID, doctors now administer a cheap anti-biotic steroid compound." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1073 "cis (sometimes scis)" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "incision</br> precision" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1074 "cosm" "order</br> world" "Greek/Latin root" "cosmos</br> microcosm" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1075 "cycl" "circle" "Greek/Latin root" "cycle</br> cyclone" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
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1240 "gran" "grain" "Greek/Latin root" "granular" "Latin words" "nko"
1241 "helic" "spiral</br> circular" "Greek/Latin root" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "helix, " "Latin words" "nko"
1242 "heli" "sun" "Greek/Latin root" "helium</br> heli-centric</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1243 "hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia-" "blood" "Greek/Latin root" " anaemia:an=lack of blood
1243 "hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia-" "blood" "Greek/Latin root" " anaemia:an=lack of blood
azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd</br>
glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone</br>
hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter</br>
hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)</br>
hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
leukemia:leukos=white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer</br>
thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning</br>
uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning" "Latin words" "nko"
1244 "histo" " bodily tissue/cells" "Greek/Latin root" "the word histo actually means standing up (st=stand), from which histogram comes" "histamine, histology, histdine all have to do with the cell and biology" "Latin words" "nko"
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1315 "ensconce" "settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place" " verb" "Latin: en- ""make, put in"" + sconce ""small fortification, shelter""=>to put in a place of protection" "1a. She has gone home with the flu and <b>ensconced</b> herself on the couch with the remote control, tissues, her phone, and a big glass of orange juice</br>1b. The gold price is now very stable and comfortably <b>ensconced</b> in the 1300 to 1350 range." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1316 "sec</br>sect" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "disect, intersect, intersection, " "Latin words" "nko"
1317 "sed</br>sid</br>sess" "sit</br> seat" "Greek/Latin root" "sedentary, " "Latin words" "nko"
1318 "ad hominen" "A way of arguing or criticizing that ignores the larger issues at hand and just attacks someone's character" "adj." "Latin : ""aimed at the man.""" "Unfortunately, people are skipping to the assumed end of the debate right away and concentrating their efforts on <u>trading <b>ad hominem</b> attacks.</u>"
1318 "ad hominen" "A way of arguing or criticizing that ignores the larger issues at hand and just attacks someone's character" "adj." "Latin : ""aimed at the man.""" "Unfortunately, people are skipping to the assumed end of the debate right away and concentrating their efforts on <u>trading <b>ad hominem</b> attacks.</u>" "Vocab" "SMB"
1319 "enthrall" "capture; attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence; hold in bondage or subjection" " verb" "Latin : en- ""make, put in"" + thrall ""drallen"" in Deutsch=> encapture</br>Syn: delight, enchant, enrapture, enthral, ravish, transport" "For years these master magicians have been <u><b>enthralling</b> audiences</u> with their astounding illusions" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1320 "chary" "cautious; sparing or restrained about giving" " adj." "the adjective from care" "As he lost two teeth in last year’s rugby season, he was <b>chary</b> of signing up again this year." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Deutsch : Sistieren : zum Stillstand bringen" "insist (stand upon a point), assist (to help take a stand), desist (stop taking a stand), resist (take a stand against), persist(thoroughly take a stand), consist(together with being )" "Latin words" "nko"
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1361 "exaltation" "1. act of exalting or raising high; state of being exalted;</br>2. an excessively intensified sense of well-being, power, or importance</br>3. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence" " noun" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest" "1. After the <u>prayers of <b>exaltations</b></u>, the mass continued</br>2. Vasquez, the portly man whose <u>cries of <b>exaltation</b></u> at a double rainbow turned him into a viral star, passed away at 57. </br>3. The <u><b>exaltation</b> of Mercury</u> had a significant effect on his horoscope." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1362 "vinc</br>vict" "conquer" "Greek/Latin root" "victor</br> victorious</br> vincible</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1363 "exceptionable" "open or liable to objection or debate; liable to cause disapproval" " adj." "from exception (in the take exception to sense) + -able.</br>Syn : objectionable" "Although <b>exceptionable</b>, the man’s racist and inappropriate views are supported by many backwoods constituents." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1364 "exchequer" "one of the superior courts of law; department of state having charge of the collection and management of the royal revenue" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1364 "exchequer" "one of the superior courts of law; department of state having charge of the collection and management of the royal revenue" " noun" "Syn : treasury" "The <u>chancellor of the <b>Exchequer</b></u> is called the Finance Minister in most other countries, although the US calls it the Finance Secretary." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1365 "excoriate" "scold with biting harshness; strip skin off; abrade" " verb" "Latin : to flay, strip off the skin of a hide</br>This verb goes beyond mere criticism; it implies anger, a harsh and insulting tone, and even a scathing attack" "1. How dare my mother <b>excoriate</b> me for getting pregnant outside of marriage when she did the same thing?</br>2. When I fell off my father's recumbant bike, I <b>excorciated</b> the skin on the inside of my lower arm." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1366 "vol" "wish</br> will" "Greek/Latin root" "volunatary</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1367 "vor</br>vour" "eat" "Greek/Latin root" "voracious, " "Latin words" "nko"
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1378 "incumbent </br> recumbent" "incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position " "adj." "Latin: in=in, on, upon + recumbent=Lying down => resting or lying on something" "The <u>future <b>incumbent</b></u> went to his job interview in a <b><u>recumbent</b> bicyle</u>" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1379 "loath </br> loathe" "loath=To be unwilling to do something </br> loath<b><u>e</b></u>=To hat<b><u>e</b></u> someone or something" "verb, noun" "both have same Germanic root : ""leiden"", with its 2 meanings, too. </br>1. Leiden etwas zu tun </br> jmdm nicht leiden können." "The secretary was <b><u>loath</b> to do the filing</u> and <b><u>loathed</b> her boss</u> for insisting she did it " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1380 "circum" "word-forming element meaning (all)around, round about on all sides" "Latin Prefix" "circumnavigate: sail around the globe</br>circumpolar: surround one of the poles</br>circumscribe: to make a circle around= to encompass</br>circumspect: looking around from all sides=suspect</br>circumvent: to go around</br>circumvolve: to turn or to cause to roll around" "Circa, circuit, circumcision, circus, circumference, circumspection, circumstance</br> circadian: about a day</br>circumambient: surroundings</br> circumambulate: to walk around</br>circumbendibus: a round about way - round the bend</br>circumcise: cut around</br>circumflex: sign bent around</br> circumfluent:a fluid flowing around</br>circumjacent:bordering on every side</br>circumlocution: a round about way of speaking, ie. elusive" "Latin words" "nko"
1381 "venal</br>venial" "venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive" "adj. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1381 "venal</br>venial" "venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive" "adj. " "venal same root as ""vendre"" in French;</br>venail : Latin venialis ""pardonable""" "The <u><b>venial</b> acts of the cheeky children</u> in no way are comparable to those terrible acts committed by <u><b>venal</b> persons</u> to satify their avarice." "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1382 "contra</br> contro</br> counter" "against" "Latin Prefix" "counter productive</br> counter force</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1383 "de" "down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about</br>completely" "Latin Prefix" "decline</br> descent</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1384 "demi" "half" "Prefix" "word-forming element meaning half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br> used in technical terms </br> French" "demigod" "Latin words" "nko"
1385 "testify</br>testy" "testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof </br> testy=Easily annoyed and not patient" "verb, adj. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1386 "wraith</br>wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger" "noun" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1385 "testify</br>testy" "testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof </br> testy=Easily annoyed and not patient" "verb, adj. " "The impatient and <b>testy</b> witness was forced to wait his turn when <b>testifying</b> in court. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1386 "wraith</br>wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger" "noun" "A 19th century photographer superimposed a wispy image on a print and claimed that he had managed to photograph a <b>wraith</b>, but this soon generated a lot of <b>wrath</b> from serious customers, who recognised the fraud. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1387 "equi" "equal" "Latin Prefix" "equinox, " "Latin words" "nko"
1388 "e</br> ex</br> extra" "out of</br> from" "Latin Prefix" "exuberant,exacerbation,exact,exaggerate,exalt,examine,example,exanimate,exarch,exasperate,excavate,exceed,excel,excellence,excellent,excelsior,except,excerpt,excess,exchange,excise,excision,excite,exclaim,exclude,exclusion,excommunicate,excommunication,excoriate,excrement,excrescence,excrescent,excrete,excruciate,exculpate,excursion,excuse,execrate,execration,execute,exegesis,exempt,exemption,exercise,exert" "Latin words" "nko"
1389 "extra part 2 of 2. " "out of</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell)" "Latin words" "nko"
1390 "hyper" "too much" "Latin Prefix" "hyper ventilate</br> hyperbole</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1391 "hypo" "too little</br> under" "Latin Prefix" "hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a ""high""), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b" "Latin words" "nko"
1392 "exegesis" "explanation; interpretation, especially of biblical or religious text" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1393 "vindicate</br>vindictive" "vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive" "verb, adj. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1394 "exhortation" "act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1395 "exodus" "departure of a large number of people" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1392 "exegesis" "explanation; interpretation, especially of biblical or religious text" " noun" "Greek: ex ""out"" + hegeisthai ""to lead, guide""=>explanation, interpretation often by somene else</br>""Jesus"" seems to be linked to the greek root word, too. </br>eisegesis is to interpret a text oneself" "Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote a simple <b>exegesis</b> of the passage." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1393 "vindicate</br>vindictive" "vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive" "verb, adj. " "After the forensic investigator, to everyone's surprise, <b>vindicated</b> the accused's statements with facts, the victim's family became very <b>vendicative</b> and threatened him. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1394 "exhortation" "act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage" " noun" "ex- ""thoroughly"" + hortari ""encourage, urge""=>incitement by means of argument, appeal, or admonition</br>Syn: incitement, pep talk, " "When a vaccine for COVID 19 appears, you can be sure that there will be many <b>exhortations</b> from governments througout the world to have their people vaccinated" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1395 "exodus" "departure of a large number of people" " noun" "Greek ex ""out"" + hodos ""a way, path, road; a ride, journey, march""=> a going out" "If the fire alarm goes off in your building, be sure to join the <b>exodus</b> of people who are heading outside to the parking lot.</br>The brain-drain <b>exodus</b> from South Africa does not seem to bother the ANC government at all." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1396 "neo" "new" "Latin Prefix" "neoliberal</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1397 "non" "not" "Latin Prefix" "non existant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1398 "exponent" "one that expounds or interprets; one that speaks for, represents, or advocates" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1399 "expound" "explain or describe in detail" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1400 "expropriate" "take possession of; transfer another's property to oneself" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1398 "exponent" "1. one who is a big promoter of something, ie. Champions, practices, or exemplifies a cause</br>
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" " noun" "Latin : ""to put forth""</br> Syn: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler , herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight" "The school-teacher was an <b>exponent</b> of the four-day school and work week as she found she had too little holiday." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1399 "expound" "explain or describe in detail" " verb" "French: espondre = ""to elaborate"" or ""put forth"" (same root as ""respond"")" "Oma's handwritten pie recipe called for ""some sugar,"" ""plenty of butter,"" and ""sliced apples,"" so I asked her to <b>expound</b> by adding measurements of how much of each to use." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1400 "expropriate" "take possession of; transfer another's property to oneself" " verb" "Latin: ex ""away from"" + propriare ""take as one's own""=>to take away from someone else and make one's own. </br> typically used to describe taking property from someone by a state or city." "When the farmer refused to sell part of his land needed for road expansion, it was simply <b>expropriated</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1401 "expunge" "cancel; remove; erase or strike out" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1402 "expurgate" "clean; remove offensive parts of book" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1403 "exquisite" "excellent; intricate and beautiful in design or execution" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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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"
1410 "ipso facto" "ipso facto evidence"
1411 "exalt/exult" "To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. " "verb" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex""out, out of, from within"" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy" "While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams." "Easily confused words"
1410 "ipso facto" "by that very fact or act , as an inevitable result" "Latin" "Latin : Ipso facto literally means ""by that very fact""" "A liberal arts education does not <b>ipso facto</b> lead to a life of low-wage jobs and financial irresponsibility" "vocab" "SMB"
1411 "exalt/exult" "To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. " "verb" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex""out, out of, from within"" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy" "While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams." "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn</b></br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1413 "exceptionable / exceptional" "exceptionable : something to find fault with</br>exceptional : something remarkable or particularly unusual" "adj." "It was an <b>exceptional</b> event as the harsh food critic found nothing <b>exceptionable</b> with the meal " "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1414 "exude" "discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1415 "exult" "rejoice; feel extreme happiness" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1416 "exultant" "inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly" " adj." "dd" "Examword"
1415 "exult" "rejoice; feel extreme happiness" " verb" "My mother <b>exulted</b> when she got the last 2 tickets to the Robbie Williams concert." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1416 "exultant" "inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1417 "uni" "one" "Latin Prefix" "universal</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1 1 Column1 -(o)logy Column2 study,science,theory Column3 noun Column4 from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, Column5 biology</br> archeology Column6 Suffix Column7 MSU Column8
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2 1 1 -(o)logy -(o)logy study,science,theory study,science,theory noun noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology biology</br> archeology Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
3 2 2 a</br>an a</br>an without</br> not without</br> not Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
4 3 3 ab</br>abs</br>a ab</br>abs</br>a apart</br> away from apart</br> away from Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
283 282 282 apposite apposite strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited adj. adj. Latin: appositus and apponere. A=to + Ponere=to place=>apponere is "well-placed or well-put." </br>Don't confuse apposite with opposite; they have almost opposite meanings! Latin: appositus and apponere. A=to + Ponere=to place=>apponere is "well-placed or well-put." </br>Don't confuse apposite with opposite; they have almost opposite meanings! Jake drinks red wine with each meal and does not worry about what wine connoisseurs say is <b>apposite</b> for each dish. Jake drinks red wine with each meal and does not worry about what wine connoisseurs say is <b>apposite</b> for each dish. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
284 283 283 appropriation appropriation 1. taking something and making it your own, either in a positive or negative sense</br>2. setting money aside or budgeting to do something as act of legislature 1. taking something and making it your own, either in a positive or negative sense</br>2. setting money aside or budgeting to do something as act of legislature noun noun 1. I <b>appropriated</b> my mother's french fries while she was not looking. </br> 1b.<u>Cultural <b>appropriation</u></b> is one of the issues that gets het most upset </br>2. The government committee appropriated sufficient funds to agricultural renewal program 1. I <b>appropriated</b> my mother's french fries while she was not looking. </br> 1b. <u>Cultural <b>appropriation</u></b> is one of the issues that gets het most upset </br>2. The government committee appropriated sufficient funds to agricultural renewal program 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
285 284 284 engender engender to cause or give rise to to cause or give rise to verb verb from in- "in" + generare "bring forth, beget, produce" itself from genus "give birth, beget" from in- "in" + generare "bring forth, beget, produce" itself from genus "give birth, beget" His slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter. His slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
286 285 285 engender </br> endanger engender </br> endanger engender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at risk engender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at risk verb verb Some people believe violent video games <b>engender</b> feelings of hostility in young people, thereby <b>endangering</b> them and those around them. Some people believe violent video games <b>engender</b> feelings of hostility in young people, thereby <b>endangering</b> them and those around them. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
287 286 286 enhance enhance intensify, increase, augment intensify, increase, augment verb verb French via low germanic origine = similar to German "erhöhe" French via low germanic origine = similar to German "erhöhe" When Jane paints her bedroom yellow she is going to really <b>enhance</b> the room and make it appear brighter. When Jane paints her bedroom yellow she is going to really <b>enhance</b> the room and make it appear brighter. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
288 287 287 enigma enigma a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand noun noun Latin : aenigma="riddle"</br>Syn : puzzle, mystery Latin : aenigma="riddle"</br>Syn : puzzle, mystery Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure. Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
289 288 288 entitlement entitlement belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law noun noun The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
760 759 759 impetuous impetuous Acting or done quickly and without thought or care Acting or done quickly and without thought or care adj. adj. Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + petere "aim for, rush at"=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn : impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + petere "aim for, rush at"=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn : impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u> The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
761 760 760 ingrate ingrate an ungrateful person an ungrateful person noun noun </br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- "not" + gratus "pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable" </br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- "not" + gratus "pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable" Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless. Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
762 761 761 caducity caducity 1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br> 2. senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory) 1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br> 2. senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory) adj. adj. French caducité= "dilapidation, senility" French caducité= "dilapidation, senility" 2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b> 2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b> AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
763 762 762 indictment indictment a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime noun noun Syn : arraignment, citation Syn : arraignment, citation A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
764 763 763 inert inert Lacking vigor Lacking vigor adj. adj. America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people. America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
765 764 764 lax lax Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful adj. adj. Syn : slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch Syn : slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight). Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight). Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
766 765 765 listless listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm adj. adj. Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring! As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring! Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
996 995 995 nadir nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization noun noun Syn : perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym : zenith, apogee Syn : perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym : zenith, apogee Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2% Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2% Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
997 996 996 neophyte neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun noun Greek : neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn : beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter Greek : neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn : beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
998 997 997 noisome noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive adj. adj. Same word root as "annoy" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn : irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant Same word root as "annoy" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn : irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
999 998 998 nostrum nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun noun Syn : cure, prescription, answer Syn : cure, prescription, answer It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1000 999 999 occlude occlude block passage through block passage through verb verb Syn : block, cover, shut in Syn : block, cover, shut in Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1001 1000 1000 paean paean a song of praise or triumph a song of praise or triumph noun noun Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn : song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn : song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1002 1001 1001 panoply panoply a complete or impressive collection of things a complete or impressive collection of things noun noun Syn : array, range, collection Syn : array, range, collection Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1083 1082 1082 fort fort strong strong Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1084 1083 1083 conversant conversant familiar, as by study or experience; able to converse knowledgeably familiar, as by study or experience; able to converse knowledgeably adj. adj. same root as conservation same root as conservation The intelligent and widely read young man was <u><b>conversant</b> on many topics</u> The intelligent and widely read young man was <u><b>conversant</b> on many topics</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1085 1084 1084 convivial convivial friendly and making you feel welcome, festive; occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company friendly and making you feel welcome, festive; occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company adj. adj. Latin : com "with, together" + vivere "to live"=>to (enjoy) life together, to feast Latin : com "with, together" + vivere "to live"=>to (enjoy) life together, to feast Carl was <u>a <b>convivial</b> party host</u> who made everyone feel at home. Carl was <u>a <b>convivial</b> party host</u> who made everyone feel at home. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1086 1085 1085 convoke convoke call together; cause to assemble in meeting; convene call together; cause to assemble in meeting; convene verb verb Latin : con=with, together" + vocare "to call" from vox "voice"=>to call together, to meet Latin : con=with, together" + vocare "to call" from vox "voice"=>to call together, to meet The chairman decided <u>to <b>convoke</b> a meeting</u> to discuss the company’s budget issue. The chairman decided <u>to <b>convoke</b> a meeting</u> to discuss the company’s budget issue. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1087 1086 1086 log</br> logy log</br> logy speech</br> study of dialogue speech</br> study of dialogue Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root analogy analogy Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1088 1087 1087 man</br> manu man</br> manu hand hand Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root manage</br> manual manage</br> manual Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1089 1088 1088 mater</br> matri mater</br> matri mother</br> home mother</br> home Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root matriarch</br> maternity matriarch</br> maternity Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1257 1256 1256 mega mega large, sometimes also a million large, sometimes also a million Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte) megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1258 1257 1257 ment ment mind mind Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root mental</br> mental</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1259 1258 1258 sub-, su-, sou, sous sub-, su-, sou, sous word-forming element meaning "under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division" word-forming element meaning "under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division" Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m substantial substantial Latin words Latin words nko nko
1260 1259 1259 apostatize apostatize abandon one.s faith, principles, or church abandon one.s faith, principles, or church noun noun apostate is the person who is apostatizing apostate is the person who is apostatizing He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church AMB AMB TCE TCE
1261 1260 1260 edge out edge out to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something) to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something) verb verb The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition.</u> The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1262 1261 1261 migr migr wander wander Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1263 1262 1262 mir mir look look Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace mirage</br> mirror</br> mirage</br> mirror</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1264 1263 1263 excise excise a tax. a tax. noun noun comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the "excise"as a verb. comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the "excise"as a verb. when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b> when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1265 1264 1264 felicity felicity 1. a state of happiness state ranging from contentment to intense joy</br>2. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) 1. a state of happiness state ranging from contentment to intense joy</br>2. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) noun noun Latin: felicitatem / felix "happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile"</br>Syn: happiness, blissfulness, felicitousness Latin: felicitatem / felix "happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile"</br>Syn: happiness, blissfulness, felicitousness 1. When my mother watched me graduate, she had such a look of <b>felicity</b> on her face.</br>2a. The curve of her mouth gives her a Mona Lisa smile, but that's just a <b>felicity</b> of her anatomy.</br>2b. The poet was well known for his <b>felicities</b> with words 1. When my mother watched me graduate, she had such a look of <b>felicity</b> on her face.</br>2a. The curve of her mouth gives her a Mona Lisa smile, but that's just a <b>felicity</b> of her anatomy.</br>2b. The poet was well known for his <b>felicities</b> with words AMB AMB TCE TCE
1266 1265 1265 mot</br> move mot</br> move move move Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, </br>movement motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, </br>movement Latin words Latin words nko nko
1267 1266 1266 edifice edifice building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls noun noun Old French edifice "building"</br>To merit being called an edifice, a building must be important. Old French edifice "building"</br>To merit being called an edifice, a building must be important. The company’s world headquarters will soon be relocated to an imposting <b>edifice</b> down the street. The company’s world headquarters will soon be relocated to an imposting <b>edifice</b> down the street. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1268 1267 1267 mut mut change change Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root mutation (a change), mutability (ability to change), mutable(changeable), mutant(a changed being), mutate (to change), mutagen(an agent that generates change) mutation (a change), mutability (ability to change), mutable(changeable), mutant(a changed being), mutate (to change), mutagen(an agent that generates change) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1269 1268 1268 myo myo muscle muscle Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root myasthenia (weakness of the muscles), myalgia (muscular pain), myology (the science of muscles), myasthenia (weakness of the muscles), myalgia (muscular pain), myology (the science of muscles), Latin words Latin words nko nko
1270 1269 1269 mand mand order, summon order, summon Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root mandatory, command, countermand(retract an order), mandamus (court order/summons), mandatary(somone who has received a mandate), demand (completely order), reprimand(summon(=mand) to press/hold=pri, back=re), mandatory, command, countermand(retract an order), mandamus (court order/summons), mandatary(somone who has received a mandate), demand (completely order), reprimand(summon(=mand) to press/hold=pri, back=re), Latin words Latin words nko nko
1271 1270 1270 efface efface 1. rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing</br>2. to make (oneself) modestly or shyly inconspicuous 1. rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing</br>2. to make (oneself) modestly or shyly inconspicuous verb verb French : effacer : remove the face of. French : effacer : remove the face of. 1. the coins had their most important markings <b>effaced</b> through their use in time.</br>2. He newcomer <b>effaced</b> himself from the discussion in the room 1. the coins had their most important markings <b>effaced</b> through their use in time.</br>2. He newcomer <b>effaced</b> himself from the discussion in the room 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1272 1271 1271 nav nav ship ship Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy Latin words Latin words nko nko
1273 1272 1272 neg neg deny deny Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root negate</br> negative</br> negate</br> negative</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1342 1343 1343 ten</br>tain ten</br>tain hold</br> reach hold</br> reach Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root (ab=apart, away from)abstain,abstention,abstinence,abstinent,</br>(at=toward, to)attend,attention,attenuate,attenuation,</br>(con=with, together) contain,contend,content,contents,continence,continent,continue,</br>(de=down,opposite of, completely) detain,detente,detention,</br>(dis=not, away)distend,distention</br>(ex=out) extend,extenuate,extenuation,</br>(hypo=too little, under) hypotenuse,hypotonia(in=in or not),intend,intone, ,</br>tantra,temple,temporal,tenable,tenacious,tenacity,tenant,tend,tendency,tender,tendon,tendril,tenement,tenesmus,tenet,tennis,tenon,tenor,tense,tensile,tension,tensor,tent,tenter,tenterhooks,tenuous,tenure,tetanus,thin,tone,tonic, </br>countenance,entertain,isotonic,locum-tenens,maintain,monotony,neoteny,obtain,ostensible,peritoneus,pertain,pertinacious,portend,pretend,retain,retinue,subtend,sustain, lieutenant (ab=apart, away from)abstain,abstention,abstinence,abstinent,</br>(at=toward, to)attend,attention,attenuate,attenuation,</br>(con=with, together) contain,contend,content,contents,continence,continent,continue,</br>(de=down,opposite of, completely) detain,detente,detention,</br>(dis=not, away)distend,distention</br>(ex=out) extend,extenuate,extenuation,</br>(hypo=too little, under) hypotenuse,hypotonia(in=in or not),intend,intone, ,</br>tantra,temple,temporal,tenable,tenacious,tenacity,tenant,tend,tendency,tender,tendon,tendril,tenement,tenesmus,tenet,tennis,tenon,tenor,tense,tensile,tension,tensor,tent,tenter,tenterhooks,tenuous,tenure,tetanus,thin,tone,tonic, </br>countenance,entertain,isotonic,locum-tenens,maintain,monotony,neoteny,obtain,ostensible,peritoneus,pertain,pertinacious,portend,pretend,retain,retinue,subtend,sustain, lieutenant Latin words Latin words nko nko
1343 1344 1344 term term end end Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root terminal</br> terminus</br> terminal</br> terminus</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1344 1345 1345 ter</br>terr ter</br>terr land</br> earth land</br> earth Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1345 1346 1346 therm therm heat heat Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1346 1347 1347 tort</br>tors tort</br>tors twist twist Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root torsion</br> torsion</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1347 1348 1348 equine equine relating to, or characteristic of a horse relating to, or characteristic of a horse adj. adj. Latin equinus "of a horse, of horses; of horsehair," from equus "horse"</br>bovine - cows, porcine -pigs, feline- cats, canine -dogs Latin equinus "of a horse, of horses; of horsehair," from equus "horse"</br>bovine - cows, porcine -pigs, feline- cats, canine -dogs Many young girls go through an <u><b>equine</b> phase</u>, where they are obsessed with all things horse—books, dolls, images, and, last but not least, actual horseback riding. Many young girls go through an <u><b>equine</b> phase</u>, where they are obsessed with all things horse—books, dolls, images, and, last but not least, actual horseback riding. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1348 1349 1349 espouse espouse take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt verb verb same word root as "spouse". Originally espouse did mean "to marry," but meaning evolved to include other long-term commitments as well, such as support for a principle or a cause same word root as "spouse". Originally espouse did mean "to marry," but meaning evolved to include other long-term commitments as well, such as support for a principle or a cause I have a friend who <b>espouses</b> environmentalism and as a result walks whenever possible instead of taking the car I have a friend who <b>espouses</b> environmentalism and as a result walks whenever possible instead of taking the car 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1390 1391 1391 hypo hypo too little</br> under too little</br> under Latin Prefix Latin Prefix hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a "high"), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a "high"), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b Latin words Latin words nko nko
1391 1392 1392 exegesis exegesis explanation; interpretation, especially of biblical or religious text explanation; interpretation, especially of biblical or religious text noun noun Greek: ex "out" + hegeisthai "to lead, guide"=>explanation, interpretation often by somene else</br>"Jesus" seems to be linked to the greek root word, too. </br>eisegesis is to interpret a text oneself Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote a simple <b>exegesis</b> of the passage. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1392 1393 1393 vindicate</br>vindictive vindicate</br>vindictive vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive verb, adj. verb, adj. After the forensic investigator, to everyone's surprise, <b>vindicated</b> the accused's statements with facts, the victim's family became very <b>vendicative</b> and threatened him. Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan Khan
1393 1394 1394 exhortation exhortation act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage noun noun ex- "thoroughly" + hortari "encourage, urge"=>incitement by means of argument, appeal, or admonition</br>Syn: incitement, pep talk, When a vaccine for COVID 19 appears, you can be sure that there will be many <b>exhortations</b> from governments througout the world to have their people vaccinated 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1394 1395 1395 exodus exodus departure of a large number of people departure of a large number of people noun noun Greek ex "out" + hodos "a way, path, road; a ride, journey, march"=> a going out If the fire alarm goes off in your building, be sure to join the <b>exodus</b> of people who are heading outside to the parking lot.</br>The brain-drain <b>exodus</b> from South Africa does not seem to bother the ANC government at all. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1395 1396 1396 neo neo new new Latin Prefix Latin Prefix neoliberal</br> neoliberal</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1396 1397 1397 non non not not Latin Prefix Latin Prefix non existant</br> non existant</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1407 1408 1408 retro retro backward backward Latin Prefix Latin Prefix retroactively, retroactively, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1408 1409 1409 se se apart</br> away apart</br> away Latin Prefix Latin Prefix separate separate Latin words Latin words nko nko
1409 1410 1410 ipso facto ipso facto by that very fact or act , as an inevitable result Latin Latin : Ipso facto literally means "by that very fact" ipso facto evidence A liberal arts education does not <b>ipso facto</b> lead to a life of low-wage jobs and financial irresponsibility vocab SMB
1410 1411 1411 exalt/exult exalt/exult To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. verb verb ex "out, out of, from within" + <b>a</b>ltus "high"=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex"out, out of, from within" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy ex "out, out of, from within" + <b>a</b>ltus "high"=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex"out, out of, from within" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams. While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams. Easily confused words Easily confused words SMB
1411 1412 1412 super super above</br> beyond above</br> beyond Latin Prefix Latin Prefix supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn</b></br> supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn</b></br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1412 1413 1413 exceptionable / exceptional exceptionable / exceptional exceptionable : something to find fault with</br>exceptional : something remarkable or particularly unusual exceptionable : something to find fault with</br>exceptional : something remarkable or particularly unusual adj. adj. It was an <b>exceptional</b> event as the harsh food critic found nothing <b>exceptionable</b> with the meal It was an <b>exceptional</b> event as the harsh food critic found nothing <b>exceptionable</b> with the meal Easily confused words Easily confused words SMB SMB
1413 1414 1414 exude exude discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1414 1415 1415 exult exult rejoice; feel extreme happiness rejoice; feel extreme happiness verb verb My mother <b>exulted</b> when she got the last 2 tickets to the Robbie Williams concert. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1415 1416 1416 exultant exultant inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly adj. adj. dd 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1416 1417 1417 uni uni one one Latin Prefix Latin Prefix universal</br> universal</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1417 1418 1418 vice vice instead of instead of Latin Prefix Latin Prefix vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1418 1420 1420 acious</br>cious acious</br>cious having the quality of having the quality of Latin Suffix Latin Suffix spacious</br> spacious</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1419 1424 1424 ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante one who one who Latin Suffix Latin Suffix sycophant</br> sycophant</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1420 1430 1430 supposition supposition the cognitive process of conjecturing the cognitive process of conjecturing noun noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1421 1432 1432 hood hood state of state of Latin Suffix Latin Suffix childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1422 1436 1436 ious ious characterized by characterized by Latin Suffix Latin Suffix gracious, obvious, gracious, obvious, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1423 1441 1441 mony mony state of state of Latin Suffix Latin Suffix state of matrimony (being married) state of matrimony (being married) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1424 1444 1444 ous</br> ose ous</br> ose full of full of Latin Suffix Latin Suffix lachrymose(full of tears)</br> lachrymose(full of tears)</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1425 1445 1445 ship ship state of</br> skill state of</br> skill Latin Suffix Latin Suffix workmanship workmanship Latin words Latin words nko nko
1426 1446 1446 some some characteristic of characteristic of Latin Suffix Latin Suffix wholesome wholesome Latin words Latin words nko nko
1427 1447 1447 tude tude state of state of Latin Suffix Latin Suffix certitude</br> certitude</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1428 1448 1448 ward ward in the direction of in the direction of Latin Suffix Latin Suffix forward</br> backward</br> forward</br> backward</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1429 1450 1450 effect </br> affect </br>exceptions 1 effect </br> affect </br>exceptions 1 However, effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like "change" or "solution." To effect change/ to effect for a solution. However, effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like "change" or "solution." To effect change/ to effect for a solution. noun, verb noun, verb The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution=bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change=modify the intended change The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution=bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change=modify the intended change Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
1430 1451 effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2 however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. noun, verb The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Easily confused words MSU
1431 1452 missive a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority noun Syn : command, note As soon as the general <u>received the <b>missive</b> from his commander-in-chief</u>, he launched an airstrike against the enemy. Common GRE Prepscholar
1432 1451 1453 effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2 complaisant</br>complacent however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. complaisant ="pleasing, obliging, gracious"</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so noun, verb adj. complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of "resting on one's laurels" The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him Easily confused words Homophone MSU merriam-webster
1433 1452 1454 missive akantha a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority thorn noun Greek/Latin root Syn : command, note a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. As soon as the general <u>received the <b>missive</b> from his commander-in-chief</u>, he launched an airstrike against the enemy. acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree) Common GRE Root words Prepscholar SMB
1434 1453 1455 complaisant</br>complacent qualify complaisant ="pleasing, obliging, gracious"</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so 1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement adj. verb complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of "resting on one's laurels" Qualify is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement. Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him 2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, <b>the summers are very cold </b></br>The latter, bold part <b></u>qualifies</b> or limits</u>, my love for San Francisco. </br>You can also qualify a negative statement :</br>2b. I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer, <b>however the restaurants are great </b> Homophone Common GRE merriam-webster MSU
1438 1457 1459 aggregate assiduous a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together marked by care and persistent effort adj., verb adj. Latin : ad "to" + gregare "to collect into a flock, gather" Latin: ad "to" + sedere "to sit=>constantly working at it Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence. His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1439 1458 1460 approbation beneficent official acceptance or agreement doing or producing good noun adj. Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie "Probezeit". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat. bene=good Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation.</u> My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1440 1459 1461 assiduous boorish marked by care and persistent effort ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance adj. adj. Latin: ad "to" + sedere "to sit=>constantly working at it old English for herdsman (Bauer..) His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score 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 Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1441 1460 1462 beneficent burnish doing or producing good polish and make shiny adj. verb bene=good 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. My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday. 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 Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1442 1461 1463 boorish castigation ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance harsh verbal reprimand adj. noun 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. 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 Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1443 1462 1464 burnish conciliatory polish and make shiny making or willing to make concessions verb adj. 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. Latin: conciliatus "to bring together, win over" same root as "council"+ –ory "relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise Richard is forever attempting to <u><b>burnish</b> his reputation</u> so that he can advance his position within our company. Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1444 1463 1465 castigation contention harsh verbal reprimand the act of competing as for profit or a prize noun noun "a violent effort to obtain something" The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work. Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob? Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1445 1464 1466 conciliatory conundrum making or willing to make concessions a difficult problem adj. noun Latin: conciliatus "to bring together, win over" same root as "council"+ –ory "relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise unclear origin Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u> The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1446 1465 1467 contention daunt the act of competing as for profit or a prize cause to lose courage noun adj. "a violent effort to obtain something" Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy) Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob? David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1447 1466 1468 conundrum deterrent a difficult problem something immaterial that interferes with action or progress noun noun unclear origin Latin : de "away" + terrere "frighten, fill with fear" The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone. North Korea is proud of its >u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1448 1467 1469 daunt dichotomy cause to lose courage a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses adj. noun Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy) Greek dikhotomia "a cutting in half, David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath The statement : "All cars are either small and efficient or large and polluting" is a <u>false <b>dichotomy</b></u> because there are some cars that don't fit into either category. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1449 1468 1470 deterrent digression something immaterial that interferes with action or progress a message that departs from the main subject noun noun Latin : de "away" + terrere "frighten, fill with fear" Latin: dis- "apart, aside" (see dis-) + gradi "to step, go"=>act of deviating from the main subject matter in speaking or writing North Korea is proud of its >u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal The <u>professor's <b>digression</b> from the lesson's theme</u> was another subtle attempt to indoctrinate the class with his radicalism Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1450 1469 1471 dichotomy disjointed a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses taken apart at the points of connection noun adj. Greek dikhotomia "a cutting in half, The statement : "All cars are either small and efficient or large and polluting" is a <u>false <b>dichotomy</b></u> because there are some cars that don't fit into either category. His <u><b>disjointed</b> argument</u> didn't make much sense Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron

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- '1318 ad hominen A way of arguing or criticizing that ignores the larger issues at hand and just attacks someone's character adj. Latin : "aimed at the man." Unfortunately, people are skipping to the assumed end of the debate right away and concentrating their efforts on <u>trading <b>ad hominem</b> attacks.</u>' had 6 fields, expected 8
- '1410 ipso facto ipso facto evidence' had 6 fields, expected 8
- '1411 exalt/exult To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. verb ex "out, out of, from within" + <b>a</b>ltus "high"=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex"out, out of, from within" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams. Easily confused words' had 7 fields, expected 8
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"1. taking something and making it your own, either in a positive or negative sense</br>2. setting money aside or budgeting to do something as act of legislature",
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