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38 "amalgamate" " to combine to or mix together" "verb" "Amalgan = Hg metal alloy for tooth fillings" "The <u>2 companies <b>amalgamated</b> into one</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 38 "amalgamate" " to combine to or mix together" "verb" "Amalgan = Hg metal alloy for tooth fillings" "The <u>2 companies <b>amalgamated</b> into one</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
39 "ablution" "washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + luere ""to wash=>wash off" "Because <u>each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 39 "ablution" "washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + luere ""to wash=>wash off" "Because <u>each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
40 "ambiguous" "having more than one possible meaning" "adj." "adj. open to multiple interpretations. PIE root *ambhi- ""around"") + agere ""drive, lead, act"". </br>Deutsch: unklar" "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for <u>an <b>ambiguous</b> weather forecast</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 40 "ambiguous" "having more than one possible meaning" "adj." "adj. open to multiple interpretations. PIE root *ambhi- ""around"") + agere ""drive, lead, act"". </br>Deutsch: unklar" "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for <u>an <b>ambiguous</b> weather forecast</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
41 "ambiguous</br>ambivalent" "vague; capable of various interpretations" "adj." "valence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> 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" 41 "ambiguous</br>ambivalent" "vague; capable of various interpretations" "adj." "valence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! " "Not only were the statements <b>ambiguous</b>, but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was <b>ambivalent</b> in his opinion. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
42 "ambivalent" "having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone" "adj." "ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br>It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S<br>ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure" "Right from the start Yahoo was <b>ambivalent</b> about whether it should be a media or a technology company." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 42 "ambivalent" "having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone" "adj." "ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br>It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S<br>ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure" "Right from the start Yahoo was <b>ambivalent</b> about whether it should be a media or a technology company." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
43 "abnegation" "1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief</br>2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + negare ""to deny</br>Syn: 1. denial</br>2. self-denial, self renunciation" "1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the <u><b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 43 "abnegation" "1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief</br>2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others" " noun" "Latin: ab ""off, away from"" + negare ""to deny</br>Syn: 1. denial</br>2. self-denial, self renunciation" "1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the <u><b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
44 "ambrosial" "extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia)" "adj." "The garden with its <u><b>ambrosial</b> and exotic blossoms</u> and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy" "Common GRE" "MSU" 44 "ambrosial" "extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia)" "adj." "The garden with its <u><b>ambrosial</b> and exotic blossoms</u> and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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53 "annul" "Declare invalid" "verb" "Syn: repeal, reverse, rescind" "<u>The election results were <b>annulled</u></b> after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place." "Least Difficult" "FT" 53 "annul" "Declare invalid" "verb" "Syn: repeal, reverse, rescind" "<u>The election results were <b>annulled</u></b> 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 <b>anoint</b> her" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 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 <b>anoint</b> her" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
55 "anomalous" "peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)" "adj." " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality, uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "<u>His anomalous <b>behaviour</u></b>was a first sign that he had a problem." "Common GRE" "MSU" 55 "anomalous" "peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)" "adj." " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality, uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "<u>His anomalous <b>behaviour</u></b>was a first sign that he had a problem." "Common GRE" "MSU"
56 "anomaly" " an exception or unusual case" "noun" " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality, uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grade" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 56 "anomaly" " an exception or unusual case" "noun" " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality, uneven, irregular"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" "The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an <b>anomaly</b> since she had previously earned excellent grades" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
57 "-ant" "performing, agent " "noun, verb" "assistant</br>servant " "Suffix" "MSU" 57 "-ant" "performing, agent " "noun, verb" "assistant</br>servant " "Suffix" "MSU"
58 "ante" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "sometimes anti (when comes Italian)</br> where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti)" "antedate</br>anteroom</br>antecedent</br>anterior " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 58 "ante" "before " "Greek/Latin root" "sometimes anti (when comes Italian)</br> where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti)" "antedate</br>anteroom</br>antecedent</br>anterior " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
59 "antediluvian" "ancient; outmoded; " "adj." " 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" 59 "antediluvian" "ancient; outmoded; " "adj." " 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"
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275 "-en" "made of, make " "adj., noun" "silken</br> frozen</br> oaken</br> wooden</br> lighten " "Suffix" "MSU" 275 "-en" "made of, make " "adj., noun" "silken</br> frozen</br> oaken</br> wooden</br> lighten " "Suffix" "MSU"
276 "-ence, ency " "action, state of, quality " "noun " "difference</br> conference</br> urgency " "Suffix" "MSU" 276 "-ence, ency " "action, state of, quality " "noun " "difference</br> conference</br> urgency " "Suffix" "MSU"
277 "encomium" "a formal eulogy or speech of praise" "noun" "Greek: enkōmion=belonging to the praise or reward of a conquero" "Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an <b>encomium</b> they had written, praising her work as a teacher." "Common GRE" "MSU" 277 "encomium" "a formal eulogy or speech of praise" "noun" "Greek: enkōmion=belonging to the praise or reward of a conquero" "Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an <b>encomium</b> they had written, praising her work as a teacher." "Common GRE" "MSU"
278 "apotheosis" "elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something</br> ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint" " noun" " Greek :apo ""from+ ""theos= god => person, place, or thing that is so out-of-this-world amazing that it seems as if it's ""from God.""" "Leonardo da Vinci was the <u><b>apotheosis</b> of genius</u> and that the <u>Mona Lisa is the <b>apotheosis</b> of all his paintings</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 278 "apotheosis" "elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something</br> ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint" " noun" " Greek :apo ""from+ ""theos= god => person, place, or thing that is so out-of-this-world amazing that it seems as if it's ""from God.""" "Leonardo da Vinci was the <u><b>apotheosis</b> of genius</u> and the <u>Mona Lisa is the <b>apotheosis</b> of all his paintings</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
279 "endemic </br> epidemic" "endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time" "noun" "ic=nature of, like" "As the syphyllis <b>epidemic</b> spread eastwards from Portugal, each successive nation claimed the disease was <b>endemic</b> to the nation west of itself" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 279 "endemic </br> epidemic" "endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time" "noun" "ic=nature of, like" "As the syphyllis <b>epidemic</b> spread eastwards from Portugal, each successive nation claimed the disease was <b>endemic</b> to the nation west of itself" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
280 "endow" "Provide with a quality, ability, or asset" "verb" "Syn: equip, bless, give" "Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as. J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts." "Least Difficult" "FT" 280 "endow" "Provide with a quality, ability, or asset" "verb" "Syn: equip, bless, give" "Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as. J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts." "Least Difficult" "FT"
281 "appellation" "name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy" " noun" "French: appeller: to call" "George Herman Ruth's parents may have known him as George, but the rest of the world knew this famous slugger by his <b>appellation</>, Babe.</br>Champagne is <u>an <b>appellation</b> for the bubbly white</u> wine that comes from the Champagne region of France" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 281 "appellation" "name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy" " noun" "French: appeller: to call" "George Herman Ruth's parents may have known him as George, but the rest of the world knew this famous slugger by his <b>appellation</>, Babe.</br>Champagne is <u>an <b>appellation</b> for the bubbly white</u> wine that comes from the Champagne region of France" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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310 "arraign" "officially charge someone in a court of law" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + *rationare, from ratio ""argumentation; reckoning""=> ie. presenting an account — a record — of the thing the person has done wrong." "The accused was <u><b>arraigned</b> in court</u>: the official charge was read and the accused responded by saying ""not guilty.""" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 310 "arraign" "officially charge someone in a court of law" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + *rationare, from ratio ""argumentation; reckoning""=> ie. presenting an account — a record — of the thing the person has done wrong." "The accused was <u><b>arraigned</b> in court</u>: the official charge was read and the accused responded by saying ""not guilty.""" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
311 "eulogy" " memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral" "noun" "The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspirin" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 311 "eulogy" " memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral" "noun" "The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspirin" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
312 "ex" "out " "Greek/Latin root" "exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 312 "ex" "out " "Greek/Latin root" "exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
313 "arrears" "being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation" " noun" " Old French ariere ""behind, backward""" "Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears/b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 313 "arrears" "being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation" " noun" " Old French ariere ""behind, backward""" "Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears</b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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" 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" "adj." "Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 315 "exacting" " challenging, demanding, grueling" "adj." "Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
316 "arrogate" "claim without justification; claim for oneself without right" " verb" "<u>Demonstrators <b>arrogated</b> a 6 block zone in Seattle</u> called CHOP" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 316 "arrogate" "claim without justification; claim for oneself without right" " verb" "<u>Demonstrators <b>arrogated</b> a 6 block zone in Seattle</u> called CHOP" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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778 "overwrought" "(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction" "adj." "wrought is old English for ""worked"". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Syn: overblown, contrived, exaggerated" "She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings." "Least Difficult" "FT" 778 "overwrought" "(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction" "adj." "wrought is old English for ""worked"". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Syn: overblown, contrived, exaggerated" "She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings." "Least Difficult" "FT"
779 "pertain" "be appropriate, related, or applicable" "verb" "Syn: concern, relate to, be related to" "Religious exceptions to the law, such as <u>those <b>pertaining</b> to</u> animal welfare, should ideally be ended." "Least Difficult" "FT" 779 "pertain" "be appropriate, related, or applicable" "verb" "Syn: concern, relate to, be related to" "Religious exceptions to the law, such as <u>those <b>pertaining</b> to</u> animal welfare, should ideally be ended." "Least Difficult" "FT"
780 "pine" "Miss and long for the return of" "verb" "Few DJs <b><u>pine</b> for the day</u> of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring." "Least Difficult" "FT" 780 "pine" "Miss and long for the return of" "verb" "Few DJs <b><u>pine</b> for the day</u> of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring." "Least Difficult" "FT"
781 "covenant" "1. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return</br>2. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action" "Latin :com- ""together"" + venire ""to come=>agreement" "1. Before the battle of blood river, the Boers<u>entered into a <b>covenant</bt with God</u>, that they and their ancestors would honour the day forever, should He give them victory. </br>2. During the crisis, the company <u>broke its loan agreement <b>covenants</u></b> with the bank, and needed to restructure. " "AMB" "TCE" 781 "covenant" "1. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return</br>2. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action" "Latin :com- ""together"" + venire ""to come=>agreement" "1. Before the battle of blood river, the Boers <u>entered into a <b>covenant</b> with God</u>, that they and their ancestors would honour the day forever, should He give them victory. </br>2. During the crisis, the company <u>broke its loan agreement <b>covenants</u></b> with the bank, and needed to restructure. " "AMB" "TCE"
782 "platitude" "A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting " "noun" "Syn: cliché, truism, commonplac" "The politician ended his speech with a <b>platitude</b> about every man’s right to vote. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 782 "platitude" "A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting " "noun" "Syn: cliché, truism, commonplac" "The politician ended his speech with a <b>platitude</b> about every man’s right to vote. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
783 "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Despite the <b>plethora</b> of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again." "Least Difficult" "FT" 783 "plethora" "a large or excessive amount" "noun" "Despite the <b>plethora</b> of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again." "Least Difficult" "FT"
784 "posit" "Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument" "noun" "Syn : postulate, propound, submit" "The students were asked to <b>posit</b> their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box." "Least Difficult" "FT" 784 "posit" "Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument" "noun" "Syn : postulate, propound, submit" "The students were asked to <b>posit</b> their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box." "Least Difficult" "FT"
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936 "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Urbane people are sophisticated, polished, cultured, refined." "adj." "Syn: suave, sophisticated, debonair" "Everything from the man’s tailored suit to his Italian shoes and expensive watch screamed <b>urbane</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 936 "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Urbane people are sophisticated, polished, cultured, refined." "adj." "Syn: suave, sophisticated, debonair" "Everything from the man’s tailored suit to his Italian shoes and expensive watch screamed <b>urbane</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
937 "concubine" "in certain societies, such as imperial China, a woman contracted to a man as a secondary wife, often having few legal rights and low social status" " noun" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + cubare ""to lie down""=>mistress" "Though he loved his<b> concubine</b> the most, the king decided long ago just to have one wife." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 937 "concubine" "in certain societies, such as imperial China, a woman contracted to a man as a secondary wife, often having few legal rights and low social status" " noun" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + cubare ""to lie down""=>mistress" "Though he loved his<b> concubine</b> the most, the king decided long ago just to have one wife." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
938 "whet" "1. To sharpen </br>2. Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, curiosity, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Deutsch: wetzen</br>Syn: arouse, rouse, trigger" "1. He sharpened (<b>whetted</b>) the knife's blade with a <u>whetting stone</u></br>2. As I walked up my grandmother’s steps, I realized the smell of her food was enough to <u><b>whet</b> my appetite</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 938 "whet" "1. To sharpen </br>2. Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, curiosity, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Deutsch: wetzen</br>Syn: arouse, rouse, trigger" "1. He sharpened (<b>whetted</b>) the knife's blade with a <u>whetting stone</u></br>2. As I walked up my grandmother’s steps, I realized the smell of her food was enough to <u><b>whet</b> my appetite</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Syn : suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT" 939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT."
940 "conscientious" "thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort" " adj." "</br>Syn: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous" "1a.Everyone knew him to work hard and with great care and were convinced that he would continue with the <b>conscientious</b> application to the work at hand</br>1b. Because my brother is a <u>conscientious <b>objector</u></b>, he refuses to serve in the military." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 940 "conscientious" "thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort" " adj." "</br>Syn: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous" "1a.Everyone knew him to work hard and with great care and were convinced that he would continue with the <b>conscientious</b> application to the work at hand</br>1b. Because my brother is a <u>conscientious <b>objector</u></b>, he refuses to serve in the military." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj." " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn : bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj." " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Syn : 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" 942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> 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" " French canard ""a hoax"" literally ""a duck"" </br>Syn : 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" 943 "canard" " an unfounded rumor or story" "noun" " French canard ""a hoax"" literally ""a duck"" </br>Syn: 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 <u>an embarrassing <b>canard.</b></u>" "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" "Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark" "Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 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" "Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark" "Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn : emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger." "Most Difficult" "FT" 945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger.</u>" "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 <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster." "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 <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster." "Most Difficult" "FT."
947 "compendium" "a publication containing a variety of works" "noun" "Syn : compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok" "Most Difficult" "FT" 947 "compendium" "a publication containing a variety of works" "noun" "Syn: compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes." "Most Difficult" "FT."
948 "conscript" "Enlist (someone) compulsorily" "verb" "Syn : draft, recruit, call up" "Most Israelis are conscripted into the military" "Most Difficult" "FT" 948 "conscript" "Enlist (someone) compulsorily" "verb" "Syn: draft, recruit, call up" "Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
949 "cosset" "1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way" "verb" "Deutsch : 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn : indulge, pander" "From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 949 "cosset" "1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way" "verb" "Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander" "From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
950 "coterie" " a small group of people with shared interests or tastes" "noun" " French coterie ""circle of acquaintances"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier ""tenant of a cote"" </br>Syn : clique, circle, inner circle" "He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides" "Most Difficult" "FT" 950 "coterie" " a small group of people with shared interests or tastes" "noun" " French coterie ""circle of acquaintances"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier ""tenant of a cote"" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle" "He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> 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" 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 <b>daguerreotype</b> 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" "Syn: 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" 952 "dilettante" " a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something" "noun" "Syn: 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" "adj." " Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus ""wintery"", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn : daily, everyday" "Our body clock follows a diurnal rhythm." "Most Difficult" "FT" 953 "diurnal" "(Of animals) active in the daytime" "adj." " Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus ""wintery"", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday" "Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT."
954 "dross" " something regarded as worthless" "noun" "Old English dros=""the scum thrown off metals in smelting"" similar to German Drusen=""dregs, husks"" </br>Syn : 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" 954 "dross" " something regarded as worthless" "noun" "Old English dros=""the scum thrown off metals in smelting"" similar to German Drusen=""dregs, husks"" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris" "Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of." "Most Difficult" "FT."
955 "dyspeptic" "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression" "adj." " Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest"" dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested""ic=nature of, like</br> Syn : 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" 955 "dyspeptic" "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression" "adj." " Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest"" dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested""ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)" "As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach" "Most Difficult" "FT."
956 "ebullient" "joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy" "adj." "Latin: ""to boil over"", lit./fig., ex ""out, out of"" + bullire ""to bubble""</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Syn: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" "Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character</u> made him a favorite in the office" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 956 "ebullient" "joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy" "adj." "Latin: ""to boil over"", lit./fig., ex ""out, out of"" + bullire ""to bubble""</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Syn: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" "Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character</u> 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 </br>Syn : educate, instruct, enlighten" "The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits" "Most Difficult" "FT" 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 </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten" "The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits" "Most Difficult" "FT."
958 "egress" " the action of going out of or leaving a place" "noun" " Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch : Austritt </br>Syn : departure, exit, withdrawal" "The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire" "Most Difficult" "FT" 958 "egress" " the action of going out of or leaving a place" "noun" " Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal" "The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> 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" "adj." "Syn : artificial, substitute, imitation" "During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with ersatz coffee" "Most Difficult" "FT" 959 "ersatz" "(Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else" "adj." "Deutsch : ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation" "During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee" "Most Difficult" "FT."
960 "erstwhile" "former" "adj." " mid English, erst =""first, at first; once, long ago; till now"" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, ""</br>Syn : 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" 960 "erstwhile" "former" "adj." " mid English, erst =""first, at first; once, long ago; till now"" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, ""</br>Syn: old, past, one-time" "The <b>erstwhile</b> 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" " Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice"" = well sounding </br>Syn : melodiousness, musicality" "I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem" "Most Difficult" "FT" 961 "euphony" " the quality of being pleasing to the ear" "noun" " Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice"" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality" "I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem" "Most Difficult" "FT."
962 "expiate" "Atone for (guilt or sin)" "verb" "Syn : make amends for, make up for" "To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month" "Most Difficult" "FT" 962 "expiate" "Atone for (guilt or sin)" "verb" "Latin : ex- ""completely"" + piare ""propitiate, appease"" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for" "To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month" "Most Difficult" "FT."
963 "condole" "grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune" " verb" "Latin :com ""with, together"" + dolere ""to grieve""</br>Deutsch: kondolieren" "I <b>condoled</b> my classmate on the death of his mother" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 963 "condole" "grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune" " verb" "Latin :com ""with, together"" + dolere ""to grieve""</br>Deutsch: kondolieren" "I <b>condoled</b> my classmate on the death of his mother" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch : Aufruhr </br>Syn : scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT" 964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> 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" 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" " French fusillade, fusiller ""to shoot"" </br>Syn : salvo, volley, bombardment" "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war" "Most Difficult" "FT" 966 "fusillade" " a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession" "noun" " French fusillade, fusiller ""to shoot"" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment" "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war" "Most Difficult" "FT."
967 "gaffe" " an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator" "noun" " French gaffe ""clumsy remark"" </br>Syn : blunder, mistake, error" "Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 967 "gaffe" " an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator" "noun" " French gaffe ""clumsy remark"" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error" "Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
968 "congruent" "1. Geom: superposable (triangles) or Maths 2 numbers with same remainder when divided by same modulo. </br>2. suitable; agreeing; corresponding" " adj." "Latin: come together" "1a. 38 and 14 are <b>congruent</b> modulo 12</br> Two SAS triangles are always <b>congruent</b></br>Daddy's approach of eating chocolate bars is not <b>congruent</b> with his weight loss plan." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 968 "congruent" "1. Geom: superposable (triangles) or Maths 2 numbers with same remainder when divided by same modulo. </br>2. suitable; agreeing; corresponding" " adj." "Latin: come together" "1a. 38 and 14 are <b>congruent</b> modulo 12</br> Two SAS triangles are always <b>congruent</b></br>Daddy's approach of eating chocolate bars is not <b>congruent</b> with his weight loss plan." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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" 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" "adj." "Syn: happy, golden, idyllic" "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT" 970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." "Syn: 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" "Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion" "Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable." "Most Difficult" "FT" 971 "hegemony" " Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others" "noun" "Syn: 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" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : airtight, sealed" "North Korea is often called the <u><b>""hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 972 "hermetic" "Insulated or protected from outside influences" "adj." "Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed" "North Korea is often called the <u><b>""hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
973 "heterodox" "not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs" "adj." "Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting" "Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer." "Most Difficult" "FT" 973 "heterodox" "not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs" "adj." "Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting" "Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer." "Most Difficult" "FT"
974 "congruity" "relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency." " noun" "1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br> 974 "congruity" "relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency." " noun" "1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br>
2: a point of agreement" "2. On closer observation, <u>one found little <b>congruity</b> between<u> her professed religious beliefs and her actual behavior</br>Syn: common denominator, commonality, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 2: a point of agreement" "2. On closer observation, <u>one found little <b>congruity</b> between<u> her professed religious beliefs and her actual behavior</br>Syn: common denominator, commonality, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
975 "conifer" "A tree or shrub bearing cones, normally with needles instead of leaves" " noun" "Latin: conus=cone+ fer=make/bear=> ""cone-bearing, bearing conical fruit""" "Our paved front yard is adorned with a <b><u>conifer tree</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 975 "conifer" "A tree or shrub bearing cones, normally with needles instead of leaves" " noun" "Latin: conus=cone+ fer=make/bear=> ""cone-bearing, bearing conical fruit""" "Our paved front yard is adorned with a <b><u>conifer tree</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Syn: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon" "That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll.</u></b>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Syn: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon" "That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll.</u></b>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
978 "impugn" "Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)" "verb" "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + pugnare ""to fight""=>attack by argument</br>Syn : call into question, challenge" "The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 978 "impugn" "Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)" "verb" "Latin: in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + pugnare ""to fight""=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge" "The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Latin : in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn : engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT" 979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT."
980 "incubus" "<u>a cause of distress or anxiety.</u> originally, incubus = mythological character that visits people in their sleep, a kind of nightmare demon. " "noun" "Latin incubo, ""nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper""</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person" "An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 980 "incubus" "<u>a cause of distress or anxiety.</u> originally, incubus = mythological character that visits people in their sleep, a kind of nightmare demon. " "noun" "Latin incubo, ""nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper""</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person" "An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
981 "knell" " the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral" "noun" "Syn: 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" 981 "knell" " the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral" "noun" "Syn: 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" "adj." "Latin : lacryma ""a tear""=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn : 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" 982 "lachrymose" "Inducing tears; sad" "adj." "Latin: lacryma ""a tear""=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: sad, tearful, weepy" "This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit." "Most Difficult" "FT."
983 "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Latin lacuna ""hole, pit"" figuratively ""a gap, void, want"" </br>Syn : interval, gap</br> same root as word ""Lake"", ""lagoon""" "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages." "Most Difficult" "FT" 983 "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Latin lacuna ""hole, pit"" figuratively ""a gap, void, want"" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word ""Lake"", ""lagoon""" "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages." "Most Difficult" "FT."
984 "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Syn : castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate" "Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency." "Most Difficult" "FT" 984 "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate" "Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency." "Most Difficult" "FT."
985 "larceny" " Theft of personal property" "noun" "Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering" "The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car." "Most Difficult" "FT" 985 "larceny" " Theft of personal property" "noun" "Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering" "The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car." "Most Difficult" "FT"
986 "libertine" "a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion" "adj." "Syn: freethinker, hedonist, profligate" "There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical." "Most Difficult" "FT" 986 "libertine" "a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion" "adj." "Syn: freethinker, hedonist, profligate" "There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical." "Most Difficult" "FT"
987 "consign" "1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br> 987 "consign" "1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br>
2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br> 2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br>
3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold " " verb" "con = ""with, together"" + signare ""to sign, mark""=>formally hand over by signing" "1. She <b>consigned</b> her baggage to the service provider at the station.</br>2. After publishing a piece of politically incorrect writing, the author was <u><b>consigned</b> to oblivion</u></br>3. Since I <b>consign</b> my blankets to ebay agent stores, I don’t get paid until a sale is made" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold " " verb" "con = ""with, together"" + signare ""to sign, mark""=>formally hand over by signing" "1. She <b>consigned</b> her baggage to the service provider at the station.</br>2. After publishing a piece of politically incorrect writing, the author was <u><b>consigned</b> to oblivion</u></br>3. Since I <b>consign</b> my blankets to ebay agent stores, I don’t get paid until a sale is made" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
988 "maelstrom" "1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil" "noun" "old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally ""grinding-stream - zu Deutsch : Mahlstrom</br> Syn : turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool" "“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.”" "Most Difficult" "FT" 988 "maelstrom" "1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil" "noun" "old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally ""grinding-stream - zu Deutsch: Mahlstrom</br> Syn: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool" "“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.”" "Most Difficult" "FT."
989 "magnate" " a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman" "noun" "Syn: industrialist, tycoon, mogul" "Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate" "Most Difficult" "FT" 989 "magnate" " a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman" "noun" "Syn: 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" "Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder" "And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 990 "malaproprism" " the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect" "noun" "Syn: 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" "Greek : misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind</br>Syn : cynicism, hatred of mankind" "[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 991 "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Greek: misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind" "[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
992 "monolithic" "1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity" "adj." "mono:one + lith: ""stone""+ ic:""nature of, like""=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn : inflexible, rigid, unbending" "1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement" "Most Difficult" "FT" 992 "monolithic" "1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity" "adj." "mono:one + lith: ""stone""+ ic:""nature of, like""=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement" "Most Difficult" "FT."
993 "consternation" "intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror" " noun" "Ahnlich zu Deutsch: konstaniert, aber stärker" "Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 993 "consternation" "intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror" " noun" "Ahnlich zu Deutsch: konstaniert, aber stärker" "Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "Greek: myein ""to shut"" + ōps ""eye"" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn : short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past" "Most Difficult" "FT" 994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "Greek: myein ""to shut"" + ōps ""eye"" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past" "Most Difficult" "FT."
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Syn : perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym : zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT" 995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT."
996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Greek : neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn : beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter" "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf" "Most Difficult" "FT" 996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter" "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf" "Most Difficult" "FT."
997 "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive " "adj." "Same word root as ""annoy"" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn : irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles." "Most Difficult" "FT" 997 "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive " "adj." "Same word root as ""annoy"" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles." "Most Difficult" "FT."
998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Syn: 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" 998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Syn: 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" "block passage through" "verb" "Syn: block, cover, shut in" "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 999 "occlude" "block passage through" "verb" "Syn: block, cover, shut in" "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn : song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Syn: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Syn: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn : mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1003 "paucity" "an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number" "noun" "Same root as 'Poor, poverty, ""</br>Syn : scarcity, sparseness, dearth" "The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. " "Most Difficult" "FT" 1003 "paucity" "an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number" "noun" "Same root as 'Poor, poverty, ""</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth" "The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. " "Most Difficult" "FT."
1004 "pellucid" "1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Syn : comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1004 "pellucid" "1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1005 "phalanx" " a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation" "noun" "A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1005 "phalanx" " a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation" "noun" "A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Syn: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Syn: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1007 "pique" "1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest" "noun" " Deutsch : Pieksen</br> French piquer, ""to prick."" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)" "1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1007 "pique" "1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest" "noun" " Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, ""to prick."" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)" "1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1008 "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective" "When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1008 "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective" "When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Syn: synopsis, summation" "His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Syn: 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" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday" "Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1010 "prosaic" "Commonplace; unromantic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday" "Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place." "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" "Syn: authority, adviser" "And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia." "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" "Syn: 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" "adj." "Syn: pettish, touchy, testy" "f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1012 "querulous" "Complaining in a petulant or whining manner" "adj." "Syn: pettish, touchy, testy" "f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1013 "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "Syn : inactivity, inertia, latency" "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1013 "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "same word root as ""quiet""</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency" "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1014 "quixotic" "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic" "The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1014 "quixotic" "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic" "The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Syn : storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Syn: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Syn: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:" "adj." "Syn : hopeful, buoyant, assured" " Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:" "adj." "Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured" " Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn: particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn: particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological" "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: 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" "Syn : appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Syn: appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj." "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj." "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn : weak, spineless" "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless" "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn : concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "Syn : be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then ""heal"" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Syn : defiant, aggressive" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1029 "turgid" "(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic" "adj." "Syn : 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" 1029 "turgid" "1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen" "adj." "Latin turgidus: ""swollen, inflated.""</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Syn : learner, neophyte, newcomer" " They easily took advantage of the tyro." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" "Syn : insult, affront" "Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" " Old French ombrage ""shade, shadow""</br>Syn: insult, affront" "Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1032 "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adj." "Feom French : Vert-= green<br>Syn : leafy, grassy, lush" "The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song ""the green, green grass of home""" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1032 "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adj." "Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush" "The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song ""the green, green grass of home""" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1033 "virulent" "extremely severe or harmful in its effects" "adj." "Syn : toxic, deadly, destructive" "If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1033 "virulent" "1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone" "adj." "Latin : poison ""virus""</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive" "1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1034 "vitriol" " Cruel and bitter criticism" "noun" "Syn : 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" 1034 "vitriol" " Cruel and bitter criticism" "noun" "Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness" "Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep.
1035 "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous" "adj." "Syn : 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" " "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 v" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1035 "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too" "adj." "Latin : vox ""voice"" + stem of ferre ""to carry,""Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy" "Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date." "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" "Syn : bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Greek : xeno- ""foreign, strange"" + -phobia ""fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn : " "Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant" "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" "Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch : Joch</br>Syn: bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1038 "ambi" "both sides " "Greek/Latin root" "ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds)" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1038 "ambi" "both sides " "Greek/Latin root" "ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds)" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1039 "consummate" "complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled" " adj." "Latin :com ""together, with"" + summus ""highest""=highest, most perfect</br>similar to ""summa com (lauda)""" "Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1039 "consummate" "complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled" " adj." "Latin :com ""together, with"" + summus ""highest""=highest, most perfect</br>similar to ""summa com (lauda)""" "Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1040 "am</br>ami" "love" "Greek/Latin root" "amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1040 "am</br>ami" "love" "Greek/Latin root" "amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated" "Root words" "Aristotle"
@ -1428,12 +1429,12 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
" " noun" "Latin: ""to put forth""</br> Syn: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler , herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight" "The school-teacher was an <b>exponent</b> of the four-day school and work week as she found she had too little holiday." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" " " noun" "Latin: ""to put forth""</br> Syn: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler , herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight" "The school-teacher was an <b>exponent</b> of the four-day school and work week as she found she had too little holiday." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1399 "expound" "explain or describe in detail" " verb" "French: espondre = ""to elaborate"" or ""put forth"" (same root as ""respond"")" "Oma's handwritten pie recipe called for ""some sugar,"" ""plenty of butter,"" and ""sliced apples,"" so I asked her to <b>expound</b> by adding measurements of how much of each to use." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1399 "expound" "explain or describe in detail" " verb" "French: espondre = ""to elaborate"" or ""put forth"" (same root as ""respond"")" "Oma's handwritten pie recipe called for ""some sugar,"" ""plenty of butter,"" and ""sliced apples,"" so I asked her to <b>expound</b> by adding measurements of how much of each to use." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1400 "expropriate" "take possession of; transfer another's property to oneself" " verb" "Latin: ex ""away from"" + propriare ""take as one's own""=>to take away from someone else and make one's own. </br> typically used to describe taking property from someone by a state or city." "When the farmer refused to sell part of his land needed for road expansion, it was simply <b>expropriated</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1400 "expropriate" "take possession of; transfer another's property to oneself" " verb" "Latin: ex ""away from"" + propriare ""take as one's own""=>to take away from someone else and make one's own. </br> typically used to describe taking property from someone by a state or city." "When the farmer refused to sell part of his land needed for road expansion, it was simply <b>expropriated</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1401 "expunge" "cancel; remove; erase or strike out" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1401 "expunge" "cancel; remove; erase or strike out" " verb" "Latin : ex ""out"" + pungere ""to prick, pierce""=>prick out</br>Syn: abolish, annihilate, black out, blot out, cancel, clean (up), efface, eradicate, erase, exterminate, extirpate, liquidate, obliterate, root (out), rub out, snuff (out), stamp (out), sweep (away), wipe out" "1a . I would like to <b>expunge</b> my ex-husband from my memory.</br>1b. Government censors <b>expunged</b> text in documents before making them public. 1c. Criminal records would still count against an asylum-seeker even if their convictions were <b>expunged</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1402 "expurgate" "clean; remove offensive parts of book" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1402 "expurgate" "clean; remove offensive parts of book" " verb" "to purge out" "Every time a 4 letter word was mentioned on TV, a loud simulataneous Beep would <b>expurgate</b> it" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1403 "exquisite" "excellent; intricate and beautiful in design or execution" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1403 "exquisite" "excellent; intricate and beautiful in design or execution" " adj." " Latin exquisitus ""to search out""" "1a. She wore an <u><b>exquisite</b> dress</u>, which left all the guests staring in surprise</br>1b. She was known to have <b><u>exquisite</b> taste</u></br>He suffered <b>exquisite</b> pain after breaking his ribs." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1404 "extenuate" "weaken; lessen or attempt to lessen seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1404 "extenuate" "weaken; lessen or attempt to lessen seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses" " verb" "Latin: ""to thin"" or ""make thin""(same root as ""extend"")" "The fact that the woman was repeatedly beaten and debased by her husband were accepted as <u><b>extenuating</b> circumstances</u> for her murdering him." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1405 "extirpate" "root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1405 "extirpate" "root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly" " verb" """to weed out by the roots.""</br>Syn: wiped out, erradicate, root out, uproot." "1a. Hopefully <u>the fumigation will <b>extirpate</b> the bedbugs</u> brought with me in my suitcase on my travels.</br>1b. The dodo was <b>extirpated</b> due to hunting and the introduction of predators in their habitat." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1406 "extrinsic" "external; not essential; extraneous" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1406 "extrinsic" "1. external; not essential; extraneous" " adj." "</br>Syn: accidental, adventitious, alien, extraneous, external, foreign, supervenient</br>Ant : intrinsic" "1a. You have to consider the <b>extrinsic</b> factors in the success of the business.</br>1b. The feature is extrinsic to the building" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1407 "re" "back</br> again" "Latin Prefix" "return" "Latin words" "nko" 1407 "re" "back</br> again" "Latin Prefix" "return" "Latin words" "nko"
1408 "retro" "backward" "Latin Prefix" "retroactively, " "Latin words" "nko" 1408 "retro" "backward" "Latin Prefix" "retroactively, " "Latin words" "nko"
1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko" 1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko"
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1411 "exalt/exult" "To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. " "verb" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex""out, out of, from within"" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy" "While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams." "Easily confused words" "SMB" 1411 "exalt/exult" "To exalt, means to glorify or elevate something, but to exult is to rejoice. " "verb" "ex ""out, out of, from within"" + <b>a</b>ltus ""high""=>exalt =raise to the highest</br>ex""out, out of, from within"" + sauter:jump=> jump for joy" "While she <b>exalted</b> God in the highest, she was <b>exulted</b> when she got the last two tickets to see Robbie Williams." "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn</b></br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn</b></br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1413 "exceptionable / exceptional" "exceptionable: something to find fault with</br>exceptional: something remarkable or particularly unusual" "adj." "It was an <b>exceptional</b> event as the harsh food critic found nothing <b>exceptionable</b> with the meal " "Easily confused words" "SMB" 1413 "exceptionable / exceptional" "exceptionable: something to find fault with</br>exceptional: something remarkable or particularly unusual" "adj." "It was an <b>exceptional</b> event as the harsh food critic found nothing <b>exceptionable</b> with the meal " "Easily confused words" "SMB"
1414 "exude" "discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1414 "exude" "discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities" " verb" "Latin : ex öut""+ sudāre ""to sweat.""=> to sweat out</br>Syn : exudate, ooze, ooze out, transude" "1a. Confidence <b>exuded</b> out of his every single of John F. Kennedy's pores, while Jackie Kennedy exuded class.</br>1b. The skunk <b>exuded</b> a foul smell" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1415 "exult" "rejoice; feel extreme happiness" " verb" "My mother <b>exulted</b> when she got the last 2 tickets to the Robbie Williams concert." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1415 "exult" "rejoice; feel extreme happiness" " verb" "My mother <b>exulted</b> when she got the last 2 tickets to the Robbie Williams concert." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1416 "exultant" "inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1416 "exultant" "inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly" " adj." "Latin ""to leap up,"" ex-, silire,""up or out"" => ""to leap up""" "The kids who win the Little League championship game will be <b>exultant.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1417 "uni" "one" "Latin Prefix" "universal</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1417 "uni" "one" "Latin Prefix" "universal</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1424 "ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "sycophant</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1424 "ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "sycophant</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1430 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1430 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" "Same word root as suppose" "Without any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b. Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, " "Latin words" "nko" 1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, " "Latin words" "nko"
1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "gracious, obvious, " "Latin words" "nko" 1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "gracious, obvious, " "Latin words" "nko"
1441 "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "state of matrimony (being married)" "Latin words" "nko" 1441 "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "state of matrimony (being married)" "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1517,7 +1518,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1507 "levee" "an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing" "noun" " New Orleans French levée ""a raising, a lifting; an embankment," "<b>Levees</b> protect land that is normally dry but that may be flooded occasionally, while <u>Dikes</u> protect land that would naturally be underwater most of the time." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1507 "levee" "an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing" "noun" " New Orleans French levée ""a raising, a lifting; an embankment," "<b>Levees</b> protect land that is normally dry but that may be flooded occasionally, while <u>Dikes</u> protect land that would naturally be underwater most of the time." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1508 "levity" "a manner lacking seriousness" "noun" "Levity = ""lightness," "Joking that his dead grandmother ""never looked better"" injected some <b>levity</b> into her funeral, but his relatives found his joke inappropriate to the occasion." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1508 "levity" "a manner lacking seriousness" "noun" "Levity = ""lightness," "Joking that his dead grandmother ""never looked better"" injected some <b>levity</b> into her funeral, but his relatives found his joke inappropriate to the occasion." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1510 "malingerer" "someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity" "noun" "French: Malinger: to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker" "Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief,pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1510 "malingerer" "someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity" "noun" "French: Malinger: to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker" "Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief,pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " "French/Latin : given to tell ""a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful" "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious <b>lovers</u> and toxic memories." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1511 "mendacious" "given to lying" "adj. " "French/Latin: given to tell ""a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful" "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious</b> lovers</u> and toxic memories." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1512 "negate" "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with" "verb" "backforming of negation :""deny, make negative or null"" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie" "1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1512 "negate" "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with" "verb" "backforming of negation :""deny, make negative or null"" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie" "1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1513 "officious" "intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required." "adj. " "Has nothing to do with official or office!!!. People who are officious are busybodies. They want to make their opinions known and followed, despite not having any kind of real power." "The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1513 "officious" "intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required." "adj. " "Has nothing to do with official or office!!!. People who are officious are busybodies. They want to make their opinions known and followed, despite not having any kind of real power." "The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1514 "opprobrium" "a state of extreme dishonor" "adj. " "Syn: obloquy, infamy" "The celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1514 "opprobrium" "a state of extreme dishonor" "adj. " "Syn: obloquy, infamy" "The celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
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1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" "The board passed a resolution" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1537 "resolution" "a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner" "noun" "The board passed a resolution" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" "Old French sage ""wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful""" "Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" "Old French sage ""wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful""" "Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" "The heavy rainstorm <u><b>saturated</b> the ground</u>, leaving puddles on the lawn because no more water can be absorbed." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1540 "saturate" "infuse or fill completely" "verb" "The heavy rainstorm <u><b>saturated</b> the ground</u>, leaving puddles on the lawn because no more water can be absorbed." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1541 "savor" "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one" "noun" "Old French savor ""flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning; delight, pleasure,"" itself from Latin : sapor" "Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and <u><b>savor</b> the taste.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1542 "secrete" "1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret" "verb" "1. The lemon <u><b>secreted</b> its juice,/u> as it was squeezed</br>2. The money was <b>secreted</b> from his children" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1542 "secrete" "1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret" "verb" "1. The lemon <u><b>secreted</b> its juice,/u> as it was squeezed</br>2. The money was <b>secreted</b> from his children" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" """member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge""</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas" "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" """member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge""</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas" "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1547 "stint" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1547 "stint" "1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "noun, verb" "word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth)" "1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1548 "striate" "marked with stripes, stria or striations" "adj. " "sounds like stripes, which has the same word root" "1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1548 "striate" "marked with stripes, stria or striations" "adj. " "sounds like stripes, which has the same word root" "1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" "The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" "The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
@ -1559,7 +1560,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " "Latin: from verus ""true""</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie" "“Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1556 "veracious" "habitually speaking the truth" "adj. " "Latin: from verus ""true""</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an ""e"") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie" "“Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " "Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say ""try harder next time."" Instead it gives the sense of ""go away and never come back.""" "The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1557 "vituperative" "marked by harshly abusive criticism" "adj. " "Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say ""try harder next time."" Instead it gives the sense of ""go away and never come back.""" "The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "." "," " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine" "During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.  " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1560 "excise" "cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting" " verb" "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out" "It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1560 "excise" "cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting" " verb" "ex ""out"" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out" "It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1661 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise"" verb word, which is Latin origin!" "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "AMB" "Prepscholar" 1661 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise"" verb word, which is Latin origin!" "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "AMB" "Prepscholar"
1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin: acquiescere, meaning “to rest.” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement." "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1662 "acquiesce" "assent; agree without protesting" " verb" " Latin: acquiescere, meaning “to rest.” If you “rest” or become passive in the face of something to which you object, you are giving tacit agreement." "While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, <u>her begging eventually caused me to <b>acquiesce</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@ -1575,4 +1576,4 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1672 "poise" "1. n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. " "noun, verb" "French: poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of ""steadiness, composure"" from notion of being equally weighted on either side, which then led to the passive sense of ""being in equilibrium""""being in suspense"" and then ""getting ready for""" "1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b.That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year.</br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news.</u> " "Vocab" "Prepscholar" 1672 "poise" "1. n. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it</br>2. brace yourself (ie. Get ready) or be prepared for something difficult. " "noun, verb" "French: poids=weight, quality of being heavy. The sense of ""steadiness, composure"" from notion of being equally weighted on either side, which then led to the passive sense of ""being in equilibrium""""being in suspense"" and then ""getting ready for""" "1. He answered the presecutor's tough questions with great <b>poise </b></br>2a. The bird was <b>poised</b> in mid-air, ready to fall on its prey. </br>2b.That number seems <b><u>poised</b> to rise</u> dramatically this year.</br>2c. After being asked to sit down, we was <u><b>poised</b> to hear bad news.</u> " "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1673 "aplomb" "Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure." "adj. " "French: ""perpendicularity""a lead(Pb) weight = ""poised upright, balanced.""" "Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm." "Vocab" "Prepscholar" 1673 "aplomb" "Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure." "adj. " "French: ""perpendicularity""a lead(Pb) weight = ""poised upright, balanced.""" "Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm." "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1674 "tenacity" "the quality of being determined to do or achieve something" "adj." "</br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness" "<u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match" "Vocab" "Prepscholar" 1674 "tenacity" "the quality of being determined to do or achieve something" "adj." "</br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness" "<u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match" "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
1675 "windfall" "A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature" "noun" "from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven" "With her lottery windfall, Gail eliminated all her financial debt." "Vocab" "Prepscholar" 1675 "windfall" "A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature" "noun" "from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven" "With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt." "Vocab" "Prepscholar"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
38 38 amalgamate to combine to or mix together verb Amalgan = Hg metal alloy for tooth fillings The <u>2 companies <b>amalgamated</b> into one</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
39 39 ablution washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite noun Latin : ab "off, away from" + luere "to wash=>wash off Latin: ab "off, away from" + luere "to wash=>wash off Because <u>each daughter’s daily <b>ablution</b> seems to take forever</u>, mornings in a house with four teenage girls and one bathroom are unbearable. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
40 40 ambiguous having more than one possible meaning adj. adj. open to multiple interpretations. PIE root *ambhi- "around") + agere "drive, lead, act". </br>Deutsch : unklar adj. open to multiple interpretations. PIE root *ambhi- "around") + agere "drive, lead, act". </br>Deutsch: unklar Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for <u>an <b>ambiguous</b> weather forecast</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
41 41 ambiguous</br>ambivalent vague; capable of various interpretations adj. valence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> 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. Not only were the statements <b>ambiguous</b>, but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was <b>ambivalent</b> in his opinion. Easily confused words MSU
42 42 ambivalent having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone adj. ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br>It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S<br>ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure Right from the start Yahoo was <b>ambivalent</b> about whether it should be a media or a technology company. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
43 43 abnegation 1. repudiation;the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief</br>2. self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others noun Latin: ab "off, away from" + negare "to deny</br>Syn : 1. denial</br>2. self-denial, self renunciation Latin: ab "off, away from" + negare "to deny</br>Syn: 1. denial</br>2. self-denial, self renunciation 1. <b>abnegation</b> of the Holy Trinity by agnostics </br>2. If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the <u><b>abnegation</b> of worldly possessions</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
44 44 ambrosial extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia) adj. The garden with its <u><b>ambrosial</b> and exotic blossoms</u> and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy Common GRE MSU
53 53 annul Declare invalid verb Syn : repeal, reverse, rescind Syn: repeal, reverse, rescind <u>The election results were <b>annulled</u></b> after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place. Least Difficult FT
54 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 <b>anoint</b> her 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
55 55 anomalous peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly) adj. Latin/Greek anomalia= "inequality, uneven, irregular" an- "not" + homalos "even <u>His anomalous <b>behaviour</u></b>was a first sign that he had a problem. Common GRE MSU
56 56 anomaly an exception or unusual case noun Latin/Greek anomalia= "inequality, uneven, irregular" an- "not" + homalos "even The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grade The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an <b>anomaly</b> since she had previously earned excellent grades 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
57 57 -ant performing, agent noun, verb assistant</br>servant Suffix MSU
58 58 ante before Greek/Latin root sometimes anti (when comes Italian)</br> where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti) antedate</br>anteroom</br>antecedent</br>anterior Greek/Latin MSU
59 59 antediluvian ancient; outmoded; adj. latin : ante= before, + deluge = literally "before the flood" (of Noah) 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
277 277 encomium a formal eulogy or speech of praise noun Greek : enkōmion=belonging to the praise or reward of a conquero Greek: enkōmion=belonging to the praise or reward of a conquero Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an <b>encomium</b> they had written, praising her work as a teacher. Common GRE MSU
278 278 apotheosis elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something</br> ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint noun Greek :apo "from+ "theos= god => person, place, or thing that is so out-of-this-world amazing that it seems as if it's "from God." Leonardo da Vinci was the <u><b>apotheosis</b> of genius</u> and that the <u>Mona Lisa is the <b>apotheosis</b> of all his paintings</u> Leonardo da Vinci was the <u><b>apotheosis</b> of genius</u> and the <u>Mona Lisa is the <b>apotheosis</b> of all his paintings</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
279 279 endemic </br> epidemic endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time noun ic=nature of, like As the syphyllis <b>epidemic</b> spread eastwards from Portugal, each successive nation claimed the disease was <b>endemic</b> to the nation west of itself Easily confused words MSU
280 280 endow Provide with a quality, ability, or asset verb Syn : equip, bless, give Syn: equip, bless, give Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as. J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts. Least Difficult FT
281 281 appellation name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy noun French : appeller : to call French: appeller: to call George Herman Ruth's parents may have known him as George, but the rest of the world knew this famous slugger by his <b>appellation</>, Babe.</br>Champagne is <u>an <b>appellation</b> for the bubbly white</u> wine that comes from the Champagne region of France 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
282 282 apposite strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited adj. Latin: appositus and apponere. A=to + Ponere=to place=>apponere is "well-placed or well-put." </br>Don't confuse apposite with opposite; they have almost opposite meanings! Jake drinks red wine with each meal and does not worry about what wine connoisseurs say is <b>apposite</b> for each dish. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
283 283 appropriation 1. taking something and making it your own, either in a positive or negative sense</br>2. setting money aside or budgeting to do something as act of legislature noun 1. I <b>appropriated</b> my mother's french fries while she was not looking. </br> 1b. <u>Cultural <b>appropriation</u></b> is one of the issues that gets het most upset </br>2. The government committee appropriated sufficient funds to agricultural renewal program 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
312 312 ex out Greek/Latin root exotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton Greek/Latin MSU
313 313 arrears being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation noun Old French ariere "behind, backward" Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears/b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account. Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears</b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
314 314 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
315 315 exacting challenging, demanding, grueling adj. Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holiday 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
316 316 arrogate claim without justification; claim for oneself without right verb <u>Demonstrators <b>arrogated</b> a 6 block zone in Seattle </u>called CHOP <u>Demonstrators <b>arrogated</b> a 6 block zone in Seattle</u> called CHOP 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
317 317 exculpate pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless verb The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
318 318 exigent urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing adj. An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
786 786 prophetic Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : predictive, visionary ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: predictive, visionary If I had <b>prophetic</b> abilities, I would be picking up my lottery winnings right now. Least Difficult FT
787 787 purist a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures noun Syn : pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist Syn: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist Dressed in a suit and tie, the <b>purist</b> raised his hand every time to answer each question the teacher asked. Least Difficult FT
788 788 pyre a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony noun The tribesmen were <u>burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies. Least Difficult FT
789 789 quack a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field noun Syn : swindler, charlatan, fraud Syn: swindler, charlatan, fraud The <b>quack</b> claimed that consuming a few daily teaspoons of his miraculous snake oil would prevent and cure any signs of the Corona virus Least Difficult FT
790 790 reticence the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily noun Syn : reserve, introversion, restraint Syn: reserve, introversion, restraint The <u>shy wallflower’s <b>reticence</u></b> kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance. Least Difficult FT
791 791 rue Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) verb Deutscher Stamm : reuen </br>Syn : deplore, lament, bemoan</br> don't confuse with "rue"=street in French Deutscher Stamm: reuen </br>Syn: deplore, lament, bemoan</br> don't confuse with "rue"=street in French 1a.to his <b>rue</b>, the error cost him the game</br>1b. He <u><b>rued</b> the day</u> he took his first dose of heroin. Least Difficult FT
792 792 ruminate Think deeply about something verb Syn : contemplate, consider, mull over Syn: 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, <b><u>ruminating </b>about old ideas.'</u> Least Difficult FT
946 946 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 <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster. Most Difficult FT FT.
947 947 compendium a publication containing a variety of works noun Syn : compilation, anthology Syn: compilation, anthology The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes. Most Difficult FT FT.
948 948 conscript Enlist (someone) compulsorily verb Syn : draft, recruit, call up Syn: draft, recruit, call up Most Israelis are conscripted into the military Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u> Most Difficult FT FT.
949 949 cosset 1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way verb Deutsch : 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn : indulge, pander Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u> Most Difficult FT FT.
950 950 coterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastes noun French coterie "circle of acquaintances" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier "tenant of a cote" </br>Syn : clique, circle, inner circle French coterie "circle of acquaintances" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier "tenant of a cote" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides Most Difficult FT FT.
951 951 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 Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre He showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most Difficult FT FT.
952 952 dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something noun Syn : dabbler, potterer, tinkerer Syn: 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
953 953 diurnal (Of animals) active in the daytime adj. Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus "wintery", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn : daily, everyday Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus "wintery", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday Our body clock follows a diurnal rhythm. Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>. Most Difficult FT FT.
954 954 dross something regarded as worthless noun Old English dros="the scum thrown off metals in smelting" similar to German Drusen="dregs, husks" </br>Syn : rubbish, junk, debris Old English dros="the scum thrown off metals in smelting" similar to German Drusen="dregs, husks" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of. Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of. Most Difficult FT FT.
955 955 dyspeptic Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression adj. Greek dyspeptos "hard to digest" dys- "bad, difficult" (see dys-) + peptos "digested"ic=nature of, like</br> Syn : bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic) Greek dyspeptos "hard to digest" dys- "bad, difficult" (see dys-) + peptos "digested"ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: 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 As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach Most Difficult FT FT.
956 956 ebullient joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy adj. Latin: "to boil over", lit./fig., ex "out, out of" + bullire "to bubble"</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Syn : exuberant, buoyant, joyful Latin: "to boil over", lit./fig., ex "out, out of" + bullire "to bubble"</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Syn: exuberant, buoyant, joyful Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character </u>made him a favorite in the office Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character</u> made him a favorite in the office 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
957 957 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 </br>Syn : educate, instruct, enlighten Modern French édifier: "build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits Most Difficult FT FT.
958 958 egress the action of going out of or leaving a place noun Latin egressus="a going out"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch : Austritt </br>Syn : departure, exit, withdrawal Latin egressus="a going out"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire Most Difficult FT FT.
959 959 ersatz (Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else adj. Syn : artificial, substitute, imitation Deutsch : ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with ersatz coffee During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee Most Difficult FT FT.
960 960 erstwhile former adj. mid English, erst ="first, at first; once, long ago; till now" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, "</br>Syn : old, past, one-time mid English, erst ="first, at first; once, long ago; till now" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, "</br>Syn: old, past, one-time The erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby The <b>erstwhile</b> owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby Most Difficult FT FT.
961 961 euphony the quality of being pleasing to the ear noun Greek eu- "good" (see eu-) + phone "sound, voice" = well sounding </br>Syn : melodiousness, musicality Greek eu- "good" (see eu-) + phone "sound, voice" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem Most Difficult FT FT.
962 962 expiate Atone for (guilt or sin) verb Syn : make amends for, make up for Latin : ex- "completely" + piare "propitiate, appease" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month Most Difficult FT FT.
963 963 condole grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune verb Latin :com "with, together" + dolere "to grieve"</br>Deutsch : kondolieren Latin :com "with, together" + dolere "to grieve"</br>Deutsch: kondolieren I <b>condoled</b> my classmate on the death of his mother 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
964 964 fracas a noisy disturbance or quarrel noun French fracas="crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss" </br>Deutsch : Aufruhr </br>Syn : scuffle, brawl, affray French fracas="crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations Most Difficult FT FT.
965 965 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
966 966 fusillade a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession noun French fusillade, fusiller "to shoot" </br>Syn : salvo, volley, bombardment French fusillade, fusiller "to shoot" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war Most Difficult FT FT.
967 967 gaffe an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator noun French gaffe "clumsy remark" </br>Syn : blunder, mistake, error French gaffe "clumsy remark" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u> Most Difficult FT FT.
968 968 congruent 1. Geom : superposable (triangles) or Maths 2 numbers with same remainder when divided by same modulo. </br>2. suitable; agreeing; corresponding 1. Geom: superposable (triangles) or Maths 2 numbers with same remainder when divided by same modulo. </br>2. suitable; agreeing; corresponding adj. Latin : come together Latin: come together 1a. 38 and 14 are <b>congruent</b> modulo 12</br> Two SAS triangles are always <b>congruent</b></br>Daddy's approach of eating chocolate bars is not <b>congruent</b> with his weight loss plan. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
969 969 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
970 970 halcyon Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful adj. Syn : happy, golden, idyllic Syn: happy, golden, idyllic In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. Most Difficult FT
971 971 hegemony Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others noun Syn : leadership, dominance, dominion Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable. Most Difficult FT
972 972 hermetic Insulated or protected from outside influences adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : airtight, sealed Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed North Korea is often called the <u><b>"hermetic</b> kingdom'</u> Most Difficult FT FT.
973 973 heterodox not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs adj. Syn : unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer. Most Difficult FT
974 974 congruity relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency. noun 1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br> 2 : a point of agreement 1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br> 2: a point of agreement 2. On closer observation, <u>one found little <b>congruity</b> between<u> her professed religious beliefs and her actual behavior</br>Syn: common denominator, commonality, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
975 975 conifer A tree or shrub bearing cones, normally with needles instead of leaves noun Latin: conus=cone+ fer=make/bear=> "cone-bearing, bearing conical fruit" Our paved front yard is adorned with a <b><u>conifer tree</u></b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
976 976 idyll an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene noun Syn : perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon Syn: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll.</u></b> Most Difficult FT
977 977 ignoble not honorable in character or purpose adj. Syn : dishonorable, unworthy, base Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u> Most Difficult FT
978 978 impugn Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive) verb Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + pugnare "to fight"=>attack by argument</br>Syn : call into question, challenge Latin: in- "into, in, on, upon" + pugnare "to fight"=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u> Most Difficult FT FT.
979 979 incise Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut verb Latin : in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn : engrave, etch, carve Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. Most Difficult FT FT.
980 980 incubus <u>a cause of distress or anxiety.</u> originally, incubus = mythological character that visits people in their sleep, a kind of nightmare demon. noun Latin incubo, "nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper"</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u> Most Difficult FT FT.
981 981 knell the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral noun Syn : toll, ringing, chime Syn: 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
982 982 lachrymose Inducing tears; sad adj. Latin : lacryma "a tear"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn : sad, tearful, weepy Latin: lacryma "a tear"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: 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 <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit. Most Difficult FT FT.
983 983 lacuna an unfilled space or interval; a gap noun Latin lacuna "hole, pit" figuratively "a gap, void, want" </br>Syn : interval, gap</br> same root as word "Lake", "lagoon" Latin lacuna "hole, pit" figuratively "a gap, void, want" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word "Lake", "lagoon" Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages. Most Difficult FT FT.
984 984 lambaste Criticize (someone or something) harshly verb Syn : castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency. Most Difficult FT FT.
985 985 larceny Theft of personal property noun Syn : stealing, robbery, pilfering Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car. Most Difficult FT
986 986 libertine a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion adj. Syn : freethinker, hedonist, profligate Syn: freethinker, hedonist, profligate There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical. Most Difficult FT
987 987 consign 1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br> 2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also : to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br> 3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold 1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br> 2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br> 3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold verb con = "with, together" + signare "to sign, mark"=>formally hand over by signing 1. She <b>consigned</b> her baggage to the service provider at the station.</br>2. After publishing a piece of politically incorrect writing, the author was <u><b>consigned</b> to oblivion</u></br>3. Since I <b>consign</b> my blankets to ebay agent stores, I don’t get paid until a sale is made 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
988 988 maelstrom 1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil noun old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally "grinding-stream - zu Deutsch : Mahlstrom</br> Syn : turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally "grinding-stream - zu Deutsch: Mahlstrom</br> Syn: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool “The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.” Most Difficult FT FT.
989 989 magnate a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman noun Syn : industrialist, tycoon, mogul Syn: industrialist, tycoon, mogul Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate Most Difficult FT
990 990 malaproprism the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect noun Syn : misuse, solecism, blunder Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty... Most Difficult FT
991 991 misanthropy a dislike of humankind noun Greek : misein "to hate" + anthrōpos "man"=>hating mankind</br>Syn : cynicism, hatred of mankind Greek: misein "to hate" + anthrōpos "man"=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind [Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u> Most Difficult FT FT.
992 992 monolithic 1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity adj. mono:one + lith: "stone"+ ic:"nature of, like"=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn : inflexible, rigid, unbending mono:one + lith: "stone"+ ic:"nature of, like"=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending 1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement Most Difficult FT FT.
993 993 consternation intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror noun Ahnlich zu Deutsch : konstaniert, aber stärker Ahnlich zu Deutsch: konstaniert, aber stärker Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
994 994 myopic nearsighted adj. Greek: myein "to shut" + ōps "eye" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn : short-sighted, insular, small-minded Greek: myein "to shut" + ōps "eye" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past Most Difficult FT FT.
995 995 nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization noun Syn : perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym : zenith, apogee Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2% Most Difficult FT FT.
996 996 neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun Greek : neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn : beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf Most Difficult FT FT.
997 997 noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive adj. Same word root as "annoy" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn : irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant Same word root as "annoy" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult FT FT.
998 998 nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun Syn : cure, prescription, answer Syn: cure, prescription, answer It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult FT
999 999 occlude block passage through verb Syn : block, cover, shut in Syn: block, cover, shut in Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Most Difficult FT
1000 1000 paean a song of praise or triumph noun Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn : song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. Most Difficult FT FT.
1001 1001 panoply a complete or impressive collection of things noun Syn : array, range, collection Syn: array, range, collection Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry Most Difficult FT
1002 1002 pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun Italian pasticcio "medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn : mixture, blend, medley Italian pasticcio "medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u> Most Difficult FT FT.
1003 1003 paucity an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number noun Same root as 'Poor, poverty, "</br>Syn : scarcity, sparseness, dearth Same root as 'Poor, poverty, "</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. Most Difficult FT FT.
1004 1004 pellucid 1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood adj. Latin; per- "through" + lucere "to shine"=>shine through </br>Syn : comprehensible, understandable Latin; per- "through" + lucere "to shine"=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence Most Difficult FT FT.
1005 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 1006 philistine A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts noun Syn : oaf, anti-intellectual, boor Syn: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. Most Difficult FT
1007 1007 pique 1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest noun Deutsch : Pieksen</br> French piquer, "to prick." Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention) Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, "to prick." Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention) 1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film. Most Difficult FT FT.
1008 1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : diatribe, invective ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. Most Difficult FT
1009 1009 précis a summary or abstract of a text or speech noun Syn : synopsis, summation Syn: 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 1010 prosaic Commonplace; unromantic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : ordinary, everyday ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place. Most Difficult FT
1011 1011 pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public noun Syn : authority, adviser Syn: authority, adviser And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. Most Difficult FT
1012 1012 querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adj. Syn : pettish, touchy, testy Syn: pettish, touchy, testy f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something. Most Difficult FT
1013 1013 quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun Syn : inactivity, inertia, latency same word root as "quiet"</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Most Difficult FT FT.
1014 1014 quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : unrealistic, impractical, romantic ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion. Most Difficult FT
1015 1015 raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way noun Syn : storyteller, spinner of yarns Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly Most Difficult FT FT.
1016 1016 redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance noun Syn : reparation, restitution, recompense Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed. Most Difficult FT
1017 1017 repast a meal noun Syn : feast, banquet Syn: feast, banquet Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles. Most Difficult FT
1018 1018 ribald Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way adj. Syn : bawdy, indecent, risque Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.</u> Most Difficult FT
1019 1019 rococo Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration adj. The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena... Most Difficult FT
1020 1020 sanguine Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: adj. Syn : hopeful, buoyant, assured Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. Most Difficult FT FT.
1021 1021 scintilla a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling noun Syn : particle, iota, smidgen Syn: particle, iota, smidgen Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil. Most Difficult FT
1022 1022 semantic Relating to meaning in language or logic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : lingual, semasiological ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Most Difficult FT
1023 1023 sobriquet a person’s nickname noun Syn : appellation, moniker Syn: appellation, moniker Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy Most Difficult FT FT.
1024 1024 soporific inducing sleep adj. French/ Latin sopor "deep sleep"+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative French/ Latin sopor "deep sleep"+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems. Most Difficult FT FT.
1025 1025 supine 1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) adj. Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn : weak, spineless Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless 1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died. Most Difficult FT FT.
1026 1026 synoptic Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view adj. Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn : concise, succinct, compressed c Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented Most Difficult FT FT.
1027 1027 toady Act in an obsequious way verb Syn : be servile towards, grovel to In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then "heal" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u> Most Difficult FT FT.
1028 1028 truculent Eager or quick to argue or fight adj. Syn : defiant, aggressive Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u> Most Difficult FT FT.
1029 1029 turgid (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic 1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen adj. Syn : overblown, inflated, grandiose Latin turgidus: "swollen, inflated."</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid 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 and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood Most Difficult FT FT.
1030 1030 tyro a beginner or novice noun Syn : learner, neophyte, newcomer Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer They easily took advantage of the tyro. He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily Most Difficult FT FT.
1031 1031 umbrage Offense or annoyance noun Syn : insult, affront Old French ombrage "shade, shadow"</br>Syn: insult, affront Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging Most Difficult FT FT.
1032 1032 verdant (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation adj. Feom French : Vert-= green<br>Syn : leafy, grassy, lush Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song "the green, green grass of home" Most Difficult FT FT.
1033 1033 virulent extremely severe or harmful in its effects 1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone adj. Syn : toxic, deadly, destructive Latin : poison "virus"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months. 1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy. Most Difficult FT FT.
1034 1034 vitriol Cruel and bitter criticism noun Syn : venom, nastiness Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: 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 <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Most Difficult FT FT.
1035 1035 vociferous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too adj. Syn : blatant, clamorous, noisy Latin : vox "voice" + stem of ferre "to carry,"Syn: 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 <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date. Most Difficult FT FT.
1036 1036 xenophobia Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries noun Greek : xeno- "foreign, strange" + -phobia "fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn : Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant Most Difficult FT FT.
1037 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 Syn : bond, tie, subjection Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch : Joch</br>Syn: 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 <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries. Most Difficult FT FT.
1038 1038 ambi both sides Greek/Latin root ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds) Root words Aristotle
1039 1039 consummate complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled adj. Latin :com "together, with" + summus "highest"=highest, most perfect</br>similar to "summa com (lauda)" Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1040 1040 am</br>ami love Greek/Latin root amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated Root words Aristotle
1041 1041 avi bird Greek/Latin root Aviary=a large enclosure for birds</br> Aviatrix=a female airplane pilot</br>Aviation=the art of designing or operating aircraft Root words Aristotle
1042 1042 continence self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity noun Latin: com "with, together" + tenere "to hold"=>can hold back. </br> Ant : incontinence Latin: com "with, together" + tenere "to hold"=>can hold back. </br> Ant: incontinence 1a. He expressed doubt at a pregnancy-prevention program that put so much faith in the <b>continence</b> of teenagers</br>1b.During a rare moment of <b>continence</b>, Tom kept his smart comment to himself. 1c. The closure of public toilets during the Corona crisis has become a large problem for persons with <u><b>continence</b> issues.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1043 1043 cog to know Greek/Latin root Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition=process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito=disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize=to discover that one knows</br> cogitate=to think carefully about Root words Aristotle
1044 1044 col</br> con</br> 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 1045 dol pain</br> suffering Greek/Latin root Condolence=expression of sympathy</br> Indolence=a state of being lazy or slothful</br> Doleful=sorrowful</br> mournful</br>Dolorous=full of pain or sorrow Root words Aristotle
1046 1046 dys abnormal</br> bad Greek/Latin root dyspepsia=abnormal indigestion</br>dystopia=an imaginary place of total misery</br>dyslexia=impairmentof the ability to handle word</br>dysfunctional=poorly functional Root words Aristotle
1047 1047 eu good</br> well Greek/Latin root euphemism=replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive one</br>euphony=having a pleasant sound</br>euphoria=feeling of well=being</br>eulogy=speech in praise of someone</br>eugenics=the study of hereditary improvement of a race Root words Aristotle
1048 1048 extra (part 1 of</br>2. outside</br> beyond Greek/Latin root extraordinary=beyond ordinary</br>extraterrestrial=outside the Earth</br>extrovert=an outgoing person</br>extradite=to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed Root words Aristotle
1049 1049 geno </br>gene</br>genesis birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre) Greek/Latin root genealogy=the study of the history of a family</br>generation=all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic=relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital=existing from birth Root words Aristotle
1050 1050 grat pleasing Greek/Latin root gratify=to pleasesomeone</br>grateful=feeling thankful </br>gratuity=a tip</br> token of appreciationin</br>gratiate=to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts Root words Aristotle
1051 1051 loc</br> loq speak Greek/Latin root Grandiloquent=pompous or inflated in language</br>eloquent=speaking beautifully and forcefully</br>loquacious=very talkative</br>circumlocution=roundabout talk</br>elocution=art of clear & expressive speaking</br>locution=talking</br> soliloquy=long solo talk Root words Aristotle
1052 1051 1052 loc</br> loq mal</br> male speak bad</br> evil</br> ill Greek/Latin root Grandiloquent=pompous or inflated in language</br>eloquent=speaking beautifully and forcefully</br>loquacious=very talkative</br>circumlocution=roundabout talk</br>elocution=art of clear & expressive speaking</br>locution=talking</br> soliloquy=long solo talk malfunction=not functioning properly</br>malevolence=ill will</br>malicious=showing strong ill will</br>malediction=a curse</br>malign=to speak ill about someone</br>maladroit=clumsy</br> tactless Root words Aristotle
1053 1052 1053 mal</br> male meta bad</br> evil</br> ill beyond</br> change</br> between Greek/Latin root malfunction=not functioning properly</br>malevolence=ill will</br>malicious=showing strong ill will</br>malediction=a curse</br>malign=to speak ill about someone</br>maladroit=clumsy</br> tactless metaphysics=study of nature and reality</br>metamorphosis=a complete change of form</br>metastasis=the transmission of disease to other parts of the body. Root words Aristotle
1054 1053 1054 meta morph beyond</br> change</br> between shape</br> form Greek/Latin root metaphysics=study of nature and reality</br>metamorphosis=a complete change of form</br>metastasis=the transmission of disease to other parts of the body. metamorphosis=complete change of form</br>morphology=the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms</br>amorphous=without distinct shape or form Root words Aristotle
1429 1450 1451 effect </br> affect </br>exceptions 1 effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2 However, effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like "change" or "solution." To effect change/ to effect for a solution. however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. noun, verb The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution=bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change=modify the intended change The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Easily confused words MSU
1430 1451 1452 effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2 missive however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority noun, verb noun Syn : command, note The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) As soon as the general <u>received the <b>missive</b> from his commander-in-chief</u>, he launched an airstrike against the enemy. Easily confused words Common GRE MSU Prepscholar
1431 1452 1453 missive complaisant</br>complacent a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority complaisant ="pleasing, obliging, gracious"</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so noun adj. Syn : command, note 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" As soon as the general <u>received the <b>missive</b> from his commander-in-chief</u>, he launched an airstrike against the enemy. Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him Common GRE Homophone Prepscholar merriam-webster
1432 1453 1454 complaisant</br>complacent akantha complaisant ="pleasing, obliging, gracious"</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so thorn adj. Greek/Latin root 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" a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree) Homophone Root words merriam-webster SMB
1433 1454 1455 akantha qualify thorn 1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement Greek/Latin root verb a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. Qualify is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement. acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree) 2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, <b>the summers are very cold </b></br>The latter, bold part <b></u>qualifies</b> or limits</u>, my love for San Francisco. </br>You can also qualify a negative statement :</br>2b. I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer, <b>however the restaurants are great </b> Root words Common GRE SMB MSU
1434 1455 1456 qualify abstemious 1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious verb adj. Qualify is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement. Latin: abs-= "away." + temetum, "intoxicating drink" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length. 2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, <b>the summers are very cold </b></br>The latter, bold part <b></u>qualifies</b> or limits</u>, my love for San Francisco. </br>You can also qualify a negative statement :</br>2b. I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer, <b>however the restaurants are great </b> Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years. Common GRE Hi Freq. GRE Hard MSU Barron
1435 1456 1457 abstemious aggregate marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together adj. adj., verb Latin: abs-= "away." + temetum, "intoxicating drink" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length. Latin: ad "to" + gregare "to collect into a flock, gather" Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years. Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1436 1457 1458 aggregate approbation a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together official acceptance or agreement adj., verb noun Latin : ad "to" + gregare "to collect into a flock, gather" Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie "Probezeit". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat. Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence. Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1437 1458 1459 approbation assiduous official acceptance or agreement marked by care and persistent effort noun adj. Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie "Probezeit". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat. Latin: ad "to" + sedere "to sit=>constantly working at it Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation.</u> His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1438 1459 1460 assiduous beneficent marked by care and persistent effort doing or producing good adj. Latin: ad "to" + sedere "to sit=>constantly working at it bene=good His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1439 1460 1461 beneficent boorish doing or producing good ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance adj. bene=good old English for herdsman (Bauer..) My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday. The hometown fans acted in such a <b>boorish</b> way toward the visiting team that they had to forfeit the game. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1440 1461 1462 boorish burnish ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance polish and make shiny adj. verb old English for herdsman (Bauer..) you could burnish a car, a suit of armor, or a copper kettle. Reputations are among the most common non-physical things to be burnished. The hometown fans acted in such a <b>boorish</b> way toward the visiting team that they had to forfeit the game. Richard is forever attempting to <u><b>burnish</b> his reputation</u> so that he can advance his position within our company. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1442 1463 1464 castigation conciliatory harsh verbal reprimand making or willing to make concessions noun adj. Latin: conciliatus "to bring together, win over" same root as "council"+ –ory "relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work. Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1443 1464 1465 conciliatory contention making or willing to make concessions the act of competing as for profit or a prize adj. noun Latin: conciliatus "to bring together, win over" same root as "council"+ –ory "relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise "a violent effort to obtain something" Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u> Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob? Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1444 1465 1466 contention conundrum the act of competing as for profit or a prize a difficult problem noun "a violent effort to obtain something" unclear origin Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob? The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1445 1466 1467 conundrum daunt a difficult problem cause to lose courage noun adj. unclear origin Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy) The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone. David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1446 1467 1468 daunt deterrent cause to lose courage something immaterial that interferes with action or progress adj. noun Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy) Latin: de "away" + terrere "frighten, fill with fear" David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath North Korea is proud of its >u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1447 1468 1469 deterrent dichotomy something immaterial that interferes with action or progress a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses noun Latin : de "away" + terrere "frighten, fill with fear" Greek dikhotomia "a cutting in half, North Korea is proud of its >u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal The statement: "All cars are either small and efficient or large and polluting" is a <u>false <b>dichotomy</b></u> because there are some cars that don't fit into either category. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1448 1469 1470 dichotomy digression a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses a message that departs from the main subject noun Greek dikhotomia "a cutting in half, Latin: dis- "apart, aside" (see dis-) + gradi "to step, go"=>act of deviating from the main subject matter in speaking or writing The statement : "All cars are either small and efficient or large and polluting" is a <u>false <b>dichotomy</b></u> because there are some cars that don't fit into either category. The <u>professor's <b>digression</b> from the lesson's theme</u> was another subtle attempt to indoctrinate the class with his radicalism Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1449 1470 1471 digression disjointed a message that departs from the main subject taken apart at the points of connection noun adj. Latin: dis- "apart, aside" (see dis-) + gradi "to step, go"=>act of deviating from the main subject matter in speaking or writing The <u>professor's <b>digression</b> from the lesson's theme</u> was another subtle attempt to indoctrinate the class with his radicalism His <u><b>disjointed</b> argument</u> didn't make much sense Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1450 1471 1472 disjointed dismiss taken apart at the points of connection stop associating with, to let go, brush aside, declare void, end an encounter adj. verb His <u><b>disjointed</b> argument</u> didn't make much sense <u>She <b>dismissed</b> his advances</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1451 1472 1473 dismiss dissolution stop associating with, to let go, brush aside, declare void, end an encounter separation into component parts verb noun same root as dissolve <u>She <b>dismissed</b> his advances</u> She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1452 1473 1474 dissolution distend separation into component parts cause to expand as if by internal pressure noun verb same root as dissolve Latin dis-=“apart,” + tendere= “to stretch=> She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u> <u>The pregrant woman's belly began to <b>distend </b></u>as the baby grew.  Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1453 1474 1475 distend dormant cause to expand as if by internal pressure inactive but capable of becoming active verb adj. Latin dis-=“apart,” + tendere= “to stretch=> dormir=to sleep <u>The pregrant woman's belly began to <b>distend </b></u>as the baby grew.  The <u><b>dormant</b> volcano errupted</u> after many years of inactivity. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1454 1475 1476 dormant effrontery inactive but capable of becoming active audacious behavior that you have no right to adj. noun dormir=to sleep The <u><b>dormant</b> volcano errupted</u> after many years of inactivity. The couple strolled into the crowded restaurant, demanded the best table and threatened the staff but were soon <u>rejected by the maitre d' for their <b>effrontery.</b></u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1455 1476 1477 effrontery embellish audacious behavior that you have no right to make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color noun verb em=to make, bel=beauty The couple strolled into the crowded restaurant, demanded the best table and threatened the staff but were soon <u>rejected by the maitre d' for their <b>effrontery.</b></u> <u>Mom <b>embellished</b> the cake</u> with a cherry on the top Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1518 1544 1547 skeptic stint someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs 1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities noun noun, verb "member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge"</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth) I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products 1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1519 1547 1548 stint striate supply sparingly and with restricted quantities marked with stripes, stria or striations verb adj. sounds like stripes, which has the same word root 1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1520 1548 1549 striate subside marked with stripes, stria or striations wear off or die down adj. verb sounds like stripes, which has the same word root 1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier. The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1521 1549 1550 subside supersede wear off or die down take the place or move into the position of verb The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1522 1550 1551 supersede excise take the place or move into the position of cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting verb verb ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1523 1551 1552 excise tangential cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting of superficial relevance if any verb adj. ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out Syn: digressive, irrelevant It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive </u> I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. 1000 Difficult GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Hard Examword Barron
1524 1552 1553 tangential tirade of superficial relevance if any a speech of violent denunciation adj. noun Syn: digressive, irrelevant French tirade "a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out" (16c.), from tirer "draw out, endure, suffer, I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1545 1673 1674 aplomb tenacity Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something adj. adj. French : "perpendicularity"a lead(Pb) weight = "poised upright, balanced." </br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match Vocab Prepscholar
1546 1674 1675 tenacity windfall the quality of being determined to do or achieve something A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature adj. noun </br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match With her lottery <b>windfall</b>, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. Vocab Prepscholar
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| | | fix " : " to ": " |
| | | fix " </u>" to "</u> " |
| arboreal | no.298 | underline too long in first example, no space between bold and rest of underline |
| lassitude | no.1506 | missing space between bold and rest |
| arrears | no.313 | corrupted end of bold delimiter |
| mendacious | no.1511 | end of bold delimiter missing |
| apotheosis | no.278 | theosis is pretty much already a word for itself in my view, in that context then the explanation is a bit wonky imo |
| covenant | no.781 | end of bold delimiter and end of unerline delimiter missing |

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"With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish", "With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish",
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"valence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> made in the GRE!", "valence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>ambivalent is <u>one of the 5 most common mistakes</u> 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.", "Not only were the statements <b>ambiguous</b>, but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was <b>ambivalent</b> in his opinion.",
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"Greek an= \"without\" + odyne \"pain= \"free pain or torment\" \"</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous", "Greek an= \"without\" + odyne \"pain= \"free pain or torment\" \"</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous",
"After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>", "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>",
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"Latin/Greek anomalia= \"inequality, uneven, irregular\" an- \"not\" + homalos \"even", "Latin/Greek anomalia= \"inequality, uneven, irregular\" an- \"not\" + homalos \"even",
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"Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification", "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive", "Syn: 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.", "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue.",
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"FT" "FT."
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"an unfounded rumor or story", "an unfounded rumor or story",
"noun", "noun",
"French canard \"a hoax\" literally \"a duck\" </br>Syn: piece of gossip, whisper", "French canard \"a hoax\" literally \"a duck\" </br>Syn: 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.", "The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be <u>an embarrassing <b>canard.</b></u>",
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], ],
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"guid": "BjDn$_*L78", "guid": "BjDn$_*L78",
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"the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions", "the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions",
"noun", "noun",
"Latinized form of Greek katharsis \" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief", "Latinized form of Greek katharsis \" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief",
"Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger.", "Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger.</u>",
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], ],
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"The French word for \"closure\", with the \"s\" dropped out, like hopital/hospital", "The French word for \"closure\", with the \"s\" dropped out, like hopital/hospital",
"You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster.", "You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster.",
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"FT" "FT."
], ],
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"guid": "gB^[F]0Z2T", "guid": "gB^[F]0Z2T",
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"a publication containing a variety of works", "a publication containing a variety of works",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn: compilation, anthology", "Syn: compilation, anthology",
"The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jok", "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes.",
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], ],
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"Enlist (someone) compulsorily", "Enlist (someone) compulsorily",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn: draft, recruit, call up", "Syn: draft, recruit, call up",
"Most Israelis are conscripted into the military", "Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u>",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT."
], ],
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"Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander", "Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander",
"From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>", "From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>",
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"FT" "FT."
], ],
"flags": 0, "flags": 0,
"guid": "f1FSfKj[kH", "guid": "f1FSfKj[kH",
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"a small group of people with shared interests or tastes", "a small group of people with shared interests or tastes",
"noun", "noun",
"French coterie \"circle of acquaintances\" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier \"tenant of a cote\" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle", "French coterie \"circle of acquaintances\" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier \"tenant of a cote\" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle",
"He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides", "He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides",
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], ],
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"A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor", "A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor",
"noun", "noun",
"Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre", "Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre",
"He showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor", "He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
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], ],
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"guid": "Ce!H?!$&[S", "guid": "Ce!H?!$&[S",
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"(Of animals) active in the daytime", "(Of animals) active in the daytime",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus \"wintery\", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday", "Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus \"wintery\", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday",
"Our body clock follows a diurnal rhythm.", "Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>.",
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], ],
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"something regarded as worthless", "something regarded as worthless",
"noun", "noun",
"Old English dros=\"the scum thrown off metals in smelting\" similar to German Drusen=\"dregs, husks\" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris", "Old English dros=\"the scum thrown off metals in smelting\" similar to German Drusen=\"dregs, husks\" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris",
"Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of.", "Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of.",
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"Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression", "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Greek dyspeptos \"hard to digest\" dys- \"bad, difficult\" (see dys-) + peptos \"digested\"ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)", "Greek dyspeptos \"hard to digest\" dys- \"bad, difficult\" (see dys-) + peptos \"digested\"ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: 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", "As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach",
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"Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually", "Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually",
"verb", "verb",
"Modern French édifier: \"build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten", "Modern French édifier: \"build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten",
"The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits", "The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits",
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"Latin egressus=\"a going out\"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal", "Latin egressus=\"a going out\"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal",
"The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire", "The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire",
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"ersatz", "ersatz",
"(Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else", "(Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn : artificial, substitute, imitation", "Deutsch : ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation",
"During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with ersatz coffee", "During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee",
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"former", "former",
"adj.", "adj.",
"mid English, erst =\"first, at first; once, long ago; till now\" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, \"</br>Syn: old, past, one-time", "mid English, erst =\"first, at first; once, long ago; till now\" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, \"</br>Syn: old, past, one-time",
"The erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby", "The <b>erstwhile</b> owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby",
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"the quality of being pleasing to the ear", "the quality of being pleasing to the ear",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek eu- \"good\" (see eu-) + phone \"sound, voice\" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality", "Greek eu- \"good\" (see eu-) + phone \"sound, voice\" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality",
"I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem", "I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem",
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"expiate", "expiate",
"Atone for (guilt or sin)", "Atone for (guilt or sin)",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn : make amends for, make up for", "Latin : ex- \"completely\" + piare \"propitiate, appease\" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for",
"To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month", "To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month",
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"a noisy disturbance or quarrel", "a noisy disturbance or quarrel",
"noun", "noun",
"French fracas=\"crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss\" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray", "French fracas=\"crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss\" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray",
"a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations", "a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
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"a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession", "a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession",
"noun", "noun",
"French fusillade, fusiller \"to shoot\" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment", "French fusillade, fusiller \"to shoot\" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment",
"But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war", "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT."
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"French gaffe \"clumsy remark\" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error", "French gaffe \"clumsy remark\" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error",
"Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>", "Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
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"hermetic", "hermetic",
"Insulated or protected from outside influences", "Insulated or protected from outside influences",
"adj.", "adj.",
"ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : airtight, sealed", "Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed",
"North Korea is often called the <u><b>\"hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>", "North Korea is often called the <u><b>\"hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
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"Latin: in- \"into, in, on, upon\" + pugnare \"to fight\"=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge", "Latin: in- \"into, in, on, upon\" + pugnare \"to fight\"=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge",
"The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>", "The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>",
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"Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve", "Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve",
"This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner.", "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner.",
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"Latin incubo, \"nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper\"</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person", "Latin incubo, \"nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper\"</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person",
"An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u>", "An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u>",
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"Inducing tears; sad", "Inducing tears; sad",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: lacryma \"a tear\"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: sad, tearful, weepy", "Latin: lacryma \"a tear\"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: 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 <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit.",
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"Latin lacuna \"hole, pit\" figuratively \"a gap, void, want\" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word \"Lake\", \"lagoon\"", "Latin lacuna \"hole, pit\" figuratively \"a gap, void, want\" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word \"Lake\", \"lagoon\"",
"Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages.", "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
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"lambaste", "lambaste",
"Criticize (someone or something) harshly", "Criticize (someone or something) harshly",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn : castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate", "Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate",
"Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency.", "Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
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"old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally \"grinding-stream - zu Deutsch: Mahlstrom</br> Syn: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool", "old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally \"grinding-stream - zu Deutsch: Mahlstrom</br> Syn: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool",
"“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.”", "“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.”",
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@ -10632,7 +10632,7 @@
"Greek: misein \"to hate\" + anthrōpos \"man\"=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind", "Greek: misein \"to hate\" + anthrōpos \"man\"=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind",
"[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>", "[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>",
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"mono:one + lith: \"stone\"+ ic:\"nature of, like\"=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending", "mono:one + lith: \"stone\"+ ic:\"nature of, like\"=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending",
"1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement", "1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement",
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"Greek: myein \"to shut\" + ōps \"eye\" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded", "Greek: myein \"to shut\" + ōps \"eye\" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded",
"They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past", "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past",
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@ -10992,7 +10992,7 @@
"Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee", "Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee",
"Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%", "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%",
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"Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter", "Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter",
"Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf", "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf",
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"Same word root as \"annoy\" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant", "Same word root as \"annoy\" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant",
"The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles.", "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles.",
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"Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric,", "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric,",
"The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments.", "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments.",
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@ -11946,7 +11946,7 @@
"Italian pasticcio \"medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley", "Italian pasticcio \"medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley",
"The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>", "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -12144,7 +12144,7 @@
"Latin; per- \"through\" + lucere \"to shine\"=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable", "Latin; per- \"through\" + lucere \"to shine\"=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable",
"A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence", "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence",
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"FT" "FT."
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"Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, \"to prick.\" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)", "Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, \"to prick.\" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)",
"1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film.", "1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film.",
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"FT" "FT."
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"quiescence", "quiescence",
"a state or period of inactivity or dormancy", "a state or period of inactivity or dormancy",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn : inactivity, inertia, latency", "same word root as \"quiet\"</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency",
"Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good.", "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT."
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"guid": "C(9i:,Kk)D", "guid": "C(9i:,Kk)D",
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"Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns", "Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns",
"My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly", "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly",
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"FT" "FT."
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"Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured", "Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured",
"Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt.", "Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt.",
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"FT" "FT."
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"Syn: appellation, moniker", "Syn: appellation, moniker",
"Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy", "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT."
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"guid": "h|;;_-X/J%", "guid": "h|;;_-X/J%",
@ -14700,7 +14700,7 @@
"French/ Latin sopor \"deep sleep\"+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative", "French/ Latin sopor \"deep sleep\"+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative",
"While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems.", "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems.",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -15042,7 +15042,7 @@
"Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless", "Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless",
"1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died.", "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT."
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@ -15132,7 +15132,7 @@
"Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c", "Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c",
"At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented", "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -15471,10 +15471,10 @@
"toady", "toady",
"Act in an obsequious way", "Act in an obsequious way",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn : be servile towards, grovel to", "In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then \"heal\" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to",
"Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>", "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT."
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"truculent", "truculent",
"Eager or quick to argue or fight", "Eager or quick to argue or fight",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn : defiant, aggressive", "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome",
"When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>", "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT."
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@ -15649,12 +15649,12 @@
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"1029", "1029",
"turgid", "turgid",
"(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic", "1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn : overblown, inflated, grandiose", "Latin turgidus: \"swollen, inflated.\"</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid",
"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 and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood",
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@ -15688,9 +15688,9 @@
"a beginner or novice", "a beginner or novice",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer", "Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer",
"They easily took advantage of the tyro.", "He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -15723,10 +15723,10 @@
"umbrage", "umbrage",
"Offense or annoyance", "Offense or annoyance",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn : insult, affront", "Old French ombrage \"shade, shadow\"</br>Syn: insult, affront",
"Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are laggin", "Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -16050,7 +16050,7 @@
"Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush", "Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush",
"The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song \"the green, green grass of home\"", "The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song \"the green, green grass of home\"",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -16189,12 +16189,12 @@
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"1033", "1033",
"virulent", "virulent",
"extremely severe or harmful in its effects", "1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn : toxic, deadly, destructive", "Latin : poison \"virus\"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive",
"If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.", "1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy.",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -16263,10 +16263,10 @@
"vitriol", "vitriol",
"Cruel and bitter criticism", "Cruel and bitter criticism",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn : venom, nastiness", "Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: 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 <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep.",
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"FT" "FT."
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"vociferous", "vociferous",
"(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous", "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn : blatant, clamorous, noisy", "Latin : vox \"voice\" + stem of ferre \"to carry,\"Syn: 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 <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date.",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -16659,10 +16659,10 @@
"xenophobia", "xenophobia",
"Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries", "Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Greek : xeno- \"foreign, strange\" + -phobia \"fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn :",
"Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v", "Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -16677,10 +16677,10 @@
"yoke", "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", "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", "noun",
"Syn : bond, tie, subjection", "Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch : Joch</br>Syn: 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 <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries.",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -20259,8 +20259,8 @@
"exultant", "exultant",
"inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly", "inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin \"to leap up,\" ex-, silire,\"up or out\" => \"to leap up\"",
"", "The kids who win the Little League championship game will be <b>exultant.</b>",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
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@ -20295,8 +20295,8 @@
"supposition", "supposition",
"the cognitive process of conjecturing", "the cognitive process of conjecturing",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Same word root as suppose",
"", "Without any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b. Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
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@ -20748,7 +20748,7 @@
"Same root as 'Poor, poverty, \"</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth", "Same root as 'Poor, poverty, \"</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth",
"The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert.", "The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert.",
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"FT" "FT."
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@ -22006,7 +22006,7 @@
"given to lying", "given to lying",
"adj.", "adj.",
"French/Latin: given to tell \"a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful", "French/Latin: given to tell \"a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful",
"It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious <b>lovers</u> and toxic memories.", "It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious</b> lovers</u> and toxic memories.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
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@ -22527,8 +22527,8 @@
"savor", "savor",
"a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one", "a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Old French savor \"flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning; delight, pleasure,\" itself from Latin : sapor",
"", "Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and <u><b>savor</b> the taste.</u>",
"Hi Freq. GRE Medium", "Hi Freq. GRE Medium",
"Barron" "Barron"
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@ -22615,10 +22615,10 @@
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"1547", "1547",
"stint", "stint",
"supply sparingly and with restricted quantities", "1. n. a short period of time </br>2. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities",
"verb", "noun, verb",
"", "word root related to stutter, stunt (as in growth)",
"", "1. He served a <u>short <b>stint</b></u> as a waiter. </br>2. They were <u>not <b>stinting</b> in their praise</u> of their son.",
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@ -22833,8 +22833,8 @@
"zealot", "zealot",
"a fervent and even militant proponent of something", "a fervent and even militant proponent of something",
"noun", "noun",
".", "The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine",
",", "During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
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@ -23878,7 +23878,7 @@
"elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something</br> ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint", "elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something</br> ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek :apo \"from+ \"theos= god => person, place, or thing that is so out-of-this-world amazing that it seems as if it's \"from God.\"", "Greek :apo \"from+ \"theos= god => person, place, or thing that is so out-of-this-world amazing that it seems as if it's \"from God.\"",
"Leonardo da Vinci was the <u><b>apotheosis</b> of genius</u> and that the <u>Mona Lisa is the <b>apotheosis</b> of all his paintings</u>", "Leonardo da Vinci was the <u><b>apotheosis</b> of genius</u> and the <u>Mona Lisa is the <b>apotheosis</b> of all his paintings</u>",
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@ -24040,7 +24040,7 @@
"being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation", "being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation",
"noun", "noun",
"Old French ariere \"behind, backward\"", "Old French ariere \"behind, backward\"",
"Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears/b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account.", "Because <u>Jill’s credit card payment has been <b>in arrears</b> for three months</u>, the card issuer is suspending her account.",
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@ -25462,7 +25462,7 @@
"1. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return</br>2. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action", "1. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return</br>2. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action",
"", "",
"Latin :com- \"together\" + venire \"to come=>agreement", "Latin :com- \"together\" + venire \"to come=>agreement",
"1. Before the battle of blood river, the Boers<u>entered into a <b>covenant</bt with God</u>, that they and their ancestors would honour the day forever, should He give them victory. </br>2. During the crisis, the company <u>broke its loan agreement <b>covenants</u></b> with the bank, and needed to restructure.", "1. Before the battle of blood river, the Boers <u>entered into a <b>covenant</b> with God</u>, that they and their ancestors would honour the day forever, should He give them victory. </br>2. During the crisis, the company <u>broke its loan agreement <b>covenants</u></b> with the bank, and needed to restructure.",
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@ -27963,8 +27963,8 @@
"expunge", "expunge",
"cancel; remove; erase or strike out", "cancel; remove; erase or strike out",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Latin : ex \"out\" + pungere \"to prick, pierce\"=>prick out</br>Syn: abolish, annihilate, black out, blot out, cancel, clean (up), efface, eradicate, erase, exterminate, extirpate, liquidate, obliterate, root (out), rub out, snuff (out), stamp (out), sweep (away), wipe out",
"", "1a . I would like to <b>expunge</b> my ex-husband from my memory.</br>1b. Government censors <b>expunged</b> text in documents before making them public. 1c. Criminal records would still count against an asylum-seeker even if their convictions were <b>expunged</b>",
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@ -27981,8 +27981,8 @@
"expurgate", "expurgate",
"clean; remove offensive parts of book", "clean; remove offensive parts of book",
"verb", "verb",
"", "to purge out",
"", "Every time a 4 letter word was mentioned on TV, a loud simulataneous Beep would <b>expurgate</b> it",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
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@ -27999,8 +27999,8 @@
"exquisite", "exquisite",
"excellent; intricate and beautiful in design or execution", "excellent; intricate and beautiful in design or execution",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin exquisitus \"to search out\"",
"", "1a. She wore an <u><b>exquisite</b> dress</u>, which left all the guests staring in surprise</br>1b. She was known to have <b><u>exquisite</b> taste</u></br>He suffered <b>exquisite</b> pain after breaking his ribs.",
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@ -28017,8 +28017,8 @@
"extenuate", "extenuate",
"weaken; lessen or attempt to lessen seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses", "weaken; lessen or attempt to lessen seriousness of, especially by providing partial excuses",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Latin: \"to thin\" or \"make thin\"(same root as \"extend\")",
"", "The fact that the woman was repeatedly beaten and debased by her husband were accepted as <u><b>extenuating</b> circumstances</u> for her murdering him.",
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@ -28035,8 +28035,8 @@
"extirpate", "extirpate",
"root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly", "root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly",
"verb", "verb",
"", "\"to weed out by the roots.\"</br>Syn: wiped out, erradicate, root out, uproot.",
"", "1a. Hopefully <u>the fumigation will <b>extirpate</b> the bedbugs</u> brought with me in my suitcase on my travels.</br>1b. The dodo was <b>extirpated</b> due to hunting and the introduction of predators in their habitat.",
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@ -28051,10 +28051,10 @@
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"1406", "1406",
"extrinsic", "extrinsic",
"external; not essential; extraneous", "1. external; not essential; extraneous",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "</br>Syn: accidental, adventitious, alien, extraneous, external, foreign, supervenient</br>Ant : intrinsic",
"", "1a. You have to consider the <b>extrinsic</b> factors in the success of the business.</br>1b. The feature is extrinsic to the building",
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"Examword" "Examword"
], ],
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"exude", "exude",
"discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities", "discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Latin : ex öut\"+ sudāre \"to sweat.\"=> to sweat out</br>Syn : exudate, ooze, ooze out, transude",
"", "1a. Confidence <b>exuded</b> out of his every single of John F. Kennedy's pores, while Jackie Kennedy exuded class.</br>1b. The skunk <b>exuded</b> a foul smell",
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"Examword" "Examword"
], ],