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-"1" "-(o)logy " "study, science, theory " "noun " "" "biology
archeology" "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"2" "a
an " "without
not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical
Atheist =one who does not believe in God
Atrophy=wasting away
deterioration" "asexual
amoral
anarchy
anhydrous
Anabaptist
anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"3" "ab
abs
a " "apart
away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating from normal
Abhor=to hate
detest
Abominate=to detest
Abduct=to take by force
Abstruse=hard to understand
Abstract=considered apart from normal existence" "abnormal
abduct
abductor (muscle)
abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"4" "abate" "to diminish in intensity, become less intense or widespread" "verb" "to cause to diminish in intensity,
Synonyms: subside, die away, die down" "“The Covid pandemic will, with or without successful retaining measures, eventually abate...”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"5" "ac" "sharp
bitter" "Greek/Latin root" "Greek
PIE : be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. SUBFORMS ARE
akros ""at the end
at the top
outermost; consummate
excellent
"" akis ""sharp point
""
akros ""at the farthest point
highest
outermost
""
akantha ""thorn
"" akme ""summit
edge
"" oxys ""sharp
bitter;"" " "Acute =sharp
severe
Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste
Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter
Acidic=something that is sour
Acrimony-bitter animosity
acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"6" "aberrant" "deviating from normal or correct. diverging from the standard type" "adjective" " Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away from"" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation from the normal type" "With this aberrant mindset there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"7" "aberration" "a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected" " noun" "Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away from"" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation from the normal type" "The unexpected results were a statistical aberration" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"8" "abjure" " to reject or renounce" "verb" "From Latin abiurare ""deny on oath,"" from ab ""off, away from"" (see ab-) + iurare ""to swear,
Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow" "“Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they abjure tax increases of any sort forever.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"9" "-able, -ible " "able, can do " "verb adjective" "" "capable
agreeable
visible " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"10" "abreast " "Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information" "adjective " "Synonyms: in touch with, plugged into" "These daily updates were designed to help readers keep abreast of the market" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"12" "abscond" " to leave secretly, evading detection" "verb" "Latin: ab=""off, away from"" + condere ""put together, store,"" itself from com- ""together"" + -dere ""put,""" "The boarding school scholar absconded from the schoolgrounds without informing anyone" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"13" "abstain" " to voluntarily refrain from doing something" "verb" "Synonyms: refrain, desist, hold back" "Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes." "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT" ""
-"15" "abyss" "a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm" "noun" "Synonyms: gorge, ravine, void" "President Maduro announced that, while his country now stood at the edge of an abyss, he would confidently take the country one step forward !" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"16" "acumen" " keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain" "noun" "Synonyms: astuteness, awareness, acuity
Deutsch : Scharfsinn, Geschick" "He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because he lacked business acumen" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"17" "ad " "toward
to" "Greek/Latin root" "Sometimes broader than ad
eg (ac
al
af
an
ap
as
at)" "adhere
adductor (muscle)
adumbrate " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"18" "-ade " "result of action " "verb or noun noun " "" "blockade
lemonade " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"19" "adept " "Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy" "adjective" "Synonyms: expert, proficient, accomplished" "“An abundance of clever people — adept in English law as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"20" "admonish" " scold or to advise firmly" "verb" "" "The security guard admonished the customer to wear a face mask in the store during these CoVid times" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"21" "adulterate" " to contaminate or make impure by introducing inferior elements. " "verb" "" "World class chefs use fresh produce and refuse to adulterate their dishes with canned ingredients." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"23" "advocate" " to recommend, support, or advise, to speak, plead, or argue for a cause, or in another’s behalf. (n) -- one who advocates." "verb" "n. one who advocates" "The teacher advocated for students with special needs" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"24" "aesthetic" " concerned with the nature of beauty and art" "adjective" "" "The critics admire the work of art for its aesthetic value" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"25" "affectation" " fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth" "noun" "" "The poor man’s affectation of wealth did not fool any of the elite at the party." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"26" "-age " "act of
state of
collection of " "suffix" "added to root words (often French) to form a noun " "salvage
storage
forage " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"27" "agere " "act " "Greek/Latin root" "" "agent
agency
agenda " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"29" "aggrandize" "to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation" "verb" "" "The arrogant man’s self-aggrandizing is so annoying that I refuse to listen to him brag" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"30" "agog" " Very eager or curious to hear or see something" "adjective" "Synonyms: excited, impatient, in suspense" "The little kids were agog as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive." "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"31" "-al " "relating to " "verb or noun adjective" "" "sensual
gradual
manual
natural " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"32" "alacrity" " promptness and eagerness" "noun" "
Deutsch : Verve, Eifrigkeit" "Although Apple has in the past expanded its production capacities with alacrity, it was not always able to meet demand" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"33" "-algia " "pain " "Greek/Latin root" "" "neuralgia(pain caused by nerve)
arthralgia (joint pain)
" "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"34" "alleviate" " to relieve a problem or ease a burden" "verb" "From latin : alleviare = to lift up, to raise, to lighten.
Deutsch : mildern, erleichtern" "Do good works, alleviate the suffering and misery, comfort and refresh the sick
Alleviate the effects of the pandemic" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"35" "allure" "the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating" "noun" "Synonyms : attraction, lure, draw.
Deutsch : Reiz, Fazination, Anziehungskraft" "“Yet it was the allure of the Model T for millions of consumers that finally drove the horse off the road.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"36" "altruism" "the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others" "noun" "Synonyms: selflessness, compassion, goodwill.
Deutsch : Uneigennützigkeit, Selbstlosigkeit.
from Latin/(old french) : alter/(altrui) = others" "He was not the first to wonder about the connection between religion and altruism" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"38" "amalgamate" " to combine to or mix together" "verb" "Amalgan = Hg metal alloy for tooth fillings" "The 2 companies amalgamated into one" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"40" "ambiguous" " unclear" "adjective" "adj. open to multiple interpretations. From PIE root *ambhi- ""around"") + agere ""drive, lead, act"" .
Deutsch : unklar" "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for an ambiguous weather forecast" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"41" "ambiguous
ambivalent" "vague; capable of various interpretations" "adjective" "valence = strong, power. being of two minds
holding conflicting feelings or attitudes" "Not only were the statements ambiguous,but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was ambivalent in his opinion. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"42" "ambivalent" "having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone" "adjective" "Synonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure" "“The first was a chronic lack of focus. Right from the start Yahoo was ambivalent about whether it should be a media or a technology company.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"44" "ambrosial" "extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia)" "adjective" "" "The garden with its ambrosial and exotic blossoms and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"45" "ameliorate" " to improve or mitigate a situation" "verb" "From French, latin : améliorer" "Longer breaks significantly ameliorated the working conditions in the factory. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"46" "amenable" " easily convinced or persuaded" "adjective" "From French, latin : ad + mener (= to lead (F), to drive cattle (Latin)" "Group trips with amenable people are pleasant." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"47" "amphi
" "round
" "Greek/Latin root" "" "amphitheater
amphibian
" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"48" "-an, ian " "native of, pertaining to " "noun adjective" "" "American
Martian
antediluvian " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"50" "anachronism" " something old-fashioned, a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic)" "noun" "From Latin/Greek : ""against"" (see ana-) + khronos ""time"" (see chrono-)= something appearing in a time period where it does not belong" "A steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an anachronism. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"51" "analogous" " comparable, similar" "noun" "from Greek : ana ""throughout; according to"" + logos ""ratio, proportionn.
Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy" "One can solve all the other problems in an analagous manner." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"52" "-ance, ancy " "action, process, state " "verb noun" "" "assistance
allowance
defiance " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"53" "annul" "Declare invalid" "verb" "Synonyms: repeal, reverse, rescind" "The election results were annulled after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place." "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"54" "anoint" " to choose for a particular office or position" "verb" "v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony" "Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to anoint her" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"55" "anomalous" "peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)" "adjective" "" "His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"56" "anomaly" " an exception or unusual case" "noun" "" "The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"57" "-ant " "performing, agent " "verb noun" "" "assistant
servant " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"58" "ante " "before " "Greek/Latin root" "sometimes anti (when comes from Italian)
where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti)" "antedate
anteroom
antecedent
anterior " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"59" "antediluvian" "ancient; outmoded; " "adjective" "From latin : ante= before, + deluge = literally ""before the flood"" (of Noah)" "For the development of this logo we chose an ancient antedeluvian technique: the traditional Chinese seal. " "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"60" "anthrop" "man " "Greek/Latin root" "" "anthropology
anthropomorphic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"61" "anti " "against " "Greek/Latin root" "" "antipathy
antitank
anticlimax " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"63" "antipathy" " strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to" "noun" "" "The students voiced their antipathy for homework very loudly." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"64" "antithetical" " contrary to the very nature of" "adjective" "" "Some critics say that democracy is antithetical to the Islamic way of life. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"65" "apathy" "Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm" "noun" "Synonyms: indifference, passivity, ennui" "Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"67" "appease" " to placate, to pacify, to satisfy" "verb" "From latin, french : a ""to"" (see ad-) + pais, from Latin pacem (nominative pax) ""peace"" (see peace)v= to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need)" "These gestures were meant to appease the religious right " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"68" "appropriate " "1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent" "" "(2) The advancing army appropriated food and other supplies from the territories they occupied." "The appropriate use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"69" "aqua " "water " "Greek/Latin root" "" "aquarium
aqueous " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"70" "arbiter" "a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter" "noun" "from French arbitre= ""arbiter, judge""
Synonyms: authority, judge, controller" "The arbiter helps the divorcing couple come to terms on a settlement" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"71" "arbitrary" "Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system" "adjective" "Synonyms: capricious, random, chance" "Since Jake’s teacher disliked him, she came up with an arbitrary punishment to help him remember his homework." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"73" "arbitrate" "to settle a dispute via mediation (n: arbitration)" "verb" "From Latin : arbiter ""a judge, umpire, mediator"". See arbitre (French) = umpire. Verb is arbitratation" "The mediator arbitrated the dispute between the two parties." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"74" "arcane" " secret or known only to a select group" "adjective" "Deutsch : geheimnisvoll, Obskur. Latin arcanus ""secret, hidden, private, concealed" "The traditional healer's arcane rituals confused her." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"75" "archaic" " old-fashioned" "adjective" "adj. no longer in the common usage" "In comparison to portable laptop computers, typewriters are considered archaic" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"76" "archaios " "ancient " "Greek/Latin root" "" "archeology
archetype
archaic
archeozoic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"77" "arch" "leader
first
chief " "Greek/Latin root" "" "monarchy
oligarchy
anarchy
archetype
architect
archbishop" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"78" "arduous" " difficult, taxing, requiring considerable effort" "adjective" "from Latin arduus ""high, steep,"" also figuratively, ""difficult, hard to reach," "Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"79" "articulate" " exhibiting considerable communication skills, well-spoken" "adjective, verb" "Deutsch : 1. redegewandt UND
2. ein Gelenk bilden" "1. His vast vocabulary allowed him to clearly articulate his opinions. 2. The lower jaw articulates with the skull." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"81" "artless" " without artifice. without guile or deception" "adjective" "Synonyms: candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained" "With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hair." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"82" "-ary, ery, ory " "relating to place where or quality" "noun or adjective" "" "dictionary
bravery
dormitory
aviary
ordinary
auditory" "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"83" "ascetic" " austere or self-denying" "adjective" "from Greek : asketes ""monk, hermit,""" "The monk leads an ascetic life." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"85" "assuage" " to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy" "verb" "v. to satisfy a need or appetite" "A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"86" "astonishment" " total surprise, shock" "noun" "from Old French estoner ""to stun, daze, deafen, astound,"" from Vulgar Latin *extonare,
from Latin ex ""out"" + tonare ""to thunder""" "The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"87" "-ate " "cause, make " "noun or adjective verb" "" "liquidate
segregate " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"88" "attenuate" "weaken (adj: attenuated)" "verb" "From Latin : ad ""to"" (see ad-) + tenuare ""make thin""
Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen" "The contract includes a safeguard clause to attenuate possible additional costs demands." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"91" "audacious" " showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)" "adjective" "Synonyms: bold, daring, fearless" "The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy.
The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"92" "audio " "hear
sound" "Greek/Latin root" "" "audiophile(someone who likes music)
audiometer(something that measures sound)
auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"94" "austere" " severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance" "adjective" "from Old French austere ""strict, severe, harsh, cruel""
Synonyms: unadorned, subdued, stark" "Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"95" "auto " "self " "Greek/Latin root" "" "automatic
automaton
auto-immune " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"96" "avarice" " greed" "noun" "From Latin (via French) avaritia ""greed, inordinate desire" "The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"98" "aver" " to assert or allege. to declare" "verb" "Deutsch : beteuern, behaupten.
from Latin ad ""to"" (see ad-) + verus ""true"" - later meaning to assert with confident" "Many of those who voted for the President, his opponent averred, did so because they were rooked by devious lies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"100" "banal" " boring, cliché, commonplace or trite (n: banality)" "adjective" "" "I was bored to death because of his banal conversation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"101" "barefaced" "unconcealed, shameless, or brazen" "adjective" "with face uncovered or shaven;"" see bare + face : Thus, ""unconcealed" "It would be a barefaced lie to claim that there is freedom in Venezuela" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"102" "belie" " give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed" "verb" "" "Janice hoped her smile would belie the sadness she felt." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"103" "bene " "well
favorable " "Greek/Latin root" "" "benefit
benevolent
benefactor
beneficent " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"104" "benign" " gentle, harmless" "adjective" "from Latin ""well born,"" from bene ""well"" + "" from genus ""birth"" " "Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"105" "bi " "two " "Greek/Latin root" "" "bi-partisan
bisexual
biennial
binary
bicuspid
bivalve " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"106" "biased" " prejudiced, displaying partiality" "adjective" "" "The bigot admits that he is biased toward immigrants and stereotypes people according to their race before he ever meets them" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"107" "bible " "book " "Greek/Latin root" "" "bibliography
Bible
bibliophile " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"108" "bio " "life " "Greek/Latin root" "" "biology
biography
bio-active " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"109" "blandishment" "speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something" "noun" "from Latin blandiri ""flatter, soothe, caress, coax,""" "Even though the salesman produced every blandishment he could think of from his bag of tricks, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by his flattery." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"110" "blight" "a thing that spoils or damages something" "noun" "Synonyms: affliction, scourge, bane" "Because of the urban blight that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated to suburban malls." "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"111" "blithe" "showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned" "adjective" "Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé" "The rebellious teenager was blithe about her failing grades." "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"112" "blowhard" "a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way" "noun" "Synonyms: boaster, bragger, show-off" "The self-promoting blowhard talked about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"113" "bolster" "to support or strengthen" "verb" "Old English bolster ""bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up
Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster" "The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would bolster her case against the defendant." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"114" "bombast" "pompous speech (adj: bombastic)" "noun" "Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment.
Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort ""Baumwolle"" ist ähnlich wie ""Bom""" " Madam President, Commissioner, we have no need for sentimentality and bombast on such a serious issue " "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"116" "bombastic" " overblown, theatrical. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated " "adjective" "Synonyms: pompous, blustering, turgid" "If you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use bombastic claims in your commercials." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"117" "bore" "1. v. to cause one to lose interest. 2. v. to drill a hole. adj. similar to or pertaining to objects that drill holes." "" "Pickleworms bore into the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh." "issue" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"118" "boycott" "a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups" "noun" "Synonyms: veto, shunning, rejection" "“Conversely some prominent black women have called for a boycott, seeing Mr. Parker’s past as a disqualifying stain.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"119" "brazen" " bold or open to the point of shocking" "adjective" "Old English bræsen ""of brass, - which then led to brazen-faced (shameless) and then hardened in war" "In a brazen assault, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"120" "breach" "a lapse, gap or break, as in a fortress wall. To break or break through." "noun, verb" "old English for ""break"". Most typical uses are ""breach of contract"" or ""breach of peace"". But also ""breach"" of defenses, breach of etiquette " "The club members never forgot his breach of ettiquette." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"123" "burgeon" " flourish, bloom,to grow or flourish; a bud or new growth (adj: burgeoning )" "verb, noun" "of uncertain origin" "Left untreated, the garden weeds will burgeon and take over the entire property within days" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"124" "burlesque" " a variety show" "noun" "Synonyms: skit, farce, striptease" "“Madame JoJo’s, a burlesque bar in London’s Soho, had its license revoked in 2014 after two bouncers brandished a baseball bat at a rowdy crowd.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"125" "buttress" "to support. a support" "verb, noun" "from old French" "Her good arguments buttressed her credibility" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"126" "caco " "Bad " "Greek/Latin root" "from PIE Kaka=to defecate" "cacophony (bad sound)
cacography(bad handwriting)
cacostocracy(government by the worst in society)" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"128" "cacophony" " loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds" "noun" "Synonyms: racket, noise, clamor" "The cacophony of the middle school band warming up was nearly unbearable for the audience." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"129" "cadge" "to get something by taking advantage of someone" "verb" "From old English ""to get by begging""" "By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to cadge free drinks." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"130" "calumny" " lie or slander, often to damage somone's reputation" "noun" "from Old French calomnie (15c.),
from Latin calumnia ""trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious charge" "The film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge calumny to tarnish the star’s reputation." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"131" "candid" " honest, open" "adjective" "" "When questioned, she held nothing back and gave a candid /response" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"132" "canon" " accepted rules and tenets of a discipline" "noun" """canon written with 1 ""n"" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs from!
n. sacred works/scripture;
in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline" "At the same time, canon law is part of the temporal legal system, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"133" "capacity" " the capability to perform a particular action or fulfill a given function" "noun" "n. a particular position or role " " she served in an advisory capacity" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"134" "caprice" "an impulsive act" "noun" "" "Because John did not think before acting, he could spend years in prison for a silly caprice." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"137" "castigate" " to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severely" "verb" "" "The boss misused performance reviews to castigate his employees" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"141" "caustic" " corrosive. capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical:" "adjective" "adj. bitterly sarcastic" "His caustic remarks spoiled the mood of the party" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"142" "censure" " to express intense condemnation, an official reprimand" "verb" "From French, censurer. Do not confuse with ""censor""" "Since the marine left base without permission, he is expecting both a censure and punishment when he returns tomorrow." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"143" "chauvinist" " someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one" "noun" "1840, ""exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice,"" from French chauvinisme (1839), Nicholas Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon'idolized Napoleon long after it was history" "His sister was chauvinist when it comes to feminism, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"144" "chicanery" "deception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose" "noun" "from French chicanerie ""trickery,"" from Middle French chicaner ""to pettifog, quibble""" "Instead of being truthful on his campaign for sheriff, he resorted to chicanery. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"146" "chorale
corral" "n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir
n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place" "" "Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. " "Maimie always corraled Marnie into serving as secretary for the meetings.
The chorale originated when Martin Luther translated sacred songs into the vernacular language " "Homophone" "MSU" ""
-"147" "chronic" "(Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate" "adjective" "Synonyms: constant, continuing, persistent" "“Pessimists think the productivity problem is chronic. Technological advances, they say, are ever-less revolutionary...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"148" "chronological" " ordered by time" "adjective" "Latin : chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adjectives" "He went through the events in chronological order" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"149" "-cian " "having a specific skill " "noun " "" "magician
optician
physician " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"150" "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "" "Killer of ( ): homicide
parricide(parents)
germicidal
ecocide
suicide
fungicide
senicide (old men)
libricide(old books)
legicide(laws)
uxoricide(wife)
filicide(son/daughter)
floricide(flowers)
infanticide(infants)
genocide(race/kind)
" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"153" "coda" "a concluding event, remark or section" "noun" "Synonyms: ending, finale" "The final section of the song was sealed with a coda that sounded like an entirely different melody." "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"154" "cogent" " clearly laid out and persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe" "adjective" "From French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling" "The politician's clear cogent argument against the war won him many votes in the election" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"155" "commensurate" " in accordance with, proportional" "adjective" "from Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure = with measure
Deutsch : mit Maß" "You will get a salary increase commensurate with your additional responsibilities and work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"157" "compelling" " captivating, very persuasive" "adjective" "Latin com ""with, together"" + pellere ""to drive""" "The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s compelling argument" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"158" "complaisant" "willingly compliant or accepting of the status quo (n: complaisance)" "adjective" "com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing" "Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"159" "comprehensive" " complete and thorough" "adjective" "com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold" "Heather’s comprehensive workout helps tone all of the muscles in her body." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"161" "conflagration" "1. a great fire OR
2. a conflict or war" "noun" "con=with/togethe+ =flagrare ""to burn, blaze, glow" "1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot conflagration gases generated during a fire rise upwards
2. It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries " "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"163" "confound" " to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong" "verb" "Synonyms: contradict, counter, go against" "“Yet in another sense, the Fed has confounded predictions—at least, those it made itself.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"164" "connoisseur" " an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits" "noun" "From French. Note how modern French spells it connaisseur, whereas English follows the old French spelling of connoisseur" "Since you are a wine connoisseur, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"165" "consequential" " as a result of, ""following as an effect or result""" "adjective" "adj. significant or memorable" "The consequential damages of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"166" "constitutus " "stand " "Greek/Latin root" "" "constitution
statute " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"167" "construe" " to interpret" "verb" "same latin/French origin as ""construct"", ie. With/together + piling up= interpret" "Although I tried to pay you a compliment, you have decided to construe my words as an insult" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"168" "consumption" " utilization (esp. of a resource)" "noun" "" "Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to liver damage" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"169" "contend" " assert or claim" "verb" "From old French comptendre : engage in rivalry, compete," "To obtain custody of her children in the divorce, Bridgett will contend her husband is an abusive man" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"170" "contentious" " controversial, causing or likely to cause an argument" "adjective" "from Latin contentiosus ""obstinate, quarrelsome" "As a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"172" "convoluted" " roundabout, not straightforward" "adjective" "From Latin : to roll together,"" from com ""with, together"" (see con-) + volvere ""to roll,""" "My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s convoluted speech" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"173" "copious" " plentiful or abundant" "adjective" "From Latin : ""abundant, plentiful,""" "Take copious notes in class so that you have plenty of review material for the test." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"174" "corporal" "of the body: ""corporal punishment."" a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private." "adjective" "" "1. corporal punishment will still in use during my father's school days. " "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"175" "corporeal" "of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common)" "adjective" "Latin : ""of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual,"" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus ""body"" (living or dead)," "As Jack reached for the ghost, he realized it was not corporeal when his hands went straight through the shape." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"176" "corpus " "body " "Greek/Latin root" "" "corpse
corporal punishment
corpus callosum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"177" "corroborate" "to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration)" "verb" "From Latin : form of com ""with, together,"" + roborare ""to make strong,"" from robur, robus ""strength,"" - same root as robust" "The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. ""The witness corroborted his story.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"178" "corroborate
collaborate" "It's ""L"" like Royalty…..don't get ""L"" and ""R"" confused" "Easily confused words" "" "During the president's election, the 2 scientists collaborated together to find facts to corrobarate their joint theory. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"179" "cosmopolitan" " of or relating to a large city or massive urban area" "adjective" "belonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society.
adj. sophisticated" "With its hugely diverse population, New York City is considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"180" "covet" " to desire something that does not belong to you" "verb" "From old French : to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others," "In the book by Dickens, the miser did nothing but covet money
10th commandment : You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,….." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"181" "cracy " "rule " "Greek/Latin root" "" "democracy
theocracy
technocracy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"182" "craft" "n. skill" "noun" "as adjectie it means ""cunning""- a crafty pickpocket" "The retired teacher is looking for a new craft to take up since she is good at making things with her hands" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"184" "craven" " cowardly to the point of being shameful" "adjective" "From Latin/French where originally cravant initially =""defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered"", but changing later to cowardly" "Because police officers must be fearless,craven people should not apply for positions in law enforcement." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"185" "credence" " belief or trust" "noun" "from Medieval Latin credentia ""belief"". ""credentials"", ""credit"", all have the same roots" "The crazy man’s UFO story was so ridiculous that not a single person gave it any credence." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"186" "cred" "belief " "Greek/Latin root" "" "credence =belief that something is true or valid
credulous =believing things too easily
gullible
incredible =unbelievable
incredulous=skeptical
disbelieving" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"188" "-cule, ling " "very small " "noun or adjective " "" "molecule
miniscule
" "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"189" "culpable" "deserving of blame (n: culpability)" "adjective" "from Old French coupable" "The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"190" "-cy " "action, function " "noun " "" "advocacy
hesitancy
prophecy
normalcy " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"191" "dearth" "lack, scarcity: " "noun" "from Old English deore ""precious, costly"" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th" "The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"192" "decorum" " appropriate behavior or good manners" "noun" "same root at décor" "Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"194" "deference" " respect or polite submission. submission or courteous yielding:" "noun" "" " ""He held his tongue in deference to his father."" (n: deferential. v. defer)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"195" "deflect" " divert or cause to ricochet" "verb" "de=away from + flect = bend" "He deflected the attack with a defty response" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"196" "deft" " skill, acumen" "adjective" "adj. manual dexterity" "The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"197" "deign" "Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity" "verb" "Synonyms: come down from one's high horse" "“If the Senate deigns to consider and confirm a nominee, do not expect changes overnight.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"198" "delineate" " to describe very accurately" "verb" "v. to clearly demarcate a boundary" "v. to render an outline" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"199" "demos " "people " "Greek/Latin root" "" "democracy
demographic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"201" "denigrate" " say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way" "verb" "From Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare ""to blacken; to defame,"" from de- ""completely"" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " "During the election, the crooked politician did everything in his power to denigrate his rival." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"202" "depict" "to show, create a picture of." "verb" "" "The drawings on the cave walls depict the lives of the earliest men on the planet." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"203" "deprecate (deprecation)
depreciate (depreciation)" "to deprecate is “to disapprove,” but in “self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” Depreciate is for talking about loss of monetary value, primarily for assets" "Easily confused words" "" "The deprecated software had already had its full book value depreciated in the finance department" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"204" "deprecation" "disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against" "noun" "Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term" "Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"205" "depredation" "the act of preying upon or plundering: " "noun" "French/latin : from de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + praedari ""to plunder,"" literally ""to make prey of,"" from praeda ""prey""" "The depredations of the invaders demoralized the population." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"207" "derivative" " imitates another work in a way that is unoriginal or uninspiring, an object or idea that is produced from something else" "adjective" "Applies to words (words derive from a parent) to chemistry (a product derives from another one) and to mathematics" "The new antibiotic is listed as a derivative of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"208" "descry" "to make clear, to say" "verb" "Deutsch : entdecken, wahrnehmen" "If you descry illegality contents on the linked websites, we beg for notification" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"210" "desiccate" " to dry out completely" "verb" "from de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + siccare ""to dry""
v. to suck out the vitality and passion" "One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly desiccate." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"211" "desultory" " halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose" "adjective" "
Deutsch : halbherzig
adj. inconsistent or random" "1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. 2)The students were confused by the teacher’s desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"212" "detachment" " objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings" "noun" "from French détachement (17c.), from détacher (see detach). Meaning ""that which is detached"", also in a military sense.
Deutsch : Ablösung" "The woman’s air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husband’s death." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"213" "determinant" " a strong factor in an outcome" "noun" "
Deutsch : Bestimmungsfaktor" "The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end
-" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"214" "di " "two
double " "Greek/Latin root" "" "deductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability." "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"215" "dia " "across
through " "Greek/Latin root" "" "diagonal
dialectic
dialogue
diagnosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"218" "didactic" " educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing" "adjective" "French didactique,
from Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching" "Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were not only didactic but also fun, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"219" "die" "1. v. to cease to live. 2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products" "" "
Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, " "(2) These car models are so similar that the same die can be used for most body parts, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover." "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"221" "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adjective" "" "Because she felt unattractive, Mary was diffident and kept to herself at parties." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"222" "diffident
different
deference" "diffident = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and deference is respect for others. " "Easily confused words" "" "If you treat others with deference, then people will respect you back, and acting differently will not lead to diffidence" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"224" "dirge" " funeral or mourning lament" "noun" "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is from Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : ""Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, Dirge is linked to first word, Direct in English.
now, n. any sad, slow song""" "Elton John wrote and sang the dirge at Lady Di's funeral." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"225" "dis " "not
apart " "Greek/Latin root" "" "disperse
disinherit
disenfranchise
distend " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"227" "disabuse" " to dispel someone’s illusions or false impressions about something. to free a person from falsehood or error: " "verb" "" "We had to disabuse her of the notion that she was invited." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"228" "discern" " to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more things" "verb" "from dis- ""off, away"" (see dis-) + cernere ""distinguish, separate, sift" "Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not discern whether or not his eyes were red." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"229" "discomfort (n)
discomfit (vt)" "discomfort is the lack of ease or comfort whereas discomfit is the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for others
to others" "Easily confused words" "" "" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"230" "discrepancy" " a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the same" "noun" "" "The police were confused by the discrepancy between the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"231" "disingenuous" "not candid or sincere" "adjective" "Synonyms: dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous" "“But shamelessly self-interested and probably contrary to his real views on the EU though it is, the mayor’s move is perhaps not entirely disingenuous.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"232" "disinterested" " objective, unbiased" "adjective" "adj. not invested in the outcome" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"233" "disparage" " to belittle" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"234" "disparaging" "belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage)" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"235" "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adjective" "" "Even though they are identical twins, they have such disparate personalities that it’s impossible to get them confused" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"237" "dispassionate" " impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased" "adjective" "" "Liza is a dispassionate person who rarely displays her emotions to others" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"238" "disregard" " to ignore or pay no attention to" "verb" "" "If you disregard the red light at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"240" "dissemble" " to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign" "verb" "" "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, the politician chose to dissemble his responses" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"241" "dissemble
disassemble" "Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back together." "Easily confused words" "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt
dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation" "the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans." "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"242" "disseminate" " to spread widely (esp. information)" "verb" "" "The pollen will disseminate into the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"243" "dissonance" " a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement" "noun" "" "The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinions." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"244" "diverge" " to split apart, esp. a road or path" "verb" "" "Knowing that everyone would diverge after graduation, she was worried that she would not see her friends anymore." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"245" "docile" "Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive" "adjective" "Synonyms: compliant, obedient, pliant" "“Docile with humans, they are fierce defenders of territory and their young.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"246" "doff" "Remove (an item of clothing)" "verb" "Synonyms: lay hold of, take hold of" "“To don shoes, to doff them, or even to throw them at somebody?”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"247" "dogged" "stubborn or determined: " "adjective" "" "Her dogged pursuit of the degree eventually paid off." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"248" "dogma" " the official beliefs or tenets of particular sect or group" "noun" "" "Although Jake considered himself to be quite religious, he did not blindly follow the dogma of the church. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"249" "dogmatic" "relying upon doctrine or dogma, as opposed to evidence" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"250" "-dom " "quality, realm, office" "noun " "" "freedom
kingdom
wisdom
thralldom " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"251" "dominus " "lord
master" "Greek/Latin root" "" "dominant
dominion " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"252" "dote" "be extremely and uncritically fond of" "verb" "Synonyms: adore, love dearly, be devoted to" "“Falling birth-rates allowed parents to dote on fewer children, who were increasingly likely to go to school.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"253" "dupe" " to deceive or fool" "verb" "" "My brother is a schemer who is always trying to dupe people out of their money." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"254" "dynasthai " "be able " "Greek/Latin root" "" "dynamic
dynamo
dynasty
dynamite " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"256" "eccentric" " quirky or unusual" "adjective" "From Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros ""out of the center"" (as opposed to concentric), from ek ""out"" (see ex-) + kentron ""center"". Meaning now modified to ""odd or whimsical person""" "The eccentric artist was quite happy to walk around with green hair" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"258" "eclectic" " composed of a variety of styles, themes, motifs, etc. selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources:" "adjective" "" " ""Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style."" (n: eclecticism)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"259" "-ee " "one who receives the action " "noun " "" "employee
nominee
refugee " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"260" "effect
affect" "affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s action." "Easily confused words" "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling to use." "The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system." "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"262" "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "" "The instructor’s efficacy was reduced by the lack of educational materials. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"263" "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adjective, n" "" "Angered citizens confronted the factory for the effluent because they carelessly dumped into the Jackson Lake." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"264" "ego " "I
self " "Greek/Latin root" "" "ego
egomaniac
egocentric
" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"265" "elegy" " sad poem or song, often in remembrance of someone deceased" "noun" "" "When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"266" "elicit" " to provoke a response" "verb" "" "In the experiment, the scientist hoped to elicit a response from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"267" "eloquence" " persuasive and articulate speech" "adjective" "" "Since the girl spoke from the heart, the eloquence in her words allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"268" "elusive
effusive" "elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner" "Easily confused words" "" "The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"269" "eminent" " well-known, respected, distinguished" "adjective" "" "Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such an eminent professor." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"270" "emollient" "softening; something that softens" "adjective, noun" "" "The lotion was a great emollient for her dry skin" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"271" "empirical" " based on evidence" "adjective" "" "Our data is based on empirical evidence collected in numerous studies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"273" "emulate" " to imitate or attempt to equal in accomplishment to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)
It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way. " "verb" "" "Sue is going to emulate her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"274" "emulate
imitate" "Emulate means ""to try to be as good or successful as.""
Imitate means ""to copy or fashion oneself after.""" "Easily confused words" "" "He did not limit his actions to imitating his role model, but wished to go further and emulate his idol's success" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"275" "-en " "made of, make " "adjective or verb (ex: widen) " "" "silken
frozen
oaken
wooden
lighten " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"276" "-ence, ency " "action, state of, quality " "noun " "" "difference
conference
urgency " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"277" "encomium" "a formal eulogy or speech of praise" "noun" "" "Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an encomium they had written, praising her work as a teacher." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"279" "endemic
epidemic" "endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time" "Easily confused words" "" "" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"280" "endow" "Provide with a quality, ability, or asset" "verb" "Synonyms: equip, bless, give" "“Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as... J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"282" "enervate" " to exhaust or drain of energy. to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of: (adj: enervating)" "verb" "" "The heat enervated everyone." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"284" "engender" " to cause or give rise to" "verb" "" "His slip of the toungue engendered much laughter." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"285" "engender
endanger" "engender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at risk" "Easily confused words" "" "Some people believe violent video games engender feelings of hostility in young people, thereby endangering them and those around them. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"286" "enhance" " intensify, increase, augment" "verb" "" "When Jane paints her bedroom yellow, she is going to really enhance the room and make it appear brighter." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"287" "enigma" "a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand" "noun" "puzzle, mystery" "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"288" "entitlement" " belief that one deserves things one has not earned" "noun" "n. the rights one is afforded under the law" "The spoiled girl’s sense of entitlement to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"290" "ephemeral" " short-lived or transient; lasting for only a brief time, fleeting (n: ephemera)" "adjective" "Synonyms: fleeting, passing, short-lived" "An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"292" "epi " "upon
over " "Greek/Latin root" "" "epidermis
epidemic
epigram
epitaph
epithet
epiphyte
epistasis
epinephrine
epiphysis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"293" "equable" " even-tempered" "adjective" "adj. not given to much change or variation" "Because she is so equable, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"294" "equivocal" "ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: ""Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were equivocal."" (v. equivocate)" "adjective" "" "x" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"295" "equivocate" " to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive" "verb" "" "Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and equivocate his answers." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"296" "-er, or " "on who, that which " "noun " "" "baker
carpenter
brewer " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"297" "erroneous" " incorrect" "adjective" "" "Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"299" "erudite" " learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)" "adjective" "" "High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are entertaining." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"300" "-escent " "in the process of " "adjective or noun " "" "adolescent
obsolescent
convalescent " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"301" "eschew" " avoid or abstain from" "verb" "" "True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"302" "-ese " "a native of " "noun or adjective " "" "Javanese
Vietnamese " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"303" "-esis, osis " "action, process, condition " "noun " "" "genesis
hypnosis
neurosis
osmosis " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"305" "esoteric" " obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few: " "adjective" "Synonyms: abstruse, obscure, arcane" "The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)
“The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"306" "-ess " "female " "noun " "" "poetess
goddess " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"307" "estimable" " deserving respect, esteem, and admiration" "adjective" "" "Our estimable professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"308" "-et, ette " "small one, group " "noun " "" "midget
octet
baronet
" "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"309" "ethos" "the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community" "noun" "Synonyms: character, atmosphere, climate" "“Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit... leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos.’”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"311" "eulogy" " memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral" "noun" "" "The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspiring." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"312" "ex " "out " "Greek/Latin root" "" "exotic
exterior
extraneous
extemporaneous
exophalmic
exogenous
exothermic
exoskeleton " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"314" "exacerbate" " to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate: " "verb" "" "The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"315" "exacting" " challenging, demanding, grueling" "adjective" "" "Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holidays." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"317" "exculpate" " to exonerate or vindicate; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: " "verb" "" "The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"318" "exigent" " urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing" "adjective" "" "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:" "adjective" "" " ""The cab fare was exorbitant.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"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" ""
-"322" "explicate" " to explain in detail" "verb" "" "If the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer will need to explicate the mistake." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"323" "explicit" "fully and clearly expressed" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"324" "exposition" " a thorough explanation" "noun" "n. a public show or fair" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"325" "extant" "in existence, still existing: " "adjective" "Synonyms: living, still existing, remaining" "The only extant representative of that species.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"326" "extant
extent" "extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something" "Easily confused words" "" "The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known." "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"327" "extraneous" " irrelevant or superfluous" "adjective" "" "If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"328" "extrapolate" " to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"330" "facetious" " glib or flippant; Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor" "adjective" "Synonyms: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek" "“'More disturbing,' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"331" "facilitate" " to make something easier or simpler" "verb" "facile=easy in French. " "Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly facilitates passing the exam" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"332" "faction" "a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics" "noun" "Synonyms: contingent, section, sector" "“One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"333" "fallacious" " relying on a fallacy and thus incorrect/misinformed" "adjective" "From fallacy
Deutsch : irreführend" "He clung to the fallacious hope that she would return." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"334" "fallow" "Inactive" "adjective" "Synonyms: dormant, quiet, slack" "“Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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" "adjective" "adj. invested in cleanliness" "Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"337" "fathom" "a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: " "noun, verb" "" "I couldn't fathom her reasoning on that issue." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"338" "fawn" "to seek favor or attention; to act subserviantly (n, adj: fawning)" "verb" "" "(2)Charlie always fawned over his professors so much that all the other students disliked him." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"339" "fawn" "1. n. a baby deer. 2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner." "" "" "(2)Charlie always fawned over his professors so much that all the other students disliked him." "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"340" "federis (see also roots section) " "league
pact " "Greek/Latin root" "" "federation
confederate " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"341" "feign" "to give false appearance or impression: " "verb" "" "He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned)" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"342" "fervid, fervent" "highly emotional; hot: "" (n: fervor)" "adjective" "" "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"343" "-fic " "making, causing " "adjective " "" "scientific
specific " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"344" "fission
fusion" "fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one" "Easily confused words" "" "Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"345" "flag " "1. n. banner. 2. v. to wane or weaken" "" "" "(2) When the runner's strength begins to flag, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed." "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"346" "flail" "Flounder; struggle uselessly" "verb" "Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm" "“This means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"347" "flaunt
flout" "flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously" "Easily confused words" "Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red light." "He came into the Church, flaunting his riches with his designer clothes, flouting all rules by dancing on the altar. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"348" "fledgling" "a baby bird; an inexperienced person; inexperienced." "noun, adjective" "also implies potential to improve" "Jill is a fledgling skater who must work on her turns more." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"350" "floundering" "struggling:" "adjective" "" " ""We tried to save the floundering business.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"351" "fluctuate" " to shift without apparent pattern" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"352" "fluke" "Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck" "noun" "Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate" "“Was this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"353" "foil" "1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. 2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. 3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. 4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. " "" "(3) She had brought so many obviously unsuitable suitors home to her parents that they acted as foils; when she introduced John, he seemed an excellent prospect by contrast and her parents were happy to agree to the marriage. (4) The unexpected return of their parents foiled their plans for a party." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"354" "foment" " to foster unrest or discontent" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"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" ""
-"356" "forestall" " to hold off or try to prevent; Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time" "verb" "Synonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of" "“To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"357" "fortuitous" "Happening by a lucky chance" "adjective" "Synonyms: fortunate, advantageous, opportune" "“Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"359" "frater " "brother " "Greek/Latin root" "" "fraternize
fraternity
fraternal
fratricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"360" "frugal" " economical, thrifty" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"361" "fry" "1. v. to cook in hot oil. 2. n. baby fish" "" "The newborn fry are easy prey to larger fish in the area." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"362" "-ful " "full of " "adjective " "" "frightful
beautiful
helpful " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"363" "-fy " "make " "verb " "" "fortify
simplify " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"364" "gainsay" " deny or oppose" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"365" "galvanize" " to prod someone into action" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"367" "garrulous" " talkative; verbose; talkative; rambling:" "adjective" "" "We tried to avoid our garrulous neighbor." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"368" "gauche" " socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward" "adjective" "gauche = left (english)/links (
Deutsch)" "His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"369" "geo " "earth " "Greek/Latin root" "" "geology
geography
geocentric
geomancy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"370" "germane" " relevant to the matter at hand" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"371" "glib" " talking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely" "adjective" "" "Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she takes all the glib flattery seriously." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"372" "gossamer" "fine cobweb on foliage; fine gauzy fabric; very fine:" "noun, adjective" "" " ""She wore a gossamer robe.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"373" "graph
gram" "write
record " "Greek/Latin root" "" "graphic
graphite
graphology
telegram" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"374" "gregarious" " sociable, genial" "adjective" "" "Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"375" "guile" "skillful deceit: " "noun" "(v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations)" "He was well known for his guile. " "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"377" "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"378" "hack" "1. v. to chop. 2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "" "(2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"379" "hackneyed" " cliché, trite, banal" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"381" "harangue" " diatribe or rant; a lengthy and aggressive speech" "noun" "Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant
Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade" "“State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices...”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"382" "headlong" "headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought:" "adjective, adverb" "" " ""They rushed headlong into marriage.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"383" "hedonism" " the pursuit of pleasure" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"384" "hetero " "mixed
unlike " "Greek/Latin root" "" "heterogeneous
heterosexual
heterodox
heterodont
hetero atom
heterocyclic
heterozygous
" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"385" "hierarchical" " arranged in rank order or hierarchy" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"386" "homo " "same
alike " "Greek/Latin root" "" "homogeneous
homogenized
homozygous
homolytic fission
Homo sapiens
homonid
homeostasis
homophone" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"388" "homogenous" "of the same or similar kind" "adjective" " uniform, identical" "There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"389" "-hood " "order, quality " "noun " "" "neighborhood
motherhood " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"390" "husband " "1. n. a male spouse. 2. v. to manage frugally. to conserve. ___husbandry n. management." "" "(2) Our mother was so good at husbanding resources that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"391" "hyperbole" " obvious exaggeration for effect" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"392" "-ic " "nature of, like " "adjective " "" "metallic
heroic
poetic " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"393" "-ice " "condition, state, quality " "noun " "" "justice
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 conservatives.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"396" "-id, ide " "something connected to or belonging to " "noun or adjective " "" "fluid
fluoride
torrid
canid " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"397" "idem " "the same " "Greek/Latin root" "" "identity
idiopathic
I
individual " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"398" "ideo " "idea " "Greek/Latin root" "" "ideology
ideation
ideal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"399" "ideological" " relating to a particular belief system or theory" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"400" "idios " "one's own " "Greek/Latin root" "" "idiom
idiosyncrasy
idiopathic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"401" "imminent" " about to happen" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"402" "immutable" "Unchanging over time or unable to be changed" "adjective" "Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast" "“After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"403" "impair" " to hinder or weaken someone or something" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"404" "impecunious" "penniless; poor" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"405" "impediment" " barrier, hindrance, or obstruction" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"406" "imperious" "commanding" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"407" "imperturbable" " remaining calm under any circumstance" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"408" "implacable" " unforgiving" "adjective" "adj. relentless" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"409" "implication" "insinuation or connotation (v. implicate)" "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"410" "implicit" " implied or insinuated without being directly stated" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"411" "imply" "to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)" "verb" "" " ""She implied she didn't believe his story.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"412" "improvidence" "an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: " "noun" "" "Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"413" "imprudence" " bad judgment" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"414" "impudent" " disrespectful" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"415" "in " "in " "Greek/Latin root" "" "incarcerate
incorporate
inculcate
induction
inductance
indigenous
indicator
inspiration " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"416" "in
im " "not " "Greek/Latin root" "" "incredible
ignoble
inglorious
inhospitable
infinite
infinitesimal
immoral " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"417" "inadvertent" " by accident or unintentional" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"419" "inchoate" " rudimentary, in the beginning stages" "adjective" "" "The act of writing forces one to clarify incohate thoughts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"420" "inconclusive" " indeterminate or unresolved" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"421" "incorrigible" "not capable of being corrected: """ "adjective" "" "The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"422" "incredulous (credulous)
incredible (credible)" "incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe" "Easily confused words" "" "The incredulous judge listened to the witness' incredible story that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"423" "indebted" " owing money" "adjective" "adj. owing gratitude to someone or something" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"424" "indefatigable" " cannot be made tired" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"425" "indelible" "permanent; unerasable; strong: """ "adjective" "" "The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"426" "indigenous
indigent" "1. local, native
2. poor, needy" "Easily confused words" "" "The ingenous population was hungry and indigent" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"427" "indolent" " lazy" "adjective" "adj. idle" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"428" "-ine " "having the nature or characteristic of " "adjective or noun " "" "feminine
masculine
medicine " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"429" "ineffable" "undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"431" "infer" " to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts)" "verb" "" "New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"432" "imply
infer " "Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion" "Easily confused words" "" "The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"433" "ingenious" "clever: (n: ingenuity)" "adjective" "" "She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"435" "ingenuous" " naïve or innocent ;unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: " "adjective" "" "Wilson's ingenuous response to the controversial calmed the suspicious listeners." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"436" "ingenious (ingenuity)
ingenuous (and disingenuous)" "Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature." "adjective" "genuous comes from same root as genuine" "Einstein was ingenious while his wife was ingenuous" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"437" "inhibit" "to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited)" "verb" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"438" "inimical" " harmful or hostile" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"440" "innocuous" "harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"441" "inscrutable" " enigmatic, incomprehensible" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"442" "insensible" "numb; unconscious: unfeeling; insensitive:" "adjective" "" "Wayne was rendered insensible by a blow to the head. ""They were insensibile to the suffering of others.:" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"443" "insensible
insensitive" "When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills" "" "" "X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"445" "insipid" " bland, uninspired, inane; lacking zest or excitement; dull" "adjective" "Synonyms: boring, vapid, dull.
Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad.
from Latin from in- ""not"" + Latin sapidus ""tasty,"" from sapere " "“It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"447" "insular" " of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive: tight-knit and isolated; uninterested in matters outside one’s immediate sphere " "adjective" "" "Newcomers found it difficult to make friends in the insular community. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"448" "intensive" " concentrated and in-depth" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"449" "inter " "between " "Greek/Latin root" "" "interact
interstellar
interpret
interstitial " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"450" "intermediary" " a go-between" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"451" "intimate" " close (as in a relationship)" "adjective" "adj. particularly private" "v. to imply" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"452" "intractable" " unmanageable" "adjective" "adj. stubborn or obstinate" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"454" "intransigent" " uncompromising, obstinate ;stubborn; immovable; unwilling to change: " "adjective" "" "She was so intransigent we finally gave up trying to convince her. (n: intransigence)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"455" "intrepid" " bold and adventurous" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"456" "inveterate" " ingrained, habitual" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"457" "invulnerable" " indestructible, impervious to harm" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"458" "-ion, sion, tion " "act of, state of, result of " "noun " "" "contagion
infection
aversion " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"460" "irascible" " irritable, testy, touchy, prone to outbursts of temper, easily angered" "adjective" "Synonyms: irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered" "“He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"461" "irresolute" " wishy-washy, hesitant" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"462" "-ish " "origin, nature, resembling " "noun adjective (however, often the adjective is used as a nounoun ex: ""The Spanish"" meaning the people of Spain)" "" "Spanish
foolish
impish" "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"463" "-ism " "system, manner, condition " "noun " "" "alcoholism
feminism
heroism
communism " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"464" "-ist " "one who, that which " "noun" "" "pianist
elitist " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"465" "-ite " "nature of, quality of " "noun or adjective" "" "dynamite
graphite
sulfite
neophyte " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"466" "-ity, ty " "state of, quality " "noun " "" "captivity
clarity " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"467" "-ive " "causing " "adjective or nouns derived from adjectives " "" "conclusive
festive
restive
abusive " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"468" "-ize " "to make (like) " "verb " "" "emphasize
anthropomorphize " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"470" "laconic" " taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words" "adjective" "Synonyms: brief, concise, terse" "The student’s laconic response suggested that she did not know very much about the topic the professor was discussing." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"471" "latent" "present or potential but not evident or active (n: latency)" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"472" "laud" " to praise" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"474" "laudable" "praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)" "adjective" "" "Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is a laudable goal." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"475" "legis (lex) " "law " "Greek/Latin root" "" "legal
legislature " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"476" "-less " "without " "adjective " "" "worthless
mindless
guileless " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"477" "leviathan" "giant whale, therefore, something very large" "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"478" "lexis " "word " "Greek/Latin root" "" "lexicon
lexicography " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"479" "liber " "free
book " "Greek/Latin root" "" "liberty
library
liberal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"480" "lied" "1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad." "" "This opera was inspired by a traditional lied." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"482" "litigation" " legal proceedings" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"483" "locus " "place " "Greek/Latin root" "" "locality
local
circumlocution " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"484" "loquacious" "talkative" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"487" "lucid" " clear and coherent; Showing ability to think clearly" "adjective" "Synonyms: rational, sane, in one's right mind" " ""He made a lucid argument to support his theory.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"488" "lugubrious" "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" "adjective" "Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad" "“The lugubrious strains of 'Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now' waft across a sunny beach in Acapulco.”" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"489" "lumber" "1. n. wood used for building. 2. v. to move heavily or without grace." "noun, verb" "(2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. " "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"490" "luminous" " full of light" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"491" "-ly " "like " "adverb " "" "clearly
fearlessly " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"492" "macro " "large " "Greek/Latin root" "" "macroeconomics
macroscopic
macrophage " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"494" "magnanimity" " generosity and nobility of spirit" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"495" "maladroit" " clumsy, awkward, inept" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"496" "malevolent" "malicious; evil; having or showing ill will: " "adjective" "" "Some early American colonists saw the wilderness as malevolent and sought to control it." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"498" "malleable" " pliant or pliable" "adjective" " easily influenced" "Children’s moods are often malleable since children are greatly affected by their surroundings." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"499" "mania " "obsession " "Greek/Latin root" "" "maniac
Beatlemania " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"500" "maverick" " an unorthodox person or rebel" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"501" "mendacity" " untruthfulness, dishonesty" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"502" "-ment " "act of, result " "noun" "" "contentment
amendment " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"503" "mercurial" " easily changeable, fickle" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"504" "meter" "measure " "Greek/Latin root" "" "metronome
speedometer
odometer " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"505" "meticulous" " paying close attention to detail" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"506" "micro " "small " "Greek/Latin root" "" "microscope
micron
micrometer
microorganism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"507" "milk" "1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. 2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit." "noun, verb" "(2) John became very good at milking his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"509" "misanthrope" " person who hates humanity; one who hates people: " "noun" "" "He was a true misanthrope and hated even himself." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"510" "misnomer" "incorrect name or word for something" "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"511" "misogynist" "one who hates women" "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"513" "mitigate" " to improve a painful, unpleasant, or negative situation; to make less forceful; to become more moderate; to make less harsh or undesirable: " "verb" "" "He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"514" "mit
miss" "send " "Greek/Latin root" "" "mission
transmit
remit " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"516" "mollify" " placate" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"517" "mono " "one
single " "Greek/Latin root" "" "monocle
monopoly
monogamy
monovalent
monomania
monarchy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"518" "monotony" " boredom and repetition" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"519" "mor(t)" "death " "Greek/Latin root" "" "mortician
mortuary
moribund
morbid
mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome
grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying
decaying immortal =living forever
unable to die" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"520" "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. 2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "" "(2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our mufflers and mittens in the winter." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"521" "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"522" "munificent" " very generous" "adjective" "Synonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsome" "“Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"523" "naïve" " inexperienced or gullible" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"524" "nascent" " just beginning or in the early stages" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"525" "nefarious" "wicked
evil: " "adjective" "" "a nefarious plot." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"526" "neglect" " to abandon or leave uncared-for" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"527" "-ness " "state of " "adjective noun" "" "carelessness
uselessness " "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"529" "nomen " "name " "Greek/Latin root" "" "noble
ignominy
nomenclature
nominal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"531" "notoriety" " fame for doing something negative or criminal" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"532" "nuance" " subtle shades of difference" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"534" "obdurate" " stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion" "adjective" "" "The obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"535" "obscure" " mysterious or not well-known" "adjective" "v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"536" "obsequious" " overly fawning and helpful in a way that is disingenuous" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"537" "obstinate" " stubborn, uncompromising" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"538" "obviate" "to prevent by anticipatory measures; to make unnecessary:" "verb" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"539" "obviate" " to forestall the need for something" "verb" "v. to prevent" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"542" "occult" " the mystical and supernatural" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"543" "offset" " to counterbalance or counteract" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"544" "-oid" "like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance)" "noun or adjective noun or adjective that is similar to or has the qualities of the original word" "" "asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid" "Suffix" "MSU" ""
-"545" "olfactory" " relating to smell or the sense of smell" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"546" "olig " "few " "Greek/Latin root" "" "oligarchy
oligopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"547" "omniscience" " the quality or state of being all-knowing" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"548" "onerous" " difficult or burdensome" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"549" "opaque" "not transparent or transluscent; dense; difficult to comprehend, as inopaque reasoning" "adjective" "" "Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than , grams." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"551" "opportunism" " the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"552" "opprobrium" " criticism or condemnation" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"553" "oscillate" " to swing back and forth between two points, poles, or positions" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"554" "ossified" "turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:" "adjective" "" " ""The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"555" "ostentatious" " overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth" "adjective" "" "Owning a mansion doesn’t imply ostentation, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"556" "outstrip" " to overtake or outrun" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"557" "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"558" "painstaking" " attentive to detail, meticulous" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"559" "panegyric" "a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing" "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"560" "partial" " incomplete" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"561" "partisan" " a devoted supporter of a group, cause, or person" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"562" "patent" " blatant, obvious" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"563" "pater " "father " "Greek/Latin root" "" "paternal
paternity
patricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"564" "paucity" " scarcity, poverty" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"565" "peccadillo" "a small sin or fault" "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"566" "ped" "foot " "Greek/Latin root" "" "pedestrian
pedal
pedicure
podiatrist " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"568" "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"569" "pedestrian" " boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"570" "perfidious" "deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"571" "perfidy" " treachery or deceit" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"572" "perfunctory" " done without much effort, care, or thought" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"573" "peri " "around " "Greek/Latin root" "" "peripatetic
periscope
perineum
peritoneum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"574" "peripheral" " on the edge or periphery; not centrally important" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"575" "permeate" " to pervade or penetrate throughout" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"576" "perseverance" " persistence in the face of obstacles" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"577" "peruse" " to read something carefully and closely" "verb" "v. to read something informally or quickly (context is important for this word!!!!)" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"578" "pervasive" " found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"579" "petulant" "easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"580" "phage (see roots section also) " "eat " "Greek/Latin root" "" "phagocyte
phagocytosis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"581" "phenomena" " things that happen" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"582" "philanthropy" "tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization" "noun" "" "The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"583" "philo " "love " "Greek/Latin root" "" "philosophy
philanthropy
philanthropist =one who loves humanity
philology =the love of words
philosophy =the love of wisdom
philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps
bibliophile –a lover of books" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"585" "phlegmatic" " cool and unruffled; sluggish" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"586" "phob" "" "Greek/Latin root" "" "phobia
" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"587" "phon (see roots section) " "" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"588" "pith" " the essential substance of something" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"590" "placate" " to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:" "verb" "Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify" " ""The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"591" "plastic" "related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"594" "plausible" " believable, reasonable" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"597" "plummet" " to fall quickly and far" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"598" "polarize" " to cause a sharp division between two groups" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"599" "polein " "sell " "Greek/Latin root" "" "monopoly " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"600" "polemical" " angry, hostile, harshly critical" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"601" "polis" "city " "Greek/Latin root" "" "political
metropolitan " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"602" "poly" "many " "Greek/Latin root" "" "polygamy
polyphonic
hoi polloi " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"603" "ponderous" "heavy; massive; awkward; dull: " "adjective" "" "A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"604" "port
porto " "carry " "Greek/Latin root" "" "porter
export
transport
portable" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"605" "post " "after " "Greek/Latin root" "" "post script (p.s.)
ex post facto
post hoc
post-mortem " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"607" "pragmatic" "dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories" "adjective" " practical" "A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"608" "pre " "before " "Greek/Latin root" "" "premier
preview
premium
prescient " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"609" "precarious" " uncertain or unstable" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"610" "preceded" " went before" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"611" "precipice" "cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance" "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"613" "precipitate" "to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly" "verb" "adj. hastily and not well-considered" " ""Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"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" ""
-"616" "prescient" " knowing things before they happen, prophetic" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"617" "presumptuous" " overly familiar; invades social boundaries" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"618" "prevail" " to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent" "verb" "v. to convince or persuade" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"620" "prevaricate" " to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question" "verb" "During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend." "When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"621" "pristine" " untouched, clean, pure" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"622" "pro " "before
in favor of " "Greek/Latin root" "" "project
projectile
" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"623" "probity" " integrity and honor" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"624" "prodigal" "rashly wasteful:, wastefully extravagant" "adjective" "" " ""Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique."" The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"626" "prodigious" " enormous, immense, gigantic" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"627" "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"628" "proliferate" " to multiply and spread rapidly" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"630" "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"631" "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"632" "prospective" " potential or likely" "adjective" "adj. applicable to the future" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"633" "psych" "mind
soul " "Greek/Latin root" "" "psychology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"634" "publicus " "people " "Greek/Latin root" "" "public
republic
pub
publican " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"635" "pulchritudinous" "beautiful (n: pulchritude)" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"636" "pusillanimous" "cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty:" "adjective" "" " ""The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"637" "qualification" " credential" "noun" "n. a modifying statement" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"639" "quotidian" " relating to the everyday or mundane" "adjective" "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" ""
-"640" "rarefy" "to make or become thin; to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)" "verb" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"641" "rationalize" " to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid" "verb" "v. to repair a relationship" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"642" "reconcile" " to bring into harmony" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"643" "recondite" " arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people" "adjective" "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 recondite terms of the contract." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"644" "refute" " to rebut or disprove" "verb" "Latin : from re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will refute the defendant’s claim of innocence." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"645" "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adjective" "" "relentless and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"646" "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"647" "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"648" "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove)." "noun" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"649" "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"651" "rescind" " to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"652" "respectively" "ad in the sequential order previously given" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"653" "restive
restful" "restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect." "" "" "The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"654" "reticent" " hesitant to speak" "adjective" "adj. introverted or silent" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"655" "reverent" " solemn and respectful" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"656" "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"657" "riparia " "river " "Greek/Latin root" "" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"658" "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"659" "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"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" ""
-"662" "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. 2. v. to deplete or weaken." "" "(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer from it." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"663" "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"664" "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"665" "saturnine" "having a gloomy or morose temperament" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"667" "scope " "examine " "Greek/Latin root" "" "microscope
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. " "" "(3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"669" "scrib
script" "write " "Greek/Latin root" "" "transcribe
scribe
script " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"670" "secular" " of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones)" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"671" "sediment" " material that settles at the bottom of a body of water" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"672" "sedulous" "diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful" "adjective" "(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)" " ""Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"674" "simultaneous" " occurring at the same moment" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"675" "sin (sys before b
p
or m) " "together
with " "Greek/Latin root" "" "synchronize
symphony
sympathy
syncretic
syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"676" "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. 2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "" "(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"677" "solicitous" " considerate, attentive" "adjectiveadjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"678" "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "" "solo
solitary
desolate =lonely
dismal
gloomy
solitary =done alone
by yourself
soliloquy–the act of speaking to oneself" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"680" "sparse" " scattered or scarce" "adjective" "adj. austere and unadorned" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"682" "specious" " spurious; appearing true but actually false" "adjective" "" "Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"683" "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"684" "spurious" " fake or false" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"685" "stolid" " calm and dependable" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"686" "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. 2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "" "(2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"687" "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"688" "substantiate" " to corroborate or give evidence of something" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"689" "subter " "under
secret " "Greek/Latin root" "" "subterfuge
subtle
subaltern
subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"690" "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"691" "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"692" "superbly" "ad excellently" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"693" "superficial" "only covering the surface:""" "adjective" "" " ""A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"695" "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"696" "sycophant" " a fawning, insincere admirer" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"697" "synthesize" " to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"699" "tacit" " unspoken; implicit" "adjective" "" ": ""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)" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"702" "tele " "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "" "telegraph
telephone
teleology " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"703" "temper" "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" 2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." "" "(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"704" "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"706" "tenuous" " weak, flimsy, insubstantial" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"707" "timorous" " meek or timid" "adjective" "same root as ""timid""=shy" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"709" "tirade (diatribe)" "an angry speech or rant" "noun" "" " ""His tirade had gone on long enough.""" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"710" "torpor" " tiredness, lethargy" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"712" "tortuous" " winding or twisty . twisted; excessively complicated: " "adjective" "Note: Don't confuse this with torturous.. Synonum complicated" "Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"713" "tractable" "" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"714" "tractable" " can be easily influenced or managed. ability to be easily managed or controlled: " "adjective" "" "Her mother wished she were more tractable. (n: tractibility)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"715" "trans " "across " "Greek/Latin root" "" "transport
transcend
transmogrify " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"716" "transient" " passes quickly; short-lived" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"717" "turpitude" "depravity; baseness: " "noun" "" "Mr. Castor was fired for moral turpitude." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"719" "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"720" "unadorned" " plain; unembellished" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"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" ""
-"723" "untenable" " weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"724" "utilis " "useful " "Greek/Latin root" "" "utility
utilitarian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"725" "vacillate" " to shift between multiple options or opinions" "verb" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"726" "vacuous" "empty; without contents; without ideas or intelligence:: " "adjective" "" "She flashed a vacuous smile." "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"727" "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"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" ""
-"730" "veracity" " Truth and factual accuracy" "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"732" "verbose" "wordy; long-winded; loquacious" "adjective" "Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, long-winded" "The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"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" ""
-"734" "vexation" " state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned." "noun" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"735" "vide
visibil
vis " "see" "Greek/Latin root" "" "video
vision
visible" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"737" "viscous
vicous" "Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. " "" "" "Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"739" "volatile" " easily changeable or extreme; unstable" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"740" "voracious" "craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things." "adjective" "" " She is a voracious reader." "Common GRE" "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" "" "(2) John's reputation as a wag insured he would be invited to many parties." "" "Homonym" "MSU" ""
-"742" "wave
waive (see waiver)" "n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object." "" "v. to relinquish " "We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment." "Homophone" "MSU" ""
-"743" "waver" "to hesitate or to tremble" "verb" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"744" "waver
waiver" "v. vacillate or move back and forth" "" "n. release or special exemption from a rule" "Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines." "Homophone" "MSU" ""
-"745" "whimsical" " fanciful or capricious" "adjective" "" "" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"746" "wretched" "extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)" "adjective" "" "" "Common GRE" "MSU" ""
-"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 lands." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"749" "upbraid" "Find fault with (someone)" "verb" "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke.
Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. From 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" ""
-"750" "welter" "a large number of items in no order; a confused mass" "noun" "Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle.
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 auditors.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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 prisons.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"752" "vitiate" "Destroy or impair the legal validity of" "verb " "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap.
Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören.
from Latin ""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" "‘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" ""
-"753" "fringe" "the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity" "noun" "Synonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodox" "“Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"754" "garner" "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)" "verb" "Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble" "“Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"755" "gist" "the substance or essence of a speech or text" "noun" "Synonyms: quintessence, main idea
Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt" "The gist of the matter is…" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"756" "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adjective" "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine
Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a ""goose summer"", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)" "The gossamer-thin fabric of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"757" "grovel" "Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo" "verb" "Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter.
Deutsch : " "“She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?)”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"759" "impetuous" "Acting or done quickly and without thought or care" "adjective" "Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty
Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsiv" "“The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"760" "ingrate" "an ungrateful person" "noun" "
Deutsch : undankbar.
from Latin : in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" "“Greater liberty... over the past generation is abused by ingrates who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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" ""
-"763" "inert" "Lacking vigor" "adjective" "Synonyms: idle, inactive, underactive" "“America’s founders, he argued, put their faith in reasoned discussion among citizens and believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an inert people.' “" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"764" "lax" "Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful" "adjective" "Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent.
Deutsch : Lasch" "“Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (for being too lax) and Greece (for being too tight).”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"765" "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adjective" "Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "“Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"766" "livid" " furiously angry" "adjective" "Synonyms: infuriated, irate, fuming" "“A livid Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"767" "loll" "Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way" "verb" "Synonyms: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself.
Deutsch : sich rekeln" "“The pair loll on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"768" "lurid" "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms" "adjective" "Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized.
Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell.
from Latin : pale, the colour of bruises, ghastly" "“Their absence from the public eye, especially in a Western country with an abundant supply of good hospitals, tends to spark lurid rumours of illness and even death.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"769" "mar" "Impair the quality or appearance of" "verb" "Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage
Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen" "“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" ""
-"770" "mince" "Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval" "verb" "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" "“President Barack Obama didn’t mince his words in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"771" "minion" "a follower or underling of a powerful person" "noun" "Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey.
Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai" "“Its minions have set up thousands of social-media “bots” and other spamming weapons to drown out other content.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"772" "mirth" " Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter" "noun" "Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as ""merry"".
Deutsch : Heiterkeit." "“A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"773" "modest" "not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive" "adjective " "Synonyms: ordinary, simple, plain" "“They can be seen in the modest dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"774" "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered" "adjective" "Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy" "“Mr. Macron’s can-do political energy stands out in morose France, home to 10% unemployment and growth last year of just 1.1%.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"775" "muse" " a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist" "noun" "Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus" "“Mr. Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Galore.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"776" "oblique" "Not explicit or direct in addressing a point" "adjective" "Synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout" "“'Fire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"777" "opaque" "Not able to be seen through; not transparent" "adjective " "Synonyms: cloudy, obscure" "“But Mr. Kim is so opaque and so little is known about how decisions come about in the capital, Pyongyang, that deterring North Korea is fraught with difficulty.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"778" "overwrought" "(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction" "adjective" "Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated" "“She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"779" "pertain" "be appropriate, related, or applicable" "verb" "Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to" "“Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"780" "pine" "Miss and long for the return of" "verb" "" "“Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"782" "platitude" "A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or tho" "noun" "Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplace" "“For most of her end-of-term grilling by the liaison committee... she wore an aquiline scowl, quibbling with the questions and, when pushed, cleaving to evasive platitudes...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"783" "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "" "“Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"784" "posit" "Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument" "noun" "Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit" "“Mr. Ansar and his co-authors assume this margin is 40%: they posit a ratio of expected benefits to costs of 1.4 for every project.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"785" "prodigal" " a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return" "noun" "" "“As the 73-year-old Mr. Obiang becomes frailer, his sons, including the prodigal Teodorín, have begun jockeying to succeed him.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"786" "prophetic" " Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future" "" "Synonyms: predictive, visionary" "“As the depleted council began, Metropolitan Kallistos Ware... said he still hoped it could avoid being mired in Orthodoxy’s internal woes and 'speak in a firm, prophetic voice' to humanity.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"787" "purist" " a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures" "noun" "Synonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist" "“From this purist point of view, there is only one Christian church worthy of the name....”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"788" "pyre" " a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony" "noun" "" "“Yet Ms McInerney takes the story deeper, skillfully setting a funeral pyre 'for that Ireland'...”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"789" "quack" " a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field" "noun" "Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud" "“That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industry.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"790" "reticence" " the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily" "noun" "Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint" "“Mr. Harding is more comfortable with facts; with classic English reticence, he buries his family’s responses in footnotes and summaries.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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 rue 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" ""
-"794" "strut" "Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait" "verb" "Synonyms: swagger, prance, parade" "“Dogs strut their stuff on its pavements tricked out in tutus, hoodies, boots, overalls and trousers.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"795" "sublime" "of very great excellence or beauty" "adjective" "Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic" "“Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"796" "surly" "Bad-tempered and unfriendly" "adjective" "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" ""
-"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" ""
-"798" "taunt" " A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone" "noun" "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" "adjective" "Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish" "“A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"800" "temperate" "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)" "adjective" "Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant" "“It can remain temperate in such a close orbit only because Proxima is a red dwarf, and thus much cooler than the sun. “" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"801" "terse" "Sparing in the use of words" "adjective" "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" ""
-"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" ""
-"803" "torrid" "Full of difficulty or tribulation" "adjective" "" "“The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"804" "transgression" " an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct" "noun" "Synonyms: offense, crime, sin" "“It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila.”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"805" "treacherous" "Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception" "adjective" "Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious" "" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"806" "vapid" "offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland" "adjective" "Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting" "“Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers.'”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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" ""
-"808" "vilify" "" "" "" "" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"809" "viscous" "having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid" "adjective" "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" ""
-"810" "oxy" " oxys
oxy- ""sharp
bitter
""" "Greek/Latin root" "a subfrom of the Greek
PIE root ""ac"": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. " "oxalic
oxide
oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)
oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)
paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)
anoxic(lack of oxygen)
" "Root words" "SMB" ""
-"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" ""
-"812" "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adjective" "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…”" "Least Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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" ""
-"816" "winsome" "Attractive or appealing in appearance or character" "adjective" "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" "adjective" "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" ""
-"818" "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adjective" "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" ""
-"820" "abasement" " the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation" "noun" " from Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare ""bring lower,"" from ad ""to, toward"" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense of ""lower, depress"" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete
Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated abasement and humiliation by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"822" "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement,""
Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs
Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro." "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"823" "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adjective" "Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer
Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic" "The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism. " "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"825" "apostle" " a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause" "noun" "Synonyms: proponent, promoter, propagandist" "“On the website of this apostle of anti-Americanism, there is an article rejoicing in the fact that the United States need no longer be treated as an enemy... “" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"826" "apprise" "Inform or tell (someone)" "verb" "Synonyms: notify, let know, advise" "The secret services are useful in apprising their governments of the intentions of others" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"827" "armada" " a fleet of warships" "noun" "Synonyms: flotilla, squadron, navy" "“This month he also unveiled plans to send an armada of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"828" "arson" " the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property" "noun" "Synonyms: incendiarism, pyromania" "Fire investigators suspected arson when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"830" "barrage" " A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows" "noun" "Synonyms: abundance, mass, profusion" "He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a barrage of hailstones" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"831" "bevy" " a large group of people or things of a particular kind" "noun" "word of unclear origin.
Synonyms: group, crowd, cluster" "Because my mother wrote a bevy of items on her grocery list, I was in the store for nearly two hours" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"832" "boor" " an unrefined, ill-mannered person" "noun" "Synonyms: lout, oaf, ruffian" "“End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a boor.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"833" "bucolic" "Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied" "adjective" "Synonyms: rustic, rural, pastoral" "“General Electric... is now swapping its bucolic site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"834" "canonical" "(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon" "adjective" "Synonyms: established, authoritative" "“The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same canonical works by European men from centuries past.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"835" "capricious" "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical" "adjective" "Synonyms: fickle, inconstant, changeable" "The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"836" "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender" "noun" "Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "“As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"837" "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adjective" "Synonyms: cautious, wary, careful" "“'This is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death.'”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"838" "coalesce" "Come together and form one mass or whole" "verb" "Synonyms: merge, unite, fuse" "“As they radiate away, the waves tend to coalesce to form two main shock waves.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"839" "coffers" " the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution" "noun" "coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables
=Koffer in Deutsch,
but coffers= resources, money, finances" "The new tax filled public coffers but later slowed the economy" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"840" "condone" "Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)" "verb" "Synonyms: disregard, let pass, excuse" "“Rashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"841" "contrite" "Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence" "adjective" "Synonyms: regretful, sorry, apologetic" "“As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"842" "credulous" "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïve" "adjective" "Synonyms: gullible, naive" "“Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"843" "demur" "Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance. to object or raise concerns" "verb" "Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue" "“Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more “meaningful fighting” about issues of substance.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"844" "depravity" " Moral corruption; wickedness" "noun" "Synonyms: vice, perversion, deviance" "“He condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"845" "deride" "Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule" "verb" "Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at" "“Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities...”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"846" "diatribe" " a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something" "noun" "Synonyms: tirade, harangue, onslaught" "“CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news. “" "357 prevalent GRE words" "FT" ""
-"847" "dictum" " a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle" "noun" "Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom" "“Sometimes the old army dictum 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"848" "diffuse" "Spread out over a large area" "verb" "Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated" "“The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"849" "dilate" "Make or become wider, larger, or more open" "verb" "Synonyms: enlarge, expand" "“By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"850" "discordant" "Disagreeing or incongruous" "adjective" "Synonyms: divergent, opposing, clashing" "“It represents an opening of musical trade routes between two often discordant sides of the world.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"851" "divest" "Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment" "verb" "“So far the protesters have managed to persuade 220 cities and institutions to divest some of their holdings...”" "Droll" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"852" "droll" "Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement" "adjective" "Synonyms: funny, humorous, amusing" "“Karo Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"853" "echelon" " a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society" "noun" "from French échelon ""level, echelon,"" literally ""rung of a ladder,"" itself from Late Latin scala ""stair
Synonyms: level, rank, grade" "“The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"854" "eddy" "(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way" "verb" "Synonyms: swirl, whirl, spiral" "“Above all, Hokusai was a master of line and pattern, inscribing his forms within contours that eddy and spill like the currents of a mountain stream.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"855" "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person" "noun" "Synonyms: statue, statuette, figure" "“The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"856" "elucidate" "Make (something) clear" "verb" "Synonyms: explain, make plain, illuminate" "“One was from almost 600 people who had completed... a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"857" "endemic" "(Of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. prevalent in or native to a certain region, locality, or people: " "adjective" "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" ""
-"858" "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "" "“The only way to know for sure is to run the experiment (Mr. Lind's exotic epistemologynotwithstanding).”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"859" "epithet" " an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse" "noun" "Synonyms: name, label, smear" "“Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingual din.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"860" "errant" "Erring or straying from the proper course or standards" "adjective" "Synonyms: offending, guilty, culpable" "“He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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" ""
-"863" "extol" "Praise enthusiastically" "verb" "Synonyms: go wild about, wax lyrical about" "“This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"864" "façade" " the face of a building" "noun" "Synonyms: front, frontage, exterior" "“Its grey stone façade and arched doorways convey a feeling of prosperity, a splash of high finance in this small county town in eastern China...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"865" "fetid" "smelling extremely unpleasant" "adjective" "Synonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling" "“The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"866" "florid" "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose.""" "adjective" "Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent" "“A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"867" "flout" "Openly disregard" "verb" "Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against" "“It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"868" "foible" " a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character" "noun" "Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity" "“The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests).”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"870" "frenetic" "Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way" "adjective" "Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied" "“Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good management.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"871" "gall" " Bold, impudent behavior" "noun" "Synonyms: insolence, nerve, audacity" "With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment." "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"872" "galvanize" "" "" "" "" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"873" "gambit" " a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage" "noun" "Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy" "“What began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"874" "goad" "Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction" "verb" "Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on" "“Her words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"876" "gouge" "Overcharge; swindle" "verb" "" "“They do not want monopolists to gouge consumers and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"877" "grandiloquent" "Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner" "adjective" "Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent" "“The authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"878" "grouse" "complain pettily; grumble" "verb" "Synonyms: moan, groan, protest" "“Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"879" "hapless" "(Especially of a person) unfortunate" "adjective" "Synonyms: unlucky, luckless, out of luck" "“By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"880" "homage" " Special honour or respect shown publicly" "noun" "Synonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration" "“Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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 imbued with subtler forms of sexism.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"883" "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "“The Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"884" "inculcate" "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction" "verb" "Synonyms: imbue, infuse, inspire" "“The tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"885" "indolence" " Avoidance of activity or exertion" "noun" "Synonyms: laziness, idleness, slothfulness" "“The indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"886" "inquest" " a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death" "noun" "Synonyms: enquiry, investigation, inquisition" "“A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"888" "itinerant" "Traveling from place to place" "adjective" "Synonyms: peripatetic, wandering, roving" "“Her first America-set film is a freewheeling road movie in which an 18-year-old escapes a dysfunctional family by joining a group of itinerant young misfits.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"890" "largesse" " Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others" "noun" "Synonyms: liberality, munificence, bounty" "“All else equal, such largesse should indeed give the economy some temporary vim.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"891" "leery" "Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions" "adjective" "Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard" "“The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"892" "limpid" "(especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious" "adjective" "Synonyms: lucid, plain, understandable" "“Unlike many writers of Spanish, he preferred short, simple sentences, and they gave his writing a limpid intensity.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"893" "loquacious" "Tending to talk a great deal" "adjective" "Synonyms: talkative, voluble, communicative" "“Edwina, Williams’ mother, was judgmental, frigid and pious, but also as loquacious as her husband was laconic.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"895" "malign" "evil in nature or effect" "adjective" "Synonyms: harmful, bad, malevolent" "“Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"896" "maudlin" "Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental" "adjective" "Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose" "“Alas, he never really fixed his state’s finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"897" "milieu" " a person’s social environment" "noun" "Synonyms: sphere, background, backdrop" "“Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive...'”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"898" "mire" "involve someone or something in (a difficult situation)" "verb" "Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil" "“Ms Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"899" "modish" "Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable" "adjective" "Synonyms: modern, trendy, in" "“With these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"901" "nascent" "just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential" "adjective" "Synonyms: emerging
beginning
dawning" "“Weakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"902" "natty" "(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable" "adjective" "Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair" "“The British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"903" "nexus" " a connection or series of connections linking two or more things" "noun" "Synonyms: union, link" "“Some chapters read like a thriller, because they offer a microscopic look at the unwholesome nexus between Germany’s media, politics and judiciary.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"904" "nonplussed" "(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react" "adjective" "Synonyms: baffled, confounded" "“And as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"905" "normative" "Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm" "adjective" "" "“...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"906" "opine" "Hold and state as one’s opinion" "verb" "Synonyms: suggest, say, declare" "“The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"907" "pallid" "(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health" "adjective" "Synonyms: white, pasty, wan" "“Its protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"908" "panache" " Flamboyant confidence of style or manner" "noun" "Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair" "“Second, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"909" "paragon" " a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality" "noun" "Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar" "“Despite the reasons to see it as a paragon of modernity, Odebrecht has long been accused of winning business in an old-fashioned and less admirable way.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"910" "parry" "Answer (a question or accusation) evasively" "verb" "Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid" "“In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"911" "penchant" " A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something" "noun" "Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference" "“Mr. Gorsuch also shares Mr. Scalia’s literary talents: he is an elegant writer with a penchant for playful eruditio.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"912" "pithy" "(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive" "adjective" "Synonyms: concise, brief, compact" "“Academics are not known for brevity in writing. And physics does not lend itself to pithy introductions.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"913" "plethora" " a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Synonyms: excess, overabundance, surplus" "“Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"915" "presage" "be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)" "verb" "Synonyms: point to, mean, signify" "“Stock markets are set to open down today, and the election could presage a longer slump if investors feel that the uncertainty generated... will harm growth and corporate profits.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"916" "prolific" "(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works" "adjective" "Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive" "“It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"917" "proxy" " a person authorized to act on behalf of another" "noun" "Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in" "“...Mr. Thaksin’s sister Yingluck, who took over his political movement after he left the country and who in 2011 was elected prime minister as his proxy.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"918" "prudish" "having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity" "adjective" "Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody" "“Several Pacific nations ban cross-dressing (another hand-me-down from prudish Victorians).”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"919" "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation" "“Qualms about the force’s quality extend beyond their handling of demonstrators.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"920" "quell" "Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)" "verb" "Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify" "“So the correct response is to...plump up the capital cushions of its vulnerable banks with enough public money to quell fears of a systemic crisis.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"921" "quibble" "Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter" "verb" "Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick" "“One can quibble with some of the detail; perhaps the labour market participation rate can rise again, particularly if baby boomers find they don't have enough money with which to retire.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"923" "recalcitrant" "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority" "adjective" "Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable" "“In a move that may test the mettle of recalcitrant Senate Republicans, Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a widely respected and politically moderate judge...”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"924" "recant" "Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief" "verb" "Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract" "“Analysts who predict turmoil are warned to shut up or recant.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"925" "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adjective" "Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "“The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism…”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"926" "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adjective" "Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "“Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"927" "savant" " a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist" "noun" "Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage" "“The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"928" "soliloquy" " an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play" "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" ""
-"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" ""
-"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" ""
-"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" ""
-"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" ""
-"933" "syntax" " the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language" "noun" "" "“The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syntax.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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" ""
-"936" "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner" "adjective" "Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair" "“Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusade.”" "Medium 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 thing.”" "Medium Difficult" "FT" ""
-"939" "abeyance" " a state of temporary disuse or suspension" "noun" " French from à ""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open,"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come from this.
Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"941" "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adjective" "from Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free from pain or torment"" ""
Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communiqué" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"942" "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Synonyms: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they bilk the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue." "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"943" "canard" " an unfounded rumor or story" "noun" "from French canard ""a hoax,"" literally ""a duck""
Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisper" "“The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be an embarrassing canard.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"944" "catalyst" " a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze)" "noun" "Synonyms: stimulus, impetus, spark" "Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of character" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"945" "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" "from Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense.
Synonyms: emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger." "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"946" "cloture" " (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote" "noun" "The French word for ""closure"", with the ""s"" dropped out, like hopital/hospital" "You need majority support of parliamentarians to invoke cloture and end the filibuster." "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"947" "compendium" " a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject" "noun" "Synonyms: compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jokes" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"948" "conscript" "Enlist (someone) compulsorily" "verb" "Synonyms: draft, recruit, call up" "“Most Israelis are conscripted into the military" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"949" "cosset" "Care for and protect in an overindulgent way" "verb" "Synonyms: indulge, pander to" "“With a big haul, Scotland’s politicians could perhaps afford to cosset oil firms. Without one, the young nation might have to milk them harder than ever.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"950" "coterie" " a small group of people with shared interests or tastes" "noun" "From French coterie ""circle of acquaintances,"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land from a feudal lord from cotier ""tenant of a cote""
Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circle" "He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"951" "daguerreotype" " A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor" "noun" "Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy : L. Daguerre" "He showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor " "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"952" "dilettante" " a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something" "noun" "Synonyms: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer" "“This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007.”" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"953" "diurnal" "(Of animals) active in the daytime" "adjective" "From Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus ""wintery"", nocturnal=active at night.
Synonyms: daily, everyday" "Our body clock follows a diurnal rhythm." "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"954" "dross" " something regarded as worthless" "noun" "Old English dros=""the scum thrown off from metals in smelting,"" similar to German Drusen=""dregs, husks""
Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debris" "Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of." "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"955" "dyspeptic" "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression" "adjective" "From Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest,"" from dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested,""
Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)" "As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"956" "ebullient" "Cheerful and full of energy" "adjective" "Latin pp ebullientem ""to boil over,"" literally or figuratively, from ex ""out, out of"" (see ex-) + bullire ""to bubble"" origin similar to boil, bubble
Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" "Charlie’s ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the office" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" ""
-"957" "edify" "Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually" "verb" "Modern French édifier: ""build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building
Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlighten" "The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"958" "egress" " the action of going out of or leaving a place" "noun" "from Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step)
Deutsch : Austritt
Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawal" "The data is stored in the router egress queue until it is serialised onto the physical wire" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"959" "ersatz" "(Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else" "adjective" "Synonyms: artificial, substitute, imitation" "During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with ersatz coffee" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"960" "erstwhile" "former" "adjective" "from mid English, erst =""first, at first; once, long ago; till now"" itself from Old English ærest soonest, earliest, ""
Synonyms: old, past, one-time" "The erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his ""baby""" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"961" "euphony" " the quality of being pleasing to the ear" "noun" "from Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice,"" = well sounding
Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality" "I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"962" "expiate" "Atone for (guilt or sin)" "verb" "Synonyms: make amends for, make up for" "To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three months." "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"964" "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" "from French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss""
Deutsch : Aufruhr
Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"965" "frieze" " a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling" "noun" "" "“A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"966" "fusillade" " a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession" "noun" "from French fusillade, from fusiller ""to shoot""
Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment" "“But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war. “" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"967" "gaffe" " an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator" "noun" "from French gaffe ""clumsy remark,""
Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error" "Goofy makes non-stop gaffes" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"968" "gainsay" "Speak against or oppose (someone), deny" "verb" "Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to" "“She was too young to know better, let alone gainsay her wicked uncle.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"969" "gerontocracy" " a state, society, or group governed by old people" "noun" "" "“But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"970" "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adjective" "Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic" "“In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"971" "hegemony" " Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others" "noun" "Synonyms: leadership, dominance, dominion" "“Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"972" "hermetic" "Insulated or protected from outside influences" "adjective" "Synonyms: airtight, sealed" "“More worryingly, there was a hermetic logic to them which, with the passions they aroused, made it possible to see how they could beguile and thrill many more.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"973" "heterodox" "not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs" "adjective" "Synonyms: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting" "“Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"974" "homogeneous" "of the same kind; alike" "adjective" "Synonyms: uniform, identical, unvaried" "“It also has proportionately more immigrants than almost anywhere else. Next to London, famously cosmopolitan cities like Paris and Berlin are actually rather homogeneous.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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 rural idyll.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"977" "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adjective" "Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "“Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"978" "impugn" "Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)" "verb" "Synonyms: call into question, challenge" "“Impugning Mr. Abe’s motives is too cynical. His commitment to economic revival was no doubt sincere...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"979" "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve" "“This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"980" "incubus" " a cause of distress or anxiety" "noun" "" "“The Japanese people, freed of the incubus of a war industry which by 1938 was absorbing 61 per cent of their national income, have a chance of recovering...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"981" "knell" " the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral" "noun" "Synonyms: toll, ringing, chime" "“The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"982" "lachrymose" "Inducing tears; sad" "adjective" "Synonyms: sad, tearful, weepy" "“This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a lachrymose speech or even an appalling outfit.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"983" "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Synonyms: interval, gap" "“This insane lacuna in the justice system reflects extreme systemic prejudice by drivers against cyclists, and would be easy enough to fix.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"984" "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Synonyms: castigate, chastise, condemn" "“Yet the president was lambasted for his otherworldly complacency.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"985" "larceny" " Theft of personal property" "noun" "Synonyms: stealing, robbery, pilfering" "“But there are still no checks and balances on its exercise, as the larceny of governors illustrates.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"986" "libertine" "a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion" "adjective" "Synonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligate" "“There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"988" "maelstrom" " a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil" "noun" "Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil" "“The execution of its leaders, as much as the Easter Rising itself, triggered a maelstrom of events: a surge of anti-British rage...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"989" "magnate" " a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman" "noun" "Synonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogul" "“Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate. “" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"990" "malaproprism" " the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect" "noun" "Synonyms: misuse, solecism, blunder" "“And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"991" "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind" "“[Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"992" "monolithic" "large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform" "adjective" "Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "“Four things have made Europe a harsher environment for the centre left: its own success, structural change in the economy, a reduced fear of political extremes and the decline of monolithic class groups.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"994" "myopic" "nearsighted" "adjective" "Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "“They are also myopic, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"995" "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Synonyms: the all-time low, zero" "“Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"996" "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice" "“Mr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"997" "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive: " "adjective" "Synonyms: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The noisome odor of the dump carried for miles." "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"998" "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Synonyms: cure, prescription, answer" "“It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"999" "occlude" "Stop, close up, or obstruct" "verb" "Synonyms: block, cover, shut in" "“Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1000" "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia" "“'It is the right that has inherited the ambitious modernist urge to destroy and innovate in the name of a universal project,' Tony Judt, a British historian, lamented in 'Ill Fares the Land', a paean to social democracy he dictated on his death bed.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1001" "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Synonyms: array, range, collection" "“'The panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the law’s provisions individually.'”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1002" "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley" "“Both enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1003" "paucity" " the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts" "noun" "Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth" "“Yet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1004" "pellucid" "Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adjective" "Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable" "“Turning a crowd from hostility to adoration through pellucid, charismatic truthtelling is a venerable Hollywood trope...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1005" "phalanx" " a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation" "noun" "" "“A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1006" "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "“By choosing such an unimpeachably serious and artistic project as its first film production, the company has made anyone who grumbles seem like a philistine.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1007" "pique" " a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight" "noun" "Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation" "“The Russians have responded with predictable pique—just as many refused to condemn the violence of their football hooligans...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1008" "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "Synonyms: diatribe, invective" "“Marion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1009" "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Synonyms: synopsis, summation" "“His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1010" "prosaic" "Commonplace; unromantic" "adjective" "Synonyms: ordinary, everyday" "“However, while it is large-scale evacuations at times of crisis that grab attention, the biggest risks that business travellers face are more prosaic.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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" ""
-"1012" "querulous" "Complaining in a petulant or whining manner" "adjective" "Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy" "“Their querulous, hostile or annoyed faces recur in her work from the late 1950s.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1013" "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency" "“Horrible conditions do not guarantee revolts, and moderately bad conditions do not necessarily thwart them. The question is what to make of the relative quiescence of America’s poor.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1014" "quixotic" "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical" "adjective" "Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic" "“In one chapter... the director probes some of the quixotic visionaries driving the digital revolution forward.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1015" "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "“The latest continental raconteur eager to spin Ireland’s tale is the European Union.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1016" "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense" "“There must be redress by an independent tribunal for those who have been mistreated.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1017" "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Synonyms: feast, banquet" "“Lunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1018" "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adjective" "Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqué" "“When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1019" "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adjective" "" "‘The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena...”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"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)" "adjective" "Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured" "“Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1021" "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen" "“After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1022" "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adjective" "Synonyms: lingual, semasiological" "“Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1023" "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Synonyms: appellation, moniker" "“This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.'”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1024" "soporific" "Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep" "adjective" "Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "“In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1025" "supine" "Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adjective" "Synonyms: weak, spineless" "“Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1026" "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adjective" "Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed" "“They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics.”" "Most 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 China.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1028" "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adjective" "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 successor.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1029" "turgid" "(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic" "adjective" "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" ""
-"1030" "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Synonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " ""They easily took advantage of the tyro.""" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1031" "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" "Synonyms: insult, affront" "“Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are lagging.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1032" "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adjective" "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 capital.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1033" "virulent" "extremely severe or harmful in its effects" "adjective" "Synonyms: toxic, deadly, destructive" "‘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" ""
-"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" ""
-"1035" "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous" "adjective" "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" ""
-"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 vote?”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1037" "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection" "“The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" ""
-"1038" "ambi " "both sides " "Greek/Latin root" "" "ambidextrous (both-handed)
ambivalent (be in 2 minds)" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1040" "am
ami" "love" "Greek/Latin root" "" "amiable -friendly
pleasant
lovable
amicable =characterized by friendliness
amity -friendly and peaceful relations
amorous -showing romantic love
enamored=inflamed with love
captivated" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1041" "avi" "bird" "Greek/Latin root" "" "Aviary =a large enclosure for birds Aviatrix =a female airplane pilot Aviation =the art of designing or operating aircraft" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1043" "cog" "to know" "Greek/Latin root" "" "Cognizant=fully informed
conscious
cognition =process of acquiring knowledge
incognito =disguised so no one knows you
recognize =to discover that one knows
cogitate =to think carefully about" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1044" "col
con
com" "with " "Greek/Latin root" "" "collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1045" "dol" "pain
suffering" "Greek/Latin root" "" "Condolence = expression of sympathy
Indolence = a state of being lazy or slothful
Doleful = sorrowful
mournful
Dolorous = full of pain or sorrow" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1046" "dys" "abnormal
bad" "Greek/Latin root" "" "dyspepsia =abnormal indigestion
dystopia =an imaginary place of total misery
dyslexia =impairmentof the ability to handle word
dysfunctional =poorly functional" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1047" "eu" "good
well" "Greek/Latin root" "" "euphemism =replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive one
euphony =having a pleasant sound
euphoria =feeling of well=being
eulogy =speech in praise of someone
eugenics =the study of hereditary improvement of a race" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1048" "extra" "outside
beyond" "Greek/Latin root" "" "extraordinary =beyond ordinary
extraterrestrial =outside the Earth
extrovert =an outgoing person
extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1049" "gen
o
e
genesis" "birth
gender
family
kind
race (genre)" "Greek/Latin root" "" "genealogy =the study of the history of a family
generation =all the people born at approx the same
genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes
Congenital =existing from birth" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1050" "grat" "pleasing" "Greek/Latin root" "" "gratify =to pleasesomeone
grateful =feeling thankful
gratuity =a tip
token of appreciationin
gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1051" "loc
loq" "speak" "Greek/Latin root" "" "Grandiloquent =pompous or inflated in language eloquent =speaking beautifully and forcefully loquacio loquacious =very talkative circumlocution=roundabout talk elocution =art of clear & expressive speaking" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1052" "mal
male" "bad
evil
ill " "Greek/Latin root" "" "malfunction=not functioning properly
malevolence=ill will
malicious =showing strong ill will
malediction=a curse
malign=to speak ill about someone
maladroit =clumsy
tactless" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1053" "meta" "beyond
change
between" "Greek/Latin root" "" "metaphysics =study of nature and reality
metamorphosis =a complete change of form
metastasis =the transmission of disease to other parts of the body." "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1054" "morph" "shape
form" "Greek/Latin root" "" "metamorphosis =complete change of form
morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms
amorphous =without distinct shape or form" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1055" "nat" "born" "Greek/Latin root" "" "innate =included since birth
nascent =starting to develop
natal =relating to birth
natural =gotten at birth
not afterward" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1056" "ob
op" "against
opposition
" "Greek/Latin root" "" "object =to be against something
obscure =hard to understand
obstruct=hinder
obfuscate=confuse
darken
obtuse –not sharp
dull
obstreperous –noisly defiant.Unruly" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1057" "omni" "all" "Greek/Latin root" "" "omnipotent =with all the power
omniscient =knowing all things
omnipresent=present everywhere
omnivorous =eating all foods" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1058" "pan" "all
any
everyone" "Greek/Latin root" "" "panacea =a cure for all diseases or problems
panorama =an allaround view
pantheism =the worship of all gods
pandemic =affecting all" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1059" "path" "feeling
emoition" "Greek/Latin root" "" "empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feeling
sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest
sympathy=harmony or agreement
sharing someone’s feelings
antipathy=a feeling of great dislike" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1060" "purge" "clean" "Greek/Latin root" "" "Purge =remove anything undesirable
purgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin
expurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1061" "sci" "to know" "Greek/Latin root" "" "conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong
conscious =knowing what is happening
omniscient =knowing everything
prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1062" "somn" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "" "insomnia =inability to fall asleep
somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep
somnolent =feeling sleepy
Somnambulist=sleep walker" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1063" "theo" "god" "Greek/Latin root" "" "monotheism =belief in one god
polytheism =worshiping more than one God
theology =the study of religion
god
etc
theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1064" "tractable" "pull" "Greek/Latin root" "" "attract =to pull nearer
distract =to drag attention away fromsomething
Intractable=stubborn" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1065" "ver" "truth" "Greek/Latin root" "" "veracious =truthful
honest
veracity =the truth
verify =to make sure that something is true
veritable
averasseverate" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1066" "viv" "life" "Greek/Latin root" "" "Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life
vital =pertaining to live
vivacious =high-spirited and full of life
convivial=sociable" "Root words" "Aristotle" ""
-"1067" "ger" "old age" "adjective" "" "geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly gerontocracy =the rule of the elders gerontology =the science of aging." "" "SMB" ""
-"1068" "grand" "" "" "" "grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient
grandiose=pretentiously grand
aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater
grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic " "" "SMB" ""
-"1069" "vac" "empty" "Greek/Latin root" "" "evacuate =to empty a dangerous place
vacant =empty
not occupied
acation =a time without work
vacuous =lacking intelligence" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" ""
-"1070" "belli" "war" "Greek/Latin root" "" "bellicose =warlike in manner or temperament
belligerent =hostile
ready to fight
rebel =person who opposes and fights" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1073" "cis" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "" "incision
precision" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1074" "cosm" "order
world" "Greek/Latin root" "" "cosmos
microcosm " "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1075" "cycl" "circle" "Greek/Latin root" "" "cycle
cyclone" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1077" "dict" "word
speak
say" "Greek/Latin root" "" "dictate
dictation
dictator" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1078" "duc
duct" "carry
lead" "Greek/Latin root" "" "conduct
conducive" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1079" "fac
fact" "do
make" "Greek/Latin root" "" "facsimile
manufacture" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1080" "fect" "do
make" "Greek/Latin root" "" "perfect" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1081" "form" "shape" "Greek/Latin root" "" "uniform
reform" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1082" "fort" "strong" "Greek/Latin root" "" "fortify
fort
fortifications
" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1086" "log
logy" "speech
study of dialog" "Greek/Latin root" "" "analogy" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1087" "man
manu" "hand" "Greek/Latin root" "" "manage
manual " "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1088" "mater
matri" "mother
home" "Greek/Latin root" "" "matriarch
maternity" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1089" "medi" "middle" "Greek/Latin root" "" "median
mediocre" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1091" "multi" "many" "Greek/Latin root" "" "multiply" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1092" "nom
nym" "name" "Greek/Latin root" "" "nominate
synonym " "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1093" "pater
patri" "father" "Greek/Latin root" "" "paternal
patriarch" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1094" "pathy" "feeling
suffering" "Greek/Latin root" "" "sympathy" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1097" "scend" "climb" "Greek/Latin root" "" "ascend
descend" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1098" "script" "written language" "Greek/Latin root" "" "postscript" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1099" "secut" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "" "consecutive
non sequitur" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1100" "sent" "feel
think" "Greek/Latin root" "" "sentient
consent
sentiment" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1101" "sequ" "follow" "Greek/Latin root" "" "sequence
subsequently" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1102" "tact" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "" "contact
tactless (without feeling)" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1103" "tempor" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "" "contemporary" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1104" "tract" "pull
draw out" "Greek/Latin root" "" "tractor
attractive" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1105" "trans" "across
move" "Greek/Latin root" "" "transit
transient" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1106" "vene" "assemble
meet" "Greek/Latin root" "" "convene" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1107" "vent" "come
go" "Greek/Latin root" "" "advent " "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1108" "vers" "turn" "Greek/Latin root" "" "reverse
versatile" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1109" "vert" "turn" "Greek/Latin root" "Do NOT confuse with French ""vert""
which means green" "convert" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1110" "voc
vok" "voice
call" "Greek/Latin root" "" "vocal
revoke" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1111" "vox" "vox populi" "Greek/Latin root" "" "'voice of the people'" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1112" "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adjective" "" "The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1113" "volu
volve" "turn
roll" "Greek/Latin root" "" "revolution" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" ""
-"1115" "lethargic" "lacking energy" "adjective" "" "It’s not uncommon to feel lethargic for weeks or even months after major surgery." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1116" "paradox" "a statement that contradicts itself but might be true" "noun" "" "The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing paradox." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1117" "pedant" "a person who makes an excessive display of learning" "noun" "" "Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1118" "acro
akro" "at the top
at the end
outermost; excellent" "Greek/Latin root" "a subfrom of the Greek
PIE root ""ac"": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. " "acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit)
acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega))
acronym(sharp name=use of first letters)
acrophobia(fear of heights)
acropolis(city at the top)
" "Root words" "SMB" ""
-"1120" "desiccate" "remove the moisture from (something)" "verb" "" "The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1121" "enervate" "cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken" "verb" "" "The boxer used a swift left uppercut to the jaw to enervate his opponent." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1122" "engender" "to produce, cause, or give rise to (something)" "verb" "" "Political debates can engender controversy regarding the subjects discussed." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1123" "fervid" "intensely enthusiastic or passionate" "adjective" "" "The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1124" "garrulous" "excessively talkative" "adjective" "" "The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1125" "ingenuous" "innocent and unsuspecting" "adjective" "" "The scam artist preyed on ingenuous nursing home residents." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1126" "loquacious" "tending to talk a great deal" "adjective" "" "The loquacious professor was known for his five-hour lectures." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1127" "lucid" "very clear and easy to understand" "adjective" "" "The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the concepts presented." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1128" "misanthrope" "a person who dislikes humankind" "noun" "" "The neighborhood misanthrope surrounded his yard with barbed wire to keep people away." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1129" "para" "1. Greek origin = alongside
coming from
beyond; altered; contrary; irregular
abnormal
2. Latin origin =""defense
protection against; that which protects from
""" "Greek/Latin root" "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)
paramedic (someone alongside a medic)
paraphrase (restatement=coming from phase)
parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)
paresis (altered ie
partial paralysis)
paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"")
parameter (used alongside to measure system)
paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side
left side)
paranormal (beyond normal)
parasite (alongside food)" "2. LATIN origin :
parachute (protect from falling)
parasol (protect from sun)
" "Greek/Latin " "SMB" ""
-"1130" "placate" "to make (someone) less angry or hostile" "verb" "" "A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1131" "vacillate" "to waver between different opinions or actions" "verb" "" "Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1132" "venerate" "regard with great respect" "verb" "" "To venerate the fire chief’s forty years of service, the department held a special banquet." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"1133" "volatile" "likely to change rapidly and unpredictably" "adjective" "" "It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decades." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" ""
-"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" ""
-"1137" "agr" "field" "Greek/Latin root" "" "agriculture
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1138" "alt" "High" "Greek/Latin root" "" "alto (high pitched singer)
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1139" "alter" "other" "Greek/Latin root" "" "alter-ego
alternative
alternate
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1141" "anim" "life spirit" "Greek/Latin root" "" "animation" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1142" "ann
annu
enni" "year" "Greek/Latin root" "" "annual
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1144" "aper" "open" "Greek/Latin root" "" "aperture" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1145" "apt" "fit" "Greek/Latin root" "" "aptitude
apt
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1148" "aster
astr" "star" "Greek/Latin root" "" "astral
astronomy" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1153" "ambul" "walk
move" "Greek/Latin root" "" "ambulance" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1155" "arbor" "tree" "Greek/Latin root" "" "arboreal(pertaining to trees)
arboretum(where trees are culitivated)
arborcide(killing of trees)" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1157" "apo
apho" "away
off
separate" "Greek/Latin root" "" "apogee (furthest away)" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1158" "bas" "low" "Greek/Latin root" "" "bass
base
basement
bas-relief
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1163" "brev" "brief
short" "Greek/Latin root" "" "brevity
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1164" "bar" "pressure
weight" "Greek/Latin root" "" "barometer" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1165" "burs" "pouch
purse" "Greek/Latin root" "" "bursary(stipend)
bursar(treasurer of a college)" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1166" "cad
cas" "fall" "Greek/Latin root" "" "cascade
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1167" "cand" "white
shining" "Greek/Latin root" "" "candescent(shining)
candella" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1168" "cap
capt
cept" "take
hold" "Greek/Latin root" "In old legal documents determining seizure of assets
the header was entitled ""document of caption""- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text " "captivity
captive
capture
captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults)
captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1169" "capit" "head
main" "Greek/Latin root" "" "capitulate
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1170" "carn" "flesh/плоть" "Greek/Latin root" "" "carnivor
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1173" "cent" "hundred" "Greek/Latin root" "" "centimeter
centurion
cent
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1174" "chrom" "color" "Greek/Latin root" "" "chromograph
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1175" "chron" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "" "chronology
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1177" "clin" "lean
bend" "Greek/Latin root" "word-forming element meaning ""slope
slant
incline" "incline
decline
recline
clinometer
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1180" "card" "heart" "Greek/Latin root" "" "cardio
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1184" "curr
curs" "run" "Greek/Latin root" "" "current
courier
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1185" "cata" "down
against completely
intensive
according to" "Greek/Latin root" "" "catabatic wind(downslope)
catapult(throw against intensely) catastrophe(intense against what is expected)
catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)
cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)
cataclasm(great breaking down)
cathode(lower negative pole)
catheter(lets down liquid out of body)
catacomb(underground burial place)
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1186" "caust
caut" "to burn" "Greek/Latin root" "" "caustic soda
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1187" "cerebr" "brain" "Greek/Latin root" "" "cerebral
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1188" "cert" "sure" "Greek/Latin root" "" "certitude
certain
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1189" "chrys" "gold
yellow" "Greek/Latin root" "" "chrysthanium" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1190" "cruc" "cross" "Greek/Latin root" "" "crucify
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1193" "dec" "ten" "Greek/Latin root" "" "decade
decennial
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1195" "derm" "skin" "Greek/Latin root" "" "dermatologist" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1198" "dign" "worthy" "Greek/Latin root" "" "dignity
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1200" "dorm" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "" "dormitory
dormant
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1202" "don" "give" "Greek/Latin root" "" "donor
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1203" "dur" "harden
to last
lasting" "Greek/Latin root" "" "durable
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1205" "equ" "equal" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1206" "fac
fact
fect" "make
do" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1207" "fer" "bear
carry/нести
передавать" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1208" "fid" "faith
truth" "Greek/Latin root" "" "fidelity
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1209" "fin" "end" "Greek/Latin root" "" "finish
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1210" "flect
flex" "bend" "Greek/Latin root" "" "deflect
reflect
reflection
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1213" "frag
fract" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "" "frag
fractify
frag
fract
frag
fractifications
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1214" "fug" "flee
бежать
спасаться бегством" "Greek/Latin root" "" "fugitive
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1215" "fus" "pour
away" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1217" "em
en" "into
cover with
cause" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1218" "en
in" "inside" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1219" "ergo" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "" "argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)
ergophobia(fear of work)
ergonomic=economic study of work
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1220" "for" "completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word)" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1221" "fore" "in front of
previous
earlier" "Greek/Latin root" "" "forehead
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1223" "gest" "carry
bring" "Greek/Latin root" "" "gestation period" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1224" "grad
gress" "step
go" "Greek/Latin root" "" "gradual
gradient
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1227" "hydr" "water" "Greek/Latin root" "" "anhydous
hydraulic
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1228" "integer
integra
integrum" "entire" "Greek/Latin root" "" "integer
integral
intergrate
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1229" "ject" "throw" "Greek/Latin root" "" "eject
reject
inject
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1230" "junct" "meet
join" "Greek/Latin root" "" "junction
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1231" "lat" "to carry
to bear (correlation)/передавать" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1232" "leg
lig
lect" "choose
gather" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1235" "log" "word
study" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1237" "luc
lum" "light" "Greek/Latin root" "" "luminary
lucifer
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1239" "gon" "angle" "Greek/Latin root" "" "polygon
hexagon
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1240" "gran" "grain" "Greek/Latin root" "" "granular" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1241" "helic" "spiral
circular" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1242" "heli" "sun" "Greek/Latin root" "" "helium
heli-centric
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1243" "hemo-
hemato-
emia-" "blood" "Greek/Latin root" "" " anaemia:an=lack of blood
- azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd
- glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
- hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone
- hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
- hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. ""bluter""
- hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
- hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)
- hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
- leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer
- thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
- toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning
- uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1244" "histo" "tissue" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1245" "jud" "law" "Greek/Latin root" "" "judicial
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1246" "juven" "young" "Greek/Latin root" "" "juvenile
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1247" "lip" "fat" "Greek/Latin root" "" "liposuction
lippid
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1248" "iso" "equal" "Greek/Latin root" "" "isobar
isometric
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1249" "lact" "milk" "Greek/Latin root" "" "lactose
lactate
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1250" "lud
lus" "play" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1251" "later" "side" "Greek/Latin root" "" "lateral
latitude
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1252" "magn" "great" "Greek/Latin root" "" "magnificent
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1254" "mar" "Sea" "Greek/Latin root" "" "maritime
marine
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1256" "mega" "large" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1257" "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "" "mental
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1258" "merg" "plunge
sink/погружаться
тонуть" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1261" "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "" "migrate
emmigrate
migrant
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1262" "mir" "Look" "Greek/Latin root" "" "mirage
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1265" "mot
move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1266" "mult" "many" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1267" "mut" "change" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1268" "myo" "muscle" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1269" "mand" "order" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1270" "nat" "born" "Greek/Latin root" "" "national
natavity
native
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1271" "nav" "ship" "Greek/Latin root" "" "navigate
navigation" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1272" "neg" "deny" "Greek/Latin root" "" "negate
negative
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1274" "nov" "new" "Greek/Latin root" "" "novelty" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1275" "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1276" "oper" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "" "operate
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1277" "pater
patri" "father" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1280" "pel
pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1281" "pend
pens" "hang" "Greek/Latin root" "" "pending
pendant
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1282" "pet" "seek" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1283" "petr" "stone
rock" "Greek/Latin root" "From Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church""
said Jesus" "petrified
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1286" "phon" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1287" "plic" "fold
bend/складывать
сгибать" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1289" "pon
pos" "place
put" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1290" "pot" "drink" "Greek/Latin root" "" "potable water
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1291" "poten" "powerful" "Greek/Latin root" "" "potentate
potent" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1292" "prehend
prehens" "take
grasp" "Greek/Latin root" "" "comprehend
aprehend
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1293" "prot" "first" "Greek/Latin root" "" "prototype" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1295" "ortho" "straight" "Greek/Latin root" "" "orthoate
orthodontist
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1296" "narr" "tell" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1297" "od" "pass
way" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1299" "pept
peps" "digestion" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1300" "phyt" "plant
grow" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1302" "plaud
plod
plaus
plos" "approve
clap" "Greek/Latin root" "" "applaud
laudable
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1303" "pul" "urge" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1304" "pugn
pung" "fight" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1306" "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "" "pyromaniac
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1307" "quer
quir" "ask
seek" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1308" "quis
ques" "guest" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1309" "reg
rig
rect" "rule
govern" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1310" "rid
ris" "laugh" "Greek/Latin root" "" "ridicule
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1311" "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "" "rupture
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1312" "sacr
sanct" "holy" "Greek/Latin root" "" "sacrement
sanctuary" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1316" "sec
sect" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1317" "sed
sid
sess" "sit
seat" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1320" "serv" "keep" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1321" "sist" "place
stand" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1322" "solv
solu" "loosen" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1324" "soph" "wisdom" "Greek/Latin root" "" "sophomore
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1325" "spec
spect
spic" "look
appear" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1326" "spir" "breathe" "Greek/Latin root" "" "aspiration
expiration
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1327" "stat
stab" "stand" "Greek/Latin root" "" "static
stationary
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1328" "string
strict" "bind/связывать" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1329" "stru
struct" "build" "Greek/Latin root" "" "structure
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1330" "sum
sumpt" "take" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1331" "radic
radix" "root" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1332" "ram" "branch" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1333" "rub
rhod" "red" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1334" "san" "health" "Greek/Latin root" "" "sanitatin
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1336" "scler" "hard" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1338" "son" "sound" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1339" "tang
ting
tact
tig" "touch" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1340" "teg
tect" "cover" "Greek/Latin root" "" "tectonic plates
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1343" "ten
tain" "hold
reach" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1344" "term" "end" "Greek/Latin root" "" "terminal
terminus
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1345" "ter
terr" "land
earth" "Greek/Latin root" "" "terresital
terraine
termite
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1346" "therm" "heat" "Greek/Latin root" "" "thermometer
thermal
therme
isotherm
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1347" "tort
tors" "twist" "Greek/Latin root" "" "torsion
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1349" "trit" "rub/тереть
натирать" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1350" "trud
trus" "thrust/толкать
засовывать
выпад" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1351" "umbra" "shade" "Greek/Latin root" "" "penumbra
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1352" "urb" "city" "Greek/Latin root" "" "urban
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1353" "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "" "taxomologist
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1355" "vad
vas" "go" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1356" "val
vail" "be strong" "Greek/Latin root" "" "avail
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1359" "verb" "word" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1362" "vinc
vict" "conquer" "Greek/Latin root" "" "victor
victorious
vincible
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1366" "vol" "wish
will" "Greek/Latin root" "" "volunatary
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1367" "vor
vour" "eat" "Greek/Latin root" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1368" "xen
xeno" "foreign" "Greek/Latin root" "" "xenophobe
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1369" "xer" "dry" "Greek/Latin root" "" "xerox
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1371" "allusion
illusion
delusion" "allusion=An allusion is a reference, direct or implied, to something or someone
illusion=An illusion, on the other hand, is something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.
A delusion is a false belief or opinion" "Easily confused words" "Try associating the beginning I in illusion with an eye, relating the term to optical illusions.
Keep in mind the prefix de-, denoting privation or negation, provides a hint to the more serious contexts in which this term is sometimes used." "The author’s new book contains an allusion to mythological gods
A mirage is a type an optical illusion.
it was heartbreaking to witness my ailing grandmother’s delusion that her deceased husband was alive." "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1372" "demure
demur" "demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something
demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)" "Easily confused words" "" "Even though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bos" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1373" "discreet
discrete" "discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret
discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate" "Easily confused words" "" "Swiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank account" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1374" "disparage
disparate" "disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them
disparate=Different in every way" "Easily confused words" "" "The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1375" "fortify
mortify" "fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment" "Easily confused words" "" "" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1376" "immure
inure" "immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight
inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it" "Easily confused words" "" "" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1377" "inane
innate" "inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance
innate=A quality or abilitythat you were born with, not one you have learned" "Easily confused words" "" "" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1378" "incumbent
recumbent" "incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position
recumbent=Lying down" "Easily confused words" "" "The future incumbent went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1379" "loath
loathe" "loath=To be unwilling to do something
loathe=To hate someone or something" "" "" "The secretary was loath to do the filing and loathed her boss for insisting she did it " "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1380" "circum" "word-forming element meaning ""around
round about
all around
on all sides
"" from Latin" "Latrin Prefix" "Circa
circadian(about a day)
circuit
circumambient(surroundings)
circumambulate(to walk around)
circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend)
circumcise (cut around)
circumcision
circumference
circumflex(sign bent around)
circumfluent(a fluid flowing around)
circumjacent(bordering on every side)
circumlocution(a round about way of speaking
elusive" ")
circumnavigate(sail around the globe)
circumpolar(surround one of the poles)
circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass)
circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect
wary)
circumspection
circumstance
circumvent(to go around)
circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around)
circus
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1381" "venal
venial" "venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money
venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive" "" "" "" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1382" "contra
contro
counter" "against" "Latrin Prefix" "" "counter productive
counter force
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1383" "de" "down
opposite of
away from
about" "Latrin Prefix" "" "decline
descent
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1384" "demi" "half" "Prefix" "word-forming element meaning ""half
half-sized
partial
"" used in technical terms from French" "demigod
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1385" "testify
testy" "testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof
testy=Easily annoyed and not patient" "" "" "" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1386" "wraith
wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person
wrath=Extreme anger" "" "" "" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1387" "equi" "equal" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1388" "e
ex
ef" "out of
from" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1389" "extra" "out of
beyond" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1390" "hyper" "too much" "Latrin Prefix" "" "hyper ventilate
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1391" "hypo" "too little
under" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1392" "in
il
im
ir" "into
in
on" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1393" "vindicate
vindictive" "vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong
vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive" "" "" "" "Easily confused words" "Khan" ""
-"1396" "neo" "new" "Latrin Prefix" "" "neoliberal
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1397" "non" "not" "Latrin Prefix" "" "non existant
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1407" "re" "back
again" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1408" "retro" "backward" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1409" "se" "apart
away" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1410" "semi" "half" "Latrin Prefix" "" "semi circle
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1412" "super" "above
beyond" "Latrin Prefix" "" "supercede
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1415" "ultra" "beyond" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1416" "un" "not" "Latrin Prefix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1417" "uni" "one" "Latrin Prefix" "" "universal
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1418" "vice" "instead of" "Latrin Prefix" "" "vice-governor
vice-roy
vice-captain
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1420" "acious
cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "" "spacious
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1424" "ate
ent
ant
ante" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "" "sycophant
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1429" "er
or" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1430" "escent" "becoming" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1432" "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1433" "ic
id" "of
like" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1434" "il
ile" "capable of being" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1436" "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1441" "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1444" "ous
ose" "full of" "Latin Suffix" "" "lachrymose(full of tears)
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1445" "ship" "state of
skill" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1446" "some" "characteristic of" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1447" "tude" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "" "certitude
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1448" "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "" "forward
backward
" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1449" "y" "full of" "Latin Suffix" "" "" "Latin words" "nko" ""
-"1450" "effect
affect EXCEPTIONS" "However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like ""change"" or ""solution."" To effect change/ to effect for a solution. " "Easily confused words" "" """The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution"" = bring about change BUT
, "" The protesters wanted to affect change"" = modify the intended change" "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"1451" "effect
affect EXCEPTIONS" "however, affect can be used as a noun - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. " "Easily confused words" "" "The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) " "Easily confused words" "MSU" ""
-"1452" "missive" "a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority" "noun" "Synonyms : command, note" "As soon as the general received the missive from his commander-in-chief, he launched an airstrike against the enemy." "Common GRE" "Prepscholar" ""
-"1453" "complaisant
complacent" " complaisant =""pleasing, obliging, gracious""
complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so" "adjective" "complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of ""resting on one's laurels""" "Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'
Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him" "Homophone" "merriam-webster" ""
-"1454" "akantha" "thorn" "Greek/Latin root" "a subfrom of the Greek
PIE root ""ac"": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. " "acacia(african thorn bush)
acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree)" "Root words" "SMB" ""
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+1 -(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology archeology Suffix MSU
+2 a an without not Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typicalAtheist =one who does not believe in GodAtrophy=wasting awaydeterioration asexual amoral anarchy anhydrous Anabaptist anachronism Greek/Latin MSU
+3 ab abs a apart away from Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating from normalAbhor=to hate detestAbominate=to detestAbduct=to take by forceAbstruse=hard to understandAbstract=considered apart from normal existence abnormal abduct abductor (muscle) abscission Greek/Latin MSU
+4 abate to diminish in intensity, become less intense or widespread verb to cause to diminish in intensity, Synonyms: subside, die away, die down The Covid pandemic will, with or without successful retaining measures, eventually abate... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+5 ac sharp bitter Greek/Latin root "Greek PIE : be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce. SUBFORMS AREakros ""at the end at the top outermost; consummate excellent"" akis ""sharp point"" akros ""at the farthest point highest outermost""akantha ""thorn"" akme ""summit edge"" oxys ""sharp bitter;"" " Acute =sharp severeAcerbic=sour or astringent in tasteAcrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitterAcidic=something that is sour Acrimony-bitter animosityacrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear) Root words Aristotle
+6 aberrant deviating from normal or correct. diverging from the standard type adjective " Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away from"" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation from the normal type" With this aberrant mindset there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+7 aberration a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected noun "Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away from"" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation from the normal type" The unexpected results were a statistical aberration Least Difficult FT
+8 abjure to reject or renounce verb "From Latin abiurare ""deny on oath,"" from ab ""off, away from"" (see ab-) + iurare ""to swear,Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow" Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they abjure tax increases of any sort forever. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+9 -able, -ible able, can do verb adjective capable agreeable visible Suffix MSU
+10 abreast Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information adjective Synonyms: in touch with, plugged into These daily updates were designed to help readers keep abreast of the market Least Difficult FT
+12 abscond to leave secretly, evading detection verb "Latin: ab=""off, away from"" + condere ""put together, store,"" itself from com- ""together"" + -dere ""put,""" The boarding school scholar absconded from the schoolgrounds without informing anyone 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+13 abstain to voluntarily refrain from doing something verb Synonyms: refrain, desist, hold back Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes. 357 prevalent GRE words FT
+15 abyss a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm noun Synonyms: gorge, ravine, void President Maduro announced that, while his country now stood at the edge of an abyss, he would confidently take the country one step forward ! Least Difficult FT
+16 acumen keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain noun Synonyms: astuteness, awareness, acuity Deutsch : Scharfsinn, Geschick He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because he lacked business acumen 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+17 ad toward to Greek/Latin root Sometimes broader than ad eg (ac al af an ap as at) adhere= stick to adductor = muscle brings hips together adumbrate =to create shodowy(umbra) outline Greek/Latin MSU
+18 -ade result of action verb or noun noun blockade lemonade Suffix MSU
+19 adept Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy adjective Synonyms: expert, proficient, accomplished An abundance of clever people — adept in English law as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds Least Difficult FT
+20 admonish scold or to advise firmly verb The security guard admonished the customer to wear a face mask in the store during these CoVid times 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+21 adulterate to contaminate or make impure by introducing inferior elements. verb World class chefs use fresh produce and refuse to adulterate their dishes with canned ingredients. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+23 advocate to recommend, support, or advise, to speak, plead, or argue for a cause, or in another’s behalf. (n) -- one who advocates. verb n. one who advocates The teacher advocated for students with special needs 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+24 aesthetic concerned with the nature of beauty and art adjective The critics admire the work of art for its aesthetic value 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+25 affectation fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth noun The poor man’s affectation of wealth did not fool any of the elite at the party. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+26 -age act of state of collection of suffix added to root words (often French) to form a noun salvage storage forage Suffix MSU
+27 agere act Greek/Latin root agent agency agenda Greek/Latin MSU
+29 aggrandize to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation verb The arrogant man’s self-aggrandizing is so annoying that I refuse to listen to him brag 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+30 agog Very eager or curious to hear or see something adjective Synonyms: excited, impatient, in suspense The little kids were agog as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive. Least Difficult FT
+31 -al relating to verb or noun adjective sensual gradual manual natural Suffix MSU
+32 alacrity promptness and eagerness noun Deutsch : Verve, Eifrigkeit Although Apple has in the past expanded its production capacities with alacrity, it was not always able to meet demand 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+33 -algia pain Greek/Latin root neuralgia(pain caused by nerve) arthralgia (joint pain) Suffix MSU
+34 alleviate to relieve a problem or ease a burden verb From latin : alleviare = to lift up, to raise, to lighten. Deutsch : mildern, erleichtern Do good works, alleviate the suffering and misery, comfort and refresh the sickAlleviate the effects of the pandemic 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+35 allure the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating noun Synonyms : attraction, lure, draw. Deutsch : Reiz, Fazination, Anziehungskraft Yet it was the allure of the Model T for millions of consumers that finally drove the horse off the road. Least Difficult FT
+36 altruism the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others noun Synonyms: selflessness, compassion, goodwill. Deutsch : Uneigennützigkeit, Selbstlosigkeit. from Latin/(old french) : alter/(altrui) = others He was not the first to wonder about the connection between religion and altruism Least Difficult FT
+38 amalgamate to combine to or mix together verb Amalgan = Hg metal alloy for tooth fillings The 2 companies amalgamated into one 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+40 ambiguous unclear adjective "adj. open to multiple interpretations. From PIE root *ambhi- ""around"") + agere ""drive, lead, act"" . Deutsch : unklar" Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for an ambiguous weather forecast 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+41 ambiguous ambivalent vague; capable of various interpretations adjective valence = strong, power. being of two minds holding conflicting feelings or attitudes
ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! Not only were the statements ambiguous,but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was ambivalent in his opinion. Easily confused words MSU
+42 ambivalent having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone adjective ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S
ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure The first was a chronic lack of focus. Right from the start Yahoo was ambivalent about whether it should be a media or a technology company. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+44 ambrosial extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia) adjective The garden with its ambrosial and exotic blossoms and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy Common GRE MSU
+45 ameliorate to improve or mitigate a situation verb From French, latin : améliorer Longer breaks significantly ameliorated the working conditions in the factory. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+46 amenable easily convinced or persuaded adjective From French, latin : ad + mener (= to lead (F), to drive cattle (Latin) Group trips with amenable people are pleasant. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+47 amphi round Greek/Latin root amphitheater amphibian Greek/Latin MSU
+48 -an, ian native of, pertaining to noun adjective American Martian antediluvian Suffix MSU
+50 anachronism something old-fashioned, a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic) noun "From Latin/Greek : ""against"" (see ana-) + khronos ""time"" (see chrono-)= something appearing in a time period where it does not belong" A steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an anachronism. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+51 analogous comparable, similar noun "from Greek : ana ""throughout; according to"" + logos ""ratio, proportionn. Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy" One can solve all the other problems in an analagous manner. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+52 -ance, ancy action, process, state verb noun assistanceallowancedefiance Suffix MSU
+53 annul Declare invalid verb Synonyms: repeal, reverse, rescind The election results were annulled after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place. Least Difficult FT
+54 anoint to choose for a particular office or position verb v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to anoint her 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+55 anomalous peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly) adjective His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem. Common GRE MSU
+56 anomaly an exception or unusual case noun The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+57 -ant performing, agent verb noun assistantservant Suffix MSU
+58 ante before Greek/Latin root sometimes anti (when comes from Italian) where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti) antedateanteroomantecedentanterior Greek/Latin MSU
+59 antediluvian ancient; outmoded; adjective "From latin : ante= before, + deluge = literally ""before the flood"" (of Noah)" For the development of this logo we chose an ancient antedeluvian technique: the traditional Chinese seal. Common GRE MSU
+60 anthrop man Greek/Latin root anthropologyanthropomorphic Greek/Latin MSU
+61 anti against Greek/Latin root antipathy antitank anticlimax Greek/Latin MSU
+63 antipathy strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to noun The students voiced their antipathy for homework very loudly. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+64 antithetical contrary to the very nature of adjective Some critics say that democracy is antithetical to the Islamic way of life. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+65 apathy Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm noun Synonyms: indifference, passivity, ennui Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+67 appease to placate, to pacify, to satisfy verb "From latin, french : a ""to"" (see ad-) + pais, from Latin pacem (nominative pax) ""peace"" (see peace)v= to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need)" These gestures were meant to appease the religious right 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+68 appropriate 1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent (2) The advancing army appropriated food and other supplies from the territories they occupied. The appropriate use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth Homonym MSU
+69 aqua water Greek/Latin root aquarium aqueous Greek/Latin MSU
+70 arbiter a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter noun "from French arbitre= ""arbiter, judge"" Synonyms: authority, judge, controller" The arbiter helps the divorcing couple come to terms on a settlement Least Difficult FT
+71 arbitrary Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system adjective Synonyms: capricious, random, chance Since Jake’s teacher disliked him, she came up with an arbitrary punishment to help him remember his homework. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+73 arbitrate to settle a dispute via mediation (n: arbitration) verb "From Latin : arbiter ""a judge, umpire, mediator"". See arbitre (French) = umpire. Verb is arbitratation" The mediator arbitrated the dispute between the two parties. Common GRE MSU
+74 arcane secret or known only to a select group adjective "Deutsch : geheimnisvoll, Obskur. Latin arcanus ""secret, hidden, private, concealed" The traditional healer's arcane rituals confused her. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+75 archaic old-fashioned adjective adj. no longer in the common usage In comparison to portable laptop computers, typewriters are considered archaic 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+76 archaios ancient Greek/Latin root archeology archetype archaic archeozoic Greek/Latin MSU
+77 arch leader first chief Greek/Latin root monarchy oligarchy anarchy archetype architect archbishop Greek/Latin MSU
+78 arduous difficult, taxing, requiring considerable effort adjective "from Latin arduus ""high, steep,"" also figuratively, ""difficult, hard to reach," Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+79 articulate exhibiting considerable communication skills, well-spoken adjective, verb Deutsch : 1. redegewandt UND 2. ein Gelenk bilden 1. His vast vocabulary allowed him to clearly articulate his opinions. 2. The lower jaw articulates with the skull. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+81 artless without artifice. without guile or deception adjective Synonyms: candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hair. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+82 -ary, ery, ory relating to place where or quality noun or adjective dictionary bravery dormitory aviary ordinary auditory Suffix MSU
+83 ascetic austere or self-denying adjective "from Greek : asketes ""monk, hermit,""" The monk leads an ascetic life. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+85 assuage to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy verb v. to satisfy a need or appetite A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+86 astonishment total surprise, shock noun "from Old French estoner ""to stun, daze, deafen, astound,"" from Vulgar Latin *extonare, from Latin ex ""out"" + tonare ""to thunder""" The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+87 -ate cause, make noun or adjective verb liquidate segregate Suffix MSU
+88 attenuate weaken (adj: attenuated) verb "From Latin : ad ""to"" (see ad-) + tenuare ""make thin"" Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen" The contract includes a safeguard clause to attenuate possible additional costs demands. Common GRE MSU
+91 audacious showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity) adjective Synonyms: bold, daring, fearless The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy. The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+92 audio hear sound Greek/Latin root audiophile(someone who likes music) audiometer(something that measures sound) auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures) Greek/Latin MSU
+94 austere severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance adjective "from Old French austere ""strict, severe, harsh, cruel"" Synonyms: unadorned, subdued, stark" Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+95 auto self Greek/Latin root automatic automaton auto-immune Greek/Latin MSU
+96 avarice greed noun "From Latin (via French) avaritia ""greed, inordinate desire" The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+98 aver to assert or allege. to declare verb "Deutsch : beteuern, behaupten. from Latin ad ""to"" (see ad-) + verus ""true"" - later meaning to assert with confident" Many of those who voted for the President, his opponent averred, did so because they were rooked by devious lies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+100 banal boring, cliché, commonplace or trite (n: banality) adjective I was bored to death because of his banal conversation 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+101 barefaced unconcealed, shameless, or brazen adjective "with face uncovered or shaven;"" see bare + face : Thus, ""unconcealed" It would be a barefaced lie to claim that there is freedom in Venezuela Common GRE MSU
+102 belie give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed verb Janice hoped her smile would belie the sadness she felt. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+103 bene well favorable Greek/Latin root benefit benevolent benefactor beneficent Greek/Latin MSU
+104 benign gentle, harmless adjective "from Latin ""well born,"" from bene ""well"" + "" from genus ""birth"" " Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+105 bi two Greek/Latin root bi-partisan bisexual biennial binary bicuspid bivalve Greek/Latin MSU
+106 biased prejudiced, displaying partiality adjective The bigot admits that he is biased toward immigrants and stereotypes people according to their race before he ever meets them 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+107 bible book Greek/Latin root bibliography Bible bibliophile Greek/Latin MSU
+108 bio life Greek/Latin root biology biography bio-active Greek/Latin MSU
+109 blandishment speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something noun "from Latin blandiri ""flatter, soothe, caress, coax,""" Even though the salesman produced every blandishment he could think of from his bag of tricks, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by his flattery. Common GRE MSU
+110 blight a thing that spoils or damages something noun Synonyms: affliction, scourge, bane Because of the urban blight that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated to suburban malls. Least Difficult FT
+111 blithe showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned adjective Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé The rebellious teenager was blithe about her failing grades. Least Difficult FT
+112 blowhard a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way noun Synonyms: boaster, bragger, show-off The self-promoting blowhard talked about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears Least Difficult FT
+113 bolster to support or strengthen verb "Old English bolster ""bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster" The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would bolster her case against the defendant. Common GRE Kaplan
+114 bombast pompous speech (adj: bombastic) noun "Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort ""Baumwolle"" ist ähnlich wie ""Bom""" Madam President, Commissioner, we have no need for sentimentality and bombast on such a serious issue Common GRE MSU
+116 bombastic overblown, theatrical. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated adjective Synonyms: pompous, blustering, turgid If you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use bombastic claims in your commercials. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+117 bore 1. v. to cause one to lose interest. 2. v. to drill a hole. adj. similar to or pertaining to objects that drill holes. 1. the lecturer repeated everything we already knew and bored all in the class2.Pickleworms bore into the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh. Homonym MSU
+118 boycott a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups noun Synonyms: veto, shunning, rejection Conversely some prominent black women have called for a boycott, seeing Mr. Parker’s past as a disqualifying stain. Least Difficult FT
+119 brazen bold or open to the point of shocking adjective "Old English bræsen ""of brass, - which then led to brazen-faced (shameless) and then hardened in war" In a brazen assault, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+120 breach a lapse, gap or break, as in a fortress wall. To break or break through. noun, verb "old English for ""break"". Most typical uses are ""breach of contract"" or ""breach of peace"". But also ""breach"" of defenses, breach of etiquette " The club members never forgot his breach of ettiquette. Common GRE MSU
+123 burgeon flourish, bloom,to grow or flourish; a bud or new growth (adj: burgeoning ) verb, noun of uncertain origin Left untreated, the garden weeds will burgeon and take over the entire property within days 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+124 burlesque a variety show noun Synonyms: skit, farce, striptease Madame JoJo’s, a burlesque bar in London’s Soho, had its license revoked in 2014 after two bouncers brandished a baseball bat at a rowdy crowd. Least Difficult FT
+125 buttress to support. a support verb, noun from old French Her good arguments buttressed her credibility Common GRE MSU
+126 caco Bad Greek/Latin root from PIE Kaka=to defecate cacophony (bad sound)
cacography(bad handwriting)
cacostocracy(government by the worst in society) Greek/Latin MSU
+128 cacophony loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds noun Synonyms: racket, noise, clamor The cacophony of the middle school band warming up was nearly unbearable for the audience. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+129 cadge to get something by taking advantage of someone verb "From old English ""to get by begging""" By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to cadge free drinks. Common GRE MSU
+130 calumny lie or slander, often to damage somone's reputation noun "from Old French calomnie (15c.), from Latin calumnia ""trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious charge" The film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge calumny to tarnish the star’s reputation. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+131 candid honest, open adjective When questioned, she held nothing back and gave a candid /response 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+132 canon accepted rules and tenets of a discipline noun """canon written with 1 ""n"" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs from!
n. sacred works/scripture;
in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline" At the same time, canon law is part of the temporal legal system, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+133 capacity the capability to perform a particular action or fulfill a given function noun n. a particular position or role she served in an advisory capacity 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+134 caprice an impulsive act noun Because John did not think before acting, he could spend years in prison for a silly caprice. Common GRE MSU
+137 castigate to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severely verb The boss misused performance reviews to castigate his employees 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+141 caustic corrosive. capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical: adjective adj. bitterly sarcastic His caustic remarks spoiled the mood of the party 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+142 censure to express intense condemnation, an official reprimand verb "From French, censurer. Do not confuse with ""censor""" Since the marine left base without permission, he is expecting both a censure and punishment when he returns tomorrow. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+143 chauvinist someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one noun "1840, ""exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice,"" from French chauvinisme (1839), Nicholas Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon'idolized Napoleon long after it was history" His sister was chauvinist when it comes to feminism, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+144 chicanery deception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose noun "from French chicanerie ""trickery,"" from Middle French chicaner ""to pettifog, quibble""" Instead of being truthful on his campaign for sheriff, he resorted to chicanery. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+146 chorale corral n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. Maimie always corraled Marnie into serving as secretary for the meetings. The chorale originated when Martin Luther translated sacred songs into the vernacular language Homophone MSU
+147 chronic (Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate adjective Synonyms: constant, continuing, persistent Pessimists think the productivity problem is chronic. Technological advances, they say, are ever-less revolutionary... Least Difficult FT
+148 chronological ordered by time adjective Latin : chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adjectives He went through the events in chronological order 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+149 -cian having a specific skill noun magician optician physician Suffix MSU
+150 cide kill Greek/Latin root Killer of ( ): homicide parricide(parents) germicidal ecocide suicide fungicide senicide (old men) libricide(old books) legicide(laws) uxoricide(wife) filicide(son/daughter) floricide(flowers) infanticide(infants) genocide(race/kind) Greek/Latin MSU
+153 coda a concluding event, remark or section noun Synonyms: ending, finale The final section of the song was sealed with a coda that sounded like an entirely different melody. Least Difficult FT
+154 cogent clearly laid out and persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe adjective From French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling The politician's clear cogent argument against the war won him many votes in the election 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+155 commensurate in accordance with, proportional adjective "from Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure = with measure Deutsch : mit Maß" You will get a salary increase commensurate with your additional responsibilities and work 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+157 compelling captivating, very persuasive adjective "Latin com ""with, together"" + pellere ""to drive""" The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s compelling argument 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+158 complaisant willingly compliant or accepting of the status quo (n: complaisance) adjective com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him Common GRE MSU
+159 comprehensive complete and thorough adjective com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold Heather’s comprehensive workout helps tone all of the muscles in her body. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+161 conflagration 1. a great fire OR
2. a conflict or war noun "con=with/togethe+ =flagrare ""to burn, blaze, glow" 1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot conflagration gases generated during a fire rise upwards2. It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries Common GRE MSU
+163 confound to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong verb Synonyms: contradict, counter, go against Yet in another sense, the Fed has confounded predictions—at least, those it made itself. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+164 connoisseur an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits noun From French. Note how modern French spells it connaisseur, whereas English follows the old French spelling of connoisseur Since you are a wine connoisseur, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+165 consequential " as a result of, ""following as an effect or result""" adjective adj. significant or memorable The consequential damages of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+166 constitutus stand Greek/Latin root constitution statute Greek/Latin MSU
+167 construe to interpret verb "same latin/French origin as ""construct"", ie. With/together + piling up= interpret" Although I tried to pay you a compliment, you have decided to construe my words as an insult 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+168 consumption utilization (esp. of a resource) noun Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to liver damage 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+169 contend assert or claim verb From old French comptendre : engage in rivalry, compete, To obtain custody of her children in the divorce, Bridgett will contend her husband is an abusive man 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+170 contentious controversial, causing or likely to cause an argument adjective "from Latin contentiosus ""obstinate, quarrelsome" As a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+172 convoluted roundabout, not straightforward adjective "From Latin : to roll together,"" from com ""with, together"" (see con-) + volvere ""to roll,""" My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s convolute speech 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+173 copious plentiful or abundant adjective "From Latin : ""abundant, plentiful,""" Take copious notes in class so that you have plenty of review material for the test. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+174 corporal "of the body: ""corporal punishment."" a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private." adjective 1. corporal punishment will still in use during my father's school days. Common GRE MSU
+175 corporeal of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common) adjective "Latin : ""of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual,"" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus ""body"" (living or dead)," As Jack reached for the ghost, he realized it was not corporeal when his hands went straight through the shape. Common GRE MSU
+176 corpus body Greek/Latin root corpse corporal punishment corpus callosum Greek/Latin MSU
+177 corroborate to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration) verb "From Latin : form of com ""with, together,"" + roborare ""to make strong,"" from robur, robus ""strength,"" - same root as robust" The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story. Common GRE MSU
+178 corroborate collaborate "It's ""L"" like Royalty…..don't get ""L"" and ""R"" confused" Easily confused words During the president's election, the 2 scientists collaborated together to find facts to corrobarate their joint theory. Easily confused words MSU
+179 cosmopolitan of or relating to a large city or massive urban area adjective belonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society. adj. sophisticated With its hugely diverse population, New York City is considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+180 covet to desire something that does not belong to you verb From old French : to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others, In the book by Dickens, the miser did nothing but covet money10th commandment : You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,….. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+181 cracy rule Greek/Latin root democracy theocracy technocracy Greek/Latin MSU
+182 craft n. skill noun "as adjective it means ""cunning""- a crafty pickpocket" The retired teacher is looking for a new craft to take up since she is good at making things with her hands 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+184 craven cowardly to the point of being shameful adjective "From Latin/French where originally cravant initially =""defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered"", but changing later to cowardly" Because police officers must be fearless, craven people should not apply for positions in law enforcement. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+185 credence belief or trust noun "from Medieval Latin credentia ""belief"". ""credentials"", ""credit"", all have the same roots" The crazy man’s UFO story was so ridiculous that not a single person gave it any credence. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+186 cred belief Greek/Latin root credence =belief that something is true or validcredulous =believing things too easily gullibleincredible =unbelievableincredulous=skeptical disbelieving Greek/Latin MSU
+188 -cule, ling very small noun or adjective molecule miniscule Suffix MSU
+189 culpable deserving of blame (n: culpability) adjective from Old French coupable The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison Common GRE MSU
+190 -cy action, function noun advocacy hesitancy prophecy normalcy Suffix MSU
+191 dearth lack, scarcity: noun "from Old English deore ""precious, costly"" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th" The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. Common GRE MSU
+192 decorum appropriate behavior or good manners noun same root at décor Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+194 deference respect or polite submission. submission or courteous yielding: noun "from French déférence (16c.), from déférer ""to yield, comply" He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+195 deflect divert or cause to ricochet verb de=away from + flect = bend He deflected the attack with a defty response 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+196 deft skill, acumen adjective adj. manual dexterity The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+197 deign Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity verb Synonyms: come down from one's high horse If the Senate deigns to consider and confirm a nominee, do not expect changes overnight. Least Difficult FT
+198 delineate to describe very accurately verb v. to clearly demarcate a boundary v. to render an outline 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+199 demos people Greek/Latin root democracy demographic Greek/Latin MSU
+201 denigrate say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way verb "From Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare ""to blacken; to defame,"" from de- ""completely"" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " During the election, the crooked politician did everything in his power to denigrate his rival. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+202 depict to show, create a picture of. verb "from Latin depictus, past participle of depingere ""to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine,"" from de ""down"" (see de-) + pingere ""to paint""" The drawings on the cave walls depict the lives of the earliest men on the planet. Common GRE MSU
+203 deprecate (deprecation) depreciate (depreciation) to deprecate is “to disapprove,” but in “self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” Depreciate is for talking about loss of monetary value, primarily for assets Easily confused words The deprecated software had already had its full book value depreciated in the finance department Easily confused words MSU
+204 deprecation disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against noun Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. Common GRE MSU
+205 depredation the act of preying upon or plundering: noun "French/latin : from de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + praedari ""to plunder,"" literally ""to make prey of,"" from praeda ""prey""" The depredations of the invaders demoralized the population. Common GRE MSU
+207 derivative imitates another work in a way that is unoriginal or uninspiring, an object or idea that is produced from something else adjective Applies to words (words derive from a parent) to chemistry (a product derives from another one) and to mathematics The new antibiotic is listed as a derivative of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+208 descry to make clear, to say verb Deutsch : entdecken, wahrnehmen If you descry illegality contents on the linked websites, we beg for notification Common GRE MSU
+210 desiccate to dry out completely verb "from de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + siccare ""to dry""v. to suck out the vitality and passion" One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly desiccate. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+211 desultory halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose adjective Deutsch : halbherzigadj. inconsistent or random 1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. 2)The students were confused by the teacher’s desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+212 detachment objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings noun "from French détachement (17c.), from détacher (see detach). Meaning ""that which is detached"", also in a military sense. Deutsch : Ablösung" The woman’s air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husband’s death. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+213 determinant a strong factor in an outcome noun Deutsch : Bestimmungsfaktor "The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end
+" 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+214 di two double Greek/Latin root deductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability. Greek/Latin MSU
+215 dia across through Greek/Latin root diagonal dialectic dialogue diagnosis Greek/Latin MSU
+218 didactic educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing adjective "French didactique, from Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching" Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were not only didactic but also fun, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+219 die 1. v. to cease to live. 2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, (2) These car models are so similar that the same die can be used for most body parts, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. Homonym MSU
+221 diffident shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence adjective "from Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere ""to mistrust, lack confidence,"" from dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""" Because she felt unattractive, Mary was diffident and kept to herself at parties. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+222 diffident different deference diffident = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and deference is respect for others. Easily confused words If you treat others with deference, then people will respect you back, and acting differently will not lead to diffidence Easily confused words MSU
+224 dirge funeral or mourning lament noun "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is from Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : ""Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, Dirge is linked to first word, Direct in English. now, n. any sad, slow song""" Elton John wrote and sang the dirge at Lady Di's funeral. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+225 dis not apart Greek/Latin root disperse disinherit disenfranchise distend Greek/Latin MSU
+227 disabuse to dispel someone’s illusions or false impressions about something. to free a person from falsehood or error: verb to free from mistake, fallacy, or deception We had to disabuse her of the notion that she was invited. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+228 discern to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more things verb "from dis- ""off, away"" (see dis-) + cernere ""distinguish, separate, sift" Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not discern whether or not his eyes were red. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+229 discomfort (n) discomfit (vt) 1. discomfort is a noun the lack of ease or comfort whereas
2. discomfit is a verb and the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for othersor to others Easily confused words To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset. An easy way to discomfit another person is to use the age-old, childish trick of ignoring them. 1. I sat there in discomfort
2. He was discomfited with the impolite behaviour of the visitor Easily confused words MSU
+230 discrepancy a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the same noun The police were confused by the discrepancy between the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+231 disingenuous not candid or sincere adjective Synonyms: dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous But shamelessly self-interested and probably contrary to his real views on the EU though it is, the mayor’s move is perhaps not entirely disingenuous. Least Difficult FT
+232 disinterested objective, unbiased adjective if you're disinterested, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop.
2. But if you're uninterested, you don't give a hoot; you're bored. 1. The referee should be disinterestedin which team wins the game, but
grandmother was uninterested in who won the football game. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+233 disparage to belittle verb Originally meant to marry below one's rank, ie. Dis=away + parage=rank. Not it means to push somone lower, to belittle them I cannot believe that you belittle and disparage people who have little in common with you. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+234 disparaging belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage) adjective His mother's disparaging comments made him feel awful Common GRE MSU
+235 disparate dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible adjective "from Latin disparatus, from dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare, ie. Dislike in kind" Even though they are identical twins, they have such disparate personalities that it’s impossible to get them confused 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+237 dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased adjective Liza is a dispassionate person who rarely displays her emotions to others 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+238 disregard to ignore or pay no attention to verb dis= not + regard=look at If you disregard the red light at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+240 dissemble to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign verb "from Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise,"" from dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy," Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, the politician chose to mislead and dissembled his responses 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+241 dissemble disassemble Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back together. Easily confused words dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. Easily confused words MSU
+242 disseminate to spread widely (esp. information) verb The pollen will disseminate into the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+243 dissonance a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement noun The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+244 diverge to split apart, esp. a road or path verb Knowing that everyone would diverge after graduation, she was worried that she would not see her friends anymore. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+245 docile Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive adjective Synonyms: compliant, obedient, pliant Docile with humans, they are fierce defenders of territory and their young. Least Difficult FT
+246 doff Remove (an item of clothing) verb Synonyms: lay hold of, take hold of To don shoes, to doff them, or even to throw them at somebody? Least Difficult FT
+247 dogged stubborn or determined: adjective Her dogged pursuit of the degree eventually paid off. Common GRE MSU
+248 dogma the official beliefs or tenets of particular sect or group noun Although Jake considered himself to be quite religious, he did not blindly follow the dogma of the church. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+249 dogmatic relying upon doctrine or dogma, as opposed to evidence adjective Common GRE MSU
+250 -dom quality, realm, office noun freedom kingdom wisdom thralldom Suffix MSU
+251 dominus lord master Greek/Latin root dominant dominion Greek/Latin MSU
+252 dote be extremely and uncritically fond of verb Synonyms: adore, love dearly, be devoted to Falling birth-rates allowed parents to dote on fewer children, who were increasingly likely to go to school. Least Difficult FT
+253 dupe to deceive or fool verb My brother is a schemer who is always trying to dupe people out of their money. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+254 dynasthai be able Greek/Latin root dynamic dynamo dynasty dynamite Greek/Latin MSU
+256 eccentric quirky or unusual adjective "From Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros ""out of the center"" (as opposed to concentric), from ek ""out"" (see ex-) + kentron ""center"". Meaning now modified to ""odd or whimsical person""" The eccentric artist was quite happy to walk around with green hair 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+258 eclectic composed of a variety of styles, themes, motifs, etc. selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources: adjective Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+259 -ee one who receives the action noun employee nominee refugee Suffix MSU
+260 effect affect affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s action. Easily confused words affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling to use. The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system. Easily confused words MSU
+262 efficacy effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect noun The instructor’s efficacy was reduced by the lack of educational materials. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+263 effluent the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence) adjective, n Angered citizens confronted the factory for the effluent because they carelessly dumped into the Jackson Lake. Common GRE MSU
+264 ego I self Greek/Latin root ego egomaniac egocentric Greek/Latin MSU
+265 elegy sad poem or song, often in remembrance of someone deceased noun When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+266 elicit to provoke a response verb In the experiment, the scientist hoped to elicit a response from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+267 eloquence persuasive and articulate speech adjective Since the girl spoke from the heart, the eloquence in her words allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+268 elusive effusive elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner Easily confused words The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison Easily confused words MSU
+269 eminent well-known, respected, distinguished adjective Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such an eminent professor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+270 emollient softening; something that softens adjective, noun The lotion was a great emollient for her dry skin Common GRE MSU
+271 empirical based on evidence adjective Our data is based on empirical evidence collected in numerous studies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+273 emulate to imitate or attempt to equal in accomplishment to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)
It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way. verb Sue is going to emulate her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+274 emulate imitate "Emulate means ""to try to be as good or successful as."" Imitate means ""to copy or fashion oneself after.""" Easily confused words He did not limit his actions to imitating his role model, but wished to go further and emulate his idol's success Easily confused words MSU
+275 -en made of, make adjective or verb (ex: widen) silken frozen oaken wooden lighten Suffix MSU
+276 -ence, ency action, state of, quality noun difference conference urgency Suffix MSU
+277 encomium a formal eulogy or speech of praise noun Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an encomium they had written, praising her work as a teacher. Common GRE MSU
+279 endemic epidemic endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU
+280 endow Provide with a quality, ability, or asset verb Synonyms: equip, bless, give Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as... J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts... Least Difficult FT
+282 enervate to exhaust or drain of energy. to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of: (adj: enervating) verb The heat enervated everyone. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+284 engender to cause or give rise to verb His slip of the toungue engendered much laughter. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+285 engender endanger engender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at risk Easily confused words Some people believe violent video games engender feelings of hostility in young people, thereby endangering them and those around them. Easily confused words MSU
+286 enhance intensify, increase, augment verb When Jane paints her bedroom yellow, she is going to really enhance the room and make it appear brighter. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+287 enigma a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand noun puzzle, mystery Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure. Common GRE MSU
+288 entitlement belief that one deserves things one has not earned noun n. the rights one is afforded under the law The spoiled girl’s sense of entitlement to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+290 ephemeral short-lived or transient; lasting for only a brief time, fleeting (n: ephemera) adjective Synonyms: fleeting, passing, short-lived An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+292 epi upon over Greek/Latin root epidermis epidemic epigram epitaph epithet epiphyte epistasis epinephrine epiphysis Greek/Latin MSU
+293 equable even-tempered adjective adj. not given to much change or variation Because she is so equable, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+294 equivocal ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate) adjective Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were equivocal. Common GRE MSU
+295 equivocate to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive verb Equivocate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal. Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and equivocate his answers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+296 -er, or on who, that which noun baker carpenter brewer Suffix MSU
+297 erroneous incorrect adjective Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+299 erudite learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition) adjective High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are entertaining. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+300 -escent in the process of adjective or noun adolescent obsolescent convalescent Suffix MSU
+301 eschew avoid or abstain from verb True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+302 -ese a native of noun or adjective Javanese Vietnamese Suffix MSU
+303 -esis, osis action, process, condition noun genesis hypnosis neurosis osmosis Suffix MSU
+305 esoteric obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few: adjective Synonyms: abstruse, obscure, arcane The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+306 -ess female noun poetess goddess Suffix MSU
+307 estimable deserving respect, esteem, and admiration adjective Our estimable professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+308 -et, ette small one, group noun midget octet baronet Suffix MSU
+309 ethos the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community noun Synonyms: character, atmosphere, climate Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit... leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos.’ Least Difficult FT
+311 eulogy memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral noun The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspiring. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+312 ex out Greek/Latin root exotic exterior extraneous extemporaneous exophalmic exogenous exothermic exoskeleton Greek/Latin MSU
+314 exacerbate to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate: verb The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+315 exacting challenging, demanding, grueling adjective Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holidays. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+317 exculpate to exonerate or vindicate; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: verb The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+318 exigent urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing adjective 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: adjective The cab fare was exorbitant. Common GRE MSU
+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
+322 explicate to explain in detail verb If the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer will need to explicate the mistake. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+323 explicit fully and clearly expressed adjective The bank representative made sure the borrower was aware of the explicit terms of the loan agreement. Common GRE MSU
+324 exposition a thorough explanation noun n. a public show or fair 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+325 extant in existence, still existing: adjective Synonyms: living, still existing, remaining The only extant representative of that species. Common GRE MSU
+326 extant extent extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something Easily confused words The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known. Easily confused words MSU
+327 extraneous irrelevant or superfluous adjective If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+328 extrapolate to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts verb The scientist tried to extrapolate the future results by looking at data from previous testing dates 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+330 facetious glib or flippant; Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor adjective Synonyms: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek More disturbing,' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+331 facilitate to make something easier or simpler verb facile=easy in French. Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly facilitates passing the exam 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+332 faction a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics noun Synonyms: contingent, section, sector One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August... Least Difficult FT
+333 fallacious relying on a fallacy and thus incorrect/misinformed adjective From fallacy Deutsch : irreführend He clung to the fallacious hope that she would return. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+334 fallow Inactive adjective Synonyms: dormant, quiet, slack Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing... Least Difficult FT
+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 adjective adj. invested in cleanliness Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+337 fathom a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: noun, verb I couldn't fathom her reasoning on that issue. Common GRE MSU
+338 fawn to seek favor or attention; to act subserviantly (n, adj: fawning) verb (2)Charlie always fawned over his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. Common GRE MSU
+339 fawn 1. n. a baby deer. 2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner. (2)Charlie always fawned over his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. Homonym MSU
+340 federis league pact Greek/Latin root federation confederate Greek/Latin MSU
+341 feign to give false appearance or impression: verb He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned) Common GRE MSU
+342 fervid, fervent "highly emotional; hot: "" (n: fervor)" adjective The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism. Common GRE MSU
+343 -fic making, causing adjective scientific specific Suffix MSU
+344 fission fusion fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one Easily confused words Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion Easily confused words MSU
+345 flag 1. n. banner. 2. v. to wane or weaken (2) When the runner's strength begins to flag, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. Homonym MSU
+346 flail Flounder; struggle uselessly verb Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm This means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail... Least Difficult FT
+347 flaunt flout flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously Easily confused words Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red light. He came into the Church, flaunting his riches with his designer clothes, flouting all rules by dancing on the altar. Easily confused words MSU
+348 fledgling a baby bird; an inexperienced person; inexperienced. noun, adjective also implies potential to improve Jill is a fledgling skater who must work on her turns more. Common GRE MSU
+350 floundering struggling: adjective We tried to save the floundering business. Common GRE MSU
+351 fluctuate to shift without apparent pattern verb Each day, the price of gold will fluctuate on the market 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+352 fluke Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck noun Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate Was this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly. Least Difficult FT
+353 foil 1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. 2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. 3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. 4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. (3) She had brought so many obviously unsuitable suitors home to her parents that they acted as foils; when she introduced John, he seemed an excellent prospect by contrast and her parents were happy to agree to the marriage. (4) The unexpected return of their parents foiled their plans for a party. Homonym MSU
+354 foment to foster unrest or discontent verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+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
+356 forestall to hold off or try to prevent; Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time verb Synonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+357 fortuitous Happening by a lucky chance adjective Synonyms: fortunate, advantageous, opportune Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+359 frater brother Greek/Latin root fraternize fraternity fraternal fratricide Greek/Latin MSU
+360 frugal economical, thrifty adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+361 fry 1. v. to cook in hot oil. 2. n. baby fish The newborn fry are easy prey to larger fish in the area. Homonym MSU
+362 -ful full of adjective frightful beautiful helpful Suffix MSU
+363 -fy make verb fortify simplify Suffix MSU
+364 gainsay deny or oppose verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+365 galvanize to prod someone into action verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+367 garrulous talkative; verbose; talkative; rambling: adjective We tried to avoid our garrulous neighbor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+368 gauche socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward adjective gauche = left (english)/links (Deutsch) His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+369 geo earth Greek/Latin root geology geography geocentric geomancy Greek/Latin MSU
+370 germane relevant to the matter at hand adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+371 glib talking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely adjective Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she takes all the glib flattery seriously. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+372 gossamer fine cobweb on foliage; fine gauzy fabric; very fine: noun, adjective She wore a gossamer robe. Common GRE MSU
+373 graph gram write record Greek/Latin root graphic graphite graphology telegram Greek/Latin MSU
+374 gregarious sociable, genial adjective Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+375 guile skillful deceit: noun (v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations) He was well known for his guile. Common GRE MSU
+377 guileless honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) adjective Common GRE MSU
+378 hack 1. v. to chop. 2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Homonym MSU
+379 hackneyed cliché, trite, banal adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+381 harangue diatribe or rant; a lengthy and aggressive speech noun Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+382 headlong headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought: adjective, adverb They rushed headlong into marriage. Common GRE MSU
+383 hedonism the pursuit of pleasure noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+384 hetero mixed unlike Greek/Latin root heterogeneous heterosexual heterodox heterodont hetero atom heterocyclic heterozygous Greek/Latin MSU
+385 hierarchical arranged in rank order or hierarchy adjective The hierarchic structure of the company led to internal problems 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+386 homo same alike Greek/Latin root homogeneous homogenized homozygous homolytic fission Homo sapiens homonid homeostasis homophone Greek/Latin MSU
+388 homogenous of the same or similar kind adjective uniform, identical There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+389 -hood order, quality noun neighborhood motherhood Suffix MSU
+390 husband 1. n. a male spouse. 2. v. to manage frugally. to conserve. ___husbandry n. management. (2) Our mother was so good at husbanding resources that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry. Homonym MSU
+391 hyperbole obvious exaggeration for effect noun Obviously the network is overreacting and engaging in hyperbole when they say 55 million people are in danger! for normal thunderstorms 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+392 -ic nature of, like adjective metallic heroic poetic Suffix MSU
+393 -ice condition, state, quality noun justice 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 conservatives. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+396 -id, ide something connected to or belonging to noun or adjective fluid fluoride torrid canid Suffix MSU
+397 idem the same Greek/Latin root identity idiopathic I individual Greek/Latin MSU
+398 ideo idea Greek/Latin root ideology ideation ideal Greek/Latin MSU
+399 ideological relating to a particular belief system or theory adjective Due to the criminal’s ideological perspective that he is always right,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged him 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+400 idios one's own Greek/Latin root idiom idiosyncrasy idiopathic Greek/Latin MSU
+401 imminent about to happen adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+402 immutable Unchanging over time or unable to be changed adjective Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+403 impair to hinder or weaken someone or something verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+404 impecunious penniless; poor adjective Common GRE MSU
+405 impediment barrier, hindrance, or obstruction noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+406 imperious commanding adjective Common GRE MSU
+407 imperturbable remaining calm under any circumstance adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+408 implacable unforgiving adjective adj. relentless 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+409 implication insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) noun Common GRE MSU
+410 implicit implied or insinuated without being directly stated adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+411 imply to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication) verb She implied she didn't believe his story. Common GRE MSU
+412 improvidence an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: noun Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home. Common GRE MSU
+413 imprudence bad judgment noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+414 impudent disrespectful adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+415 in in Greek/Latin root incarcerate incorporate inculcate induction inductance indigenous indicator inspiration Greek/Latin MSU
+416 in im not Greek/Latin root incredible ignoble inglorious inhospitable infinite infinitesimal immoral Greek/Latin MSU
+417 inadvertent by accident or unintentional adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+419 inchoate rudimentary, in the beginning stages adjective The act of writing forces one to clarify incohate thoughts. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+420 inconclusive indeterminate or unresolved adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+421 incorrigible "not capable of being corrected: """ adjective The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school. Common GRE MSU
+422 incredulous (credulous) incredible (credible) incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe Easily confused words The incredulous judge listened to the witness' incredible story that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO Easily confused words MSU
+423 indebted owing money adjective adj. owing gratitude to someone or something 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+424 indefatigable cannot be made tired adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+425 indelible "permanent; unerasable; strong: """ adjective The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects. Common GRE MSU
+426 indigenous indigent 1. local, native 2. poor, needy Easily confused words The ingenous population was hungry and indigent Easily confused words MSU
+427 indolent lazy adjective adj. idle 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+428 -ine having the nature or characteristic of adjective or noun feminine masculine medicine Suffix MSU
+429 ineffable undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable adjective Common GRE MSU
+431 infer to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts) verb New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+432 imply infer Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion Easily confused words The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. Easily confused words MSU
+433 ingenious clever: (n: ingenuity) adjective She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis. Common GRE MSU
+435 ingenuous naïve or innocent ;unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: adjective Wilson's ingenuous response to the controversial calmed the suspicious listeners. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+436 ingenious (ingenuity) ingenuous (and disingenuous) Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature. adjective genuous comes from same root as genuine Einstein was ingenious while his wife was ingenuous Easily confused words MSU
+437 inhibit to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited) verb Common GRE MSU
+438 inimical harmful or hostile adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+440 innocuous harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+441 inscrutable enigmatic, incomprehensible adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+442 insensible numb; unconscious: unfeeling; insensitive: adjective Wayne was rendered insensible by a blow to the head. They were insensibile to the suffering of others.: Common GRE MSU
+443 insensible insensitive When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients Easily confused words MSU
+445 insipid bland, uninspired, inane; lacking zest or excitement; dull adjective "Synonyms: boring, vapid, dull. Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad. from Latin from in- ""not"" + Latin sapidus ""tasty,"" from sapere " It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+447 insular of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive: tight-knit and isolated; uninterested in matters outside one’s immediate sphere adjective Newcomers found it difficult to make friends in the insular community. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+448 intensive concentrated and in-depth adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+449 inter between Greek/Latin root interact interstellar interpret interstitial Greek/Latin MSU
+450 intermediary a go-between noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+451 intimate close (as in a relationship) adjective adj. particularly private v. to imply 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+452 intractable unmanageable adjective adj. stubborn or obstinate 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+454 intransigent uncompromising, obstinate ;stubborn; immovable; unwilling to change: adjective She was so intransigent we finally gave up trying to convince her. (n: intransigence) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+455 intrepid bold and adventurous adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+456 inveterate ingrained, habitual adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+457 invulnerable indestructible, impervious to harm adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+458 -ion, sion, tion act of, state of, result of noun contagion infection aversion Suffix MSU
+460 irascible irritable, testy, touchy, prone to outbursts of temper, easily angered adjective Synonyms: irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+461 irresolute wishy-washy, hesitant adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+462 -ish origin, nature, resembling "noun adjective (however, often the adjective is used as a nounoun ex: ""The Spanish"" meaning the people of Spain)" Spanish foolish impish Suffix MSU
+463 -ism system, manner, condition noun alcoholism feminism heroism communism Suffix MSU
+464 -ist one who, that which noun pianist elitist Suffix MSU
+465 -ite nature of, quality of noun or adjective dynamite graphite sulfite neophyte Suffix MSU
+466 -ity, ty state of, quality noun captivity clarity Suffix MSU
+467 -ive causing adjective or nouns derived from adjectives conclusive festive restive abusive Suffix MSU
+468 -ize to make (like) verb emphasize anthropomorphize Suffix MSU
+470 laconic taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words adjective Synonyms: brief, concise, terse The student’s laconic response suggested that she did not know very much about the topic the professor was discussing. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+471 latent present or potential but not evident or active (n: latency) adjective Common GRE MSU
+472 laud to praise verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+474 laudable praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud) adjective Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is a laudable goal. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+475 legis (lex) law Greek/Latin root legal legislature Greek/Latin MSU
+476 -less without adjective worthless mindless guileless Suffix MSU
+477 leviathan giant whale, therefore, something very large noun Common GRE MSU
+478 lexis word Greek/Latin root lexicon lexicography Greek/Latin MSU
+479 liber free book Greek/Latin root liberty library liberal Greek/Latin MSU
+480 lied 1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied. Homonym MSU
+482 litigation legal proceedings noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+483 locus place Greek/Latin root locality local circumlocution Greek/Latin MSU
+484 loquacious talkative adjective Common GRE MSU
+487 lucid clear and coherent; Showing ability to think clearly adjective Synonyms: rational, sane, in one's right mind He made a lucid argument to support his theory. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+488 lugubrious "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" adjective Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad The lugubrious strains of 'Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now' waft across a sunny beach in Acapulco. Common GRE MSU
+489 lumber 1. n. wood used for building. 2. v. to move heavily or without grace. noun, verb (2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. Homonym MSU
+490 luminous full of light adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+491 -ly like adverb clearly fearlessly Suffix MSU
+492 macro large Greek/Latin root macroeconomicsmacroscopicmacrophage Greek/Latin MSU
+494 magnanimity generosity and nobility of spirit noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+495 maladroit clumsy, awkward, inept adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+496 malevolent malicious; evil; having or showing ill will: adjective Some early American colonists saw the wilderness as malevolent and sought to control it. Common GRE MSU
+498 malleable pliant or pliable adjective easily influenced Children’s moods are often malleable since children are greatly affected by their surroundings. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+499 mania obsession Greek/Latin root maniac Beatlemania Greek/Latin MSU
+500 maverick an unorthodox person or rebel noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+501 mendacity untruthfulness, dishonesty noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+502 -ment act of, result noun contentment amendment Suffix MSU
+503 mercurial easily changeable, fickle adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+504 meter measure Greek/Latin root metronome speedometer odometer Greek/Latin MSU
+505 meticulous paying close attention to detail adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+506 micro small Greek/Latin root microscope micron micrometer microorganism Greek/Latin MSU
+507 milk 1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. 2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit. noun, verb (2) John became very good at milking his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get. Homonym MSU
+509 misanthrope person who hates humanity; one who hates people: noun He was a true misanthrope and hated even himself. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+510 misnomer incorrect name or word for something noun Common GRE MSU
+511 misogynist one who hates women noun Common GRE MSU
+513 mitigate to improve a painful, unpleasant, or negative situation; to make less forceful; to become more moderate; to make less harsh or undesirable: verb He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+514 mit miss send Greek/Latin root mission transmit remit Greek/Latin MSU
+516 mollify placate verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+517 mono one single Greek/Latin root monocle monopoly monogamy monovalent monomania monarchy Greek/Latin MSU
+518 monotony boredom and repetition adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+519 mor(t) death Greek/Latin root mortician mortuary moribund morbid mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying decaying immortal =living forever unable to die Greek/Latin MSU
+520 muffler 1. n. an object for suppressing noise. 2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth. (2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our mufflers and mittens in the winter. Homonym MSU
+521 mundane everyday, boring adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+522 munificent very generous adjective Synonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsome Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+523 naïve inexperienced or gullible adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+524 nascent just beginning or in the early stages adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+525 nefarious wicked evil: adjective a nefarious plot. Common GRE MSU
+526 neglect to abandon or leave uncared-for verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+527 -ness state of adjective noun carelessness uselessness Suffix MSU
+529 nomen name Greek/Latin root noble ignominy nomenclature nominal Greek/Latin MSU
+531 notoriety fame for doing something negative or criminal noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+532 nuance subtle shades of difference noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+534 obdurate stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion adjective The obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+535 obscure mysterious or not well-known adjective v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+536 obsequious overly fawning and helpful in a way that is disingenuous adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+537 obstinate stubborn, uncompromising adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+538 obviate to prevent by anticipatory measures; to make unnecessary: verb Common GRE MSU
+539 obviate to forestall the need for something verb v. to prevent 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+542 occult the mystical and supernatural noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+543 offset to counterbalance or counteract verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+544 -oid like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance) noun or adjective noun or adjective that is similar to or has the qualities of the original word asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid Suffix MSU
+545 olfactory relating to smell or the sense of smell adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+546 olig few Greek/Latin root oligarchy oligopoly Greek/Latin MSU
+547 omniscience the quality or state of being all-knowing noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+548 onerous difficult or burdensome adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+549 opaque not transparent or transluscent; dense; difficult to comprehend, as inopaque reasoning adjective Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than , grams. Common GRE MSU
+551 opportunism the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+552 opprobrium criticism or condemnation noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+553 oscillate to swing back and forth between two points, poles, or positions verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+554 ossified turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible: adjective The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out. Common GRE MSU
+555 ostentatious overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth adjective Owning a mansion doesn’t imply ostentation, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+556 outstrip to overtake or outrun verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+557 overshadow to literally cast a shadow over verb v. to appear more notable than 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+558 painstaking attentive to detail, meticulous adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+559 panegyric a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing noun Common GRE MSU
+560 partial incomplete adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+561 partisan a devoted supporter of a group, cause, or person noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+562 patent blatant, obvious adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+563 pater father Greek/Latin root paternalpaternitypatricide Greek/Latin MSU
+564 paucity scarcity, poverty noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+565 peccadillo a small sin or fault noun Common GRE MSU
+566 ped foot Greek/Latin root pedestrian pedal pedicurepodiatrist Greek/Latin MSU
+568 pedantic overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry). adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+569 pedestrian boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+570 perfidious deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy) adjective Common GRE MSU
+571 perfidy treachery or deceit noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+572 perfunctory done without much effort, care, or thought adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+573 peri around Greek/Latin root peripateticperiscopeperineumperitoneum Greek/Latin MSU
+574 peripheral on the edge or periphery; not centrally important adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+575 permeate to pervade or penetrate throughout verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+576 perseverance persistence in the face of obstacles noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+577 peruse to read something carefully and closely verb v. to read something informally or quickly (context is important for this word!!!!) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+578 pervasive found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+579 petulant easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable adjective Common GRE MSU
+580 phage (see roots section also) eat Greek/Latin root phagocytephagocytosis Greek/Latin MSU
+581 phenomena things that happen noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+582 philanthropy tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization noun The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education. Common GRE MSU
+583 philo love Greek/Latin root philosophyphilanthropy philanthropist =one who loves humanityphilology =the love of wordsphilosophy =the love of wisdomphilatelist –one who loves or collects stampsbibliophile –a lover of books Greek/Latin MSU
+585 phlegmatic cool and unruffled; sluggish adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+586 phob Greek/Latin root phobia Greek/Latin MSU
+587 phon (see roots section) Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin MSU
+588 pith the essential substance of something noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+590 placate to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions: verb Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+591 plastic related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) adjective Common GRE MSU
+594 plausible believable, reasonable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+597 plummet to fall quickly and far verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+598 polarize to cause a sharp division between two groups verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+599 polein sell Greek/Latin root monopoly Greek/Latin MSU
+600 polemical angry, hostile, harshly critical adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+601 polis city Greek/Latin root political metropolitan Greek/Latin MSU
+602 poly many Greek/Latin root polygamy polyphonic hoi polloi Greek/Latin MSU
+603 ponderous heavy; massive; awkward; dull: adjective A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. Common GRE MSU
+604 port porto carry Greek/Latin root porter export transport portable Greek/Latin MSU
+605 post after Greek/Latin root post script (p.s.) ex post facto post hoc post-mortem Greek/Latin MSU
+607 pragmatic dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories adjective practical A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+608 pre before Greek/Latin root premier preview premium prescient Greek/Latin MSU
+609 precarious uncertain or unstable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+610 preceded went before adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+611 precipice cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance noun Common GRE MSU
+613 precipitate to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly verb adj. hastily and not well-considered Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+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
+616 prescient knowing things before they happen, prophetic adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+617 presumptuous overly familiar; invades social boundaries adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+618 prevail to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent verb v. to convince or persuade 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+620 prevaricate to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question verb During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+621 pristine untouched, clean, pure adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+622 pro before in favor of Greek/Latin root project projectile Greek/Latin MSU
+623 probity integrity and honor noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+624 prodigal rashly wasteful:, wastefully extravagant adjective Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique. The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events. Common GRE MSU
+626 prodigious enormous, immense, gigantic adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+627 profligate extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+628 proliferate to multiply and spread rapidly verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+630 propitiate to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action verb v. to appease someone who is angry They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+631 propriety appropriateness, manners, decorum noun The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+632 prospective potential or likely adjective adj. applicable to the future 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+633 psych mind soul Greek/Latin root psychology Greek/Latin MSU
+634 publicus people Greek/Latin root public republic pub publican Greek/Latin MSU
+635 pulchritudinous beautiful (n: pulchritude) adjective Common GRE MSU
+636 pusillanimous cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty: adjective The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. Common GRE MSU
+637 qualification credential noun n. a modifying statement 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+639 quotidian relating to the everyday or mundane adjective 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
+640 rarefy to make or become thin; to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied) verb Common GRE MSU
+641 rationalize to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid verb v. to repair a relationship 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+642 reconcile to bring into harmony verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+643 recondite arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people adjective 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 recondite terms of the contract. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+644 refute to rebut or disprove verb "Latin : from re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" The evidence provided by the prosecutor will refute the defendant’s claim of innocence. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+645 relentless never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent adjective relentless and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+646 relevant relating to the topic or issue at hand adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+647 reproach to scold or express criticism verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+648 reproof the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove). noun Common GRE MSU
+649 repudiate to renounce or disown verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+651 rescind to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+652 respectively ad in the sequential order previously given adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+653 restive restful restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. Easily confused words MSU
+654 reticent hesitant to speak adjective adj. introverted or silent 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+655 reverent solemn and respectful adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+656 rhetoric the art of effective communication (written or verbal) noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+657 riparia river Greek/Latin root riparian Greek/Latin MSU
+658 sagacious having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). adjective Common GRE MSU
+659 salubrious health-promoting adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+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
+662 sap 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. 2. v. to deplete or weaken. (2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer from it. Homonym MSU
+663 sate to satisfy fully or to excess verb Common GRE MSU
+664 satiate to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+665 saturnine having a gloomy or morose temperament adjective Common GRE MSU
+667 scope examine Greek/Latin root microscope 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. (3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews. Homonym MSU
+669 scrib script write Greek/Latin root transcribe scribe script Greek/Latin MSU
+670 secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+671 sediment material that settles at the bottom of a body of water noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+672 sedulous diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful adjective Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously) Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many. Common GRE MSU
+674 simultaneous occurring at the same moment adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+675 sin (sys before b p or m) together with Greek/Latin root synchronize symphony sympathy syncretic syncope Greek/Latin MSU
+676 slight 1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. 2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect (3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone. Homonym MSU
+677 solicitous considerate, attentive adjectiveadjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+678 sol alone Greek/Latin root solosolitarydesolate =lonely dismal gloomysolitary =done alone by yourselfsoliloquy–the act of speaking to oneself Greek/Latin MSU
+680 sparse scattered or scarce adjective adj. austere and unadorned 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+682 specious spurious; appearing true but actually false adjective Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+683 sporadic occasional or scattered adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+684 spurious fake or false adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+685 stolid calm and dependable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+686 strut 1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. 2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part. (2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable. Homonym MSU
+687 subjective open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+688 substantiate to corroborate or give evidence of something verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+689 subter under secret Greek/Latin root subterfuge subtle subaltern subterranean Greek/Latin MSU
+690 subversive meant to undercut established institutions or norms adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+691 sufficient enough for a given purpose adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+692 superbly ad excellently adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+693 superficial "only covering the surface:""" adjective A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted. Common GRE MSU
+695 supplant to overtake or replace verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+696 sycophant a fawning, insincere admirer noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+697 synthesize to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+699 tacit unspoken; implicit adjective : 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) adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+702 tele distance Greek/Latin root telegraph telephone teleology Greek/Latin MSU
+703 temper "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" 2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." (2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners. Homonym MSU
+704 temperance moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+706 tenuous weak, flimsy, insubstantial adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+707 timorous meek or timid adjective "same root as ""timid""=shy" 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+709 tirade (diatribe) an angry speech or rant noun His tirade had gone on long enough. Common GRE MSU
+710 torpor tiredness, lethargy noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+712 tortuous winding or twisty . twisted; excessively complicated: adjective Note: Don't confuse this with torturous.. Synonum complicated Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+713 tractable adjective Common GRE MSU
+714 tractable can be easily influenced or managed. ability to be easily managed or controlled: adjective Her mother wished she were more tractable. (n: tractibility) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+715 trans across Greek/Latin root transport transcend transmogrify Greek/Latin MSU
+716 transient passes quickly; short-lived adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+717 turpitude depravity; baseness: noun Mr. Castor was fired for moral turpitude. Common GRE MSU
+719 ubiquitous ever-present or universal adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+720 unadorned plain; unembellished adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+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
+723 untenable weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+724 utilis useful Greek/Latin root utility utilitarian Greek/Latin MSU
+725 vacillate to shift between multiple options or opinions verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+726 vacuous empty; without contents; without ideas or intelligence:: adjective She flashed a vacuous smile. Common GRE MSU
+727 venality the state of being capable of being bribed noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+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
+730 veracity Truth and factual accuracy noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+732 verbose wordy; long-winded; loquacious adjective Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, long-winded The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+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
+734 vexation state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+735 vide visibil vis see Greek/Latin root video vision visible Greek/Latin MSU
+737 viscous vicous Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. Easily confused words MSU
+739 volatile easily changeable or extreme; unstable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+740 voracious craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things. adjective She is a voracious reader. Common GRE 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 (2) John's reputation as a wag insured he would be invited to many parties. Homonym MSU
+742 wave waive (see waiver) n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object. v. to relinquish We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment. Homophone MSU
+743 waver to hesitate or to tremble verb Common GRE MSU
+744 waver waiver v. vacillate or move back and forth n. release or special exemption from a rule Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines. Homophone MSU
+745 whimsical fanciful or capricious adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+746 wretched extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) adjective Common GRE MSU
+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 lands. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+749 upbraid Find fault with (someone) verb "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. From 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
+750 welter a large number of items in no order; a confused mass noun Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. 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 auditors. Least Difficult FT
+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 prisons. Least Difficult FT
+752 vitiate Destroy or impair the legal validity of verb "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. from Latin ""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" ‘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
+753 fringe the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity noun Synonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodox Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked... Least Difficult FT
+754 garner Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval) verb Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs... Least Difficult FT
+755 gist the substance or essence of a speech or text noun Synonyms: quintessence, main idea Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt The gist of the matter is… Least Difficult FT
+756 gossamer Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate adjective "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a ""goose summer"", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)" The gossamer-thin fabric of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently Least Difficult FT
+757 grovel Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo verb Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. Deutsch : She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?) Least Difficult FT
+759 impetuous Acting or done quickly and without thought or care adjective Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsiv The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making... Least Difficult FT
+760 ingrate an ungrateful person noun "Deutsch : undankbar. from Latin : in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" Greater liberty... over the past generation is abused by ingrates who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless... Least Difficult FT
+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
+763 inert Lacking vigor adjective Synonyms: idle, inactive, underactive America’s founders, he argued, put their faith in reasoned discussion among citizens and believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an inert people.' Least Difficult FT
+764 lax Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful adjective Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent. Deutsch : Lasch Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (for being too lax) and Greece (for being too tight). Least Difficult FT
+765 listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm adjective Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution. Least Difficult FT
+766 livid furiously angry adjective Synonyms: infuriated, irate, fuming A livid Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'... Least Difficult FT
+767 loll Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way verb Synonyms: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. Deutsch : sich rekeln The pair loll on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house. Least Difficult FT
+768 lurid Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms adjective Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. from Latin : pale, the colour of bruises, ghastly Their absence from the public eye, especially in a Western country with an abundant supply of good hospitals, tends to spark lurid rumours of illness and even death. Least Difficult FT
+769 mar Impair the quality or appearance of verb Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen 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
+770 mince Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval verb "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" President Barack Obama didn’t mince his words in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals... Least Difficult FT
+771 minion a follower or underling of a powerful person noun Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey. Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai Its minions have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content. Least Difficult FT
+772 mirth Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter noun "Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as ""merry"". Deutsch : Heiterkeit." A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth. Least Difficult FT
+773 modest not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive adjective Synonyms: ordinary, simple, plain They can be seen in the modest dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor... Least Difficult FT
+774 morose Sullen and ill-tempered adjective Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy Mr. Macron’s can-do political energy stands out in morose France, home to 10% unemployment and growth last year of just 1.1%. Least Difficult FT
+775 muse a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist noun Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus Mr. Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Galore. Least Difficult FT
+776 oblique Not explicit or direct in addressing a point adjective Synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout Fire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary... Least Difficult FT
+777 opaque Not able to be seen through; not transparent adjective Synonyms: cloudy, obscure But Mr. Kim is so opaque and so little is known about how decisions come about in the capital, Pyongyang, that deterring North Korea is fraught with difficulty. Least Difficult FT
+778 overwrought (of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction adjective Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings. Least Difficult FT
+779 pertain be appropriate, related, or applicable verb Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended... Least Difficult FT
+780 pine Miss and long for the return of verb Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring. Least Difficult FT
+782 platitude A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or tho noun Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplace For most of her end-of-term grilling by the liaison committee... she wore an aquiline scowl, quibbling with the questions and, when pushed, cleaving to evasive platitudes... Least Difficult FT
+783 plethora a large or excessive amount noun Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Least Difficult FT
+784 posit Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument noun Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit Mr. Ansar and his co-authors assume this margin is 40%: they posit a ratio of expected benefits to costs of 1.4 for every project. Least Difficult FT
+785 prodigal a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return noun As the 73-year-old Mr. Obiang becomes frailer, his sons, including the prodigal Teodorín, have begun jockeying to succeed him. Least Difficult FT
+786 prophetic Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future Synonyms: predictive, visionary As the depleted council began, Metropolitan Kallistos Ware... said he still hoped it could avoid being mired in Orthodoxy’s internal woes and 'speak in a firm, prophetic voice' to humanity. Least Difficult FT
+787 purist a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures noun Synonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist From this purist point of view, there is only one Christian church worthy of the name.... Least Difficult FT
+788 pyre a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony noun Yet Ms McInerney takes the story deeper, skillfully setting a funeral pyre 'for that Ireland'... Least Difficult FT
+789 quack a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field noun Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industry. Least Difficult FT
+790 reticence the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily noun Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint Mr. Harding is more comfortable with facts; with classic English reticence, he buries his family’s responses in footnotes and summaries. Least Difficult FT
+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 rue 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
+794 strut Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait verb Synonyms: swagger, prance, parade Dogs strut their stuff on its pavements tricked out in tutus, hoodies, boots, overalls and trousers. Least Difficult FT
+795 sublime of very great excellence or beauty adjective Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles. Least Difficult FT
+796 surly Bad-tempered and unfriendly adjective 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
+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
+798 taunt A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone noun 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 adjective Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt. Least Difficult FT
+800 temperate Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance) adjective Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant It can remain temperate in such a close orbit only because Proxima is a red dwarf, and thus much cooler than the sun. Least Difficult FT
+801 terse Sparing in the use of words adjective 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
+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
+803 torrid Full of difficulty or tribulation adjective The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized. Least Difficult FT
+804 transgression an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct noun Synonyms: offense, crime, sin It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila. Least Difficult FT
+805 treacherous Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception adjective Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious Least Difficult FT
+806 vapid offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland adjective Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers.' Least Difficult FT
+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
+808 vilify Least Difficult FT
+809 viscous having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid adjective 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
+810 oxy " oxysoxy- ""sharp bitter""" Greek/Latin root "a subfrom of the Greek PIE root ""ac"": be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce. " oxalic oxideoxygen(D=Sauerstoff...) oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning) paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)anoxic(lack of oxygen) Root words SMB
+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
+812 wanton (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked adjective 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… Least Difficult FT
+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
+816 winsome Attractive or appealing in appearance or character adjective 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 adjective 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
+818 wry Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor adjective 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
+820 abasement the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation noun " from Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare ""bring lower,"" from ad ""to, toward"" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense of ""lower, depress"" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace" Repeated abasement and humiliation by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem Medium Difficult FT
+822 accession the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present verb "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement,"" Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment" After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro. Medium Difficult FT
+823 acerbic (Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way adjective Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism. Medium Difficult FT
+825 apostle a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause noun Synonyms: proponent, promoter, propagandist On the website of this apostle of anti-Americanism, there is an article rejoicing in the fact that the United States need no longer be treated as an enemy... Medium Difficult FT
+826 apprise Inform or tell (someone) verb Synonyms: notify, let know, advise The secret services are useful in apprising their governments of the intentions of others Medium Difficult FT
+827 armada a fleet of warships noun Synonyms: flotilla, squadron, navy This month he also unveiled plans to send an armada of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors... Medium Difficult FT
+828 arson the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property noun Synonyms: incendiarism, pyromania Fire investigators suspected arson when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire Medium Difficult FT
+830 barrage A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows noun Synonyms: abundance, mass, profusion He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a barrage of hailstones Medium Difficult FT
+831 bevy a large group of people or things of a particular kind noun word of unclear origin. Synonyms: group, crowd, cluster Because my mother wrote a bevy of items on her grocery list, I was in the store for nearly two hours Medium Difficult FT
+832 boor an unrefined, ill-mannered person noun Synonyms: lout, oaf, ruffian End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a boor. Medium Difficult FT
+833 bucolic Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied adjective Synonyms: rustic, rural, pastoral General Electric... is now swapping its bucolic site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront. Medium Difficult FT
+834 canonical (Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon adjective Synonyms: established, authoritative The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same canonical works by European men from centuries past. Medium Difficult FT
+835 capricious given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical adjective Synonyms: fickle, inconstant, changeable The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+836 chauvinism Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender noun Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. Medium Difficult FT
+837 circumspect Wary and unwilling to take risks adjective Synonyms: cautious, wary, careful This is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death.' Medium Difficult FT
+838 coalesce Come together and form one mass or whole verb Synonyms: merge, unite, fuse As they radiate away, the waves tend to coalesce to form two main shock waves. Medium Difficult FT
+839 coffers the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution noun coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables
=Koffer in Deutsch,
but coffers= resources, money, finances The new tax filled public coffers but later slowed the economy Medium Difficult FT
+840 condone Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) verb Synonyms: disregard, let pass, excuse Rashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence. Medium Difficult FT
+841 contrite Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence adjective Synonyms: regretful, sorry, apologetic As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+842 credulous having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïve adjective Synonyms: gullible, naive Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+843 demur Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance. to object or raise concerns verb Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+844 depravity Moral corruption; wickedness noun Synonyms: vice, perversion, deviance He condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics. Medium Difficult FT
+845 deride Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule verb Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+846 diatribe a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something noun Synonyms: tirade, harangue, onslaught CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news. 357 prevalent GRE words FT
+847 dictum a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle noun Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom Sometimes the old army dictum 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken. Medium Difficult FT
+848 diffuse Spread out over a large area verb Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse... Medium Difficult FT
+849 dilate Make or become wider, larger, or more open verb Synonyms: enlarge, expand By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure. Medium Difficult FT
+850 discordant Disagreeing or incongruous adjective Synonyms: divergent, opposing, clashing It represents an opening of musical trade routes between two often discordant sides of the world. Medium Difficult FT
+851 divest Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment verb “So far the protesters have managed to persuade 220 cities and institutions to divest some of their holdings...” Droll Medium Difficult FT
+852 droll Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement adjective Synonyms: funny, humorous, amusing Karo Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos... Medium Difficult FT
+853 echelon a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society noun "from French échelon ""level, echelon,"" literally ""rung of a ladder,"" itself from Late Latin scala ""stair Synonyms: level, rank, grade" The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities. Medium Difficult FT
+854 eddy (of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way verb Synonyms: swirl, whirl, spiral Above all, Hokusai was a master of line and pattern, inscribing his forms within contours that eddy and spill like the currents of a mountain stream. Medium Difficult FT
+855 effigy a sculpture or model of a person noun Synonyms: statue, statuette, figure The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.' Medium Difficult FT
+856 elucidate Make (something) clear verb Synonyms: explain, make plain, illuminate One was from almost 600 people who had completed... a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment. Medium Difficult FT
+857 endemic (Of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. prevalent in or native to a certain region, locality, or people: adjective 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
+858 epistemology the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope noun The only way to know for sure is to run the experiment (Mr. Lind's exotic epistemologynotwithstanding). Medium Difficult FT
+859 epithet an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse noun Synonyms: name, label, smear Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingual din. Medium Difficult FT
+860 errant Erring or straying from the proper course or standards adjective Synonyms: offending, guilty, culpable He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter. Medium Difficult FT
+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
+863 extol Praise enthusiastically verb Synonyms: go wild about, wax lyrical about This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received. Medium Difficult FT
+864 façade the face of a building noun Synonyms: front, frontage, exterior Its grey stone façade and arched doorways convey a feeling of prosperity, a splash of high finance in this small county town in eastern China... Medium Difficult FT
+865 fetid smelling extremely unpleasant adjective Synonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. Medium Difficult FT
+866 florid "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose.""" adjective Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office... Medium Difficult FT
+867 flout Openly disregard verb Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. Medium Difficult FT
+868 foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character noun Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests). Medium Difficult FT
+870 frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way adjective Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good management. Medium Difficult FT
+871 gall Bold, impudent behavior noun Synonyms: insolence, nerve, audacity With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. Medium Difficult FT
+872 galvanize Medium Difficult FT
+873 gambit a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage noun Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy What began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. Medium Difficult FT
+874 goad Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction verb Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on Her words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term. Medium Difficult FT
+876 gouge Overcharge; swindle verb They do not want monopolists to gouge consumers and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening. Medium Difficult FT
+877 grandiloquent Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner adjective Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent The authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.' Medium Difficult FT
+878 grouse complain pettily; grumble verb Synonyms: moan, groan, protest Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets... Medium Difficult FT
+879 hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate adjective Synonyms: unlucky, luckless, out of luck By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game. Medium Difficult FT
+880 homage Special honour or respect shown publicly noun Synonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth. Medium Difficult FT
+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 imbued with subtler forms of sexism. Medium Difficult FT
+883 impasse a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement noun Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate The Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape. Medium Difficult FT
+884 inculcate Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction verb Synonyms: imbue, infuse, inspire The tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking. Medium Difficult FT
+885 indolence Avoidance of activity or exertion noun Synonyms: laziness, idleness, slothfulness The indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle. Medium Difficult FT
+886 inquest a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death noun Synonyms: enquiry, investigation, inquisition A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed. Medium Difficult FT
+888 itinerant Traveling from place to place adjective Synonyms: peripatetic, wandering, roving Her first America-set film is a freewheeling road movie in which an 18-year-old escapes a dysfunctional family by joining a group of itinerant young misfits. Medium Difficult FT
+890 largesse Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others noun Synonyms: liberality, munificence, bounty All else equal, such largesse should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. Medium Difficult FT
+891 leery Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions adjective Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation. Medium Difficult FT
+892 limpid (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious adjective Synonyms: lucid, plain, understandable Unlike many writers of Spanish, he preferred short, simple sentences, and they gave his writing a limpid intensity. Medium Difficult FT
+893 loquacious Tending to talk a great deal adjective Synonyms: talkative, voluble, communicative Edwina, Williams’ mother, was judgmental, frigid and pious, but also as loquacious as her husband was laconic. Medium Difficult FT
+895 malign evil in nature or effect adjective Synonyms: harmful, bad, malevolent Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound... Medium Difficult FT
+896 maudlin Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental adjective Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose Alas, he never really fixed his state’s finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics... Medium Difficult FT
+897 milieu a person’s social environment noun Synonyms: sphere, background, backdrop Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive...' Medium Difficult FT
+898 mire involve someone or something in (a difficult situation) verb Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil Ms Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. Medium Difficult FT
+899 modish Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable adjective Synonyms: modern, trendy, in With these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish? Medium Difficult FT
+901 nascent just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential adjective Synonyms: emerging beginning dawning Weakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself. Medium Difficult FT
+902 natty (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable adjective Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair The British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders... Medium Difficult FT
+903 nexus a connection or series of connections linking two or more things noun Synonyms: union, link Some chapters read like a thriller, because they offer a microscopic look at the unwholesome nexus between Germany’s media, politics and judiciary. Medium Difficult FT
+904 nonplussed (Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react adjective Synonyms: baffled, confounded And as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang. Medium Difficult FT
+905 normative Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm adjective ...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade. Medium Difficult FT
+906 opine Hold and state as one’s opinion verb Synonyms: suggest, say, declare The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation. Medium Difficult FT
+907 pallid (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health adjective Synonyms: white, pasty, wan Its protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve. Medium Difficult FT
+908 panache Flamboyant confidence of style or manner noun Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair Second, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand. Medium Difficult FT
+909 paragon a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality noun Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar Despite the reasons to see it as a paragon of modernity, Odebrecht has long been accused of winning business in an old-fashioned and less admirable way. Medium Difficult FT
+910 parry Answer (a question or accusation) evasively verb Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything... Medium Difficult FT
+911 penchant A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something noun Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference Mr. Gorsuch also shares Mr. Scalia’s literary talents: he is an elegant writer with a penchant for playful eruditio. Medium Difficult FT
+912 pithy (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive adjective Synonyms: concise, brief, compact Academics are not known for brevity in writing. And physics does not lend itself to pithy introductions. Medium Difficult FT
+913 plethora a large or excessive amount noun Synonyms: excess, overabundance, surplus Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Medium Difficult FT
+915 presage be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one) verb Synonyms: point to, mean, signify Stock markets are set to open down today, and the election could presage a longer slump if investors feel that the uncertainty generated... will harm growth and corporate profits. Medium Difficult FT
+916 prolific (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works adjective Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year... Medium Difficult FT
+917 proxy a person authorized to act on behalf of another noun Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in ...Mr. Thaksin’s sister Yingluck, who took over his political movement after he left the country and who in 2011 was elected prime minister as his proxy. Medium Difficult FT
+918 prudish having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity adjective Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody Several Pacific nations ban cross-dressing (another hand-me-down from prudish Victorians). Medium Difficult FT
+919 qualm an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear noun Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation Qualms about the force’s quality extend beyond their handling of demonstrators. Medium Difficult FT
+920 quell Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one) verb Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify So the correct response is to...plump up the capital cushions of its vulnerable banks with enough public money to quell fears of a systemic crisis. Medium Difficult FT
+921 quibble Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter verb Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick One can quibble with some of the detail; perhaps the labour market participation rate can rise again, particularly if baby boomers find they don't have enough money with which to retire. Medium Difficult FT
+923 recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority adjective Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable In a move that may test the mettle of recalcitrant Senate Republicans, Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a widely respected and politically moderate judge... Medium Difficult FT
+924 recant Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief verb Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract Analysts who predict turmoil are warned to shut up or recant. Medium Difficult FT
+925 salient Most noticeable or important adjective Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism… Medium Difficult FT
+926 sardonic grimly mocking or cynical adjective Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip. Medium Difficult FT
+927 savant a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist noun Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power. Medium Difficult FT
+928 soliloquy an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play 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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+933 syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language noun The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syntax. Medium Difficult FT
+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
+936 urbane (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner adjective Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusade. Medium 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 thing. Medium Difficult FT
+939 abeyance a state of temporary disuse or suspension noun " French from à ""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open,"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come from this. Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve" With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish Most Difficult FT
+941 anodyne not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull adjective "from Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free from pain or torment"" ""Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communiqué Most Difficult FT
+942 bilk Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification verb Synonyms: swindle, defraud, deceive Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they bilk the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. Most Difficult FT
+943 canard an unfounded rumor or story noun "from French canard ""a hoax,"" literally ""a duck"" Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisper" The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be an embarrassing canard. Most Difficult FT
+944 catalyst a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze) noun Synonyms: stimulus, impetus, spark Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of character 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+945 catharsis the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions noun "from Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. Synonyms: emotional release, relief" Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger. Most Difficult FT
+946 cloture (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote noun "The French word for ""closure"", with the ""s"" dropped out, like hopital/hospital" You need majority support of parliamentarians to invoke cloture and end the filibuster. Most Difficult FT
+947 compendium a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject noun Synonyms: compilation, anthology The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jokes Most Difficult FT
+948 conscript Enlist (someone) compulsorily verb Synonyms: draft, recruit, call up Most Israelis are conscripted into the military Most Difficult FT
+949 cosset Care for and protect in an overindulgent way verb Synonyms: indulge, pander to With a big haul, Scotland’s politicians could perhaps afford to cosset oil firms. Without one, the young nation might have to milk them harder than ever. Most Difficult FT
+950 coterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastes noun "From French coterie ""circle of acquaintances,"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land from a feudal lord from cotier ""tenant of a cote"" Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circle" He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides Most Difficult FT
+951 daguerreotype A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor noun Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy : L. Daguerre He showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most Difficult FT
+952 dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something noun Synonyms: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+953 diurnal (Of animals) active in the daytime adjective "From Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus ""wintery"", nocturnal=active at night. Synonyms: daily, everyday" Our body clock follows a diurnal rhythm. Most Difficult FT
+954 dross something regarded as worthless noun "Old English dros=""the scum thrown off from metals in smelting,"" similar to German Drusen=""dregs, husks"" Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debris" Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of. Most Difficult FT
+955 dyspeptic Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression adjective "From Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest,"" from dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested,"" Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)" As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach Most Difficult FT
+956 ebullient Cheerful and full of energy adjective "Latin pp ebullientem ""to boil over,"" literally or figuratively, from ex ""out, out of"" (see ex-) + bullire ""to bubble"" origin similar to boil, bubble Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" Charlie’s ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the office 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
+957 edify Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually verb "Modern French édifier: ""build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlighten" The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits Most Difficult FT
+958 egress the action of going out of or leaving a place noun "from Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) Deutsch : Austritt Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawal" The data is stored in the router egress queue until it is serialised onto the physical wire Most Difficult FT
+959 ersatz (Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else adjective Synonyms: artificial, substitute, imitation During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with ersatz coffee Most Difficult FT
+960 erstwhile former adjective "from mid English, erst =""first, at first; once, long ago; till now"" itself from Old English ærest soonest, earliest, ""Synonyms: old, past, one-time" The erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby Most Difficult FT
+961 euphony the quality of being pleasing to the ear noun "from Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice,"" = well sounding Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality" I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem Most Difficult FT
+962 expiate Atone for (guilt or sin) verb Synonyms: make amends for, make up for To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three months. Most Difficult FT
+964 fracas a noisy disturbance or quarrel noun "from French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" Deutsch : Aufruhr Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray" a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations Most Difficult FT
+965 frieze a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling noun A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad. Most Difficult FT
+966 fusillade a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession noun "from French fusillade, from fusiller ""to shoot"" Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment" But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war. Most Difficult FT
+967 gaffe an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator noun "from French gaffe ""clumsy remark,"" Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error" Goofy makes non-stop gaffes Most Difficult FT
+968 gainsay Speak against or oppose (someone), deny verb Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to She was too young to know better, let alone gainsay her wicked uncle. Most Difficult FT
+969 gerontocracy a state, society, or group governed by old people noun But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one. Most Difficult FT
+970 halcyon Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful adjective Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. Most Difficult FT
+971 hegemony Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others noun Synonyms: leadership, dominance, dominion Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable. Most Difficult FT
+972 hermetic Insulated or protected from outside influences adjective Synonyms: airtight, sealed More worryingly, there was a hermetic logic to them which, with the passions they aroused, made it possible to see how they could beguile and thrill many more. Most Difficult FT
+973 heterodox not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs adjective Synonyms: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer. Most Difficult FT
+974 homogeneous of the same kind; alike adjective Synonyms: uniform, identical, unvaried It also has proportionately more immigrants than almost anywhere else. Next to London, famously cosmopolitan cities like Paris and Berlin are actually rather homogeneous. Most Difficult FT
+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 rural idyll. Most Difficult FT
+977 ignoble not honorable in character or purpose adjective Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'. Most Difficult FT
+978 impugn Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive) verb Synonyms: call into question, challenge Impugning Mr. Abe’s motives is too cynical. His commitment to economic revival was no doubt sincere... Most Difficult FT
+979 incise Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut verb Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. Most Difficult FT
+980 incubus a cause of distress or anxiety noun The Japanese people, freed of the incubus of a war industry which by 1938 was absorbing 61 per cent of their national income, have a chance of recovering... Most Difficult FT
+981 knell the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral noun Synonyms: toll, ringing, chime The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model. Most Difficult FT
+982 lachrymose Inducing tears; sad adjective Synonyms: sad, tearful, weepy This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a lachrymose speech or even an appalling outfit. Most Difficult FT
+983 lacuna an unfilled space or interval; a gap noun Synonyms: interval, gap This insane lacuna in the justice system reflects extreme systemic prejudice by drivers against cyclists, and would be easy enough to fix. Most Difficult FT
+984 lambaste Criticize (someone or something) harshly verb Synonyms: castigate, chastise, condemn Yet the president was lambasted for his otherworldly complacency. Most Difficult FT
+985 larceny Theft of personal property noun Synonyms: stealing, robbery, pilfering But there are still no checks and balances on its exercise, as the larceny of governors illustrates. Most Difficult FT
+986 libertine a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion adjective Synonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligate There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical. Most Difficult FT
+988 maelstrom a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil noun Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil The execution of its leaders, as much as the Easter Rising itself, triggered a maelstrom of events: a surge of anti-British rage... Most Difficult FT
+989 magnate a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman noun Synonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogul Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate. Most Difficult FT
+990 malaproprism the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect noun Synonyms: misuse, solecism, blunder And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty... Most Difficult FT
+991 misanthropy a dislike of humankind noun Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind [Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy... Most Difficult FT
+992 monolithic large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform adjective Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending Four things have made Europe a harsher environment for the centre left: its own success, structural change in the economy, a reduced fear of political extremes and the decline of monolithic class groups. Most Difficult FT
+994 myopic nearsighted adjective Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded They are also myopic, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past. Most Difficult FT
+995 nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization noun Synonyms: the all-time low, zero Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2% Most Difficult FT
+996 neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice Mr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to. Most Difficult FT
+997 noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive: adjective Synonyms: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant The noisome odor of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult FT
+998 nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun Synonyms: cure, prescription, answer It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult FT
+999 occlude Stop, close up, or obstruct verb Synonyms: block, cover, shut in Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Most Difficult FT
+1000 paean a song of praise or triumph noun Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia It is the right that has inherited the ambitious modernist urge to destroy and innovate in the name of a universal project,' Tony Judt, a British historian, lamented in 'Ill Fares the Land', a paean to social democracy he dictated on his death bed. Most Difficult FT
+1001 panoply a complete or impressive collection of things noun Synonyms: array, range, collection The panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the law’s provisions individually.' Most Difficult FT
+1002 pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley Both enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications... Most Difficult FT
+1003 paucity the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts noun Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth Yet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money. Most Difficult FT
+1004 pellucid Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood adjective Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable Turning a crowd from hostility to adoration through pellucid, charismatic truthtelling is a venerable Hollywood trope... Most Difficult FT
+1005 phalanx a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation noun A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards... Most Difficult FT
+1006 philistine A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts noun Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor By choosing such an unimpeachably serious and artistic project as its first film production, the company has made anyone who grumbles seem like a philistine. Most Difficult FT
+1007 pique a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight noun Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation The Russians have responded with predictable pique—just as many refused to condemn the violence of their football hooligans... Most Difficult FT
+1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun Synonyms: diatribe, invective Marion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry. Most Difficult FT
+1009 précis a summary or abstract of a text or speech noun Synonyms: synopsis, summation His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters. Most Difficult FT
+1010 prosaic Commonplace; unromantic adjective Synonyms: ordinary, everyday However, while it is large-scale evacuations at times of crisis that grab attention, the biggest risks that business travellers face are more prosaic. Most Difficult FT
+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
+1012 querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adjective Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy Their querulous, hostile or annoyed faces recur in her work from the late 1950s. Most Difficult FT
+1013 quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency Horrible conditions do not guarantee revolts, and moderately bad conditions do not necessarily thwart them. The question is what to make of the relative quiescence of America’s poor. Most Difficult FT
+1014 quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical adjective Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic In one chapter... the director probes some of the quixotic visionaries driving the digital revolution forward. Most Difficult FT
+1015 raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way noun Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns The latest continental raconteur eager to spin Ireland’s tale is the European Union. Most Difficult FT
+1016 redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance noun Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense There must be redress by an independent tribunal for those who have been mistreated. Most Difficult FT
+1017 repast a meal noun Synonyms: feast, banquet Lunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast. Most Difficult FT
+1018 ribald Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way adjective Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqué When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision. Most Difficult FT
+1019 rococo Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration adjective ‘The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena... Most Difficult FT
+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)" adjective Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt. Most Difficult FT
+1021 scintilla a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling noun Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements. Most Difficult FT
+1022 semantic Relating to meaning in language or logic adjective Synonyms: lingual, semasiological Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Most Difficult FT
+1023 sobriquet a person’s nickname noun Synonyms: appellation, moniker This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.' Most Difficult FT
+1024 soporific Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep adjective Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation. Most Difficult FT
+1025 supine Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) adjective Synonyms: weak, spineless Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in. Most Difficult FT
+1026 synoptic Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view adjective Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics. Most 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 China. Most Difficult FT
+1028 truculent Eager or quick to argue or fight adjective 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 successor. Most Difficult FT
+1029 turgid (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic adjective 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
+1030 tyro a beginner or novice noun Synonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer They easily took advantage of the tyro. Most Difficult FT
+1031 umbrage Offense or annoyance noun Synonyms: insult, affront Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are lagging. Most Difficult FT
+1032 verdant (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation adjective 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 capital. Most Difficult FT
+1033 virulent extremely severe or harmful in its effects adjective Synonyms: toxic, deadly, destructive ‘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
+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
+1035 vociferous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous adjective 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
+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 vote? Most Difficult FT
+1037 yoke a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull noun Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries. Most Difficult FT
+1038 ambi both sides Greek/Latin root ambidextrous (both-handed)ambivalent (be in 2 minds) Root words Aristotle
+1040 am ami love Greek/Latin root amiable -friendly pleasant lovableamicable =characterized by friendlinessamity -friendly and peaceful relations amorous -showing romantic love enamored=inflamed with lovecaptivated Root words Aristotle
+1041 avi bird Greek/Latin root Aviary =a large enclosure for birds Aviatrix =a female airplane pilot Aviation =the art of designing or operating aircraft Root words Aristotle
+1043 cog to know Greek/Latin root Cognizant=fully informed consciouscognition =process of acquiring knowledge incognito =disguised so no one knows yourecognize =to discover that one knows cogitate =to think carefully about Root words Aristotle
+1044 col con com with Greek/Latin root collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone Root words Aristotle
+1045 dol pain suffering Greek/Latin root Condolence = expression of sympathy Indolence = a state of being lazy or slothful Doleful = sorrowful mournfulDolorous = full of pain or sorrow Root words Aristotle
+1046 dys abnormal bad Greek/Latin root dyspepsia =abnormal indigestiondystopia =an imaginary place of total miserydyslexia =impairmentof the ability to handle worddysfunctional =poorly functional Root words Aristotle
+1047 eu good well Greek/Latin root euphemism =replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive oneeuphony =having a pleasant soundeuphoria =feeling of well=beingeulogy =speech in praise of someoneeugenics =the study of hereditary improvement of a race Root words Aristotle
+1048 extra outside beyond Greek/Latin root extraordinary =beyond ordinaryextraterrestrial =outside the Earthextrovert =an outgoing personextradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed Root words Aristotle
+1049 genoegenesis birth gender family kind race (genre) Greek/Latin root genealogy =the study of the history of a familygeneration =all the people born at approx the samegenetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes Congenital =existing from birth Root words Aristotle
+1050 grat pleasing Greek/Latin root gratify =to pleasesomeonegrateful =feeling thankful gratuity =a tip token of appreciationingratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts Root words Aristotle
+1051 loc loq speak Greek/Latin root Grandiloquent =pompous or inflated in language eloquent =speaking beautifully and forcefully loquacio loquacious =very talkative circumlocution=roundabout talk elocution =art of clear & expressive speaking Root words Aristotle
+1052 mal male bad evil ill Greek/Latin root malfunction=not functioning properlymalevolence=ill willmalicious =showing strong ill willmalediction=a cursemalign=to speak ill about someonemaladroit =clumsy tactless Root words Aristotle
+1053 meta beyond change between Greek/Latin root metaphysics =study of nature and realitymetamorphosis =a complete change of formmetastasis =the transmission of disease to other parts of the body. Root words Aristotle
+1054 morph shape form Greek/Latin root metamorphosis =complete change of formmorphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organismsamorphous =without distinct shape or form Root words Aristotle
+1055 nat born Greek/Latin root innate =included since birthnascent =starting to develop natal =relating to birthnatural =gotten at birth not afterward Root words Aristotle
+1056 ob op against opposition Greek/Latin root object =to be against somethingobscure =hard to understandobstruct=hinderobfuscate=confuse darkenobtuse –not sharp dullobstreperous –noisly defiant.Unruly Root words Aristotle
+1057 omni all Greek/Latin root omnipotent =with all the poweromniscient =knowing all thingsomnipresent=present everywhereomnivorous =eating all foods Root words Aristotle
+1058 pan all any everyone Greek/Latin root panacea =a cure for all diseases or problemspanorama =an allaround viewpantheism =the worship of all godspandemic =affecting all Root words Aristotle
+1059 path feeling emoition Greek/Latin root empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feelingsapathy =a lack of feeling or interestsympathy=harmony or agreement sharing someone’s feelingsantipathy=a feeling of great dislike Root words Aristotle
+1060 purge clean Greek/Latin root Purge =remove anything undesirablepurgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sinexpurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication Root words Aristotle
+1061 sci to know Greek/Latin root conscience =sense of knowing right from wrongconscious =knowing what is happeningomniscient =knowing everythingprescient =ability to perceive events before they occur Root words Aristotle
+1062 somn sleep Greek/Latin root insomnia =inability to fall asleepsomniloquy =talking in one’s sleepsomnolent =feeling sleepySomnambulist=sleep walker Root words Aristotle
+1063 theo god Greek/Latin root monotheism =belief in one godpolytheism =worshiping more than one Godtheology =the study of religion god etctheocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle Root words Aristotle
+1064 tractable pull Greek/Latin root attract =to pull nearerdistract =to drag attention away fromsomethingIntractable=stubborn Root words Aristotle
+1065 ver truth Greek/Latin root veracious =truthful honest veracity =the truth verify =to make sure that something is true veritable averasseverate Root words Aristotle
+1066 viv life Greek/Latin root Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to lifevital =pertaining to livevivacious =high-spirited and full of lifeconvivial=sociable Root words Aristotle
+1067 ger old age adjective geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly gerontocracy =the rule of the elders gerontology =the science of aging. SMB
+1068 grand grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient grandiose=pretentiously grand aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic SMB
+1069 vac empty Greek/Latin root evacuate =to empty a dangerous placevacant =empty not occupiedacation =a time without workvacuous =lacking intelligence Greek/Latin MSU
+1070 belli war Greek/Latin root bellicose =warlike in manner or temperament belligerent =hostile ready to fightrebel =person who opposes and fights Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1073 cis cut Greek/Latin root incision precision Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1074 cosm order world Greek/Latin root cosmos microcosm Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1075 cycl circle Greek/Latin root cycle cyclone Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1077 dict word speak say Greek/Latin root dictate dictation dictator Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1078 duc duct carry lead Greek/Latin root conduct conducive Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1079 fac fact do make Greek/Latin root facsimile manufacture Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1080 fect do make Greek/Latin root perfect Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1081 form shape Greek/Latin root uniform reform Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1082 fort strong Greek/Latin root fortify fort fortifications Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1086 log logy speech study of dialog Greek/Latin root analogy Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1087 man manu hand Greek/Latin root manage manual Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1088 mater matri mother home Greek/Latin root matriarch maternity Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1089 medi middle Greek/Latin root median mediocre Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1091 multi many Greek/Latin root multiply Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1092 nom nym name Greek/Latin root nominate synonym Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1093 pater patri father Greek/Latin root paternal patriarch Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1094 pathy feeling suffering Greek/Latin root sympathy Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1097 scend climb Greek/Latin root ascend descend Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1098 script written language Greek/Latin root postscript Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1099 secut follow Greek/Latin root consecutive non sequitur Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1100 sent feel think Greek/Latin root sentient consent sentiment Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1101 sequ follow Greek/Latin root sequence subsequently Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1102 tact touch Greek/Latin root contact tactless (without feeling) Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1103 tempor time Greek/Latin root contemporary Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1104 tract pull draw out Greek/Latin root tractor attractive Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1105 trans across move Greek/Latin root transit transient Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1106 vene assemble meet Greek/Latin root convene Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1107 vent come go Greek/Latin root advent Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1108 vers turn Greek/Latin root reverse versatile Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1109 vert turn Greek/Latin root "Do NOT confuse with French ""vert"" which means green" convert Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1110 voc vok voice call Greek/Latin root vocal revoke Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1111 vox vox populi Greek/Latin root 'voice of the people' Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1112 gullible easily persuaded to believe something adjective The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him. Common GRE Kaplan
+1113 volu volve turn roll Greek/Latin root revolution Greek/Latin Manhattan
+1115 lethargic lacking energy adjective It’s not uncommon to feel lethargic for weeks or even months after major surgery. Common GRE Kaplan
+1116 paradox a statement that contradicts itself but might be true noun The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing paradox. Common GRE Kaplan
+1117 pedant a person who makes an excessive display of learning noun Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester. Common GRE Kaplan
+1118 acroakro at the topat the end outermost; excellent Greek/Latin root "a subfrom of the Greek PIE root ""ac"": be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce. " acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit) acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega)) acronym(sharp name=use of first letters) acrophobia(fear of heights) acropolis(city at the top) Root words SMB
+1120 desiccate remove the moisture from (something) verb The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants. Common GRE Kaplan
+1121 enervate cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken verb Enervate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! The boxer used a swift left uppercut to the jaw to enervate his opponent. Common GRE Kaplan
+1122 engender to produce, cause, or give rise to (something) verb Political debates can engender controversy regarding the subjects discussed. Common GRE Kaplan
+1123 fervid intensely enthusiastic or passionate adjective The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours. Common GRE Kaplan
+1124 garrulous excessively talkative adjective The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time. Common GRE Kaplan
+1125 ingenuous innocent and unsuspecting adjective The scam artist preyed on ingenuous nursing home residents. Common GRE Kaplan
+1126 loquacious tending to talk a great deal adjective The loquacious professor was known for his five-hour lectures. Common GRE Kaplan
+1127 lucid very clear and easy to understand adjective The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the concepts presented. Common GRE Kaplan
+1128 misanthrope a person who dislikes humankind noun The neighborhood misanthrope surrounded his yard with barbed wire to keep people away. Common GRE Kaplan
+1129 para "1. Greek origin = alongsidecoming from beyond; altered; contrary; irregular abnormal 2. Latin origin =""defense protection against; that which protects from""" Greek/Latin root "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other) paramedic (someone alongside a medic)paraphrase (restatement=coming from phase) parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)paresis (altered ie partial paralysis) paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"") parameter (used alongside to measure system) paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side left side) paranormal (beyond normal)parasite (alongside food)" 2. LATIN origin : parachute (protect from falling) parasol (protect from sun) Greek/Latin SMB
+1130 placate to make (someone) less angry or hostile verb A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier. Common GRE Kaplan
+1131 vacillate to waver between different opinions or actions verb Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue. Common GRE Kaplan
+1132 venerate regard with great respect verb To venerate the fire chief’s forty years of service, the department held a special banquet. Common GRE Kaplan
+1133 volatile likely to change rapidly and unpredictably adjective It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decades. Common GRE Kaplan
+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
+1137 agr field Greek/Latin root agriculture Latin words nko
+1138 alt High Greek/Latin root alto (high pitched singer) Latin words nko
+1139 alter other Greek/Latin root alter-ego alternative alternate Latin words nko
+1141 anim life spirit Greek/Latin root animation Latin words nko
+1142 ann annu enni year Greek/Latin root annual Latin words nko
+1144 aper open Greek/Latin root aperture Latin words nko
+1145 apt fit Greek/Latin root aptitude apt Latin words nko
+1148 aster astr star Greek/Latin root astral astronomy Latin words nko
+1153 ambul walk move Greek/Latin root ambulance Latin words nko
+1155 arbor tree Greek/Latin root arboreal(pertaining to trees) arboretum(where trees are culitivated) arborcide(killing of trees) Latin words nko
+1157 apo apho away off separate Greek/Latin root apogee (furthest away) Latin words nko
+1158 bas low Greek/Latin root bass base basement bas-relief Latin words nko
+1163 brev brief short Greek/Latin root brevity Latin words nko
+1164 bar pressure weight Greek/Latin root barometer Latin words nko
+1165 burs pouch purse Greek/Latin root bursary(stipend) bursar(treasurer of a college) Latin words nko
+1166 cad cas fall Greek/Latin root cascade Latin words nko
+1167 cand white shining Greek/Latin root candescent(shining) candella Latin words nko
+1168 cap capt cept take hold Greek/Latin root "In old legal documents determining seizure of assets the header was entitled ""document of caption""- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text " captivity captive capture captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults) captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence) Latin words nko
+1169 capit head main Greek/Latin root capitulate Latin words nko
+1170 carn flesh/плоть Greek/Latin root carnivor Latin words nko
+1173 cent hundred Greek/Latin root centimeter centurion cent Latin words nko
+1174 chrom color Greek/Latin root chromograph Latin words nko
+1175 chron time Greek/Latin root chronology Latin words nko
+1177 clin lean bend Greek/Latin root "word-forming element meaning ""slope slant incline" incline decline recline clinometer Latin words nko
+1180 card heart Greek/Latin root cardio Latin words nko
+1184 curr curs run Greek/Latin root current courier Latin words nko
+1185 cata down against completely intensive according to Greek/Latin root catabatic wind(downslope) catapult(throw against intensely) catastrophe(intense against what is expected) catoptric(pertaining to mirrors) cataclysm(flood=intensive washing) cataclasm(great breaking down) cathode(lower negative pole) catheter(lets down liquid out of body) catacomb(underground burial place) Latin words nko
+1186 caust caut to burn Greek/Latin root caustic soda Latin words nko
+1187 cerebr brain Greek/Latin root cerebral Latin words nko
+1188 cert sure Greek/Latin root certitude certain Latin words nko
+1189 chrys gold yellow Greek/Latin root chrysthanium Latin words nko
+1190 cruc cross Greek/Latin root crucify Latin words nko
+1193 dec ten Greek/Latin root decade decennial Latin words nko
+1195 derm skin Greek/Latin root dermatologist Latin words nko
+1198 dign worthy Greek/Latin root dignity Latin words nko
+1200 dorm sleep Greek/Latin root dormitory dormant Latin words nko
+1202 don give Greek/Latin root donor Latin words nko
+1203 dur harden to last lasting Greek/Latin root durable Latin words nko
+1205 equ equal Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1206 fac fact fect make do Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1207 fer bear carry/нести передавать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1208 fid faith truth Greek/Latin root fidelity Latin words nko
+1209 fin end Greek/Latin root finish Latin words nko
+1210 flectflex bend Greek/Latin root deflect reflect reflection Latin words nko
+1213 frag fract break Greek/Latin root frag fractify frag fract frag fractifications Latin words nko
+1214 fug fleeбежать спасаться бегством Greek/Latin root fugitive Latin words nko
+1215 fus pour
away Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1217 em en into cover with cause Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1218 en in inside Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1219 ergo work Greek/Latin root argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)ergophobia(fear of work)ergonomic=economic study of work Latin words nko
+1220 for completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word) Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1221 fore in front of previous earlier Greek/Latin root forehead Latin words nko
+1223 gest carry bring Greek/Latin root gestation period Latin words nko
+1224 grad gress step go Greek/Latin root gradual gradient Latin words nko
+1227 hydr water Greek/Latin root anhydous hydraulic Latin words nko
+1228 integer integra integrum entire Greek/Latin root integer integral intergrate Latin words nko
+1229 ject throw Greek/Latin root eject reject inject Latin words nko
+1230 junct meet join Greek/Latin root junction Latin words nko
+1231 lat to carry to bear (correlation)/передавать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1232 leg lig lect choose gather Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1235 log word study Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1237 luc lum light Greek/Latin root luminary lucifer Latin words nko
+1239 gon angle Greek/Latin root polygon hexagon Latin words nko
+1240 gran grain Greek/Latin root granular Latin words nko
+1241 helic spiral circular Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1242 heli sun Greek/Latin root helium heli-centric Latin words nko
+1243 hemo-
hemato-
emia- blood Greek/Latin root " anaemia:an=lack of blood
+ azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd
+ glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
+ hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone
+ hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
+ hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter
+ hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
+ hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)
+ hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
+ leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer
+ thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
+ toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning
+ uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning
" Latin words nko
+1244 histo tissue Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1245 jud law Greek/Latin root judicial Latin words nko
+1246 juven young Greek/Latin root juvenile Latin words nko
+1247 lip fat Greek/Latin root liposuction lippid Latin words nko
+1248 iso equal Greek/Latin root isobar isometric Latin words nko
+1249 lact milk Greek/Latin root lactose lactate Latin words nko
+1250 lud lus play Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1251 later side Greek/Latin root lateral latitude Latin words nko
+1252 magn great Greek/Latin root magnificent Latin words nko
+1254 mar Sea Greek/Latin root maritime marine Latin words nko
+1256 mega large Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1257 ment mind Greek/Latin root mental Latin words nko
+1258 merg plunge sink/погружаться тонуть Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1261 migr wander Greek/Latin root migrate emmigrate migrant Latin words nko
+1262 mir Look Greek/Latin root mirage Latin words nko
+1265 mot move move Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1266 mult many Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1267 mut change Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1268 myo muscle Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1269 mand order Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1270 nat born Greek/Latin root national natavity native Latin words nko
+1271 nav ship Greek/Latin root navigate navigation Latin words nko
+1272 neg deny Greek/Latin root negate negative Latin words nko
+1274 nov new Greek/Latin root novelty Latin words nko
+1275 ocul eye Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1276 oper work Greek/Latin root operate Latin words nko
+1277 pater patri father Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1280 pel pulse drive Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1281 pend pens hang Greek/Latin root pendingpendant Latin words nko
+1282 pet seek Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1283 petr stone rock Greek/Latin root "From Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church"" said Jesus" petrified Latin words nko
+1286 phon sound Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1287 plic fold bend/складывать сгибать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1289 pon pos place put Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1290 pot drink Greek/Latin root potable water Latin words nko
+1291 poten powerful Greek/Latin root potentate potent Latin words nko
+1292 prehend prehens take grasp Greek/Latin root comprehend aprehend Latin words nko
+1293 prot first Greek/Latin root prototype Latin words nko
+1295 ortho straight Greek/Latin root orthoateorthodontist Latin words nko
+1296 narr tell Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1297 od pass way Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1299 pept peps digestion Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1300 phyt plant grow Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1302 plaud plod plaus plos approve clap Greek/Latin root applaud laudable Latin words nko
+1303 pul urge Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1304 pugn pung fight Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1306 pyr fire Greek/Latin root pyromaniac Latin words nko
+1307 quer quir ask seek Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1308 quis ques guest Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1309 reg rig rect rule govern Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1310 rid ris laugh Greek/Latin root ridicule Latin words nko
+1311 rupt break Greek/Latin root rupture Latin words nko
+1312 sacr sanct holy Greek/Latin root sacrement sanctuary Latin words nko
+1316 sec sect cut Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1317 sed sid sess sit seat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1320 serv keep Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1321 sist place stand Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1322 solv solu loosen Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1324 soph wisdom Greek/Latin root sophomore Latin words nko
+1325 spec spect spic look appear Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1326 spir breathe Greek/Latin root aspiration expiration Latin words nko
+1327 stat stab stand Greek/Latin root static stationary Latin words nko
+1328 string strict bind/связывать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1329 stru struct build Greek/Latin root structure Latin words nko
+1330 sum sumpt take Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1331 radic radix root Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1332 ram branch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1333 rub rhod red Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1334 san health Greek/Latin root sanitatin Latin words nko
+1336 scler hard Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1338 son sound Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1339 tang ting tact tig touch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1340 teg tect cover Greek/Latin root tectonic plates Latin words nko
+1343 ten tain hold reach Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1344 term end Greek/Latin root terminal terminus Latin words nko
+1345 ter terr land earth Greek/Latin root terresital terraine termite Latin words nko
+1346 therm heat Greek/Latin root thermometer thermal therme isotherm Latin words nko
+1347 tort tors twist Greek/Latin root torsion Latin words nko
+1349 trit rub/теретьнатирать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1350 trud trus thrust/толкать засовывать выпад Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1351 umbra shade Greek/Latin root penumbra Latin words nko
+1352 urb city Greek/Latin root urban Latin words nko
+1353 tax arrangement Greek/Latin root taxomologist Latin words nko
+1355 vad vas go Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1356 val vail be strong Greek/Latin root avail Latin words nko
+1359 verb word Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1362 vinc vict conquer Greek/Latin root victor victorious vincible Latin words nko
+1366 vol wish will Greek/Latin root volunatary Latin words nko
+1367 vor vour eat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
+1368 xen xeno foreign Greek/Latin root xenophobe Latin words nko
+1369 xer dry Greek/Latin root xerox Latin words nko
+1371 allusion illusion delusion allusion=An allusion is a reference, direct or implied, to something or someone illusion=An illusion, on the other hand, is something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.A delusion is a false belief or opinion Easily confused words Try associating the beginning I in illusion with an eye, relating the term to optical illusions.Keep in mind the prefix de-, denoting privation or negation, provides a hint to the more serious contexts in which this term is sometimes used. The author’s new book contains an allusion to mythological godsA mirage is a type an optical illusion. it was heartbreaking to witness my ailing grandmother’s delusion that her deceased husband was alive. Easily confused words Khan
+1372 demure demur demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children) Easily confused words Even though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bos Easily confused words Khan
+1373 discreet discrete discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate Easily confused words Swiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank account Easily confused words Khan
+1374 disparage disparate disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them disparate=Different in every way Easily confused words The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way Easily confused words Khan
+1375 fortify mortify fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan
+1376 immure inure immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan
+1377 inane innate inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance innate=A quality or abilitythat you were born with, not one you have learned Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan
+1378 incumbent recumbent incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position recumbent=Lying down Easily confused words The future incumbent went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle Easily confused words Khan
+1379 loath loathe loath=To be unwilling to do something loathe=To hate someone or something The secretary was loath to do the filing and loathed her boss for insisting she did it Easily confused words Khan
+1380 circum "word-forming element meaning ""around round about all around on all sides"" from Latin" Latrin Prefix Circa circadian(about a day) circuit circumambient(surroundings) circumambulate(to walk around) circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend) circumcise (cut around) circumcision circumference circumflex(sign bent around) circumfluent(a fluid flowing around) circumjacent(bordering on every side) circumlocution(a round about way of speaking elusive ) circumnavigate(sail around the globe) circumpolar(surround one of the poles) circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass) circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect wary) circumspection circumstance circumvent(to go around) circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around) circus Latin words nko
+1381 venal venial venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money
venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive Easily confused words Khan
+1382 contra contro counter against Latrin Prefix counter productive counter force Latin words nko
+1383 de down opposite of away from about Latrin Prefix decline descent Latin words nko
+1384 demi half Prefix "word-forming element meaning ""half half-sized partial"" used in technical terms from French" demigod Latin words nko
+1385 testify testy testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof testy=Easily annoyed and not patient Easily confused words Khan
+1386 wraith wrath wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person
wrath=Extreme anger Easily confused words Khan
+1387 equi equal Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1388 e ex ef out of from Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1389 extra out of beyond Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1390 hyper too much Latrin Prefix hyper ventilate Latin words nko
+1391 hypo too little under Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1392 in il im ir into in on Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1393 vindicate vindictive vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong
vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive Easily confused words Khan
+1396 neo new Latrin Prefix neoliberal Latin words nko
+1397 non not Latrin Prefix non existant Latin words nko
+1407 re back again Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1408 retro backward Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1409 se apart away Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1410 semi half Latrin Prefix semi circle Latin words nko
+1412 super above beyond Latrin Prefix supercede Latin words nko
+1415 ultra beyond Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1416 un not Latrin Prefix Latin words nko
+1417 uni one Latrin Prefix universal Latin words nko
+1418 vice instead of Latrin Prefix vice-governor vice-roy vice-captain Latin words nko
+1420 acious cious having the quality of Latin Suffix spacious Latin words nko
+1424 ate ent ant ante one who Latin Suffix sycophant Latin words nko
+1429 er or one who Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1430 escent becoming Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1432 hood state of Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1433 ic id of like Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1434 il ile capable of being Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1436 ious characterized by Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1441 mony state of Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1444 ous ose full of Latin Suffix lachrymose(full of tears) Latin words nko
+1445 ship state of skill Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1446 some characteristic of Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1447 tude state of Latin Suffix certitude Latin words nko
+1448 ward in the direction of Latin Suffix forward backward Latin words nko
+1449 y full of Latin Suffix Latin words nko
+1450 effect affect EXCEPTIONS "However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like ""change"" or ""solution."" To effect change/ to effect for a solution. " Easily confused words The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution = bring about change BUT, The protesters wanted to affect change = modify the intended change Easily confused words MSU
+1451 effect affect EXCEPTIONS however, affect can be used as a noun - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. Easily confused words The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Easily confused words MSU
+1452 missive a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority noun Synonyms : command, note As soon as the general received the missive from his commander-in-chief, he launched an airstrike against the enemy. Common GRE Prepscholar
+1453 complaisantcomplacent " complaisant =""pleasing, obliging, gracious""complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so" adjective "complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of ""resting on one's laurels""" Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him Homophone merriam-webster
+1454 akantha thorn Greek/Latin root "a subfrom of the Greek PIE root ""ac"": be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce. " acacia(african thorn bush) acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree) Root words SMB
+1455 qualify 1. be selectable for a position/job
2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement Easily confused words Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
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 .
The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco.
You can also qualify a negative statement :
2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great though. Common GRE
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--- a/deck.json
+++ b/deck.json
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@
"study, science, theory",
"noun",
"",
- "biology
archeology",
+ "biology archeology",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -185,11 +185,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"2",
- "a
an",
- "without
not",
+ "a an",
+ "without not",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "Atypical=not typical
Atheist =one who does not believe in God
Atrophy=wasting away
deterioration",
- "asexual
amoral
anarchy
anhydrous
Anabaptist
anachronism",
+ "Atypical=not typicalAtheist =one who does not believe in GodAtrophy=wasting awaydeterioration",
+ "asexual amoral anarchy anhydrous Anabaptist anachronism",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -203,11 +203,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"3",
- "ab
abs
a",
- "apart
away from",
+ "ab abs a",
+ "apart away from",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "Abnormal=deviating from normal
Abhor=to hate
detest
Abominate=to detest
Abduct=to take by force
Abstruse=hard to understand
Abstract=considered apart from normal existence",
- "abnormal
abduct
abductor (muscle)
abscission",
+ "Abnormal=deviating from normalAbhor=to hate detestAbominate=to detestAbduct=to take by forceAbstruse=hard to understandAbstract=considered apart from normal existence",
+ "abnormal abduct abductor (muscle) abscission",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
"abasement",
"the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation",
"noun",
- "from Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare \"bring lower,\" from ad \"to, toward\" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus \"low, short\" Literal sense of \"lower, depress\" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete
Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace",
+ "from Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare \"bring lower,\" from ad \"to, toward\" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus \"low, short\" Literal sense of \"lower, depress\" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace",
"Repeated abasement and humiliation by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -242,8 +242,8 @@
"abate",
"to diminish in intensity, become less intense or widespread",
"verb",
- "to cause to diminish in intensity,
Synonyms: subside, die away, die down",
- "“The Covid pandemic will, with or without successful retaining measures, eventually abate...”",
+ "to cause to diminish in intensity, Synonyms: subside, die away, die down",
+ "The Covid pandemic will, with or without successful retaining measures, eventually abate...",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@
"deviating from normal or correct. diverging from the standard type",
"adjective",
"Latin lit. & fig., : ab =\"off, away from\" + errare=\"to wander, stray\"\" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. \"deviation from the normal type",
- "With this aberrant mindset there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep.",
+ "With this aberrant mindset there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@
"a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected",
"noun",
"Latin lit. & fig., : ab =\"off, away from\" + errare=\"to wander, stray\"\" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. \"deviation from the normal type",
- "The unexpected results were a statistical aberration",
+ "The unexpected results were a statistical aberration",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@
"abeyance",
"a state of temporary disuse or suspension",
"noun",
- "French from à \"at\" (see ad-) + ba(y)er \"be open,\" = status is still open/in suspence. The word \"bay\" also come from this.
Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve",
+ "French from à \"at\" (see ad-) + ba(y)er \"be open,\" = status is still open/in suspence. The word \"bay\" also come from this. Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve",
"With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -314,8 +314,8 @@
"abjure",
"to reject or renounce",
"verb",
- "From Latin abiurare \"deny on oath,\" from ab \"off, away from\" (see ab-) + iurare \"to swear,
Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow",
- "“Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they abjure tax increases of any sort forever.”",
+ "From Latin abiurare \"deny on oath,\" from ab \"off, away from\" (see ab-) + iurare \"to swear,Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow",
+ "Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they abjure tax increases of any sort forever.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@
"able, can do",
"verb adjective",
"",
- "capable
agreeable
visible",
+ "capable agreeable visible",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@
"Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: in touch with, plugged into",
- "These daily updates were designed to help readers keep abreast of the market",
+ "These daily updates were designed to help readers keep abreast of the market",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@
"to leave secretly, evading detection",
"verb",
"Latin: ab=\"off, away from\" + condere \"put together, store,\" itself from com- \"together\" + -dere \"put,\"",
- "The boarding school scholar absconded from the schoolgrounds without informing anyone",
+ "The boarding school scholar absconded from the schoolgrounds without informing anyone",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@
"to voluntarily refrain from doing something",
"verb",
"Synonyms: refrain, desist, hold back",
- "Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes.",
+ "Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"FT"
],
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@
"a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm",
"noun",
"Synonyms: gorge, ravine, void",
- "President Maduro announced that, while his country now stood at the edge of an abyss, he would confidently take the country one step forward !",
+ "President Maduro announced that, while his country now stood at the edge of an abyss, he would confidently take the country one step forward !",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -420,10 +420,10 @@
"fields": [
"5",
"ac",
- "sharp
bitter",
+ "sharp bitter",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "Greek
PIE : be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. SUBFORMS ARE
akros \"at the end
at the top
outermost; consummate
excellent
\" akis \"sharp point
\"
akros \"at the farthest point
highest
outermost
\"
akantha \"thorn
\" akme \"summit
edge
\" oxys \"sharp
bitter;\"",
- "Acute =sharp
severe
Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste
Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter
Acidic=something that is sour
Acrimony-bitter animosity
acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)",
+ "Greek PIE : be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce. SUBFORMS AREakros \"at the end at the top outermost; consummate excellent\" akis \"sharp point\" akros \"at the farthest point highest outermost\"akantha \"thorn\" akme \"summit edge\" oxys \"sharp bitter;\"",
+ "Acute =sharp severeAcerbic=sour or astringent in tasteAcrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitterAcidic=something that is sour Acrimony-bitter animosityacrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -437,11 +437,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1118",
- "acro
akro",
- "at the top
at the end
outermost; excellent",
+ "acroakro",
+ "at the topat the end outermost; excellent",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "a subfrom of the Greek
PIE root \"ac\": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce.",
- "acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit)
acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega))
acronym(sharp name=use of first letters)
acrophobia(fear of heights)
acropolis(city at the top)
",
+ "a subfrom of the Greek PIE root \"ac\": be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce.",
+ "acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit) acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega)) acronym(sharp name=use of first letters) acrophobia(fear of heights) acropolis(city at the top)",
"Root words",
"SMB"
],
@@ -459,7 +459,7 @@
"be appropriate, related, or applicable",
"verb",
"Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to",
- "“Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended...”",
+ "Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@
"accession",
"the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present",
"verb",
- "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) \"a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement,\"
Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs
Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment",
+ "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) \"a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement,\" Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment",
"After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -494,7 +494,7 @@
"acerbic",
"(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way",
"adjective",
- "Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer
Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic",
+ "Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic",
"The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -512,8 +512,8 @@
"acumen",
"keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain",
"noun",
- "Synonyms: astuteness, awareness, acuity
Deutsch : Scharfsinn, Geschick",
- "He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because he lacked business acumen",
+ "Synonyms: astuteness, awareness, acuity Deutsch : Scharfsinn, Geschick",
+ "He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because he lacked business acumen",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -528,10 +528,10 @@
"fields": [
"17",
"ad",
- "toward
to",
+ "toward to",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "Sometimes broader than ad
eg (ac
al
af
an
ap
as
at)",
- "adhere
adductor (muscle)
adumbrate",
+ "Sometimes broader than ad eg (ac al af an ap as at)",
+ "adhere= stick to adductor = muscle brings hips together adumbrate =to create shodowy(umbra) outline",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -549,7 +549,7 @@
"result of action",
"verb or noun noun",
"",
- "blockade
lemonade",
+ "blockade lemonade",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -567,7 +567,7 @@
"Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: expert, proficient, accomplished",
- "“An abundance of clever people — adept in English law as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds",
+ "An abundance of clever people — adept in English law as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -585,7 +585,7 @@
"scold or to advise firmly",
"verb",
"",
- "The security guard admonished the customer to wear a face mask in the store during these CoVid times",
+ "The security guard admonished the customer to wear a face mask in the store during these CoVid times",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -603,7 +603,7 @@
"to contaminate or make impure by introducing inferior elements.",
"verb",
"",
- "World class chefs use fresh produce and refuse to adulterate their dishes with canned ingredients.",
+ "World class chefs use fresh produce and refuse to adulterate their dishes with canned ingredients.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@
"to recommend, support, or advise, to speak, plead, or argue for a cause, or in another’s behalf. (n) -- one who advocates.",
"verb",
"n. one who advocates",
- "The teacher advocated for students with special needs",
+ "The teacher advocated for students with special needs",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -639,7 +639,7 @@
"concerned with the nature of beauty and art",
"adjective",
"",
- "The critics admire the work of art for its aesthetic value",
+ "The critics admire the work of art for its aesthetic value",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -657,7 +657,7 @@
"fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth",
"noun",
"",
- "The poor man’s affectation of wealth did not fool any of the elite at the party.",
+ "The poor man’s affectation of wealth did not fool any of the elite at the party.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -672,10 +672,10 @@
"fields": [
"26",
"-age",
- "act of
state of
collection of",
+ "act of state of collection of",
"suffix",
"added to root words (often French) to form a noun",
- "salvage
storage
forage",
+ "salvage storage forage",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -693,7 +693,7 @@
"act",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "agent
agency
agenda",
+ "agent agency agenda",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -711,7 +711,7 @@
"to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation",
"verb",
"",
- "The arrogant man’s self-aggrandizing is so annoying that I refuse to listen to him brag",
+ "The arrogant man’s self-aggrandizing is so annoying that I refuse to listen to him brag",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -729,7 +729,7 @@
"Very eager or curious to hear or see something",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: excited, impatient, in suspense",
- "The little kids were agog as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive.",
+ "The little kids were agog as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -747,7 +747,7 @@
"relating to",
"verb or noun adjective",
"",
- "sensual
gradual
manual
natural",
+ "sensual gradual manual natural",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -764,8 +764,8 @@
"alacrity",
"promptness and eagerness",
"noun",
- "
Deutsch : Verve, Eifrigkeit",
- "Although Apple has in the past expanded its production capacities with alacrity, it was not always able to meet demand",
+ "Deutsch : Verve, Eifrigkeit",
+ "Although Apple has in the past expanded its production capacities with alacrity, it was not always able to meet demand",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -783,7 +783,7 @@
"pain",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "neuralgia(pain caused by nerve)
arthralgia (joint pain)
",
+ "neuralgia(pain caused by nerve) arthralgia (joint pain)",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -800,8 +800,8 @@
"alleviate",
"to relieve a problem or ease a burden",
"verb",
- "From latin : alleviare = to lift up, to raise, to lighten.
Deutsch : mildern, erleichtern",
- "Do good works, alleviate the suffering and misery, comfort and refresh the sick
Alleviate the effects of the pandemic",
+ "From latin : alleviare = to lift up, to raise, to lighten. Deutsch : mildern, erleichtern",
+ "Do good works, alleviate the suffering and misery, comfort and refresh the sickAlleviate the effects of the pandemic",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -818,8 +818,8 @@
"allure",
"the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating",
"noun",
- "Synonyms : attraction, lure, draw.
Deutsch : Reiz, Fazination, Anziehungskraft",
- "“Yet it was the allure of the Model T for millions of consumers that finally drove the horse off the road.”",
+ "Synonyms : attraction, lure, draw. Deutsch : Reiz, Fazination, Anziehungskraft",
+ "Yet it was the allure of the Model T for millions of consumers that finally drove the horse off the road.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -836,7 +836,7 @@
"altruism",
"the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others",
"noun",
- "Synonyms: selflessness, compassion, goodwill.
Deutsch : Uneigennützigkeit, Selbstlosigkeit.
from Latin/(old french) : alter/(altrui) = others",
+ "Synonyms: selflessness, compassion, goodwill. Deutsch : Uneigennützigkeit, Selbstlosigkeit. from Latin/(old french) : alter/(altrui) = others",
"He was not the first to wonder about the connection between religion and altruism",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -851,11 +851,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1040",
- "am
ami",
+ "am ami",
"love",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "amiable -friendly
pleasant
lovable
amicable =characterized by friendliness
amity -friendly and peaceful relations
amorous -showing romantic love
enamored=inflamed with love
captivated",
+ "amiable -friendly pleasant lovableamicable =characterized by friendlinessamity -friendly and peaceful relations amorous -showing romantic love enamored=inflamed with lovecaptivated",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -891,7 +891,7 @@
"both sides",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "ambidextrous (both-handed)
ambivalent (be in 2 minds)",
+ "ambidextrous (both-handed)ambivalent (be in 2 minds)",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -908,7 +908,7 @@
"ambiguous",
"unclear",
"adjective",
- "adj. open to multiple interpretations. From PIE root *ambhi- \"around\") + agere \"drive, lead, act\" .
Deutsch : unklar",
+ "adj. open to multiple interpretations. From PIE root *ambhi- \"around\") + agere \"drive, lead, act\" . Deutsch : unklar",
"Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for an ambiguous weather forecast",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -923,10 +923,10 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"41",
- "ambiguous
ambivalent",
+ "ambiguous ambivalent",
"vague; capable of various interpretations",
"adjective",
- "valence = strong, power. being of two minds
holding conflicting feelings or attitudes",
+ "valence = strong, power. being of two minds holding conflicting feelings or attitudes
ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!",
"Not only were the statements ambiguous,but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was ambivalent in his opinion.",
"Easily confused words",
"MSU"
@@ -944,8 +944,8 @@
"ambivalent",
"having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone",
"adjective",
- "Synonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure",
- "“The first was a chronic lack of focus. Right from the start Yahoo was ambivalent about whether it should be a media or a technology company.”",
+ "ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S
ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure",
+ "The first was a chronic lack of focus. Right from the start Yahoo was ambivalent about whether it should be a media or a technology company.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -1013,11 +1013,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"47",
- "amphi
",
- "round
",
+ "amphi",
+ "round",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "amphitheater
amphibian
",
+ "amphitheater amphibian",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1035,7 +1035,7 @@
"native of, pertaining to",
"noun adjective",
"",
- "American
Martian
antediluvian",
+ "American Martian antediluvian",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1053,7 +1053,7 @@
"something old-fashioned, a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic)",
"noun",
"From Latin/Greek : \"against\" (see ana-) + khronos \"time\" (see chrono-)= something appearing in a time period where it does not belong",
- "A steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an anachronism.",
+ "A steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an anachronism.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -1070,7 +1070,7 @@
"analogous",
"comparable, similar",
"noun",
- "from Greek : ana \"throughout; according to\" + logos \"ratio, proportionn.
Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy",
+ "from Greek : ana \"throughout; according to\" + logos \"ratio, proportionn. Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy",
"One can solve all the other problems in an analagous manner.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -1089,7 +1089,7 @@
"action, process, state",
"verb noun",
"",
- "assistance
allowance
defiance",
+ "assistanceallowancedefiance",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1124,7 +1124,7 @@
"anodyne",
"not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull",
"adjective",
- "from Greek an= \"without\" + odyne \"pain= \"free from pain or torment\" \"
Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous",
+ "from Greek an= \"without\" + odyne \"pain= \"free from pain or torment\" \"Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous",
"After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communiqué",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -1197,7 +1197,7 @@
"performing, agent",
"verb noun",
"",
- "assistant
servant",
+ "assistantservant",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1214,8 +1214,8 @@
"ante",
"before",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "sometimes anti (when comes from Italian)
where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti)",
- "antedate
anteroom
antecedent
anterior",
+ "sometimes anti (when comes from Italian) where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti)",
+ "antedateanteroomantecedentanterior",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1251,7 +1251,7 @@
"man",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "anthropology
anthropomorphic",
+ "anthropologyanthropomorphic",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1269,7 +1269,7 @@
"against",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "antipathy
antitank
anticlimax",
+ "antipathy antitank anticlimax",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1341,7 +1341,7 @@
"a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause",
"noun",
"Synonyms: proponent, promoter, propagandist",
- "“On the website of this apostle of anti-Americanism, there is an article rejoicing in the fact that the United States need no longer be treated as an enemy... “",
+ "On the website of this apostle of anti-Americanism, there is an article rejoicing in the fact that the United States need no longer be treated as an enemy...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -1413,7 +1413,7 @@
"water",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "aquarium
aqueous",
+ "aquarium aqueous",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1430,7 +1430,7 @@
"arbiter",
"a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter",
"noun",
- "from French arbitre= \"arbiter, judge\"
Synonyms: authority, judge, controller",
+ "from French arbitre= \"arbiter, judge\" Synonyms: authority, judge, controller",
"The arbiter helps the divorcing couple come to terms on a settlement",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -1500,10 +1500,10 @@
"fields": [
"77",
"arch",
- "leader
first
chief",
+ "leader first chief",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "monarchy
oligarchy
anarchy
archetype
architect
archbishop",
+ "monarchy oligarchy anarchy archetype architect archbishop",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1539,7 +1539,7 @@
"ancient",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "archeology
archetype
archaic
archeozoic",
+ "archeology archetype archaic archeozoic",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1575,7 +1575,7 @@
"a fleet of warships",
"noun",
"Synonyms: flotilla, squadron, navy",
- "“This month he also unveiled plans to send an armada of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors...”",
+ "This month he also unveiled plans to send an armada of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -1610,7 +1610,7 @@
"articulate",
"exhibiting considerable communication skills, well-spoken",
"adjective, verb",
- "Deutsch : 1. redegewandt UND
2. ein Gelenk bilden",
+ "Deutsch : 1. redegewandt UND 2. ein Gelenk bilden",
"1. His vast vocabulary allowed him to clearly articulate his opinions. 2. The lower jaw articulates with the skull.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -1647,7 +1647,7 @@
"relating to place where or quality",
"noun or adjective",
"",
- "dictionary
bravery
dormitory
aviary
ordinary
auditory",
+ "dictionary bravery dormitory aviary ordinary auditory",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1700,7 +1700,7 @@
"astonishment",
"total surprise, shock",
"noun",
- "from Old French estoner \"to stun, daze, deafen, astound,\" from Vulgar Latin *extonare,
from Latin ex \"out\" + tonare \"to thunder\"",
+ "from Old French estoner \"to stun, daze, deafen, astound,\" from Vulgar Latin *extonare, from Latin ex \"out\" + tonare \"to thunder\"",
"The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -1719,7 +1719,7 @@
"cause, make",
"noun or adjective verb",
"",
- "liquidate
segregate",
+ "liquidate segregate",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1736,7 +1736,7 @@
"attenuate",
"weaken (adj: attenuated)",
"verb",
- "From Latin : ad \"to\" (see ad-) + tenuare \"make thin\"
Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen",
+ "From Latin : ad \"to\" (see ad-) + tenuare \"make thin\" Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen",
"The contract includes a safeguard clause to attenuate possible additional costs demands.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
@@ -1755,7 +1755,7 @@
"showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: bold, daring, fearless",
- "The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy.
The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.",
+ "The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy. The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -1770,10 +1770,10 @@
"fields": [
"92",
"audio",
- "hear
sound",
+ "hear sound",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "audiophile(someone who likes music)
audiometer(something that measures sound)
auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)",
+ "audiophile(someone who likes music) audiometer(something that measures sound) auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1790,7 +1790,7 @@
"austere",
"severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance",
"adjective",
- "from Old French austere \"strict, severe, harsh, cruel\"
Synonyms: unadorned, subdued, stark",
+ "from Old French austere \"strict, severe, harsh, cruel\" Synonyms: unadorned, subdued, stark",
"Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -1809,7 +1809,7 @@
"self",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "automatic
automaton
auto-immune",
+ "automatic automaton auto-immune",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -1862,7 +1862,7 @@
"aver",
"to assert or allege. to declare",
"verb",
- "Deutsch : beteuern, behaupten.
from Latin ad \"to\" (see ad-) + verus \"true\" - later meaning to assert with confident",
+ "Deutsch : beteuern, behaupten. from Latin ad \"to\" (see ad-) + verus \"true\" - later meaning to assert with confident",
"Many of those who voted for the President, his opponent averred, did so because they were rooked by devious lies",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -1953,7 +1953,7 @@
"war",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "bellicose =warlike in manner or temperament
belligerent =hostile
ready to fight
rebel =person who opposes and fights",
+ "bellicose =warlike in manner or temperament belligerent =hostile ready to fightrebel =person who opposes and fights",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -1968,10 +1968,10 @@
"fields": [
"103",
"bene",
- "well
favorable",
+ "well favorable",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "benefit
benevolent
benefactor
beneficent",
+ "benefit benevolent benefactor beneficent",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2006,7 +2006,7 @@
"bevy",
"a large group of people or things of a particular kind",
"noun",
- "word of unclear origin.
Synonyms: group, crowd, cluster",
+ "word of unclear origin. Synonyms: group, crowd, cluster",
"Because my mother wrote a bevy of items on her grocery list, I was in the store for nearly two hours",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -2025,7 +2025,7 @@
"two",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "bi-partisan
bisexual
biennial
binary
bicuspid
bivalve",
+ "bi-partisan bisexual biennial binary bicuspid bivalve",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2061,7 +2061,7 @@
"book",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "bibliography
Bible
bibliophile",
+ "bibliography Bible bibliophile",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2097,7 +2097,7 @@
"life",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "biology
biography
bio-active",
+ "biology biography bio-active",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2115,7 +2115,7 @@
"speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something",
"noun",
"from Latin blandiri \"flatter, soothe, caress, coax,\"",
- "Even though the salesman produced every blandishment he could think of from his bag of tricks, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by his flattery.",
+ "Even though the salesman produced every blandishment he could think of from his bag of tricks, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by his flattery.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2133,7 +2133,7 @@
"a thing that spoils or damages something",
"noun",
"Synonyms: affliction, scourge, bane",
- "Because of the urban blight that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated to suburban malls.",
+ "Because of the urban blight that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated to suburban malls.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2186,7 +2186,7 @@
"bolster",
"to support or strengthen",
"verb",
- "Old English bolster \"bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up
Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster",
+ "Old English bolster \"bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster",
"The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would bolster her case against the defendant.",
"Common GRE",
"Kaplan"
@@ -2204,7 +2204,7 @@
"bolster",
"to support or strengthen",
"verb",
- "Old English bolster \"bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up
Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster",
+ "Old English bolster \"bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster",
"The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would bolster her case against the defendant.",
"Common GRE",
"Kaplan"
@@ -2222,7 +2222,7 @@
"bombast",
"pompous speech (adj: bombastic)",
"noun",
- "Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment.
Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort \"Baumwolle\" ist ähnlich wie \"Bom\"",
+ "Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort \"Baumwolle\" ist ähnlich wie \"Bom\"",
"Madam President, Commissioner, we have no need for sentimentality and bombast on such a serious issue",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
@@ -2241,7 +2241,7 @@
"overblown, theatrical. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: pompous, blustering, turgid",
- "If you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use bombastic claims in your commercials.",
+ "If you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use bombastic claims in your commercials.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -2259,7 +2259,7 @@
"an unrefined, ill-mannered person",
"noun",
"Synonyms: lout, oaf, ruffian",
- "“End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a boor.”",
+ "End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a boor.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2276,8 +2276,8 @@
"bore",
"1. v. to cause one to lose interest. 2. v. to drill a hole. adj. similar to or pertaining to objects that drill holes.",
"",
- "Pickleworms bore into the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh.",
- "issue",
+ "",
+ "1. the lecturer repeated everything we already knew and bored all in the class2.Pickleworms bore into the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh.",
"Homonym",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2295,7 +2295,7 @@
"a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups",
"noun",
"Synonyms: veto, shunning, rejection",
- "“Conversely some prominent black women have called for a boycott, seeing Mr. Parker’s past as a disqualifying stain.”",
+ "Conversely some prominent black women have called for a boycott, seeing Mr. Parker’s past as a disqualifying stain.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2313,7 +2313,7 @@
"bold or open to the point of shocking",
"adjective",
"Old English bræsen \"of brass, - which then led to brazen-faced (shameless) and then hardened in war",
- "In a brazen assault, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman.",
+ "In a brazen assault, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -2349,7 +2349,7 @@
"Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: rustic, rural, pastoral",
- "“General Electric... is now swapping its bucolic site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront.”",
+ "General Electric... is now swapping its bucolic site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2385,7 +2385,7 @@
"a variety show",
"noun",
"Synonyms: skit, farce, striptease",
- "“Madame JoJo’s, a burlesque bar in London’s Soho, had its license revoked in 2014 after two bouncers brandished a baseball bat at a rowdy crowd.”",
+ "Madame JoJo’s, a burlesque bar in London’s Soho, had its license revoked in 2014 after two bouncers brandished a baseball bat at a rowdy crowd.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2439,7 +2439,7 @@
"loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds",
"noun",
"Synonyms: racket, noise, clamor",
- "The cacophony of the middle school band warming up was nearly unbearable for the audience.",
+ "The cacophony of the middle school band warming up was nearly unbearable for the audience.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -2457,7 +2457,7 @@
"to get something by taking advantage of someone",
"verb",
"From old English \"to get by begging\"",
- "By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to cadge free drinks.",
+ "By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to cadge free drinks.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2474,8 +2474,8 @@
"calumny",
"lie or slander, often to damage somone's reputation",
"noun",
- "from Old French calomnie (15c.),
from Latin calumnia \"trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious charge",
- "The film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge calumny to tarnish the star’s reputation.",
+ "from Old French calomnie (15c.), from Latin calumnia \"trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious charge",
+ "The film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge calumny to tarnish the star’s reputation.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -2492,8 +2492,8 @@
"canard",
"an unfounded rumor or story",
"noun",
- "from French canard \"a hoax,\" literally \"a duck\"
Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisper",
- "“The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be an embarrassing canard.”",
+ "from French canard \"a hoax,\" literally \"a duck\" Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisper",
+ "The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be an embarrassing canard.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2511,7 +2511,7 @@
"honest, open",
"adjective",
"",
- "When questioned, she held nothing back and gave a candid /response",
+ "When questioned, she held nothing back and gave a candid /response",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -2529,7 +2529,7 @@
"accepted rules and tenets of a discipline",
"noun",
"\"canon written with 1 \"n\" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs from!
n. sacred works/scripture;
in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline",
- "At the same time, canon law is part of the temporal legal system, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state",
+ "At the same time, canon law is part of the temporal legal system, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -2547,7 +2547,7 @@
"(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: established, authoritative",
- "“The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same canonical works by European men from centuries past.”",
+ "The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same canonical works by European men from centuries past.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2654,7 +2654,7 @@
"catharsis",
"the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions",
"noun",
- "from Latinized form of Greek katharsis \" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense.
Synonyms: emotional release, relief",
+ "from Latinized form of Greek katharsis \" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. Synonyms: emotional release, relief",
"Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -2709,7 +2709,7 @@
"Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender",
"noun",
"Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism",
- "“As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining.”",
+ "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2727,7 +2727,7 @@
"someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one",
"noun",
"1840, \"exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice,\" from French chauvinisme (1839), Nicholas Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon'idolized Napoleon long after it was history",
- "His sister was chauvinist when it comes to feminism, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view",
+ "His sister was chauvinist when it comes to feminism, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -2759,11 +2759,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"146",
- "chorale
corral",
- "n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir
n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place",
+ "chorale corral",
+ "n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place",
"",
"Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons.",
- "Maimie always corraled Marnie into serving as secretary for the meetings.
The chorale originated when Martin Luther translated sacred songs into the vernacular language ",
+ "Maimie always corraled Marnie into serving as secretary for the meetings. The chorale originated when Martin Luther translated sacred songs into the vernacular language ",
"Homophone",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2781,7 +2781,7 @@
"(Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: constant, continuing, persistent",
- "“Pessimists think the productivity problem is chronic. Technological advances, they say, are ever-less revolutionary...”",
+ "Pessimists think the productivity problem is chronic. Technological advances, they say, are ever-less revolutionary...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2817,7 +2817,7 @@
"having a specific skill",
"noun",
"",
- "magician
optician
physician",
+ "magician optician physician",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2835,7 +2835,7 @@
"kill",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "Killer of ( ): homicide
parricide(parents)
germicidal
ecocide
suicide
fungicide
senicide (old men)
libricide(old books)
legicide(laws)
uxoricide(wife)
filicide(son/daughter)
floricide(flowers)
infanticide(infants)
genocide(race/kind)
",
+ "Killer of ( ): homicide parricide(parents) germicidal ecocide suicide fungicide senicide (old men) libricide(old books) legicide(laws) uxoricide(wife) filicide(son/daughter) floricide(flowers) infanticide(infants) genocide(race/kind)",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -2850,10 +2850,10 @@
"fields": [
"1380",
"circum",
- "word-forming element meaning \"around
round about
all around
on all sides
\" from Latin",
+ "word-forming element meaning \"around round about all around on all sides\" from Latin",
"Latrin Prefix",
- "Circa
circadian(about a day)
circuit
circumambient(surroundings)
circumambulate(to walk around)
circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend)
circumcise (cut around)
circumcision
circumference
circumflex(sign bent around)
circumfluent(a fluid flowing around)
circumjacent(bordering on every side)
circumlocution(a round about way of speaking
elusive",
- ")
circumnavigate(sail around the globe)
circumpolar(surround one of the poles)
circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass)
circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect
wary)
circumspection
circumstance
circumvent(to go around)
circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around)
circus
",
+ "Circa circadian(about a day) circuit circumambient(surroundings) circumambulate(to walk around) circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend) circumcise (cut around) circumcision circumference circumflex(sign bent around) circumfluent(a fluid flowing around) circumjacent(bordering on every side) circumlocution(a round about way of speaking elusive",
+ ") circumnavigate(sail around the globe) circumpolar(surround one of the poles) circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass) circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect wary) circumspection circumstance circumvent(to go around) circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around) circus",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -2871,7 +2871,7 @@
"Wary and unwilling to take risks",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: cautious, wary, careful",
- "“'This is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death.'”",
+ "This is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death.'",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2889,7 +2889,7 @@
"cut",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "incision
precision",
+ "incision precision",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -2907,7 +2907,7 @@
"(in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote",
"noun",
"The French word for \"closure\", with the \"s\" dropped out, like hopital/hospital",
- "You need majority support of parliamentarians to invoke cloture and end the filibuster.",
+ "You need majority support of parliamentarians to invoke cloture and end the filibuster.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2925,7 +2925,7 @@
"Come together and form one mass or whole",
"verb",
"Synonyms: merge, unite, fuse",
- "“As they radiate away, the waves tend to coalesce to form two main shock waves.”",
+ "As they radiate away, the waves tend to coalesce to form two main shock waves.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2943,7 +2943,7 @@
"a concluding event, remark or section",
"noun",
"Synonyms: ending, finale",
- "The final section of the song was sealed with a coda that sounded like an entirely different melody.",
+ "The final section of the song was sealed with a coda that sounded like an entirely different melody.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2961,7 +2961,7 @@
"the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution",
"noun",
"coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables
=Koffer in Deutsch,
but coffers= resources, money, finances",
- "The new tax filled public coffers but later slowed the economy",
+ "The new tax filled public coffers but later slowed the economy",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -2979,7 +2979,7 @@
"to know",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "Cognizant=fully informed
conscious
cognition =process of acquiring knowledge
incognito =disguised so no one knows you
recognize =to discover that one knows
cogitate =to think carefully about",
+ "Cognizant=fully informed consciouscognition =process of acquiring knowledge incognito =disguised so no one knows yourecognize =to discover that one knows cogitate =to think carefully about",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -2997,7 +2997,7 @@
"clearly laid out and persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe",
"adjective",
"From French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling",
- "The politician's clear cogent argument against the war won him many votes in the election",
+ "The politician's clear cogent argument against the war won him many votes in the election",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3011,7 +3011,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1044",
- "col
con
com",
+ "col con com",
"with",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -3032,8 +3032,8 @@
"commensurate",
"in accordance with, proportional",
"adjective",
- "from Latin com \"with, together\" + mensuratus, pp mensurare \"to measure = with measure
Deutsch : mit Maß",
- "You will get a salary increase commensurate with your additional responsibilities and work",
+ "from Latin com \"with, together\" + mensuratus, pp mensurare \"to measure = with measure Deutsch : mit Maß",
+ "You will get a salary increase commensurate with your additional responsibilities and work",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3087,7 +3087,7 @@
"willingly compliant or accepting of the status quo (n: complaisance)",
"adjective",
"com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing",
- "Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him",
+ "Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3105,7 +3105,7 @@
"complete and thorough",
"adjective",
"com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold",
- "Heather’s comprehensive workout helps tone all of the muscles in her body.",
+ "Heather’s comprehensive workout helps tone all of the muscles in her body.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3123,7 +3123,7 @@
"Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: disregard, let pass, excuse",
- "“Rashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence.”",
+ "Rashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -3141,7 +3141,7 @@
"Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: disregard, let pass, excuse",
- "“Rashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence.”",
+ "Rashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -3159,7 +3159,7 @@
"1. a great fire OR
2. a conflict or war",
"noun",
"con=with/togethe+ =flagrare \"to burn, blaze, glow",
- "1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot conflagration gases generated during a fire rise upwards
2. It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries",
+ "1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot conflagration gases generated during a fire rise upwards2. It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3177,7 +3177,7 @@
"to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong",
"verb",
"Synonyms: contradict, counter, go against",
- "“Yet in another sense, the Fed has confounded predictions—at least, those it made itself.”",
+ "Yet in another sense, the Fed has confounded predictions—at least, those it made itself.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3195,7 +3195,7 @@
"an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits",
"noun",
"From French. Note how modern French spells it connaisseur, whereas English follows the old French spelling of connoisseur",
- "Since you are a wine connoisseur, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party",
+ "Since you are a wine connoisseur, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3213,7 +3213,7 @@
"Enlist (someone) compulsorily",
"verb",
"Synonyms: draft, recruit, call up",
- "“Most Israelis are conscripted into the military",
+ "Most Israelis are conscripted into the military",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -3249,7 +3249,7 @@
"stand",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "constitution
statute",
+ "constitution statute",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3339,7 +3339,7 @@
"Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: regretful, sorry, apologetic",
- "“As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance.”",
+ "As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3357,7 +3357,7 @@
"roundabout, not straightforward",
"adjective",
"From Latin : to roll together,\" from com \"with, together\" (see con-) + volvere \"to roll,\"",
- "My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s convoluted speech",
+ "My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s convolute speech",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3429,7 +3429,7 @@
"body",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "corpse
corporal punishment
corpus callosum",
+ "corpse corporal punishment corpus callosum",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3447,7 +3447,7 @@
"to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration)",
"verb",
"From Latin : form of com \"with, together,\" + roborare \"to make strong,\" from robur, robus \"strength,\" - same root as robust",
- "The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. \"The witness corroborted his story.\"",
+ "The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3461,7 +3461,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"178",
- "corroborate
collaborate",
+ "corroborate collaborate",
"It's \"L\" like Royalty…..don't get \"L\" and \"R\" confused",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -3480,10 +3480,10 @@
"fields": [
"1074",
"cosm",
- "order
world",
+ "order world",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "cosmos
microcosm",
+ "cosmos microcosm",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -3500,8 +3500,8 @@
"cosmopolitan",
"of or relating to a large city or massive urban area",
"adjective",
- "belonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society.
adj. sophisticated",
- "With its hugely diverse population, New York City is considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world",
+ "belonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society. adj. sophisticated",
+ "With its hugely diverse population, New York City is considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3519,7 +3519,7 @@
"Care for and protect in an overindulgent way",
"verb",
"Synonyms: indulge, pander to",
- "“With a big haul, Scotland’s politicians could perhaps afford to cosset oil firms. Without one, the young nation might have to milk them harder than ever.”",
+ "With a big haul, Scotland’s politicians could perhaps afford to cosset oil firms. Without one, the young nation might have to milk them harder than ever.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -3536,7 +3536,7 @@
"coterie",
"a small group of people with shared interests or tastes",
"noun",
- "From French coterie \"circle of acquaintances,\" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land from a feudal lord from cotier \"tenant of a cote\"
Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circle",
+ "From French coterie \"circle of acquaintances,\" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land from a feudal lord from cotier \"tenant of a cote\" Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circle",
"He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -3555,7 +3555,7 @@
"to desire something that does not belong to you",
"verb",
"From old French : to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others,",
- "In the book by Dickens, the miser did nothing but covet money
10th commandment : You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,…..",
+ "In the book by Dickens, the miser did nothing but covet money10th commandment : You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,…..",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3573,7 +3573,7 @@
"rule",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "democracy
theocracy
technocracy",
+ "democracy theocracy technocracy",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3590,7 +3590,7 @@
"craft",
"n. skill",
"noun",
- "as adjectie it means \"cunning\"- a crafty pickpocket",
+ "as adjective it means \"cunning\"- a crafty pickpocket",
"The retired teacher is looking for a new craft to take up since she is good at making things with her hands",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -3609,7 +3609,7 @@
"cowardly to the point of being shameful",
"adjective",
"From Latin/French where originally cravant initially =\"defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered\", but changing later to cowardly",
- "Because police officers must be fearless,craven people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.",
+ "Because police officers must be fearless, craven people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3627,7 +3627,7 @@
"belief",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "credence =belief that something is true or valid
credulous =believing things too easily
gullible
incredible =unbelievable
incredulous=skeptical
disbelieving",
+ "credence =belief that something is true or validcredulous =believing things too easily gullibleincredible =unbelievableincredulous=skeptical disbelieving",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3645,7 +3645,7 @@
"belief or trust",
"noun",
"from Medieval Latin credentia \"belief\". \"credentials\", \"credit\", all have the same roots",
- "The crazy man’s UFO story was so ridiculous that not a single person gave it any credence.",
+ "The crazy man’s UFO story was so ridiculous that not a single person gave it any credence.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3663,7 +3663,7 @@
"having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïve",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: gullible, naive",
- "“Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill.”",
+ "Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3681,7 +3681,7 @@
"very small",
"noun or adjective",
"",
- "molecule
miniscule
",
+ "molecule miniscule",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3717,7 +3717,7 @@
"action, function",
"noun",
"",
- "advocacy
hesitancy
prophecy
normalcy",
+ "advocacy hesitancy prophecy normalcy",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3735,7 +3735,7 @@
"circle",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "cycle
cyclone",
+ "cycle cyclone",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -3806,8 +3806,8 @@
"deference",
"respect or polite submission. submission or courteous yielding:",
"noun",
- "",
- "\"He held his tongue in deference to his father.\" (n: deferential. v. defer)",
+ "from French déférence (16c.), from déférer \"to yield, comply",
+ "He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer)",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3861,7 +3861,7 @@
"Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity",
"verb",
"Synonyms: come down from one's high horse",
- "“If the Senate deigns to consider and confirm a nominee, do not expect changes overnight.”",
+ "If the Senate deigns to consider and confirm a nominee, do not expect changes overnight.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -3897,7 +3897,7 @@
"people",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "democracy
demographic",
+ "democracy demographic",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -3915,7 +3915,7 @@
"Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance. to object or raise concerns",
"verb",
"Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue",
- "“Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more “meaningful fighting” about issues of substance.”",
+ "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -3950,7 +3950,7 @@
"depict",
"to show, create a picture of.",
"verb",
- "",
+ "from Latin depictus, past participle of depingere \"to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine,\" from de \"down\" (see de-) + pingere \"to paint\"",
"The drawings on the cave walls depict the lives of the earliest men on the planet.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
@@ -3969,7 +3969,7 @@
"Moral corruption; wickedness",
"noun",
"Synonyms: vice, perversion, deviance",
- "“He condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics.”",
+ "He condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -3983,7 +3983,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"203",
- "deprecate (deprecation)
depreciate (depreciation)",
+ "deprecate (deprecation) depreciate (depreciation)",
"to deprecate is “to disapprove,” but in “self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.” In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.” Depreciate is for talking about loss of monetary value, primarily for assets",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -4041,7 +4041,7 @@
"Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule",
"verb",
"Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at",
- "“Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities...”",
+ "Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities...",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4059,7 +4059,7 @@
"imitates another work in a way that is unoriginal or uninspiring, an object or idea that is produced from something else",
"adjective",
"Applies to words (words derive from a parent) to chemistry (a product derives from another one) and to mathematics",
- "The new antibiotic is listed as a derivative of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base.",
+ "The new antibiotic is listed as a derivative of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4094,7 +4094,7 @@
"desiccate",
"to dry out completely",
"verb",
- "from de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"
v. to suck out the vitality and passion",
+ "from de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"v. to suck out the vitality and passion",
"One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly desiccate.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -4112,7 +4112,7 @@
"desiccate",
"to dry out completely",
"verb",
- "from de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"
v. to suck out the vitality and passion",
+ "from de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + siccare \"to dry\"v. to suck out the vitality and passion",
"One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly desiccate.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -4130,7 +4130,7 @@
"desultory",
"halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose",
"adjective",
- "
Deutsch : halbherzig
adj. inconsistent or random",
+ "Deutsch : halbherzigadj. inconsistent or random",
"1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. 2)The students were confused by the teacher’s desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -4148,7 +4148,7 @@
"detachment",
"objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings",
"noun",
- "from French détachement (17c.), from détacher (see detach). Meaning \"that which is detached\", also in a military sense.
Deutsch : Ablösung",
+ "from French détachement (17c.), from détacher (see detach). Meaning \"that which is detached\", also in a military sense. Deutsch : Ablösung",
"The woman’s air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husband’s death.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -4166,7 +4166,7 @@
"determinant",
"a strong factor in an outcome",
"noun",
- "
Deutsch : Bestimmungsfaktor",
+ "Deutsch : Bestimmungsfaktor",
"The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -4182,7 +4182,7 @@
"fields": [
"214",
"di",
- "two
double",
+ "two double",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"deductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability.",
@@ -4200,10 +4200,10 @@
"fields": [
"215",
"dia",
- "across
through",
+ "across through",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "diagonal
dialectic
dialogue
diagnosis",
+ "diagonal dialectic dialogue diagnosis",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -4221,7 +4221,7 @@
"a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something",
"noun",
"Synonyms: tirade, harangue, onslaught",
- "“CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news. “",
+ "CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"FT"
],
@@ -4236,10 +4236,10 @@
"fields": [
"1077",
"dict",
- "word
speak
say",
+ "word speak say",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "dictate
dictation
dictator",
+ "dictate dictation dictator",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -4257,7 +4257,7 @@
"a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle",
"noun",
"Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom",
- "“Sometimes the old army dictum 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken.”",
+ "Sometimes the old army dictum 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4274,7 +4274,7 @@
"didactic",
"educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing",
"adjective",
- "French didactique,
from Latinized form of Greek didaktikos \"apt at teaching",
+ "French didactique, from Latinized form of Greek didaktikos \"apt at teaching",
"Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were not only didactic but also fun, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -4292,7 +4292,7 @@
"die",
"1. v. to cease to live. 2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products",
"",
- "
Deutsch = Pressform, Modell,",
+ "Deutsch = Pressform, Modell,",
"(2) These car models are so similar that the same die can be used for most body parts, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover.",
"Homonym",
"MSU"
@@ -4310,7 +4310,7 @@
"diffident",
"shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence",
"adjective",
- "",
+ "from Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere \"to mistrust, lack confidence,\" from dis- \"away\" (see dis-) + fidere \"to trust\"",
"Because she felt unattractive, Mary was diffident and kept to herself at parties.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -4325,7 +4325,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"222",
- "diffident
different
deference",
+ "diffident different deference",
"diffident = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and deference is respect for others.",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -4347,7 +4347,7 @@
"Spread out over a large area",
"verb",
"Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated",
- "“The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse...”",
+ "The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4365,7 +4365,7 @@
"Make or become wider, larger, or more open",
"verb",
"Synonyms: enlarge, expand",
- "“By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure.”",
+ "By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4383,7 +4383,7 @@
"a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something",
"noun",
"Synonyms: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer",
- "“This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007.”",
+ "This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4400,8 +4400,8 @@
"dirge",
"funeral or mourning lament",
"noun",
- "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is from Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : \"Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (\"Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight\"). So, Dirge is linked to first word, Direct in English.
now, n. any sad, slow song\"",
- "Elton John wrote and sang the dirge at Lady Di's funeral.",
+ "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is from Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : \"Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (\"Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight\"). So, Dirge is linked to first word, Direct in English. now, n. any sad, slow song\"",
+ "Elton John wrote and sang the dirge at Lady Di's funeral.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4416,10 +4416,10 @@
"fields": [
"225",
"dis",
- "not
apart",
+ "not apart",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "disperse
disinherit
disenfranchise
distend",
+ "disperse disinherit disenfranchise distend",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -4436,8 +4436,8 @@
"disabuse",
"to dispel someone’s illusions or false impressions about something. to free a person from falsehood or error:",
"verb",
- "",
- "We had to disabuse her of the notion that she was invited.",
+ "to free from mistake, fallacy, or deception",
+ "We had to disabuse her of the notion that she was invited.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4469,11 +4469,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"229",
- "discomfort (n)
discomfit (vt)",
- "discomfort is the lack of ease or comfort whereas discomfit is the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for others
to others",
+ "discomfort (n) discomfit (vt)",
+ "1. discomfort is a noun the lack of ease or comfort whereas
2. discomfit is a verb and the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for othersor to others",
"Easily confused words",
- "",
- "",
+ "To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset. An easy way to discomfit another person is to use the age-old, childish trick of ignoring them.",
+ "1. I sat there in discomfort
2. He was discomfited with the impolite behaviour of the visitor",
"Easily confused words",
"MSU"
],
@@ -4491,7 +4491,7 @@
"Disagreeing or incongruous",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: divergent, opposing, clashing",
- "“It represents an opening of musical trade routes between two often discordant sides of the world.”",
+ "It represents an opening of musical trade routes between two often discordant sides of the world.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4527,7 +4527,7 @@
"not candid or sincere",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous",
- "“But shamelessly self-interested and probably contrary to his real views on the EU though it is, the mayor’s move is perhaps not entirely disingenuous.”",
+ "But shamelessly self-interested and probably contrary to his real views on the EU though it is, the mayor’s move is perhaps not entirely disingenuous.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4544,8 +4544,8 @@
"disinterested",
"objective, unbiased",
"adjective",
- "adj. not invested in the outcome",
- "",
+ "if you're disinterested, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop.
2. But if you're uninterested, you don't give a hoot; you're bored.",
+ "1. The referee should be disinterestedin which team wins the game, but
grandmother was uninterested in who won the football game.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4562,8 +4562,8 @@
"disparage",
"to belittle",
"verb",
- "",
- "",
+ "Originally meant to marry below one's rank, ie. Dis=away + parage=rank. Not it means to push somone lower, to belittle them",
+ "I cannot believe that you belittle and disparage people who have little in common with you.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4581,7 +4581,7 @@
"belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage)",
"adjective",
"",
- "",
+ "His mother's disparaging comments made him feel awful",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -4598,8 +4598,8 @@
"disparate",
"dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible",
"adjective",
- "",
- "Even though they are identical twins, they have such disparate personalities that it’s impossible to get them confused",
+ "from Latin disparatus, from dis- \"apart\" + parare \"get ready, prepare, ie. Dislike in kind",
+ "Even though they are identical twins, they have such disparate personalities that it’s impossible to get them confused",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4617,7 +4617,7 @@
"impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased",
"adjective",
"",
- "Liza is a dispassionate person who rarely displays her emotions to others",
+ "Liza is a dispassionate person who rarely displays her emotions to others",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4634,8 +4634,8 @@
"disregard",
"to ignore or pay no attention to",
"verb",
- "",
- "If you disregard the red light at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life",
+ "dis= not + regard=look at",
+ "If you disregard the red light at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4652,8 +4652,8 @@
"dissemble",
"to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign",
"verb",
- "",
- "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, the politician chose to dissemble his responses",
+ "from Latin dissimulare \"make unlike, conceal, disguise,\" from dis- \"completely\" (see dis-) + simulare \"to make like, imitate, copy,",
+ "Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, the politician chose to mislead and dissembled his responses",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -4667,10 +4667,10 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"241",
- "dissemble
disassemble",
+ "dissemble disassemble",
"Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back together.",
"Easily confused words",
- "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt
dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation",
+ "dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation",
"the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans.",
"Easily confused words",
"MSU"
@@ -4724,7 +4724,7 @@
"diurnal",
"(Of animals) active in the daytime",
"adjective",
- "From Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus \"wintery\", nocturnal=active at night.
Synonyms: daily, everyday",
+ "From Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus \"wintery\", nocturnal=active at night. Synonyms: daily, everyday",
"Our body clock follows a diurnal rhythm.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -4779,7 +4779,7 @@
"Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: compliant, obedient, pliant",
- "“Docile with humans, they are fierce defenders of territory and their young.”",
+ "Docile with humans, they are fierce defenders of territory and their young.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4797,7 +4797,7 @@
"Remove (an item of clothing)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: lay hold of, take hold of",
- "“To don shoes, to doff them, or even to throw them at somebody?”",
+ "To don shoes, to doff them, or even to throw them at somebody?",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4866,10 +4866,10 @@
"fields": [
"1045",
"dol",
- "pain
suffering",
+ "pain suffering",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "Condolence = expression of sympathy
Indolence = a state of being lazy or slothful
Doleful = sorrowful
mournful
Dolorous = full of pain or sorrow",
+ "Condolence = expression of sympathy Indolence = a state of being lazy or slothful Doleful = sorrowful mournfulDolorous = full of pain or sorrow",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -4887,7 +4887,7 @@
"quality, realm, office",
"noun",
"",
- "freedom
kingdom
wisdom
thralldom",
+ "freedom kingdom wisdom thralldom",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -4902,10 +4902,10 @@
"fields": [
"251",
"dominus",
- "lord
master",
+ "lord master",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "dominant
dominion",
+ "dominant dominion",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -4923,7 +4923,7 @@
"be extremely and uncritically fond of",
"verb",
"Synonyms: adore, love dearly, be devoted to",
- "“Falling birth-rates allowed parents to dote on fewer children, who were increasingly likely to go to school.”",
+ "Falling birth-rates allowed parents to dote on fewer children, who were increasingly likely to go to school.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4941,7 +4941,7 @@
"Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: funny, humorous, amusing",
- "“Karo Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos...”",
+ "Karo Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -4958,7 +4958,7 @@
"dross",
"something regarded as worthless",
"noun",
- "Old English dros=\"the scum thrown off from metals in smelting,\" similar to German Drusen=\"dregs, husks\"
Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debris",
+ "Old English dros=\"the scum thrown off from metals in smelting,\" similar to German Drusen=\"dregs, husks\" Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debris",
"Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -4973,11 +4973,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1078",
- "duc
duct",
- "carry
lead",
+ "duc duct",
+ "carry lead",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "conduct
conducive",
+ "conduct conducive",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -5013,7 +5013,7 @@
"be able",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "dynamic
dynamo
dynasty
dynamite",
+ "dynamic dynamo dynasty dynamite",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5028,10 +5028,10 @@
"fields": [
"1046",
"dys",
- "abnormal
bad",
+ "abnormal bad",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "dyspepsia =abnormal indigestion
dystopia =an imaginary place of total misery
dyslexia =impairmentof the ability to handle word
dysfunctional =poorly functional",
+ "dyspepsia =abnormal indigestiondystopia =an imaginary place of total miserydyslexia =impairmentof the ability to handle worddysfunctional =poorly functional",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -5048,7 +5048,7 @@
"dyspeptic",
"Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression",
"adjective",
- "From Greek dyspeptos \"hard to digest,\" from dys- \"bad, difficult\" (see dys-) + peptos \"digested,\"
Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)",
+ "From Greek dyspeptos \"hard to digest,\" from dys- \"bad, difficult\" (see dys-) + peptos \"digested,\" Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)",
"As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -5066,7 +5066,7 @@
"ebullient",
"Cheerful and full of energy",
"adjective",
- "Latin pp ebullientem \"to boil over,\" literally or figuratively, from ex \"out, out of\" (see ex-) + bullire \"to bubble\" origin similar to boil, bubble
Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful",
+ "Latin pp ebullientem \"to boil over,\" literally or figuratively, from ex \"out, out of\" (see ex-) + bullire \"to bubble\" origin similar to boil, bubble Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful",
"Charlie’s ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the office",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -5102,8 +5102,8 @@
"echelon",
"a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society",
"noun",
- "from French échelon \"level, echelon,\" literally \"rung of a ladder,\" itself from Late Latin scala \"stair
Synonyms: level, rank, grade",
- "“The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities.”",
+ "from French échelon \"level, echelon,\" literally \"rung of a ladder,\" itself from Late Latin scala \"stair Synonyms: level, rank, grade",
+ "The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5121,7 +5121,7 @@
"composed of a variety of styles, themes, motifs, etc. selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources:",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style.\" (n: eclecticism)",
+ "Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism)",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5139,7 +5139,7 @@
"(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way",
"verb",
"Synonyms: swirl, whirl, spiral",
- "“Above all, Hokusai was a master of line and pattern, inscribing his forms within contours that eddy and spill like the currents of a mountain stream.”",
+ "Above all, Hokusai was a master of line and pattern, inscribing his forms within contours that eddy and spill like the currents of a mountain stream.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5156,7 +5156,7 @@
"edify",
"Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually",
"verb",
- "Modern French édifier: \"build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building
Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlighten",
+ "Modern French édifier: \"build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlighten",
"The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -5175,7 +5175,7 @@
"one who receives the action",
"noun",
"",
- "employee
nominee
refugee",
+ "employee nominee refugee",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5189,7 +5189,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"260",
- "effect
affect",
+ "effect affect",
"affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s action.",
"Easily confused words",
"affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling to use.",
@@ -5229,7 +5229,7 @@
"a sculpture or model of a person",
"noun",
"Synonyms: statue, statuette, figure",
- "“The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'”",
+ "The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5262,10 +5262,10 @@
"fields": [
"264",
"ego",
- "I
self",
+ "I self",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "ego
egomaniac
egocentric
",
+ "ego egomaniac egocentric",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5282,7 +5282,7 @@
"egress",
"the action of going out of or leaving a place",
"noun",
- "from Latin egressus=\"a going out\"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step)
Deutsch : Austritt
Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawal",
+ "from Latin egressus=\"a going out\"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) Deutsch : Austritt Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawal",
"The data is stored in the router egress queue until it is serialised onto the physical wire",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -5319,7 +5319,7 @@
"to provoke a response",
"verb",
"",
- "In the experiment, the scientist hoped to elicit a response from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage.",
+ "In the experiment, the scientist hoped to elicit a response from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5337,7 +5337,7 @@
"persuasive and articulate speech",
"adjective",
"",
- "Since the girl spoke from the heart, the eloquence in her words allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying.",
+ "Since the girl spoke from the heart, the eloquence in her words allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5355,7 +5355,7 @@
"Make (something) clear",
"verb",
"Synonyms: explain, make plain, illuminate",
- "“One was from almost 600 people who had completed... a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment.”",
+ "One was from almost 600 people who had completed... a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5369,7 +5369,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"268",
- "elusive
effusive",
+ "elusive effusive",
"elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -5391,7 +5391,7 @@
"well-known, respected, distinguished",
"adjective",
"",
- "Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such an eminent professor.",
+ "Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such an eminent professor.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5409,7 +5409,7 @@
"softening; something that softens",
"adjective, noun",
"",
- "The lotion was a great emollient for her dry skin",
+ "The lotion was a great emollient for her dry skin",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5427,7 +5427,7 @@
"based on evidence",
"adjective",
"",
- "Our data is based on empirical evidence collected in numerous studies",
+ "Our data is based on empirical evidence collected in numerous studies",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5442,7 +5442,7 @@
"fields": [
"273",
"emulate",
- "to imitate or attempt to equal in accomplishment to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)
It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way.",
+ "to imitate or attempt to equal in accomplishment to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)
It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way.",
"verb",
"",
"Sue is going to emulate her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful.",
@@ -5459,8 +5459,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"274",
- "emulate
imitate",
- "Emulate means \"to try to be as good or successful as.\"
Imitate means \"to copy or fashion oneself after.\"",
+ "emulate imitate",
+ "Emulate means \"to try to be as good or successful as.\" Imitate means \"to copy or fashion oneself after.\"",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"He did not limit his actions to imitating his role model, but wished to go further and emulate his idol's success",
@@ -5481,7 +5481,7 @@
"made of, make",
"adjective or verb (ex: widen)",
"",
- "silken
frozen
oaken
wooden
lighten",
+ "silken frozen oaken wooden lighten",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5499,7 +5499,7 @@
"action, state of, quality",
"noun",
"",
- "difference
conference
urgency",
+ "difference conference urgency",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5535,7 +5535,7 @@
"(Of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. prevalent in or native to a certain region, locality, or people:",
"adjective",
"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.\"",
+ "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"
],
@@ -5549,7 +5549,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"279",
- "endemic
epidemic",
+ "endemic epidemic",
"endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -5571,7 +5571,7 @@
"Provide with a quality, ability, or asset",
"verb",
"Synonyms: equip, bless, give",
- "“Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as... J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts...”",
+ "Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as... J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5589,7 +5589,7 @@
"to exhaust or drain of energy. to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of: (adj: enervating)",
"verb",
"",
- "The heat enervated everyone.",
+ "The heat enervated everyone.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5607,7 +5607,7 @@
"to exhaust or drain of energy. to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of: (adj: enervating)",
"verb",
"",
- "The heat enervated everyone.",
+ "The heat enervated everyone.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5625,7 +5625,7 @@
"to cause or give rise to",
"verb",
"",
- "His slip of the toungue engendered much laughter.",
+ "His slip of the toungue engendered much laughter.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5643,7 +5643,7 @@
"to cause or give rise to",
"verb",
"",
- "His slip of the toungue engendered much laughter.",
+ "His slip of the toungue engendered much laughter.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5657,11 +5657,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"285",
- "engender
endanger",
+ "engender endanger",
"engender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at risk",
"Easily confused words",
"",
- "Some people believe violent video games engender feelings of hostility in young people, thereby endangering them and those around them.",
+ "Some people believe violent video games engender feelings of hostility in young people, thereby endangering them and those around them.",
"Easily confused words",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5679,7 +5679,7 @@
"intensify, increase, augment",
"verb",
"",
- "When Jane paints her bedroom yellow, she is going to really enhance the room and make it appear brighter.",
+ "When Jane paints her bedroom yellow, she is going to really enhance the room and make it appear brighter.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5697,7 +5697,7 @@
"a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand",
"noun",
"puzzle, mystery",
- "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure.",
+ "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5715,7 +5715,7 @@
"belief that one deserves things one has not earned",
"noun",
"n. the rights one is afforded under the law",
- "The spoiled girl’s sense of entitlement to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends",
+ "The spoiled girl’s sense of entitlement to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5748,10 +5748,10 @@
"fields": [
"292",
"epi",
- "upon
over",
+ "upon over",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "epidermis
epidemic
epigram
epitaph
epithet
epiphyte
epistasis
epinephrine
epiphysis",
+ "epidermis epidemic epigram epitaph epithet epiphyte epistasis epinephrine epiphysis",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5769,7 +5769,7 @@
"the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope",
"noun",
"",
- "“The only way to know for sure is to run the experiment (Mr. Lind's exotic epistemologynotwithstanding).”",
+ "The only way to know for sure is to run the experiment (Mr. Lind's exotic epistemologynotwithstanding).",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5787,7 +5787,7 @@
"an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse",
"noun",
"Synonyms: name, label, smear",
- "“Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingual din.”",
+ "Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingual din.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5805,7 +5805,7 @@
"even-tempered",
"adjective",
"adj. not given to much change or variation",
- "Because she is so equable, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset.",
+ "Because she is so equable, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5820,10 +5820,10 @@
"fields": [
"294",
"equivocal",
- "ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: \"Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were equivocal.\" (v. equivocate)",
+ "ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate)",
"adjective",
"",
- "x",
+ "Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were equivocal.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5840,8 +5840,8 @@
"equivocate",
"to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive",
"verb",
- "",
- "Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and equivocate his answers.",
+ "Equivocate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal.",
+ "Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and equivocate his answers.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -5859,7 +5859,7 @@
"on who, that which",
"noun",
"",
- "baker
carpenter
brewer",
+ "baker carpenter brewer",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -5877,7 +5877,7 @@
"Erring or straying from the proper course or standards",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: offending, guilty, culpable",
- "“He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter.”",
+ "He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5930,8 +5930,8 @@
"erstwhile",
"former",
"adjective",
- "from mid English, erst =\"first, at first; once, long ago; till now\" itself from Old English ærest soonest, earliest, \"
Synonyms: old, past, one-time",
- "The erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his \"baby\"",
+ "from mid English, erst =\"first, at first; once, long ago; till now\" itself from Old English ærest soonest, earliest, \"Synonyms: old, past, one-time",
+ "The erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -5967,7 +5967,7 @@
"in the process of",
"adjective or noun",
"",
- "adolescent
obsolescent
convalescent",
+ "adolescent obsolescent convalescent",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6003,7 +6003,7 @@
"a native of",
"noun or adjective",
"",
- "Javanese
Vietnamese",
+ "Javanese Vietnamese",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6021,7 +6021,7 @@
"action, process, condition",
"noun",
"",
- "genesis
hypnosis
neurosis
osmosis",
+ "genesis hypnosis neurosis osmosis",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6039,7 +6039,7 @@
"obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few:",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: abstruse, obscure, arcane",
- "The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)
“The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic.”",
+ "The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -6057,7 +6057,7 @@
"female",
"noun",
"",
- "poetess
goddess",
+ "poetess goddess",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6093,7 +6093,7 @@
"small one, group",
"noun",
"",
- "midget
octet
baronet
",
+ "midget octet baronet",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6111,7 +6111,7 @@
"the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community",
"noun",
"Synonyms: character, atmosphere, climate",
- "“Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit... leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos.’”",
+ "Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit... leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos.’",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6126,10 +6126,10 @@
"fields": [
"1047",
"eu",
- "good
well",
+ "good well",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "euphemism =replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive one
euphony =having a pleasant sound
euphoria =feeling of well=being
eulogy =speech in praise of someone
eugenics =the study of hereditary improvement of a race",
+ "euphemism =replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive oneeuphony =having a pleasant soundeuphoria =feeling of well=beingeulogy =speech in praise of someoneeugenics =the study of hereditary improvement of a race",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -6164,7 +6164,7 @@
"euphony",
"the quality of being pleasing to the ear",
"noun",
- "from Greek eu- \"good\" (see eu-) + phone \"sound, voice,\" = well sounding
Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality",
+ "from Greek eu- \"good\" (see eu-) + phone \"sound, voice,\" = well sounding Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality",
"I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -6183,7 +6183,7 @@
"out",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "exotic
exterior
extraneous
extemporaneous
exophalmic
exogenous
exothermic
exoskeleton",
+ "exotic exterior extraneous extemporaneous exophalmic exogenous exothermic exoskeleton",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6255,7 +6255,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "‘At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6309,7 +6309,7 @@
"exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price:",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"The cab fare was exorbitant.\"",
+ "The cab fare was exorbitant.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6381,7 +6381,7 @@
"fully and clearly expressed",
"adjective",
"",
- "",
+ "The bank representative made sure the borrower was aware of the explicit terms of the loan agreement.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6417,7 +6417,7 @@
"in existence, still existing:",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: living, still existing, remaining",
- "The only extant representative of that species.\"",
+ "The only extant representative of that species.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6431,7 +6431,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"326",
- "extant
extent",
+ "extant extent",
"extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -6453,7 +6453,7 @@
"Praise enthusiastically",
"verb",
"Synonyms: go wild about, wax lyrical about",
- "“This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received.”",
+ "This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6468,10 +6468,10 @@
"fields": [
"1048",
"extra",
- "outside
beyond",
+ "outside beyond",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "extraordinary =beyond ordinary
extraterrestrial =outside the Earth
extrovert =an outgoing person
extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed",
+ "extraordinary =beyond ordinaryextraterrestrial =outside the Earthextrovert =an outgoing personextradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -6507,7 +6507,7 @@
"to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts",
"verb",
"",
- "",
+ "The scientist tried to extrapolate the future results by looking at data from previous testing dates",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -6521,11 +6521,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1079",
- "fac
fact",
- "do
make",
+ "fac fact",
+ "do make",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "facsimile
manufacture",
+ "facsimile manufacture",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -6543,7 +6543,7 @@
"the face of a building",
"noun",
"Synonyms: front, frontage, exterior",
- "“Its grey stone façade and arched doorways convey a feeling of prosperity, a splash of high finance in this small county town in eastern China...”",
+ "Its grey stone façade and arched doorways convey a feeling of prosperity, a splash of high finance in this small county town in eastern China...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6561,7 +6561,7 @@
"glib or flippant; Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek",
- "“'More disturbing,' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that.”",
+ "More disturbing,' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -6597,7 +6597,7 @@
"a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics",
"noun",
"Synonyms: contingent, section, sector",
- "“One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August...”",
+ "One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6614,7 +6614,7 @@
"fallacious",
"relying on a fallacy and thus incorrect/misinformed",
"adjective",
- "From fallacy
Deutsch : irreführend",
+ "From fallacy Deutsch : irreführend",
"He clung to the fallacious hope that she would return.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -6633,7 +6633,7 @@
"Inactive",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: dormant, quiet, slack",
- "“Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing...”",
+ "Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6651,7 +6651,7 @@
"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...”",
+ "His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6738,7 +6738,7 @@
"fields": [
"1080",
"fect",
- "do
make",
+ "do make",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"perfect",
@@ -6755,11 +6755,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"340",
- "federis (see also roots section)",
- "league
pact",
+ "federis",
+ "league pact",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "federation
confederate",
+ "federation confederate",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6813,7 +6813,7 @@
"highly emotional; hot: \" (n: fervor)",
"adjective",
"",
- "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism.\"",
+ "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6831,7 +6831,7 @@
"smelling extremely unpleasant",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling",
- "“The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions.”",
+ "The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6849,7 +6849,7 @@
"making, causing",
"adjective",
"",
- "scientific
specific",
+ "scientific specific",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6863,7 +6863,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"344",
- "fission
fusion",
+ "fission fusion",
"fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -6903,7 +6903,7 @@
"Flounder; struggle uselessly",
"verb",
"Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm",
- "“This means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail...”",
+ "This means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6917,7 +6917,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"347",
- "flaunt
flout",
+ "flaunt flout",
"flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously",
"Easily confused words",
"Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red light.",
@@ -6957,7 +6957,7 @@
"using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: \"florid prose.\"",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent",
- "“A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office...”",
+ "A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -6975,7 +6975,7 @@
"struggling:",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"We tried to save the floundering business.\"",
+ "We tried to save the floundering business.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -6993,7 +6993,7 @@
"Openly disregard",
"verb",
"Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against",
- "“It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms.”",
+ "It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7011,7 +7011,7 @@
"to shift without apparent pattern",
"verb",
"",
- "",
+ "Each day, the price of gold will fluctuate on the market",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -7029,7 +7029,7 @@
"Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck",
"noun",
"Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate",
- "“Was this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly.”",
+ "Was this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7047,7 +7047,7 @@
"a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character",
"noun",
"Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity",
- "“The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests).”",
+ "The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests).",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7101,7 +7101,7 @@
"(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.”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -7119,7 +7119,7 @@
"to hold off or try to prevent; Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time",
"verb",
"Synonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of",
- "“To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better.”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -7137,7 +7137,7 @@
"shape",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "uniform
reform",
+ "uniform reform",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -7155,7 +7155,7 @@
"strong",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "fortify
fort
fortifications
",
+ "fortify fort fortifications",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -7173,7 +7173,7 @@
"Happening by a lucky chance",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: fortunate, advantageous, opportune",
- "“Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared.”",
+ "Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -7190,7 +7190,7 @@
"fracas",
"a noisy disturbance or quarrel",
"noun",
- "from French fracas=\"crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss\"
Deutsch : Aufruhr
Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray",
+ "from French fracas=\"crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss\" Deutsch : Aufruhr Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray",
"a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -7209,7 +7209,7 @@
"brother",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "fraternize
fraternity
fraternal
fratricide",
+ "fraternize fraternity fraternal fratricide",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -7227,7 +7227,7 @@
"Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied",
- "“Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good management.”",
+ "Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good management.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7245,7 +7245,7 @@
"a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling",
"noun",
"",
- "“A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad.”",
+ "A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7263,7 +7263,7 @@
"the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity",
"noun",
"Synonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodox",
- "“Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked...”",
+ "Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7317,7 +7317,7 @@
"full of",
"adjective",
"",
- "frightful
beautiful
helpful",
+ "frightful beautiful helpful",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -7334,8 +7334,8 @@
"fusillade",
"a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession",
"noun",
- "from French fusillade, from fusiller \"to shoot\"
Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment",
- "“But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war. “",
+ "from French fusillade, from fusiller \"to shoot\" Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment",
+ "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7353,7 +7353,7 @@
"make",
"verb",
"",
- "fortify
simplify",
+ "fortify simplify",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -7370,7 +7370,7 @@
"gaffe",
"an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator",
"noun",
- "from French gaffe \"clumsy remark,\"
Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error",
+ "from French gaffe \"clumsy remark,\" Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error",
"Goofy makes non-stop gaffes",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -7479,7 +7479,7 @@
"a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage",
"noun",
"Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy",
- "“What began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest.”",
+ "What began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7497,7 +7497,7 @@
"Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble",
- "“Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs...”",
+ "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7550,7 +7550,7 @@
"gauche",
"socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward",
"adjective",
- "gauche = left (english)/links (
Deutsch)",
+ "gauche = left (english)/links (Deutsch)",
"His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
@@ -7565,11 +7565,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1049",
- "gen
o
e
genesis",
- "birth
gender
family
kind
race (genre)",
+ "genoegenesis",
+ "birth gender family kind race (genre)",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "genealogy =the study of the history of a family
generation =all the people born at approx the same
genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes
Congenital =existing from birth",
+ "genealogy =the study of the history of a familygeneration =all the people born at approx the samegenetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes Congenital =existing from birth",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -7587,7 +7587,7 @@
"earth",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "geology
geography
geocentric
geomancy",
+ "geology geography geocentric geomancy",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -7623,7 +7623,7 @@
"a state, society, or group governed by old people",
"noun",
"",
- "“But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one.”",
+ "But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7640,7 +7640,7 @@
"gist",
"the substance or essence of a speech or text",
"noun",
- "Synonyms: quintessence, main idea
Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt",
+ "Synonyms: quintessence, main idea Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt",
"The gist of the matter is…",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -7677,7 +7677,7 @@
"Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction",
"verb",
"Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on",
- "“Her words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term.”",
+ "Her words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7695,7 +7695,7 @@
"fine cobweb on foliage; fine gauzy fabric; very fine:",
"noun, adjective",
"",
- "\"She wore a gossamer robe.\"",
+ "She wore a gossamer robe.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -7713,7 +7713,7 @@
"fine cobweb on foliage; fine gauzy fabric; very fine:",
"noun, adjective",
"",
- "\"She wore a gossamer robe.\"",
+ "She wore a gossamer robe.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -7731,7 +7731,7 @@
"Overcharge; swindle",
"verb",
"",
- "“They do not want monopolists to gouge consumers and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening.”",
+ "They do not want monopolists to gouge consumers and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7749,7 +7749,7 @@
"Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent",
- "“The authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'”",
+ "The authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7763,11 +7763,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"373",
- "graph
gram",
- "write
record",
+ "graph gram",
+ "write record",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "graphic
graphite
graphology
telegram",
+ "graphic graphite graphology telegram",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -7785,7 +7785,7 @@
"pleasing",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "gratify =to pleasesomeone
grateful =feeling thankful
gratuity =a tip
token of appreciationin
gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts",
+ "gratify =to pleasesomeonegrateful =feeling thankful gratuity =a tip token of appreciationingratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -7821,7 +7821,7 @@
"complain pettily; grumble",
"verb",
"Synonyms: moan, groan, protest",
- "“Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets...”",
+ "Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7838,8 +7838,8 @@
"grovel",
"Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo",
"verb",
- "Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter.
Deutsch :",
- "“She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?)”",
+ "Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. Deutsch :",
+ "She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?)",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7947,7 +7947,7 @@
"Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic",
- "“In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them.”",
+ "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7965,7 +7965,7 @@
"(Especially of a person) unfortunate",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: unlucky, luckless, out of luck",
- "“By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game.”",
+ "By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -7982,8 +7982,8 @@
"harangue",
"diatribe or rant; a lengthy and aggressive speech",
"noun",
- "Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant
Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade",
- "“State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices...”",
+ "Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade",
+ "State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices...",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -8001,7 +8001,7 @@
"headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought:",
"adjective, adverb",
"",
- "\"They rushed headlong into marriage.\"",
+ "They rushed headlong into marriage.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8037,7 +8037,7 @@
"Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others",
"noun",
"Synonyms: leadership, dominance, dominion",
- "“Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.”",
+ "Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8055,7 +8055,7 @@
"Insulated or protected from outside influences",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: airtight, sealed",
- "“More worryingly, there was a hermetic logic to them which, with the passions they aroused, made it possible to see how they could beguile and thrill many more.”",
+ "More worryingly, there was a hermetic logic to them which, with the passions they aroused, made it possible to see how they could beguile and thrill many more.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8070,10 +8070,10 @@
"fields": [
"384",
"hetero",
- "mixed
unlike",
+ "mixed unlike",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "heterogeneous
heterosexual
heterodox
heterodont
hetero atom
heterocyclic
heterozygous
",
+ "heterogeneous heterosexual heterodox heterodont hetero atom heterocyclic heterozygous",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8091,7 +8091,7 @@
"not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting",
- "“Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer.”",
+ "Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8109,7 +8109,7 @@
"arranged in rank order or hierarchy",
"adjective",
"",
- "",
+ "The hierarchic structure of the company led to internal problems",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -8127,7 +8127,7 @@
"Special honour or respect shown publicly",
"noun",
"Synonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration",
- "“Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth.”",
+ "Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8142,10 +8142,10 @@
"fields": [
"386",
"homo",
- "same
alike",
+ "same alike",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "homogeneous
homogenized
homozygous
homolytic fission
Homo sapiens
homonid
homeostasis
homophone",
+ "homogeneous homogenized homozygous homolytic fission Homo sapiens homonid homeostasis homophone",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8163,7 +8163,7 @@
"of the same kind; alike",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: uniform, identical, unvaried",
- "“It also has proportionately more immigrants than almost anywhere else. Next to London, famously cosmopolitan cities like Paris and Berlin are actually rather homogeneous.”",
+ "It also has proportionately more immigrants than almost anywhere else. Next to London, famously cosmopolitan cities like Paris and Berlin are actually rather homogeneous.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8199,7 +8199,7 @@
"order, quality",
"noun",
"",
- "neighborhood
motherhood",
+ "neighborhood motherhood",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8216,8 +8216,8 @@
"husband",
"1. n. a male spouse. 2. v. to manage frugally. to conserve. ___husbandry n. management.",
"",
- "(2) Our mother was so good at husbanding resources that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry.",
"",
+ "(2) Our mother was so good at husbanding resources that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry.",
"Homonym",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8235,7 +8235,7 @@
"obvious exaggeration for effect",
"noun",
"",
- "",
+ "Obviously the network is overreacting and engaging in hyperbole when they say 55 million people are in danger! for normal thunderstorms",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -8253,7 +8253,7 @@
"nature of, like",
"adjective",
"",
- "metallic
heroic
poetic",
+ "metallic heroic poetic",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8271,7 +8271,7 @@
"condition, state, quality",
"noun",
"",
- "justice
malice",
+ "justice malice",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8289,7 +8289,7 @@
"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 conservatives.”",
+ "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 conservatives.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -8307,7 +8307,7 @@
"something connected to or belonging to",
"noun or adjective",
"",
- "fluid
fluoride
torrid
canid",
+ "fluid fluoride torrid canid",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8325,7 +8325,7 @@
"the same",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "identity
idiopathic
I
individual",
+ "identity idiopathic I individual",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8343,7 +8343,7 @@
"idea",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "ideology
ideation
ideal",
+ "ideology ideation ideal",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8361,7 +8361,7 @@
"relating to a particular belief system or theory",
"adjective",
"",
- "",
+ "Due to the criminal’s ideological perspective that he is always right,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged him",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -8379,7 +8379,7 @@
"one's own",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "idiom
idiosyncrasy
idiopathic",
+ "idiom idiosyncrasy idiopathic",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8397,7 +8397,7 @@
"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 rural idyll.”",
+ "That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their rural idyll.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8415,7 +8415,7 @@
"not honorable in character or purpose",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base",
- "“Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'.”",
+ "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8433,7 +8433,7 @@
"Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality",
"verb",
"Synonyms: saturate, fill, suffuse",
- "“Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is imbued with subtler forms of sexism.”",
+ "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is imbued with subtler forms of sexism.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8469,7 +8469,7 @@
"Unchanging over time or unable to be changed",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast",
- "“After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts.”",
+ "After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -8505,7 +8505,7 @@
"a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement",
"noun",
"Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate",
- "“The Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape.”",
+ "The Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8594,8 +8594,8 @@
"impetuous",
"Acting or done quickly and without thought or care",
"adjective",
- "Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty
Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsiv",
- "“The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making...”",
+ "Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsiv",
+ "The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8667,7 +8667,7 @@
"to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)",
"verb",
"",
- "\"She implied she didn't believe his story.\"",
+ "She implied she didn't believe his story.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8739,7 +8739,7 @@
"Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: call into question, challenge",
- "“Impugning Mr. Abe’s motives is too cynical. His commitment to economic revival was no doubt sincere...”",
+ "Impugning Mr. Abe’s motives is too cynical. His commitment to economic revival was no doubt sincere...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8757,7 +8757,7 @@
"in",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "incarcerate
incorporate
inculcate
induction
inductance
indigenous
indicator
inspiration",
+ "incarcerate incorporate inculcate induction inductance indigenous indicator inspiration",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8771,11 +8771,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"416",
- "in
im",
+ "in im",
"not",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "incredible
ignoble
inglorious
inhospitable
infinite
infinitesimal
immoral",
+ "incredible ignoble inglorious inhospitable infinite infinitesimal immoral",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8829,7 +8829,7 @@
"Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut",
"verb",
"Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve",
- "“This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner.”",
+ "This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8865,7 +8865,7 @@
"not capable of being corrected: \"",
"adjective",
"",
- "The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school.\"",
+ "The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8879,7 +8879,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"422",
- "incredulous (credulous)
incredible (credible)",
+ "incredulous (credulous) incredible (credible)",
"incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -8901,7 +8901,7 @@
"a cause of distress or anxiety",
"noun",
"",
- "“The Japanese people, freed of the incubus of a war industry which by 1938 was absorbing 61 per cent of their national income, have a chance of recovering...”",
+ "The Japanese people, freed of the incubus of a war industry which by 1938 was absorbing 61 per cent of their national income, have a chance of recovering...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8919,7 +8919,7 @@
"Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction",
"verb",
"Synonyms: imbue, infuse, inspire",
- "“The tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking.”",
+ "The tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -8973,7 +8973,7 @@
"permanent; unerasable; strong: \"",
"adjective",
"",
- "The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects.\"",
+ "The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -8991,7 +8991,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "A criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9005,8 +9005,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"426",
- "indigenous
indigent",
- "1. local, native
2. poor, needy",
+ "indigenous indigent",
+ "1. local, native 2. poor, needy",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"The ingenous population was hungry and indigent",
@@ -9027,7 +9027,7 @@
"Avoidance of activity or exertion",
"noun",
"Synonyms: laziness, idleness, slothfulness",
- "“The indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle.”",
+ "The indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9063,7 +9063,7 @@
"having the nature or characteristic of",
"adjective or noun",
"",
- "feminine
masculine
medicine",
+ "feminine masculine medicine",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9099,7 +9099,7 @@
"Lacking vigor",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: idle, inactive, underactive",
- "“America’s founders, he argued, put their faith in reasoned discussion among citizens and believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an inert people.' “",
+ "America’s founders, he argued, put their faith in reasoned discussion among citizens and believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an inert people.'",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9131,7 +9131,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"432",
- "imply
infer",
+ "imply infer",
"Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -9203,7 +9203,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"436",
- "ingenious (ingenuity)
ingenuous (and disingenuous)",
+ "ingenious (ingenuity) ingenuous (and disingenuous)",
"Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature.",
"adjective",
"genuous comes from same root as genuine",
@@ -9224,8 +9224,8 @@
"ingrate",
"an ungrateful person",
"noun",
- "
Deutsch : undankbar.
from Latin : in- \"not\" + gratus \"pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable\"",
- "“Greater liberty... over the past generation is abused by ingrates who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless...”",
+ "Deutsch : undankbar. from Latin : in- \"not\" + gratus \"pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable\"",
+ "Greater liberty... over the past generation is abused by ingrates who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9297,7 +9297,7 @@
"a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death",
"noun",
"Synonyms: enquiry, investigation, inquisition",
- "“A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed.”",
+ "A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9333,7 +9333,7 @@
"numb; unconscious: unfeeling; insensitive:",
"adjective",
"",
- "Wayne was rendered insensible by a blow to the head. \"They were insensibile to the suffering of others.:",
+ "Wayne was rendered insensible by a blow to the head. They were insensibile to the suffering of others.:",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9347,7 +9347,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"443",
- "insensible
insensitive",
+ "insensible insensitive",
"When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills",
"",
"",
@@ -9368,8 +9368,8 @@
"insipid",
"bland, uninspired, inane; lacking zest or excitement; dull",
"adjective",
- "Synonyms: boring, vapid, dull.
Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad.
from Latin from in- \"not\" + Latin sapidus \"tasty,\" from sapere",
- "“It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda.”",
+ "Synonyms: boring, vapid, dull. Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad. from Latin from in- \"not\" + Latin sapidus \"tasty,\" from sapere",
+ "It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -9423,7 +9423,7 @@
"between",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "interact
interstellar
interpret
interstitial",
+ "interact interstellar interpret interstitial",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9567,7 +9567,7 @@
"act of, state of, result of",
"noun",
"",
- "contagion
infection
aversion",
+ "contagion infection aversion",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9585,7 +9585,7 @@
"irritable, testy, touchy, prone to outbursts of temper, easily angered",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered",
- "“He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible.”",
+ "He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -9621,7 +9621,7 @@
"origin, nature, resembling",
"noun adjective (however, often the adjective is used as a nounoun ex: \"The Spanish\" meaning the people of Spain)",
"",
- "Spanish
foolish
impish",
+ "Spanish foolish impish",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9639,7 +9639,7 @@
"system, manner, condition",
"noun",
"",
- "alcoholism
feminism
heroism
communism",
+ "alcoholism feminism heroism communism",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9657,7 +9657,7 @@
"one who, that which",
"noun",
"",
- "pianist
elitist",
+ "pianist elitist",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9675,7 +9675,7 @@
"nature of, quality of",
"noun or adjective",
"",
- "dynamite
graphite
sulfite
neophyte",
+ "dynamite graphite sulfite neophyte",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9693,7 +9693,7 @@
"Traveling from place to place",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: peripatetic, wandering, roving",
- "“Her first America-set film is a freewheeling road movie in which an 18-year-old escapes a dysfunctional family by joining a group of itinerant young misfits.”",
+ "Her first America-set film is a freewheeling road movie in which an 18-year-old escapes a dysfunctional family by joining a group of itinerant young misfits.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9711,7 +9711,7 @@
"state of, quality",
"noun",
"",
- "captivity
clarity",
+ "captivity clarity",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9729,7 +9729,7 @@
"causing",
"adjective or nouns derived from adjectives",
"",
- "conclusive
festive
restive
abusive",
+ "conclusive festive restive abusive",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9747,7 +9747,7 @@
"to make (like)",
"verb",
"",
- "emphasize
anthropomorphize",
+ "emphasize anthropomorphize",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9765,7 +9765,7 @@
"the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral",
"noun",
"Synonyms: toll, ringing, chime",
- "“The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model.”",
+ "The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9783,7 +9783,7 @@
"Inducing tears; sad",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: sad, tearful, weepy",
- "“This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a lachrymose speech or even an appalling outfit.”",
+ "This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a lachrymose speech or even an appalling outfit.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9819,7 +9819,7 @@
"an unfilled space or interval; a gap",
"noun",
"Synonyms: interval, gap",
- "“This insane lacuna in the justice system reflects extreme systemic prejudice by drivers against cyclists, and would be easy enough to fix.”",
+ "This insane lacuna in the justice system reflects extreme systemic prejudice by drivers against cyclists, and would be easy enough to fix.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9837,7 +9837,7 @@
"Criticize (someone or something) harshly",
"verb",
"Synonyms: castigate, chastise, condemn",
- "“Yet the president was lambasted for his otherworldly complacency.”",
+ "Yet the president was lambasted for his otherworldly complacency.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9855,7 +9855,7 @@
"Theft of personal property",
"noun",
"Synonyms: stealing, robbery, pilfering",
- "“But there are still no checks and balances on its exercise, as the larceny of governors illustrates.”",
+ "But there are still no checks and balances on its exercise, as the larceny of governors illustrates.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9873,7 +9873,7 @@
"Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others",
"noun",
"Synonyms: liberality, munificence, bounty",
- "“All else equal, such largesse should indeed give the economy some temporary vim.”",
+ "All else equal, such largesse should indeed give the economy some temporary vim.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9944,8 +9944,8 @@
"lax",
"Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful",
"adjective",
- "Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent.
Deutsch : Lasch",
- "“Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (for being too lax) and Greece (for being too tight).”",
+ "Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent. Deutsch : Lasch",
+ "Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (for being too lax) and Greece (for being too tight).",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9963,7 +9963,7 @@
"Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard",
- "“The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation.”",
+ "The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -9981,7 +9981,7 @@
"law",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "legal
legislature",
+ "legal legislature",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -9999,7 +9999,7 @@
"without",
"adjective",
"",
- "worthless
mindless
guileless",
+ "worthless mindless guileless",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10053,7 +10053,7 @@
"word",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "lexicon
lexicography",
+ "lexicon lexicography",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10068,10 +10068,10 @@
"fields": [
"479",
"liber",
- "free
book",
+ "free book",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "liberty
library
liberal",
+ "liberty library liberal",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10089,7 +10089,7 @@
"a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligate",
- "“There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical.”",
+ "There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10145,7 +10145,7 @@
"(especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: lucid, plain, understandable",
- "“Unlike many writers of Spanish, he preferred short, simple sentences, and they gave his writing a limpid intensity.”",
+ "Unlike many writers of Spanish, he preferred short, simple sentences, and they gave his writing a limpid intensity.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10163,7 +10163,7 @@
"(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical",
- "“Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution.”",
+ "Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10199,7 +10199,7 @@
"furiously angry",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: infuriated, irate, fuming",
- "“A livid Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'...”",
+ "A livid Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10213,7 +10213,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1051",
- "loc
loq",
+ "loc loq",
"speak",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -10235,7 +10235,7 @@
"place",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "locality
local
circumlocution",
+ "locality local circumlocution",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10249,8 +10249,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1086",
- "log
logy",
- "speech
study of dialog",
+ "log logy",
+ "speech study of dialog",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"analogy",
@@ -10270,8 +10270,8 @@
"loll",
"Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way",
"verb",
- "Synonyms: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself.
Deutsch : sich rekeln",
- "“The pair loll on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house.”",
+ "Synonyms: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. Deutsch : sich rekeln",
+ "The pair loll on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10343,7 +10343,7 @@
"clear and coherent; Showing ability to think clearly",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: rational, sane, in one's right mind",
- "\"He made a lucid argument to support his theory.\"",
+ "He made a lucid argument to support his theory.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -10361,7 +10361,7 @@
"clear and coherent; Showing ability to think clearly",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: rational, sane, in one's right mind",
- "\"He made a lucid argument to support his theory.\"",
+ "He made a lucid argument to support his theory.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -10379,7 +10379,7 @@
"weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: \"Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.\"",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad",
- "“The lugubrious strains of 'Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now' waft across a sunny beach in Acapulco.”",
+ "The lugubrious strains of 'Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now' waft across a sunny beach in Acapulco.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10432,8 +10432,8 @@
"lurid",
"Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms",
"adjective",
- "Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized.
Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell.
from Latin : pale, the colour of bruises, ghastly",
- "“Their absence from the public eye, especially in a Western country with an abundant supply of good hospitals, tends to spark lurid rumours of illness and even death.”",
+ "Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. from Latin : pale, the colour of bruises, ghastly",
+ "Their absence from the public eye, especially in a Western country with an abundant supply of good hospitals, tends to spark lurid rumours of illness and even death.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10451,7 +10451,7 @@
"like",
"adverb",
"",
- "clearly
fearlessly",
+ "clearly fearlessly",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10469,7 +10469,7 @@
"large",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "macroeconomics
macroscopic
macrophage",
+ "macroeconomicsmacroscopicmacrophage",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10487,7 +10487,7 @@
"a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil",
"noun",
"Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil",
- "“The execution of its leaders, as much as the Easter Rising itself, triggered a maelstrom of events: a surge of anti-British rage...”",
+ "The execution of its leaders, as much as the Easter Rising itself, triggered a maelstrom of events: a surge of anti-British rage...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10523,7 +10523,7 @@
"a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman",
"noun",
"Synonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogul",
- "“Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate. “",
+ "Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10537,11 +10537,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1052",
- "mal
male",
- "bad
evil
ill",
+ "mal male",
+ "bad evil ill",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "malfunction=not functioning properly
malevolence=ill will
malicious =showing strong ill will
malediction=a curse
malign=to speak ill about someone
maladroit =clumsy
tactless",
+ "malfunction=not functioning properlymalevolence=ill willmalicious =showing strong ill willmalediction=a cursemalign=to speak ill about someonemaladroit =clumsy tactless",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -10577,7 +10577,7 @@
"the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect",
"noun",
"Synonyms: misuse, solecism, blunder",
- "“And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty...”",
+ "And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10613,7 +10613,7 @@
"evil in nature or effect",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: harmful, bad, malevolent",
- "“Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound...”",
+ "Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10645,11 +10645,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1087",
- "man
manu",
+ "man manu",
"hand",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "manage
manual",
+ "manage manual",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -10667,7 +10667,7 @@
"obsession",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "maniac
Beatlemania",
+ "maniac Beatlemania",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10684,8 +10684,8 @@
"mar",
"Impair the quality or appearance of",
"verb",
- "Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage
Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen",
- "“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.”",
+ "Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen",
+ "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"
],
@@ -10699,11 +10699,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1088",
- "mater
matri",
- "mother
home",
+ "mater matri",
+ "mother home",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "matriarch
maternity",
+ "matriarch maternity",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -10721,7 +10721,7 @@
"Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose",
- "“Alas, he never really fixed his state’s finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics...”",
+ "Alas, he never really fixed his state’s finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10757,7 +10757,7 @@
"middle",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "median
mediocre",
+ "median mediocre",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -10793,7 +10793,7 @@
"act of, result",
"noun",
"",
- "contentment
amendment",
+ "contentment amendment",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10826,10 +10826,10 @@
"fields": [
"1053",
"meta",
- "beyond
change
between",
+ "beyond change between",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "metaphysics =study of nature and reality
metamorphosis =a complete change of form
metastasis =the transmission of disease to other parts of the body.",
+ "metaphysics =study of nature and realitymetamorphosis =a complete change of formmetastasis =the transmission of disease to other parts of the body.",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -10847,7 +10847,7 @@
"measure",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "metronome
speedometer
odometer",
+ "metronome speedometer odometer",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10883,7 +10883,7 @@
"small",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "microscope
micron
micrometer
microorganism",
+ "microscope micron micrometer microorganism",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -10901,7 +10901,7 @@
"a person’s social environment",
"noun",
"Synonyms: sphere, background, backdrop",
- "“Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive...'”",
+ "Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive...'",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10937,7 +10937,7 @@
"Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval",
"verb",
"mostly used with \"did not mince his words\". Same latin root as \"miniscule\"",
- "“President Barack Obama didn’t mince his words in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals...”",
+ "President Barack Obama didn’t mince his words in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10954,8 +10954,8 @@
"minion",
"a follower or underling of a powerful person",
"noun",
- "Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey.
Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai",
- "“Its minions have set up thousands of social-media “bots” and other spamming weapons to drown out other content.”",
+ "Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey. Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai",
+ "Its minions have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10973,7 +10973,7 @@
"involve someone or something in (a difficult situation)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil",
- "“Ms Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal.”",
+ "Ms Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -10990,8 +10990,8 @@
"mirth",
"Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter",
"noun",
- "Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as \"merry\".
Deutsch : Heiterkeit.",
- "“A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth.”",
+ "Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as \"merry\". Deutsch : Heiterkeit.",
+ "A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11045,7 +11045,7 @@
"a dislike of humankind",
"noun",
"Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind",
- "“[Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy...”",
+ "[Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11131,11 +11131,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"514",
- "mit
miss",
+ "mit miss",
"send",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "mission
transmit
remit",
+ "mission transmit remit",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -11153,7 +11153,7 @@
"not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: ordinary, simple, plain",
- "“They can be seen in the modest dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor...”",
+ "They can be seen in the modest dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11171,7 +11171,7 @@
"Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: modern, trendy, in",
- "“With these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?”",
+ "With these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11204,10 +11204,10 @@
"fields": [
"517",
"mono",
- "one
single",
+ "one single",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "monocle
monopoly
monogamy
monovalent
monomania
monarchy",
+ "monocle monopoly monogamy monovalent monomania monarchy",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -11225,7 +11225,7 @@
"large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending",
- "“Four things have made Europe a harsher environment for the centre left: its own success, structural change in the economy, a reduced fear of political extremes and the decline of monolithic class groups.”",
+ "Four things have made Europe a harsher environment for the centre left: its own success, structural change in the economy, a reduced fear of political extremes and the decline of monolithic class groups.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11261,7 +11261,7 @@
"death",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "mortician
mortuary
moribund
morbid
mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome
grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying
decaying immortal =living forever
unable to die",
+ "mortician mortuary moribund morbid mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying decaying immortal =living forever unable to die",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -11279,7 +11279,7 @@
"Sullen and ill-tempered",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy",
- "“Mr. Macron’s can-do political energy stands out in morose France, home to 10% unemployment and growth last year of just 1.1%.”",
+ "Mr. Macron’s can-do political energy stands out in morose France, home to 10% unemployment and growth last year of just 1.1%.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11294,10 +11294,10 @@
"fields": [
"1054",
"morph",
- "shape
form",
+ "shape form",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "metamorphosis =complete change of form
morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms
amorphous =without distinct shape or form",
+ "metamorphosis =complete change of formmorphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organismsamorphous =without distinct shape or form",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -11369,7 +11369,7 @@
"very generous",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsome",
- "“Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics.”",
+ "Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -11387,7 +11387,7 @@
"a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist",
"noun",
"Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus",
- "“Mr. Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Galore.”",
+ "Mr. Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Galore.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11405,7 +11405,7 @@
"nearsighted",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded",
- "“They are also myopic, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past.”",
+ "They are also myopic, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11423,7 +11423,7 @@
"the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization",
"noun",
"Synonyms: the all-time low, zero",
- "“Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%”",
+ "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11495,7 +11495,7 @@
"born",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "innate =included since birth
nascent =starting to develop
natal =relating to birth
natural =gotten at birth
not afterward",
+ "innate =included since birthnascent =starting to develop natal =relating to birthnatural =gotten at birth not afterward",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -11513,7 +11513,7 @@
"(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair",
- "“The British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders...”",
+ "The British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11528,7 +11528,7 @@
"fields": [
"525",
"nefarious",
- "wicked
evil:",
+ "wicked evil:",
"adjective",
"",
"a nefarious plot.",
@@ -11567,7 +11567,7 @@
"a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief",
"noun",
"Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice",
- "“Mr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to.”",
+ "Mr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11585,7 +11585,7 @@
"state of",
"adjective noun",
"",
- "carelessness
uselessness",
+ "carelessness uselessness",
"Suffix",
"MSU"
],
@@ -11603,7 +11603,7 @@
"a connection or series of connections linking two or more things",
"noun",
"Synonyms: union, link",
- "“Some chapters read like a thriller, because they offer a microscopic look at the unwholesome nexus between Germany’s media, politics and judiciary.”",
+ "Some chapters read like a thriller, because they offer a microscopic look at the unwholesome nexus between Germany’s media, politics and judiciary.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11635,11 +11635,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1092",
- "nom
nym",
+ "nom nym",
"name",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "nominate
synonym",
+ "nominate synonym",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -11657,7 +11657,7 @@
"name",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "noble
ignominy
nomenclature
nominal",
+ "noble ignominy nomenclature nominal",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -11675,7 +11675,7 @@
"(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: baffled, confounded",
- "“And as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang.”",
+ "And as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11693,7 +11693,7 @@
"Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm",
"adjective",
"",
- "“...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade.”",
+ "...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11711,7 +11711,7 @@
"a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement",
"noun",
"Synonyms: cure, prescription, answer",
- "“It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored...”",
+ "It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11761,11 +11761,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1056",
- "ob
op",
- "against
opposition
",
+ "ob op",
+ "against opposition",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "object =to be against something
obscure =hard to understand
obstruct=hinder
obfuscate=confuse
darken
obtuse –not sharp
dull
obstreperous –noisly defiant.Unruly",
+ "object =to be against somethingobscure =hard to understandobstruct=hinderobfuscate=confuse darkenobtuse –not sharp dullobstreperous –noisly defiant.Unruly",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -11801,7 +11801,7 @@
"Not explicit or direct in addressing a point",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout",
- "“'Fire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary...”",
+ "Fire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11909,7 +11909,7 @@
"Stop, close up, or obstruct",
"verb",
"Synonyms: block, cover, shut in",
- "“Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot...”",
+ "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -11999,7 +11999,7 @@
"few",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "oligarchy
oligopoly",
+ "oligarchy oligopoly",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -12017,7 +12017,7 @@
"all",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "omnipotent =with all the power
omniscient =knowing all things
omnipresent=present everywhere
omnivorous =eating all foods",
+ "omnipotent =with all the poweromniscient =knowing all thingsomnipresent=present everywhereomnivorous =eating all foods",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -12107,7 +12107,7 @@
"Hold and state as one’s opinion",
"verb",
"Synonyms: suggest, say, declare",
- "“The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation.”",
+ "The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12179,7 +12179,7 @@
"turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out.\"",
+ "The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -12251,7 +12251,7 @@
"(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated",
- "“She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings.”",
+ "She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12269,7 +12269,7 @@
"a song of praise or triumph",
"noun",
"Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia",
- "“'It is the right that has inherited the ambitious modernist urge to destroy and innovate in the name of a universal project,' Tony Judt, a British historian, lamented in 'Ill Fares the Land', a paean to social democracy he dictated on his death bed.”",
+ "It is the right that has inherited the ambitious modernist urge to destroy and innovate in the name of a universal project,' Tony Judt, a British historian, lamented in 'Ill Fares the Land', a paean to social democracy he dictated on his death bed.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12305,7 +12305,7 @@
"(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: white, pasty, wan",
- "“Its protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve.”",
+ "Its protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12320,10 +12320,10 @@
"fields": [
"1058",
"pan",
- "all
any
everyone",
+ "all any everyone",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "panacea =a cure for all diseases or problems
panorama =an allaround view
pantheism =the worship of all gods
pandemic =affecting all",
+ "panacea =a cure for all diseases or problemspanorama =an allaround viewpantheism =the worship of all godspandemic =affecting all",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -12341,7 +12341,7 @@
"Flamboyant confidence of style or manner",
"noun",
"Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair",
- "“Second, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand.”",
+ "Second, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12377,7 +12377,7 @@
"a complete or impressive collection of things",
"noun",
"Synonyms: array, range, collection",
- "“'The panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the law’s provisions individually.'”",
+ "The panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the law’s provisions individually.'",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12413,7 +12413,7 @@
"a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality",
"noun",
"Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar",
- "“Despite the reasons to see it as a paragon of modernity, Odebrecht has long been accused of winning business in an old-fashioned and less admirable way.”",
+ "Despite the reasons to see it as a paragon of modernity, Odebrecht has long been accused of winning business in an old-fashioned and less admirable way.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12431,7 +12431,7 @@
"Answer (a question or accusation) evasively",
"verb",
"Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid",
- "“In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything...”",
+ "In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12485,7 +12485,7 @@
"an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources",
"noun",
"Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley",
- "“Both enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications...”",
+ "Both enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12521,7 +12521,7 @@
"father",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "paternal
paternity
patricide",
+ "paternalpaternitypatricide",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -12535,11 +12535,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1093",
- "pater
patri",
+ "pater patri",
"father",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "paternal
patriarch",
+ "paternal patriarch",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -12554,10 +12554,10 @@
"fields": [
"1059",
"path",
- "feeling
emoition",
+ "feeling emoition",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feeling
sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest
sympathy=harmony or agreement
sharing someone’s feelings
antipathy=a feeling of great dislike",
+ "empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feelingsapathy =a lack of feeling or interestsympathy=harmony or agreement sharing someone’s feelingsantipathy=a feeling of great dislike",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -12572,10 +12572,10 @@
"fields": [
"1129",
"para",
- "1. Greek origin = alongside
coming from
beyond; altered; contrary; irregular
abnormal
2. Latin origin =\"defense
protection against; that which protects from
\"",
+ "1. Greek origin = alongsidecoming from beyond; altered; contrary; irregular abnormal 2. Latin origin =\"defense protection against; that which protects from\"",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)
paramedic (someone alongside a medic)
paraphrase (restatement=coming from phase)
parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)
paresis (altered ie
partial paralysis)
paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters \"alongside legal\")
parameter (used alongside to measure system)
paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side
left side)
paranormal (beyond normal)
parasite (alongside food)",
- "2. LATIN origin :
parachute (protect from falling)
parasol (protect from sun)
",
+ "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other) paramedic (someone alongside a medic)paraphrase (restatement=coming from phase) parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)paresis (altered ie partial paralysis) paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters \"alongside legal\") parameter (used alongside to measure system) paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side left side) paranormal (beyond normal)parasite (alongside food)",
+ "2. LATIN origin : parachute (protect from falling) parasol (protect from sun)",
"Greek/Latin",
"SMB"
],
@@ -12590,7 +12590,7 @@
"fields": [
"1094",
"pathy",
- "feeling
suffering",
+ "feeling suffering",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"sympathy",
@@ -12665,7 +12665,7 @@
"foot",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "pedestrian
pedal
pedicure
podiatrist",
+ "pedestrian pedal pedicurepodiatrist",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -12737,7 +12737,7 @@
"Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable",
- "“Turning a crowd from hostility to adoration through pellucid, charismatic truthtelling is a venerable Hollywood trope...”",
+ "Turning a crowd from hostility to adoration through pellucid, charismatic truthtelling is a venerable Hollywood trope...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12755,7 +12755,7 @@
"A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something",
"noun",
"Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference",
- "“Mr. Gorsuch also shares Mr. Scalia’s literary talents: he is an elegant writer with a penchant for playful eruditio.”",
+ "Mr. Gorsuch also shares Mr. Scalia’s literary talents: he is an elegant writer with a penchant for playful eruditio.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12827,7 +12827,7 @@
"around",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "peripatetic
periscope
perineum
peritoneum",
+ "peripateticperiscopeperineumperitoneum",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -12899,7 +12899,7 @@
"be appropriate, related, or applicable",
"verb",
"Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to",
- "“Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended...”",
+ "Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -12971,7 +12971,7 @@
"eat",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "phagocyte
phagocytosis",
+ "phagocytephagocytosis",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -12989,7 +12989,7 @@
"a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation",
"noun",
"",
- "“A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards...”",
+ "A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13043,7 +13043,7 @@
"A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts",
"noun",
"Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor",
- "“By choosing such an unimpeachably serious and artistic project as its first film production, the company has made anyone who grumbles seem like a philistine.”",
+ "By choosing such an unimpeachably serious and artistic project as its first film production, the company has made anyone who grumbles seem like a philistine.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13061,7 +13061,7 @@
"love",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "philosophy
philanthropy
philanthropist =one who loves humanity
philology =the love of words
philosophy =the love of wisdom
philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps
bibliophile –a lover of books",
+ "philosophyphilanthropy philanthropist =one who loves humanityphilology =the love of wordsphilosophy =the love of wisdomphilatelist –one who loves or collects stampsbibliophile –a lover of books",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13097,7 +13097,7 @@
"",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "phobia
",
+ "phobia",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13133,7 +13133,7 @@
"Miss and long for the return of",
"verb",
"",
- "“Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring.”",
+ "Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13151,7 +13151,7 @@
"a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight",
"noun",
"Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation",
- "“The Russians have responded with predictable pique—just as many refused to condemn the violence of their football hooligans...”",
+ "The Russians have responded with predictable pique—just as many refused to condemn the violence of their football hooligans...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13187,7 +13187,7 @@
"(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: concise, brief, compact",
- "“Academics are not known for brevity in writing. And physics does not lend itself to pithy introductions.”",
+ "Academics are not known for brevity in writing. And physics does not lend itself to pithy introductions.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13205,7 +13205,7 @@
"to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:",
"verb",
"Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify",
- "\"The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam.\"",
+ "The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -13223,7 +13223,7 @@
"to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:",
"verb",
"Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify",
- "\"The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam.\"",
+ "The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -13259,7 +13259,7 @@
"A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or tho",
"noun",
"Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplace",
- "“For most of her end-of-term grilling by the liaison committee... she wore an aquiline scowl, quibbling with the questions and, when pushed, cleaving to evasive platitudes...”",
+ "For most of her end-of-term grilling by the liaison committee... she wore an aquiline scowl, quibbling with the questions and, when pushed, cleaving to evasive platitudes...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13295,7 +13295,7 @@
"a large or excessive amount",
"noun",
"",
- "“Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.”",
+ "Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13313,7 +13313,7 @@
"a large or excessive amount",
"noun",
"",
- "“Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.”",
+ "Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13385,7 +13385,7 @@
"a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something",
"noun",
"Synonyms: diatribe, invective",
- "“Marion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry.”",
+ "Marion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13421,7 +13421,7 @@
"city",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "political
metropolitan",
+ "political metropolitan",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13439,7 +13439,7 @@
"many",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "polygamy
polyphonic
hoi polloi",
+ "polygamy polyphonic hoi polloi",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13471,11 +13471,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"604",
- "port
porto",
+ "port porto",
"carry",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "porter
export
transport
portable",
+ "porter export transport portable",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13493,7 +13493,7 @@
"Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument",
"noun",
"Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit",
- "“Mr. Ansar and his co-authors assume this margin is 40%: they posit a ratio of expected benefits to costs of 1.4 for every project.”",
+ "Mr. Ansar and his co-authors assume this margin is 40%: they posit a ratio of expected benefits to costs of 1.4 for every project.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13511,7 +13511,7 @@
"after",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "post script (p.s.)
ex post facto
post hoc
post-mortem",
+ "post script (p.s.) ex post facto post hoc post-mortem",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13547,7 +13547,7 @@
"before",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "premier
preview
premium
prescient",
+ "premier preview premium prescient",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13619,7 +13619,7 @@
"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.\"",
+ "Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -13637,7 +13637,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -13655,7 +13655,7 @@
"a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:",
"noun",
"",
- "\"The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war.\"",
+ "The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -13673,7 +13673,7 @@
"be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: point to, mean, signify",
- "“Stock markets are set to open down today, and the election could presage a longer slump if investors feel that the uncertainty generated... will harm growth and corporate profits.”",
+ "Stock markets are set to open down today, and the election could presage a longer slump if investors feel that the uncertainty generated... will harm growth and corporate profits.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13778,10 +13778,10 @@
"fields": [
"622",
"pro",
- "before
in favor of",
+ "before in favor of",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "project
projectile
",
+ "project projectile",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13817,7 +13817,7 @@
"rashly wasteful:, wastefully extravagant",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique.\" The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.",
+ "Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique. The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13835,7 +13835,7 @@
"rashly wasteful:, wastefully extravagant",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique.\" The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.",
+ "Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique. The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -13907,7 +13907,7 @@
"(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive",
- "“It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year...”",
+ "It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13925,7 +13925,7 @@
"Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future",
"",
"Synonyms: predictive, visionary",
- "“As the depleted council began, Metropolitan Kallistos Ware... said he still hoped it could avoid being mired in Orthodoxy’s internal woes and 'speak in a firm, prophetic voice' to humanity.”",
+ "As the depleted council began, Metropolitan Kallistos Ware... said he still hoped it could avoid being mired in Orthodoxy’s internal woes and 'speak in a firm, prophetic voice' to humanity.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -13979,7 +13979,7 @@
"Commonplace; unromantic",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: ordinary, everyday",
- "“However, while it is large-scale evacuations at times of crisis that grab attention, the biggest risks that business travellers face are more prosaic.”",
+ "However, while it is large-scale evacuations at times of crisis that grab attention, the biggest risks that business travellers face are more prosaic.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14015,7 +14015,7 @@
"a person authorized to act on behalf of another",
"noun",
"Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in",
- "“...Mr. Thaksin’s sister Yingluck, who took over his political movement after he left the country and who in 2011 was elected prime minister as his proxy.”",
+ "...Mr. Thaksin’s sister Yingluck, who took over his political movement after he left the country and who in 2011 was elected prime minister as his proxy.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14033,7 +14033,7 @@
"having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody",
- "“Several Pacific nations ban cross-dressing (another hand-me-down from prudish Victorians).”",
+ "Several Pacific nations ban cross-dressing (another hand-me-down from prudish Victorians).",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14048,7 +14048,7 @@
"fields": [
"633",
"psych",
- "mind
soul",
+ "mind soul",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"psychology",
@@ -14069,7 +14069,7 @@
"people",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "public
republic
pub
publican",
+ "public republic pub publican",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -14105,7 +14105,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14123,7 +14123,7 @@
"clean",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "Purge =remove anything undesirable
purgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin
expurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication",
+ "Purge =remove anything undesirablepurgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sinexpurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -14141,7 +14141,7 @@
"a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures",
"noun",
"Synonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist",
- "“From this purist point of view, there is only one Christian church worthy of the name....”",
+ "From this purist point of view, there is only one Christian church worthy of the name....",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14159,7 +14159,7 @@
"cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty:",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people.\"",
+ "The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -14177,7 +14177,7 @@
"a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony",
"noun",
"",
- "“Yet Ms McInerney takes the story deeper, skillfully setting a funeral pyre 'for that Ireland'...”",
+ "Yet Ms McInerney takes the story deeper, skillfully setting a funeral pyre 'for that Ireland'...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14195,7 +14195,7 @@
"a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field",
"noun",
"Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud",
- "“That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industry.”",
+ "That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industry.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14231,7 +14231,7 @@
"an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear",
"noun",
"Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation",
- "“Qualms about the force’s quality extend beyond their handling of demonstrators.”",
+ "Qualms about the force’s quality extend beyond their handling of demonstrators.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14249,7 +14249,7 @@
"Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)",
"verb",
"Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify",
- "“So the correct response is to...plump up the capital cushions of its vulnerable banks with enough public money to quell fears of a systemic crisis.”",
+ "So the correct response is to...plump up the capital cushions of its vulnerable banks with enough public money to quell fears of a systemic crisis.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14267,7 +14267,7 @@
"Complaining in a petulant or whining manner",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy",
- "“Their querulous, hostile or annoyed faces recur in her work from the late 1950s.”",
+ "Their querulous, hostile or annoyed faces recur in her work from the late 1950s.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14285,7 +14285,7 @@
"Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter",
"verb",
"Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick",
- "“One can quibble with some of the detail; perhaps the labour market participation rate can rise again, particularly if baby boomers find they don't have enough money with which to retire.”",
+ "One can quibble with some of the detail; perhaps the labour market participation rate can rise again, particularly if baby boomers find they don't have enough money with which to retire.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14303,7 +14303,7 @@
"a state or period of inactivity or dormancy",
"noun",
"Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency",
- "“Horrible conditions do not guarantee revolts, and moderately bad conditions do not necessarily thwart them. The question is what to make of the relative quiescence of America’s poor.”",
+ "Horrible conditions do not guarantee revolts, and moderately bad conditions do not necessarily thwart them. The question is what to make of the relative quiescence of America’s poor.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14321,7 +14321,7 @@
"exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic",
- "“In one chapter... the director probes some of the quixotic visionaries driving the digital revolution forward.”",
+ "In one chapter... the director probes some of the quixotic visionaries driving the digital revolution forward.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14339,7 +14339,7 @@
"relating to the everyday or mundane",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: day-to-day, average, daily",
- "“They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back.”",
+ "They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -14357,7 +14357,7 @@
"a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way",
"noun",
"Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns",
- "“The latest continental raconteur eager to spin Ireland’s tale is the European Union.”",
+ "The latest continental raconteur eager to spin Ireland’s tale is the European Union.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14411,7 +14411,7 @@
"having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable",
- "“In a move that may test the mettle of recalcitrant Senate Republicans, Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a widely respected and politically moderate judge...”",
+ "In a move that may test the mettle of recalcitrant Senate Republicans, Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a widely respected and politically moderate judge...",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14429,7 +14429,7 @@
"Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief",
"verb",
"Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract",
- "“Analysts who predict turmoil are warned to shut up or recant.”",
+ "Analysts who predict turmoil are warned to shut up or recant.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14465,7 +14465,7 @@
"arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people",
"adjective",
"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 recondite terms of the contract.",
+ "Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the recondite terms of the contract.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -14483,7 +14483,7 @@
"remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance",
"noun",
"Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense",
- "“There must be redress by an independent tribunal for those who have been mistreated.”",
+ "There must be redress by an independent tribunal for those who have been mistreated.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14501,7 +14501,7 @@
"to rebut or disprove",
"verb",
"Latin : from re=back +futare =\"to beat\", ie. To resist, repel, oppose",
- "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will refute the defendant’s claim of innocence.",
+ "The evidence provided by the prosecutor will refute the defendant’s claim of innocence.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -14519,7 +14519,7 @@
"never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent",
"adjective",
"",
- "relentless and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle",
+ "relentless and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -14555,7 +14555,7 @@
"a meal",
"noun",
"Synonyms: feast, banquet",
- "“Lunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast.”",
+ "Lunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14659,7 +14659,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"653",
- "restive
restful",
+ "restive restful",
"restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect.",
"",
"",
@@ -14681,7 +14681,7 @@
"the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily",
"noun",
"Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint",
- "“Mr. Harding is more comfortable with facts; with classic English reticence, he buries his family’s responses in footnotes and summaries.”",
+ "Mr. Harding is more comfortable with facts; with classic English reticence, he buries his family’s responses in footnotes and summaries.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14753,7 +14753,7 @@
"Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqué",
- "“When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.”",
+ "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14789,7 +14789,7 @@
"Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration",
"adjective",
"",
- "‘The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena...”",
+ "‘The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena...",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14807,7 +14807,7 @@
"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 rue his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game.”",
+ "Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to rue his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14825,7 +14825,7 @@
"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.'”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -14861,7 +14861,7 @@
"Most noticeable or important",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious",
- "“The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism…”",
+ "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism…",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14915,7 +14915,7 @@
"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)",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured",
- "“Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt.”",
+ "Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -14951,7 +14951,7 @@
"grimly mocking or cynical",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic",
- "“Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip.”",
+ "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15023,7 +15023,7 @@
"a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist",
"noun",
"Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage",
- "“The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power.”",
+ "The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15041,7 +15041,7 @@
"climb",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "ascend
descend",
+ "ascend descend",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -15059,7 +15059,7 @@
"to know",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong
conscious =knowing what is happening
omniscient =knowing everything
prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur",
+ "conscience =sense of knowing right from wrongconscious =knowing what is happeningomniscient =knowing everythingprescient =ability to perceive events before they occur",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -15077,7 +15077,7 @@
"a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling",
"noun",
"Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen",
- "“After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements.”",
+ "After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15095,7 +15095,7 @@
"examine",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "microscope
oscilloscope",
+ "microscope oscilloscope",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -15127,11 +15127,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"669",
- "scrib
script",
+ "scrib script",
"write",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "transcribe
scribe
script",
+ "transcribe scribe script",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -15185,7 +15185,7 @@
"follow",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "consecutive
non sequitur",
+ "consecutive non sequitur",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -15220,8 +15220,8 @@
"sedulous",
"diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful",
"adjective",
- "(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)",
- "\"Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many.\"",
+ "Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously)",
+ "Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -15239,7 +15239,7 @@
"Relating to meaning in language or logic",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: lingual, semasiological",
- "“Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'”",
+ "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15254,10 +15254,10 @@
"fields": [
"1100",
"sent",
- "feel
think",
+ "feel think",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "sentient
consent
sentiment",
+ "sentient consent sentiment",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -15275,7 +15275,7 @@
"follow",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "sequence
subsequently",
+ "sequence subsequently",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -15307,11 +15307,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"675",
- "sin (sys before b
p
or m)",
- "together
with",
+ "sin (sys before b p or m)",
+ "together with",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "synchronize
symphony
sympathy
syncretic
syncope",
+ "synchronize symphony sympathy syncretic syncope",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -15347,7 +15347,7 @@
"a person’s nickname",
"noun",
"Synonyms: appellation, moniker",
- "“This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.'”",
+ "This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.'",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15365,7 +15365,7 @@
"alone",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "solo
solitary
desolate =lonely
dismal
gloomy
solitary =done alone
by yourself
soliloquy–the act of speaking to oneself",
+ "solosolitarydesolate =lonely dismal gloomysolitary =done alone by yourselfsoliloquy–the act of speaking to oneself",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -15401,7 +15401,7 @@
"an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play",
"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').”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -15419,7 +15419,7 @@
"sleep",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "insomnia =inability to fall asleep
somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep
somnolent =feeling sleepy
Somnambulist=sleep walker",
+ "insomnia =inability to fall asleepsomniloquy =talking in one’s sleepsomnolent =feeling sleepySomnambulist=sleep walker",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -15437,7 +15437,7 @@
"Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative",
- "“In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation.”",
+ "In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15527,7 +15527,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15545,7 +15545,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15581,7 +15581,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15653,7 +15653,7 @@
"of very great excellence or beauty",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic",
- "“Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles.”",
+ "Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15671,7 +15671,7 @@
"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...”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -15704,10 +15704,10 @@
"fields": [
"689",
"subter",
- "under
secret",
+ "under secret",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "subterfuge
subtle
subaltern
subterranean",
+ "subterfuge subtle subaltern subterranean",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -15779,7 +15779,7 @@
"only covering the surface:\"",
"adjective",
"",
- "\"A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted.",
+ "A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -15797,7 +15797,7 @@
"Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: weak, spineless",
- "“Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in.”",
+ "Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15833,7 +15833,7 @@
"Bad-tempered and unfriendly",
"adjective",
"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.”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -15869,7 +15869,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15887,7 +15887,7 @@
"Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed",
- "“They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics.”",
+ "They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15905,7 +15905,7 @@
"the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language",
"noun",
"",
- "“The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syntax.”",
+ "The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syntax.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -15941,7 +15941,7 @@
"unspoken; implicit",
"adjective",
"",
- ": \"Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents.\"",
+ ": Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents.",
"357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar"
],
@@ -15977,7 +15977,7 @@
"touch",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "contact
tactless (without feeling)",
+ "contact tactless (without feeling)",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -15995,7 +15995,7 @@
"A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone",
"noun",
"Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer",
- "“But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks.”",
+ "But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16013,7 +16013,7 @@
"Showy but cheap and of poor quality",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish",
- "“A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt.”",
+ "A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16031,7 +16031,7 @@
"distance",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "telegraph
telephone
teleology",
+ "telegraph telephone teleology",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -16085,7 +16085,7 @@
"Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant",
- "“It can remain temperate in such a close orbit only because Proxima is a red dwarf, and thus much cooler than the sun. “",
+ "It can remain temperate in such a close orbit only because Proxima is a red dwarf, and thus much cooler than the sun.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16121,7 +16121,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "In the Warren and Burger courts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, religious accommodation was a liberal tenet.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16157,7 +16157,7 @@
"Sparing in the use of words",
"adjective",
"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...”",
+ "In a terse phone-call on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16175,7 +16175,7 @@
"god",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "monotheism =belief in one god
polytheism =worshiping more than one God
theology =the study of religion
god
etc
theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle",
+ "monotheism =belief in one godpolytheism =worshiping more than one Godtheology =the study of religion god etctheocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -16211,7 +16211,7 @@
"an angry speech or rant",
"noun",
"",
- "\"His tirade had gone on long enough.\"",
+ "His tirade had gone on long enough.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -16229,7 +16229,7 @@
"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 China.”",
+ "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry to toady up to China.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16247,7 +16247,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "It is a tome to which most recent arguments about regulation and economic reform are merely annotations.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16283,7 +16283,7 @@
"Full of difficulty or tribulation",
"adjective",
"",
- "“The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized.”",
+ "The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16316,10 +16316,10 @@
"fields": [
"1104",
"tract",
- "pull
draw out",
+ "pull draw out",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "tractor
attractive",
+ "tractor attractive",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -16388,10 +16388,10 @@
"fields": [
"1105",
"trans",
- "across
move",
+ "across move",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "transit
transient",
+ "transit transient",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -16406,10 +16406,10 @@
"fields": [
"1105",
"trans",
- "across
move",
+ "across move",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "transit
transient",
+ "transit transient",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -16427,7 +16427,7 @@
"an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct",
"noun",
"Synonyms: offense, crime, sin",
- "“It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila.”",
+ "It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16481,7 +16481,7 @@
"Eager or quick to argue or fight",
"adjective",
"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 successor.”",
+ "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 successor.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16499,7 +16499,7 @@
"(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic",
"adjective",
"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.”",
+ "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi. It churns out turgid propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16535,7 +16535,7 @@
"a beginner or novice",
"noun",
"Synonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer",
- "\"They easily took advantage of the tyro.\"",
+ "They easily took advantage of the tyro.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16571,7 +16571,7 @@
"Offense or annoyance",
"noun",
"Synonyms: insult, affront",
- "“Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are lagging.”",
+ "Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are lagging.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16660,8 +16660,8 @@
"upbraid",
"Find fault with (someone)",
"verb",
- "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke.
Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. From 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...”",
+ "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. From 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"
],
@@ -16679,7 +16679,7 @@
"(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair",
- "“Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusade.”",
+ "Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusade.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16697,7 +16697,7 @@
"useful",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "utility
utilitarian",
+ "utility utilitarian",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -16715,7 +16715,7 @@
"empty",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "evacuate =to empty a dangerous place
vacant =empty
not occupied
acation =a time without work
vacuous =lacking intelligence",
+ "evacuate =to empty a dangerous placevacant =empty not occupiedacation =a time without workvacuous =lacking intelligence",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -16787,7 +16787,7 @@
"offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting",
- "“Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers.'”",
+ "Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers.'",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16820,7 +16820,7 @@
"fields": [
"1106",
"vene",
- "assemble
meet",
+ "assemble meet",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"convene",
@@ -16874,7 +16874,7 @@
"fields": [
"1107",
"vent",
- "come
go",
+ "come go",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"advent",
@@ -16895,7 +16895,7 @@
"truth",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "veracious =truthful
honest
veracity =the truth
verify =to make sure that something is true
veritable
averasseverate",
+ "veracious =truthful honest veracity =the truth verify =to make sure that something is true veritable averasseverate",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -16949,7 +16949,7 @@
"(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation",
"adjective",
"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 capital.”",
+ "The Holey Artisan Bakery... overlooking a placid lake in Dhaka, was a foodie’s labour of love in a verdant corner of the chaotic capital.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -16967,7 +16967,7 @@
"turn",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "reverse
versatile",
+ "reverse versatile",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -16984,7 +16984,7 @@
"vert",
"turn",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "Do NOT confuse with French \"vert\"
which means green",
+ "Do NOT confuse with French \"vert\" which means green",
"convert",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
@@ -17003,7 +17003,7 @@
"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.' “",
+ "He said this would remove a 'lingering vestige of the cold war.'",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17021,7 +17021,7 @@
"to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length:",
"verb",
"",
- "\"Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings.\"",
+ "Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings.",
"Common GRE",
"MSU"
],
@@ -17053,11 +17053,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"735",
- "vide
visibil
vis",
+ "vide visibil vis",
"see",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "video
vision
visible",
+ "video vision visible",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -17093,7 +17093,7 @@
"extremely severe or harmful in its effects",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: toxic, deadly, destructive",
- "‘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.”",
+ "‘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"
],
@@ -17111,7 +17111,7 @@
"having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid",
"adjective",
"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.”",
+ "Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be viscous like tar or so 'light' they float on water.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17125,7 +17125,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"737",
- "viscous
vicous",
+ "viscous vicous",
"Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal.",
"",
"",
@@ -17146,8 +17146,8 @@
"vitiate",
"Destroy or impair the legal validity of",
"verb",
- "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap.
Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören.
from Latin \"vitiare\"= to make faulty. Same origin as \"vice\", therefore same pronounciation root \"vishiate\"",
- "‘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.”",
+ "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. from Latin \"vitiare\"= to make faulty. Same origin as \"vice\", therefore same pronounciation root \"vishiate\"",
+ "‘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"
],
@@ -17165,7 +17165,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "Given the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17183,7 +17183,7 @@
"life",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life
vital =pertaining to live
vivacious =high-spirited and full of life
convivial=sociable",
+ "Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to lifevital =pertaining to livevivacious =high-spirited and full of lifeconvivial=sociable",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -17197,11 +17197,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1110",
- "voc
vok",
- "voice
call",
+ "voc vok",
+ "voice call",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "vocal
revoke",
+ "vocal revoke",
"Greek/Latin",
"Manhattan"
],
@@ -17219,7 +17219,7 @@
"(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous",
"adjective",
"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.”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -17269,8 +17269,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1113",
- "volu
volve",
- "turn
roll",
+ "volu volve",
+ "turn roll",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"revolution",
@@ -17327,7 +17327,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "The acrid scent of smoke wafts from his clothes.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17363,7 +17363,7 @@
"(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked",
"adjective",
"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…”",
+ "Over the decades these Muslim non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of wanton discrimination and violence…",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17377,7 +17377,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"742",
- "wave
waive (see waiver)",
+ "wave waive (see waiver)",
"n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object.",
"",
"v. to relinquish",
@@ -17431,7 +17431,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"744",
- "waver
waiver",
+ "waver waiver",
"v. vacillate or move back and forth",
"",
"n. release or special exemption from a rule",
@@ -17452,8 +17452,8 @@
"welter",
"a large number of items in no order; a confused mass",
"noun",
- "Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle.
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 auditors.”",
+ "Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. 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 auditors.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17471,7 +17471,7 @@
"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 thing.”",
+ "But sham democracy often whets people’s appetite for the real thing.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17507,7 +17507,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "Indeed, in trying to whitewash the past, the government may stir up prejudice instead.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17525,7 +17525,7 @@
"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...”",
+ "Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead whittle away after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17543,7 +17543,7 @@
"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 prisons.”",
+ "Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in wishing to winnow America’s overstuffed prisons.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17561,7 +17561,7 @@
"Attractive or appealing in appearance or character",
"adjective",
"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.”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -17579,7 +17579,7 @@
"Shriveled or wrinkled with age",
"adjective",
"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...”",
+ "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"
],
@@ -17615,7 +17615,7 @@
"Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor",
"adjective",
"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...”",
+ "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings...",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17633,7 +17633,7 @@
"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 vote?”",
+ "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 vote?",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17651,7 +17651,7 @@
"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.”",
+ "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -17723,7 +17723,7 @@
"",
"",
"",
- "grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient
grandiose=pretentiously grand
aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater
grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic",
+ "grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient grandiose=pretentiously grand aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic",
"",
"SMB"
],
@@ -17737,11 +17737,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1420",
- "acious
cious",
+ "acious cious",
"having the quality of",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
- "spacious
",
+ "spacious",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17759,7 +17759,7 @@
"field",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "agriculture
",
+ "agriculture",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17777,7 +17777,7 @@
"High",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "alto (high pitched singer)
",
+ "alto (high pitched singer)",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17795,7 +17795,7 @@
"other",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "alter-ego
alternative
alternate
",
+ "alter-ego alternative alternate",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17810,7 +17810,7 @@
"fields": [
"1153",
"ambul",
- "walk
move",
+ "walk move",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"ambulance",
@@ -17845,11 +17845,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1142",
- "ann
annu
enni",
+ "ann annu enni",
"year",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "annual
",
+ "annual",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17867,7 +17867,7 @@
"man",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "anthropology
anthropomorphic",
+ "anthropologyanthropomorphic",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -17899,8 +17899,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1157",
- "apo
apho",
- "away
off
separate",
+ "apo apho",
+ "away off separate",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"apogee (furthest away)",
@@ -17921,7 +17921,7 @@
"fit",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "aptitude
apt
",
+ "aptitude apt",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17939,7 +17939,7 @@
"tree",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "arboreal(pertaining to trees)
arboretum(where trees are culitivated)
arborcide(killing of trees)",
+ "arboreal(pertaining to trees) arboretum(where trees are culitivated) arborcide(killing of trees)",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17953,11 +17953,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1148",
- "aster
astr",
+ "aster astr",
"star",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "astral
astronomy",
+ "astral astronomy",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -17971,11 +17971,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1424",
- "ate
ent
ant
ante",
+ "ate ent ant ante",
"one who",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
- "sycophant
",
+ "sycophant",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18008,7 +18008,7 @@
"fields": [
"1164",
"bar",
- "pressure
weight",
+ "pressure weight",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"barometer",
@@ -18026,10 +18026,10 @@
"fields": [
"1163",
"brev",
- "brief
short",
+ "brief short",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "brevity
",
+ "brevity",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18044,10 +18044,10 @@
"fields": [
"1165",
"burs",
- "pouch
purse",
+ "pouch purse",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "bursary(stipend)
bursar(treasurer of a college)",
+ "bursary(stipend) bursar(treasurer of a college)",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18061,11 +18061,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1166",
- "cad
cas",
+ "cad cas",
"fall",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "cascade
",
+ "cascade",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18080,10 +18080,10 @@
"fields": [
"1167",
"cand",
- "white
shining",
+ "white shining",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "candescent(shining)
candella",
+ "candescent(shining) candella",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18097,11 +18097,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1168",
- "cap
capt
cept",
- "take
hold",
+ "cap capt cept",
+ "take hold",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "In old legal documents determining seizure of assets
the header was entitled \"document of caption\"- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text",
- "captivity
captive
capture
captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults)
captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)
",
+ "In old legal documents determining seizure of assets the header was entitled \"document of caption\"- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text",
+ "captivity captive capture captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults) captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18116,10 +18116,10 @@
"fields": [
"1169",
"capit",
- "head
main",
+ "head main",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "capitulate
",
+ "capitulate",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18137,7 +18137,7 @@
"heart",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "cardio
",
+ "cardio",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18155,7 +18155,7 @@
"flesh/плоть",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "carnivor
",
+ "carnivor",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18170,10 +18170,10 @@
"fields": [
"1185",
"cata",
- "down
against completely
intensive
according to",
+ "down against completely intensive according to",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "catabatic wind(downslope)
catapult(throw against intensely) catastrophe(intense against what is expected)
catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)
cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)
cataclasm(great breaking down)
cathode(lower negative pole)
catheter(lets down liquid out of body)
catacomb(underground burial place)
",
+ "catabatic wind(downslope) catapult(throw against intensely) catastrophe(intense against what is expected) catoptric(pertaining to mirrors) cataclysm(flood=intensive washing) cataclasm(great breaking down) cathode(lower negative pole) catheter(lets down liquid out of body) catacomb(underground burial place)",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18187,11 +18187,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1186",
- "caust
caut",
+ "caust caut",
"to burn",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "caustic soda
",
+ "caustic soda",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18209,7 +18209,7 @@
"hundred",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "centimeter
centurion
cent
",
+ "centimeter centurion cent",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18227,7 +18227,7 @@
"brain",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "cerebral
",
+ "cerebral",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18245,7 +18245,7 @@
"sure",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "certitude
certain
",
+ "certitude certain",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18263,7 +18263,7 @@
"color",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "chromograph
",
+ "chromograph",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18281,7 +18281,7 @@
"time",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "chronology
",
+ "chronology",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18296,7 +18296,7 @@
"fields": [
"1189",
"chrys",
- "gold
yellow",
+ "gold yellow",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"chrysthanium",
@@ -18313,11 +18313,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1382",
- "contra
contro
counter",
+ "contra contro counter",
"against",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "counter productive
counter force
",
+ "counter productive counter force",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18335,7 +18335,7 @@
"cross",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "crucify
",
+ "crucify",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18349,11 +18349,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1184",
- "curr
curs",
+ "curr curs",
"run",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "current
courier
",
+ "current courier",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18368,10 +18368,10 @@
"fields": [
"1383",
"de",
- "down
opposite of
away from
about",
+ "down opposite of away from about",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "decline
descent
",
+ "decline descent",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18389,7 +18389,7 @@
"ten",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "decade
decennial
",
+ "decade decennial",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18424,8 +18424,8 @@
"demi",
"half",
"Prefix",
- "word-forming element meaning \"half
half-sized
partial
\" used in technical terms from French",
- "demigod
",
+ "word-forming element meaning \"half half-sized partial\" used in technical terms from French",
+ "demigod",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18457,7 +18457,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"222",
- "diffident
different
deference",
+ "diffident different deference",
"diffident = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and deference is respect for others.",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -18479,7 +18479,7 @@
"worthy",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "dignity
",
+ "dignity",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18497,7 +18497,7 @@
"give",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "donor
",
+ "donor",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18515,7 +18515,7 @@
"sleep",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "dormitory
dormant
",
+ "dormitory dormant",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18530,10 +18530,10 @@
"fields": [
"1203",
"dur",
- "harden
to last
lasting",
+ "harden to last lasting",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "durable
",
+ "durable",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18566,10 +18566,10 @@
"fields": [
"1208",
"fid",
- "faith
truth",
+ "faith truth",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "fidelity
",
+ "fidelity",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18587,7 +18587,7 @@
"end",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "finish
",
+ "finish",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18601,11 +18601,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1210",
- "flect
flex",
+ "flectflex",
"bend",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "deflect
reflect
reflection
",
+ "deflect reflect reflection",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18620,10 +18620,10 @@
"fields": [
"1221",
"fore",
- "in front of
previous
earlier",
+ "in front of previous earlier",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "forehead
",
+ "forehead",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18637,11 +18637,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1213",
- "frag
fract",
+ "frag fract",
"break",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "frag
fractify
frag
fract
frag
fractifications
",
+ "frag fractify frag fract frag fractifications",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18656,10 +18656,10 @@
"fields": [
"1214",
"fug",
- "flee
бежать
спасаться бегством",
+ "fleeбежать спасаться бегством",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "fugitive
",
+ "fugitive",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18674,7 +18674,7 @@
"fields": [
"1223",
"gest",
- "carry
bring",
+ "carry bring",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"gestation period",
@@ -18695,7 +18695,7 @@
"angle",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "polygon
hexagon
",
+ "polygon hexagon",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18709,11 +18709,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1224",
- "grad
gress",
- "step
go",
+ "grad gress",
+ "step go",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "gradual
gradient
",
+ "gradual gradient",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18749,7 +18749,7 @@
"sun",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "helium
heli-centric
",
+ "helium heli-centric",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18767,7 +18767,7 @@
"water",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "anhydous
hydraulic
",
+ "anhydous hydraulic",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18785,7 +18785,7 @@
"too much",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "hyper ventilate
",
+ "hyper ventilate",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18799,7 +18799,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"432",
- "imply
infer",
+ "imply infer",
"Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -18817,7 +18817,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"436",
- "ingenious (ingenuity)
ingenuous (and disingenuous)",
+ "ingenious (ingenuity) ingenuous (and disingenuous)",
"Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature.",
"adjective",
"genuous comes from same root as genuine",
@@ -18835,11 +18835,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1228",
- "integer
integra
integrum",
+ "integer integra integrum",
"entire",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "integer
integral
intergrate
",
+ "integer integral intergrate",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18857,7 +18857,7 @@
"equal",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "isobar
isometric
",
+ "isobar isometric",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18875,7 +18875,7 @@
"throw",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "eject
reject
inject
",
+ "eject reject inject",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18893,7 +18893,7 @@
"law",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "judicial
",
+ "judicial",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18908,10 +18908,10 @@
"fields": [
"1230",
"junct",
- "meet
join",
+ "meet join",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "junction
",
+ "junction",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18929,7 +18929,7 @@
"young",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "juvenile
",
+ "juvenile",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18947,7 +18947,7 @@
"milk",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "lactose
lactate
",
+ "lactose lactate",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18965,7 +18965,7 @@
"side",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "lateral
latitude
",
+ "lateral latitude",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18983,7 +18983,7 @@
"fat",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "liposuction
lippid
",
+ "liposuction lippid",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -18997,11 +18997,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1237",
- "luc
lum",
+ "luc lum",
"light",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "luminary
lucifer
",
+ "luminary lucifer",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19019,7 +19019,7 @@
"great",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "magnificent
",
+ "magnificent",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19037,7 +19037,7 @@
"obsession",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "maniac
Beatlemania",
+ "maniac Beatlemania",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -19055,7 +19055,7 @@
"mind",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "mental
",
+ "mental",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19073,7 +19073,7 @@
"wander",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "migrate
emmigrate
migrant
",
+ "migrate emmigrate migrant",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19091,7 +19091,7 @@
"Look",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "mirage
",
+ "mirage",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19105,11 +19105,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"514",
- "mit
miss",
+ "mit miss",
"send",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "mission
transmit
remit",
+ "mission transmit remit",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -19127,7 +19127,7 @@
"ship",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "navigate
navigation",
+ "navigate navigation",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19145,7 +19145,7 @@
"deny",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "negate
negative
",
+ "negate negative",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19163,7 +19163,7 @@
"new",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "neoliberal
",
+ "neoliberal",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19181,7 +19181,7 @@
"not",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "non existant
",
+ "non existant",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19217,7 +19217,7 @@
"work",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "operate
",
+ "operate",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19235,7 +19235,7 @@
"straight",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "orthoate
orthodontist
",
+ "orthoateorthodontist",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19249,11 +19249,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1444",
- "ous
ose",
+ "ous ose",
"full of",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
- "lachrymose(full of tears)
",
+ "lachrymose(full of tears)",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19271,7 +19271,7 @@
"foot",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "pedestrian
pedal
pedicure
podiatrist",
+ "pedestrian pedal pedicurepodiatrist",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -19285,11 +19285,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1281",
- "pend
pens",
+ "pend pens",
"hang",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "pending
pendant
",
+ "pendingpendant",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19304,10 +19304,10 @@
"fields": [
"1283",
"petr",
- "stone
rock",
+ "stone rock",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "From Peter \"you are the rock that I will build my Church\"
said Jesus",
- "petrified
",
+ "From Peter \"you are the rock that I will build my Church\" said Jesus",
+ "petrified",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19325,7 +19325,7 @@
"",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "phobia
",
+ "phobia",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -19339,11 +19339,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1302",
- "plaud
plod
plaus
plos",
- "approve
clap",
+ "plaud plod plaus plos",
+ "approve clap",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "applaud
laudable
",
+ "applaud laudable",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19361,7 +19361,7 @@
"city",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "political
metropolitan",
+ "political metropolitan",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -19379,7 +19379,7 @@
"many",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "polygamy
polyphonic
hoi polloi",
+ "polygamy polyphonic hoi polloi",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -19397,7 +19397,7 @@
"drink",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "potable water
",
+ "potable water",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19415,7 +19415,7 @@
"powerful",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "potentate
potent",
+ "potentate potent",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19429,11 +19429,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1292",
- "prehend
prehens",
- "take
grasp",
+ "prehend prehens",
+ "take grasp",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "comprehend
aprehend
",
+ "comprehend aprehend",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19466,7 +19466,7 @@
"fields": [
"633",
"psych",
- "mind
soul",
+ "mind soul",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"psychology",
@@ -19487,7 +19487,7 @@
"fire",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "pyromaniac
",
+ "pyromaniac",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19541,7 +19541,7 @@
"low",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "bass
base
basement
bas-relief
",
+ "bass base basement bas-relief",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19592,10 +19592,10 @@
"fields": [
"1177",
"clin",
- "lean
bend",
+ "lean bend",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "word-forming element meaning \"slope
slant
incline",
- "incline
decline
recline
clinometer
",
+ "word-forming element meaning \"slope slant incline",
+ "incline decline recline clinometer",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19681,8 +19681,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1206",
- "fac
fact
fect",
- "make
do",
+ "fac fact fect",
+ "make do",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19700,7 +19700,7 @@
"fields": [
"1207",
"fer",
- "bear
carry/нести
передавать",
+ "bear carry/нести передавать",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19736,7 +19736,7 @@
"fields": [
"1216",
"e",
- "out
away",
+ "out away",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19753,8 +19753,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1217",
- "em
en",
- "into
cover with
cause",
+ "em en",
+ "into cover with cause",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19771,7 +19771,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1218",
- "en
in",
+ "en in",
"inside",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -19789,11 +19789,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1310",
- "rid
ris",
+ "rid ris",
"laugh",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "ridicule
",
+ "ridicule",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19811,7 +19811,7 @@
"work",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)
ergophobia(fear of work)
ergonomic=economic study of work
",
+ "argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)ergophobia(fear of work)ergonomic=economic study of work",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19829,7 +19829,7 @@
"break",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "rupture
",
+ "rupture",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19843,11 +19843,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1312",
- "sacr
sanct",
+ "sacr sanct",
"holy",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "sacrement
sanctuary",
+ "sacrement sanctuary",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19880,7 +19880,7 @@
"fields": [
"1231",
"lat",
- "to carry
to bear (correlation)/передавать",
+ "to carry to bear (correlation)/передавать",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19901,7 +19901,7 @@
"health",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "sanitatin
",
+ "sanitatin",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -19915,8 +19915,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1232",
- "leg
lig
lect",
- "choose
gather",
+ "leg lig lect",
+ "choose gather",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19934,7 +19934,7 @@
"fields": [
"1235",
"log",
- "word
study",
+ "word study",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19952,7 +19952,7 @@
"fields": [
"1241",
"helic",
- "spiral
circular",
+ "spiral circular",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -19973,7 +19973,7 @@
"blood",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "anaemia:an=lack of blood
\n azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd
\n glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
\n hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone
\n hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
\n hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. \"bluter\"
\n hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
\n hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)
\n hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
\n leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer
\n thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
\n toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning
\n uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning
",
+ "anaemia:an=lack of blood
\n azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd
\n glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
\n hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone
\n hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
\n hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter
\n hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
\n hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)
\n hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
\n leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer
\n thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
\n toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning
\n uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning
",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20005,7 +20005,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1250",
- "lud
lus",
+ "lud lus",
"play",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20023,11 +20023,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"669",
- "scrib
script",
+ "scrib script",
"write",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "transcribe
scribe
script",
+ "transcribe scribe script",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -20060,7 +20060,7 @@
"fields": [
"1258",
"merg",
- "plunge
sink/погружаться
тонуть",
+ "plunge sink/погружаться тонуть",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20077,7 +20077,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1265",
- "mot
move",
+ "mot move",
"move",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20135,7 +20135,7 @@
"half",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "semi circle
",
+ "semi circle",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20203,7 +20203,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1280",
- "pel
pulse",
+ "pel pulse",
"drive",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20225,7 +20225,7 @@
"alone",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "solo
solitary
desolate =lonely
dismal
gloomy
solitary =done alone
by yourself
soliloquy–the act of speaking to oneself",
+ "solosolitarydesolate =lonely dismal gloomysolitary =done alone by yourselfsoliloquy–the act of speaking to oneself",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -20276,7 +20276,7 @@
"fields": [
"1287",
"plic",
- "fold
bend/складывать
сгибать",
+ "fold bend/складывать сгибать",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20293,8 +20293,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1289",
- "pon
pos",
- "place
put",
+ "pon pos",
+ "place put",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20315,7 +20315,7 @@
"wisdom",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "sophomore
",
+ "sophomore",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20348,7 +20348,7 @@
"fields": [
"1297",
"od",
- "pass
way",
+ "pass way",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20369,7 +20369,7 @@
"breathe",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "aspiration
expiration
",
+ "aspiration expiration",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20383,7 +20383,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1299",
- "pept
peps",
+ "pept peps",
"digestion",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20402,7 +20402,7 @@
"fields": [
"1300",
"phyt",
- "plant
grow",
+ "plant grow",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20419,11 +20419,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1327",
- "stat
stab",
+ "stat stab",
"stand",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "static
stationary
",
+ "static stationary",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20455,7 +20455,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1304",
- "pugn
pung",
+ "pugn pung",
"fight",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20473,11 +20473,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1329",
- "stru
struct",
+ "stru struct",
"build",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "structure
",
+ "structure",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20491,8 +20491,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1307",
- "quer
quir",
- "ask
seek",
+ "quer quir",
+ "ask seek",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20509,7 +20509,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1308",
- "quis
ques",
+ "quis ques",
"guest",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20527,8 +20527,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1309",
- "reg
rig
rect",
- "rule
govern",
+ "reg rig rect",
+ "rule govern",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20545,7 +20545,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1316",
- "sec
sect",
+ "sec sect",
"cut",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20563,8 +20563,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1317",
- "sed
sid
sess",
- "sit
seat",
+ "sed sid sess",
+ "sit seat",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20600,10 +20600,10 @@
"fields": [
"1412",
"super",
- "above
beyond",
+ "above beyond",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "supercede
",
+ "supercede",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20618,7 +20618,7 @@
"fields": [
"1321",
"sist",
- "place
stand",
+ "place stand",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20635,7 +20635,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1322",
- "solv
solu",
+ "solv solu",
"loosen",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20653,8 +20653,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1325",
- "spec
spect
spic",
- "look
appear",
+ "spec spect spic",
+ "look appear",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20671,7 +20671,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1328",
- "string
strict",
+ "string strict",
"bind/связывать",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20689,7 +20689,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1330",
- "sum
sumpt",
+ "sum sumpt",
"take",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20707,7 +20707,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1331",
- "radic
radix",
+ "radic radix",
"root",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20729,7 +20729,7 @@
"arrangement",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "taxomologist
",
+ "taxomologist",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20743,11 +20743,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1340",
- "teg
tect",
+ "teg tect",
"cover",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "tectonic plates
",
+ "tectonic plates",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20779,7 +20779,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1333",
- "rub
rhod",
+ "rub rhod",
"red",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20833,11 +20833,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1345",
- "ter
terr",
- "land
earth",
+ "ter terr",
+ "land earth",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "terresital
terraine
termite
",
+ "terresital terraine termite",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20855,7 +20855,7 @@
"end",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "terminal
terminus
",
+ "terminal terminus",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20873,7 +20873,7 @@
"heat",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "thermometer
thermal
therme
isotherm
",
+ "thermometer thermal therme isotherm",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20887,7 +20887,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1339",
- "tang
ting
tact
tig",
+ "tang ting tact tig",
"touch",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -20905,8 +20905,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1343",
- "ten
tain",
- "hold
reach",
+ "ten tain",
+ "hold reach",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20923,11 +20923,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1347",
- "tort
tors",
+ "tort tors",
"twist",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "torsion
",
+ "torsion",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -20942,7 +20942,7 @@
"fields": [
"1349",
"trit",
- "rub/тереть
натирать",
+ "rub/теретьнатирать",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20959,8 +20959,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1350",
- "trud
trus",
- "thrust/толкать
засовывать
выпад",
+ "trud trus",
+ "thrust/толкать засовывать выпад",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
"",
@@ -20977,7 +20977,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1355",
- "vad
vas",
+ "vad vas",
"go",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -21013,7 +21013,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1367",
- "vor
vour",
+ "vor vour",
"eat",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -21035,7 +21035,7 @@
"state of",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
- "certitude
",
+ "certitude",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21049,11 +21049,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1371",
- "allusion
illusion
delusion",
- "allusion=An allusion is a reference, direct or implied, to something or someone
illusion=An illusion, on the other hand, is something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.
A delusion is a false belief or opinion",
+ "allusion illusion delusion",
+ "allusion=An allusion is a reference, direct or implied, to something or someone illusion=An illusion, on the other hand, is something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.A delusion is a false belief or opinion",
"Easily confused words",
- "Try associating the beginning I in illusion with an eye, relating the term to optical illusions.
Keep in mind the prefix de-, denoting privation or negation, provides a hint to the more serious contexts in which this term is sometimes used.",
- "The author’s new book contains an allusion to mythological gods
A mirage is a type an optical illusion.
it was heartbreaking to witness my ailing grandmother’s delusion that her deceased husband was alive.",
+ "Try associating the beginning I in illusion with an eye, relating the term to optical illusions.Keep in mind the prefix de-, denoting privation or negation, provides a hint to the more serious contexts in which this term is sometimes used.",
+ "The author’s new book contains an allusion to mythological godsA mirage is a type an optical illusion. it was heartbreaking to witness my ailing grandmother’s delusion that her deceased husband was alive.",
"Easily confused words",
"Khan"
],
@@ -21067,7 +21067,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1375",
- "fortify
mortify",
+ "fortify mortify",
"fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -21089,7 +21089,7 @@
"shade",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "penumbra
",
+ "penumbra",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21103,8 +21103,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1376",
- "immure
inure",
- "immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight
inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it",
+ "immure inure",
+ "immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"",
@@ -21121,8 +21121,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1377",
- "inane
innate",
- "inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance
innate=A quality or abilitythat you were born with, not one you have learned",
+ "inane innate",
+ "inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance innate=A quality or abilitythat you were born with, not one you have learned",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"",
@@ -21140,10 +21140,10 @@
"fields": [
"1380",
"circum",
- "word-forming element meaning \"around
round about
all around
on all sides
\" from Latin",
+ "word-forming element meaning \"around round about all around on all sides\" from Latin",
"Latrin Prefix",
- "Circa
circadian(about a day)
circuit
circumambient(surroundings)
circumambulate(to walk around)
circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend)
circumcise (cut around)
circumcision
circumference
circumflex(sign bent around)
circumfluent(a fluid flowing around)
circumjacent(bordering on every side)
circumlocution(a round about way of speaking
elusive",
- ")
circumnavigate(sail around the globe)
circumpolar(surround one of the poles)
circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass)
circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect
wary)
circumspection
circumstance
circumvent(to go around)
circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around)
circus
",
+ "Circa circadian(about a day) circuit circumambient(surroundings) circumambulate(to walk around) circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend) circumcise (cut around) circumcision circumference circumflex(sign bent around) circumfluent(a fluid flowing around) circumjacent(bordering on every side) circumlocution(a round about way of speaking elusive",
+ ") circumnavigate(sail around the globe) circumpolar(surround one of the poles) circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass) circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect wary) circumspection circumstance circumvent(to go around) circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around) circus",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21157,7 +21157,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1381",
- "venal
venial",
+ "venal venial",
"venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money
venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive",
"",
"",
@@ -21179,7 +21179,7 @@
"one",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "universal
",
+ "universal",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21193,11 +21193,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1382",
- "contra
contro
counter",
+ "contra contro counter",
"against",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "counter productive
counter force
",
+ "counter productive counter force",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21215,7 +21215,7 @@
"city",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "urban
",
+ "urban",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21230,10 +21230,10 @@
"fields": [
"1383",
"de",
- "down
opposite of
away from
about",
+ "down opposite of away from about",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "decline
descent
",
+ "decline descent",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21265,11 +21265,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1356",
- "val
vail",
+ "val vail",
"be strong",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "avail
",
+ "avail",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21283,8 +21283,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1388",
- "e
ex
ef",
- "out of
from",
+ "e ex ef",
+ "out of from",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
"",
@@ -21302,7 +21302,7 @@
"fields": [
"1391",
"hypo",
- "too little
under",
+ "too little under",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
"",
@@ -21319,8 +21319,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1392",
- "in
il
im
ir",
- "into
in
on",
+ "in il im ir",
+ "into in on",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
"",
@@ -21341,7 +21341,7 @@
"instead of",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
- "vice-governor
vice-roy
vice-captain
",
+ "vice-governor vice-roy vice-captain",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21356,7 +21356,7 @@
"fields": [
"1407",
"re",
- "back
again",
+ "back again",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
"",
@@ -21373,11 +21373,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1362",
- "vinc
vict",
+ "vinc vict",
"conquer",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "victor
victorious
vincible
",
+ "victor victorious vincible",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21392,10 +21392,10 @@
"fields": [
"1366",
"vol",
- "wish
will",
+ "wish will",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "volunatary
",
+ "volunatary",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21428,7 +21428,7 @@
"fields": [
"1409",
"se",
- "apart
away",
+ "apart away",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
"",
@@ -21467,7 +21467,7 @@
"in the direction of",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
- "forward
backward
",
+ "forward backward",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21499,7 +21499,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1429",
- "er
or",
+ "er or",
"one who",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
@@ -21535,11 +21535,11 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1368",
- "xen
xeno",
+ "xen xeno",
"foreign",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "xenophobe
",
+ "xenophobe",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21557,7 +21557,7 @@
"dry",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "xerox
",
+ "xerox",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -21589,8 +21589,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1433",
- "ic
id",
- "of
like",
+ "ic id",
+ "of like",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
"",
@@ -21607,8 +21607,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1372",
- "demure
demur",
- "demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something
demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)",
+ "demure demur",
+ "demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"Even though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bos",
@@ -21625,8 +21625,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1373",
- "discreet
discrete",
- "discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret
discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate",
+ "discreet discrete",
+ "discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"Swiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank account",
@@ -21643,8 +21643,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1374",
- "disparage
disparate",
- "disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them
disparate=Different in every way",
+ "disparage disparate",
+ "disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them disparate=Different in every way",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way",
@@ -21661,7 +21661,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1434",
- "il
ile",
+ "il ile",
"capable of being",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
@@ -21715,8 +21715,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1378",
- "incumbent
recumbent",
- "incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position
recumbent=Lying down",
+ "incumbent recumbent",
+ "incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position recumbent=Lying down",
"Easily confused words",
"",
"The future incumbent went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle",
@@ -21733,8 +21733,8 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1379",
- "loath
loathe",
- "loath=To be unwilling to do something
loathe=To hate someone or something",
+ "loath loathe",
+ "loath=To be unwilling to do something loathe=To hate someone or something",
"",
"",
"The secretary was loath to do the filing and loathed her boss for insisting she did it",
@@ -21770,7 +21770,7 @@
"fields": [
"1445",
"ship",
- "state of
skill",
+ "state of skill",
"Latin Suffix",
"",
"",
@@ -21844,7 +21844,7 @@
"enervate",
"cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken",
"verb",
- "",
+ "Enervate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!",
"The boxer used a swift left uppercut to the jaw to enervate his opponent.",
"Common GRE",
"Kaplan"
@@ -21878,7 +21878,7 @@
"fields": [
"1389",
"extra",
- "out of
beyond",
+ "out of beyond",
"Latrin Prefix",
"",
"",
@@ -21917,7 +21917,7 @@
"Speak against or oppose (someone), deny",
"verb",
"Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to",
- "“She was too young to know better, let alone gainsay her wicked uncle.”",
+ "She was too young to know better, let alone gainsay her wicked uncle.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -21970,7 +21970,7 @@
"gossamer",
"Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate",
"adjective",
- "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine
Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a \"goose summer\", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)",
+ "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a \"goose summer\", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)",
"The gossamer-thin fabric of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -22007,7 +22007,7 @@
"Tending to talk a great deal",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: talkative, voluble, communicative",
- "“Edwina, Williams’ mother, was judgmental, frigid and pious, but also as loquacious as her husband was laconic.”",
+ "Edwina, Williams’ mother, was judgmental, frigid and pious, but also as loquacious as her husband was laconic.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -22061,7 +22061,7 @@
"Sea",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "maritime
marine
",
+ "maritime marine",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -22096,8 +22096,8 @@
"nascent",
"just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential",
"adjective",
- "Synonyms: emerging
beginning
dawning",
- "“Weakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself.”",
+ "Synonyms: emerging beginning dawning",
+ "Weakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -22115,7 +22115,7 @@
"born",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "national
natavity
native
",
+ "national natavity native",
"Latin words",
"nko"
],
@@ -22151,7 +22151,7 @@
"Not able to be seen through; not transparent",
"adjective",
"Synonyms: cloudy, obscure",
- "“But Mr. Kim is so opaque and so little is known about how decisions come about in the capital, Pyongyang, that deterring North Korea is fraught with difficulty.”",
+ "But Mr. Kim is so opaque and so little is known about how decisions come about in the capital, Pyongyang, that deterring North Korea is fraught with difficulty.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -22165,7 +22165,7 @@
"data": "",
"fields": [
"1277",
- "pater
patri",
+ "pater patri",
"father",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
@@ -22187,7 +22187,7 @@
"the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts",
"noun",
"Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth",
- "“Yet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money.”",
+ "Yet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -22223,7 +22223,7 @@
"a large or excessive amount",
"noun",
"Synonyms: excess, overabundance, surplus",
- "“Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.”",
+ "Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.",
"Medium Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -22241,7 +22241,7 @@
"a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return",
"noun",
"",
- "“As the 73-year-old Mr. Obiang becomes frailer, his sons, including the prodigal Teodorín, have begun jockeying to succeed him.”",
+ "As the 73-year-old Mr. Obiang becomes frailer, his sons, including the prodigal Teodorín, have begun jockeying to succeed him.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -22259,7 +22259,7 @@
"Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait",
"verb",
"Synonyms: swagger, prance, parade",
- "“Dogs strut their stuff on its pavements tricked out in tutus, hoodies, boots, overalls and trousers.”",
+ "Dogs strut their stuff on its pavements tricked out in tutus, hoodies, boots, overalls and trousers.",
"Least Difficult",
"FT"
],
@@ -22295,7 +22295,7 @@
"pull",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "attract =to pull nearer
distract =to drag attention away fromsomething
Intractable=stubborn",
+ "attract =to pull nearerdistract =to drag attention away fromsomethingIntractable=stubborn",
"Root words",
"Aristotle"
],
@@ -22313,7 +22313,7 @@
"across",
"Greek/Latin root",
"",
- "transport
transcend
transmogrify",
+ "transport transcend transmogrify",
"Greek/Latin",
"MSU"
],
@@ -22402,7 +22402,7 @@
"edify",
"Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually",
"verb",
- "Modern French édifier: \"build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building
Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlighten",
+ "Modern French édifier: \"build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlighten",
"The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@@ -22417,11 +22417,11 @@
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- "effect
affect EXCEPTIONS",
+ "effect affect EXCEPTIONS",
"However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like \"change\" or \"solution.\" To effect change/ to effect for a solution.",
"Easily confused words",
"",
- "\"The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution\" = bring about change BUT
, \" The protesters wanted to affect change\" = modify the intended change",
+ "The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution = bring about change BUT, The protesters wanted to affect change = modify the intended change",
"Easily confused words",
"MSU"
],
@@ -22435,7 +22435,7 @@
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"1451",
- "effect
affect EXCEPTIONS",
+ "effect affect EXCEPTIONS",
"however, affect can be used as a noun - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response.",
"Easily confused words",
"",
@@ -22471,11 +22471,11 @@
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"1453",
- "complaisant
complacent",
- "complaisant =\"pleasing, obliging, gracious\"
complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so",
+ "complaisantcomplacent",
+ "complaisant =\"pleasing, obliging, gracious\"complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so",
"adjective",
"complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of \"resting on one's laurels\"",
- "Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'
Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him",
+ "Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him",
"Homophone",
"merriam-webster"
],
@@ -22492,8 +22492,8 @@
"akantha",
"thorn",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "a subfrom of the Greek
PIE root \"ac\": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce.",
- "acacia(african thorn bush)
acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree)",
+ "a subfrom of the Greek PIE root \"ac\": be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce.",
+ "acacia(african thorn bush) acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree)",
"Root words",
"SMB"
],
@@ -22508,10 +22508,10 @@
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"810",
"oxy",
- "oxys
oxy- \"sharp
bitter
\"",
+ "oxysoxy- \"sharp bitter\"",
"Greek/Latin root",
- "a subfrom of the Greek
PIE root \"ac\": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce.",
- "oxalic
oxide
oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)
oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)
paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)
anoxic(lack of oxygen)
",
+ "a subfrom of the Greek PIE root \"ac\": be sharp rise (out) to a point pierce.",
+ "oxalic oxideoxygen(D=Sauerstoff...) oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning) paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)anoxic(lack of oxygen)",
"Root words",
"SMB"
],
@@ -22525,8 +22525,8 @@
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- "testify
testy",
- "testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof
testy=Easily annoyed and not patient",
+ "testify testy",
+ "testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof testy=Easily annoyed and not patient",
"",
"",
"",
@@ -22543,7 +22543,7 @@
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- "wraith
wrath",
+ "wraith wrath",
"wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person
wrath=Extreme anger",
"",
"",
@@ -22561,7 +22561,7 @@
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"1393",
- "vindicate
vindictive",
+ "vindicate vindictive",
"vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong
vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive",
"",
"",
@@ -22573,6 +22573,24 @@
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+ "1455",
+ "qualify",
+ "1. be selectable for a position/job
2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement",
+ "Easily confused words",
+ "Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
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 .
The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco.
You can also qualify a negative statement :
2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great though.",
+ "Common GRE",
+ ""
+ ],
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