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235 "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adj." " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind" "The identical twins have <u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 235 "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adj." " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind" "The identical twins have <u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
237 "dispassionate" " impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased" "adj." "from dis- ""the opposite of"" + passionate" "Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 237 "dispassionate" " impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased" "adj." "from dis- ""the opposite of"" + passionate" "Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
238 "disregard" " to ignore or pay no attention to" "verb" "dis= away + regard=look at" "If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 238 "disregard" " to ignore or pay no attention to" "verb" "dis= away + regard=look at" "If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
240 "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign" "verb" " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy," "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 240 "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign" "verb" " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy," "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
241 "dissemble </br> disassemble" "Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe" "adj., verb" "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation" "the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans." "Easily confused words" "MSU" 241 "dissemble </br> disassemble" "Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe" "adj., verb" "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation" "the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans." "Easily confused words" "MSU"
242 "disseminate" " to spread widely (esp. information)" "verb" "Latin : dis- ""in every direction"" (see dis-) + seminare ""to plant, propagate"" from semen (genitive seminis) ""seed""" "The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 242 "disseminate" " to spread widely (esp. information)" "verb" "Latin : dis- ""in every direction"" (see dis-) + seminare ""to plant, propagate"" from semen (genitive seminis) ""seed""" "The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1473 "dissolution" "separation into component parts" "noun" "same root as dissolve" "She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1473 "dissolution" "separation into component parts" "noun" "same root as dissolve" "She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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292 "epi" "upon</br> over " "Greek/Latin root" "epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 292 "epi" "upon</br> over " "Greek/Latin root" "epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
858 "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "Greek : ""overstand,"" from epi ""over, near"" (see epi-) + histasthai ""to stand,""" "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 858 "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "Greek : ""overstand,"" from epi ""over, near"" (see epi-) + histasthai ""to stand,""" "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
859 "epithet" " an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse" "noun" "Synonyms: name, label, smear" "Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 859 "epithet" " an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse" "noun" "Synonyms: name, label, smear" "Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1205 "equ" "equal" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1205 "equ" "equal" "Greek/Latin root" "equinox (same length of day and night), equidistant, equipoise(balanced)" "Latin words" "nko"
293 "equable" " even-tempered,not given to much change or variation" "adj." "Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 293 "equable" " even-tempered,not given to much change or variation" "adj." "Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1478 "equanimity" "steadiness of mind under stress" "noun" "Latin : equi= ""even, level"" + animus ""mind, spirit""=>evenness in temper" "The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1478 "equanimity" "steadiness of mind under stress" "noun" "Latin : equi= ""even, level"" + animus ""mind, spirit""=>evenness in temper" "The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1387 "equi" "equal" "Latin Prefix" "equinox, " "Latin words" "nko" 1387 "equi" "equal" "Latin Prefix" "equinox, " "Latin words" "nko"
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377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU" 377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1112 "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adj." "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" 1112 "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adj." "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. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "(2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack." "Homonym" "MSU" 378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "(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, bana" "adj." "Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : used many times over that it has become uninteresting" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana" "adj." "Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : ""used many times over that it has become uninteresting""" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." "Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic" "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT" 970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." "Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic" "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT"
879 "hapless" "(Especially of a person) unfortunate" "adj." "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" 879 "hapless" "(Especially of a person) unfortunate" "adj." "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"
381 "harangue" "a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion" "noun" "Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade" "State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 381 "harangue" "a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion" "noun" "Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade" "State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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880 "homage" " Special honour or respect shown publicly" "noun" "Synonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration" "Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 880 "homage" " Special honour or respect shown publicly" "noun" "Synonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration" "Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
386 "homo" "same</br> alike " "Greek/Latin root" "homogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophone" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 386 "homo" "same</br> alike " "Greek/Latin root" "homogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophone" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
388 "homogenous" "of the same or similar kind" "adj." " uniform, identical" "There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 388 "homogenous" "of the same or similar kind" "adj." " uniform, identical" "There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko" 1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, " "Latin words" "nko"
389 "-hood" "order, quality " "noun " "neighborhood</br> motherhood " "Suffix" "MSU" 389 "-hood" "order, quality " "noun " "neighborhood</br> motherhood " "Suffix" "MSU"
390 "husband" "1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve" "noun" "Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it." "1. My mother's husband is my father. 2. Our <u>animal <b>husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. " "Homonym" "MSU" 390 "husband" "1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve" "noun" "Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it." "1. My mother's husband is my father. 2. Our <u>animal <b>husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. " "Homonym" "MSU"
1227 "hydr" "water" "Greek/Latin root" "anhydous</br> hydraulic</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1227 "hydr" "water" "Greek/Latin root" "anhydous</br> hydraulic</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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1434 "il</br> ile" "capable of being" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko" 1434 "il</br> ile" "capable of being" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Synonyms: saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Synonyms: saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
401 "imminent" " about to happen" "adj." "French/ Latin : ""overhanging; impending""" "When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 401 "imminent" " about to happen" "adj." "French/ Latin : ""overhanging; impending""" "When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the president’s arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1376 "immure </br> inure" "immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it" "adj." "Easily confused words" "Khan" 1376 "immure </br> inure" "immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it" "adj." "She locked all the doors and <b><u>immured</b> herself in the study</u> - and after 6 months of studiousness<u> had become<b>inure</b> to that hard life.</u>" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
402 "immutable" "Unchanging over time or unable to be changed" "adj." "Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast" "After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 402 "immutable" "Unchanging over time or unable to be changed" "adj." "Latin :""not changeable.""</br>Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast" "As memories can fade over time, they are not considered to be<b> immutable.</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
403 "impair" "make worse or less effective" "verb" "French/latin : impeiorare ""make worse" "<u>Alcohol can greatly <b>impair</b> your judgement.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 403 "impair" "make worse or less effective" "verb" "French/latin : impeiorare ""make worse" "Inure means to get used to something difficult, painful, or unpleasant." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "The Catalan <b>impasse</b> is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" 883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1489 "impassive" "having or revealing little emotion or sensibility" "adj. " "Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news." "he remained <b>impassive</b>, showing neither interest in nor concern for our plight" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1489 "impassive" "having or revealing little emotion or sensibility" "adj. " "Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news." "He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
404 "impecunious" "penniless; poor" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" +pecuniosus ""rich, money" "<u>He spent more than he earned, so he was always <b>impecunious</b></u>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 404 "impecunious" "penniless; poor" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" +pecuniosus ""rich, money" "<u>He spent more than he earned, so he was always <b>impecunious</b></u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1490 "impede" "be a hindrance or obstacle to" "verb" "Latin impedire which literally means ""to hold the feet,"" formed from the prefix in-, (""in"") plus pes (""foot"")." "Los Alamos’ housing shortage<b> impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1490 "impede" "be a hindrance or obstacle to" "verb" "Latin impedire which literally means ""to hold the feet,"" formed from the prefix in-, (""in"") plus pes (""foot"")." "Los Alamos’ housing shortage<b> impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
405 "impediment" " barrier, hindrance, or obstruction" "noun" "French/Latin in:""into, in"" + gen. pedis: ""foot = >""to shackle the feet""" "I am not letting my broken wrist be an <b>impediment</b> to me keeping fit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 405 "impediment" " barrier, hindrance, or obstruction" "noun" "French/Latin in:""into, in"" + gen. pedis: ""foot = >""to shackle the feet""" "I am not letting my broken wrist be an <b>impediment</b> to me keeping fit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1249 "lact" "milk" "Greek/Latin root" "lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding)" "Latin words" "nko" 1249 "lact" "milk" "Greek/Latin root" "lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding)" "Latin words" "nko"
983 "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Latin lacuna ""hole, pit,"" figuratively ""a gap, void, want,"" </br>Synonyms: interval, gap</br> same root as word ""Lake"", ""lagoon""" "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages." "Most Difficult" "FT" 983 "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Latin lacuna ""hole, pit,"" figuratively ""a gap, void, want,"" </br>Synonyms: interval, gap</br> same root as word ""Lake"", ""lagoon""" "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages." "Most Difficult" "FT"
984 "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Synonyms: 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" 984 "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Synonyms: 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" "Synonyms: 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" 985 "larceny" " Theft of personal property" "noun" "Synonyms: 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"
890 "largesse" "large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit" "noun" "Synonyms: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift" "All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 890 "largesse" "large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit" "noun" "Synonyms: liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift" "All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1506 "lassitude" "a feeling of lack of interest or energy" "noun" "Latin: lassus ""faint, tired, weary,""" "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1506 "lassitude" "a feeling of lack of interest or energy" "noun" "Latin: lassus ""faint, tired, weary,""" "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1231 "lat" "to carry</br> to bear (correlation)/перед" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1231 "lat" "to carry</br> to bear (correlation)" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj." "Middle English from Latin latēre : ""to lie hidden.""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years." "Common GRE" "MSU" 471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj." "Middle English from Latin latēre : ""to lie hidden.""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1251 "later" "side" "Greek/Latin root" "lateral</br> latitude</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1251 "later" "side" "Greek/Latin root" "lateral</br> latitude</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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480 "lied" "1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad." "verb, noun" "Selbsterklaerend" "2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied." "Homonym" "MSU" 480 "lied" "1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad." "verb, noun" "Selbsterklaerend" "2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied." "Homonym" "MSU"
892 "limpid" "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) 2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable" "adj." "Synonyms: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable" "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 892 "limpid" "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) 2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable" "adj." "Synonyms: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable" "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1247 "lip" "fat" "Greek/Latin root" "liposuction</br> lipid</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1247 "lip" "fat" "Greek/Latin root" "liposuction</br> lipid</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution." "Least Difficult" "FT" 765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring !" "Least Difficult" "FT"
482 "litigation" " legal proceedings" "noun" "Latin : act of carrying on a lawsuit" "Charles <u>entered into <b>litigation</u></b> when he opened a civil suit, attempting to hold his former employer liable for withholding wages" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 482 "litigation" " legal proceedings" "noun" "Latin : act of carrying on a lawsuit" "Charles <u>entered into <b>litigation</u></b> when he opened a civil suit, attempting to hold his former employer liable for withholding wages" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
766 "livid" "1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity" "adj." "Latin : ""bluish-gray. </br>Synonyms: 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> 2.black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly" "1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2.The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3. </u><b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky”" "Least Difficult" "FT" 766 "livid" "1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity" "adj." "Latin : ""bluish-gray. </br>Synonyms: 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> 2.black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly" "1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2.The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3. </u><b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky”" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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 and <b><u>loathed</b> her boss</u> for insisting she did it " "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 and <b><u>loathed</b> her boss</u> for insisting she did it " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
@ -757,7 +757,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
896 "maudlin" "Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental" "adj." "Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose" "she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 896 "maudlin" "Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental" "adj." "Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose" "she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
500 "maverick" " an unorthodox person or rebel, tending to choose a different path from everyone else" "noun" "called after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), Texas cattle owner who was notoriously negligent in branding his calves.His grandson, was also the only Southerner to vote against the anti-lynching bills in the 30's" "My <b>maverick</b> boss has made his fortune<u> by using a selling strategy different from that of his competitors.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 500 "maverick" " an unorthodox person or rebel, tending to choose a different path from everyone else" "noun" "called after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), Texas cattle owner who was notoriously negligent in branding his calves.His grandson, was also the only Southerner to vote against the anti-lynching bills in the 30's" "My <b>maverick</b> boss has made his fortune<u> by using a selling strategy different from that of his competitors.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1089 "medi" "middle" "Greek/Latin root" "median</br> mediocre" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1089 "medi" "middle" "Greek/Latin root" "median</br> mediocre" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1256 "mega" "large" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1256 "mega" "large, sometimes also a million" "Greek/Latin root" "megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte)" "Latin words" "nko"
1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " "French/Latin : given to tell ""a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful" "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious<b> lovers</u> and toxic memories." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " "French/Latin : given to tell ""a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful" "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious<b> lovers</u> and toxic memories." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
501 "mendacity" " untruthfulness, dishonesty" "noun" " Latin mendax ""lying; a liar""" "<u>A first sign of a new drug addict is their <b>mendacity</b></u>, not necessarily the effects of the drugs. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 501 "mendacity" " untruthfulness, dishonesty" "noun" " Latin mendax ""lying; a liar""" "<u>A first sign of a new drug addict is their <b>mendacity</b></u>, not necessarily the effects of the drugs. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -792,15 +792,15 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
519 "mor(t)" "death " "Greek/Latin root" "mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying</br> decaying immortal =living forever</br> unable to die" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 519 "mor(t)" "death " "Greek/Latin root" "mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying</br> decaying immortal =living forever</br> unable to die" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months." "Least Difficult" "FT" 774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1054 "morph" "shape</br> form" "Greek/Latin root" "metamorphosis =complete change of form</br>morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms</br>amorphous =without distinct shape or form" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1054 "morph" "shape</br> form" "Greek/Latin root" "metamorphosis =complete change of form</br>morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms</br>amorphous =without distinct shape or form" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1265 "mot</br> move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1265 "mot</br> move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, " "Latin words" "nko"
520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "Syn: scarf" "(2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU" 520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "Syn: scarf" "(2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU"
1091 "multi" "many" "Greek/Latin root" "multiply" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1091 "multi" "many" "Greek/Latin root" "multiply" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
521 "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adj." "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: ""of this world, worldly, terrestrial"" " "Going about his everyday routine,<u> the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 521 "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adj." "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: ""of this world, worldly, terrestrial"" " "Going about his everyday routine,<u> the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
522 "munificent" " very generous" "adj." "Synonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsome" "Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 522 "munificent" " very generous" "adj." "Synonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsome" "Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
775 "muse" " a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist" "noun" "Deutsch : Muse</br>Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus" "Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 775 "muse" " a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist" "noun" "Deutsch : Muse</br>Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus" "Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1267 "mut" "change" "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)" "Latin words" "nko" 1267 "mut" "change" "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)" "Latin words" "nko"
1268 "myo" "muscle" "Greek/Latin root" "myasthenia (weakness of the muscles), myalgia (muscular pain), myology (the science of muscles), " "Latin words" "nko" 1268 "myo" "muscle" "Greek/Latin root" "myasthenia (weakness of the muscles), myalgia (muscular pain), myology (the science of muscles), " "Latin words" "nko"
994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "Greek: myein ""to shut"" + ōps ""eye"" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent pas" "Most Difficult" "FT" 994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "Greek: myein ""to shut"" + ōps ""eye"" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past" "Most Difficult" "FT"
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Synonyms: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym : zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%" "Most Difficult" "FT" 995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Synonyms: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym : zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%" "Most Difficult" "FT"
523 "naïv" " inexperienced or gullible" "adj." "Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly" "He was so<b> naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 523 "naïv" " inexperienced or gullible" "adj." "Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly" "He was so<b> naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1296 "narr" "tell" "Greek/Latin root" "narrative, narration, narrate, narrator, narrable(capable of being told), " "Latin words" "nko" 1296 "narr" "tell" "Greek/Latin root" "narrative, narration, narrate, narrator, narrable(capable of being told), " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -838,7 +838,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1275 "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye)" "Latin words" "nko" 1275 "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye)" "Latin words" "nko"
1297 "od" "pass</br> way" "Greek/Latin root" "odyssey" "Latin words" "nko" 1297 "od" "pass</br> way" "Greek/Latin root" "odyssey" "Latin words" "nko"
1513 "officious" "intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required." "adj. " "Has nothing to do with official or office!!!. People who are officious are busybodies. They want to make their opinions known and followed, despite not having any kind of real power." "The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1513 "officious" "intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required." "adj. " "Has nothing to do with official or office!!!. People who are officious are busybodies. They want to make their opinions known and followed, despite not having any kind of real power." "The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
543 "offset" "1. to counterbalance or counteract 2. produce by offset printing technique 3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line" "verb, noun" "1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine.3.After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 543 "offset" "1. to counterbalance or counteract </br>2. produce by offset printing technique </br>3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line" "verb, noun" "1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine.</br>3.After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
544 "-oid" "like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance)" "adj., noun" "asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid" "Suffix" "MSU" 544 "-oid" "like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance)" "adj., noun" "asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid" "Suffix" "MSU"
545 "olfactory" " relating to smell or the sense of smell" "adj." "One way to try to remember the meaning of the word olfactory is to think of factory. Your nose is the ""factory"" where odors are processed. What visual is to the eyes, olfactory is to the nose." "Healthy, adult polar bears possess <b>olfactory</b> gifts that boggle the mind: they can smell a seal under the ice from over a kilometer away" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 545 "olfactory" " relating to smell or the sense of smell" "adj." "One way to try to remember the meaning of the word olfactory is to think of factory. Your nose is the ""factory"" where odors are processed. What visual is to the eyes, olfactory is to the nose." "Healthy, adult polar bears possess <b>olfactory</b> gifts that boggle the mind: they can smell a seal under the ice from over a kilometer away" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
546 "olig" "few " "Greek/Latin root" "oligarchy</br> oligopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 546 "olig" "few " "Greek/Latin root" "oligarchy</br> oligopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -859,17 +859,18 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf" "the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf" "the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
778 "overwrought" "(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction" "adj." "wrought is old English for ""worked"". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated" "She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings." "Least Difficult" "FT" 778 "overwrought" "(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction" "adj." "wrought is old English for ""worked"". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated" "She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings." "Least Difficult" "FT"
810 "oxy" " oxys</br>oxy- ""sharp</br> bitter</br>""" "Greek/Latin root" "a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root ""ac"": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. " "oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)</br>" "Root words" "SMB" 810 "oxy" " oxys</br>oxy- ""sharp</br> bitter</br>""" "Greek/Latin root" "a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root ""ac"": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. " "oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)</br>" "Root words" "SMB"
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a paean for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT"
558 "painstaking" " attentive to detail, meticulous" "adj." "Old English : paynes taking, ""assiduous and careful labor""" "The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 558 "painstaking" " attentive to detail, meticulous" "adj." "Old English : paynes taking, ""assiduous and careful labor""" "The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
907 "pallid" "(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health" "adj." "Synonyms: white, pasty, wan" "His pallid complexion is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 907 "pallid" "(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health" "adj." "Synonyms: white, pasty, wan" "His pallid complexion is a definite indication that he spends all his time indoors" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1058 "pan" "all</br> any</br> everyone" "Greek/Latin root" "panacea =a cure for all diseases or problems</br>panorama =an allaround view</br>pantheism =the worship of all gods</br>pandemic =affecting all" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1058 "pan" "all</br> any</br> everyone" "Greek/Latin root" "panacea =a cure for all diseases or problems</br>panorama =an allaround view</br>pantheism =the worship of all gods</br>pandemic =affecting all" "Root words" "Aristotle"
908 "panache" " Flamboyant confidence of style or manner" "noun" "Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair" "Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with panache." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 908 "panache" " Flamboyant confidence of style or manner" "noun" "Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair" "Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with panache." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
559 "panegyric" "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing" "noun" "The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean ""public eulogy,</br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean" "After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life." "Common GRE" "MSU" 559 "panegyric" "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing" "noun" "The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean ""public eulogy,</br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean" "After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Synonyms: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Synonyms: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1129 "para" "1. Greek origin = alongside</br>coming from</br> beyond; altered; contrary; irregular</br> abnormal</br> 2. Latin origin =""defense</br> protection against; that which protects from</br>""" "Greek/Latin root" "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)</br> paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase)</br> parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)</br>paresis (altered ie</br> partial paralysis)</br> paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system)</br> paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side)</br> paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)" "2. LATIN origin : </br>parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "SMB" 1129 "para" "1. Greek origin = </br>alongside, coming from, beyond OR</br> altered; contrary; irregular, abnormal</br> " "Greek " "notice difference between para in Latin and para in Greek" "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)</br> paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase)</br> parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state )</br>paresis (altered ie. partial paralysis)</br> paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system)</br> paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side)</br> paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)" "Greek/Latin " "SMB"
1130 "para " " 2. Latin origin = </br>defense, protection against;" "Latin" "notice difference between para in Latin and para in Greek" "2. LATIN origin : </br>parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "SMB"
1116 "paradox" "a statement that contradicts itself but might be true" "noun" "Greek : para- ""contrary to"" + doxa ""opinion=>a statement contrary to common belief or expectation" "The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing <b>paradox.</b>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1116 "paradox" "a statement that contradicts itself but might be true" "noun" "Greek : para- ""contrary to"" + doxa ""opinion=>a statement contrary to common belief or expectation" "The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing <b>paradox.</b>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
909 "paragon" " a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality" "noun" "Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar</br>Deutsch : Paradebeispiel" "As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 909 "paragon" " a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality" "noun" "Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar</br>Deutsch : Paradebeispiel" "As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
910 "parry" "Answer (a question or accusation) evasively" "verb" "French : ""to turn aside or ward off"" the blow of a weapon.Parez! Is often heard in fencing lessons</br>Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid" "In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability <u>to dodge and <b>parry</u></b>and reverse himself on everything..." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 910 "parry" "Answer (a question or accusation) evasively" "verb" "French : ""to turn aside or ward off"" the blow of a weapon.Parez! Is often heard in fencing lessons</br>Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid" "In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability <u> to dodge and <b>parry</u></b> and reverse himself on everything..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
560 "partial" "1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward" "adj." "1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 560 "partial" "1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward" "adj." "1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
561 "partisan" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 561 "partisan" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
@ -886,31 +887,30 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1117 "pedant" "a person who makes an excessive display of learning" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""Pedagogue""= ""person who trumpets minor points of learning, one who overrates learning or lays undue stress on exact knowledge of details or trifles as compared with large matters or general principles""" "Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1117 "pedant" "a person who makes an excessive display of learning" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als ""Pedagogue""= ""person who trumpets minor points of learning, one who overrates learning or lays undue stress on exact knowledge of details or trifles as compared with large matters or general principles""" "Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
568 "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 568 "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1280 "pel</br> pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1280 "pel</br> pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "impel(drive into), (drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), " "Latin words" "nko"
1004 "pellucid" "1. clear 2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1004 "pellucid" "1. clear 2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT"
911 "penchant" " A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something" "noun" "French : to incline :</br>Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference" "Alex has a <u><b>penchant </b>for chicken and broccoli,</u> so he eats it daily or wishes he did" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 911 "penchant" " A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something" "noun" "French : to incline :</br>Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference" "Alex has a <u><b>penchant </b>for chicken and broccoli,</u> so he eats it daily or wishes he did" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1281 "pend</br> pens" "hang" "Greek/Latin root" "pending</br>pendant</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1281 "pend</br> pens" "hang" "Greek/Latin root" "pending</br>pendant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin : penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin : penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1299 "pept</br> peps" "digestion" "Greek/Latin root" "peptic acid" "Latin words" "nko" 1299 "pept</br> peps" "digestion" "Greek/Latin root" "peptic acid" "Latin words" "nko"
1518 "perennial" "lasting an indefinitely long time" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1518 "perennial" "lasting an indefinitely long time" "adj. " "Latin per-, ""through,"" + annus, or ""year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual" "At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last ." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
570 "perfidious" "deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU" 570 "perfidious" "deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)" "adj." "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek" "Common GRE" "MSU"
571 "perfidy" " treachery or deceit" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 571 "perfidy" " treachery or deceit" "noun" "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
572 "perfunctory" " done without much effort, care, or thought" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 572 "perfunctory" " done without much effort, care, or thought" "adj." "Latin: per ""through"" + fungi ""perform""=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit,""" "When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
573 "peri" "around " "Greek/Latin root" "peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 573 "peri" "around " "Greek/Latin root" "peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
574 "peripheral" " on the edge or periphery; not centrally important" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 574 "peripheral" " 1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important" "adj." "Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system" "1.a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2.energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1519 "permeable" "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1519 "permeable" "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through" "adj. " "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass,""=>pass through</br>" "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
575 "permeate" " to pervade or penetrate throughout" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 575 "permeate" " to pervade or penetrate throughout" "verb" "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass,""=>pass through</br>" "The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1667 "pernicuous" "harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years" "adj." "Latin: per ""completely"" + necis ""violent death, murder,""perniciosus, ""destructive,""=>total destruction" "The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as<b> pernicious</b> as ever." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1667 "pernicuous" "harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years" "adj." "Latin: per ""completely"" + necis ""violent death, murder,""perniciosus, ""destructive,""=>total destruction" "The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as<b> pernicious</b> as ever." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
576 "perseverance" " persistence in the face of obstacles" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 576 "perseverance" " persistence in the face of obstacles" "noun" "Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance" "The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
779 "pertain" "be appropriate, related, or applicable" "verb" "Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to" "Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended..." "Least Difficult" "FT" 779 "pertain" "be appropriate, related, or applicable" "verb" "Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to" "Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
577 "peruse" " to read something carefully and closely" "verb" "v. to read something informally or quickly (context is important for this word!!!!)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 577 "peruse" "1. to read something carefully and closely OR </br> 2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning!!!)" "verb" "(context is important for this word!!!!)</br>Syn : browse or skim" "1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b> the bookshelves</b> in the bookstore" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
578 "pervasive" " found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 578 "pervasive" " found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation" "adj." "As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1282 "pet" "seek" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1282 "pet" "seek" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1283 "petr" "stone</br> rock" "Greek/Latin root" " Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church""</br> said Jesus" "petrified</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1283 "petr" "stone</br> rock" "Greek/Latin root" " Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church""</br> said Jesus" "petrified</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
579 "petulant" "easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU" 579 "petulant" "easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable" "adj." "The <b>petulant</b> child threw a tantrum at the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him the sweets he so wanted." "Common GRE" "MSU"
580 "phage (see roots section also) " "eat " "Greek/Latin root" "phagocyte</br>phagocytosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 580 "phage (see roots section also) " "eat " "Greek/Latin root" "phagocyte</br>phagocytosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1005 "phalanx" " a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation" "noun" "A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1005 "phalanx" " a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation" "noun" "A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
581 "phenomena" " things that happen" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
582 "philanthropy" "tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization" "noun" "The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education." "Common GRE" "MSU" 582 "philanthropy" "tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization" "noun" "The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT"
583 "philo" "love " "Greek/Latin root" "philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile –a lover of b" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 583 "philo" "love " "Greek/Latin root" "philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile –a lover of b" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -918,10 +918,10 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
586 "phob" "Greek/Latin root" "phobia</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 586 "phob" "Greek/Latin root" "phobia</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "gramaphone, telephone, " "Latin words" "nko" 1286 "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "gramaphone, telephone, " "Latin words" "nko"
1300 "phyt" "plant</br> grow" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1300 "phyt" "plant</br> grow" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word : pity" "Everyone knew Sarah would probably become a nun because she spent most of her time performing deeds of <b>piety</b> for those in need." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
780 "pine" "Miss and long for the return of" "verb" "Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring." "Least Difficult" "FT" 780 "pine" "Miss and long for the return of" "verb" "Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1007 "pique" " a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight" "noun" "Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation" "Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1007 "pique" " a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight" "noun" "Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation" "Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT"
588 "pith" " the essential substance of something" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 588 "pith" "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something" "noun" "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum" "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting ""HELP"", he instead said ""I would most appreciate some kind assistance""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
912 "pithy" "(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive" "adj." "Synonyms: concise, brief, compact" "The best greeting card messages are pithy and meaningful." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 912 "pithy" "(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive" "adj." "Synonyms: concise, brief, compact" "The best greeting card messages are pithy and meaningful." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
590 "placate" " to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:" "verb" "Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify" " The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 590 "placate" " to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:" "verb" "Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify" " The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
591 "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "Common GRE" "MSU" 591 "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "Common GRE" "MSU"
@ -930,7 +930,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1302 "plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos" "approve</br> clap" "Greek/Latin root" "applaud</br> laudable</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1302 "plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos" "approve</br> clap" "Greek/Latin root" "applaud</br> laudable</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 594 "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
783 "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Despite the plethora of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again." "Least Difficult" "FT" 783 "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Despite the plethora of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1287 "plic" "fold</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1287 "plic" "fold</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "“Water permeates sand easily”" "Latin words" "nko"
597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices plumted after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 597 "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "Stock prices plumted after the crash" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1672 "poise" "1.n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. " "noun, verb" "French : poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of ""steadiness, composure"" from notion of being equally weighted on either side , which then led to the passive sense of ""being in equilibrium"",""being in suspense"" and then ""getting ready for""" "1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b.That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year.</br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news.</u> " "Vocab" "Prepscholar" 1672 "poise" "1.n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. " "noun, verb" "French : poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of ""steadiness, composure"" from notion of being equally weighted on either side , which then led to the passive sense of ""being in equilibrium"",""being in suspense"" and then ""getting ready for""" "1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b.That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year.</br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news.</u> " "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 598 "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -941,7 +941,6 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
602 "poly" "many " "Greek/Latin root" "polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 602 "poly" "many " "Greek/Latin root" "polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1289 "pon</br> pos" "place</br> put" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1289 "pon</br> pos" "place</br> put" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
603 "ponderous" "heavy; massive; awkward; dull: " "adj." "A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill." "Common GRE" "MSU" 603 "ponderous" "heavy; massive; awkward; dull: " "adj." "A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1522 "porous" "full of holes" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
604 "port</br> porto " "carry " "Greek/Latin root" "porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 604 "port</br> porto " "carry " "Greek/Latin root" "porter</br> export </br> transport</br> portable" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
784 "posit" "Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument" "noun" "Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit" "The students were asked to posit their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box." "Least Difficult" "FT" 784 "posit" "Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument" "noun" "Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit" "The students were asked to posit their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box." "Least Difficult" "FT"
605 "post" "after " "Greek/Latin root" "post script (p.s.)</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 605 "post" "after " "Greek/Latin root" "post script (p.s.)</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -951,7 +950,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 608 "pre" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 609 "precarious" "not secure; beset with difficulties" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
610 "preceded" " went before" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 610 "preceded" " went before" "adj." "For precede, know that it's pre ""first"" + cedere ""go""=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Synonyms: synopsis, summation" "His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Synonyms: synopsis, summation" "His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters" "Most Difficult" "FT"
611 "precipice" "cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance" "noun" "Common GRE" "MSU" 611 "precipice" "cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance" "noun" "Common GRE" "MSU"
613 "precipitate" "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly" "verb" "adj. hastily and not well-considered" " Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 613 "precipitate" "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly" "verb" "adj. hastily and not well-considered" " Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -964,16 +963,16 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
620 "prevaricate" " to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question" "verb" "Latin : walk crookedly" "1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 620 "prevaricate" " to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question" "verb" "Latin : walk crookedly" "1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
621 "pristine" "immaculately clean and unused" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 621 "pristine" "immaculately clean and unused" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
622 "pro" "before</br> in favor of " "Greek/Latin root" "project</br> projectile</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 622 "pro" "before</br> in favor of " "Greek/Latin root" "project</br> projectile</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
623 "probity" " integrity and honor" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 623 "probity" " integrity and honor" "noun" "Franch/latin probus ""worthy, good" "The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1524 "problematic" "making great mental demands" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1524 "problematic" "making great mental demands" "adj. " "Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
624 "prodigal" "a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return" "adj." " Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events." "Common GRE" "MSU" 624 "prodigal" "a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return" "adj." " Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events." "Common GRE" "MSU"
626 "prodigious" " enormous, immense, gigantic" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 626 "prodigious" " enormous, immense, gigantic" "adj." "French/Latin" "As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1525 "profound" "situated at or extending to great depth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1525 "profound" "situated at or extending to great depth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1526 "prohibitive" "tending to discourage, especially of prices" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1526 "prohibitive" "tending to discourage, especially of prices" "adj. " "The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "French : prolifère ""producing offspring,""" "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
916 "prolific" "(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive" "It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year..." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 916 "prolific" "(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive" "It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year..." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1527 "propensity" "a natural inclination" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1527 "propensity" "a natural inclination" "adj. " "Old English : obsolete adjective propense ""inclined, prone""</br>Syn : leaning, proclivity" "My sister<u> has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
786 "prophetic" " Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: predictive, visionary" "f I had prophetic abilities, I would be picking up my lottery winnings right now." "Least Difficult" "FT" 786 "prophetic" " Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future" "adj. " "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: predictive, visionary" "f I had prophetic abilities, I would be picking up my lottery winnings right now." "Least Difficult" "FT"
630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -1274,3 +1273,11 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT"
748 "zeal" " passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective" "noun" "Synonyms: passion, zealousness, fervor" "The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 748 "zeal" " passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective" "noun" "Synonyms: passion, zealousness, fervor" "The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "." "," " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "." "," " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
14 "abet" "aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage" " verb" "The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime" "Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus<b> abetting</b> her mischief." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
22 "abhor" "fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate" " verb" "Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — ""to shrink back in<u> horror</u>" "Taking out the trash is a chore many kids abhor." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
37 "abhorrent" "disgusting, loathsome" " adj." "Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — ""to shrink back in<u> horror</u>" "Taking out the trash is abhorrent for many kids" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
39 "ablution" "washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite" " noun" "Latin : ab ""off, away from"" + luere ""to wash=>wash off" "Because<u> each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
43 "abnegation" "1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief 2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + negare ""to deny</br>Syn : 1. denial 2. self-denial, self renunciation" "1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the<u> <b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
49 "abrade" "wear away by friction; scrape; erode" " verb" "</br>Syn 1: scour. 2. erode, wear-away, corrade, rub-off" "1.Using sandpaper, John was able to <b>abrade</b> the rough edges of the wood into a smooth finish.</br>The constant battering of the waves </b>abraded</b> the coastline away" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
62 "abridge" "condense; shorten; reduce length of written text" " verb" "French origin, Abbreviate is the same word directly from Latin. (compare similar ""g"" from ""v"" shift in deluge(French) from deluvium(Latin))" "His agent told him that he needed to <b>abridge</b> some of the content of his novel so that it would be under 400 pages." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
66 "abrogate" "abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority" " adj." "ab- ""away"" and rogare ""to propose a law."" =>repeal a law, revoke, cancel, abolish" "A good father would never <b>abrogate</b> his parental responsibilities." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- (1)) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
313 237 dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased adj. from dis- "the opposite of" + passionate Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
314 238 disregard to ignore or pay no attention to verb dis= away + regard=look at If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
315 240 dissemble to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign verb Latin dissimulare "make unlike, conceal, disguise" dis- "completely" (see dis-) + simulare "to make like, imitate, copy, Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</ Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
316 241 dissemble </br> disassemble Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe adj., verb dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. Easily confused words MSU
317 242 disseminate to spread widely (esp. information) verb Latin : dis- "in every direction" (see dis-) + seminare "to plant, propagate" from semen (genitive seminis) "seed" The pollen will <b><u>disseminate</b> into</u> the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
318 1473 dissolution separation into component parts noun same root as dissolve She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
319 243 dissonance disagreeable sounds, a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement, noun Latin : dissonantem"differ in sound", ie lack of harmony The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinion 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
389 858 epistemology the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope noun Greek : "overstand," from epi "over, near" (see epi-) + histasthai "to stand," Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn. Medium Difficult FT
390 859 epithet an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse noun Synonyms: name, label, smear Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua Medium Difficult FT
391 1205 equ equal Greek/Latin root equinox (same length of day and night), equidistant, equipoise(balanced) Latin words nko
392 293 equable even-tempered,not given to much change or variation adj. Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
393 1478 equanimity steadiness of mind under stress noun Latin : equi= "even, level" + animus "mind, spirit"=>evenness in temper The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
394 1387 equi equal Latin Prefix equinox, Latin words nko
395 294 equivocal ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate) adj. Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice.=> ie. unclear Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal.</b> Common GRE MSU
536 378 hack 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. verb (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Homonym MSU
537 379 hackneyed overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana adj. Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : used many times over that it has become uninteresting 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
538 970 halcyon Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful adj. Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. Most Difficult FT
539 879 hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate adj. 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
540 381 harangue a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion noun Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
541 382 headlong headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought: adj. They rushed headlong into marriage. Common GRE MSU
542 383 hedonism the pursuit of pleasure noun Freddie Mercuy was known to be a great singer and a non-stop hedonist 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
566 1487 iconoclastic characterized by attack on established beliefs adj. Greek eikōn, or "image," coupled with -klastēs, "one who breaks,"=> one who breaks icons In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
567 396 -id, ide something connected to or belonging to adj., noun fluid</br> fluoride</br> torrid</br> canid Suffix MSU
568 397 idem the same Greek/Latin root identity</br> idiopathic</br> I</br> individual Greek/Latin MSU
569 398 ideo idea Greek/Latin root ideology</br> ideation</br> ideal Greek/Latin MSU
570 399 ideological relating to a particular belief system or theory adj. Due to the criminal’s <u><b>ideological</b> perspective that he is always right</u>,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged h 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
571 400 idios one's own Greek/Latin root idiom</br> idiosyncrasy</br> idiopathic Greek/Latin MSU
572 1488 idolatry the worship of objects or images as gods noun Both <u>abhorred <b>idolatry</b></u> and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
589 1492 impervious not admitting of passage or capable of being affected adj. im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable synonyms of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context. Borders aren’t impermeable</br>The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
590 759 impetuous Acting or done quickly and without thought or care adj. Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + petere "aim for, rush at"=> rapid movement, rush</br>Synonyms: 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> Least Difficult FT
591 408 implacable unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased adj. French/Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + placabilis "easily appeased"=unappeasable Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
592 409 implication insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) noun Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" <u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets. Common GRE MSU
593 410 implicit implied or insinuated without being directly stated adj. Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
594 411 imply to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication) verb Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= Meaning "to involve something unstated as a logical consequence She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story. Common GRE MSU
595 432 imply </br> infer Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion verb The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. Easily confused words MSU
596 412 improvidence an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: noun Latin : im-, "not," and providentia, "foresight."</br>Synonyms : shortsightedness Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home. Common GRE MSU
597 413 imprudence bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions noun Latin: imprudentem means "not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate."</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
598 414 impudent disrespectful adj. Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
599 978 impugn Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive) verb Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + pugnare "to fight"=>attack by argument</br>Synonyms: call into question, challenge The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u><b> impugning</b> their character.</u> Most Difficult FT
698 1115 lethargic lacking energy adj. From same Greek word. ic=nature of, like</br> It’s not uncommon to feel lethargic for weeks or even months after major surger Common GRE Kaplan
699 1507 levee an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing noun New Orleans French levée "a raising, a lifting; an embankment, <b>Levees</b> protect land that is normally dry but that may be flooded occasionally, while <u>Dikes</u> protect land that would naturally be underwater most of the time. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
700 477 leviathan giant whale, therefore, something very large noun from Hebrew livyathan "dragon, serpent, huge sea animal </br>a) freak, lusus naturae, monster, monstrosity b) mythical creature, mythical monster The tree was a <b>leviathan</b> among redwoods Common GRE MSU
701 1508 levity a manner lacking seriousness noun Levity = "lightness, Joking that his dead grandmother "never looked better" injected some <b>levity</b> into her funeral, but his relatives found his joke inappropriate to the occasion. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
702 478 lexis word Greek/Latin root lexicon</br> lexicography Greek/Latin MSU
703 479 liber free</br> book Greek/Latin root liberty</br> library</br> liberal Greek/Latin MSU
704 986 libertine a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion adj. Synonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligate There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical. Most Difficult FT
705 480 lied 1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad. verb, noun Selbsterklaerend 2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied. Homonym MSU
706 892 limpid 1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) 2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable adj. Synonyms: 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable 1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style Medium Difficult FT
707 1247 lip fat Greek/Latin root liposuction</br> lipid</br> Latin words nko
721 490 luminous softly bright or radiant adj. Latin luminosus "shining, full of light, conspicuous," One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
722 768 lurid Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms adj. Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow," </br>Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. Least Difficult FT
723 491 -ly like adv. clearly</br> fearlessly Suffix MSU
724 492 macro large Greek/Latin root macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage Greek/Latin MSU
725 988 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> Synonyms: 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
726 1252 magn great Greek/Latin root magnificent</br> Latin words nko
727 494 magnanimity nobility and generosity of spirit noun Latin : magnus "great" + animus "mind, soul, spirit"=>"having a great soul," Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
757 770 mince Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval verb mostly used with "did not mince his words". Same latin root as "miniscule" President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals. Least Difficult FT
758 771 minion a follower or underling of a powerful person noun Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content. Least Difficult FT
759 1262 mir Look Greek/Latin root mirage</br> Latin words nko
760 898 mire involve someone or something in (a difficult situation) verb Old English : deep mud, bog, marsh, swampland</br>Deutsch Wortstamm "Masch"</br>Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil Ms Park is hopelessly <b>mired</b> in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. Medium Difficult FT
761 772 mirth Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter noun Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as "merry". </br>Deutsch : Heiterkeit. A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, <u>has caused both anger and <b>mirth.</b></u> Least Difficult FT
762 509 misanthrope someone who dislikes people in general noun Greek : misein "to hate" + anthrōpos "man"=>hating mankind He was a true <b>misanthrope</b> and hated even himself. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
763 991 misanthropy a dislike of humankind noun Greek : misein "to hate" + anthrōpos "man"=>hating mankind</br>Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind [Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u> Most Difficult FT
792 1055 nat born Greek/Latin root innate =included since birth</br>nascent =starting to develop </br>natal =relating to birth</br>natural =gotten at birth</br> not afterward Root words Aristotle
793 902 natty (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable adj. Gleicher Wortstamm wie "nett"</br>Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags. Medium Difficult FT
794 1271 nav ship Greek/Latin root navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, n Latin words nko
795 525 nefarious wicked</br> evil: adj. Latin: ne- "not" + fas "right, lawful"=>"wicked in the extreme"</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u> Common GRE MSU
796 1272 neg deny Greek/Latin root negate</br> negative</br> Latin words nko
797 1512 negate 1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 2. deny the truth of 3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with verb backforming of negation :"deny, make negative or null," </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie 1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
798 526 neglect to abandon or leave uncared-for verb/noun Latin: nec "not" + legere "pick up, select,"=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard, 1.(as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2.(as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
799 1396 neo new Latin Prefix neoliberal</br> Latin words nko
800 996 neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun Greek : neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter Even <u> the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf Most Difficult FT
801 527 -ness state of adj., noun carelessness</br> uselessness Suffix MSU
802 903 nexus a connection or series of connections linking two or more things noun Latin : nectere= "to bind or tie."</br> Synonyms: union, link Today Facebook seems to be the <b>nexus</b> of communication Medium Difficult FT
803 997 noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive: adj. Same word root as "annoy" + some=> bad smelling</br>Synonyms: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult FT
804 1092 nom</br> nym name Greek/Latin root nominate</br> synonym : Greek/Latin Manhattan
805 529 nomen name Greek/Latin root noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal Greek/Latin MSU
806 1397 non not Latin Prefix non existant</br> Latin words nko
838 553 oscillate move or swing from side to side regularly verb The pendulum <b> oscillated </b> from left to right 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
839 554 ossified turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible: adj. The root is ossify, "to turn into bone," from the Latin word for "bone," os. The <b>ossified</b> culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out. Common GRE MSU
840 555 ostentatious overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth adj. Latin word ostentare, "to display,</br> Syn : pretentious, flaunty, flamboyant, showy, splashy Owning a mansion doesn’t imply <b>ostentation</b>, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
841 1444 ous</br> ose full of Latin Suffix lachrymose(full of tears)</br> Latin words nko
842 556 outstrip to overtake or outrun verb “If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym,” the coach told his athletes. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
843 557 overshadow to literally cast a shadow over verb v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
844 778 overwrought (of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction adj. wrought is old English for "worked". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings. Least Difficult FT
859 1002 561 pastiche partisan an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun Italian pasticcio "medley, pastry cake,</br>Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u> The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill Most Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
860 1515 1002 pate pastiche liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun French : from same word root as "paste" , with the "s"dissapearing again. Italian pasticcio "medley, pastry cake,</br>Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b> The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Most Difficult Barron FT
861 562 1515 patently pate blatant, obvious liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned adj. noun Latin : patere = "lie open" or "be open."</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. French : from same word root as "paste" , with the "s"dissapearing again. It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hatesspinach." He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b> 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
862 563 562 pater patently father blatant, obvious Greek/Latin root adj. Latin : patere = "lie open" or "be open."</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hatesspinach." Greek/Latin 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
863 1093 563 pater</br> patri pater father father Greek/Latin root paternal</br> patriarch paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide Greek/Latin Manhattan MSU
864 1059 1093 path pater</br> patri feeling</br> emoition father Greek/Latin root empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feeling</br>sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest</br>sympathy=harmony or agreement</br> sharing someone’s feelings</br>antipathy=a feeling of great dis paternal</br> patriarch Root words Greek/Latin Aristotle Manhattan
865 1516 1059 pathological path 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition feeling</br> emoition adj. Greek/Latin root Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease 1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feeling</br>sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest</br>sympathy=harmony or agreement</br> sharing someone’s feelings</br>antipathy=a feeling of great dis Hi Freq. GRE Hard Root words Barron Aristotle
866 1094 1516 pathy pathological feeling</br> suffering 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition Greek/Latin root adj. Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease sympathy 1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. Greek/Latin Hi Freq. GRE Hard Manhattan Barron
867 1003 1094 paucity pathy an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number feeling</br> suffering noun Greek/Latin root Same root as 'Poor, poverty, "</br>Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. sympathy Most Difficult Greek/Latin FT Manhattan
868 565 1003 peccadillo paucity a small sin or fault an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number noun Spanish peccado: "sin," + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin. Same root as 'Poor, poverty, "</br>Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. Common GRE Most Difficult MSU FT
869 566 565 ped peccadillo foot a small sin or fault Greek/Latin root noun Spanish peccado: "sin," + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin. pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please Greek/Latin Common GRE MSU
870 566 ped foot Greek/Latin root pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist Greek/Latin MSU
871 1117 pedant a person who makes an excessive display of learning noun Gleicher Wortstamm als "Pedagogue"= "person who trumpets minor points of learning, one who overrates learning or lays undue stress on exact knowledge of details or trifles as compared with large matters or general principles" Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester. Common GRE Kaplan
872 568 pedantic overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry). adj. ic=nature of, like 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
873 569 pedestrian 1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill adj. Latin pedester meaning "going on foot" but also "plain."</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different ! A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
874 1280 pel</br> pulse drive Greek/Latin root impel(drive into), (drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), Latin words nko
875 1004 pellucid 1. clear 2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood adj. Latin; per- "through" + lucere "to shine"=>shine through </br>Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence Most Difficult FT
876 911 penchant A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something noun French : to incline :</br>Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference Alex has a <u><b>penchant </b>for chicken and broccoli,</u> so he eats it daily or wishes he did Medium Difficult FT
887 575 permeate to pervade or penetrate throughout verb Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass,"=>pass through</br> The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
888 1667 pernicuous harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years adj. Latin: per "completely" + necis "violent death, murder,"perniciosus, "destructive,"=>total destruction The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as<b> pernicious</b> as ever. AMB GRE Test Exam 1
889 576 perseverance persistence in the face of obstacles noun Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
890 779 pertain be appropriate, related, or applicable verb Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended... Least Difficult FT
891 577 peruse to read something carefully and closely 1. to read something carefully and closely OR </br> 2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning!!!) verb v. to read something informally or quickly (context is important for this word!!!!) (context is important for this word!!!!)</br>Syn : browse or skim 1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b> the bookshelves</b> in the bookstore 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
892 578 pervasive found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation adj. As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
893 1282 pet seek Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
894 1283 petr stone</br> rock Greek/Latin root Peter "you are the rock that I will build my Church"</br> said Jesus petrified</br> Latin words nko
895 579 petulant easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable adj. The <b>petulant</b> child threw a tantrum at the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him the sweets he so wanted. Common GRE MSU
896 580 phage (see roots section also) eat Greek/Latin root phagocyte</br>phagocytosis Greek/Latin MSU
897 1005 phalanx a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation noun A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards... Most Difficult FT
898 581 582 phenomena philanthropy things that happen tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization noun The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education. 357 prevalent GRE words Common GRE Prepscholar MSU
899 582 1006 philanthropy philistine tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts noun Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education. Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. Common GRE Most Difficult MSU FT
900 1006 583 philistine philo A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts love noun Greek/Latin root Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile –a lover of b Most Difficult Greek/Latin FT MSU
901 583 585 philo phlegmatic love cool and unruffled; sluggish Greek/Latin root adj. ic=nature of, like philosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile –a lover of b Greek/Latin 357 prevalent GRE words MSU Prepscholar
902 585 586 phlegmatic phob cool and unruffled; sluggish adj. Greek/Latin root ic=nature of, like phobia</br> 357 prevalent GRE words Greek/Latin Prepscholar MSU
903 586 1286 phob phon sound Greek/Latin root phobia</br> gramaphone, telephone, Greek/Latin Latin words MSU nko
904 1286 1300 phon phyt sound plant</br> grow Greek/Latin root gramaphone, telephone, Latin words nko
905 1300 1520 phyt piety plant</br> grow righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout Greek/Latin root noun from French, related to English word : pity Everyone knew Sarah would probably become a nun because she spent most of her time performing deeds of <b>piety</b> for those in need. Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Easy nko Barron
906 1520 780 piety pine righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout Miss and long for the return of noun verb Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Least Difficult Barron FT
907 780 1007 pine pique Miss and long for the return of a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight verb noun Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring. Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film. Least Difficult Most Difficult FT
908 1007 588 pique pith a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight 1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something noun Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film. 2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting "HELP", he instead said "I would most appreciate some kind assistance" Most Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
909 588 912 pith pithy the essential substance of something (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive noun adj. Synonyms: concise, brief, compact The best greeting card messages are pithy and meaningful. 357 prevalent GRE words Medium Difficult Prepscholar FT
910 912 590 pithy placate (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions: adj. verb Synonyms: concise, brief, compact Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify The best greeting card messages are pithy and meaningful. The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. Medium Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
911 590 591 placate plastic to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions: related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) verb adj. Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify ic=nature of, like The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. 357 prevalent GRE words Common GRE Prepscholar MSU
912 591 1521 plastic plasticity related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) the property of being physically malleable adj. adj. ic=nature of, like Common GRE Hi Freq. GRE Hard MSU Barron
913 1521 782 plasticity platitude the property of being physically malleable A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting adj. noun Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplac The politician ended his speech with a platitude about every man’s right to vote. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Least Difficult Barron FT
782 platitude A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting noun Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplac The politician ended his speech with a platitude about every man’s right to vote. Least Difficult FT
914 1302 plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos approve</br> clap Greek/Latin root applaud</br> laudable</br> Latin words nko
915 594 plausible believable, reasonable adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
916 783 plethora a large or excessive amount noun Despite the plethora of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again. Least Difficult FT
918 597 plummet to fall quickly and far verb Stock prices plumted after the crash 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
919 1672 poise 1.n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. noun, verb French : poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of "steadiness, composure" from notion of being equally weighted on either side , which then led to the passive sense of "being in equilibrium","being in suspense" and then "getting ready for" 1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b.That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year.</br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news.</u> Vocab Prepscholar
920 598 polarize to cause a sharp division between two groups verb President Trump has a knack at polarising the American nation 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
921 599 polein sell Greek/Latin root monopoly Greek/Latin MSU
922 1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: diatribe, invective When the principal received an anonymous polemic about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. Most Difficult FT
923 600 polemical angry, hostile, harshly critical adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
924 601 polis city Greek/Latin root political</br> metropolitan Greek/Latin MSU
925 602 poly many Greek/Latin root polygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi Greek/Latin MSU
926 1289 pon</br> pos place</br> put Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
927 603 ponderous heavy; massive; awkward; dull: adj. A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. Common GRE MSU
930 784 605 posit post Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument after noun Greek/Latin root Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit The students were asked to posit their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box. post script (p.s.)</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem Least Difficult Greek/Latin FT MSU
931 605 1290 post pot after drink Greek/Latin root post script (p.s.)</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem potable water</br> Greek/Latin Latin words MSU nko
932 1290 1291 pot poten drink powerful Greek/Latin root potable water</br> potentate</br> potent Latin words nko
933 1291 607 poten pragmatic powerful concerned with practical matters Greek/Latin root adj. ic=nature of, like potentate</br> potent A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. Latin words 357 prevalent GRE words nko Prepscholar
934 607 608 pragmatic pre concerned with practical matters before adj. Greek/Latin root ic=nature of, like A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient 357 prevalent GRE words Greek/Latin Prepscholar MSU
935 608 1523 pre preamble before a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution Greek/Latin root noun premier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient Greek/Latin Hi Freq. GRE Medium MSU Barron
936 1523 609 preamble precarious a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution not secure; beset with difficulties noun adj. Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
941 613 615 precipitate precursor to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another: verb noun adj. hastily and not well-considered Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
942 615 1292 precursor prehend</br> prehens a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another: take</br> grasp noun Greek/Latin root The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war. comprehend</br> aprehend</br> 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
943 1292 915 prehend</br> prehens presage take</br> grasp be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one) Greek/Latin root verb Synonyms: point to, mean, signify comprehend</br> aprehend</br> Dark clouds normally presage a storm Latin words Medium Difficult nko FT
915 presage be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one) verb Synonyms: point to, mean, signify Dark clouds normally presage a storm Medium Difficult FT
944 616 prescient knowing things before they happen, prophetic adj. Latin prefix pre-: "before," + science: "to know"=> "know beforehand.</br> Extraordinarily <b>prescient</b>, the 1905 book accurately predicted what is going on in today’s times.  357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
945 617 presumptuous going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous adj. It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
946 618 prevail 1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade verb Latin": "before" + valere "have power, be strong"=>be successful, have power Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
950 623 probity integrity and honor noun Franch/latin probus "worthy, good The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
951 1524 problematic making great mental demands adj. Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
952 624 prodigal a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return adj. Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events. Common GRE MSU
953 626 prodigious enormous, immense, gigantic adj. French/Latin As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite.  357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
954 627 profligate extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way adj. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
955 1525 profound situated at or extending to great depth adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
956 1526 prohibitive tending to discourage, especially of prices adj. The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
963 1010 prosaic Commonplace; unromantic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: ordinary, everyday Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place. Most Difficult FT
964 1529 proscribe command against verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
965 632 prospective potential or likely adj. adj. applicable to the future 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
966 1293 prot first Greek/Latin root prototype Latin words nko
967 917 proxy a person authorized to act on behalf of another noun Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a proxy for the A-list actor. Medium Difficult FT
968 918 prudish having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity adj. Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody My grandmother’s narrowminded and prudish viewpoints do not line up with today’s world views Medium Difficult FT
969 633 psych mind</br> soul Greek/Latin root psychology Greek/Latin MSU
970 634 publicus people Greek/Latin root public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican Greek/Latin MSU
971 1304 pugn</br>pung fight Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
972 1303 pul urge Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
973 635 pulchritudinous beautiful (n: pulchritude) adj. Common GRE MSU
974 1011 pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public noun Synonyms: authority, adviser And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. Most Difficult FT
975 1060 purge clean Greek/Latin root Purge =remove anything undesirable</br>purgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin</br>expurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication Root words Aristotle
976 787 purist a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures noun Synonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist Dressed in a suit and tie, the purist raised his hand every time to answer each question the teacher asked. Least Difficult FT
977 636 pusillanimous cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty: adj. The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. Common GRE MSU
978 1306 pyr fire Greek/Latin root pyromaniac</br> Latin words nko
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@ -4600,7 +4600,7 @@
"to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign", "to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin dissimulare \"make unlike, conceal, disguise\" dis- \"completely\" (see dis-) + simulare \"to make like, imitate, copy,", "Latin dissimulare \"make unlike, conceal, disguise\" dis- \"completely\" (see dis-) + simulare \"to make like, imitate, copy,",
"Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</", "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -7677,7 +7677,7 @@
"hackneyed", "hackneyed",
"overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana", "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : used many times over that it has become uninteresting", "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>", "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -8217,8 +8217,8 @@
"immutable", "immutable",
"Unchanging over time or unable to be changed", "Unchanging over time or unable to be changed",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast", "Latin :\"not changeable.\"</br>Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast",
"After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts.", "As memories can fade over time, they are not considered to be<b> immutable.</b>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -8236,7 +8236,7 @@
"make worse or less effective", "make worse or less effective",
"verb", "verb",
"French/latin : impeiorare \"make worse", "French/latin : impeiorare \"make worse",
"<u>Alcohol can greatly <b>impair</b> your judgement.</u>", "Inure means to get used to something difficult, painful, or unpleasant.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -8254,7 +8254,7 @@
"a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement", "a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate", "Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate",
"The Catalan <b>impasse</b> is part of a wider Spanish gridlock.", "Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -9550,7 +9550,7 @@
"Theft of personal property", "Theft of personal property",
"noun", "noun",
"Synonyms: stealing, robbery, pilfering", "Synonyms: stealing, robbery, pilfering",
"The <b>larceny</b charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car.", "The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -9858,7 +9858,7 @@
"(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm", "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical", "Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical",
"Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution.", "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"
], ],
@ -10920,7 +10920,7 @@
"everyday, boring", "everyday, boring",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: \"of this world, worldly, terrestrial\"", "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: \"of this world, worldly, terrestrial\"",
"Going about his everyday routine,<u> the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</", "Going about his everyday routine,<u> the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -10974,7 +10974,7 @@
"nearsighted", "nearsighted",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Greek: myein \"to shut\" + ōps \"eye\" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded", "Greek: myein \"to shut\" + ōps \"eye\" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded",
"They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent pas", "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -11439,10 +11439,10 @@
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"543", "543",
"offset", "offset",
"1. to counterbalance or counteract 2. produce by offset printing technique 3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line", "1. to counterbalance or counteract </br>2. produce by offset printing technique </br>3. the distance or amount by which something is out of line",
"verb, noun", "verb, noun",
"", "",
"1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine.3.After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet", "1. My new car's ability to get 3l per 100km <b>offset</b> the rise in the price of petrol </br>2. He placed the rubber cylinder in the <b>offset</b> printing machine.</br>3.After the earthquake, several places on the ridge were <b>offset</b> by several feet",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -11730,7 +11730,7 @@
"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>Synonyms: 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>Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric,",
"The boy wrote a paean 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"
], ],
@ -11892,7 +11892,7 @@
"Answer (a question or accusation) evasively", "Answer (a question or accusation) evasively",
"verb", "verb",
"French : \"to turn aside or ward off\" the blow of a weapon.Parez! Is often heard in fencing lessons</br>Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid", "French : \"to turn aside or ward off\" the blow of a weapon.Parez! Is often heard in fencing lessons</br>Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid",
"In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability <u>to dodge and <b>parry</u></b>and reverse himself on everything...", "In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability <u> to dodge and <b>parry</u></b> and reverse himself on everything...",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -12033,10 +12033,10 @@
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"para", "para",
"1. Greek origin = alongside</br>coming from</br> beyond; altered; contrary; irregular</br> abnormal</br> 2. Latin origin =\"defense</br> protection against; that which protects from</br>\"", "1. Greek origin = </br>alongside, coming from, beyond OR</br> altered; contrary; irregular, abnormal</br>",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek",
"1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)</br> paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase)</br> parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)</br>paresis (altered ie</br> partial paralysis)</br> paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters \"alongside legal\")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system)</br> paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side)</br> paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)", "notice difference between para in Latin and para in Greek",
"2. LATIN origin : </br>parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)</br>", "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)</br> paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase)</br> parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state )</br>paresis (altered ie. partial paralysis)</br> paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters \"alongside legal\")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system)</br> paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side)</br> paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)",
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@ -12179,8 +12179,8 @@
"perfidious", "perfidious",
"deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)", "deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere \"to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed.",
"", "the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek",
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@ -12197,8 +12197,8 @@
"perfidy", "perfidy",
"treachery or deceit", "treachery or deceit",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere \"to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed.",
"", "Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u>",
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@ -12215,8 +12215,8 @@
"perfunctory", "perfunctory",
"done without much effort, care, or thought", "done without much effort, care, or thought",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin: per \"through\" + fungi \"perform\"=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit,\"",
"", "When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -12249,10 +12249,10 @@
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"574", "574",
"peripheral", "peripheral",
"on the edge or periphery; not centrally important", "1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system",
"", "1.a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2.energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy",
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@ -12269,8 +12269,8 @@
"permeate", "permeate",
"to pervade or penetrate throughout", "to pervade or penetrate throughout",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Latin: per \"through\" + meare \"to pass,\"=>pass through</br>",
"", "The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -12287,8 +12287,8 @@
"perseverance", "perseverance",
"persistence in the face of obstacles", "persistence in the face of obstacles",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance",
"", "The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -12303,10 +12303,10 @@
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"577", "577",
"peruse", "peruse",
"to read something carefully and closely", "1. to read something carefully and closely OR </br> 2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning!!!)",
"verb", "verb",
"v. to read something informally or quickly (context is important for this word!!!!)", "(context is important for this word!!!!)</br>Syn : browse or skim",
"", "1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b> the bookshelves</b> in the bookstore",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -12324,7 +12324,7 @@
"found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation", "found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -12342,7 +12342,7 @@
"easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable", "easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "The <b>petulant</b> child threw a tantrum at the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him the sweets he so wanted.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
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@ -12537,10 +12537,10 @@
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"588", "588",
"pith", "pith",
"the essential substance of something", "1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants</br>2. the essential substance of something",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Syn: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, substance, sum",
"", "2. Instead of getting to the <b><u>pith</b> of his point</u> and shouting \"HELP\", he instead said \"I would most appreciate some kind assistance\"",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -12881,8 +12881,8 @@
"preceded", "preceded",
"went before", "went before",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "For precede, know that it's pre \"first\" + cedere \"go\"=>go before</br>Syn: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate",
"", "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -13097,8 +13097,8 @@
"probity", "probity",
"integrity and honor", "integrity and honor",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Franch/latin probus \"worthy, good",
"", "The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -13133,8 +13133,8 @@
"prodigious", "prodigious",
"enormous, immense, gigantic", "enormous, immense, gigantic",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "French/Latin",
"", "As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -13169,8 +13169,8 @@
"proliferate", "proliferate",
"grow rapidly", "grow rapidly",
"verb", "verb",
"", "French : prolifère \"producing offspring,\"",
"", "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -18570,7 +18570,7 @@
"equal", "equal",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"", "equinox (same length of day and night), equidistant, equipoise(balanced)",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -18783,7 +18783,7 @@
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"1231", "1231",
"lat", "lat",
"to carry</br> to bear (correlation)/перед", "to carry</br> to bear (correlation)",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"", "",
@ -18909,10 +18909,10 @@
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"1256", "1256",
"mega", "mega",
"large", "large, sometimes also a million",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"", "megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte)",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -18948,7 +18948,7 @@
"move", "move",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"", "motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion,",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -19074,7 +19074,7 @@
"drive", "drive",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"", "impel(drive into), (drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward),",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -19128,7 +19128,7 @@
"fold</br> bend", "fold</br> bend",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"", "“Water permeates sand easily”",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -19956,7 +19956,7 @@
"immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it", "immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "She locked all the doors and <b><u>immured</b> herself in the study</u> - and after 6 months of studiousness<u> had become<b>inure</b> to that hard life.</u>",
"Easily confused words", "Easily confused words",
"Khan" "Khan"
], ],
@ -20406,7 +20406,7 @@
"state of", "state of",
"Latin Suffix", "Latin Suffix",
"", "",
"", "childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood,",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -21702,7 +21702,7 @@
"having or revealing little emotion or sensibility", "having or revealing little emotion or sensibility",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news.", "Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news.",
"he remained <b>impassive</b>, showing neither interest in nor concern for our plight", "He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language",
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@ -22205,8 +22205,8 @@
"perennial", "perennial",
"lasting an indefinitely long time", "lasting an indefinitely long time",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin per-, \"through,\" + annus, or \"year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual",
"", "At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last .",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
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@ -22223,8 +22223,8 @@
"permeable", "permeable",
"allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through", "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin: per \"through\" + meare \"to pass,\"=>pass through</br>",
"", "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
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@ -22241,8 +22241,8 @@
"piety", "piety",
"righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout", "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout",
"noun", "noun",
"", "from French, related to English word : pity",
"", "Everyone knew Sarah would probably become a nun because she spent most of her time performing deeds of <b>piety</b> for those in need.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
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@ -22314,7 +22314,7 @@
"making great mental demands", "making great mental demands",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
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@ -22350,7 +22350,7 @@
"tending to discourage, especially of prices", "tending to discourage, especially of prices",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "",
"", "The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u>",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
], ],
@ -22367,8 +22367,8 @@
"propensity", "propensity",
"a natural inclination", "a natural inclination",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Old English : obsolete adjective propense \"inclined, prone\"</br>Syn : leaning, proclivity",
"", "My sister<u> has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
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"Latin",
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"abet",
"aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage",
"verb",
"The verb abet can be used to generally mean encouragement, but people usually expect to see it in relation to some crime",
"Alexander was on the lookout while his older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, thus<b> abetting</b> her mischief.",
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"abhor",
"fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate",
"verb",
"Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — \"to shrink back in<u> horror</u>",
"Taking out the trash is a chore many kids abhor.",
"1000 Difficult GRE word",
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"abhorrent",
"disgusting, loathsome",
"adj.",
"Latin ab<u>horrere</u> — \"to shrink back in<u> horror</u>",
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"ablution",
"washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite",
"noun",
"Latin : ab \"off, away from\" + luere \"to wash=>wash off",
"Because<u> each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable.",
"1000 Difficult GRE word",
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