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273 "emulate" " to imitate or attempt to equal in <b>accomplishment</b> to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)<br> It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way. " "verb" "Latin : aemulari ""to rival.""" "Sue is going to <u><b>emulate</b> her brother's strong work ethic</u> in order to be successful." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
274 "emulate </br> imitate" "Emulate means ""to try to be as good or successful as.""</br> Imitate means ""to copy or fashion oneself after.""" "verb" "He did not limit his actions to <b>imitating</b> his role model, but wished to go further and <b>emulate</b> his idol's success" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
275 "-en" "made of, make " "adj., noun" "silken</br> frozen</br> oaken</br> wooden</br> lighten " "Suffix" "MSU"
1218 "en</br> in" "inside" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1218 "en</br> in" "inside" "Greek/Latin root" "enhance, " "Latin words" "nko"
276 "-ence, ency " "action, state of, quality " "noun " "difference</br> conference</br> urgency " "Suffix" "MSU"
277 "encomium" "a formal eulogy or speech of praise" "noun" "Greek : enkōmion=belonging to the praise or reward of a conquero" "Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an <b>encomium</b> they had written, praising her work as a teacher." "Common GRE" "MSU"
857 "endemic" "native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic." "One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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1661 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise"" verb word, which is Latin origin!" "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "AMB" "Prepscholar"
317 "exculpate" "pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: " "verb" "The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
862 "exemplar" " a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model" "noun" "Synonyms: epitome, perfect example" "At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1480 "exigency" "a pressing or urgent situation" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
318 "exigent" " urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing" "adj." "An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
319 "exonerate" " to clear of charges of wrongdoing" "verb" "The testimony from the witness will hopefully exonerate my husband of the charges." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
320 "exorbitant" "exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price:" "adj." " The cab fare was exorbitant." "Common GRE" "MSU"
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335 "falter" "Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence" "verb" "Synonyms: stumble, fumble" "His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate." "Least Difficult" "FT"
336 "fastidious" " meticulous" "adj." "adj. invested in cleanliness" "Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
337 "fathom" "1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings.</br> 2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: " "noun, verb" "Old English fæðm ""length of the outstretched arm"" (a measure of about six feet)" "1.<u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br> 2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</u> her reasoning</u> on that issue." "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"
377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
339 "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner., to seek favor or attention" "noun, verb" "noun : same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as ""feiern"" in Deutsch" "1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br> 2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him." "Homonym" "MSU"
1482 "fawning" "attempting to win favor by flattery" "noun" "Old English : verwandt mit ""feiern""" "The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1080 "fect" "do</br> make" "Greek/Latin root" "perfect" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
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868 "foible" " a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character" "noun" "Same root word origin as ""feeble"", coming from French : faible=weakness</br>. Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity" "The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
353 "foil" "1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. " "noun" "1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium<b> foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3 . She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>(4) The <u> early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u>" "Homonym" "MSU"
354 "foment" " to foster unrest or discontent" "verb" "Latin fomentum ""warm application, poultice""on the notion of ""encourage the growth of"" similar to ferment" "the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1220 "for" "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word)" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1484 "fervor" "feelings of great warmth and intensity" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
355 "forage" "(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions" "verb" "Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, grub" "And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1221 "fore" "in front of</br> previous</br> earlier" "Greek/Latin root" "forehead</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
356 "forestall" "keep from happening or arising; make impossible" "verb" "Synonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of" "To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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391 "hyperbole" " obvious exaggeration for effect" "noun" "hyper=too much + bole=to throw=> to throw too far." "Obviously the network is <u>overreacting and engaging in <b>hyperbole</b></u> when they say 55 million people are in danger! Due to normal thunderstorms" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1391 "hypo" "too little</br> under" "Latin Prefix" "hypo-allergenic, hypocaust(burning below=underfloor heating), hypochondria(under belief), hypocrisy, hypodermic, hypogamy(marriage to a lower caste), hypogastrium(below the stomach), hypogean(lives below the earth(ge)), hypoglycemia(too little blood sugar), hypomania(better insight due to being under the influence of a ""high""), hyponymy(word that is subordinatedly interchangeable with a word (but not vice versa), hypostasis, hypotaxis, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothecate, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypotonia, hypotonic, hypoxia(b" "Latin words" "nko"
392 "-ic" "nature of, like " "adj. " "metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic " "Suffix" "MSU"
1433 "ic</br> id" "of</br> like" "Latin Suffix" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1220 "for" "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word)" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
393 "-ice" "condition, state, quality " "noun " "justice</br> malice " "Suffix" "MSU"
395 "iconoclast" " a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutions" "noun" "Synonyms: critic, skeptic, dissenter" "He has overtaken Manuel Valls, the centre-left prime minister, as the left’s most outspoken iconoclast, and shown up the Socialist left as die-hard conservative" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
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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"
976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Synonyms: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon" "That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll.</u></b>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1434 "il</br> ile" "capable of being" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
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"
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416 "in</br> im " "not , against : Deutscher Stamm : ""un-""" "Greek/Latin root" "This is the SECOND of 2 generic meanings of ""in"". The other is ÏNTO" "incredible</br> ignoble</br> inglorious</br> inhospitable</br> infinite</br> infinitesimal</br> immoral " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
417 "inadvertent" " by accident or unintentional" "adj." "Latin: in- = ""not+ ad =""to, toward"" + vertere= ""to turn."" => inadvertent means “not turning the mind to</br>Syn: accident, unintended" "Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, <u>some statements were <b>inadvertently</b> broadcat to all. </u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1493 "inadvertently" "without knowledge or intention" "adv." "adv of inadvertent" "We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge)" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1377 "inane </br> innate" "inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned" "adj." "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1433 "ic</br> id" "of</br> like" "Latin Suffix" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
419 "inchoate" " rudimentary, in the beginning stages" "adj." "of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work" "The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>inchoate</u></b> thoughts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Latin : in=in + cis=cut</br>Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT"
420 "inconclusive" " indeterminate or unresolved" "adj." "Latin: in- ""not, opposite of"" + con :""together"" + -cludere : ""to shut""=>not shut together, not finalised</br>Syn: equivocal, indeterminate, head-to-head, neck and neck, nip and tuck, nisi, indecisive, indeterminate, undetermined" "<u>An autopsy was <b>inconclusive</u></b> on how Mason died." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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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"
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)" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1434 "il</br> ile" "capable of being" "Latin Suffix" "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"
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"
474 "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adj." "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
764 "lax" "Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful" "adj." "Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch" "Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too<b> lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight)." "Least Difficult" "FT"
891 "leery" "Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions" "adj." "Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard" "The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1232 "leg</br> lig</br> lect" "choose</br> gather" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1377 "inane </br> innate" "inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned" "adj." "in=in + nat=born=>born with" "He had an innate ability to make inane comments" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
475 "legis (lex) " "law " "Greek/Latin root" "legal</br> legislature " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
476 "-less" "without " "adj. " "worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless " "Suffix" "MSU"
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"
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600 "polemical" " angry, hostile, harshly critical" "adj." "Use polemical to describe a controversy or argument that could end up as a huge conflict, because polemical refers to a major disagreement" "With strong trade unions, <u>privatisation is a major <b>polemical</b> issue in South Africa</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
601 "polis" "city " "Greek/Latin root" "political</br> metropolitan " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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"
1231 "lat" "to carry</br> to bear (correlation)" "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"
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"
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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"
633 "psych" "mind</br> soul " "Greek/Latin root" "psychology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
634 "publicus" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1304 "pugn</br>pung" "fight" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1303 "pul" "urge" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1232 "leg</br> lig</br> lect" "choose</br> gather" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
591 "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" "The artist like to work with plastic substances such as wax or clay, as they could be easily molded" "Common GRE" "MSU"
651 "rescind" " to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul" "verb" "Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate" "In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
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"
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1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement." "2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, the summers are very cold .<br>The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco. <br>You can also qualify a negative statement :<br>2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great t" "Common GRE" "MSU"
919 "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation" "I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
920 "quell" "Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)" "verb" "Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify" "The old man drinks warm milk to quell his upset stomach." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1307 "quer</br> quir" "ask</br> seek" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " "The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1012 "querulous" "Complaining in a petulant or whining manner" "adj." "Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy" "f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something." "Most Difficult" "FT"
921 "quibble" "Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter" "verb" "Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick" "It is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1013 "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency" "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good." "Most Difficult" "FT"
655 "reverent" "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration" "adj." "During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1308 "quis</br>ques" "guest" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1289 "pon</br> pos" "place</br> put" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1014 "quixotic" "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic" "The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion." "Most Difficult" "FT"
639 "quotidian" " relating to the everyday or mundane" "adj." "Synonyms: day-to-day, average, daily" "They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1331 "radic</br>radix" "root" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1332 "ram" "branch" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" "Latin praeambulus which means ""walking before."" (a speech, or a document)" "The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1525 "profound" "1. situated at or extending to great depth</br>2. showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth" "adj. " "Profundus literally means ""deep"" in Latin</br>syn 1:deep </br>Syn2:intense, deep, thoughtful, insightful" "1. The strange creature came from <u>the <b>profound depths</b> of the sea</u>.</br>Rock songs about drugs that <b>try to sound profound</b> are usually dumb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
656 "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
640 "rarefy" "1. to make or become thin; 2. to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)" "verb" "Latin : to make rare" "1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle.</br>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health.”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed." "Most Difficult" "FT"
671 "sediment" " material that settles at the bottom of a body of water" "noun" "Latin : sedere, = “to settle,” or “sit.”" "After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
644 "refute" "overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof" "verb" "Latin : re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1309 "reg</br>rig</br>rect" "rule</br> govern" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1529 "proscribe" "command against" "verb" "Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine " "Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
674 "simultaneous" " occurring at the same moment" "adj." "Latin :simul: ""at the same time.""" "The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj." "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
677 "solicitous" "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern" "adj." "Latin roots sollus ""entire"" and citus ""set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" "1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me.</br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -1045,128 +1045,128 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove)." "noun" "Old French reprove ""reproach, rejection,""</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval" "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house." "Common GRE" "MSU"
684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "Latin : spurius (n.) ""illegitimate child,""</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative" "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
685 "stolid" " calm and dependable" "adj." "Syn: dependable"" or ""calm,"" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — ""empty,"" ""blank,"" and ""vacant," "He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
688 "substantiate" " to corroborate or give evidence of something" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1304 "pugn</br>pung" "fight" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1303 "pul" "urge" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1530 "qualified" "1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid" "adj. " "1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
653 "restive</br>restful" "restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect." "adj. " "The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
790 "reticence" " the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readi" "noun" "Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint" "The shy wallflower’s reticence kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance." "Least Difficult" "FT"
691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1307 "quer</br> quir" "ask</br> seek" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1408 "retro" "backward" "Latin Prefix" "retroactively, " "Latin words" "nko"
692 "superbly" "ad excellently" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1531 "quiescent" "being quiet or still or inactive" "adj." "Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet" "1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1308 "quis</br>ques" "guest" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqu<71>" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1310 "rid</br>ris" "laugh" "Greek/Latin root" "ridicule</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1333 "rub</br>rhod" "red" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1331 "radic</br>radix" "root" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
791 "rue" "Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen)" "verb" "Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan" "Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to <b>rue</b> his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game." "Least Difficult" "FT"
792 "ruminate" "Think deeply about something" "verb" "Synonyms: contemplate, consider, mull over" "Alfred Sauvy, the French thinker... was prone to worry that the first world would become 'a society of old people, living in old houses, ruminating about old ideas.'" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1311 "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "rupture</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1312 "sacr</br>sanct" "holy" "Greek/Latin root" "sacrement</br> sanctuary" "Latin words" "nko"
658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute,""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful,<u> he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
697 "synthesize" " to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1332 "ram" "branch" "Greek/Latin root" "ramification" "Latin words" "nko"
925 "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adj." "Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
704 "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1532 "rarefied" "1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density" "adj. " "Syn1 : levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime" "1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1334 "san" "health" "Greek/Latin root" "sanitatin</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: ""Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease.""(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood)" "adj." "Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured" "Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT"
662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken." "noun, verb" "(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it." "Homonym" "MSU"
926 "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him." "Common GRE" "MSU"
716 "transient" " passes quickly; short-lived" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
719 "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1533 "recluse" "one who lives in solitude" "noun" "Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte" "St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1534 "refractory" "stubbornly resistant to authority or control" "adj. " "Latin meaning ""breaking up, obstinate"", also ""not responsive to something." "Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
665 "saturnine" "having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn" "adj." "Early English, ""born under the influence of the planet Saturn"", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so ""gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave""" "As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes." "Common GRE" "MSU"
927 "savant" " a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist" "noun" "Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage" "Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant.</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
720 "unadorned" " plain; unembellished" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1309 "reg</br>rig</br>rect" "rule</br> govern" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1097 "scend" "climb" "Greek/Latin root" "ascend</br> descend" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1061 "sci" "to know" "Greek/Latin root" "conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong</br>conscious =knowing what is happening</br>omniscient =knowing everything</br>prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1336 "scler" "hard" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1535 "relegate" "assign to a lower position" "verb" "Latin : re- ""back"" + legare ""send with a commission"" =>send to a ""place in a position of inferiority" "<u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
667 "scope" "examine " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> oscilloscope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
668 "screen" "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. " "noun" "(3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews." "Homonym" "MSU"
1536 "reprobate" "a person without moral scruples" "noun" "The serial killer was a <b>reprobate</b> who did not care about anyone" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
669 "scrib</br>script" "write " "Greek/Latin root" "transcribe</br> scribe</br> script " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1098 "script" "written language" "Greek/Latin root" "postscript" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko"
1316 "sec</br>sect" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
721 "undermine" " to weaken or compromise" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
722 "underscore" " to line underneath for emphasis" "verb" "v. to emphasize" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1538 "resolve" "find a solution or answer" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1333 "rub</br>rhod" "red" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1099 "secut" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "consecutive</br> non sequitur" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1317 "sed</br>sid</br>sess" "sit</br> seat" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
723 "untenable" " weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
672 "sedulous" "diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful" "adj." "Latin sedulus, with same meaning</br>Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!</br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)</br> Syn : assiduous, painstaking, and diligent" "His <b>sedulity</b> was there for all to see : he worked hard and never gave up easily." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: lingual, semasiological" "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1100 "sent" "feel</br> think" "Greek/Latin root" "sentient</br> consent</br> sentiment" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1101 "sequ" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "sequence</br> subsequently" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1320 "serv" "keep" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1445 "ship" "state of</br> skill" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
730 "veracity" " Truth and factual accuracy" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
688 "substantiate" "make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something, but also to strengthen" "verb" "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen" "1. the theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1336 "scler" "hard" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
668 "screen" "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. " "noun" "(3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews." "Homonym" "MSU"
1316 "sec</br>sect" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
675 "sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) " "together</br> with " "Greek/Latin root" "synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
734 "vexation" " state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned." "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1542 "secrete" "generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1317 "sed</br>sid</br>sess" "sit</br> seat" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
676 "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "adj., noun" "(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone." "Homonym" "MSU"
1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Synonyms: appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT"
678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate =lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary =done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
745 "whimsical" "determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1320 "serv" "keep" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
928 "soliloquy" " an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a pl" "noun" "Synonyms: monologue, speech" "Patrick Stewart, for instance, reworked Hamlet’s soliloquy as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1322 "solv</br>solu" "loosen" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1446 "some" "characteristic of" "Latin Suffix" "Latin words" "nko"
690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "Latin : sub, : ""underneath,"" + vertere, ""to turn.""=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)" "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1445 "ship" "state of</br> skill" "Latin Suffix" "workmanship" "Latin words" "nko"
1062 "somn" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "insomnia =inability to fall asleep</br>somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep</br>somnolent =feeling sleepy</br>Somnambulist=sleep walk" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1338 "son" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1324 "soph" "wisdom" "Greek/Latin root" "sophomore</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj." "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems." "Most Difficult" "FT"
746 "wretched" "extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)" "adj." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1325 "spec</br>spect</br>spic" "look</br> appear" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1322 "solv</br>solu" "loosen" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
682 "specious" "plausible but false" "adj." "Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1480 "exigency" "a pressing or urgent situation" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1446 "some" "characteristic of" "Latin Suffix" "wholesome" "Latin words" "nko"
1326 "spir" "breathe" "Greek/Latin root" "aspiration</br> expiration</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1484 "fervor" "feelings of great warmth and intensity" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1338 "son" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "sonor" "Latin words" "nko"
1325 "spec</br>spect</br>spic" "look</br> appear" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1327 "stat</br>stab" "stand" "Greek/Latin root" "static</br> stationary</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
929 "stigma" " a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" "noun" "Synonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonour" "A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1546 "spectrum" "a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
930 "stipulate" "Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement" "verb" "Synonyms: set down, set out, lay down" "In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1547 "stint" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
931 "stratum" " a thin layer within any structure" "noun" "Synonyms: level, class, echelon" "But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1525 "profound" "situated at or extending to great depth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1328 "string</br>strict" "bind" "Greek/Latin root" "stringent" "Latin words" "nko"
1329 "stru</br>struct" "build" "Greek/Latin root" "structure</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
686 "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "verb, noun" "(2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "Homonym" "MSU"
1258 "sub-, su- , sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division,""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko"
1529 "proscribe" "command against" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
692 "superbly" "ad excellently" "adj." "Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously" "The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
795 "sublime" "of very great excellence or beauty" "adj." "Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic" "After the <u><b>sublime</b> meal</u>, we asked to see the chef so that we could give him our compliments." "Least Difficult" "FT"
932 "subpoena" " A writ ordering a person to attend a court" "noun" "Synonyms: summons, mandate, court order" "Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1530 "qualified" "meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1531 "quiescent" "being quiet or still or inactive" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon" "The computer has<b> supplanted</b> the slide rule" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1532 "rarefied" "of high moral or intellectual value" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1533 "recluse" "one who lives in solitude" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
697 "synthesize" " 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction" "verb" "It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
704 "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1330 "sum</br>sumpt" "take" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1534 "refractory" "stubbornly resistant to authority or control" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
716 "transient" " passes quickly; short-lived" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
693 "superficial" "only covering the surface:""2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 3. of little substance or significance" "adj." "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1535 "relegate" "assign to a lower position" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Synonyms: weak, spineless" "Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1536 "reprobate" "a person without moral scruples" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
719 "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1551 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
796 "surly" "Bad-tempered and unfriendly" "adj." "Synonyms: ill-natured, grumpy, glum" "Here, poverty and economic decline has led to the surly separation of a left-behind, resentful white working class and a Muslim minority." "Least Difficult" "FT"
696 "sycophant" " a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important" "noun" "Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
797 "syncopation" " A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa" "noun" "She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT"
933 "syntax" " the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language" "noun" "Fench/Latin/Greek : syn- ""together"" + tassein ""arrange"" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together." "The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz : OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color- , Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1538 "resolve" "find a solution or answer" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
720 "unadorned" " plain; unembellished" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
699 "tacit" " unspoken; implicit" "adj." ": Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
701 "taciturn" " reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)" "adj." "French/ Latin taciturnus ""not talkative, noiseless.""" "My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1102 "tact" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "contact</br> tactless (without feeling)" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1339 "tang</br>ting</br>tact</br>tig" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
721 "undermine" " to weaken or compromise" "verb" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
798 "taunt" " A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone" "noun" "Same word root as the word ""tempt""</br>Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer" "But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks." "Least Difficult" "FT"
799 "tawdry" "Showy but cheap and of poor quality" "adj." "Named after St. Audrey (with the ""s"" dropped off) </br>Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish" "Most people consider reality shows to be<b> tawdry</b> forms of entertainment" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1353 "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "taxomologist</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1340 "teg</br>tect" "cover" "Greek/Latin root" "tectonic plates</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
702 "tele" "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "telegraph</br> telephone</br> teleology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
703 "temper" "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." "noun, verb" "(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners." "Homonym" "MSU"
1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
722 "underscore" " to line underneath for emphasis" "verb" "v. to emphasize" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
800 "temperate" "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)" "adj." "Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant" "The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a<u> <b> climate</b> zone.</u> " "Least Difficult" "FT"
1103 "tempor" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "contemporary" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1343 "ten</br>tain" "hold</br> reach" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
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1063 "theo" "god" "Greek/Latin root" "monotheism =belief in one god</br>polytheism =worshiping more than one God</br>theology =the study of religion</br> god</br> etc</br>theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1346 "therm" "heat" "Greek/Latin root" "thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
707 "timorous" " meek or timid" "adj." "same root as ""timid""=shy" "The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
723 "untenable" " weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
709 "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" " His tirade had gone on long enough." "Common GRE" "MSU"
769 "to mar" "Impair the quality or appearance of" "verb" "Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtige" "These oversights mar an otherwise engaging and interesting account, but perhaps it is natural that a history of space should have a few gaping holes." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "Synonyms: be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry to toady up to Chin" "Most Difficult" "FT"
@ -1193,27 +1193,26 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1064 "tractable" " can be easily influenced or managed. ability to be easily managed or controlled: " "Greek/Latin root" "attract =to pull nearer</br>distract =to drag attention away fromsomething</br>Intractable=stubborn" "Her mother wished she were more tractable. (n: tractibility)" "Root words" "Aristotle"
715 "trans" "across " "Greek/Latin root" "transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
804 "transgression" "the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle" "noun" "Synonyms: offense, crime, sin" "It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1542 "secrete" "generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
805 "treacherous" "Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception" "adj." "Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1349 "trit" "rub" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1543 "shard" "a broken piece of a brittle artifact" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
730 "veracity" " Truth and factual accuracy" "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Synonyms: defiant, aggressive" "Mr. Boehner, having abandoned his long battle with his party’s truculent right-wingers and announced his resignation in September, wanted to ‘clear the barn’ for his succ" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1350 "trud</br>trus" "thrust" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1447 "tude" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "certitude</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1029 "turgid" "(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic" "adj." "Synonyms: overblown, inflated, grandiose" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi. It churns out turgid propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools." "Most Difficult" "FT"
717 "turpitude" "depravity; baseness: " "noun" " Latin turpitudo: ""repulsiveness.""</br>Syn : depravity" "Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Synonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " They easily took advantage of the tyro." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
734 "vexation" " state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned." "noun" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1415 "ultra" "beyond" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko"
1351 "umbra" "shade" "Greek/Latin root" "penumbra</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" "Synonyms: insult, affront" "Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1416 "un" "not" "Latin Prefix" "Latin words" "nko"
1546 "spectrum" "a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1547 "stint" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1548 "striate" "marked with stripes" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
745 "whimsical" "determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1417 "uni" "one" "Latin Prefix" "universal</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1555 "unwarranted" "incapable of being justified or explained" "adj. " "Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
749 "upbraid" "Find fault with (someone)" "verb" "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan""bring forth as a ground for censure""" "In the past its neighbours isolated and upbraided Austria for its flirtations with nationalist extremism..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1352 "urb" "city" "Greek/Latin root" "urban</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
936 "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner" "adj." "Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair" "Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusad" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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1356 "val</br>vail" "be strong" "Greek/Latin root" "avail</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
806 "vapid" "offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland" "adj." "Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting" "Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1381 "venal</br>venial" "venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive" "adj. " "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1551 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1548 "striate" "marked with stripes, stria or striations" "adj. " "sounds like stripes, which has the same word root" "1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1106 "vene" "assemble</br> meet" "Greek/Latin root" "convene" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
729 "venerate" " to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: " "verb" "The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1107 "vent" "come</br> go" "Greek/Latin root" "advent <20>" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1065 "ver" "truth" "Greek/Latin root" "veracious =truthful</br> honest </br>veracity =the truth </br>verify =to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1552 "tangential" "of superficial relevance if any" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1553 "tirade" "a speech of violent denunciation" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " "Latin : from verus ""true""</br>Careful : v<u>o</u>racious<>v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie" "“Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1552 "tangential" "of superficial relevance if any" "adj. " "Syn: digressive, irrelevant" "I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1359 "verb" "word" "Greek/Latin root" "verbose, " "Latin words" "nko"
732 "verbose" "using or containing too many words" "adj." "Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, long-winded" "The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1032 "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adj." "Feom French : Vert-= green<br>Synonyms: leafy, grassy, lush" "The Holey Artisan Bakery... overlooking a placid lake in Dhaka, was a foodie’s labour of love in a verdant corner of the chaotic capita" "Most Difficult" "FT"
@ -1239,7 +1238,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
1109 "vert" "turn" "Greek/Latin root" "Do NOT confuse with French ""vert""</br> which means green" "convert" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Synonyms: remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would remove a 'lingering vestige of the cold war.' " "Least Difficult" "FT"
733 "vex" "to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length:" "verb" " Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1554 "truculence" "stubborn and defiant aggressiveness" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1553 "tirade" "a speech of violent denunciation" "noun" "French tirade ""a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out"" (16c.), from tirer ""draw out, endure, suffer," "When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
735 "vide</br>visibil</br>vis" "see" "Greek/Latin root" "video</br> vision</br> visible" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
808 "vilify" "verb" "Least Difficult" "FT"
@ -1250,7 +1249,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
737 "viscous</br>vicous" "Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. " "adj. " "Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
752 "vitiate" "Destroy or impair the legal validity of" "verb " "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" "_x005F_x0018_The firm admitted that it vitiated its stated standards for evaluating securities in an area where those standards put in question its ability to win business." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1034 "vitriol" " Cruel and bitter criticism" "noun" "Synonyms: venom, nastiness" "Given the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1555 "unwarranted" "incapable of being justified or explained" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " "Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say ""try harder next time."" Instead it gives the sense of ""go away and never come back.""" "The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1066 "viv" "life" "Greek/Latin root" "Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life</br>vital =pertaining to live</br>vivacious =high-spirited and full of life</br>convivial=sociable" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1110 "voc</br>vok" "voice</br> call" "Greek/Latin root" "vocal</br> revoke" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1035 "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous" "adj." "Synonyms: blatant, clamorous, noisy" "Ten weeks of ever-more vociferous argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now and June 23rd, when the vote will take place." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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740 "voracious" "craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things." "adj." " She is a voracious reader." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1111 "vox" "vox populi" "Greek/Latin root" "'voice of the people'" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
811 "waft" "Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air" "verb" "Synonyms: drift, float, glide" "The acrid scent of smoke wafts from his clothes." "Least Difficult" "FT"
741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. 2. n. a joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "(2) John's reputation as a wag insured he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU"
741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. 2. n. a joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br>(2) John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU"
812 "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adj." "Synonyms: malicious, malevolent, spiteful" "Over the decades these Muslim non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of wanton discrimination and violence<63>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1448 "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "forward</br> backward</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
742 "wave</br>waive(seewaiver)" "n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object." "noun, verb" "v. to relinquish " "We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment." "Homophone" "MSU"
1134 "waver" "to go back and forth between choices or opinions" "verb" "Some citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
744 "waver</br>waiver" "v. vacillate or move back and forth" "verb" "n. release or special exemption a rule" "Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines." "Homophone" "MSU"
750 "welter" "a large number of items in no order; a confused mass" "noun" "Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. </br>Deutsch : Durcheinander, Mischmasch" "At the same time they are subjected to a welter of conflicting pressures—acting as spin-doctors and bean-counters as well as corporate strategists and auditor" "Least Difficult" "FT"
938 "whet" "Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Synonyms: arouse, rouse, trigger" "But sham democracy often whets people’s appetite for the real thin" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1554 "truculence" "stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile" "adj. " "Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity" "The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
813 "whitewash" "Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization)" "verb" "Synonyms: cover up, sweep under the carpet" "Indeed, in trying to whitewash the past, the government may stir up prejudice instead." "Least Difficult" "FT"
815 "whittle" "Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps" "verb" "Synonyms: erode, wear away, diminish" "Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead whittle away after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1675 "windfall" "A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature" "from wind (n.1) + fall (n.1). Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Synonyms : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven" "With her lottery windfall, Gail eliminated all her financial debt." "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
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816 "winsome" "Attractive or appealing in appearance or character" "adj." "Synonyms: engaging, charming, winning" "By the time Mr. Pattinson came along as the winsome vampire in Twilight, the teenage rebels were starting the movie already dead." "Least Difficult" "FT"
817 "wizened" "Shriveled or wrinkled with age" "adj." "Synonyms: lined, creased, withered" "His son, himself a wizened old man, is nonplussed by the news; he looks like an eccentric, or maybe the village drunk..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1386 "wraith</br>wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger" "noun" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
746 "wretched" "extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)" "adj." "Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother" "Common GRE" "MSU"
818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Synonyms: ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings..." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1368 "xen</br>xeno" "foreign" "Greek/Latin root" "xenophobe</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v" "Most Difficult" "FT"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- (1)) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
387 274 emulate </br> imitate Emulate means "to try to be as good or successful as."</br> Imitate means "to copy or fashion oneself after." verb He did not limit his actions to <b>imitating</b> his role model, but wished to go further and <b>emulate</b> his idol's success Easily confused words MSU
388 275 -en made of, make adj., noun silken</br> frozen</br> oaken</br> wooden</br> lighten Suffix MSU
389 1218 en</br> in inside Greek/Latin root enhance, Latin words nko
390 276 -ence, ency action, state of, quality noun difference</br> conference</br> urgency Suffix MSU
391 277 encomium a formal eulogy or speech of praise noun Greek : enkōmion=belonging to the praise or reward of a conquero Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an <b>encomium</b> they had written, praising her work as a teacher. Common GRE MSU
392 857 endemic native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic. One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region. Medium Difficult FT
393 279 endemic </br> epidemic endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time noun ic=nature of, like As the syphyllis <b>epidemic</b> spread eastwards from Portugal, each successive nation claimed the disease was <b>endemic</b> to the nation west of itself Easily confused words MSU
438 317 exculpate pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: verb The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
439 862 exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model noun Synonyms: epitome, perfect example At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it. Medium Difficult FT
440 377 1480 guileless exigency honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) a pressing or urgent situation adj. noun Common GRE Hi Freq. GRE Easy MSU Barron
441 318 exigent urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing adj. An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
442 319 exonerate to clear of charges of wrongdoing verb The testimony from the witness will hopefully exonerate my husband of the charges. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
443 320 exorbitant exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price: adj. The cab fare was exorbitant. Common GRE MSU
444 321 expatiate to elaborate on something in great detail verb During his book signing, Clark will expatiate on his military adventures 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
464 336 fastidious meticulous adj. adj. invested in cleanliness Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
465 337 fathom 1. a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings.</br> 2. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: noun, verb Old English fæðm "length of the outstretched arm" (a measure of about six feet) 1.<u>Nautical charts in the US measure water depth in feet as well as <b>fathoms</b></u></br> 2. <u>I couldn't <b>fathom</u> her reasoning</u> on that issue. Common GRE MSU
466 591 377 plastic guileless related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) adj. ic=nature of, like Common GRE MSU
467 339 fawn 1. n. a baby deer. </br>2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner., to seek favor or attention noun, verb noun : same Latin word root as fetus</br>verb: same root as "feiern" in Deutsch 1. bambi was a <b>fawn</b></br> 2. Charlie always <u><b>fawned</b> over</u> his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. Homonym MSU
468 1482 fawning attempting to win favor by flattery noun Old English : verwandt mit "feiern" The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
469 1080 fect do</br> make Greek/Latin root perfect Greek/Latin Manhattan
470 340 federis league</br> pact Greek/Latin root federation</br> confederate Greek/Latin MSU
494 353 foil 1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. </br>2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. </br>3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. </br>4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. noun 1. Dad <u>wrapped the spare ribs in aluminium<b> foil</u></b> before putting them on the grill.</br>2. <u>The fencing competition took place with</u> rubber-ball capped <u><b>foils</b></u></br>3 . She had brought <u>so many unsuitable suitors</u> home to her parents that these <u>were nothing but <b>foils</b></u>, so the introduction of John led her parents to happily agree to the marriage. </br>(4) The <u> early return of their parents <b>foiled</b> their plans for a party.</u> Homonym MSU
495 354 foment to foster unrest or discontent verb Latin fomentum "warm application, poultice"on the notion of "encourage the growth of" similar to ferment the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
496 1220 1484 for fervor completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word) feelings of great warmth and intensity Greek/Latin root noun Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Easy nko Barron
497 355 forage (of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions verb Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, grub And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum. Least Difficult FT
498 1221 fore in front of</br> previous</br> earlier Greek/Latin root forehead</br> Latin words nko
499 356 forestall keep from happening or arising; make impossible verb Synonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
500 1081 form shape Greek/Latin root uniform</br> reform Greek/Latin Manhattan
588 977 ignoble not honorable in character or purpose adj. Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u> Most Difficult FT
589 1434 687 il</br> ile subjective capable of being open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact Latin Suffix adj. Latin words 357 prevalent GRE words nko Prepscholar
590 881 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
591 401 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
592 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
593 402 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
594 403 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
600 406 imperious commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed adj. Latin imperiōsus"command, supreme power, empire."</br>Synonyms : arrogant, overbearing, and domineering <u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car. Common GRE MSU
601 1491 impermeable preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through adj. Latin : im=not + permeare "to pass through, go over,"=> unpenetrable The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
602 407 imperturbable remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily adj. French/ Latin : ,in- "not, opposite of" + perturbare "to confuse, disturb"="that cannot be disturbed" <u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining! 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
603 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
604 759 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
605 408 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
606 409 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
629 1378 incumbent </br> recumbent incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position adj. Latin: in=in, on, upon + recumbent=Lying down => resting or lying on something The <u>future <b>incumbent</b></u> went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle Easily confused words Khan
630 423 indebted owing money adj. adj. owing gratitude to someone or something Because his friend saved him from drowning in the pool, Carl felt <b>indebted</b> to return the favor somehow. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
631 424 indefatigable cannot be made tired adj. in: "not" + de:"toward" + fatigue:"tiredness" =>not to bring to tiredness The Kenyan marathon <u>runner was <b>indefatigable</b></u>, and finished in 2 hours 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
632 425 indelible permanent; unerasable; strong: " adj. Latin : in- "not"+ delere "destroy, blot out" => cannot be erased The Queen <u>made an <b>indelible</b> impression</u> on her subjects. Common GRE MSU
633 1497 indeterminate not fixed or known in advance adj. Latin : in- "not," + determinare "to enclose, bound, set limits to" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable “the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
634 762 indictment a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime noun Synonyms: arraignment, citation A criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. Least Difficult FT
635 1498 indigence a state of extreme poverty or destitution noun </br>Syn : need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization, penury, beggary, mendicancy, mendicity, impoverishment, poorness, poverty She even forbade me to write about anything in my college essay that hinted at our immigrant indigence. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
715 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
716 478 lexis word Greek/Latin root lexicon</br> lexicography Greek/Latin MSU
717 479 liber free</br> book Greek/Latin root liberty</br> library</br> liberal Greek/Latin MSU
718 986 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
719 480 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
720 892 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
721 1247 lip fat Greek/Latin root liposuction</br> lipid</br> Latin words nko
722 765 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
723 482 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
724 766 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
725 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
726 1051 loc</br> loq speak Greek/Latin root Grandiloquent =pompous or inflated in language</br>eloquent =speaking beautifully and forcefully</br>loquacious =very talkative</br>circumlocution=roundabout talk</br>elocution =art of clear & expressive speaking</br>locution=talking</br> soliloquy= long solo talk Root words Aristotle
727 483 locus place Greek/Latin root locality, local, circumlocution</br>locus, allocate, dislocate,</br> local, locale, locate, </br>locomotive, relocate. Greek/Latin MSU
728 1086 log</br> logy speech</br> study of dialogue Greek/Latin root analogy Greek/Latin Manhattan
952 613 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
953 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
954 615 precursor a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another: noun The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
955 1292 prehend</br> prehens take</br> grasp Greek/Latin root comprehend</br> aprehend</br> Latin words nko
956 915 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
957 616 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
958 617 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
997 919 qualm an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear noun Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man. Medium Difficult FT
998 920 quell Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one) verb Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify The old man drinks warm milk to quell his upset stomach. Medium Difficult FT
999 1307 1521 quer</br> quir plasticity ask</br> seek the property of being physically malleable Greek/Latin root adj. The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use. Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Hard nko Barron
1000 1012 querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adj. Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something. Most Difficult FT
1001 921 quibble Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter verb Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick It is normal for married couples to quibble over small things like who controls the television remote Medium Difficult FT
1002 1013 quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Most Difficult FT
1003 655 reverent feeling or showing profound respect or veneration adj. During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1004 1308 1289 quis</br>ques pon</br> pos guest place</br> put Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1012 659 salubrious health-promoting adj. Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning "welfare, health.” <u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1013 1407 re back</br> again Latin Prefix return Latin words nko
1014 923 recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority adj. Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable Over time, the hopeless soldiers became recalcitrant and refused to follow orders Medium Difficult FT
1015 924 recant Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief verb Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract The judge ordered the magazine to recant the false statements it made about the actress. Medium Difficult FT
1016 664 satiate to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) verb often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1017 670 secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) adj. Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1018 643 recondite arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people adj. Latin/French e=back : com=with ; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1019 1016 redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance noun Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed. Most Difficult FT
1020 671 sediment material that settles at the bottom of a body of water noun Latin : sedere, = “to settle,” or “sit.” After the flood waters receded, there was a huge amount of <b>sediment</b> left behind. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1021 644 refute overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof verb Latin : re=back +futare ="to beat", ie. To resist, repel, oppose The evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendant’s claim of innocenc 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1022 1309 1529 reg</br>rig</br>rect proscribe rule</br> govern command against Greek/Latin root verb Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Easy nko Barron
1023 674 simultaneous occurring at the same moment adj. Latin :simul: "at the same time." The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1024 645 relentless never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent adj. <b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1025 677 solicitous 1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern adj. Latin roots sollus "entire" and citus "set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety 1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me.</br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1026 1017 repast a meal noun Synonyms: feast, banquet Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles. Most Difficult FT
1027 680 sparse scattered or scarce adj. adj. austere and unadorned With only a <u><b>sparse</b> amount of hair</u>, the man decided to completely shave his head 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1028 683 sporadic occasional or scattered adj. Greek : "scattered." <u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1035 653 restive</br>restful restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. adj. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. Easily confused words MSU
1036 790 reticence the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readi noun Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint The shy wallflower’s reticence kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance. Least Difficult FT
1037 691 1307 sufficient quer</br> quir enough for a given purpose ask</br> seek adj. Greek/Latin root 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1038 1408 retro backward Latin Prefix retroactively, Latin words nko
1039 692 1531 superbly quiescent ad excellently being quiet or still or inactive adj. Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet 1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1040 695 1308 supplant quis</br>ques to overtake or replace guest verb Greek/Latin root 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1041 1018 ribald Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way adj. Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqu� When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision. Most Difficult FT
1045 1333 1331 rub</br>rhod radic</br>radix red root Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1046 791 rue Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) verb Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to <b>rue</b> his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game. Least Difficult FT
1047 792 ruminate Think deeply about something verb Synonyms: contemplate, consider, mull over Alfred Sauvy, the French thinker... was prone to worry that the first world would become 'a society of old people, living in old houses, ruminating about old ideas.' Least Difficult FT
1048 1311 rupt break Greek/Latin root rupture</br> Latin words nko
1049 1312 sacr</br>sanct holy Greek/Latin root sacrement</br> sanctuary Latin words nko
1050 658 sagacious having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). adj. Latin sagacitatem"keenness of perception, quality of being acute,"</br>same root as "sage"</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise observant and thoughtful,<u> he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br> Common GRE MSU
1051 697 1332 synthesize ram to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole branch verb Greek/Latin root ramification 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1052 925 salient Most noticeable or important adj. Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism Medium Difficult FT
1053 704 1532 temperance rarefied moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol 1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density noun adj. Syn1 : levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime 1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Prepscholar Barron
1054 1334 san health Greek/Latin root sanitatin</br> Latin words nko
1055 660 sanction to give official permission verb v. to impose a penalty for a particular action n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1056 1020 sanguine Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: "Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease."(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood) adj. Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. Most Difficult FT
1057 662 sap 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. noun, verb (2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it. Homonym MSU
1058 926 sardonic grimly mocking or cynical adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip. Medium Difficult FT
1059 663 sate to satisfy fully or to excess verb old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. Common GRE MSU
1060 716 1533 transient recluse passes quickly; short-lived one who lives in solitude adj. noun Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
1061 719 1534 ubiquitous refractory ever-present or universal stubbornly resistant to authority or control adj. adj. Latin meaning "breaking up, obstinate", also "not responsive to something. Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures. 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Medium Prepscholar Barron
1062 665 saturnine having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn adj. Early English, "born under the influence of the planet Saturn", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so "gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave" As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. Common GRE MSU
1063 927 savant a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist noun Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage Since my aunt speaks over twenty languages, she is considered a verbal <b>savant.</b> Medium Difficult FT
1064 720 1309 unadorned reg</br>rig</br>rect plain; unembellished rule</br> govern adj. Greek/Latin root 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1065 1097 scend climb Greek/Latin root ascend</br> descend Greek/Latin Manhattan
1066 1061 sci to know Greek/Latin root conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong</br>conscious =knowing what is happening</br>omniscient =knowing everything</br>prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur Root words Aristotle
1067 1021 scintilla a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling noun Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil. Most Difficult FT
1068 1336 1535 scler relegate hard assign to a lower position Greek/Latin root verb Latin : re- "back" + legare "send with a commission" =>send to a "place in a position of inferiority <u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Easy nko Barron
1069 667 scope examine Greek/Latin root microscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin MSU
1070 668 1536 screen reprobate 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. a person without moral scruples noun (3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews. The serial killer was a <b>reprobate</b> who did not care about anyone Homonym Hi Freq. GRE Easy MSU Barron
1071 669 scrib</br>script write Greek/Latin root transcribe</br> scribe</br> script Greek/Latin MSU
1072 1098 script written language Greek/Latin root postscript Greek/Latin Manhattan
1073 1409 se apart</br> away Latin Prefix separate Latin words nko
1074 1316 1537 sec</br>sect resolution cut a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner Greek/Latin root noun Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Easy nko Barron
1075 721 1538 undermine resolve to weaken or compromise find a solution or answer verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1076 722 1333 underscore rub</br>rhod to line underneath for emphasis red verb Greek/Latin root v. to emphasize 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1077 1099 secut follow Greek/Latin root consecutive</br> non sequitur Greek/Latin Manhattan
1078 1317 1539 sed</br>sid</br>sess sage sit</br> seat a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics Greek/Latin root noun Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Easy nko Barron
1079 723 1540 untenable saturate weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation infuse or fill completely adj. verb 357 prevalent GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Prepscholar Barron
1080 672 sedulous diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful adj. Latin sedulus, with same meaning</br>Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!</br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)</br> Syn : assiduous, painstaking, and diligent His <b>sedulity</b> was there for all to see : he worked hard and never gave up easily. Common GRE MSU
1081 1022 semantic Relating to meaning in language or logic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: lingual, semasiological Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Most Difficult FT
1082 1100 sent feel</br> think Greek/Latin root sentient</br> consent</br> sentiment Greek/Latin Manhattan
1083 1101 sequ follow Greek/Latin root sequence</br> subsequently Greek/Latin Manhattan
1084 1320 688 serv substantiate keep make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something, but also to strengthen Greek/Latin root verb Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen 1. the theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country Latin words 357 prevalent GRE words nko Prepscholar
1085 727 1336 venality scler the state of being capable of being bribed hard noun Greek/Latin root 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1086 1445 668 ship screen state of</br> skill 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. Latin Suffix noun (3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews. Latin words Homonym nko MSU
1087 730 1316 veracity sec</br>sect Truth and factual accuracy cut noun Greek/Latin root 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1088 675 sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) together</br> with Greek/Latin root synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope Greek/Latin MSU
1089 1321 1542 sist secrete place</br> stand generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids Greek/Latin root verb Latin words Hi Freq. GRE Easy nko Barron
1090 734 1317 vexation sed</br>sid</br>sess state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. sit</br> seat noun Greek/Latin root 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1091 676 slight 1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect adj., noun (3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone. Homonym MSU
1092 1023 sobriquet a person’s nickname noun Synonyms: appellation, moniker Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy Most Difficult FT
1093 678 sol alone Greek/Latin root solo</br>solitary</br>desolate =lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary =done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese Greek/Latin MSU
1094 745 1320 whimsical serv determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity keep adj. Greek/Latin root 357 prevalent GRE words Latin words Prepscholar nko
1095 928 soliloquy an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a pl noun Synonyms: monologue, speech Patrick Stewart, for instance, reworked Hamlet’s soliloquy as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question' Medium Difficult FT
1096 1322 690 solv</br>solu subversive loosen meant to undercut established institutions or norms Greek/Latin root adj. Latin : sub, : "underneath," + vertere, "to turn."=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary) The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students Latin words 357 prevalent GRE words nko Prepscholar
1097 1446 1445 some ship characteristic of state of</br> skill Latin Suffix workmanship Latin words nko
1098 1062 somn sleep Greek/Latin root insomnia =inability to fall asleep</br>somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep</br>somnolent =feeling sleepy</br>Somnambulist=sleep walk Root words Aristotle
1099 1338 1321 son sist sound place</br> stand Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1100 1324 soph wisdom Greek/Latin root sophomore</br> Latin words nko
1101 1024 soporific inducing sleep adj. French/ Latin sopor "deep sleep"+ic=nature of, like</br>Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems. Most Difficult FT
1102 746 1544 wretched skeptic extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs adj. noun Common GRE Hi Freq. GRE Easy MSU Barron
1103 1325 1322 spec</br>spect</br>spic solv</br>solu look</br> appear loosen Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1104 682 specious plausible but false adj. Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1105 1480 1446 exigency some a pressing or urgent situation characteristic of noun Latin Suffix wholesome Hi Freq. GRE Easy Latin words Barron nko
1106 1326 spir breathe Greek/Latin root aspiration</br> expiration</br> Latin words nko
1107 1481 1338 fatuous son devoid of intelligence sound adj. Greek/Latin root sonor Hi Freq. GRE Medium Latin words Barron nko
1108 1484 1325 fervor spec</br>spect</br>spic feelings of great warmth and intensity look</br> appear noun Greek/Latin root Hi Freq. GRE Easy Latin words Barron nko
1109 1327 stat</br>stab stand Greek/Latin root static</br> stationary</br> Latin words nko
1110 929 stigma a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person noun Synonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonour A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded. Medium Difficult FT
1111 1521 1546 plasticity spectrum the property of being physically malleable a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities adj. noun Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1112 930 stipulate Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement verb Synonyms: set down, set out, lay down In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them. Medium Difficult FT
1113 1523 1547 preamble stint a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution supply sparingly and with restricted quantities noun verb Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1114 931 stratum a thin layer within any structure noun Synonyms: level, class, echelon But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion. Medium Difficult FT
1115 1525 691 profound sufficient situated at or extending to great depth enough for a given purpose adj. adj. Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1116 1328 string</br>strict bind Greek/Latin root stringent Latin words nko
1117 1329 stru</br>struct build Greek/Latin root structure</br> Latin words nko
1118 686 strut 1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part. verb, noun (2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable. Homonym MSU
1119 1258 sub-, su- , sou, sous word-forming element meaning "under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division," Greek/Latin root su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m substantial Latin words nko
1120 1529 692 proscribe superbly command against ad excellently verb adj. Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1121 795 sublime of very great excellence or beauty adj. Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic After the <u><b>sublime</b> meal</u>, we asked to see the chef so that we could give him our compliments. Least Difficult FT
1122 932 subpoena A writ ordering a person to attend a court noun Synonyms: summons, mandate, court order Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records. Medium Difficult FT
1123 1530 1549 qualified subside meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task wear off or die down adj. verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1124 1531 695 quiescent supplant being quiet or still or inactive to overtake or replace adj. verb Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon The computer has<b> supplanted</b> the slide rule Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1125 689 subter under</br> secret Greek/Latin root subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean Greek/Latin MSU
1126 1532 697 rarefied synthesize of high moral or intellectual value 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction adj. verb It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1127 1533 704 recluse temperance one who lives in solitude moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol noun Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1128 1330 sum</br>sumpt take Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1129 1412 super above</br> beyond Latin Prefix supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br> Latin words nko
1130 1534 716 refractory transient stubbornly resistant to authority or control passes quickly; short-lived adj. adj. Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1131 693 superficial only covering the surface:"2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 3. of little substance or significance adj. Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something 1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes Common GRE MSU
1132 1535 1550 relegate supersede assign to a lower position take the place or move into the position of verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1133 1025 supine 1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) adj. Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Synonyms: weak, spineless Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died. Most Difficult FT
1134 1536 719 reprobate ubiquitous a person without moral scruples ever-present or universal noun adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1135 1537 1551 resolution supposition a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner the cognitive process of conjecturing noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1136 796 surly Bad-tempered and unfriendly adj. Synonyms: ill-natured, grumpy, glum Here, poverty and economic decline has led to the surly separation of a left-behind, resentful white working class and a Muslim minority. Least Difficult FT
1137 696 sycophant a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important noun Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1138 797 syncopation A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa noun She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation. Least Difficult FT
1139 1026 synoptic Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view adj. Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed c At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented Most Difficult FT
1140 933 syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language noun Fench/Latin/Greek : syn- "together" + tassein "arrange" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together. The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz : OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color- , Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose Medium Difficult FT
1141 1538 720 resolve unadorned find a solution or answer plain; unembellished verb adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1142 699 tacit unspoken; implicit adj. : Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1143 701 taciturn reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity) adj. French/ Latin taciturnus "not talkative, noiseless." My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1144 1102 tact touch Greek/Latin root contact</br> tactless (without feeling) Greek/Latin Manhattan
1145 1339 tang</br>ting</br>tact</br>tig touch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1146 1539 721 sage undermine a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics to weaken or compromise noun verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1147 798 taunt A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone noun Same word root as the word "tempt"</br>Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks. Least Difficult FT
1148 799 tawdry Showy but cheap and of poor quality adj. Named after St. Audrey (with the "s" dropped off) </br>Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish Most people consider reality shows to be<b> tawdry</b> forms of entertainment Least Difficult FT
1149 1353 tax arrangement Greek/Latin root taxomologist</br> Latin words nko
1150 1340 teg</br>tect cover Greek/Latin root tectonic plates</br> Latin words nko
1151 702 tele distance Greek/Latin root telegraph</br> telephone</br> teleology Greek/Latin MSU
1152 703 temper 1. n. emotional state or anger, as in "she has quite a temper." </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen. noun, verb (2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners. Homonym MSU
1153 1540 722 saturate underscore infuse or fill completely to line underneath for emphasis verb v. to emphasize Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1154 800 temperate Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance) adj. Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a<u> <b> climate</b> zone.</u> Least Difficult FT
1155 1103 tempor time Greek/Latin root contemporary Greek/Latin Manhattan
1156 1343 ten</br>tain hold</br> reach Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1157 1674 tenacity the quality of being determined to do or achieve something adj. </br>Synonyms : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match Vocab Prepscholar
1158 934 tenet a principle or belief noun Synonyms: doctrine, precept, creed In the Warren and Burger courts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, religious accommodation was a liberal tenet. Medium Difficult FT
1159 706 tenuous weak, flimsy, insubstantial,weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength adj. The judge called the defense’s argument tenuous and ruled in favor of the plaintif 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1160 1345 ter</br>terr land</br> earth Greek/Latin root terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> Latin words nko
1161 1344 term end Greek/Latin root terminal</br> terminus</br> Latin words nko
1162 801 terse Sparing in the use of words adj. Synonyms: curt, brusque, abrupt In a terse phone-call on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory... Least Difficult FT
1163 1385 testify</br>testy testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof </br> testy=Easily annoyed and not patient verb, adj. Easily confused words Khan
1164 1063 theo god Greek/Latin root monotheism =belief in one god</br>polytheism =worshiping more than one God</br>theology =the study of religion</br> god</br> etc</br>theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle Root words Aristotle
1165 1346 therm heat Greek/Latin root thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> Latin words nko
1166 707 timorous meek or timid adj. same root as "timid"=shy The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1167 1541 723 savor untenable a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation noun adj. Hi Freq. GRE Medium 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1168 709 tirade (diatribe) an angry speech or rant noun His tirade had gone on long enough. Common GRE MSU
1169 769 to mar Impair the quality or appearance of verb Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtige These oversights mar an otherwise engaging and interesting account, but perhaps it is natural that a history of space should have a few gaping holes. Least Difficult FT
1170 1027 toady Act in an obsequious way verb Synonyms: be servile towards, grovel to Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry to toady up to Chin Most Difficult FT
1171 802 tome a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one noun Synonyms: volume, work, opus It is a tome to which most recent arguments about regulation and economic reform are merely annotations. Least Difficult FT
1172 710 torpor a state of motor and mental inactivity noun tiredness, lethargy During the winter, the bears fall into an intense torpor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1180 1542 727 secrete venality generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids the state of being capable of being bribed verb noun Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1181 805 treacherous Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception adj. Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious Least Difficult FT
1182 1349 trit rub Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1183 1543 730 shard veracity a broken piece of a brittle artifact Truth and factual accuracy noun Hi Freq. GRE Hard 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1184 1028 truculent Eager or quick to argue or fight adj. Synonyms: defiant, aggressive Mr. Boehner, having abandoned his long battle with his party’s truculent right-wingers and announced his resignation in September, wanted to ‘clear the barn’ for his succ Most Difficult FT
1185 1350 trud</br>trus thrust Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1186 1447 tude state of Latin Suffix certitude</br> Latin words nko
1193 1031 umbrage Offense or annoyance noun Synonyms: insult, affront Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin Most Difficult FT
1194 1416 un not Latin Prefix Latin words nko
1195 1546 745 spectrum whimsical a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity noun adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1196 1547 1481 stint fatuous supply sparingly and with restricted quantities devoid of intelligence verb adj. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1197 1548 1541 striate savor marked with stripes a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one adj. noun Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1198 1417 uni one Latin Prefix universal</br> Latin words nko
1199 1549 1555 subside unwarranted wear off or die down incapable of being justified or explained verb adj. Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1200 1550 749 supersede upbraid take the place or move into the position of Find fault with (someone) verb Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan"bring forth as a ground for censure" In the past its neighbours isolated and upbraided Austria for its flirtations with nationalist extremism... Hi Freq. GRE Easy Least Difficult Barron FT
1201 749 1352 upbraid urb Find fault with (someone) city verb Greek/Latin root Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan"bring forth as a ground for censure" In the past its neighbours isolated and upbraided Austria for its flirtations with nationalist extremism... urban</br> Least Difficult Latin words FT nko
1202 1352 936 urb urbane city (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner Greek/Latin root adj. Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair urban</br> Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusad Latin words Medium Difficult nko FT
1203 936 724 urbane utilis (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner useful adj. Greek/Latin root Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusad utility</br> utilitarian Medium Difficult Greek/Latin FT MSU
1204 724 1069 utilis vac useful empty Greek/Latin root utility</br> utilitarian evacuate =to empty a dangerous place</br>vacant =empty</br> not occupied</br>acation =a time without work</br>vacuous =lacking intelligence Greek/Latin MSU
1205 1069 1131 vac vacillate empty 1. to waver between different opinions or actions, be undecided about something; 2. move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern Greek/Latin root verb Latin vacillatus "sway to and fro; hesitate"</br>Syn : hover, oscillate, vibrate, fluctuate, waver evacuate =to empty a dangerous place</br>vacant =empty</br> not occupied</br>acation =a time without work</br>vacuous =lacking intelligence 1. Undergraduate students often <b>vacillate</b> among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue.</br>2.the line on the monitor <b>vacillated</b> Greek/Latin Common GRE MSU Kaplan
1206 1131 726 vacillate vacuous 1. to waver between different opinions or actions, be undecided about something; 2. move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern 1. empty; without contents; 2. void of expresssion 3. devoid of content. 4. no intelligence. verb adj. Latin vacillatus "sway to and fro; hesitate"</br>Syn : hover, oscillate, vibrate, fluctuate, waver Latin vacuus "empty, void, free"</br>vacuous is a smart-sounding way to describe something dumb. </br>Syn:1. empty, 2. blank, non-communicative,3. asinine,fatuous, inane, mindless, foolish 1. Undergraduate students often <b>vacillate</b> among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue.</br>2.the line on the monitor <b>vacillated</b> 1. a <u><b>vacuous</b> space</u> </br>2. She <u>flashed a <b>vacuous</b> smile</u>.</br>3&4 his<b><u> vacuous</b> comments</u> did not impress anyone. Common GRE Kaplan MSU
1207 726 1355 vacuous vad</br>vas 1. empty; without contents; 2. void of expresssion 3. devoid of content. 4. no intelligence. go adj. Greek/Latin root Latin vacuus "empty, void, free"</br>vacuous is a smart-sounding way to describe something dumb. </br>Syn:1. empty, 2. blank, non-communicative,3. asinine,fatuous, inane, mindless, foolish 1. a <u><b>vacuous</b> space</u> </br>2. She <u>flashed a <b>vacuous</b> smile</u>.</br>3&4 his<b><u> vacuous</b> comments</u> did not impress anyone. Common GRE Latin words MSU nko
1208 1355 1356 vad</br>vas val</br>vail go be strong Greek/Latin root avail</br> Latin words nko
1209 1356 806 val</br>vail vapid be strong offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland Greek/Latin root adj. Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting avail</br> Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers. Latin words Least Difficult nko FT
1210 806 1381 vapid venal</br>venial offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive adj. adj. Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers. Least Difficult Easily confused words FT Khan
1211 1381 1548 venal</br>venial striate venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive marked with stripes, stria or striations adj. sounds like stripes, which has the same word root 1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier. Easily confused words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Khan Barron
1212 1551 1106 supposition vene the cognitive process of conjecturing assemble</br> meet noun Greek/Latin root convene Hi Freq. GRE Easy Greek/Latin Barron Manhattan
1213 1106 729 vene venerate assemble</br> meet to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: Greek/Latin root verb convene The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable) Greek/Latin 357 prevalent GRE words Manhattan Prepscholar
1214 729 1107 venerate vent to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: come</br> go verb Greek/Latin root The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable) advent � 357 prevalent GRE words Greek/Latin Prepscholar Manhattan
1215 1107 1065 vent ver come</br> go truth Greek/Latin root advent � veracious =truthful</br> honest </br>veracity =the truth </br>verify =to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate Greek/Latin Root words Manhattan Aristotle
1065 ver truth Greek/Latin root veracious =truthful</br> honest </br>veracity =the truth </br>verify =to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate Root words Aristotle
1216 1552 1556 tangential veracious of superficial relevance if any habitually speaking the truth adj. Latin : from verus "true"</br>Careful : v<u>o</u>racious<>v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an "e") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie “Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1217 1553 1552 tirade tangential a speech of violent denunciation of superficial relevance if any noun adj. Syn: digressive, irrelevant I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1218 1359 verb word Greek/Latin root verbose, Latin words nko
1224 733 vex to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length: verb Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. Common GRE MSU
1225 1554 1553 truculence tirade stubborn and defiant aggressiveness a speech of violent denunciation adj. noun French tirade "a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out" (16c.), from tirer "draw out, endure, suffer, When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1226 1418 vice instead of Latin Prefix vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> Latin words nko
1227 735 vide</br>visibil</br>vis see Greek/Latin root video</br> vision</br> visible Greek/Latin MSU
1228 808 vilify verb Least Difficult FT
1229 1362 vinc</br>vict conquer Greek/Latin root victor</br> victorious</br> vincible</br> Latin words nko
1230 1393 vindicate</br>vindictive vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive verb, adj. Easily confused words Khan
1231 1033 virulent extremely severe or harmful in its effects adj. Synonyms: toxic, deadly, destructive _x005F_x0018_A more likely catastrophe, Mr. Rawles believes, would be a pandemic virulent enough to cause the breakdown of the national sewerage system as well as the grid. Most Difficult FT
1232 809 viscous having a relatively high resistance to flow adj. Synonyms: gummy, glue-like, gluey Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be viscous like tar or so 'light' they float on water. Least Difficult FT
1233 737 viscous</br>vicous Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. adj. Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. Easily confused words MSU
1234 752 vitiate Destroy or impair the legal validity of verb Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati"vitiare"= to make faulty. Same origin as "vice", therefore same pronounciation root "vishiate" _x005F_x0018_The firm admitted that it vitiated its stated standards for evaluating securities in an area where those standards put in question its ability to win business. Least Difficult FT
1235 1034 vitriol Cruel and bitter criticism noun Synonyms: venom, nastiness Given the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Most Difficult FT
1236 1555 1557 unwarranted vituperative incapable of being justified or explained marked by harshly abusive criticism adj. Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say "try harder next time." Instead it gives the sense of "go away and never come back." The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1238 1110 voc</br>vok voice</br> call Greek/Latin root vocal</br> revoke Greek/Latin Manhattan
1239 1035 vociferous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous adj. Synonyms: blatant, clamorous, noisy Ten weeks of ever-more vociferous argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now and June 23rd, when the vote will take place. Most Difficult FT
1240 1366 vol wish</br> will Greek/Latin root volunatary</br> Latin words nko
1241 1133 volatile likely to change rapidly and unpredictably adj. It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decade Common GRE Kaplan
1242 1113 volu</br>volve turn</br> roll Greek/Latin root revolution Greek/Latin Manhattan
1243 1367 vor</br>vour eat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1244 740 voracious craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things. adj. She is a voracious reader. Common GRE MSU
1249 1448 ward in the direction of Latin Suffix forward</br> backward</br> Latin words nko
1250 1556 1558 veracious wary habitually speaking the truth marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adj. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1251 742 wave</br>waive(seewaiver) n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object. noun, verb v. to relinquish We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment. Homophone MSU
1252 1134 waver to go back and forth between choices or opinions verb Some citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions. Common GRE Kaplan
1253 744 waver</br>waiver v. vacillate or move back and forth verb n. release or special exemption a rule Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines. Homophone MSU
1254 750 welter a large number of items in no order; a confused mass noun Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. </br>Deutsch : Durcheinander, Mischmasch At the same time they are subjected to a welter of conflicting pressures—acting as spin-doctors and bean-counters as well as corporate strategists and auditor Least Difficult FT
1255 938 whet Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite) verb Synonyms: arouse, rouse, trigger But sham democracy often whets people’s appetite for the real thin Medium Difficult FT
1260 751 winnow blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff verb Synonyms: sift out, filter out Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in wishing to winnow America’s overstuffed prison Least Difficult FT
1261 816 winsome Attractive or appealing in appearance or character adj. Synonyms: engaging, charming, winning By the time Mr. Pattinson came along as the winsome vampire in Twilight, the teenage rebels were starting the movie already dead. Least Difficult FT
1262 817 wizened Shriveled or wrinkled with age adj. Synonyms: lined, creased, withered His son, himself a wizened old man, is nonplussed by the news; he looks like an eccentric, or maybe the village drunk... Least Difficult FT
1263 1386 wraith</br>wrath wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger noun Easily confused words Khan
1264 1558 746 wary wretched marked by keen caution and watchful prudence extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) adj. adj. Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother Hi Freq. GRE Easy Common GRE Barron MSU
1265 818 wry Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor adj. Synonyms: ironic, sardonic, satirical Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings... Least Difficult FT
1266 1368 xen</br>xeno foreign Greek/Latin root xenophobe</br> Latin words nko
1267 1036 xenophobia Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries noun Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v Most Difficult FT
1268 1369 xer dry Greek/Latin root xerox</br> Latin words nko
1269 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
1270 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
1271 1559 zealot a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun . , Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
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"related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)",
"adj.",
"ic=nature of, like",
"",
"The artist like to work with plastic substances such as wax or clay, as they could be easily molded",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@ -14949,10 +14949,10 @@
"fields": [
"688",
"substantiate",
"to corroborate or give evidence of something",
"make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something, but also to strengthen",
"verb",
"",
"",
"Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen",
"1. the theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -14987,8 +14987,8 @@
"subversive",
"meant to undercut established institutions or norms",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Latin : sub, : \"underneath,\" + vertere, \"to turn.\"=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)",
"The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -15005,8 +15005,8 @@
"sufficient",
"enough for a given purpose",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough",
"The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -15023,8 +15023,8 @@
"superbly",
"ad excellently",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously",
"The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -15077,8 +15077,8 @@
"supplant",
"to overtake or replace",
"verb",
"",
"",
"Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon",
"The computer has<b> supplanted</b> the slide rule",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -15183,10 +15183,10 @@
"fields": [
"697",
"synthesize",
"to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole",
"1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction",
"verb",
"",
"",
"It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@ -16427,8 +16427,8 @@
"wag",
"1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. 2. n. a joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories",
"verb, noun",
"(2) John's reputation as a wag insured he would be invited to many parties.",
"",
"Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br>(2) John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties.",
"Homonym",
"MSU"
],
@ -16644,7 +16644,7 @@
"extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@ -18678,7 +18678,7 @@
"inside",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
"enhance,",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@ -19614,7 +19614,7 @@
"branch",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
"ramification",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@ -19668,7 +19668,7 @@
"sound",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
"sonor",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@ -19973,8 +19973,8 @@
"inane </br> innate",
"inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"in=in + nat=born=>born with",
"He had an innate ability to make inane comments",
"Easily confused words",
"Khan"
],
@ -20604,7 +20604,7 @@
"state of</br> skill",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
"",
"workmanship",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@ -20622,7 +20622,7 @@
"characteristic of",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
"",
"wholesome",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@ -22260,7 +22260,7 @@
"the property of being physically malleable",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22295,8 +22295,8 @@
"preamble",
"a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution",
"noun",
"",
"",
"Latin praeambulus which means \"walking before.\" (a speech, or a document)",
"The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Medium",
"Barron"
],
@ -22329,10 +22329,10 @@
"fields": [
"1525",
"profound",
"situated at or extending to great depth",
"1. situated at or extending to great depth</br>2. showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Profundus literally means \"deep\" in Latin</br>syn 1:deep </br>Syn2:intense, deep, thoughtful, insightful",
"1. The strange creature came from <u>the <b>profound depths</b> of the sea</u>.</br>Rock songs about drugs that <b>try to sound profound</b> are usually dumb",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron"
],
@ -22385,8 +22385,8 @@
"proscribe",
"command against",
"verb",
"",
"",
"Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine",
"Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron"
],
@ -22401,10 +22401,10 @@
"fields": [
"1530",
"qualified",
"meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task",
"1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron"
],
@ -22421,8 +22421,8 @@
"quiescent",
"being quiet or still or inactive",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet",
"1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22437,10 +22437,10 @@
"fields": [
"1532",
"rarefied",
"of high moral or intellectual value",
"1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Syn1 : levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime",
"1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u>",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22457,8 +22457,8 @@
"recluse",
"one who lives in solitude",
"noun",
"",
"",
"Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte",
"St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod",
"Hi Freq. GRE Medium",
"Barron"
],
@ -22475,8 +22475,8 @@
"refractory",
"stubbornly resistant to authority or control",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Latin meaning \"breaking up, obstinate\", also \"not responsive to something.",
"Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Medium",
"Barron"
],
@ -22493,8 +22493,8 @@
"relegate",
"assign to a lower position",
"verb",
"",
"",
"Latin : re- \"back\" + legare \"send with a commission\" =>send to a \"place in a position of inferiority",
"<u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron"
],
@ -22512,7 +22512,7 @@
"a person without moral scruples",
"noun",
"",
"",
"The serial killer was a <b>reprobate</b> who did not care about anyone",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron"
],
@ -22707,10 +22707,10 @@
"fields": [
"1548",
"striate",
"marked with stripes",
"marked with stripes, stria or striations",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"sounds like stripes, which has the same word root",
"1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22781,8 +22781,8 @@
"tangential",
"of superficial relevance if any",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Syn: digressive, irrelevant",
"I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22799,8 +22799,8 @@
"tirade",
"a speech of violent denunciation",
"noun",
"",
"",
"French tirade \"a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out\" (16c.), from tirer \"draw out, endure, suffer,",
"When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22815,10 +22815,10 @@
"fields": [
"1554",
"truculence",
"stubborn and defiant aggressiveness",
"stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity",
"The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22836,7 +22836,7 @@
"incapable of being justified or explained",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22853,8 +22853,8 @@
"veracious",
"habitually speaking the truth",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Latin : from verus \"true\"</br>Careful : v<u>o</u>racious<>v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an \"e\") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie",
"“Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22871,8 +22871,8 @@
"vituperative",
"marked by harshly abusive criticism",
"adj.",
"",
"",
"Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say \"try harder next time.\" Instead it gives the sense of \"go away and never come back.\"",
"The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],