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"Nr" "word" "meaning" "Part of speech" "Explanation/2nd meannig" "Example" "Type/Level" "Source"
1 "-(o)logy " "study, science, theory " "noun " "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"
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190 "-cy " "action, function " "noun " "advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy " "Suffix" "MSU"
1075 "cycl" "circle" "Greek/Latin root" "cycle</br> cyclone" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
951 "daguerreotype" " A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor" "noun" "Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy : L. Daguerre" "He showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1383 "de" "down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about" "Latin Prefix" "decline</br> descent</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"
191 "dearth" "lack, scarcity: " "noun" " Old English deore ""precious, costly"" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th" "The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1193 "dec" "ten" "Greek/Latin root" "decade</br> decennial</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
192 "decorum" " appropriate behavior or good manners" "noun" "same root at décor" "Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
194 "deference" " respect or polite submission. submission or courteous yielding:" "noun" " French déférence (16c.), déférer ""to yield, comply" " He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
195 "deflect" " divert or cause to ricochet" "verb" "de=away + flect = bend" "He deflected the attack with a defty response" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
196 "deft" " skill, acumen, manual dexterity" "adjective" "The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
196 "deft" " skill, acumen, manual dexterity" "adjective" "unclear origin" "The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
197 "deign" "Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity" "verb" "Synonyms: come down one's high horse" "If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight." "Least Difficult" "FT"
198 "delineate" " 1. to describe very accurately, to clearly describe or portray something</br>2. to clearly demarcate a boundary, to render an outline" "verb" "Latin : de- ""completely""+ lineare ""draw lines," "1.<u>While I cannot <b>delineate</b></u> the style of car she drove, <u>I can </u>give you the license plate number. </br>2. <u>Jason put a fence up to <b>delineate</b> his property</u> from his neighbors." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1384 "demi" "half" "Prefix" "word-forming element meaning ""half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br>"" used in technical terms French" "demigod</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
199 "demos " "people " "Greek/Latin root" "democracy</br> demographic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
843 "demur" "to object or protest to something" "verb" "Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue" "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1372 "demure </br> demur" "demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)" "Easily confused words" "Even though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bos" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
201 "denigrate" " say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way" "verb" "Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare ""to blacken; to defame"" de- ""completely"" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " "During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
843 "demur" "to object or protest to something" "verb" "demur from French/Latin : de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue" "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1372 "demure </br> demur" "demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)" "Easily confused words" "1. demur from French/Latin : de=completely + mor (as in moratium)=> to linger, to tarry</br>2. demure is an old French surname, with "" de mûr"", which means ""mature""" "Even though she was of <u>quiet <b>demure</b></u>, the secretary <b><u>demurred</b> to</u> bring coffee for her bos" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
201 "denigrate" " say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way" "verb" "Latin denigratus ""to blacken; to defame"" de- ""completely"" + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " "During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
202 "depict" "to show, create a picture of." "verb" " Latin depictus, past participle of depingere ""to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine"" de ""down"" (see de-) + pingere ""to paint""" "<u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet." "Common GRE" "MSU"
844 "depravity" " Moral corruption; wickedness" "noun" "Synonyms: vice, perversion, deviance" "He condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
203 "deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation)" "to deprecate is “to disapprove,” but in </br>“self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” </br>In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” </br>Depreciate is for talking about loss of monetary value, primarily for assets" "Easily confused words" "The <b><u>deprecated</b> software</u> had already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
204 "deprecation" "disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against" "noun" "Has the word ""Pray"" in its origins, in the sense ""pray, do not""</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term" "Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions." "Common GRE" "MSU"
205 "depredation" "the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator. " "noun" "French/latin : de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + praedari ""to plunder"" literally ""to make prey of"" praeda ""prey""" "The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population." "Common GRE" "MSU"
845 "deride" "Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule" "verb" "Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at" "Mr. Trudeaus domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities..." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
845 "deride" "Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule" "verb" "French : de ""down""+ ridere(rire) ""to laugh""</br> Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at" "Mr. Trudeaus domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities..." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
207 "derivative" " imitates another work in a way that is unoriginal or uninspiring, an object or idea that is produced from something else" "adjective" "Applies to words (words derive a parent) to chemistry (a product derives another one) and to mathematics" "The new antibiotic is listed as a <b>derivative</b> of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1195 "derm" "skin" "Greek/Latin root" "dermatologist" "Latin words" "nko"
208 "descry" "to make clear, to say" "verb" "Deutsch : entdecken, wahrnehmen" "<u>If you <b>descry</b> illegal content</u> on the linked websites, we beg for notification" "Common GRE" "MSU"
210 "desiccate" "1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion" "verb" " de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + siccare ""to dry""</br>" "1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became<u> <b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
211 "desultory" " halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose" "adjective" "</br>Deutsch : halbherzig</br>adj. inconsistent or random" "1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. </br>2)The students were confused by the teachers desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
210 "desiccate" "1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion" "verb" " de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + siccare ""to dry""</br>Not the spelling, with double ""c""" "1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became<u> <b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
211 "desultory" " halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose, skipping, jumping about" "adjective" "French : de:-about + sultor(sauter)-jump=>jump about</br>Deutsch : halbherzig</br>adj. inconsistent or random" "1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. </br>2)The students were confused by the teachers desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
212 "detachment" " objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings" "noun" " French détachement (17c.), détacher (see detach). Meaning ""that which is detached"", also in a military sense. </br>Deutsch : Ablösung" "The womans air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husbands death." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
213 "determinant" " a strong factor in an outcome" "noun" "Latin : de= ""off"" + terminare ""to mark the end or boundary</br>Deutsch : Bestimmungsfaktor" "The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end
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847 "dictum" " a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle" "noun" "Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom" "Sometimes the old army dictum 'Dont volunteer for anything' must be broken." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
218 "didactic" " educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing" "adjective" "French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like" "Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
219 "die" "1. v. to cease to live. 2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products" "</br>Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, " "(2) These car models are so similar that the <u>same<b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover." "Homonym" "MSU"
221 "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adjective" " Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere ""to mistrust, lack confidence"" dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""" "Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
221 "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adjective" " 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. " "Easily confused words" "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"
848 "diffuse" "Spread out over a large area" "verb" "Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated" "The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1198 "dign" "worthy" "Greek/Latin root" "dignity</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
849 "dilate" "Make or become wider, larger, or more open" "verb" "Synonyms: enlarge, expand" "By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
849 "dilate" "Make or become wider, larger, or more open" "verb" "from dis- ""apart""+ lātus ""broad, wide, widespread, extended"" (as in latitude)=""expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Synonyms: enlarge, expand" "By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
952 "dilettante" " a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something" "noun" "Synonyms: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer" "This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
224 "dirge" " funeral or mourning lament" "noun" "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : ""Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, Dirge is linked to first word, Direct in English.</br></br> now, n. any sad, slow song""" "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"
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356 "forestall" " to hold off or try to prevent; Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time" "verb" "Synonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of" "To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1081 "form" "shape" "Greek/Latin root" "uniform</br> reform" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1082 "fort" "strong" "Greek/Latin root" "fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> " "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1375 "fortify </br> mortify" "fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment" "Easily confused words" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1375 "fortify </br> mortify" "fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment" "Easily confused words" "He was mortified to found out his expensive supplements were fake and would not fortify him !" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
357 "fortuitous" "Happening by a lucky chance" "adjective" "Synonyms: fortunate, advantageous, opportune" "Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch : Aufruhr </br>Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1213 "frag</br> fract" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal" "Latin words" "nko"
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757 "grovel" "Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo" "verb" "Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : " "She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?)" "Least Difficult" "FT"
375 "guile" "skillful deceit: " "noun" "(v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations)" "He was well known for his guile. " "Common GRE" "MSU"
377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adjective" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1112 "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adjective" "The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1112 "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adjective" "of uncertain origin" "The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. 2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "(2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack." "Homonym" "MSU"
379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, banal" "adjective" "Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : used many times over that it has become uninteresting" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed<b/></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adjective" "Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic" "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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2 Nr word meaning Part of speech Explanation/2nd meannig Example Type/Level Source
3 1 -(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
4 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
235 190 -cy action, function noun advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy Suffix MSU
236 1075 cycl circle Greek/Latin root cycle</br> cyclone Greek/Latin Manhattan
237 951 daguerreotype A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor noun Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy : L. Daguerre He showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most Difficult FT
238 1383 de down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about</br>completely Latin Prefix decline</br> descent</br> Latin words nko
239 191 dearth lack, scarcity: noun Old English deore "precious, costly" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. Common GRE MSU
240 1193 dec ten Greek/Latin root decade</br> decennial</br> Latin words nko
241 192 decorum appropriate behavior or good manners noun same root at décor Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
242 194 deference respect or polite submission. submission or courteous yielding: noun French déférence (16c.), déférer "to yield, comply He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
243 195 deflect divert or cause to ricochet verb de=away + flect = bend He deflected the attack with a defty response 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
244 196 deft skill, acumen, manual dexterity adjective unclear origin The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
245 197 deign Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity verb Synonyms: come down one's high horse If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight. Least Difficult FT
246 198 delineate 1. to describe very accurately, to clearly describe or portray something</br>2. to clearly demarcate a boundary, to render an outline verb Latin : de- "completely"+ lineare "draw lines, 1.<u>While I cannot <b>delineate</b></u> the style of car she drove, <u>I can </u>give you the license plate number. </br>2. <u>Jason put a fence up to <b>delineate</b> his property</u> from his neighbor’s. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
247 1384 demi half Prefix word-forming element meaning "half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br>" used in technical terms French demigod</br> Latin words nko
248 199 demos people Greek/Latin root democracy</br> demographic Greek/Latin MSU
249 843 demur to object or protest to something verb Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue demur from French/Latin : de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
250 1372 demure </br> demur demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children) Easily confused words 1. demur from French/Latin : de=completely + mor (as in moratium)=> to linger, to tarry</br>2. demure is an old French surname, with " de mûr", which means "mature" Even though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bos Even though she was of <u>quiet <b>demure</b></u>, the secretary <b><u>demurred</b> to</u> bring coffee for her bos Easily confused words Khan
251 201 denigrate say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way verb Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare "to blacken; to defame" de- "completely" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger "black" Latin denigratus "to blacken; to defame" de- "completely" + nigr-, stem of niger "black" During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
252 202 depict to show, create a picture of. verb Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine" de "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint" <u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet. Common GRE MSU
253 844 depravity Moral corruption; wickedness noun Synonyms: vice, perversion, deviance He condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics. Medium Difficult FT
254 203 deprecate (deprecation) </br> depreciate (depreciation) to deprecate is “to disapprove,” but in </br>“self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” </br>In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” </br>Depreciate is for talking about loss of monetary value, primarily for assets Easily confused words The <b><u>deprecated</b> software</u> had already had <u>its full book value <b>depreciated</b></u> in the finance department Easily confused words MSU
255 204 deprecation disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against noun Has the word "Pray" in its origins, in the sense "pray, do not"</br>Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. Common GRE MSU
256 205 depredation the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator. noun French/latin : de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + praedari "to plunder" literally "to make prey of" praeda "prey" The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population. Common GRE MSU
257 845 deride Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule verb Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at French : de "down"+ ridere(rire) "to laugh"</br> Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
258 207 derivative imitates another work in a way that is unoriginal or uninspiring, an object or idea that is produced from something else adjective Applies to words (words derive a parent) to chemistry (a product derives another one) and to mathematics The new antibiotic is listed as a <b>derivative</b> of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
259 1195 derm skin Greek/Latin root dermatologist Latin words nko
260 208 descry to make clear, to say verb Deutsch : entdecken, wahrnehmen <u>If you <b>descry</b> illegal content</u> on the linked websites, we beg for notification Common GRE MSU
261 210 desiccate 1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion verb de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + siccare "to dry"</br> de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + siccare "to dry"</br>Not the spelling, with double "c" 1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became<u> <b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
262 211 desultory halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose, skipping, jumping about adjective </br>Deutsch : halbherzig</br>adj. inconsistent or random French : de:-about + sultor(sauter)-jump=>jump about</br>Deutsch : halbherzig</br>adj. inconsistent or random 1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. </br>2)The students were confused by the teacher’s desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
263 212 detachment objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings noun French détachement (17c.), détacher (see detach). Meaning "that which is detached", also in a military sense. </br>Deutsch : Ablösung The woman’s air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husband’s death. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
264 213 determinant a strong factor in an outcome noun Latin : de= "off" + terminare "to mark the end or boundary</br>Deutsch : Bestimmungsfaktor The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
265 214 di two</br> double Greek/Latin root deductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability. Greek/Latin MSU
270 218 didactic educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing adjective French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos "apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
271 219 die 1. v. to cease to live. 2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products </br>Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, (2) These car models are so similar that the <u>same<b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. Homonym MSU
272 221 diffident shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence adjective Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere "to mistrust, lack confidence" dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust" 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
273 222 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. Easily confused words 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
274 848 diffuse Spread out over a large area verb Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse... Medium Difficult FT
275 1198 dign worthy Greek/Latin root dignity</br> Latin words nko
276 849 dilate Make or become wider, larger, or more open verb Synonyms: enlarge, expand from dis- "apart"+ lātus "broad, wide, widespread, extended" (as in latitude)="expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Synonyms: enlarge, expand By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure. Medium Difficult FT
277 952 dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something noun Synonyms: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
278 224 dirge funeral or mourning lament noun In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : "Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam ("Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight"). So, Dirge is linked to first word, Direct in English.</br></br> now, n. any sad, slow song" Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
279 225 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
280 227 disabuse to dispel someone’s illusions or false impressions about something. to free a person from falsehood or error: 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
454 1081 form shape Greek/Latin root uniform</br> reform Greek/Latin Manhattan
455 1082 fort strong Greek/Latin root fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> Greek/Latin Manhattan
456 1375 fortify </br> mortify fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment Easily confused words He was mortified to found out his expensive supplements were fake and would not fortify him ! Easily confused words Khan
457 357 fortuitous Happening by a lucky chance adjective Synonyms: fortunate, advantageous, opportune Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
458 964 fracas a noisy disturbance or quarrel noun French fracas="crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss" </br>Deutsch : Aufruhr </br>Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations Most Difficult FT
459 1213 frag</br> fract break Greek/Latin root fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal Latin words nko
460 359 frater brother Greek/Latin root fraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide Greek/Latin MSU
504 375 guile skillful deceit: noun (v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations) He was well known for his guile. Common GRE MSU
505 377 guileless honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) adjective Common GRE MSU
506 1112 gullible easily persuaded to believe something adjective of uncertain origin The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him. Common GRE Kaplan
507 378 hack 1. v. to chop. 2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Homonym MSU
508 379 hackneyed overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, banal adjective Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : used many times over that it has become uninteresting Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed<b/></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
509 970 halcyon Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful adjective Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. Most Difficult FT
510 879 hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate adjective Synonyms: unlucky, luckless, out of luck By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game. Medium Difficult FT

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| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :----------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------- |
| credulous | this list (no.842) | choose one spelling of naive/naïve. Missing space in Exampele text |
| -ade | this list (no.18) | fix part of speech (mentions "noun" twice |
| deft | this list (no.196) | Explanation seems more appropriate in meaning part "adj." removed from it of course |
| delineate | this list (no.198) | Example & explanation fit better to meaning |
| | | |
| deprecate/depreciate | this list (no.203) | move last to sentences of meaning to explanation |
Remove "Easily confused words" from "Word"-Field for the words from this category. (It's listed on the bottom right anyway)
# Questions to answer:
- Difference between _abate_ & _attenuate_

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"deft",
"skill, acumen, manual dexterity",
"adjective",
"",
"unclear origin",
"The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -3914,7 +3914,7 @@
"demur",
"to object or protest to something",
"verb",
"Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue",
"demur from French/Latin : de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue",
"Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -3932,7 +3932,7 @@
"denigrate",
"say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way",
"verb",
"Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare \"to blacken; to defame\" de- \"completely\" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger \"black\"",
"Latin denigratus \"to blacken; to defame\" de- \"completely\" + nigr-, stem of niger \"black\"",
"During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -4040,7 +4040,7 @@
"deride",
"Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule",
"verb",
"Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at",
"French : de \"down\"+ ridere(rire) \"to laugh\"</br> Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at",
"Mr. Trudeaus domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities...",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -4094,7 +4094,7 @@
"desiccate",
"1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion",
"verb",
"de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"</br>",
"de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"</br>Not the spelling, with double \"c\"",
"1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became<u> <b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -4112,7 +4112,7 @@
"desiccate",
"1. to dry out completely </br>2. to suck out the vitality and passion",
"verb",
"de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"</br>",
"de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"</br>Not the spelling, with double \"c\"",
"1. One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly <b>desiccate.</b> </br>2. The professional soccer player became<u> <b>desiccated</b> after being in a car accident that left him in a coma.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -4128,9 +4128,9 @@
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"211",
"desultory",
"halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose",
"halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose, skipping, jumping about",
"adjective",
"</br>Deutsch : halbherzig</br>adj. inconsistent or random",
"French : de:-about + sultor(sauter)-jump=>jump about</br>Deutsch : halbherzig</br>adj. inconsistent or random",
"1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. </br>2)The students were confused by the teachers desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -4310,7 +4310,7 @@
"diffident",
"shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence",
"adjective",
"Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere \"to mistrust, lack confidence\" dis- \"away\" (see dis-) + fidere \"to trust\"",
"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"
@ -4364,7 +4364,7 @@
"dilate",
"Make or become wider, larger, or more open",
"verb",
"Synonyms: enlarge, expand",
"from dis- \"apart\"+ lātus \"broad, wide, widespread, extended\" (as in latitude)=\"expand, distend, spread out, enlarge in all directions</br>Synonyms: enlarge, expand",
"By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
@ -7892,7 +7892,7 @@
"gullible",
"easily persuaded to believe something",
"adjective",
"",
"of uncertain origin",
"The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him.",
"Common GRE",
"Kaplan"
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"1383",
"de",
"down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about",
"down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about</br>completely",
"Latin Prefix",
"",
"decline</br> descent</br>",
@ -18406,7 +18406,7 @@
"deft",
"skill, acumen, manual dexterity",
"adjective",
"",
"unclear origin",
"The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@ -21071,7 +21071,7 @@
"fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"",
"He was mortified to found out his expensive supplements were fake and would not fortify him !",
"Easily confused words",
"Khan"
],
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"down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about",
"down</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> about</br>completely",
"Latin Prefix",
"",
"decline</br> descent</br>",
@ -21610,8 +21610,8 @@
"demure </br> demur",
"demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"Even though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bos",
"1. demur from French/Latin : de=completely + mor (as in moratium)=> to linger, to tarry</br>2. demure is an old French surname, with \" de mûr\", which means \"mature\"",
"Even though she was of <u>quiet <b>demure</b></u>, the secretary <b><u>demurred</b> to</u> bring coffee for her bos",
"Easily confused words",
"Khan"
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