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1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "from para- ""contrary to"" (see para- 1. ) + doxa ""opinion," "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU" 1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "from para- ""contrary to"" (see para- 1. ) + doxa ""opinion," "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU"
2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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81 "artless" "simple and natural; without cunning or deceit" "adj." "Syn : candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained" "With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hai" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 81 "artless" "simple and natural; without cunning or deceit" "adj." "Syn : candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained" "With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hai" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
82 "-ary, ery, ory " "relating to place where or quality" "adj., noun" "dictionary</br> bravery</br> dormitory</br> aviary</br> ordinary</br> auditory" "Suffix" "MSU" 82 "-ary, ery, ory " "relating to place where or quality" "adj., noun" "dictionary</br> bravery</br> dormitory</br> aviary</br> ordinary</br> auditory" "Suffix" "MSU"
83 "ascetic" " austere or self-denying" "adj." " Greek : asketes ""monk, hermit"" + ïc""nature of, like" "The monk leads an ascetic life." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 83 "ascetic" " austere or self-denying" "adj." " Greek : asketes ""monk, hermit"" + ïc""nature of, like" "The monk leads an ascetic life." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
84 "accolade" "award of merit; expression of approval; praise" " noun" " French accoler meant to ""embrace the neck,"" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony." "Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 84 "accolade" "award of merit; expression of approval; praise" " noun" " French accoler meant to ""embrace the neck"" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony." "Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
85 "assuage" " to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy" "verb" "v. to satisfy a need or appetite" "A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 85 "assuage" " to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy" "verb" "v. to satisfy a need or appetite" "A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
86 "astonishment" " total surprise, shock" "noun" " Old French estoner ""to stun, daze, deafen, astound"" Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br> Latin ex ""out"" + tonare ""to thunder""" "The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 86 "astonishment" " total surprise, shock" "noun" " Old French estoner ""to stun, daze, deafen, astound"" Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br> Latin ex ""out"" + tonare ""to thunder""" "The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
87 "-ate" "cause, make " "verb" "liquidate</br> segregate " "Suffix" "MSU" 87 "-ate" "cause, make " "verb" "liquidate</br> segregate " "Suffix" "MSU"
88 "attenuate" "become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude" "verb" " Latin : ad ""to"" (see ad-) + tenuare ""make thin"" </br>Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen </br> abate is similar but means ""get less, possibly zero" "The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands.</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 88 "attenuate" "become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude" "verb" " Latin : ad ""to"" (see ad-) + tenuare ""make thin"" </br>Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen </br> abate is similar but means ""get less, possibly zero" "The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands.</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
89 "accretion" "growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion" " noun" "The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase" "If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 89 "accretion" "growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion" " noun" "The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase" "If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
90 "acerbity" "1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone" " noun" "Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness" "1. </br>2. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 90 "acerbity" "1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone" " noun" "Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness" "1. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew. </br>2. The high <b>acerbity</b> of the salad dressing was caused by putting too much vinegar into it." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
91 "audacious" " showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)" "adj." "Syn : bold, daring, fearless" "The new CEO <u>pursued <b>audacious</b> initiatives</u> to save the company from bankruptcy. </br> The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detentio" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 91 "audacious" " showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)" "adj." "Syn : bold, daring, fearless" "The new CEO <u>pursued <b>audacious</b> initiatives</u> to save the company from bankruptcy. </br> The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detentio" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
92 "audio" "hear</br> sound" "Greek/Latin root" "audiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 92 "audio" "hear</br> sound" "Greek/Latin root" "audiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
93 "acidulous" " slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic" " adj." "Latin acidulus ""slightly sour,"" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour" "1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 93 "acidulous" " slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic" " adj." "Latin acidulus ""slightly sour"" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour" "1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
94 "austere" " severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance" "adj." " Old French austere ""strict, severe, harsh, cruel"" </br>Syn : unadorned, subdued, stark" "Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 94 "austere" " severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance" "adj." " Old French austere ""strict, severe, harsh, cruel"" </br>Syn : unadorned, subdued, stark" "Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
95 "auto" "self " "Greek/Latin root" "automatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 95 "auto" "self " "Greek/Latin root" "automatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
96 "avarice" " greed" "noun" " Latin (via French) avaritia ""greed, inordinate desire" "The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 96 "avarice" " greed" "noun" " Latin (via French) avaritia ""greed, inordinate desire" "The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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149 "-cian" "having a specific skill " "noun " "magician</br> optician</br> physician " "Suffix" "MSU" 149 "-cian" "having a specific skill " "noun " "magician</br> optician</br> physician " "Suffix" "MSU"
150 "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 150 "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
151 "adornment" "embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament" " noun" "Latin root is adornare, ""equip or embellish.""" "A small <b>adornment</b> of parsley was added to the chef’s dish to make it look better." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 151 "adornment" "embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament" " noun" "Latin root is adornare, ""equip or embellish.""" "A small <b>adornment</b> of parsley was added to the chef’s dish to make it look better." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
152 "adroit" "skillful and adept under pressing conditions" " adj." "French :droit : ""right,"" a=to + droit=right =>do it right"", ""properly""</br> Deutsch Wortstamm : rechtens (aber nicht ganz die gleiche Bedeutung)</br>Ant:maladroit" "The child was an <b>adroit</b> pianist at an early age" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 152 "adroit" "skillful and adept under pressing conditions" " adj." "French :droit : ""right"" a=to + droit=right =>do it right"", ""properly""</br> Deutsch Wortstamm : rechtens (aber nicht ganz die gleiche Bedeutung)</br>Ant:maladroit" "The child was an <b>adroit</b> pianist at an early age" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
153 "coda" "a concluding event, remark or musical composition" "noun" "Syn : ending, finale" "The final section of the song was <u>sealed with a <b>coda</u></b> that sounded like an entirely different melody." "Least Difficult" "FT" 153 "coda" "a concluding event, remark or musical composition" "noun" "Syn : ending, finale" "The final section of the song was <u>sealed with a <b>coda</u></b> that sounded like an entirely different melody." "Least Difficult" "FT"
154 "cogent" "powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe" "adj." " French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling" "The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 154 "cogent" "powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe" "adj." " French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling" "The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
155 "commensurate" "corresponding in size or degree or extent" "adj." " Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass" "You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 155 "commensurate" "corresponding in size or degree or extent" "adj." " Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass" "You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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159 "comprehensive" " complete and thorough" "adj." "com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold" "Heather’s <b><u>comprehensive</b> workout helps tone all of the muscles</u> in her bod" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 159 "comprehensive" " complete and thorough" "adj." "com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold" "Heather’s <b><u>comprehensive</b> workout helps tone all of the muscles</u> in her bod" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
160 "affable" "easily approachable; warmly friendly" " adj." "Latin affābilis=""kind, friendly.</br>Syn : genial, hospitable, and gracious" "She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile. </u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 160 "affable" "easily approachable; warmly friendly" " adj." "Latin affābilis=""kind, friendly.</br>Syn : genial, hospitable, and gracious" "She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile. </u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
161 "conflagration" "1. a great fire <br>2. a conflict or war" "noun" "con=with/togethe+ =flagrare ""to burn, blaze, glow" "1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot <b>conflagration</b> gases generated during a <u>fire</u> rise upwards</br>2. It seems as though the <u><b>conflagration</b> in the Middle East</u> has been going on for centuries " "Common GRE" "MSU" 161 "conflagration" "1. a great fire <br>2. a conflict or war" "noun" "con=with/togethe+ =flagrare ""to burn, blaze, glow" "1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot <b>conflagration</b> gases generated during a <u>fire</u> rise upwards</br>2. It seems as though the <u><b>conflagration</b> in the Middle East</u> has been going on for centuries " "Common GRE" "MSU"
162 "agnostic" "one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality" " noun" "Greek: a-, = ""not,"" + ""gnostos"", ""known""=>doesn't know whether God exists" "Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 162 "agnostic" "one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality" " noun" "Greek: a-, = ""not"" + ""gnostos"", ""known""=>doesn't know whether God exists" "Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
163 "confound" " to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong" "verb" "Syn : contradict, counter, go against" "Yet in another sense, <u>the Fed has <b>confounded</b> predictions</u>—at least, those it made itself" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 163 "confound" " to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong" "verb" "Syn : contradict, counter, go against" "Yet in another sense, <u>the Fed has <b>confounded</b> predictions</u>—at least, those it made itself" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
164 "connoisseur" " an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits" "noun" " French. Connaisseur (with an ""a"") is a specialist, and connoisseur (with an ""o"") is ""higher ranked"", as they are a conaisseur AND their opinions are valued !" "Since you are <u>a wine <b>connoisseur</b></u>, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 164 "connoisseur" " an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits" "noun" " French. Connaisseur (with an ""a"") is a specialist, and connoisseur (with an ""o"") is ""higher ranked"", as they are a conaisseur AND their opinions are valued !" "Since you are <u>a wine <b>connoisseur</b></u>, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
165 "consequential" " as a result of, ""following as an effect or result""" "adj." "con=with a sequence </br>adj. significant or memorable" "The <u><b>consequential damages</b></u> of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 165 "consequential" " as a result of, ""following as an effect or result""" "adj." "con=with a sequence </br>adj. significant or memorable" "The <u><b>consequential damages</b></u> of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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184 "craven" " cowardly to the point of being shameful" "adj." " Latin/French where originally cravant initially =""defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered"", but changing later to cowardly" "Because police officers must be fearless, <u><b>craven</b> people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 184 "craven" " cowardly to the point of being shameful" "adj." " Latin/French where originally cravant initially =""defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered"", but changing later to cowardly" "Because police officers must be fearless, <u><b>craven</b> people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
185 "credence" " belief or trust" "noun" " Medieval Latin credentia ""belief"". ""credentials"", ""credit"", all have the same roots" "The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence.</u></" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 185 "credence" " belief or trust" "noun" " Medieval Latin credentia ""belief"". ""credentials"", ""credit"", all have the same roots" "The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence.</u></" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
186 "cred" "belief " "Greek/Latin root" "credence=belief that something is true or valid</br>credulous=believing things too easily</br> gullible</br>incredible=unbelievable</br>incredulous=skeptical</br> disbelieving" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 186 "cred" "belief " "Greek/Latin root" "credence=belief that something is true or valid</br>credulous=believing things too easily</br> gullible</br>incredible=unbelievable</br>incredulous=skeptical</br> disbelieving" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
187 "amble" "moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely" " noun" " Latin ambulare= ""to walk about,"" as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern" "I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 187 "amble" "moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely" " noun" " Latin ambulare= ""to walk about"" as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern" "I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
188 "-cule, ling " "very small " "adj., noun " "molecule</br> miniscule</br> " "Suffix" "MSU" 188 "-cule, ling " "very small " "adj., noun " "molecule</br> miniscule</br> " "Suffix" "MSU"
189 "culpable" "deserving of blame (n: culpability)" "adj." " Old French coupable" "The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison" "Common GRE" "MSU" 189 "culpable" "deserving of blame (n: culpability)" "adj." " Old French coupable" "The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison" "Common GRE" "MSU"
190 "-cy " "action, function " "noun " "advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy " "Suffix" "MSU" 190 "-cy " "action, function " "noun " "advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy " "Suffix" "MSU"
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217 "anthology" "book of literary selections by various authors" " noun" "The poetry club published an <u><b>anthology</b> of their favorite poems.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 217 "anthology" "book of literary selections by various authors" " noun" "The poetry club published an <u><b>anthology</b> of their favorite poems.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
218 "didactic" " educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing" "adj." "French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like" "Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 218 "didactic" " educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing" "adj." "French didactique, </br> Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching</br>didact=teach +ic=nature of, like" "Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were <u>not only <b>didactic</b> but also fun</u>, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
219 "die" "1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products" "verb, noun" "1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, " "1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover." "Homonym" "MSU" 219 "die" "1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products" "verb, noun" "1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, " "1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover." "Homonym" "MSU"
220 "antithesis" "the total opposite of an object or person; contrast; " " noun" "Greek antithesis ""opposition, resistance,""" "In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 220 "antithesis" "the total opposite of an object or person; contrast; " " noun" "Greek antithesis ""opposition, resistance""" "In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
221 "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adj." " Latin dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""=>""to mistrust, lack confidence""" "Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 221 "diffident" " shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence" "adj." " Latin dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""=>""to mistrust, lack confidence""" "Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
222 "diffident </br> different </br> deference" "<b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. " "adj." "If you <u>treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence</b></u>" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 222 "diffident </br> different </br> deference" "<b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. " "adj." "If you <u>treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence</b></u>" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
223 "antler" "entire horn, or any branch of the horn" " noun" "As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 223 "antler" "entire horn, or any branch of the horn" " noun" "As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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258 "eclectic" "selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" " Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 258 "eclectic" "selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas" "adj." "ic=nature of, like" " Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
259 "-ee" "one who receives the action " "noun " "employee</br> nominee</br> refugee " "Suffix" "MSU" 259 "-ee" "one who receives the action " "noun " "employee</br> nominee</br> refugee " "Suffix" "MSU"
260 "effect </br> affect" "affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio" "noun, verb" "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling" "The most <u>common side <b>effects</b> </u>of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system." "Easily confused words" "MSU" 260 "effect </br> affect" "affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio" "noun, verb" "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling" "The most <u>common side <b>effects</b> </u>of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system." "Easily confused words" "MSU"
261 "apogee" "the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively : peak, highest value" " noun" "Latin : apo= ""furthest""+ geo=""earth""=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth,""</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee." "Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 261 "apogee" "the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively : peak, highest value" " noun" "Latin : apo= ""furthest""+ geo=""earth""=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth""</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee." "Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
262 "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "Latin : efficacia ""efficacy, efficiency""" "The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 262 "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "Latin : efficacia ""efficacy, efficiency""" "The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj., noun" "Latin : ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU" 263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj., noun" "Latin : ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU"
264 "ego" "I</br> self " "Greek/Latin root" "ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 264 "ego" "I</br> self " "Greek/Latin root" "ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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286 "enhance" " intensify, increase, augment" "verb" "French via low germanic origine = similar to German ""erhöhe""" "When Jane paints her bedroom yellow she is going to really <b>enhance</b> the room and make it appear brighter." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 286 "enhance" " intensify, increase, augment" "verb" "French via low germanic origine = similar to German ""erhöhe""" "When Jane paints her bedroom yellow she is going to really <b>enhance</b> the room and make it appear brighter." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
287 "enigma" "a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand" "noun" "Latin : aenigma=""riddle""</br>Syn : puzzle, mystery" "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure." "Common GRE" "MSU" 287 "enigma" "a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand" "noun" "Latin : aenigma=""riddle""</br>Syn : puzzle, mystery" "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure." "Common GRE" "MSU"
288 "entitlement" " belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law" "noun" "The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 288 "entitlement" " belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law" "noun" "The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
289 "aquifer" "underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc" " noun" "Latin :aqui- : ""water"" + -fer ""bearing,"" from ferre ""to bear, carry,""" "China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 289 "aquifer" "underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc" " noun" "Latin :aqui- : ""water"" + -fer ""bearing"" from ferre ""to bear, carry""" "China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
290 "ephemeral" "anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day" "adj." "Syn : fleeting, passing, short-lived" "An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 290 "ephemeral" "anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day" "adj." "Syn : fleeting, passing, short-lived" "An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
291 "aquiline" "curved or hooked like an eagle's beak, generally referred to noses." " adj." "Latin aquilinus ""of or like an eagle""" "The Nazi's generally depicted Jews with an <u><b>aquiline</b> nose</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 291 "aquiline" "curved or hooked like an eagle's beak, generally referred to noses." " adj." "Latin aquilinus ""of or like an eagle""" "The Nazi's generally depicted Jews with an <u><b>aquiline</b> nose</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
292 "epi" "upon</br> over " "Greek/Latin root" "epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 292 "epi" "upon</br> over " "Greek/Latin root" "epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "The peasant's simple guileless comments made for refereshing talk" "Common GRE" "MSU" 377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "The peasant's simple guileless comments made for refereshing talk" "Common GRE" "MSU"
378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "1. <u>He hacked a <b>path</b> through the jungle</u> with his panga</br>2. Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a <b>hack.</b>" "Homonym" "MSU" 378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "1. <u>He hacked a <b>path</b> through the jungle</u> with his panga</br>2. Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a <b>hack.</b>" "Homonym" "MSU"
379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana" "adj." "Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : ""used many times over that it has become uninteresting""" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana" "adj." "Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : ""used many times over that it has become uninteresting""" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
380 "assimilate" "to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + simulare ""make similar,"" " "The USA country <b>assimilates</b> immigrants very quickly" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 380 "assimilate" "to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into" " verb" "Latin: ad ""to"" + simulare ""make similar"" " "The USA country <b>assimilates</b> immigrants very quickly" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
381 "harangue" "a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion" "noun" "Syn : tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade" "State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 381 "harangue" "a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion" "noun" "Syn : tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade" "State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
382 "headlong" "headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought:" "adj." " They rushed headlong into marriage." "Common GRE" "MSU" 382 "headlong" "headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought:" "adj." " They rushed headlong into marriage." "Common GRE" "MSU"
383 "hedonism" " the pursuit of pleasure" "noun" "Freddie Mercuy was known to be a great singer and a non-stop hedonist" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 383 "hedonism" " the pursuit of pleasure" "noun" "Freddie Mercuy was known to be a great singer and a non-stop hedonist" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
384 "hetero" "mixed</br> unlike " "Greek/Latin root" "heterogeneous</br> heterosexual</br> heterodox</br> heterodont</br> hetero atom</br> heterocyclic</br> heterozygous</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 384 "hetero" "mixed</br> unlike " "Greek/Latin root" "heterogeneous</br> heterosexual</br> heterodox</br> heterodont</br> hetero atom</br> heterocyclic</br> heterozygous</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
385 "hierarchical" " arranged in rank order or hierarchy" "adj." "<u>The <b>hierarchic</b> structure</u> of the company led to internal problems" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 385 "hierarchical" " arranged in rank order or hierarchy" "adj." "<u>The <b>hierarchic</b> structure</u> of the company led to internal problems" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
386 "homo" "same</br> alike " "Greek/Latin root" "homogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophone" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 386 "homo" "same</br> alike " "Greek/Latin root" "homogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophone" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
387 "astigmatism" "eye defect that prevents proper focus" " noun" "Greek: a- : ""without."" + stigma: ""point,"" =>so an eye that is ""without point"" ,ie. Light can't focus. " "After being <u>diagnosed with an <b>astigmatism</b></u>, Jansen started wearing glasses." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 387 "astigmatism" "eye defect that prevents proper focus" " noun" "Greek: a- : ""without."" + stigma: ""point"" =>so an eye that is ""without point"" ,ie. Light can't focus. " "After being <u>diagnosed with an <b>astigmatism</b></u>, Jansen started wearing glasses." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
388 "homogenous" "of the same or similar kind" "adj." " uniform, identical" "There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 388 "homogenous" "of the same or similar kind" "adj." " uniform, identical" "There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
389 "-hood" "order, quality " "noun " "neighborhood</br> motherhood " "Suffix" "MSU" 389 "-hood" "order, quality " "noun " "neighborhood</br> motherhood " "Suffix" "MSU"
390 "husband" "1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve" "noun" "Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it." "1. My mother's husband is my father.</br>2. Our <u>animal <b>husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. " "Homonym" "MSU" 390 "husband" "1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve" "noun" "Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it." "1. My mother's husband is my father.</br>2. Our <u>animal <b>husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. " "Homonym" "MSU"
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404 "impecunious" "penniless; poor" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" +pecuniosus ""rich, money" "<u>He spent more than he earned, so he was always <b>impecunious</b></u>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 404 "impecunious" "penniless; poor" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" +pecuniosus ""rich, money" "<u>He spent more than he earned, so he was always <b>impecunious</b></u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
405 "impediment" " barrier, hindrance, or obstruction" "noun" "French/Latin in:""into, in"" + gen. pedis: ""foot = >""to shackle the feet""" "I am not letting my broken wrist be an <b>impediment</b> to me keeping fit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 405 "impediment" " barrier, hindrance, or obstruction" "noun" "French/Latin in:""into, in"" + gen. pedis: ""foot = >""to shackle the feet""" "I am not letting my broken wrist be an <b>impediment</b> to me keeping fit" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
406 "imperious" "commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed" "adj." "Latin imperiōsus""command, supreme power, empire.""</br>Syn : arrogant, overbearing, and domineering" "<u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car." "Common GRE" "MSU" 406 "imperious" "commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed" "adj." "Latin imperiōsus""command, supreme power, empire.""</br>Syn : arrogant, overbearing, and domineering" "<u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car." "Common GRE" "MSU"
407 "imperturbable" " remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily" "adj." "French/ Latin : ,in- ""not, opposite of"" + perturbare ""to confuse, disturb""=""that cannot be disturbed""" "<u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining!" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 407 "imperturbable" " remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily" "adj." "French/ Latin : ,in- ""not, opposite of"" + perturbare ""to confuse, disturb""=""that cannot be disturbed""" "<u>The <b>imperturbable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining!" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
408 "implacable" " unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased" "adj." "French/Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" + placabilis ""easily appeased""=unappeasable" "Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 408 "implacable" " unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased" "adj." "French/Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" + placabilis ""easily appeased""=unappeasable" "Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
409 "implication" "insinuation or connotation (v. implicate)" "noun" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= ""an interweaving, an entanglement"" " "<u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets." "Common GRE" "MSU" 409 "implication" "insinuation or connotation (v. implicate)" "noun" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= ""an interweaving, an entanglement"" " "<u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets." "Common GRE" "MSU"
410 "implicit" " implied or insinuated without being directly stated" "adj." "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= ""an interweaving, an entanglement"" " "Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 410 "implicit" " implied or insinuated without being directly stated" "adj." "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= ""an interweaving, an entanglement"" " "Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
411 "imply" "to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)" "verb" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= Meaning ""to involve something unstated as a logical consequence" " She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story." "Common GRE" "MSU" 411 "imply" "to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)" "verb" "Latin :in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + plicare ""to fold""= Meaning ""to involve something unstated as a logical consequence" " She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story." "Common GRE" "MSU"
412 "improvidence" "an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events " "noun" "Latin : im-, ""not,"" and providentia, ""foresight.""</br>Syn : shortsightedness" "Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home." "Common GRE" "MSU" 412 "improvidence" "an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events " "noun" "Latin : im-, ""not"" and providentia, ""foresight.""</br>Syn : shortsightedness" "Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home." "Common GRE" "MSU"
413 "imprudence" " bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions" "noun" "Latin: imprudentem means ""not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate.""</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness" "Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 413 "imprudence" " bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions" "noun" "Latin: imprudentem means ""not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate.""</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness" "Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
414 "impudent" " disrespectful" "adj." "Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful" "The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 414 "impudent" " disrespectful" "adj." "Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful" "The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
415 "in</br> il</br> im</br> ir" "in : Deutscher Stamm : ""in""" "Greek/Latin root" "This is the first of 2 generic meanings of ""in"". The other is </u>'not'</u>" "incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 415 "in</br> il</br> im</br> ir" "in : Deutscher Stamm : ""in""" "Greek/Latin root" "This is the first of 2 generic meanings of ""in"". The other is </u>'not'</u>" "incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
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418 "atrial" "of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart" " adj." "My father was treated for a disorder known as <u><b>atrial</b> flutter</u>, a non-life-threatening condition in which the heart beats less efficiently" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 418 "atrial" "of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart" " adj." "My father was treated for a disorder known as <u><b>atrial</b> flutter</u>, a non-life-threatening condition in which the heart beats less efficiently" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
419 "inchoate" " rudimentary, in the beginning stages" "adj." "of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work" "The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>inchoate</u></b> thoughts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 419 "inchoate" " rudimentary, in the beginning stages" "adj." "of uncertain origin. Probably something like to start strapping up the ox, ie. Start work" "The act of writing forces one to clarify <u>vague <b>inchoate</u></b> thoughts." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
420 "inconclusive" " indeterminate or unresolved" "adj." "Latin: in- ""not, opposite of"" + con :""together"" + -cludere : ""to shut""=>not shut together, not finalised</br>Syn: equivocal, indeterminate, head-to-head, neck and neck, nip and tuck, nisi, indecisive, indeterminate, undetermined" "<u>An autopsy was <b>inconclusive</u></b> on how Mason died." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 420 "inconclusive" " indeterminate or unresolved" "adj." "Latin: in- ""not, opposite of"" + con :""together"" + -cludere : ""to shut""=>not shut together, not finalised</br>Syn: equivocal, indeterminate, head-to-head, neck and neck, nip and tuck, nisi, indecisive, indeterminate, undetermined" "<u>An autopsy was <b>inconclusive</u></b> on how Mason died." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
421 "incorrigible" "not capable of being corrected" "adj." "Latin : in : ""not, opposite of"" + corrigibilis""to correct,""=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate 421 "incorrigible" "not capable of being corrected" "adj." "Latin : in : ""not, opposite of"" + corrigibilis""to correct""=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate
b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient" "The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school." "Common GRE" "MSU" b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient" "The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school." "Common GRE" "MSU"
422 "incredulous (credulous) versus </br> incredible (credible)" "<u>incredulous</u> is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is <u>incredible</u>, then IT is difficult to believe" "adj." "The <b><u>incredulous</b> judge</u> listened to the witness' <b><u>incredible</b> story</u> that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 422 "incredulous (credulous) versus </br> incredible (credible)" "<u>incredulous</u> is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is <u>incredible</u>, then IT is difficult to believe" "adj." "The <b><u>incredulous</b> judge</u> listened to the witness' <b><u>incredible</b> story</u> that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
423 "indebted" " owing money" "adj." "adj. owing gratitude to someone or something" "Because his friend saved him from drowning in the pool, Carl felt <b>indebted</b> to return the favor somehow." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 423 "indebted" " owing money" "adj." "adj. owing gratitude to someone or something" "Because his friend saved him from drowning in the pool, Carl felt <b>indebted</b> to return the favor somehow." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
424 "indefatigable" " cannot be made tired" "adj." "in: ""not"" + de:""toward"" + fatigue:""tiredness"" =>not to bring to tiredness" "The Kenyan marathon <u>runner was <b>indefatigable</b></u>, and finished in 2 hours" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 424 "indefatigable" " cannot be made tired" "adj." "in: ""not"" + de:""toward"" + fatigue:""tiredness"" =>not to bring to tiredness" "The Kenyan marathon <u>runner was <b>indefatigable</b></u>, and finished in 2 hours" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
425 "indelible" "permanent; unerasable; strong" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not""+ delere ""destroy, blot out"" => cannot be erased" "The Queen <u>made an <b>indelible</b> impression</u> on her subjects." "Common GRE" "MSU" 425 "indelible" "permanent; unerasable; strong" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not""+ delere ""destroy, blot out"" => cannot be erased" "The Queen <u>made an <b>indelible</b> impression</u> on her subjects." "Common GRE" "MSU"
426 "indigenous </br> indigent" "1. local, native </br> </br>2. poor, needy" "adj." "The <b>indigenous</b> population was hungry and <b>indigent</b>" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 426 "indigenous </br> indigent" "1. local, native </br> </br>2. poor, needy" "adj." "The <b>indigenous</b> population was hungry and <b>indigent</b>" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
427 "indolent" " lazy" "adj." "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,""" "The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 427 "indolent" " lazy" "adj." "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless""" "The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
428 "-ine" "having the nature or characteristic of " "adj., noun " "feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine " "Suffix" "MSU" 428 "-ine" "having the nature or characteristic of " "adj., noun " "feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine " "Suffix" "MSU"
429 "ineffable" "undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable" "adj." "The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was <b>ineffable.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 429 "ineffable" "undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable" "adj." "The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was <b>ineffable.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
430 "attrition" "1. wearing down by rubbing against each other. </br>2. gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment" " noun" "Latin:""abrasion, scraping, the rubbing of one thing against another""" "1. WW1 was a classic war of attrition.</br>2. The CEO decided to reduce costs by not replacing personnel lost to natural <b>attrition</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 430 "attrition" "1. wearing down by rubbing against each other. </br>2. gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment" " noun" "Latin:""abrasion, scraping, the rubbing of one thing against another""" "1. WW1 was a classic war of attrition.</br>2. The CEO decided to reduce costs by not replacing personnel lost to natural <b>attrition</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
431 "infer" " to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts)" "verb" "Latin in- ""in"" + ferre ""to carry, to bear,""=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning,""" "New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 431 "infer" " to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts)" "verb" "Latin in- ""in"" + ferre ""to carry, to bear""=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning""" "New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
432 "imply </br> infer " "Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion" "verb" "The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 432 "imply </br> infer " "Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion" "verb" "The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
433 "ingenious" "clever: (n: ingenuity)" "adj." "Latin : In=in + genious=born, ie. for inborn talent" "She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis." "Common GRE" "MSU" 433 "ingenious" "clever: (n: ingenuity)" "adj." "Latin : In=in + genious=born, ie. for inborn talent" "She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis." "Common GRE" "MSU"
434 "augury" "sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens" " noun" "Latin ""augur"", a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by observing signs" "According to the psychic, the <u>black cat was an <b>augury </b></u>of my impending death." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 434 "augury" "sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens" " noun" "Latin ""augur"", a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by observing signs" "According to the psychic, the <u>black cat was an <b>augury </b></u>of my impending death." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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437 "inhibit" "to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited)" "verb" "PIE / Latin : in= not + hibere = have (haben auf Deutsch) => to hinder</br> Syn : a) hinder, impede b)conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress c) hold back, keep, keep back, restrain " "1. Contact between young adults was inhibited by strict social customs</br>2. The trace component inhibited the rate of a chemical reaction " "Common GRE" "MSU" 437 "inhibit" "to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited)" "verb" "PIE / Latin : in= not + hibere = have (haben auf Deutsch) => to hinder</br> Syn : a) hinder, impede b)conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress c) hold back, keep, keep back, restrain " "1. Contact between young adults was inhibited by strict social customs</br>2. The trace component inhibited the rate of a chemical reaction " "Common GRE" "MSU"
438 "inimical" " harmful or hostile" "adj." "Latin inimicus ""unfriendly; an enemy""" "NATO is seen to be <b>inimical</b> to the best interests of the Russian people." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 438 "inimical" " harmful or hostile" "adj." "Latin inimicus ""unfriendly; an enemy""" "NATO is seen to be <b>inimical</b> to the best interests of the Russian people." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
439 "avocation" "activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment" " noun" "A vocation is the work you do because you have to; an avocation is what you do for pleasure, not pay." "My father says that gardening is the type of <b>avocation</b> he enjoys in his spare time." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 439 "avocation" "activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment" " noun" "A vocation is the work you do because you have to; an avocation is what you do for pleasure, not pay." "My father says that gardening is the type of <b>avocation</b> he enjoys in his spare time." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
440 "innocuous" "harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion" "adj." "from in- ""not"" + nocuus ""hurtful,""</br> Syn: a) harmless, innoxious b) innocent, harmless c) unobjectionable, inoffensive" "Because the virus was <b>innocuous</b>, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 440 "innocuous" "harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion" "adj." "from in- ""not"" + nocuus ""hurtful""</br> Syn: a) harmless, innoxious b) innocent, harmless c) unobjectionable, inoffensive" "Because the virus was <b>innocuous</b>, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
441 "inscrutable" " enigmatic, incomprehensible" "adj." "in- ""not, opposite of"" + scrutari ""examine, ransack""=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable" "Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 441 "inscrutable" " enigmatic, incomprehensible" "adj." "in- ""not, opposite of"" + scrutari ""examine, ransack""=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable" "Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
442 "insensible" "barely able to be perceived" "adj." "Wayne was rendered <b>insensible</b> by a blow to the head. </br> They were <b>insensibile</b> to the suffering of others.:" "Common GRE" "MSU" 442 "insensible" "barely able to be perceived" "adj." "Wayne was rendered <b>insensible</b> by a blow to the head. </br> They were <b>insensibile</b> to the suffering of others.:" "Common GRE" "MSU"
443 "insensible </br> insensitive" "When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills" "adj. " "X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 443 "insensible </br> insensitive" "When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills" "adj. " "X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
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452 "intractable" "difficult to manage or mold" "adj." "in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild 452 "intractable" "difficult to manage or mold" "adj." "in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild
e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable" "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable" "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
453 "azure" "sky blue; light purplish-blue" " adj." "Jane has a ring with an <u><b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 453 "azure" "sky blue; light purplish-blue" " adj." "Jane has a ring with an <u><b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
454 "intransigent" " uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, immovable, unwilling to change " "adj." "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 454 "intransigent" " uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, immovable, unwilling to change " "adj." "in- : ""not"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
455 "intrepid" " bold and adventurous" "adj." "in- ""not"" + trepidus ""alarmed,tremble"".=> no fear </br> same root as trepidation=fear" "To be an astronaut, you must be an <b>intrepid</b> person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 455 "intrepid" " bold and adventurous" "adj." "in- ""not"" + trepidus ""alarmed,tremble"".=> no fear </br> same root as trepidation=fear" "To be an astronaut, you must be an <b>intrepid</b> person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
456 "inveterate" " ingrained, habitual" "adj." " associated with chronic disease in middle English. Now refers to something that is a signature habit with a person. </br>Syn : chronic, usual" "Mark is an inveterate liar who could not tell the truth even if you paid him" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 456 "inveterate" " ingrained, habitual" "adj." " associated with chronic disease in middle English. Now refers to something that is a signature habit with a person. </br>Syn : chronic, usual" "Mark is an inveterate liar who could not tell the truth even if you paid him" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
457 "invulnerable" " indestructible, impervious to harm" "adj." "Syn : unconquerable, protected, safesecure, air-tight, airtight, bombproof, shellproof, defendable, defensible, impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, tight, sheltered, untouchable" "Gunners shot at the beach from <b>invulnerable</b> positions on the cliffs" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 457 "invulnerable" " indestructible, impervious to harm" "adj." "Syn : unconquerable, protected, safesecure, air-tight, airtight, bombproof, shellproof, defendable, defensible, impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, tight, sheltered, untouchable" "Gunners shot at the beach from <b>invulnerable</b> positions on the cliffs" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -471,7 +472,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
467 "-ive" "causing " "Suffix" "conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive " "Suffix" "MSU" 467 "-ive" "causing " "Suffix" "conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive " "Suffix" "MSU"
468 "-ize" "to make (like) " "verb " "emphasize</br> anthropomorphize " "Suffix" "MSU" 468 "-ize" "to make (like) " "verb " "emphasize</br> anthropomorphize " "Suffix" "MSU"
469 "parricide" "Person who kills a parent or near relative" "adj." "Latin : parus ""relative"" + cida ""killer""=> killer of relative</br> see -cide (nr. 150)" "The young criminal committed <b>parricide</b> in the hope of getting the inheritance early. " "AMB" "RATMW" 469 "parricide" "Person who kills a parent or near relative" "adj." "Latin : parus ""relative"" + cida ""killer""=> killer of relative</br> see -cide (nr. 150)" "The young criminal committed <b>parricide</b> in the hope of getting the inheritance early. " "AMB" "RATMW"
470 "laconic" " taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words" "adj." "Persons from Lakonia,Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words.</br>Syn : brief, concise, terse" "Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, ""If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground,"" the laconic ' reply was, ""If.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 470 "laconic" " taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words" "adj." "Persons from Lakonia,Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words.</br>Syn : brief, concise, terse" "Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, ""If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground"" the laconic ' reply was, ""If.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj." "Middle English from Latin latēre : ""to lie hidden.""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years." "Common GRE" "MSU" 471 "latent" "potentially existing but not presently evident or realized" "adj." "Middle English from Latin latēre : ""to lie hidden.""</br>Syn:possible, potential" "If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years." "Common GRE" "MSU"
472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 472 "laud" "praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner" "verb" "Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn" "Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
473 "doctrinaire" "unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding" " adj." "from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive" "The <u>leftest <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 473 "doctrinaire" "unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding" " adj." "from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive" "The <u>leftest <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@ -488,14 +489,14 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
484 "bailiff" "legal officer to whom some degree of authority, eg. Maintaining order in courtroom" " noun" "The job varies per country. In the UK, they normally execute repossessions. In both cases, they act on orders of the court." "A teary Gregorio waved to onlookers <u>as <b>bailiffs</b> led him away</u>in handcuffs." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 484 "bailiff" "legal officer to whom some degree of authority, eg. Maintaining order in courtroom" " noun" "The job varies per country. In the UK, they normally execute repossessions. In both cases, they act on orders of the court." "A teary Gregorio waved to onlookers <u>as <b>bailiffs</b> led him away</u>in handcuffs." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
485 "baleful" "portending evil; harmful in intent or effect." " adj." "Syn: forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister, threatening" "The witness was frightened when the defendant gave her a <u><b>baleful</b> glance</u> filled with hatred." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 485 "baleful" "portending evil; harmful in intent or effect." " adj." "Syn: forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister, threatening" "The witness was frightened when the defendant gave her a <u><b>baleful</b> glance</u> filled with hatred." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
486 "doggerel" "poor verse; of crude or irregular construction" " noun" "Probably from pejorative suffix -rel + dog " "William McGonagall <u>wrote such bad <b>doggerel</u></b> that he would regularly get belted with rotten eggs, tomatoes and the like during his poetic readings." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 486 "doggerel" "poor verse; of crude or irregular construction" " noun" "Probably from pejorative suffix -rel + dog " "William McGonagall <u>wrote such bad <b>doggerel</u></b> that he would regularly get belted with rotten eggs, tomatoes and the like during his poetic readings." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
487 "beatific" "completely happy and contented; showing or producing exalted joy" " adj." "Latin beatus ""blessed, happy,"" + -ficus ""making doing=>make/doing blessed/happy</br>Syn: angelic, angelical, sainted, saintlike, saintly" "The bride looked angelic and <u>wore a <b>beatific</b> expression</u> as she walked down the aisle." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 487 "beatific" "completely happy and contented; showing or producing exalted joy" " adj." "Latin beatus ""blessed, happy"" + -ficus ""making doing=>make/doing blessed/happy</br>Syn: angelic, angelical, sainted, saintlike, saintly" "The bride looked angelic and <u>wore a <b>beatific</b> expression</u> as she walked down the aisle." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
488 "lugubrious" "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" "adj." "Latin lugubris ""mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,""</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad" "After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months" "Common GRE" "MSU" 488 "lugubrious" "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" "adj." "Latin lugubris ""mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning""</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad" "After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months" "Common GRE" "MSU"
489 "lumber" "1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace." "noun, verb" "(2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. " "Homonym" "MSU" 489 "lumber" "1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace." "noun, verb" "(2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. " "Homonym" "MSU"
490 "luminous" "softly bright or radiant" "adj." "Latin luminosus ""shining, full of light, conspicuous,""" "One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 490 "luminous" "softly bright or radiant" "adj." "Latin luminosus ""shining, full of light, conspicuous""" "One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
491 "-ly" "like " "adv." "clearly</br> fearlessly " "Suffix" "MSU" 491 "-ly" "like " "adv." "clearly</br> fearlessly " "Suffix" "MSU"
492 "macro" "large " "Greek/Latin root" "macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 492 "macro" "large " "Greek/Latin root" "macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
493 "beatitude" "blessedness; state of extreme happiness" " noun" "Syn: cerulean, lazuline, sapphire, sky-blue" "Jane has a ring with an <b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 493 "beatitude" "blessedness; state of extreme happiness" " noun" "Syn: cerulean, lazuline, sapphire, sky-blue" "Jane has a ring with an <b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
494 "magnanimity" "nobility and generosity of spirit" "noun" "Latin : magnus ""great"" + animus ""mind, soul, spirit""=>""having a great soul,"" " "Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 494 "magnanimity" "nobility and generosity of spirit" "noun" "Latin : magnus ""great"" + animus ""mind, soul, spirit""=>""having a great soul"" " "Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
495 "maladroit" " clumsy, awkward, inept whether in movement or in words" "adj." "from French word of same meaning</br>It means clumsy, but with a hint of overall incompetence.</br>Syn: bumbling, bungling, butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, left-handed, inept, tactless, uncoordinated, awkward" "1. His own party criticizes what many call his <b>maladroit</b> communication on an anxiety-inducing subject.</br>2. a <b>maladroit</b> movement of his hand caused the car to swerve" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 495 "maladroit" " clumsy, awkward, inept whether in movement or in words" "adj." "from French word of same meaning</br>It means clumsy, but with a hint of overall incompetence.</br>Syn: bumbling, bungling, butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, left-handed, inept, tactless, uncoordinated, awkward" "1. His own party criticizes what many call his <b>maladroit</b> communication on an anxiety-inducing subject.</br>2. a <b>maladroit</b> movement of his hand caused the car to swerve" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
496 "malevolent" "malicious; evil; having or showing ill will " "adj." "Latin: male ""badly"" + volentem ""to wish""=>ill-disposed, spiteful, envious" "Failure made him <b>malevolent</b> toward those who were successful”</br> ant. Benevolent" "Common GRE" "MSU" 496 "malevolent" "malicious; evil; having or showing ill will " "adj." "Latin: male ""badly"" + volentem ""to wish""=>ill-disposed, spiteful, envious" "Failure made him <b>malevolent</b> toward those who were successful”</br> ant. Benevolent" "Common GRE" "MSU"
497 "bedeck" "adorn or ornament in a showy fashion" " verb" "Deutscher Stamm : bedecken" "Each Advent we <b>bedeck</b> our front tree with a scattering of small lights. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 497 "bedeck" "adorn or ornament in a showy fashion" " verb" "Deutscher Stamm : bedecken" "Each Advent we <b>bedeck</b> our front tree with a scattering of small lights. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@ -514,12 +515,12 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
510 "misnomer" "incorrect name or word for something" "noun" "self explanatory : mis-named" "Some historians claimed that China was the likely source of the deadliest flu pandemic in history, the 1918 Spanish Flu — a <b>misnomer</b> itself." "Common GRE" "MSU" 510 "misnomer" "incorrect name or word for something" "noun" "self explanatory : mis-named" "Some historians claimed that China was the likely source of the deadliest flu pandemic in history, the 1918 Spanish Flu — a <b>misnomer</b> itself." "Common GRE" "MSU"
511 "misogynist" "one who hates or distrusts women" "noun" "Greek : miso- ""hatred"" +gynḗ ""a woman."" + -ist""= person who hates women</br>misandrist=hates or distrusts men" "Others stated the women were not the property of men and called the rapper a <b>misogynist</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 511 "misogynist" "one who hates or distrusts women" "noun" "Greek : miso- ""hatred"" +gynḗ ""a woman."" + -ist""= person who hates women</br>misandrist=hates or distrusts men" "Others stated the women were not the property of men and called the rapper a <b>misogynist</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
512 "beguile" "mislead; delude; deceive by guile" " verb" "Middle English, guile involves deceit, to beguile means to spend time pleasantly, even if it involves trickery.</br>Syn: becharm, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance" "The car salesman <u>tried to <b>beguile</b> the customer</u> with an offer of free gas for a year." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 512 "beguile" "mislead; delude; deceive by guile" " verb" "Middle English, guile involves deceit, to beguile means to spend time pleasantly, even if it involves trickery.</br>Syn: becharm, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance" "The car salesman <u>tried to <b>beguile</b> the customer</u> with an offer of free gas for a year." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
513 "mitigate" "lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of" "verb" "Latin: mītis ""soft"" + agere ""to do/act,"" => ""to soften.""" "He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 513 "mitigate" "lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of" "verb" "Latin: mītis ""soft"" + agere ""to do/act"" => ""to soften.""" "He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
514 "mit</br> miss" "send " "Greek/Latin root" "mission</br> transmit</br> remit " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 514 "mit</br> miss" "send " "Greek/Latin root" "mission</br> transmit</br> remit " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
515 "beleaguer" "1. besiege or attack; harass; surround with troops</br>2. to constantly request, ask or annoy" " verb" "Deutsch : belagern, stürmen</br>Syn1 besiege, circumvent, hem in, surround</br>Syn2: badger, bug, pester, tease" "2. The babysitter found the children annoying because <u>they <b>beleaguered</b> her with requests</u> for candy, cookies, games, and piggyback rides all at the same time" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 515 "beleaguer" "1. besiege or attack; harass; surround with troops</br>2. to constantly request, ask or annoy" " verb" "Deutsch : belagern, stürmen</br>Syn1 besiege, circumvent, hem in, surround</br>Syn2: badger, bug, pester, tease" "2. The babysitter found the children annoying because <u>they <b>beleaguered</b> her with requests</u> for candy, cookies, games, and piggyback rides all at the same time" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
516 "mollify" "1. cause to be more favorably inclined</br>2. to soften" "verb" "Latin mollificare ""make soft, mollify""</br>Syn : 1. appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate </br>2. soften, season, temper" "She managed to <b>mollify</b> the angry customer" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 516 "mollify" "1. cause to be more favorably inclined</br>2. to soften" "verb" "Latin mollificare ""make soft, mollify""</br>Syn : 1. appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate </br>2. soften, season, temper" "She managed to <b>mollify</b> the angry customer" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
517 "mono" "one</br> single " "Greek/Latin root" "monocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 517 "mono" "one</br> single " "Greek/Latin root" "monocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
518 "monotony" " boredom and repetition" "adj." "Greek: monos ""single, alone"" + tonos ""tone=>""of one and the same tone,""</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness" "He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 518 "monotony" " boredom and repetition" "adj." "Greek: monos ""single, alone"" + tonos ""tone=>""of one and the same tone""</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness" "He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
519 "mor(t)" "death " "Greek/Latin root" "mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal=certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund=dying</br> decaying immortal=living forever</br> unable to die" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 519 "mor(t)" "death " "Greek/Latin root" "mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal=certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund=dying</br> decaying immortal=living forever</br> unable to die" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "Syn: scarf" "(2. Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU" 520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "Syn: scarf" "(2. Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU"
521 "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adj." "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: ""of this world, worldly, terrestrial"" " "Going about his everyday routine, <u>the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 521 "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adj." "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: ""of this world, worldly, terrestrial"" " "Going about his everyday routine, <u>the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -527,7 +528,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
523 "naïv" " inexperienced or gullible" "adj." "Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly" "He was so <b>naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 523 "naïv" " inexperienced or gullible" "adj." "Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly" "He was so <b>naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
524 "benediction" "blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes" " noun" "Latin: bene ""well"" + dicere ""to say, speak""=>to bless" "Today <u>the Pope will make a <b>benediction</b></u> for all those who are sick and hungry." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 524 "benediction" "blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes" " noun" "Latin: bene ""well"" + dicere ""to say, speak""=>to bless" "Today <u>the Pope will make a <b>benediction</b></u> for all those who are sick and hungry." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
525 "nefarious" "wicked</br> evil " "adj." "Latin: ne- ""not"" + fas ""right, lawful""=>""wicked in the extreme""</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked" "Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 525 "nefarious" "wicked</br> evil " "adj." "Latin: ne- ""not"" + fas ""right, lawful""=>""wicked in the extreme""</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked" "Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
526 "neglect" " to abandon or leave uncared-for" "verb/noun" "Latin: nec ""not"" + legere ""pick up, select,""=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard, " "1. (as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2. (as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 526 "neglect" " to abandon or leave uncared-for" "verb/noun" "Latin: nec ""not"" + legere ""pick up, select""=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard, " "1. (as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2. (as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
527 "-ness" "state of " "adj., noun" "carelessness</br> uselessness " "Suffix" "MSU" 527 "-ness" "state of " "adj., noun" "carelessness</br> uselessness " "Suffix" "MSU"
528 "bilious" "1. suffering from indigestion; </br>2. appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly, green</br>3. irritable" " adj." "root word bile, a foul green fluid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder to assist with digestion" "3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 528 "bilious" "1. suffering from indigestion; </br>2. appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly, green</br>3. irritable" " adj." "root word bile, a foul green fluid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder to assist with digestion" "3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
529 "nomen" "name " "Greek/Latin root" "noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 529 "nomen" "name " "Greek/Latin root" "noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
@ -555,7 +556,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
551 "opportunism" " the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics" "noun" " Kevin’s <b>opportunism</b> led him to investing in any business idea he came up with, which in the long term led to failure" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 551 "opportunism" " the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics" "noun" " Kevin’s <b>opportunism</b> led him to investing in any business idea he came up with, which in the long term led to failure" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
552 "bounty" "1. copious abundance. </br>2. payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military" " noun" "same word root as bonus" "1. <u>A <b>bounty</b> of qualified, enthusiastic candidate</u>s vied for the company’s newest management position</br>2. News filtered through that <ub>Moscow offered <b>bounties</u></b> to Afghan militants who killed U.S. soldiers." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 552 "bounty" "1. copious abundance. </br>2. payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military" " noun" "same word root as bonus" "1. <u>A <b>bounty</b> of qualified, enthusiastic candidate</u>s vied for the company’s newest management position</br>2. News filtered through that <ub>Moscow offered <b>bounties</u></b> to Afghan militants who killed U.S. soldiers." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
553 "oscillate" "move or swing from side to side regularly" "verb" "The pendulum <b>oscillated </b> from left to right" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 553 "oscillate" "move or swing from side to side regularly" "verb" "The pendulum <b>oscillated </b> from left to right" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
554 "ossified" "turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:" "adj." "The root is ossify, ""to turn into bone,"" from the Latin word for ""bone,"" os." " The <b>ossified</b> culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out." "Common GRE" "MSU" 554 "ossified" "turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:" "adj." "The root is ossify, ""to turn into bone"" from the Latin word for ""bone"" os." " The <b>ossified</b> culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out." "Common GRE" "MSU"
555 "ostentatious" " overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth" "adj." "Latin word ostentare, ""to display,</br> Syn : pretentious, flaunty, flamboyant, showy, splashy" "Owning a mansion doesn’t imply <b>ostentation</b>, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 555 "ostentatious" " overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth" "adj." "Latin word ostentare, ""to display,</br> Syn : pretentious, flaunty, flamboyant, showy, splashy" "Owning a mansion doesn’t imply <b>ostentation</b>, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
556 "outstrip" " to overtake or outrun" "verb" "“If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym,” the coach told his athletes." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 556 "outstrip" " to overtake or outrun" "verb" "“If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym,” the coach told his athletes." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf" "the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 557 "overshadow" " to literally cast a shadow over" "verb" "v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf" "the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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562 "patently" " blatant, obvious" "adj." "Latin : patere = ""lie open"" or ""be open.""</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. " "It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hatesspinach.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 562 "patently" " blatant, obvious" "adj." "Latin : patere = ""lie open"" or ""be open.""</br>patently as an adjective serves to emphasize how apparent or clear your observation is. " "It's <b><u>patently</b> clear</u> that your 10 year old son hatesspinach.""" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
563 "pater" "father " "Greek/Latin root" "paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 563 "pater" "father " "Greek/Latin root" "paternal</br>paternity</br>patricide " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
564 "bridle" "headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins" " noun" "1. With the <b>bridle</b> attached to the reins, the girl tugged the reins pulling the horse’s head to its chest</br>2. His common sense is a <b>bridle</b> to his quick temper." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 564 "bridle" "headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins" " noun" "1. With the <b>bridle</b> attached to the reins, the girl tugged the reins pulling the horse’s head to its chest</br>2. His common sense is a <b>bridle</b> to his quick temper." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
565 "peccadillo" "a small sin or fault" "noun" "Spanish peccado: ""sin,"" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin." "He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please" "Common GRE" "MSU" 565 "peccadillo" "a small sin or fault" "noun" "Spanish peccado: ""sin"" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin." "He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please" "Common GRE" "MSU"
566 "ped" "foot " "Greek/Latin root" "pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 566 "ped" "foot " "Greek/Latin root" "pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
567 "brimful" "full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow" " adj." "brim is the top edge of a cup or glass" "My parents are <b>brimful</b> of chicken and brocoli" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 567 "brimful" "full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow" " adj." "brim is the top edge of a cup or glass" "My parents are <b>brimful</b> of chicken and brocoli" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
568 "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adj." "Pedantic means ""like a pedant,"" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality." "When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 568 "pedantic" " overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry)." "adj." "Pedantic means ""like a pedant"" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality." "When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 569 "pedestrian" "1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill" "adj." "Latin pedester meaning ""going on foot"" but also ""plain.""</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different !" "A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
570 "perfidious" "deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)" "adj." "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek" "Common GRE" "MSU" 570 "perfidious" "deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)" "adj." "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek" "Common GRE" "MSU"
571 "perfidy" " treachery or deceit" "noun" "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 571 "perfidy" " treachery or deceit" "noun" "Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere ""to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed." "Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
572 "perfunctory" " done without much effort, care, or thought" "adj." "Latin: per ""through"" + fungi ""perform""=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit,""" "When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 572 "perfunctory" " done without much effort, care, or thought" "adj." "Latin: per ""through"" + fungi ""perform""=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit""" "When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
573 "peri" "around " "Greek/Latin root" "peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 573 "peri" "around " "Greek/Latin root" "peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
574 "peripheral" " 1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important" "adj." "Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system" "1. a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2. energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 574 "peripheral" " 1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important" "adj." "Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system" "1. a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2. energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
575 "permeate" " to pervade or penetrate throughout" "verb" "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass,""=>pass through</br>" "The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 575 "permeate" " to pervade or penetrate throughout" "verb" "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass""=>pass through</br>" "The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
576 "perseverance" " persistence in the face of obstacles" "noun" "Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance" "The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 576 "perseverance" " persistence in the face of obstacles" "noun" "Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance" "The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
577 "peruse" "1. to read something carefully and closely </br>2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning !)" "verb" "(context is important for this word)</br>Syn : browse or skim" "1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b><u>peruse</b> the bookshelves</u> in the bookstore" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 577 "peruse" "1. to read something carefully and closely </br>2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning !)" "verb" "(context is important for this word)</br>Syn : browse or skim" "1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b><u>peruse</b> the bookshelves</u> in the bookstore" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
578 "pervasive" " found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation" "adj." "As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 578 "pervasive" " found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation" "adj." "As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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2. a crime (especially a robbery)</br> 2. a crime (especially a robbery)</br>
3. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces" " noun" "1. Deutsch : Kapriole</br>2. Deutsch : Wortsstamm ""kapern"", aber nicht Seejacking aber Raub </br>3. Kaper (zum essen)" "1. Grandpa insisted he was<u> too old for that type of <b>caper</b></u> and wouldn’t play such trivial games with us</br>2. Suspense oozes through this Netflix <u><b>caper</b> series</u> about a carefully curated team of robbers </br>3. Stirr the onions into the <b>caper</b> sauce." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 3. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces" " noun" "1. Deutsch : Kapriole</br>2. Deutsch : Wortsstamm ""kapern"", aber nicht Seejacking aber Raub </br>3. Kaper (zum essen)" "1. Grandpa insisted he was<u> too old for that type of <b>caper</b></u> and wouldn’t play such trivial games with us</br>2. Suspense oozes through this Netflix <u><b>caper</b> series</u> about a carefully curated team of robbers </br>3. Stirr the onions into the <b>caper</b> sauce." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
615 "precursor" " a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:" "noun" " The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 615 "precursor" " a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:" "noun" " The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
616 "prescient" " knowing things before they happen, prophetic" "adj." "Latin prefix pre-: ""before,"" + science: ""to know""=> ""know beforehand.</br>" "Extraordinarily <b>prescient</b>, the 1905 book accurately predicted what is going on in today’s times. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 616 "prescient" " knowing things before they happen, prophetic" "adj." "Latin prefix pre-: ""before"" + science: ""to know""=> ""know beforehand.</br>" "Extraordinarily <b>prescient</b>, the 1905 book accurately predicted what is going on in today’s times. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
617 "presumptuous" "going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous" "adj." "It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 617 "presumptuous" "going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous" "adj." "It is somewhat <b>presumptuous</b> to assume you know more about medicine than your doctor." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
618 "prevail" "1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade" "verb" "Latin"": ""before"" + valere ""have power, be strong""=>be successful, have power" "Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 618 "prevail" "1. to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent </br>2. v. to convince or persuade" "verb" "Latin"": ""before"" + valere ""have power, be strong""=>be successful, have power" "Even though our troops are tired and hungry, we will <b>prevail</b> against the enemy" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
619 "capitalize" "1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters" " verb" "1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 619 "capitalize" "1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters" " verb" "1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@ -631,7 +632,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
625 "captious" "nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument" " adj." "Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding." "When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 625 "captious" "nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument" " adj." "Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding." "When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
626 "prodigious" " enormous, immense, gigantic" "adj." "French/Latin" "As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 626 "prodigious" " enormous, immense, gigantic" "adj." "French/Latin" "As evidenced by Two-Ton Tina's weight, she has a <b>prodigious</b> appetite. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj." "Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift" "The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 627 "profligate" " extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way" "adj." "Profligate behavior is a lot of fun, but you'll regret it later</br>Syn: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, riotous, extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift" "The <b>profligate</b> ways of the Southern European states has led to them being seriously indebted during the financial crisis" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "French : prolifère ""producing offspring,""" "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 628 "proliferate" "grow rapidly" "verb" "French : prolifère ""producing offspring""" "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
629 "carapace" "hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles" " noun" "French carapace ""tortoise shell""" "The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 629 "carapace" "hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles" " noun" "French carapace ""tortoise shell""" "The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 630 "propitiate" " to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action" "verb" "v. to appease someone who is angry" "They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 631 "propriety" " appropriateness, manners, decorum" "noun" "The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -651,7 +652,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj." "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 645 "relentless" " never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent" "adj." "<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj." "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 646 "relevant" " relating to the topic or issue at hand" "adj." "According to the judge, the witness’ identification of the suspect was not relevant because of her poor eyesight." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
647 "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is above reproach" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 647 "reproach" " to scold or express criticism" "verb" "As a law enforcement officer, Jack must always make sure his behavior is above reproach" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove)." "noun" "Old French reprove ""reproach, rejection,""</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval" "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house." "Common GRE" "MSU" 648 "reproof" "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove)." "noun" "Old French reprove ""reproach, rejection""</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval" "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house." "Common GRE" "MSU"
649 "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 649 "repudiate" " to renounce or disown" "verb" "During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
650 "carnage" "massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle" " noun" "Syn: butchery, mass murder, massacre, slaughter" "The suicide bomber left immeasurable <b>carnage</b> in the mall." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 650 "carnage" "massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle" " noun" "Syn: butchery, mass murder, massacre, slaughter" "The suicide bomber left immeasurable <b>carnage</b> in the mall." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
651 "rescind" " to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul" "verb" "Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate" "In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 651 "rescind" " to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul" "verb" "Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate" "In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
@ -661,7 +662,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
655 "reverent" "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration" "adj." "During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 655 "reverent" "feeling or showing profound respect or veneration" "adj." "During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
656 "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 656 "rhetoric" " the art of effective communication (written or verbal)" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>" "The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 657 "riparia" "river " "Greek/Latin root" "riparian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute,""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health.”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health.”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "Greekrom kata ""down"" + klyzein : to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood" "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "Greekrom kata ""down"" + klyzein : to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood" "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@ -687,13 +688,13 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
681 "cavil" "criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections" " verb" "</br>Syn : carp, chicane, quibble, quiddity" "Because my sister is so hard to please, she will <u><b>cavil</b> about the smallest of things.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 681 "cavil" "criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections" " verb" "</br>Syn : carp, chicane, quibble, quiddity" "Because my sister is so hard to please, she will <u><b>cavil</b> about the smallest of things.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
682 "specious" "plausible but false" "adj." "Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 682 "specious" "plausible but false" "adj." "Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
683 "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adj." "Greek : ""scattered.""" "<u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 683 "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adj." "Greek : ""scattered.""" "<u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "Latin : spurius (n.) ""illegitimate child,""</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative" "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "Latin : spurius (n.) ""illegitimate child""</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative" "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
685 "stolid" " calm and dependable" "adj." "Syn: dependable"" or ""calm,"" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — ""empty,"" ""blank,"" and ""vacant," "He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 685 "stolid" " calm and dependable" "adj." "Syn: dependable"" or ""calm"" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — ""empty"" ""blank"" and ""vacant," "He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
686 "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "verb, noun" "1. The beau <b>strutted</b> up and down the boardwalk, as if he were convinced he was God's greatest gift to all mankind.</br>2. Because the <b>struts</b> were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "Homonym" "MSU" 686 "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "verb, noun" "1. The beau <b>strutted</b> up and down the boardwalk, as if he were convinced he was God's greatest gift to all mankind.</br>2. Because the <b>struts</b> were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "Homonym" "MSU"
687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
688 "substantiate" "1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen" "verb" "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen" "1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 688 "substantiate" "1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen" "verb" "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen" "1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "Latin : sub, : ""underneath,"" + vertere, ""to turn.""=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)" "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "Latin : sub, : ""underneath"" + vertere, ""to turn.""=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)" "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
692 "superbly" "excellently" "adj." "Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously" "The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 692 "superbly" "excellently" "adj." "Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously" "The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
693 "superficial" "1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious;</br>3. of little substance or significance" "adj." "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU" 693 "superficial" "1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious;</br>3. of little substance or significance" "adj." "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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713 "usurpation" "1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission" "verb" "Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2 : encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation" "1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. " "AMB" "RATMW" 713 "usurpation" "1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission" "verb" "Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2 : encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation" "1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. " "AMB" "RATMW"
714 "prescind" "Cut off abruptly or prematurely" "verb" "Latin: pre- =""before"" + scindere =""to cut/split""=> ""cutting off"" one's attention from a subject." "There is an opportunity <u>to <b>prescind</b> from emotion</u> and think critically about this very important subject" "AMB" "RATMW" 714 "prescind" "Cut off abruptly or prematurely" "verb" "Latin: pre- =""before"" + scindere =""to cut/split""=> ""cutting off"" one's attention from a subject." "There is an opportunity <u>to <b>prescind</b> from emotion</u> and think critically about this very important subject" "AMB" "RATMW"
715 "trans" "across " "Greek/Latin root" "transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient</br> transvaal" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 715 "trans" "across " "Greek/Latin root" "transport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify </brtransit</br> transient</br> transvaal" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
716 "transient" " passes quickly; short-lived" "adj." "Latin transire, ""to pass over,""</br>Often used formally with the ""nature"", ""threat"", ""source"" & ""cause""</br>can also be used for quickly changing things, like a transient feeling or facial expression</br>Syn:ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transitory, impermanent, temporary" "The snow is <b>transient</b> and will melt as soon as the sun appears." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 716 "transient" " passes quickly; short-lived" "adj." "Latin transire, ""to pass over""</br>Often used formally with the ""nature"", ""threat"", ""source"" & ""cause""</br>can also be used for quickly changing things, like a transient feeling or facial expression</br>Syn:ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transitory, impermanent, temporary" "The snow is <b>transient</b> and will melt as soon as the sun appears." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
717 "turpitude" "depravity; baseness" "noun" " Latin turpitudo: ""repulsiveness.""</br>Syn : depravity" "Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude." "Common GRE" "MSU" 717 "turpitude" "depravity; baseness" "noun" " Latin turpitudo: ""repulsiveness.""</br>Syn : depravity" "Prisons are filled with criminals who have engaged in acts of moral turpitude." "Common GRE" "MSU"
718 "chthonic" "Relating to or inhabiting the underworld." "adj." "Greek khthonios ""of the earth, in the earth""</br>Usually about mythological creatures, but also, perhaps about our creepy basement</br> word frequency : every 195 k pages!" "Rammstein's song ""die Sonne"" is filled with <b>chthonic</b> scenes of dwarf miners intertwined with Snow White fantasies." "AMB" "RATMW" 718 "chthonic" "Relating to or inhabiting the underworld." "adj." "Greek khthonios ""of the earth, in the earth""</br>Usually about mythological creatures, but also, perhaps about our creepy basement</br> word frequency : every 195 k pages!" "Rammstein's song ""die Sonne"" is filled with <b>chthonic</b> scenes of dwarf miners intertwined with Snow White fantasies." "AMB" "RATMW"
719 "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adj." "Latin ubique: ""everywhere.""</br>Syn: omnipresent, everywhere" "Singapore aims to cloak itself in <b>ubiquitous</b>, free Wi-Fi in the next few years" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 719 "ubiquitous" " ever-present or universal" "adj." "Latin ubique: ""everywhere.""</br>Syn: omnipresent, everywhere" "Singapore aims to cloak itself in <b>ubiquitous</b>, free Wi-Fi in the next few years" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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722 "underscore" " to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation" "verb" "Syn:emphasize,underline" "The director used music to <u><b>underscore</b> key scenes</u> of the movie" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 722 "underscore" " to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation" "verb" "Syn:emphasize,underline" "The director used music to <u><b>underscore</b> key scenes</u> of the movie" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
723 "untenable" " weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation" "adj." "A COVID strategy that says we stay completely closed to everybody for the next 12 to 18 months is simply <b>untenable</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 723 "untenable" " weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation" "adj." "A COVID strategy that says we stay completely closed to everybody for the next 12 to 18 months is simply <b>untenable</b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
724 "utilis" "useful " "Greek/Latin root" "utility</br> utilitarian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 724 "utilis" "useful " "Greek/Latin root" "utility</br> utilitarian " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
725 "hetaera" "1. Mistress. </br>2. Typically a slave or foreign woman devoted to private or public entertainment." "noun" "Greek: hetaira ""female companion,""" "A number of the women had time to develop their minds in between flaunting their bodies, more like geisha girls, or the <b>hetaerae</b> of ancient Greece, than modern-day porn stars." "AMB" "RATMW" 725 "hetaera" "1. Mistress. </br>2. Typically a slave or foreign woman devoted to private or public entertainment." "noun" "Greek: hetaira ""female companion""" "A number of the women had time to develop their minds in between flaunting their bodies, more like geisha girls, or the <b>hetaerae</b> of ancient Greece, than modern-day porn stars." "AMB" "RATMW"
726 "vacuous" "1. empty; without contents;</br>2. void of expresssion</br>3. devoid of content. 4. no intelligence. " "adj." "Latin vacuus ""empty, void, free""</br>vacuous is a smart-sounding way to describe something dumb. </br>Syn:1. empty,</br>2. blank, non-communicative,3. asinine,fatuous, inane, mindless, foolish" "1. a <u><b>vacuous</b> space</u> </br>2. She <u>flashed a <b>vacuous</b> smile</u>.</br>3&4 his <b><u>vacuous</b> comments</u> did not impress anyone." "Common GRE" "MSU" 726 "vacuous" "1. empty; without contents;</br>2. void of expresssion</br>3. devoid of content. 4. no intelligence. " "adj." "Latin vacuus ""empty, void, free""</br>vacuous is a smart-sounding way to describe something dumb. </br>Syn:1. empty,</br>2. blank, non-communicative,3. asinine,fatuous, inane, mindless, foolish" "1. a <u><b>vacuous</b> space</u> </br>2. She <u>flashed a <b>vacuous</b> smile</u>.</br>3&4 his <b><u>vacuous</b> comments</u> did not impress anyone." "Common GRE" "MSU"
727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "French/ Latin : ""capability of being bought""" "Apparently, there was no limit to former president Zuma's <b>venality</b>, with over 700 cases of corruption now being filed against him." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 727 "venality" " the state of being capable of being bribed" "noun" "French/ Latin : ""capability of being bought""" "Apparently, there was no limit to former president Zuma's <b>venality</b>, with over 700 cases of corruption now being filed against him." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
728 "fecundate" "1. make fertile or productive</br>2. introduce semen into (a female)" "verb" "archaic use of fecund" "How is the extremely complex human body with its various physical characteristics built up from the nucleus of a <b>fecundated</b> cell, the ovum?" "AMB" "RATMW" 728 "fecundate" "1. make fertile or productive</br>2. introduce semen into (a female)" "verb" "archaic use of fecund" "How is the extremely complex human body with its various physical characteristics built up from the nucleus of a <b>fecundated</b> cell, the ovum?" "AMB" "RATMW"
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736 "aegis" "to be sponsored or protected by someone/an organisation" "verb" "Greek aigis ‘shield of Zeus’</br>Syn : auspices, egis, protection" "The negotiations were conducted <u>under the <b>aegis</b></u> of the UN" "AMB" "RATMW" 736 "aegis" "to be sponsored or protected by someone/an organisation" "verb" "Greek aigis ‘shield of Zeus’</br>Syn : auspices, egis, protection" "The negotiations were conducted <u>under the <b>aegis</b></u> of the UN" "AMB" "RATMW"
737 "viscous</br>vicous" "Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. " "adj. " "Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 737 "viscous</br>vicous" "Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. " "adj. " "Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
738 "vanquish" "come out better in a competition, race, or conflict" "verb" "</br>syn : beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, circumvent, outfox, outsmart, outwit, overreach" "In the movies, the superheroes usually <b>vanquish</b> the villains. " "AMB" "RATMW" 738 "vanquish" "come out better in a competition, race, or conflict" "verb" "</br>syn : beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, circumvent, outfox, outsmart, outwit, overreach" "In the movies, the superheroes usually <b>vanquish</b> the villains. " "AMB" "RATMW"
739 "maenadic" "1. Bacchante, female attendant or priestess of Bacchus, whose festivals were celebrated with mad dancing and singing</br>acting like an unnaturally excited or distraught woman" "adj." "Greek : mainas ""priestess of Bacchus,""" "2. The demonstrators primarily consisted of <b>maenads</b> discontended with all in society" "AMB" "RATMW" 739 "maenadic" "1. Bacchante, female attendant or priestess of Bacchus, whose festivals were celebrated with mad dancing and singing</br>2. acting like an unnaturally excited or distraught woman" "adj." "Greek : mainas ""priestess of Bacchus""" "2. The demonstrators primarily consisted of <b>maenads</b> discontended with all in society" "AMB" "RATMW"
740 "voracious" "craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things." "adj." " She is a voracious reader." "Common GRE" "MSU" 740 "voracious" "craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things." "adj." " She is a voracious reader." "Common GRE" "MSU"
741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. </br>2. n. A joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "1. Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br>2. John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU" 741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. </br>2. n. A joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "1. Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br>2. John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU"
742 "wave</br>waive" "wave, n.=a moving swell on the surface of a body of water.</br>wave, v. =to sweep the hand or arm or some object.</br>waive=to relinquish" "noun, verb" "waive same root word as ""weib"", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. " "We <u>refuse to <b>waive</b> the reading of the indictment.</u>" "Homophone" "MSU" 742 "wave</br>waive" "wave, n.=a moving swell on the surface of a body of water.</br>wave, v. =to sweep the hand or arm or some object.</br>waive=to relinquish" "noun, verb" "waive same root word as ""weib"", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. " "We <u>refuse to <b>waive</b> the reading of the indictment.</u>" "Homophone" "MSU"
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751 "winnow" "blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff" "verb" "Syn : sift out, filter out" "Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in <u>wishing to <b>winnow</b> America’s overstuffed prisons</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 751 "winnow" "blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff" "verb" "Syn : sift out, filter out" "Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in <u>wishing to <b>winnow</b> America’s overstuffed prisons</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
752 "vitiate" "Destroy or impair the legal validity of" "verb " "Syn : put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" "As a child, I could never understand why my uncle could always prove, by taking his shoes off, that his toes were crossed while making the promise, thus <u><b>vitiating</b> his promise</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 752 "vitiate" "Destroy or impair the legal validity of" "verb " "Syn : put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br> Lati""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" "As a child, I could never understand why my uncle could always prove, by taking his shoes off, that his toes were crossed while making the promise, thus <u><b>vitiating</b> his promise</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
753 "fringe" "the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity" "noun" "Syn : peripheral, radical, unorthodox" "Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked." "Least Difficult" "FT" 753 "fringe" "the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity" "noun" "Syn : peripheral, radical, unorthodox" "Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked." "Least Difficult" "FT"
754 "garner" "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)" "verb" "Latin granarium which means ""store-house,"" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Syn : accumulate, amass, assemble" "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs." "Least Difficult" "FT" 754 "garner" "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)" "verb" "Latin granarium which means ""store-house"" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Syn : accumulate, amass, assemble" "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs." "Least Difficult" "FT"
755 "gist" "the substance or essence of a speech or text" "noun" "Syn : quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt" "<u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is </u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 755 "gist" "the substance or essence of a speech or text" "noun" "Syn : quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt" "<u>The <b>gist</b> of the matter is </u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj." "refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Syn : gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn.</br> As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> ""goose summer"" (middle english)(Altweibersommer)." "1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash.</br>1b. 756 "gossamer" "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate" "adj." "refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Syn : gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn.</br> As a NOUN it means a""goose summer"", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> ""goose summer"" (middle english)(Altweibersommer)." "1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash.</br>1b.
Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least Difficult" "FT" Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least Difficult" "FT"
757 "grovel" "1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2.To beg, to be servile, suck up" "verb" "Syn : be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln" """If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>,"" she said." "Least Difficult" "FT" 757 "grovel" "1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2.To beg, to be servile, suck up" "verb" "Syn : be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln" """If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>"" she said." "Least Difficult" "FT"
758 "perennial" "Things that are permanent through the year or multiple years (plants), constant/persistent, or regularly repeated (eg. Arguments over the same thing)" "adj." "Latin : per ""through"" + annus ""year""=>lasting through the years" "Every election seems to continue to deal with <u>the same <b>perennial</b> issues</u> that have been the focus of all the previous elections." "AMB" "RATMW" 758 "perennial" "Things that are permanent through the year or multiple years (plants), constant/persistent, or regularly repeated (eg. Arguments over the same thing)" "adj." "Latin : per ""through"" + annus ""year""=>lasting through the years" "Every election seems to continue to deal with <u>the same <b>perennial</b> issues</u> that have been the focus of all the previous elections." "AMB" "RATMW"
759 "impetuous" "Acting or done quickly and without thought or care" "adj." "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + petere ""aim for, rush at""=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn : impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi" "The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 759 "impetuous" "Acting or done quickly and without thought or care" "adj." "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + petere ""aim for, rush at""=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn : impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi" "The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
760 "ingrate" "an ungrateful person" "noun" "</br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" "Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless." "Least Difficult" "FT" 760 "ingrate" "an ungrateful person" "noun" "</br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" "Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless." "Least Difficult" "FT"
761 "caducity" "1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br> 761 "caducity" "1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br>
2 : senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory)" "adj." "French caducité= ""dilapidation, senility,""" "2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b>" "AMB" "RATMW" 2. senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory)" "adj." "French caducité= ""dilapidation, senility""" "2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b>" "AMB" "RATMW"
762 "indictment" "a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime" "noun" "Syn : arraignment, citation" "A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign." "Least Difficult" "FT" 762 "indictment" "a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime" "noun" "Syn : arraignment, citation" "A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign." "Least Difficult" "FT"
763 "inert" "Lacking vigor" "adj." "America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people." "Least Difficult" "FT" 763 "inert" "Lacking vigor" "adj." "America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people." "Least Difficult" "FT"
764 "lax" "Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful" "adj." "Syn : slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch" "Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight)." "Least Difficult" "FT" 764 "lax" "Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful" "adj." "Syn : slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch" "Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight)." "Least Difficult" "FT"
765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring!" "Least Difficult" "FT" 765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring!" "Least Difficult" "FT"
766 "livid" "1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity" "adj." "Latin : ""bluish-gray. </br>Syn : 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly" "1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3. </u><b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky”" "Least Difficult" "FT" 766 "livid" "1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity" "adj." "Latin : ""bluish-gray. </br>Syn : 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly" "1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3. </u><b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky”" "Least Difficult" "FT"
767 "loll" "Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way" "verb" "From Dutch : loll= to doze</br>Syn : lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch : sich rekeln" "The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house" "Least Difficult" "FT" 767 "loll" "Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way" "verb" "From Dutch : loll= to doze</br>Syn : lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch : sich rekeln" "The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house" "Least Difficult" "FT"
768 "lurid" "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms" "adj." "Latin lūridis, ""ghastly, pale yellow,"" </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. " "She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination." "Least Difficult" "FT" 768 "lurid" "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms" "adj." "Latin lūridis, ""ghastly, pale yellow"" </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. " "She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination." "Least Difficult" "FT"
769 "to mar" "Impair the quality or appearance of" "verb" "Syn : spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen" "<u>These oversights <b>mar</b> an otherwise</u> engaging and interesting history of space, but then it is not unnatural for space to have a few gaping holes." "Least Difficult" "FT" 769 "to mar" "Impair the quality or appearance of" "verb" "Syn : spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen" "<u>These oversights <b>mar</b> an otherwise</u> engaging and interesting history of space, but then it is not unnatural for space to have a few gaping holes." "Least Difficult" "FT"
770 "mince" "Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval" "verb" "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" "President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals." "Least Difficult" "FT" 770 "mince" "Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval" "verb" "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" "President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals." "Least Difficult" "FT"
771 "minion" "a follower or underling of a powerful person" "noun" "Syn : henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai" "Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content." "Least Difficult" "FT" 771 "minion" "a follower or underling of a powerful person" "noun" "Syn : henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai" "Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content." "Least Difficult" "FT"
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774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Syn : sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months." "Least Difficult" "FT" 774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Syn : sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months." "Least Difficult" "FT"
775 "muse" " a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist" "noun" "Deutsch : Muse</br>Syn : inspiration, influence, stimulus" "Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 775 "muse" " a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist" "noun" "Deutsch : Muse</br>Syn : inspiration, influence, stimulus" "Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
776 "oblique" "Not explicit or direct in addressing a point" "adj." "Syn : indirect, inexplicit, roundabout" "The slight wink was Larry’s <b>oblique</b> way of flirting with me." "Least Difficult" "FT" 776 "oblique" "Not explicit or direct in addressing a point" "adj." "Syn : indirect, inexplicit, roundabout" "The slight wink was Larry’s <b>oblique</b> way of flirting with me." "Least Difficult" "FT"
777 "haute" "upper, exclusive, high" "adj." "French, literally ""high,""" "haute cuisine = high cuisine</br> haute couture = exclusive fashion </br>haute bourgeoisie = upper middle class " "AMB" "web" 777 "haute" "upper, exclusive, high" "adj." "French, literally ""high""" "haute cuisine = high cuisine</br> haute couture = exclusive fashion </br>haute bourgeoisie = upper middle class " "AMB" "web"
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<>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>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</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"
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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801 "terse" "Sparing in the use of words" "adj." "Syn : curt, brusque, abrupt" "<u>In a <b>terse</b> phone-call</u> on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory." "Least Difficult" "FT" 801 "terse" "Sparing in the use of words" "adj." "Syn : curt, brusque, abrupt" "<u>In a <b>terse</b> phone-call</u> on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory." "Least Difficult" "FT"
802 "tome" " a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one" "noun" "Syn : volume, work, opus" "He went into the old library and saw <b>tome</b> after tome in the massive heavy bookshelves." "Least Difficult" "FT" 802 "tome" " a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one" "noun" "Syn : volume, work, opus" "He went into the old library and saw <b>tome</b> after tome in the massive heavy bookshelves." "Least Difficult" "FT"
803 "torrid" "Full of difficulty or tribulation" "adj." "Torrid is an adjective that describes something that's extremely hot — in both the literal and the figurative senses" "The young man had a <b><u>torrid</b> love affair</u> with the lady next door." "Least Difficult" "FT" 803 "torrid" "Full of difficulty or tribulation" "adj." "Torrid is an adjective that describes something that's extremely hot — in both the literal and the figurative senses" "The young man had a <b><u>torrid</b> love affair</u> with the lady next door." "Least Difficult" "FT"
804 "transgression" "the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle" "noun" "Latin ""act of crossing, passing over,"" from transgredi ""to step or pass over.""</br>Syn : offense, crime, sin" "Mark went to confession to apologize for his <b>transgression. </b>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 804 "transgression" "the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle" "noun" "Latin ""act of crossing, passing over"" from transgredi ""to step or pass over.""</br>Syn : offense, crime, sin" "Mark went to confession to apologize for his <b>transgression. </b>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
805 "treacherous" "Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception" "adj." "Syn : traitorous, disloyal, perfidious" "In <u>a <b>treacherous</b> move</u>, he sold the secrets of the atom bomb to the Soviets" "Least Difficult" "FT" 805 "treacherous" "Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception" "adj." "Syn : traitorous, disloyal, perfidious" "In <u>a <b>treacherous</b> move</u>, he sold the secrets of the atom bomb to the Soviets" "Least Difficult" "FT"
806 "vapid" "offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland" "adj." "Syn : insipid, uninspired, uninteresting" "Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on <u><b>vapid</b> clichés</u> like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers." "Least Difficult" "FT" 806 "vapid" "offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland" "adj." "Syn : insipid, uninspired, uninteresting" "Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on <u><b>vapid</b> clichés</u> like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers." "Least Difficult" "FT"
807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Syn : remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would <u>remove a 'lingering <b>vestige</b></u> of the cold war.' " "Least Difficult" "FT" 807 "vestige" " a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists" "noun" "Syn : remnant, remainder, fragment" "He said this would <u>remove a 'lingering <b>vestige</b></u> of the cold war.' " "Least Difficult" "FT"
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818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Syn : ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings." "Least Difficult" "FT" 818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Syn : ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings." "Least Difficult" "FT"
819 "circumlocution" "indirect or roundabout expression; evasion in speech or writing" " noun" "Latin : circum ""around, round about"" ) + locutionem ""a speaking,=>round about way of speaking" "I would never vote for a politician who avoids answering questions through the use of <b>circumlocution.>/b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 819 "circumlocution" "indirect or roundabout expression; evasion in speech or writing" " noun" "Latin : circum ""around, round about"" ) + locutionem ""a speaking,=>round about way of speaking" "I would never vote for a politician who avoids answering questions through the use of <b>circumlocution.>/b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin : ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn : belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin : ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn : belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
821 "circumscribe" "limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle" " verb" "Latin : circum= ""around,"" + scribere,= ""to write.""=>draw a line around,set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, " "In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 821 "circumscribe" "limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle" " verb" "Latin : circum= ""around"" + scribere,= ""to write.""=>draw a line around,set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine, " "In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
822 "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement"" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Syn : joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its <u><b>accession</b> to the EU</u>, the country adopted the Euro." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 822 "accession" "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present" "verb" "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement"" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Syn : joining, signing up, enrollment" "After its <u><b>accession</b> to the EU</u>, the country adopted the Euro." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
823 "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adj." "ic=nature of, like<br>Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer </br>Syn : sardonic, biting, caustic" "<u>The writer’s <b>acerbic</b> tone</u> did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 823 "acerbic" "(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way" "adj." "ic=nature of, like<br>Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer </br>Syn : sardonic, biting, caustic" "<u>The writer’s <b>acerbic</b> tone</u> did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
824 "cistern" "(underground) reservoir or water tank; Today, vessel to hold water for household uses such as watering garden, flushing toilets" " noun" "Greek word root same as Deutsch : ""Kiste""" "Since the plants in our garden need water, <u>a </b>cistern</b> was built to capture rainwater</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 824 "cistern" "(underground) reservoir or water tank; Today, vessel to hold water for household uses such as watering garden, flushing toilets" " noun" "Greek word root same as Deutsch : ""Kiste""" "Since the plants in our garden need water, <u>a </b>cistern</b> was built to capture rainwater</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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855 "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person" "noun" "Syn : statue, statuette, figure" "The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 855 "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person" "noun" "Syn : statue, statuette, figure" "The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
856 "elucidate" "Make (something) clear" "verb" "Syn : explain, make plain, illuminate" "One was from almost 600 people who had completed. a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 856 "elucidate" "Make (something) clear" "verb" "Syn : explain, make plain, illuminate" "One was from almost 600 people who had completed. a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
857 "endemic" "native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic." "One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 857 "endemic" "native to or confined to a certain region, locality or people" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic." "One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
858 "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "Greek : ""overstand,"" from epi ""over, near"" (see epi-) + histasthai ""to stand,""" "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 858 "epistemology" " the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope" "noun" "Greek : ""overstand"" from epi ""over, near"" (see epi-) + histasthai ""to stand""" "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
859 "epithet" " an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse" "noun" "Syn : name, label, smear" "Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 859 "epithet" " an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse" "noun" "Syn : name, label, smear" "Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingua" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
860 "errant" "Erring or straying from the proper course or standards" "adj." "Syn : offending, guilty, culpable" "He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 860 "errant" "Erring or straying from the proper course or standards" "adj." "Syn : offending, guilty, culpable" "He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
861 "clamor" "loud outcry; loud sustained noise" " adj." "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation" "As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going<u> to <b>clamor</b> for justice. </u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 861 "clamor" "loud outcry; loud sustained noise" " adj." "Latin clamor= ""a shout""</br>Syn: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation" "As soon as the people learn about the little boy’s murder, they are going<u> to <b>clamor</b> for justice. </u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Syn : saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 881 "imbue" "Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality" "verb" "Syn : saturate, fill, suffuse" "Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is <b>imbued</b> with subtler forms of sexism." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
882 "cogitate" "a fancy way of saying to think hard about, think earnestly or studiously; meditate; ponder; think deeply" " verb" "Latin cogitatus : ""to think""" "After not progressing at all, he sat down and <u>consciously <b>cogitated</u></b> on what would be the right thing to do" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 882 "cogitate" "a fancy way of saying to think hard about, think earnestly or studiously; meditate; ponder; think deeply" " verb" "Latin cogitatus : ""to think""" "After not progressing at all, he sat down and <u>consciously <b>cogitated</u></b> on what would be the right thing to do" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Syn : deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 883 "impasse" " a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement" "noun" "Syn : deadlock, dead end, stalemate" "Because the two countries have <u>reached an <b>impasse</u></b> in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
884 "inculcate" "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction" "verb" "Latin : in- ""in"" + calcare ""to tread, press in,""=>force upon, insist </br>Syn : imbue, infuse, inspire" "The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 884 "inculcate" "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction" "verb" "Latin : in- ""in"" + calcare ""to tread, press in""=>force upon, insist </br>Syn : imbue, infuse, inspire" "The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
885 "indolence" " Avoidance of activity or exertion" "noun" "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,""" "The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 885 "indolence" " Avoidance of activity or exertion" "noun" "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless""" "The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
886 "inquest" " a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death" "noun" "Syn : enquiry, investigation, inquisition" "A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 886 "inquest" " a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death" "noun" "Syn : enquiry, investigation, inquisition" "A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
887 "cognate" "related by blood; having common ancestor; related or analogous in nature, character, or function" " adj." "com ""together"" + gnatus, past participle of gnasci, older form of nasci ""to be born""=>common origin" "Dutchmen speak German easily because their language is <b>cognate</b> to German" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 887 "cognate" "related by blood; having common ancestor; related or analogous in nature, character, or function" " adj." "com ""together"" + gnatus, past participle of gnasci, older form of nasci ""to be born""=>common origin" "Dutchmen speak German easily because their language is <b>cognate</b> to German" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
888 "itinerant" "Traveling from place to place" "adj." "Syn : peripatetic, wandering, roving" "My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 888 "itinerant" "Traveling from place to place" "adj." "Syn : peripatetic, wandering, roving" "My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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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 lachrymose 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, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate" "Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency." "Most Difficult" "FT"
985 "larceny" " Theft of personal property" "noun" "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"
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1065 "ver" "truth" "Greek/Latin root" "veracious=truthful</br> honest </br>veracity=the truth </br>verify=to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1065 "ver" "truth" "Greek/Latin root" "veracious=truthful</br> honest </br>veracity=the truth </br>verify=to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverate" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1066 "viv" "life" "Greek/Latin root" "Vivid=livelyrevival=the act of bringing back to life</br>vital=pertaining to live</br>vivacious=high-spirited and full of life</br>convivial=sociable" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1066 "viv" "life" "Greek/Latin root" "Vivid=livelyrevival=the act of bringing back to life</br>vital=pertaining to live</br>vivacious=high-spirited and full of life</br>convivial=sociable" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1067 "ger" "old age" "adj." "geriatrics=medicine pertaining to the elderly</br>gerontocracy=the rule of the elders</br>gerontology=the science of aging." "SMB" 1067 "ger" "old age" "adj." "geriatrics=medicine pertaining to the elderly</br>gerontocracy=the rule of the elders</br>gerontology=the science of aging." "SMB"
1068 "grand" "large, imposing, principal, chief, most important" "adj. " "Latin grandis ""big, great; full, abundant,""" "grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic " "SMB" 1068 "grand" "large, imposing, principal, chief, most important" "adj. " "Latin grandis ""big, great; full, abundant""" "grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic " "SMB"
1069 "vac" "empty" "Greek/Latin root" "evacuate=to empty a dangerous place</br>vacant=empty</br> not occupied</br>acation=a time without work</br>vacuous=lacking intelligence" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 1069 "vac" "empty" "Greek/Latin root" "evacuate=to empty a dangerous place</br>vacant=empty</br> not occupied</br>acation=a time without work</br>vacuous=lacking intelligence" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1070 "belli" "war" "Greek/Latin root" "bellicose=warlike in manner or temperament</br> belligerent=hostile</br> ready to fight</br>rebel=person who opposes and fights" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1070 "belli" "war" "Greek/Latin root" "bellicose=warlike in manner or temperament</br> belligerent=hostile</br> ready to fight</br>rebel=person who opposes and fights" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1071 "controvert" "oppose with arguments; attempt to prove to be false or incorrect; contradict" " verb" "a back-formation from controversy</br>Syn: rebut, refute, altercate, argue, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle" "Many grew up learning that Columbus was the first European to land in America, but now we have evidence <u>to <b>controvert</b> that idea</u> and other explorers such as Leif Eriksson beat Columbus to America." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1071 "controvert" "oppose with arguments; attempt to prove to be false or incorrect; contradict" " verb" "a back-formation from controversy</br>Syn: rebut, refute, altercate, argue, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle" "Many grew up learning that Columbus was the first European to land in America, but now we have evidence <u>to <b>controvert</b> that idea</u> and other explorers such as Leif Eriksson beat Columbus to America." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1082 "fort" "strong" "Greek/Latin root" "fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> " "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1082 "fort" "strong" "Greek/Latin root" "fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> " "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1083 "conversant" "familiar, as by study or experience; able to converse knowledgeably" " adj." "same root as conservation" "The intelligent and widely read young man was <u><b>conversant</b> on many topics</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1083 "conversant" "familiar, as by study or experience; able to converse knowledgeably" " adj." "same root as conservation" "The intelligent and widely read young man was <u><b>conversant</b> on many topics</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1084 "convivial" "friendly and making you feel welcome, festive; occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company" " adj." "Latin : com ""with, together"" + vivere ""to live""=>to (enjoy) life together, to feast" "Carl was <u>a <b>convivial</b> party host</u> who made everyone feel at home." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1084 "convivial" "friendly and making you feel welcome, festive; occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company" " adj." "Latin : com ""with, together"" + vivere ""to live""=>to (enjoy) life together, to feast" "Carl was <u>a <b>convivial</b> party host</u> who made everyone feel at home." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1085 "convoke" "call together; cause to assemble in meeting; convene" " verb" "Latin : con=with, together"" + vocare ""to call,"" from vox ""voice""=>to call together, to meet" "The chairman decided <u>to <b>convoke</b> a meeting</u> to discuss the company’s budget issue." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1085 "convoke" "call together; cause to assemble in meeting; convene" " verb" "Latin : con=with, together"" + vocare ""to call"" from vox ""voice""=>to call together, to meet" "The chairman decided <u>to <b>convoke</b> a meeting</u> to discuss the company’s budget issue." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1086 "log</br> logy" "speech</br> study of dialogue" "Greek/Latin root" "analogy" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1086 "log</br> logy" "speech</br> study of dialogue" "Greek/Latin root" "analogy" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1087 "man</br> manu" "hand" "Greek/Latin root" "manage</br> manual" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1087 "man</br> manu" "hand" "Greek/Latin root" "manage</br> manual" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1088 "mater</br> matri" "mother</br> home" "Greek/Latin root" "matriarch</br> maternity" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1088 "mater</br> matri" "mother</br> home" "Greek/Latin root" "matriarch</br> maternity" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
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1123 "fervid" "intensely enthusiastic or passionate" "adj." "The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1123 "fervid" "intensely enthusiastic or passionate" "adj." "The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1124 "garrulous" "full of trivial conversation" "adj." "from Latin garrulus ""talkative, chattering" "The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1124 "garrulous" "full of trivial conversation" "adj." "from Latin garrulus ""talkative, chattering" "The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1125 "cull" "selection; organised killing of selected animals; person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality" " noun" "French cuiler ""collect, gather, pluck, select"". " "The growing number of elephants in the Kruger park necessitates their <b>culling</b>, either to be shot or for transfer elsewhere." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1125 "cull" "selection; organised killing of selected animals; person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality" " noun" "French cuiler ""collect, gather, pluck, select"". " "The growing number of elephants in the Kruger park necessitates their <b>culling</b>, either to be shot or for transfer elsewhere." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1126 "cumber" "rest upon as a troublesome or useless weight or load; be burdensome or oppressive to; hinder or embarrass in attaining an object" " verb" "Old French encombrer, from combre ""obstruction, barrier,""</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain" "The dead <b>cumbered</b> the living, and the oars were continually dropping from the hands of the slain, crippling and confusing all the movements." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1126 "cumber" "rest upon as a troublesome or useless weight or load; be burdensome or oppressive to; hinder or embarrass in attaining an object" " verb" "Old French encombrer, from combre ""obstruction, barrier""</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain" "The dead <b>cumbered</b> the living, and the oars were continually dropping from the hands of the slain, crippling and confusing all the movements." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1127 "cumbersome" "heavy; difficult to handle because of weight or bulk" " adj." "Old French encombrer, from combre ""obstruction, barrier,""</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain" "Because the <b>cumbersome</b> package weighed over three hundred pounds, it took two men to move it" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1127 "cumbersome" "heavy; difficult to handle because of weight or bulk" " adj." "Old French encombrer, from combre ""obstruction, barrier""</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain" "Because the <b>cumbersome</b> package weighed over three hundred pounds, it took two men to move it" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1128 "cupidity" "greed; excessive desire, especially for wealth" " noun" "</br>Syn:avarice, avariciousness, covetousness. </br>Note : Cupid is a god of desire, affection and erotic love - but not of monetary desire." "John’s <u>cupidity</u> led him to try and rob the bank." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1128 "cupidity" "greed; excessive desire, especially for wealth" " noun" "</br>Syn:avarice, avariciousness, covetousness. </br>Note : Cupid is a god of desire, affection and erotic love - but not of monetary desire." "John’s <u>cupidity</u> led him to try and rob the bank." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1129 "para" "1. Greek origin = alongside, coming from, beyond </br> altered; contrary; irregular, abnormal " "Greek " "Greek origin = alongside or altered </br> Latin origin = defense, protection from" "1. parallel (alongside each other) paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase) parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state )</br>paresis (altered ie. partial paralysis) paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system) paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side) paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)" "Greek/Latin " "SMB" 1129 "para" "1. Greek origin = alongside, coming from, beyond </br> altered; contrary; irregular, abnormal " "Greek " "Greek origin = alongside or altered </br> Latin origin = defense, protection from" "1. parallel (alongside each other) paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming phase) parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state )</br>paresis (altered ie. partial paralysis) paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system) paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side) paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)" "Greek/Latin " "SMB"
1130 "para " "2. Latin origin = defense, protection against" "Latin" "Greek origin = alongside or altered </br> Latin origin = defense, protection from" "2. parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)" "Greek/Latin " "SMB" 1130 "para " "2. Latin origin = defense, protection against" "Latin" "Greek origin = alongside or altered </br> Latin origin = defense, protection from" "2. parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)" "Greek/Latin " "SMB"
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1132 "cussed" "1. cursed</br>2. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing" " adj." "A vulgar pronunciation of curse</br>Syn: obdurate, obstinate, unrepentant" "That <b>cussed</b> cat once again woke us up last night" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1132 "cussed" "1. cursed</br>2. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing" " adj." "A vulgar pronunciation of curse</br>Syn: obdurate, obstinate, unrepentant" "That <b>cussed</b> cat once again woke us up last night" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1133 "volatile" "likely to change rapidly and unpredictably" "adj." "It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decade" "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1133 "volatile" "likely to change rapidly and unpredictably" "adj." "It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decade" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1134 "waver" "to go back and forth between choices or opinions" "verb" "Some citizens vote solely along party lines and <u>never <b>waver</b> in their political decisions.</u>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1134 "waver" "to go back and forth between choices or opinions" "verb" "Some citizens vote solely along party lines and <u>never <b>waver</b> in their political decisions.</u>" "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
1135 "cynosure" "object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration; something that strongly attracts attention; center of attraction" " noun" "Latin Cynosura, literally ""dog's tail,""old name of star constellation containing the North Star, that did not move and thus used to navigate in ancient times" "All eyes were on the figure skater, she was the <b>cynosure</b> of the stadium, as she triple-axed through the air. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1135 "cynosure" "object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration; something that strongly attracts attention; center of attraction" " noun" "Latin Cynosura, literally ""dog's tail""old name of star constellation containing the North Star, that did not move and thus used to navigate in ancient times" "All eyes were on the figure skater, she was the <b>cynosure</b> of the stadium, as she triple-axed through the air. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1136 "contiguous" "sharing an edge or boundary; touching; neighboring" " adj." "Latin: contiguus= bordering. </br>same root word as ""contact""</br> adjacent, conterminous, neighboring" "Germany and the <b>contiguous</b> countries of Switzerland and Austria have German as a common language" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1136 "contiguous" "sharing an edge or boundary; touching; neighboring" " adj." "Latin: contiguus= bordering. </br>same root word as ""contact""</br> adjacent, conterminous, neighboring" "Germany and the <b>contiguous</b> countries of Switzerland and Austria have German as a common language" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1137 "agr" "field" "Greek/Latin root" "agriculture</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1137 "agr" "field" "Greek/Latin root" "agriculture</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1138 "alt" "High" "Greek/Latin root" "alto (high pitched singer)</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1138 "alt" "High" "Greek/Latin root" "alto (high pitched singer)</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
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1144 "aper" "open" "Greek/Latin root" "aperture" "Latin words" "nko" 1144 "aper" "open" "Greek/Latin root" "aperture" "Latin words" "nko"
1145 "apt" "fit" "Greek/Latin root" "aptitude</br> apt</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1145 "apt" "fit" "Greek/Latin root" "aptitude</br> apt</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1146 "deciduous" "falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth" " adj." "Latin:de ""down"" + cadere ""to fall""=> fall down</br>Deutsch ; laubabwerfend" "During the fall, the <b>deciduous</b> shrubs in my yard will release their leaves." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1146 "deciduous" "falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth" " adj." "Latin:de ""down"" + cadere ""to fall""=> fall down</br>Deutsch ; laubabwerfend" "During the fall, the <b>deciduous</b> shrubs in my yard will release their leaves." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1147 "debase" "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade" " verb" "Latin : de- ""down"" + base (adj.) ""low,""=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn : adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend" "1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1147 "debase" "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade" " verb" "Latin : de- ""down"" + base (adj.) ""low""=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn : adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend" "1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1148 "aster</br>astr" "star" "Greek/Latin root" "astral</br> astronomy" "Latin words" "nko" 1148 "aster</br>astr" "star" "Greek/Latin root" "astral</br> astronomy" "Latin words" "nko"
1149 "declaim" "1. Speak loudly and vehemently in a passionate manner</br>2. Make formal speech</br>3. Recite words aloud for practice. " " verb" "Old French : de-,+ clamare ""to cry, shout""=>to practice oratory, make a formal speech or oration</br>Syn1 : inveigh</br>Syn2 : " "1. he <b>declaimed</b> against the wasteful ways of modern society</br>2. The defendant <b>declaimed</b> his innocence in a passionate speech in court.</br>3. He <b><u>declaimed</b> his vocab list</u> out loud, practising both the pronounciation and trying to recall the meaning of the words. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1149 "declaim" "1. Speak loudly and vehemently in a passionate manner</br>2. Make formal speech</br>3. Recite words aloud for practice. " " verb" "Old French : de-,+ clamare ""to cry, shout""=>to practice oratory, make a formal speech or oration</br>Syn1 : inveigh</br>Syn2 : " "1. he <b>declaimed</b> against the wasteful ways of modern society</br>2. The defendant <b>declaimed</b> his innocence in a passionate speech in court.</br>3. He <b><u>declaimed</b> his vocab list</u> out loud, practising both the pronounciation and trying to recall the meaning of the words. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1150 "debunk" "expose as false, exaggerated, worthless; ridicule" " verb" "de=reverse + Bunk=nonsense. In 1820 the US congress repr for Buncombe, Carolina, gave a long and rambling speech, which he refused to shorten, claiming that it was important for Buncombe, but his speech was contentless…thus bunk (for Buncombe) came to be known as nonsense." "1. The result of biologist's experiments quickly <u><b>debunked</b> the theory</u> that 5G antennas were accelerating the spread of Corona. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1150 "debunk" "expose as false, exaggerated, worthless; ridicule" " verb" "de=reverse + Bunk=nonsense. In 1820 the US congress repr for Buncombe, Carolina, gave a long and rambling speech, which he refused to shorten, claiming that it was important for Buncombe, but his speech was contentless…thus bunk (for Buncombe) came to be known as nonsense." "1. The result of biologist's experiments quickly <u><b>debunked</b> the theory</u> that 5G antennas were accelerating the spread of Corona. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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1173 "cent" "hundred" "Greek/Latin root" "centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1173 "cent" "hundred" "Greek/Latin root" "centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1174 "chrom" "color" "Greek/Latin root" "chromograph</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1174 "chrom" "color" "Greek/Latin root" "chromograph</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1175 "chron" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "chronology</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1175 "chron" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "chronology</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1176 "deportment" "manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1176 "deportment" "manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage" " noun" "French déportement, from déporter ""to behave""</br>Syn: behaviour, conduct, demeanour" "People say you shouldn't judge by appearances, but the truth is that your <b>deportment</b> does matter. How you dress, speak, look and carry yourself are all important" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1177 "clin" "lean</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "word-forming element meaning ""slope</br> slant</br> incline" "incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1177 "clin" "lean</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "word-forming element meaning ""slope</br> slant</br> incline" "incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1178 "derogate" "annul in part; repeal partly; restrict; limit the action of" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1178 "derogate" "1. make othes to seem inferior</br>2. int. verb. To take away a part so as to impair " " verb" "Latin : de ""away"" + rogare ""ask, question; propose""=>""to take away, detract from, diminish""</br>Syn1 : belittle, denigrate, minimize</br>Syn2 : detract" "1. He tended to <b>derogate</b> everyone around him, so he had no chance of winning the election for class president</br>2. A few instances of inaccuracy or mediocrity can <u>never <b>derogate</b> from the superlative merit</u> of Homer and Vergil" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1179 "descant" "discuss fully; talk at great length about something of one's interest" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1179 "descant" "1. a melody or counterpoint sung above the plainsong of the tenor </br>2. discuss fully; talk at great length about something of one's interest" " verb" "Latin dis- ""asunder, apart"" + cantus ""song, a singing; bird-song""=>sing/talk things apart (to the greatest detail)" "1. Many church hymns include a <b>descant</b>, sung at a higher pitch than the melody</b>2. A debate almost always requires you to <b>descant</b> with an opponent for a long time, since explaining a point of view can rarely be done quickly." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1180 "card" "heart" "Greek/Latin root" "cardio</br> cardiac arrest</br>cardiogram</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1180 "card" "heart" "Greek/Latin root" "cardio</br> cardiac arrest</br>cardiogram</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1181 "despoil" "deprive of something valuable by force; rob; take as spoils" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1181 "despoil" "deprive of something valuable by force; rob; take as spoils" " verb" "Despoil is to spoil, only worse</br>Syn: foray, loot, pillage, plunder, ransack, reave, rifle, strip" "1a. The landscape has been despoiled by industrial development.</br>1b." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1182 "dexterity" "right-handedness; readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1182 "dexterity" "readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts" " noun" "French : dextirité ""manual skill, skill in using the hands; physical adroitness in general"".</br>Syn : sleight" "1. Pruning, thinning, picking and packaging delicate ripe fruit <u>requires manual <b>dexterity</u></b> from the orchard fields to the packing line. </br>2. They responded with remarkable <u>vocal <b>dexterity</u></b> in a raucous rendition of Irreplaceable." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1183 "dexterous" "skillful in the use of the hands; having mental skill" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1183 "dexterous" "skillful in the use of the hands; having mental skill" " adj." "adj. of dexterity</br>" "The new production employee showed to be <b>dexterous of hand</b> and inventive of mind" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1184 "curr</br> curs" "run" "Greek/Latin root" "current</br> courier</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1184 "curr</br> curs" "run" "Greek/Latin root" "current</br> courier</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1185 "cata" "down</br> against</br> completely</br> intensive</br> according to" "Greek/Latin root" "catabatic wind(downslope)</br> catapult(throw against intensely)</br> catastrophe(intense against what is expected)</br> catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)</br> cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)</br> cataclasm(great breaking down)</br> cathode(lower negative pole)</br> catheter(lets down liquid out of body)</br> catacomb(underground burial place)</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1185 "cata" "down</br> against</br> completely</br> intensive</br> according to" "Greek/Latin root" "catabatic wind(downslope)</br> catapult(throw against intensely)</br> catastrophe(intense against what is expected)</br> catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)</br> cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)</br> cataclasm(great breaking down)</br> cathode(lower negative pole)</br> catheter(lets down liquid out of body)</br> catacomb(underground burial place)</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1186 "caust</br> caut" "to burn" "Greek/Latin root" "caustic soda</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1186 "caust</br> caut" "to burn" "Greek/Latin root" "caustic soda</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1201,15 +1202,15 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1188 "cert" "sure" "Greek/Latin root" "certitude</br> certain</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1188 "cert" "sure" "Greek/Latin root" "certitude</br> certain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1189 "chrys" "gold</br> yellow" "Greek/Latin root" "chrysthanium" "Latin words" "nko" 1189 "chrys" "gold</br> yellow" "Greek/Latin root" "chrysthanium" "Latin words" "nko"
1190 "cruc" "cross" "Greek/Latin root" "crucify</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1190 "cruc" "cross" "Greek/Latin root" "crucify</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1191 "dietetics" "study of nutrition as it relates to health" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1191 "dietetics" "study of nutrition as it relates to health" " noun" "Prof. Sanders, emeritus professor of <u>nutrition and <b>dietetics</u></b> at King's College London, said: "" I'm concerned many people think B12 deficiency is a myth.""" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1192 "uranian" "homosexual" "adj." "from the reference to Aphrodite in Plato's ""Symposium;"" Urania ""Heavenly""" """One may recognize the pure <b>uranian</b> enthusiasts in the very character of their attachments"" Plato" "AMB" "RATMW" 1192 "uranian" "homosexual" "adj." "from the reference to Aphrodite in Plato's ""Symposium;"" Urania ""Heavenly""" """One may recognize the pure <b>uranian</b> enthusiasts in the very character of their attachments"" Plato" "AMB" "RATMW"
1193 "dec" "ten" "Greek/Latin root" "decade</br> decennial</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1193 "dec" "ten" "Greek/Latin root" "decade</br> decennial</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1194 "direful" "dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1194 "direful" "dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful" " adj." "</br>Syn : awful, dire, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible" "The 1929 stock market crash was the<u> first <b>direful</b> indication</u> of the dark days to come " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1195 "derm" "skin" "Greek/Latin root" "dermatologist" "Latin words" "nko" 1195 "derm" "skin" "Greek/Latin root" "dermatologist" "Latin words" "nko"
1196 "discomfit" "to defeat completely,to make perplex or uneasy" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1196 "discomfit" "to make perplex or uneasy, to make someone feel embarassed" " verb" "</br>Syn : bring to a sweat, discompose, disconcert, rattle, untune, upset" "When my mother spoke about my boyfriend’s criminal past, she hoped it would <b>discomfit</b> me so I would break up with him." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1197 "discomposure" "state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; disturbance; inconsistency; disagreement" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1197 "discomposure" " 1. anxious embarrassment</br>2. a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure" " noun" "Syn : discomfiture, disconcertion, disconcertment" "As the interregator blasted question after question at me, his colleague remained entirely at his ease and was watching my <b>discomposure</b> with a quiet, mocking smile." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1198 "dign" "worthy" "Greek/Latin root" "dignity</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1198 "dign" "worthy" "Greek/Latin root" "dignity</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1199 "discreet" "respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1199 "discreet" "respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic" " adj." "<u>Discreet</u> means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but <u>discrete</u> means individual or detached" "The <b><u>discreet</b> Swiss banker</u> hushed in his grey suit and spoke in quiet words" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1200 "dorm" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "dormitory</br> dormant</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1200 "dorm" "sleep" "Greek/Latin root" "dormitory</br> dormant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1201 "domesticate" "cultivate; make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans " " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1201 "domesticate" "cultivate; make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans " " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1202 "don" "give" "Greek/Latin root" "donor</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1202 "don" "give" "Greek/Latin root" "donor</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1225,7 +1226,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1212 "draconian" "extremely harsh; very severe, oppressive or strict" " adj." "Named after Dracon,the archon of Athens who laid down a code of laws that mandated death as punishment for minor crimes." "Giving someone a life sentence for stealing a loaf of bread is a <b>draconian</b> punishment" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1212 "draconian" "extremely harsh; very severe, oppressive or strict" " adj." "Named after Dracon,the archon of Athens who laid down a code of laws that mandated death as punishment for minor crimes." "Giving someone a life sentence for stealing a loaf of bread is a <b>draconian</b> punishment" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1213 "frag</br> fract" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal" "Latin words" "nko" 1213 "frag</br> fract" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal" "Latin words" "nko"
1214 "fug" "flee</br>" "Greek/Latin root" "fugitive</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1214 "fug" "flee</br>" "Greek/Latin root" "fugitive</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1215 "drawl" "speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1215 "drawl" "speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance" " noun" "He spoke with a <u>Southern <b>drawl/u></b><, and had a cowboy hat and boots to match" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1216 "e" "out</br> away" "Greek/Latin root" "emigration" "Latin words" "nko" 1216 "e" "out</br> away" "Greek/Latin root" "emigration" "Latin words" "nko"
1217 "em</br> en" "into</br> cover with</br> cause" "Greek/Latin root" "employ" "Latin words" "nko" 1217 "em</br> en" "into</br> cover with</br> cause" "Greek/Latin root" "employ" "Latin words" "nko"
1218 "en</br> in" "inside" "Greek/Latin root" "enhance, " "Latin words" "nko" 1218 "en</br> in" "inside" "Greek/Latin root" "enhance, " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1249,7 +1250,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1236 "prudence" "1: The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason</br> 1236 "prudence" "1: The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason</br>
2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs</br> 2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs</br>
3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources</br> 3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources</br>
4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk" "noun" "Latin prudentia = ""foresight, sagacity."" </br>Syn: cautious, carefulness</br>Not to be confused with prude, from French=excessively modest/proud" "He advised to use some <u>old-fashioned <b>prudence</b></u> when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintanc" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk" "noun" "Latin prudentia = ""foresight, sagacity."" </br>Syn: cautious, carefulness</br>Not to be confused with prude, from French=excessively modest/proud" "He advised to use some <u>old-fashioned <b>prudence</b></u> when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1237 "luc</br> lum" "light" "Greek/Latin root" "luminary</br> lucifer</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1237 "luc</br> lum" "light" "Greek/Latin root" "luminary</br> lucifer</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1238 "perdition" "unending damnation; the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment" "noun" "Latin : Perdre=get lost </br>Syn : Hell, inferno" "He did not wish to end up in the the fires of perdition" "AMB" "TCE" 1238 "perdition" "unending damnation; the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment" "noun" "Latin : Perdre=get lost </br>Syn : Hell, inferno" "He did not wish to end up in the the fires of perdition" "AMB" "TCE"
1239 "gon" "angle" "Greek/Latin root" "polygon</br> hexagon</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1239 "gon" "angle" "Greek/Latin root" "polygon</br> hexagon</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1283,26 +1284,26 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1255 "hireling" "someone doing a job solely for the money" "noun" "Hirelings often do jobs that are distasteful, ones that could involve lying, cheating, or worse</br>Syn : mercenary, pensionary" "The Russian <b>hirelings</b> fill in blogs and social media sites all day with subversive Russian propaganda" "AMB" "TCE" 1255 "hireling" "someone doing a job solely for the money" "noun" "Hirelings often do jobs that are distasteful, ones that could involve lying, cheating, or worse</br>Syn : mercenary, pensionary" "The Russian <b>hirelings</b> fill in blogs and social media sites all day with subversive Russian propaganda" "AMB" "TCE"
1256 "mega" "large, sometimes also a million" "Greek/Latin root" "megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte)" "Latin words" "nko" 1256 "mega" "large, sometimes also a million" "Greek/Latin root" "megaphone, mealithi (large stone), megabyte (1 mio byte)" "Latin words" "nko"
1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1257 "ment" "mind" "Greek/Latin root" "mental</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1258 "sub-, su-, sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division,""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko" 1258 "sub-, su-, sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko"
1259 "apostatize" "abandon one.s faith, principles, or church" "noun" "apostate is the person who is apostatizing" "He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church" "AMB" "TCE" 1259 "apostatize" "abandon one.s faith, principles, or church" "noun" "apostate is the person who is apostatizing" "He became more and more of a hedonist, eventually <b>apostatizing</b> and leaving the church" "AMB" "TCE"
1260 "edge out" "to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something) " " verb" "The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1260 "edge out" "to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something) " " verb" "The company is gradually <u><b>edging out</b> the competition.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1262 "mir" "look" "Greek/Latin root" "Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace" "mirage</br> mirror</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1262 "mir" "look" "Greek/Latin root" "Don't confuse with Russian 'mir'=peace" "mirage</br> mirror</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1263 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise""as a verb." "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1263 "excise " "a tax. " "noun" "comes from a similarly sounding old Dutch word for tax, not linked to the ""excise""as a verb." "when you take more than a litre of alcohol into the country, you will need to pay 20% <b><u>excise</u> duty</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1265 "mot</br> move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, </br>movement" "Latin words" "nko" 1265 "mot</br> move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, </br>movement" "Latin words" "nko"
1266 "edifice" "building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1266 "edifice" "building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls" " noun" " Old French edifice ""building""</br>To merit being called an edifice, a building must be important." "The company’s world headquarters will soon be relocated to an imposting <b>edifice</b> down the street." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1267 "mut" "change" "Greek/Latin root" "mutation (a change), mutability (ability to change), mutable(changeable), mutant(a changed being), mutate (to change), mutagen(an agent that generates change)" "Latin words" "nko" 1267 "mut" "change" "Greek/Latin root" "mutation (a change), mutability (ability to change), mutable(changeable), mutant(a changed being), mutate (to change), mutagen(an agent that generates change)" "Latin words" "nko"
1268 "myo" "muscle" "Greek/Latin root" "myasthenia (weakness of the muscles), myalgia (muscular pain), myology (the science of muscles), " "Latin words" "nko" 1268 "myo" "muscle" "Greek/Latin root" "myasthenia (weakness of the muscles), myalgia (muscular pain), myology (the science of muscles), " "Latin words" "nko"
1269 "mand" "order, summon" "Greek/Latin root" "mandatory, command, countermand(retract an order), mandamus (court order/summons), mandatary(somone who has received a mandate), demand (completely order), reprimand(summon(=mand) to press/hold=pri, back=re), " "Latin words" "nko" 1269 "mand" "order, summon" "Greek/Latin root" "mandatory, command, countermand(retract an order), mandamus (court order/summons), mandatary(somone who has received a mandate), demand (completely order), reprimand(summon(=mand) to press/hold=pri, back=re), " "Latin words" "nko"
1270 "efface" "rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1270 "efface" "1. rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing</br>2. to make (oneself) modestly or shyly inconspicuous" " verb" "French : effacer : remove the face of. " "1. the coins had their most important markings <b>effaced</b> through their use in time.</br>2. He newcomer <b>effaced</b> himself from the discussion in the room" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1271 "nav" "ship" "Greek/Latin root" "navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy" "Latin words" "nko" 1271 "nav" "ship" "Greek/Latin root" "navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy" "Latin words" "nko"
1272 "neg" "deny" "Greek/Latin root" "negate</br> negative</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1272 "neg" "deny" "Greek/Latin root" "negate</br> negative</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1273 "ellipsis" "omission of words from text; mark or series of marks used in writing to indicate omission" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1273 "ellipsis" "omission of words from text; mark or series of marks used in writing to indicate omission" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1274 "nov" "new" "Greek/Latin root" "novelty" "Latin words" "nko" 1274 "nov" "new" "Greek/Latin root" "novelty" "Latin words" "nko"
1275 "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye)" "Latin words" "nko" 1275 "ocul" "eye" "Greek/Latin root" "ocular(pertaining to eye), oculist(eye doctor), oculus(an eye)" "Latin words" "nko"
1276 "oper" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "operate</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1276 "oper" "work" "Greek/Latin root" "operate</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1277 "eluding" "avoiding capture,especially by cunning" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1277 "eluding" "1. avoiding capture,especially by cunning</br>2. to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of </br>3. defies explanation" " adj." "Latin : ex ""out, away"" + ludere ""to play""=>to get away by playing tricks/games" "1. The mice seemed to be masters at <u>eluding</u> the traps2. The subtlety of the foreigner's statements were simply <u>eluding</u> to them</br>3. Sometimes there are phenomena in quantum physics that <u><b>elude</b> explanation.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1278 "emaciated" "thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1278 "emaciated" "thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease" " adj." "Syn: decay, droop, fade, fail, flag, go, lag, languish, sag, sink, waste (away), weaken, wilt, wither" "The TV scenes of children's bloated bellies and <b>emaciated</b> bodies was enough to initiate an outpouring of support against the famine. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1279 "emaciation" "act of making lean or thin in flesh; state of becoming thin by gradual wasting of flesh" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1279 "emaciation" "act of making lean or thin in flesh; state of becoming thin by gradual wasting of flesh" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1280 "pel</br> pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "impel(drive into), expel(drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), compel(drive to go with)</br>impulse, catapult, " "Latin words" "nko" 1280 "pel</br> pulse" "drive" "Greek/Latin root" "impel(drive into), expel(drive out) dispel(drive aside), repel(drive back), propel(drive forward), compel(drive to go with)</br>impulse, catapult, " "Latin words" "nko"
1281 "pend</br> pens" "hang" "Greek/Latin root" "pending</br>pendant</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1281 "pend</br> pens" "hang" "Greek/Latin root" "pending</br>pendant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1318,7 +1319,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1291 "poten" "powerful" "Greek/Latin root" "potentate</br> potent" "Latin words" "nko" 1291 "poten" "powerful" "Greek/Latin root" "potentate</br> potent" "Latin words" "nko"
1292 "prehend</br> prehens" "take</br> grasp" "Greek/Latin root" "comprehend</br> aprehend</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1292 "prehend</br> prehens" "take</br> grasp" "Greek/Latin root" "comprehend</br> aprehend</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1293 "prot" "first" "Greek/Latin root" "prototype" "Latin words" "nko" 1293 "prot" "first" "Greek/Latin root" "prototype" "Latin words" "nko"
1294 "endowment" "funds or property donated to an institution or individual as a source of income" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1294 "endowment" "An endowment is a gift : </br>1. money given to an institution like a college. </br>2. a natural gift, say of a physical attribute or a talent." " noun" "Syn1 : gift, donation</br>Syn2 : gift, natural endowment, talent, in-born capability" "1. The <b>endowments</b> received by the elite American universities often reaches incredible levels of up to 50 billion dollars. </br> The porn actor said his claim to fame was that he was <u>well <b>endowed</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1295 "ortho" "straight" "Greek/Latin root" "orthoate</br>orthodontist</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1295 "ortho" "straight" "Greek/Latin root" "orthoate</br>orthodontist</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1296 "narr" "tell" "Greek/Latin root" "narrative, narration, narrate, narrator, narrable(capable of being told), " "Latin words" "nko" 1296 "narr" "tell" "Greek/Latin root" "narrative, narration, narrate, narrator, narrable(capable of being told), " "Latin words" "nko"
1297 "od" "pass</br> way" "Greek/Latin root" "odyssey" "Latin words" "nko" 1297 "od" "pass</br> way" "Greek/Latin root" "odyssey" "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1327,7 +1328,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1300 "phyt" "plant</br> grow" "Greek/Latin root" "aerophyte (plant that grows from air), epiphyte (plant that grows on other plants," "Latin words" "nko" 1300 "phyt" "plant</br> grow" "Greek/Latin root" "aerophyte (plant that grows from air), epiphyte (plant that grows on other plants," "Latin words" "nko"
1302 "plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos" "approve</br> clap" "Greek/Latin root" "applaud</br> laudable</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1302 "plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos" "approve</br> clap" "Greek/Latin root" "applaud</br> laudable</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1303 "illicit" "not allowed by law or custom" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" + licitus ""lawful,"" =illegal" "It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u>" "AMB" "Web" 1303 "illicit" "not allowed by law or custom" "adj." "Latin : in- ""not, opposite of"" + licitus ""lawful"" =illegal" "It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u>" "AMB" "Web"
1304 "cession" "yielding to another; ceding or surrendering" " noun" "Latin : ""a giving up""</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or ""giving up"" the connection between them" "Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1304 "cession" "yielding to another; ceding or surrendering" " noun" "Latin : ""a giving up""</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or ""giving up"" the connection between them" "Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1305 "licit" "authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law" "adj." "Latin : licitus ""lawful""" "Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper." "AMB" "Web" 1305 "licit" "authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law" "adj." "Latin : licitus ""lawful""" "Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper." "AMB" "Web"
1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
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1453 "complaisant</br>complacent" " complaisant =""pleasing, obliging, gracious""</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so" "adj." "complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of ""resting on one's laurels""" "Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him" "Homophone" "merriam-webster" 1453 "complaisant</br>complacent" " complaisant =""pleasing, obliging, gracious""</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so" "adj." "complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of ""resting on one's laurels""" "Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him" "Homophone" "merriam-webster"
1454 "akantha" "thorn" "Greek/Latin root" "a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root ""ac"": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. " "acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree)" "Root words" "SMB" 1454 "akantha" "thorn" "Greek/Latin root" "a sub of the Greek</br> PIE root ""ac"": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. " "acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree)" "Root words" "SMB"
1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is <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." "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>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is <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." "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>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1456 "abstemious" "marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious" "adj." "Latin: abs-= ""away."" + temetum, ""intoxicating drink,"" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length." "Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1456 "abstemious" "marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious" "adj." "Latin: abs-= ""away."" + temetum, ""intoxicating drink"" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length." "Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1457 "aggregate" "a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together" "adj., verb" "Latin : ad ""to"" + gregare ""to collect into a flock, gather,""" "Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1457 "aggregate" "a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together" "adj., verb" "Latin : ad ""to"" + gregare ""to collect into a flock, gather""" "Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1458 "approbation" "official acceptance or agreement" "noun" "Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie ""Probezeit"". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat." "Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1458 "approbation" "official acceptance or agreement" "noun" "Probation hat den gleichen Sinn wie ""Probezeit"". Approbation bedeutet, dass man diese bestanden hat." "Filled with <b>approbation</b>, the audience gave a <u>standing ovation.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1459 "assiduous" "marked by care and persistent effort" "adj." "Latin: ad ""to"" + sedere ""to sit=>constantly working at it " "His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1459 "assiduous" "marked by care and persistent effort" "adj." "Latin: ad ""to"" + sedere ""to sit=>constantly working at it " "His <b>assiduous</b> attempts to improve his GRE vocab got him a top verbal score" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1460 "beneficent" "doing or producing good" "adj." "bene=good" "My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1460 "beneficent" "doing or producing good" "adj." "bene=good" "My <b><u>beneficent neighbor</b> gives out meals to the poor</u> every Sunday." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1461 "boorish" "ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance" "adj." "old English for herdsman (Bauer..)" "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 Hard" "Barron" 1461 "boorish" "ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance" "adj." "old English for herdsman (Bauer..)" "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 Hard" "Barron"
1462 "burnish" "polish and make shiny" "verb" "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." "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 Medium" "Barron" 1462 "burnish" "polish and make shiny" "verb" "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." "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 Medium" "Barron"
1463 "castigation" "harsh verbal reprimand" "noun" "The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1463 "castigation" "harsh verbal reprimand" "noun" "The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1464 "conciliatory" "making or willing to make concessions" "adj." "Latin: conciliatus ""to bring together, win over,"" same root as ""council""+ –ory ""relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise" "Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1464 "conciliatory" "making or willing to make concessions" "adj." "Latin: conciliatus ""to bring together, win over"" same root as ""council""+ –ory ""relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise" "Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1465 "contention" "the act of competing as for profit or a prize" "noun" """a violent effort to obtain something""" "Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob?" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1465 "contention" "the act of competing as for profit or a prize" "noun" """a violent effort to obtain something""" "Does anyone know the <u>bone of <b>contention</b></u> that started the fight between Jim and Bob?" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1466 "conundrum" "a difficult problem" "noun" "unclear origin" "The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1466 "conundrum" "a difficult problem" "noun" "unclear origin" "The <b><u>conundrum</b> is that I am stranded in the middle of nowhere</u> without my cell phone." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1467 "daunt" "cause to lose courage" "adj." "Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy)" "David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1467 "daunt" "cause to lose courage" "adj." "Daunt rhymes with haunt, another word which means to frighten(but daunt is less creepy)" "David faced the <u><b>daunting</b> task</u> of fighting Goliath" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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1476 "effrontery" "audacious behavior that you have no right to" "noun" "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 Medium" "Barron" 1476 "effrontery" "audacious behavior that you have no right to" "noun" "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 Medium" "Barron"
1477 "embellish" "make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color" "verb" "em=to make, bel=beauty" "<u>Mom <b>embellished</b> the cake</u> with a cherry on the top" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1477 "embellish" "make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color" "verb" "em=to make, bel=beauty" "<u>Mom <b>embellished</b> the cake</u> with a cherry on the top" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1478 "equanimity" "steadiness of mind under stress" "noun" "Latin : equi= ""even, level"" + animus ""mind, spirit""=>evenness in temper" "The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1478 "equanimity" "steadiness of mind under stress" "noun" "Latin : equi= ""even, level"" + animus ""mind, spirit""=>evenness in temper" "The aplollo 13 astronaut <u>dealt with the explosion on board with <b>equanimity</b></u> and first took stock of the situation." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1479 "euphemism" "an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one" "noun" "Greek euphemismos, meaning ""good speech,""" """holiday in Dachau"" was a <b>euphenism</b> of the nazis to hide the terror they were planning in the concentration camps" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1479 "euphemism" "an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one" "noun" "Greek euphemismos, meaning ""good speech""" """holiday in Dachau"" was a <b>euphenism</b> of the nazis to hide the terror they were planning in the concentration camps" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1480 "exigency" "1. something that is demanded in a giving situation. </br>2. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action" "noun" "French : exiger=demand, Latin : exigentia ""urgency"" </br>Syn : urgent demand" "1. Bill’s allergy medication is an<b> exigency</b> he always carries around in case of an attack.</br>2. These suggestions <u>address the <b>exigencies</b> of the moment." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1480 "exigency" "1. something that is demanded in a giving situation. </br>2. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action" "noun" "French : exiger=demand, Latin : exigentia ""urgency"" </br>Syn : urgent demand" "1. Bill’s allergy medication is an<b> exigency</b> he always carries around in case of an attack.</br>2. These suggestions <u>address the <b>exigencies</b> of the moment." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." "Syn : asinine, inane, mindless, vacuous, foolish" "Buying a car without negotiating down the price is <u><b>a fatuous</b> move.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1481 "fatuous" "devoid of intelligence" "adj." "Syn : asinine, inane, mindless, vacuous, foolish" "Buying a car without negotiating down the price is <u><b>a fatuous</b> move.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1482 "fawning" "attempting to win favor by flattery" "noun" "Old English : verwandt mit ""feiern""" "The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1482 "fawning" "attempting to win favor by flattery" "noun" "Old English : verwandt mit ""feiern""" "The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1483 "felicitous" "exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate" "adj." "From felix (genitive felicis) ""happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile,""" "Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1483 "felicitous" "exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate" "adj." "From felix (genitive felicis) ""happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile""" "Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1484 "fervor" "feelings of great warmth and intensity" "noun" "He had great fervor for FC Basel" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1484 "fervor" "feelings of great warmth and intensity" "noun" "He had great fervor for FC Basel" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1485 "frugality" "prudence in avoiding waste" "noun" "His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1485 "frugality" "prudence in avoiding waste" "noun" "His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1486 "futile" "producing no result or effect" "adj." " Latin futilis= ""leaky."" the image of a leaky vessel is a good illustration of the adjective. Pouring water into a leaky bucket is futile." "Hopefully all the time you're spending studying vocabulary won't turn out to be futile" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1486 "futile" "producing no result or effect" "adj." " Latin futilis= ""leaky."" the image of a leaky vessel is a good illustration of the adjective. Pouring water into a leaky bucket is futile." "Hopefully all the time you're spending studying vocabulary won't turn out to be futile" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1487 "iconoclastic" "characterized by attack on established beliefs" "adj." "Greek eikōn, or ""image,"" coupled with -klastēs, ""one who breaks,""=> one who breaks icons" "In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1487 "iconoclastic" "characterized by attack on established beliefs" "adj." "Greek eikōn, or ""image"" coupled with -klastēs, ""one who breaks""=> one who breaks icons" "In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1488 "idolatry" "the worship of objects or images as gods" "noun" "Both <u>abhorred <b>idolatry</b></u> and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1488 "idolatry" "the worship of objects or images as gods" "noun" "Both <u>abhorred <b>idolatry</b></u> and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1489 "impassive" "having or revealing little emotion or sensibility" "adj. " "Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news." "He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1489 "impassive" "having or revealing little emotion or sensibility" "adj. " "Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news." "He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1490 "impede" "be a hindrance or obstacle to" "verb" "Latin impedire which literally means ""to hold the feet,"" formed from the prefix in-, (""in"") plus pes (""foot"")." "Los Alamos’ housing shortage <b>impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1490 "impede" "be a hindrance or obstacle to" "verb" "Latin impedire which literally means ""to hold the feet"" formed from the prefix in-, (""in"") plus pes (""foot"")." "Los Alamos’ housing shortage <b>impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1491 "impermeable" "preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through" "adj." "Latin : im=not + permeare ""to pass through, go over,""=> unpenetrable" "The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1491 "impermeable" "preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through" "adj." "Latin : im=not + permeare ""to pass through, go over""=> unpenetrable" "The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1492 "impervious" "not admitting of passage or capable of being affected" "adj." "im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable Syn of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context." "Borders aren’t impermeable</br>The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1492 "impervious" "not admitting of passage or capable of being affected" "adj." "im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable Syn of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context." "Borders aren’t impermeable</br>The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1493 "inadvertently" "without knowledge or intention" "adv." "adv of inadvertent" "We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge)" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1493 "inadvertently" "without knowledge or intention" "adv." "adv of inadvertent" "We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge)" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1494 "incongruity" "the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate" "adj. " "Latin: in=""not"" +con/m ""with, together"" + gruere""fall, rush,"" =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness" "The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1494 "incongruity" "the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate" "adj. " "Latin: in=""not"" +con/m ""with, together"" + gruere""fall, rush"" =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness" "The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1495 "inconsequential" "lacking worth or importance" "adj. " "It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1495 "inconsequential" "lacking worth or importance" "adj. " "It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1496 "incorporate" "make into a whole or make part of a whole" "verb" "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + verb of corpus ""body"" => put into a body/whole" "According to culinary guidelines, a chef should never <b>incorporate</b> cheese into a fish dish." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1496 "incorporate" "make into a whole or make part of a whole" "verb" "Latin : in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + verb of corpus ""body"" => put into a body/whole" "According to culinary guidelines, a chef should never <b>incorporate</b> cheese into a fish dish." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1497 "indeterminate" "not fixed or known in advance" "adj. " "Latin : in- ""not,"" + determinare ""to enclose, bound, set limits to"" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable" "“the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1497 "indeterminate" "not fixed or known in advance" "adj. " "Latin : in- ""not"" + determinare ""to enclose, bound, set limits to"" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable" "“the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1498 "indigence" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution" "noun" "</br>Syn : need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization, penury, beggary, mendicancy, mendicity, impoverishment, poorness, poverty" "She even forbade me to write about anything in my college essay that hinted at our immigrant indigence." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1498 "indigence" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution" "noun" "</br>Syn : need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization, penury, beggary, mendicancy, mendicity, impoverishment, poorness, poverty" "She even forbade me to write about anything in my college essay that hinted at our immigrant indigence." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1499 "insinuate" "1. suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand</br>2. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner" "verb" " Latin : in: in + sinuare ""to wind, bend, curve,""=> ""wind one's way into.""</br> Syn : 1. adumbrate, intimate, hint, suggest </br>2. bring in, introduce" "1. I <b>insinuated</b> that I did not like his wife. </br>2. He <b>insinuated</b> himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1499 "insinuate" "1. suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand</br>2. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner" "verb" " Latin : in: in + sinuare ""to wind, bend, curve""=> ""wind one's way into.""</br> Syn : 1. adumbrate, intimate, hint, suggest </br>2. bring in, introduce" "1. I <b>insinuated</b> that I did not like his wife. </br>2. He <b>insinuated</b> himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1500 "insularity" "the state of being isolated or detached" "noun" "Latin : insula, for ""island.""</br> Deutsch= Insel </br>Syn : detachment, insularism, insulation" "Their <b>insularity</b> led to the belief that they were the best in all things." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1500 "insularity" "the state of being isolated or detached" "noun" "Latin : insula, for ""island.""</br> Deutsch= Insel </br>Syn : detachment, insularism, insulation" "Their <b>insularity</b> led to the belief that they were the best in all things." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1501 "intransigence" "stubborn refusal to compromise or change" "noun" "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1501 "intransigence" "stubborn refusal to compromise or change" "noun" "in- : ""not"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1502 "inundate" "fill or cover completely, usually with water, but increasingly with information, work etc. " "verb" " Latin : inundare ""to overflow, run over, to flood"" </br> Syn : deluge, submerge, fill, fill up" "The Black writer was <b>inundated</b> with calls from movie industry executives looking for Black editors to hire" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1502 "inundate" "fill or cover completely, usually with water, but increasingly with information, work etc. " "verb" " Latin : inundare ""to overflow, run over, to flood"" </br> Syn : deluge, submerge, fill, fill up" "The Black writer was <b>inundated</b> with calls from movie industry executives looking for Black editors to hire" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1503 "inured" "made tough by habitual exposure" "adj." "contracted from phrase : (put) in ure = put in use, now meaning ""toughen or harden by experience </br> Syn: enured, hardened, tough, toughened" "People in northern regions are <b>inured</b> to the cold weather, and some will even jump into freezing water on occasion.</br>a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind- inured" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1503 "inured" "made tough by habitual exposure" "adj." "contracted from phrase : (put) in ure = put in use, now meaning ""toughen or harden by experience </br> Syn: enured, hardened, tough, toughened" "People in northern regions are <b>inured</b> to the cold weather, and some will even jump into freezing water on occasion.</br>a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind- inured" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1504 "invective" "abusive language used to express blame or censure" "adj. " "from in- ""against"" + vehere ""to carry"" => =to carry words against = ""abusive speech</br> Syn : vitriol, vituperation" "When my ex-husband tried to start a fight with me by using an <b>invective</b>, I simply walked away from him." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1504 "invective" "abusive language used to express blame or censure" "adj. " "from in- ""against"" + vehere ""to carry"" => =to carry words against = ""abusive speech</br> Syn : vitriol, vituperation" "When my ex-husband tried to start a fight with me by using an <b>invective</b>, I simply walked away from him." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1505 "itinerary" "an established line of travel or access" "noun" "Latin itinerarium ""account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book,""" "The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1505 "itinerary" "an established line of travel or access" "noun" "Latin itinerarium ""account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book""" "The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1506 "lassitude" "a feeling of lack of interest or energy" "noun" "Latin: lassus ""faint, tired, weary,""" "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1506 "lassitude" "a feeling of lack of interest or energy" "noun" "Latin: lassus ""faint, tired, weary""" "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
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"
1515 "pate" "liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned" "noun" "French : from same word root as ""paste"", with the ""s""dissapearing again." "He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1515 "pate" "liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned" "noun" "French : from same word root as ""paste"", with the ""s""dissapearing again." "He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b>" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1516 "pathological" "1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition" "adj. " "Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease" "1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1516 "pathological" "1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition" "adj. " "Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease" "1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin : penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1517 "penury" "a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization" "noun" " Latin : penuria= scarcity" "My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1518 "perennial" "lasting an indefinitely long time" "adj. " "Latin per-, ""through,"" + annus, or ""year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual" "At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last ." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1518 "perennial" "lasting an indefinitely long time" "adj. " "Latin per-, ""through"" + annus, or ""year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual" "At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last ." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1519 "permeable" "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through" "adj. " "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass,""=>pass through</br>" "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1519 "permeable" "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through" "adj. " "Latin: per ""through"" + meare ""to pass""=>pass through</br>" "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word : pity" "aerophyte" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1520 "piety" "righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout" "noun" "from French, related to English word : pity" "aerophyte" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " "The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1521 "plasticity" "the property of being physically malleable" "adj. " "The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" "Latin praeambulus which means ""walking before."" (a speech, or a document)" "The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron" 1523 "preamble" "a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution" "noun" "Latin praeambulus which means ""walking before."" (a speech, or a document)" "The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice." " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
@ -1498,7 +1499,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
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" " 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" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " 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"
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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"
1663 "connote" "to imply something in addition to what is apparent" "verb" "Latin : com ""with, together"" + notare ""to mark, note, make a note,""=>to signify in addition to the main meaning" "At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1663 "connote" "to imply something in addition to what is apparent" "verb" "Latin : com ""with, together"" + notare ""to mark, note, make a note""=>to signify in addition to the main meaning" "At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1664 "inveigle" "persuade someone through flattery" "verb" " Middle French word aveugler, meaning “delude, make blind,”" "She <b>inveigled</b> him to drive her all the way across the country by telling him he was not only the best looking man in town, but also the best driver of all time. " "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1664 "inveigle" "persuade someone through flattery" "verb" " Middle French word aveugler, meaning “delude, make blind,”" "She <b>inveigled</b> him to drive her all the way across the country by telling him he was not only the best looking man in town, but also the best driver of all time. " "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1665 "injudicious" "lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise" "adj." "Latin in-""not""+ iudicium ""judgment""=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym : judicious" "He <u>regretted his <b>injudicious</b> decision</u> to spend his last 5 dollars on an expensive cup of coffee" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1665 "injudicious" "lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise" "adj." "Latin in-""not""+ iudicium ""judgment""=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym : judicious" "He <u>regretted his <b>injudicious</b> decision</u> to spend his last 5 dollars on an expensive cup of coffee" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1666 "judicious" "exhibiting good judgment or sound thinking; prudent" " adj." "Latin iiudicium ""judgment""=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym :injudicious" "The man had become <u>wealthy by making <b>judicious</b> use of his money</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1666 "judicious" "exhibiting good judgment or sound thinking; prudent" " adj." "Latin iiudicium ""judgment""=> lacking judgement. </br>Antonym :injudicious" "The man had become <u>wealthy by making <b>judicious</b> use of his money</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1667 "pernicuous" "harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years" "adj." "Latin: per ""completely"" + necis ""violent death, murder,""perniciosus, ""destructive,""=>total destruction" "The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1667 "pernicuous" "harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years" "adj." "Latin: per ""completely"" + necis ""violent death, murder""perniciosus, ""destructive""=>total destruction" "The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1668 "debase" "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade" " verb" "Latin : de- ""down"" + base (adj.) ""low,""" "The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased.</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword" 1668 "debase" "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade" " verb" "Latin : de- ""down"" + base (adj.) ""low""" "The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased.</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1669 "baseness" "unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values" "adj." "from base (adj.) + -ness." "The pauper looked at the touristist skeptically, thinking that they gloried in his squalor as proof of his baseness." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1669 "baseness" "unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values" "adj." "from base (adj.) + -ness." "The pauper looked at the touristist skeptically, thinking that they gloried in his squalor as proof of his baseness." "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1670 "connote/denote" "Connote is like giving a hint, but to denote is to refer to something outright." "verb" "For her, the word ""family"" <b>connotes</b> love and comfort while it <b>denotes</b> a group containing a father, mother and siblings" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1670 "connote/denote" "Connote is like giving a hint, but to denote is to refer to something outright." "verb" "For her, the word ""family"" <b>connotes</b> love and comfort while it <b>denotes</b> a group containing a father, mother and siblings" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
1671 "fervent/fervid" "Fervent is a synonym of fervid. " "adj." "Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent""" "He was a <u><b>fervent</b> supporter</u> of FC Basel" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1" 1671 "fervent/fervid" "Fervent is a synonym of fervid. " "adj." "Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent""" "He was a <u><b>fervent</b> supporter</u> of FC Basel" "AMB" "GRE Test Exam 1"
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" "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" "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"

1 1 Column1 -(o)logy Column2 study,science,theory Column3 noun Column4 from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, Column5 biology</br> archeology Column6 Suffix Column7 MSU Column8
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2 1 1 -(o)logy -(o)logy study,science,theory study,science,theory noun noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology biology</br> archeology Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
3 2 2 a</br>an a</br>an without</br> not without</br> not Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
4 3 3 ab</br>abs</br>a ab</br>abs</br>a apart</br> away from apart</br> away from Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
82 81 81 artless artless simple and natural; without cunning or deceit simple and natural; without cunning or deceit adj. adj. Syn : candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained Syn : candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hai With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hai 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
83 82 82 -ary, ery, ory -ary, ery, ory relating to place where or quality relating to place where or quality adj., noun adj., noun dictionary</br> bravery</br> dormitory</br> aviary</br> ordinary</br> auditory dictionary</br> bravery</br> dormitory</br> aviary</br> ordinary</br> auditory Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
84 83 83 ascetic ascetic austere or self-denying austere or self-denying adj. adj. Greek : asketes "monk, hermit" + ïc"nature of, like Greek : asketes "monk, hermit" + ïc"nature of, like The monk leads an ascetic life. The monk leads an ascetic life. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
85 84 84 accolade accolade award of merit; expression of approval; praise award of merit; expression of approval; praise noun noun French accoler meant to "embrace the neck," which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony. French accoler meant to "embrace the neck" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony. Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another. Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
86 85 85 assuage assuage to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy verb verb v. to satisfy a need or appetite v. to satisfy a need or appetite A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles. A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
87 86 86 astonishment astonishment total surprise, shock total surprise, shock noun noun Old French estoner "to stun, daze, deafen, astound" Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br> Latin ex "out" + tonare "to thunder" Old French estoner "to stun, daze, deafen, astound" Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br> Latin ex "out" + tonare "to thunder" The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money. The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
88 87 87 -ate -ate cause, make cause, make verb verb liquidate</br> segregate liquidate</br> segregate Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
89 88 88 attenuate attenuate become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude verb verb Latin : ad "to" (see ad-) + tenuare "make thin" </br>Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen </br> abate is similar but means "get less, possibly zero Latin : ad "to" (see ad-) + tenuare "make thin" </br>Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen </br> abate is similar but means "get less, possibly zero The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands.</u> The contract includes a safeguard clause to <b><u>attenuate</b> possible additional costs demands.</u> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
90 89 89 accretion accretion growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion noun noun The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase The noun accretion implies an accumulation that causes increase If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth. If you don't floss and brush your teeth, you will have a steady <u><b>accretion</b> of plaque</u> on your teeth. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
91 90 90 acerbity acerbity 1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone 1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone noun noun Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness 1. </br>2. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew. 1. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew. </br>2. The high <b>acerbity</b> of the salad dressing was caused by putting too much vinegar into it. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
92 91 91 audacious audacious showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity) showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity) adj. adj. Syn : bold, daring, fearless Syn : bold, daring, fearless The new CEO <u>pursued <b>audacious</b> initiatives</u> to save the company from bankruptcy. </br> The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detentio The new CEO <u>pursued <b>audacious</b> initiatives</u> to save the company from bankruptcy. </br> The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detentio 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
93 92 92 audio audio hear</br> sound hear</br> sound Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root audiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures) audiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures) Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
94 93 93 acidulous acidulous slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic adj. adj. Latin acidulus "slightly sour," a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour Latin acidulus "slightly sour" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour 1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere. 1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
95 94 94 austere austere severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance adj. adj. Old French austere "strict, severe, harsh, cruel" </br>Syn : unadorned, subdued, stark Old French austere "strict, severe, harsh, cruel" </br>Syn : unadorned, subdued, stark Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery. Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
96 95 95 auto auto self self Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root automatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune automatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
97 96 96 avarice avarice greed greed noun noun Latin (via French) avaritia "greed, inordinate desire Latin (via French) avaritia "greed, inordinate desire The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
151 150 150 cide cide kill kill Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
152 151 151 adornment adornment embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament noun noun Latin root is adornare, "equip or embellish." Latin root is adornare, "equip or embellish." A small <b>adornment</b> of parsley was added to the chef’s dish to make it look better. A small <b>adornment</b> of parsley was added to the chef’s dish to make it look better. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
153 152 152 adroit adroit skillful and adept under pressing conditions skillful and adept under pressing conditions adj. adj. French :droit : "right," a=to + droit=right =>do it right", "properly"</br> Deutsch Wortstamm : rechtens (aber nicht ganz die gleiche Bedeutung)</br>Ant:maladroit French :droit : "right" a=to + droit=right =>do it right", "properly"</br> Deutsch Wortstamm : rechtens (aber nicht ganz die gleiche Bedeutung)</br>Ant:maladroit The child was an <b>adroit</b> pianist at an early age The child was an <b>adroit</b> pianist at an early age 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
154 153 153 coda coda a concluding event, remark or musical composition a concluding event, remark or musical composition noun noun Syn : ending, finale Syn : ending, finale The final section of the song was <u>sealed with a <b>coda</u></b> that sounded like an entirely different melody. The final section of the song was <u>sealed with a <b>coda</u></b> that sounded like an entirely different melody. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
155 154 154 cogent cogent powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe powerfully persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe adj. adj. French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election The politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
156 155 155 commensurate commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent corresponding in size or degree or extent adj. adj. Latin com "with, together" + mensuratus, pp mensurare "to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass Latin com "with, together" + mensuratus, pp mensurare "to measure => with measure </br>Deutsch : mit Mass You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work You will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
157 156 156 adumbrate adumbrate 1. give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; </br>2. summarize; </br>3. overshadow; shade 1. give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; </br>2. summarize; </br>3. overshadow; shade verb verb Latin: ad "to" + umbrare=> "to cast in shadow", to foreshadow, to cast a shadow of something bigger</br>umreißen, ankündigen, vorausahnen lassen, skizzieren Latin: ad "to" + umbrare=> "to cast in shadow", to foreshadow, to cast a shadow of something bigger</br>umreißen, ankündigen, vorausahnen lassen, skizzieren 1. The scene where the princess dreams of the vampire <u><b>adumbrates</b> her later discovery</u> that her little brother is, in fact, a vampire."</br>2. The purpose of the summary is to <u><b>adumbrate</b> the movie’s plot.</u> 1. The scene where the princess dreams of the vampire <u><b>adumbrates</b> her later discovery</u> that her little brother is, in fact, a vampire."</br>2. The purpose of the summary is to <u><b>adumbrate</b> the movie’s plot.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
161 160 160 affable affable easily approachable; warmly friendly easily approachable; warmly friendly adj. adj. Latin affābilis="kind, friendly.</br>Syn : genial, hospitable, and gracious Latin affābilis="kind, friendly.</br>Syn : genial, hospitable, and gracious She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile. </u> She welcomed her guests with an <u><b>affable</b> smile. </u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
162 161 161 conflagration conflagration 1. a great fire <br>2. a conflict or war 1. a great fire <br>2. a conflict or war noun noun con=with/togethe+ =flagrare "to burn, blaze, glow con=with/togethe+ =flagrare "to burn, blaze, glow 1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot <b>conflagration</b> gases generated during a <u>fire</u> rise upwards</br>2. It seems as though the <u><b>conflagration</b> in the Middle East</u> has been going on for centuries 1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot <b>conflagration</b> gases generated during a <u>fire</u> rise upwards</br>2. It seems as though the <u><b>conflagration</b> in the Middle East</u> has been going on for centuries Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
163 162 162 agnostic agnostic one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality noun noun Greek: a-, = "not," + "gnostos", "known"=>doesn't know whether God exists Greek: a-, = "not" + "gnostos", "known"=>doesn't know whether God exists Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life. Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
164 163 163 confound confound to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong verb verb Syn : contradict, counter, go against Syn : contradict, counter, go against Yet in another sense, <u>the Fed has <b>confounded</b> predictions</u>—at least, those it made itself Yet in another sense, <u>the Fed has <b>confounded</b> predictions</u>—at least, those it made itself 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
165 164 164 connoisseur connoisseur an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits noun noun French. Connaisseur (with an "a") is a specialist, and connoisseur (with an "o") is "higher ranked", as they are a conaisseur AND their opinions are valued ! French. Connaisseur (with an "a") is a specialist, and connoisseur (with an "o") is "higher ranked", as they are a conaisseur AND their opinions are valued ! Since you are <u>a wine <b>connoisseur</b></u>, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party Since you are <u>a wine <b>connoisseur</b></u>, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
166 165 165 consequential consequential as a result of, "following as an effect or result" as a result of, "following as an effect or result" adj. adj. con=with a sequence </br>adj. significant or memorable con=with a sequence </br>adj. significant or memorable The <u><b>consequential damages</b></u> of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months The <u><b>consequential damages</b></u> of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
167 166 166 constitutus constitutus stand stand Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root constitution</br> statute constitution</br> statute Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
186 185 185 credence credence belief or trust belief or trust noun noun Medieval Latin credentia "belief". "credentials", "credit", all have the same roots Medieval Latin credentia "belief". "credentials", "credit", all have the same roots The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence.</u></ The crazy man’s UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence.</u></ 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
187 186 186 cred cred belief belief Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root credence=belief that something is true or valid</br>credulous=believing things too easily</br> gullible</br>incredible=unbelievable</br>incredulous=skeptical</br> disbelieving credence=belief that something is true or valid</br>credulous=believing things too easily</br> gullible</br>incredible=unbelievable</br>incredulous=skeptical</br> disbelieving Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
188 187 187 amble amble moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely noun noun Latin ambulare= "to walk about," as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern Latin ambulare= "to walk about" as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
189 188 188 -cule, ling -cule, ling very small very small adj., noun adj., noun molecule</br> miniscule</br> molecule</br> miniscule</br> Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
190 189 189 culpable culpable deserving of blame (n: culpability) deserving of blame (n: culpability) adj. adj. Old French coupable Old French coupable The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
191 190 190 -cy -cy action, function action, function noun noun advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
192 191 191 dearth dearth lack, scarcity lack, scarcity noun noun Old English deore "precious, costly" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th Old English deore "precious, costly" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
220 219 219 die die 1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products 1. v. to cease to live. </br>2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products verb, noun verb, noun 1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, 1. sterben</br>2. Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, 1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. 1. the old man died</br>2. These car models are so similar that the <u>same <b>die </b> can be used to make most body parts</u>, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
221 220 220 antithesis antithesis the total opposite of an object or person; contrast; the total opposite of an object or person; contrast; noun noun Greek antithesis "opposition, resistance," Greek antithesis "opposition, resistance" In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
222 221 221 diffident diffident shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence adj. adj. Latin dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust"=>"to mistrust, lack confidence" Latin dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust"=>"to mistrust, lack confidence" Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties. Because <u>she felt unattractive, Mary was <b>diffident</b> and kept to herself</u> at parties. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
223 222 222 diffident </br> different </br> deference diffident </br> different </br> deference <b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. <b>diffident</b> = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and </br><b>deference</b> is respect for others. adj. adj. If you <u>treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence</b></u> If you <u>treat others with <b>deference</b></u>, then people will respect you back, and <u>acting <b>differently</b></u> will not lead to <u>shy <b>diffidence</b></u> Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
224 223 223 antler antler entire horn, or any branch of the horn entire horn, or any branch of the horn noun noun As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall. As the family name is Bocken, my father is thinking of putting an <b>antler</b> of a mountain goat on the wall. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
225 224 224 dirge dirge 1. funeral or mourning lament.</br>2. any sad, slow song 1. funeral or mourning lament.</br>2. any sad, slow song noun noun In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : "<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam ("Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight"). So, <b>Dirge<b/> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v.9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : "<b>Dirige</b>, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam ("Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight"). So, <b>Dirge<b/> is a bastardization of first word of Psalm v.9 and summarizes whole tone, sentence and mass Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral.</u> Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
226 225 225 dis dis not</br> apart, off, away </br>the opposite of</br>completely</br>in every direction not</br> apart, off, away </br>the opposite of</br>completely</br>in every direction Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root disperse</br> disinherit</br> disenfranchise</br> distend disperse</br> disinherit</br> disenfranchise</br> distend Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
261 260 260 effect </br> affect effect </br> affect affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio noun, verb noun, verb affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling The most <u>common side <b>effects</b> </u>of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system. The most <u>common side <b>effects</b> </u>of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
262 261 261 apogee apogee the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively : peak, highest value the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively : peak, highest value noun noun Latin : apo= "furthest"+ geo="earth"=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth,"</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee. Latin : apo= "furthest"+ geo="earth"=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth"</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee. Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
263 262 262 efficacy efficacy effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect noun noun Latin : efficacia "efficacy, efficiency" Latin : efficacia "efficacy, efficiency" The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
264 263 263 effluent effluent the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence) the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence) adj., noun adj., noun Latin : ex "out" + fluere "to flow" Latin : ex "out" + fluere "to flow" Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
265 264 264 ego ego I</br> self I</br> self Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> ego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
266 265 265 elegy elegy a mournful poem; a lament for the dead a mournful poem; a lament for the dead noun noun Greek elegeia ode "an elegaic song", where elegos= "poem or song of lament Greek elegeia ode "an elegaic song", where elegos= "poem or song of lament When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her. When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
267 266 266 elicit elicit to provoke a response to provoke a response verb verb Latin roots e/ex=out +citus "set in motion=>to get a response out of</br>Syn: provoke Latin roots e/ex=out +citus "set in motion=>to get a response out of</br>Syn: provoke In the experiment, the scientist hoped to <u><b>elicit</b> a response</u> from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage. In the experiment, the scientist hoped to <u><b>elicit</b> a response</u> from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
289 288 288 entitlement entitlement belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law noun noun The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien The spoiled girl’s sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make frien 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
290 289 289 aquifer aquifer underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc noun noun Latin :aqui- : "water" + -fer "bearing," from ferre "to bear, carry," Latin :aqui- : "water" + -fer "bearing" from ferre "to bear, carry" China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water. China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
291 290 290 ephemeral ephemeral anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day adj. adj. Syn : fleeting, passing, short-lived Syn : fleeting, passing, short-lived An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
292 291 291 aquiline aquiline curved or hooked like an eagle's beak, generally referred to noses. curved or hooked like an eagle's beak, generally referred to noses. adj. adj. Latin aquilinus "of or like an eagle" Latin aquilinus "of or like an eagle" The Nazi's generally depicted Jews with an <u><b>aquiline</b> nose</u> The Nazi's generally depicted Jews with an <u><b>aquiline</b> nose</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
293 292 292 epi epi upon</br> over upon</br> over Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis epidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
294 293 293 equable equable even-tempered,not given to much change or variation even-tempered,not given to much change or variation adj. adj. Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. Because she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
295 294 294 equivocal equivocal ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate) ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate) adj. adj. Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice.=> ie. unclear Latin: (multiple opinions given) equal voice.=> ie. unclear Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal.</b> Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal.</b> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
380 379 379 hackneyed hackneyed overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana adj. adj. Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : "used many times over that it has become uninteresting" Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : "used many times over that it has become uninteresting" Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u> Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
381 380 380 assimilate assimilate to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into verb verb Latin: ad "to" + simulare "make similar," Latin: ad "to" + simulare "make similar" The USA country <b>assimilates</b> immigrants very quickly The USA country <b>assimilates</b> immigrants very quickly 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
382 381 381 harangue harangue a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion noun noun Syn : tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade Syn : tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices. State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
383 382 382 headlong headlong headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought: headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought: adj. adj. They rushed headlong into marriage. They rushed headlong into marriage. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
384 383 383 hedonism hedonism the pursuit of pleasure the pursuit of pleasure noun noun Freddie Mercuy was known to be a great singer and a non-stop hedonist Freddie Mercuy was known to be a great singer and a non-stop hedonist 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
385 384 384 hetero hetero mixed</br> unlike mixed</br> unlike Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root heterogeneous</br> heterosexual</br> heterodox</br> heterodont</br> hetero atom</br> heterocyclic</br> heterozygous</br> heterogeneous</br> heterosexual</br> heterodox</br> heterodont</br> hetero atom</br> heterocyclic</br> heterozygous</br> Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
386 385 385 hierarchical hierarchical arranged in rank order or hierarchy arranged in rank order or hierarchy adj. adj. <u>The <b>hierarchic</b> structure</u> of the company led to internal problems <u>The <b>hierarchic</b> structure</u> of the company led to internal problems 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
387 386 386 homo homo same</br> alike same</br> alike Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root homogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophone homogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophone Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
388 387 387 astigmatism astigmatism eye defect that prevents proper focus eye defect that prevents proper focus noun noun Greek: a- : "without." + stigma: "point," =>so an eye that is "without point" ,ie. Light can't focus. Greek: a- : "without." + stigma: "point" =>so an eye that is "without point" ,ie. Light can't focus. After being <u>diagnosed with an <b>astigmatism</b></u>, Jansen started wearing glasses. After being <u>diagnosed with an <b>astigmatism</b></u>, Jansen started wearing glasses. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
389 388 388 homogenous homogenous of the same or similar kind of the same or similar kind adj. adj. uniform, identical uniform, identical There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread. There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
390 389 389 -hood -hood order, quality order, quality noun noun neighborhood</br> motherhood neighborhood</br> motherhood Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
391 390 390 husband husband 1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve 1. n. a male spouse. </br>2. v. to farm, to manage frugally. to conserve noun noun Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it. Long ago husbands were robust men of the Earth — farmers, in other words. That meaning died out, but its current meaning survives as a remnant of it. 1. My mother's husband is my father.</br>2. Our <u>animal <b>husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. 1. My mother's husband is my father.</br>2. Our <u>animal <b>husbandry</b></u>, or animal care, staff—the ones who clean cages and feed the animals—is physically isolated down the road. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
392 391 391 hyperbole hyperbole obvious exaggeration for effect obvious exaggeration for effect noun noun hyper=too much + bole=to throw=> to throw too far. hyper=too much + bole=to throw=> to throw too far. Obviously the network is <u>overreacting and engaging in <b>hyperbole</b></u> when they say 55 million people are in danger! Due to normal thunderstorms Obviously the network is <u>overreacting and engaging in <b>hyperbole</b></u> when they say 55 million people are in danger! Due to normal thunderstorms 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
393 392 392 -ic -ic nature of, like nature of, like adj. adj. metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
407 406 406 imperious imperious commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed adj. adj. Latin imperiōsus"command, supreme power, empire."</br>Syn : arrogant, overbearing, and domineering Latin imperiōsus"command, supreme power, empire."</br>Syn : arrogant, overbearing, and domineering <u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car. <u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
408 407 407 imperturbable imperturbable remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily adj. adj. French/ Latin : ,in- "not, opposite of" + perturbare "to confuse, disturb"="that cannot be disturbed" French/ Latin : ,in- "not, opposite of" + perturbare "to confuse, disturb"="that cannot be disturbed" <u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining! <u>The <b>imperturbable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining! 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
409 408 408 implacable implacable unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased adj. adj. French/Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + placabilis "easily appeased"=unappeasable French/Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + placabilis "easily appeased"=unappeasable Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u> Even after being offered a free gift card, <u>the angry customer remained <b>implacable.</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
410 409 409 implication implication insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) noun noun Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" <u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets. <u>Bill resented the <b>implication</u></b> he was a drug dealer simply because he carried a large amount of cash in his pockets. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
411 410 410 implicit implicit implied or insinuated without being directly stated implied or insinuated without being directly stated adj. adj. Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= "an interweaving, an entanglement" Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys. Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was <b>implicit</b> when you handed me your car keys. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
412 411 411 imply imply to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication) to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication) verb verb Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= Meaning "to involve something unstated as a logical consequence Latin :in- "into, in, on, upon" + plicare "to fold"= Meaning "to involve something unstated as a logical consequence She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story. She <b>implied</b> she didn't believe his story. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
413 412 412 improvidence improvidence an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events noun noun Latin : im-, "not," and providentia, "foresight."</br>Syn : shortsightedness Latin : im-, "not" and providentia, "foresight."</br>Syn : shortsightedness Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home. Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
414 413 413 imprudence imprudence bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions bad judgment, often through quick and rash decisions noun noun Latin: imprudentem means "not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate."</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness Latin: imprudentem means "not forseeing, unaware, or inconsiderate."</br>Syn: a)heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness b)improvidence, shortsightedness, c)lightheadedness, d)extravagance, prodigality, profligacy, e) thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident Phil’s <u><b>imprudent</b> turn</u> on the highway caused a six-car accident 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
415 414 414 impudent impudent disrespectful disrespectful adj. adj. Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful Latin: im, meaning without, + pudens, meaning shame</br>Syn: a) impertinent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise, forward. B) flip, insolent, snotty-nosed, disrespectful The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people The boy is an <u><b>impudent</b> scoundrel</u> who doesn’t seem to respect rules or people 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
416 415 415 in</br> il</br> im</br> ir in</br> il</br> im</br> ir in : Deutscher Stamm : "in" in : Deutscher Stamm : "in" Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root This is the first of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is </u>'not'</u> This is the first of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is </u>'not'</u> incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration incarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
417 416 416 in</br> im in</br> im not, against : Deutscher Stamm : "un-" not, against : Deutscher Stamm : "un-" Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root This is the SECOND of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is ÏNTO This is the SECOND of 2 generic meanings of "in". The other is ÏNTO incredible</br> ignoble</br> inglorious</br> inhospitable</br> infinite</br> infinitesimal</br> immoral incredible</br> ignoble</br> inglorious</br> inhospitable</br> infinite</br> infinitesimal</br> immoral Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
418 417 417 inadvertent inadvertent by accident or unintentional by accident or unintentional adj. adj. Latin: in- = "not+ ad ="to, toward" + vertere= "to turn." => inadvertent means “not turning the mind to</br>Syn: accident, unintended Latin: in- = "not+ ad ="to, toward" + vertere= "to turn." => inadvertent means “not turning the mind to</br>Syn: accident, unintended Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, <u>some statements were <b>inadvertently</b> broadcat to all. </u> Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, <u>some statements were <b>inadvertently</b> broadcat to all. </u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
421 420 420 inconclusive inconclusive indeterminate or unresolved indeterminate or unresolved adj. adj. Latin: in- "not, opposite of" + con :"together" + -cludere : "to shut"=>not shut together, not finalised</br>Syn: equivocal, indeterminate, head-to-head, neck and neck, nip and tuck, nisi, indecisive, indeterminate, undetermined Latin: in- "not, opposite of" + con :"together" + -cludere : "to shut"=>not shut together, not finalised</br>Syn: equivocal, indeterminate, head-to-head, neck and neck, nip and tuck, nisi, indecisive, indeterminate, undetermined <u>An autopsy was <b>inconclusive</u></b> on how Mason died. <u>An autopsy was <b>inconclusive</u></b> on how Mason died. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
422 421 421 incorrigible incorrigible not capable of being corrected not capable of being corrected adj. adj. Latin : in : "not, opposite of" + corrigibilis"to correct,"=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient Latin : in : "not, opposite of" + corrigibilis"to correct"=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school. The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
423 422 422 incredulous (credulous) versus </br> incredible (credible) incredulous (credulous) versus </br> incredible (credible) <u>incredulous</u> is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is <u>incredible</u>, then IT is difficult to believe <u>incredulous</u> is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is <u>incredible</u>, then IT is difficult to believe adj. adj. The <b><u>incredulous</b> judge</u> listened to the witness' <b><u>incredible</b> story</u> that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO The <b><u>incredulous</b> judge</u> listened to the witness' <b><u>incredible</b> story</u> that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
424 423 423 indebted indebted owing money owing money adj. adj. adj. owing gratitude to someone or something adj. owing gratitude to someone or something Because his friend saved him from drowning in the pool, Carl felt <b>indebted</b> to return the favor somehow. Because his friend saved him from drowning in the pool, Carl felt <b>indebted</b> to return the favor somehow. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
425 424 424 indefatigable indefatigable cannot be made tired cannot be made tired adj. adj. in: "not" + de:"toward" + fatigue:"tiredness" =>not to bring to tiredness in: "not" + de:"toward" + fatigue:"tiredness" =>not to bring to tiredness The Kenyan marathon <u>runner was <b>indefatigable</b></u>, and finished in 2 hours The Kenyan marathon <u>runner was <b>indefatigable</b></u>, and finished in 2 hours 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
426 425 425 indelible indelible permanent; unerasable; strong permanent; unerasable; strong adj. adj. Latin : in- "not"+ delere "destroy, blot out" => cannot be erased Latin : in- "not"+ delere "destroy, blot out" => cannot be erased The Queen <u>made an <b>indelible</b> impression</u> on her subjects. The Queen <u>made an <b>indelible</b> impression</u> on her subjects. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
427 426 426 indigenous </br> indigent indigenous </br> indigent 1. local, native </br> </br>2. poor, needy 1. local, native </br> </br>2. poor, needy adj. adj. The <b>indigenous</b> population was hungry and <b>indigent</b> The <b>indigenous</b> population was hungry and <b>indigent</b> Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
428 427 427 indolent indolent lazy lazy adj. adj. Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless," Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless" The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test. The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
429 428 428 -ine -ine having the nature or characteristic of having the nature or characteristic of adj., noun adj., noun feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
430 429 429 ineffable ineffable undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable adj. adj. The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was <b>ineffable.</b> The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was <b>ineffable.</b> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
431 430 430 attrition attrition 1. wearing down by rubbing against each other. </br>2. gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment 1. wearing down by rubbing against each other. </br>2. gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment noun noun Latin:"abrasion, scraping, the rubbing of one thing against another" Latin:"abrasion, scraping, the rubbing of one thing against another" 1. WW1 was a classic war of attrition.</br>2. The CEO decided to reduce costs by not replacing personnel lost to natural <b>attrition</b> 1. WW1 was a classic war of attrition.</br>2. The CEO decided to reduce costs by not replacing personnel lost to natural <b>attrition</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
432 431 431 infer infer to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts) to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts) verb verb Latin in- "in" + ferre "to carry, to bear,"=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning," Latin in- "in" + ferre "to carry, to bear"=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning" New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf. New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
433 432 432 imply </br> infer imply </br> infer Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion verb verb The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
434 433 433 ingenious ingenious clever: (n: ingenuity) clever: (n: ingenuity) adj. adj. Latin : In=in + genious=born, ie. for inborn talent Latin : In=in + genious=born, ie. for inborn talent She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis. She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
435 434 434 augury augury sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens noun noun Latin "augur", a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by observing signs Latin "augur", a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by observing signs According to the psychic, the <u>black cat was an <b>augury </b></u>of my impending death. According to the psychic, the <u>black cat was an <b>augury </b></u>of my impending death. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
436 435 435 ingenuous ingenuous naive or innocent; unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid naive or innocent; unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid adj. adj. Latin : ingenuus "with the virtues of freeborn people, of noble character, frank, upright, candid" </br> naïve, innocent Latin : ingenuus "with the virtues of freeborn people, of noble character, frank, upright, candid" </br> naïve, innocent The scam artist preyed on <u><b>ingenuous</b> nursing home residents.</u> The scam artist preyed on <u><b>ingenuous</b> nursing home residents.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
437 436 436 ingenious (ingenuity) </br> ingenuous (and disingenuous) ingenious (ingenuity) </br> ingenuous (and disingenuous) Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature. Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature. adj. adj. Latin : ingenuus "having the qualities of people born free, noble, honest, open</br>"genuous comes same root as genuine Latin : ingenuus "having the qualities of people born free, noble, honest, open</br>"genuous comes same root as genuine Einstein was <b>ingenious</b> while his wife was <b>ingenuous</b> Einstein was <b>ingenious</b> while his wife was <b>ingenuous</b> Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
438 437 437 inhibit inhibit to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited) to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited) verb verb PIE / Latin : in= not + hibere = have (haben auf Deutsch) => to hinder</br> Syn : a) hinder, impede b)conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress c) hold back, keep, keep back, restrain PIE / Latin : in= not + hibere = have (haben auf Deutsch) => to hinder</br> Syn : a) hinder, impede b)conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress c) hold back, keep, keep back, restrain 1. Contact between young adults was inhibited by strict social customs</br>2. The trace component inhibited the rate of a chemical reaction 1. Contact between young adults was inhibited by strict social customs</br>2. The trace component inhibited the rate of a chemical reaction Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
441 440 440 innocuous innocuous harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion adj. adj. from in- "not" + nocuus "hurtful,"</br> Syn: a) harmless, innoxious b) innocent, harmless c) unobjectionable, inoffensive from in- "not" + nocuus "hurtful"</br> Syn: a) harmless, innoxious b) innocent, harmless c) unobjectionable, inoffensive Because the virus was <b>innocuous</b>, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak. Because the virus was <b>innocuous</b>, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
442 441 441 inscrutable inscrutable enigmatic, incomprehensible enigmatic, incomprehensible adj. adj. in- "not, opposite of" + scrutari "examine, ransack"=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable in- "not, opposite of" + scrutari "examine, ransack"=> that cannot be discovered by searching </br>Syn: cryptic, cryptical, deep, mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible, inexplicable Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives.</u> Not even the leading experts in criminology could understand <u>the killer’s <b>inscrutable</b> motives.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
443 442 442 insensible insensible barely able to be perceived barely able to be perceived adj. adj. Wayne was rendered <b>insensible</b> by a blow to the head. </br> They were <b>insensibile</b> to the suffering of others.: Wayne was rendered <b>insensible</b> by a blow to the head. </br> They were <b>insensibile</b> to the suffering of others.: Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
444 443 443 insensible </br> insensitive insensible </br> insensitive When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills adj. adj. X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
445 444 444 avowal avowal open declaration; frank acknowledgment open declaration; frank acknowledgment noun noun noun of "to avow", itself from French : avouer "to solemnly declare, to admit" noun of "to avow", itself from French : avouer "to solemnly declare, to admit" Are you ready to make <u>an <b>avowal</b> of love</u> to your bride during your wedding ceremony? Are you ready to make <u>an <b>avowal</b> of love</u> to your bride during your wedding ceremony? 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
446 445 445 insipid insipid lacking interest or significance or impact lacking interest or significance or impact adj. adj. Syn : boring, vapid, dull. </br>Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad. </br> Latin in- "not" + Latin sapidus "tasty" sapere Syn : boring, vapid, dull. </br>Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad. </br> Latin in- "not" + Latin sapidus "tasty" sapere It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs, nothing but insipid skits and bald propaganda. It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs, nothing but insipid skits and bald propaganda. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
447 446 446 avuncular avuncular in manner of uncle, pertaining to uncle; kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant in manner of uncle, pertaining to uncle; kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant adj. adj. Latin:avunculus, meaning "maternal uncle" Latin:avunculus, meaning "maternal uncle" My physics teacher at school was <b>avuncular</b>, kind and patient and generally indulgent with people younger than he was. My physics teacher at school was <b>avuncular</b>, kind and patient and generally indulgent with people younger than he was. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
456 455 455 intrepid intrepid bold and adventurous bold and adventurous adj. adj. in- "not" + trepidus "alarmed,tremble".=> no fear </br> same root as trepidation=fear in- "not" + trepidus "alarmed,tremble".=> no fear </br> same root as trepidation=fear To be an astronaut, you must be an <b>intrepid</b> person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights. To be an astronaut, you must be an <b>intrepid</b> person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
457 456 456 inveterate inveterate ingrained, habitual ingrained, habitual adj. adj. associated with chronic disease in middle English. Now refers to something that is a signature habit with a person. </br>Syn : chronic, usual associated with chronic disease in middle English. Now refers to something that is a signature habit with a person. </br>Syn : chronic, usual Mark is an inveterate liar who could not tell the truth even if you paid him Mark is an inveterate liar who could not tell the truth even if you paid him 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
458 457 457 invulnerable invulnerable indestructible, impervious to harm indestructible, impervious to harm adj. adj. Syn : unconquerable, protected, safesecure, air-tight, airtight, bombproof, shellproof, defendable, defensible, impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, tight, sheltered, untouchable Syn : unconquerable, protected, safesecure, air-tight, airtight, bombproof, shellproof, defendable, defensible, impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable, tight, sheltered, untouchable Gunners shot at the beach from <b>invulnerable</b> positions on the cliffs Gunners shot at the beach from <b>invulnerable</b> positions on the cliffs 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
459 458 458 -ion, sion, tion -ion, sion, tion act of, state of, result of act of, state of, result of noun noun contagion</br> infection</br> aversion contagion</br> infection</br> aversion Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
460 459 459 bacchanalian bacchanalian drunken; relating to reveling and drunkenness drunken; relating to reveling and drunkenness adj. adj. Latin :bacchanalis "having to do with Bacchus, god of wine" </br>Bachanalian festivals become so excessively drunken that they were banned in 186 BC.</br>Syn:Dionysian (Dionys was another name for Baccus) Latin :bacchanalis "having to do with Bacchus, god of wine" </br>Bachanalian festivals become so excessively drunken that they were banned in 186 BC.</br>Syn:Dionysian (Dionys was another name for Baccus) Although the corporate party was supposed to be a formal affair, <u>it quickly turned into a bacchanalian party fest</u> Although the corporate party was supposed to be a formal affair, <u>it quickly turned into a bacchanalian party fest</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
461 460 460 irascible irascible quickly aroused to anger quickly aroused to anger adj. adj. Syn : irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered Syn : irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible. He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
462 461 461 irresolute irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed uncertain how to act or proceed adj. adj. Syn : indecisive, discouraged, infirm, unstable, vacillant, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed Syn : indecisive, discouraged, infirm, unstable, vacillant, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed Because Jack is <b>irresolute</b> about the future of the stock market, he is hesitant to make a large financial investment at this time. Because Jack is <b>irresolute</b> about the future of the stock market, he is hesitant to make a large financial investment at this time. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
472 471 471 latent latent potentially existing but not presently evident or realized potentially existing but not presently evident or realized adj. adj. Middle English from Latin latēre : "to lie hidden."</br>Syn:possible, potential Middle English from Latin latēre : "to lie hidden."</br>Syn:possible, potential If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years. If Janet is anything like her mother, she will show a <u><b>latent</b> skill</u> for singing when she reaches her teenage years. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
473 472 472 laud laud praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner praise, glorify, or honor often in a very public manner verb verb Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn Syn : exalt, extol, glorify, proclaim, canonise, canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to <b>laud</b> him at a huge event 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
474 473 473 doctrinaire doctrinaire unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding unable to compromise about points of doctrine; unyielding adj. adj. from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive from doctrine. </br>Syn:dogmatic, instructive The <u>leftest <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own The <u>leftest <b>doctrinaire</b></u> was completely unwilling to accept any belief other than her own 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
475 474 474 laudable laudable praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud) praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud) adj. adj. Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal.</u> Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is <u>a <b>laudable</b> goal.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
476 475 475 legis (lex) legis (lex) law law Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root legal</br> legislature legal</br> legislature Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
477 476 476 -less -less without without adj. adj. worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
478 477 477 leviathan leviathan giant whale, therefore, something very large giant whale, therefore, something very large noun noun from Hebrew livyathan "dragon, serpent, huge sea animal </br>a) freak, lusus naturae, monster, monstrosity b) mythical creature, mythical monster from Hebrew livyathan "dragon, serpent, huge sea animal </br>a) freak, lusus naturae, monster, monstrosity b) mythical creature, mythical monster The tree was a <b>leviathan</b> among redwoods The tree was a <b>leviathan</b> among redwoods Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
489 488 488 lugubrious lugubrious weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: "Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends." weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: "Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends." adj. adj. Latin lugubris "mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,"</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad Latin lugubris "mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning"</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
490 489 489 lumber lumber 1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace. 1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace. noun, verb noun, verb (2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. (2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
491 490 490 luminous luminous softly bright or radiant softly bright or radiant adj. adj. Latin luminosus "shining, full of light, conspicuous," Latin luminosus "shining, full of light, conspicuous" One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room. One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
492 491 491 -ly -ly like like adv. adv. clearly</br> fearlessly clearly</br> fearlessly Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
493 492 492 macro macro large large Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
494 493 493 beatitude beatitude blessedness; state of extreme happiness blessedness; state of extreme happiness noun noun Syn: cerulean, lazuline, sapphire, sky-blue Syn: cerulean, lazuline, sapphire, sky-blue Jane has a ring with an <b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes Jane has a ring with an <b>azure</b> stone that perfectly matches her blue eyes 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
495 494 494 magnanimity magnanimity nobility and generosity of spirit nobility and generosity of spirit noun noun Latin : magnus "great" + animus "mind, soul, spirit"=>"having a great soul," Latin : magnus "great" + animus "mind, soul, spirit"=>"having a great soul" Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
496 495 495 maladroit maladroit clumsy, awkward, inept whether in movement or in words clumsy, awkward, inept whether in movement or in words adj. adj. from French word of same meaning</br>It means clumsy, but with a hint of overall incompetence.</br>Syn: bumbling, bungling, butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, left-handed, inept, tactless, uncoordinated, awkward from French word of same meaning</br>It means clumsy, but with a hint of overall incompetence.</br>Syn: bumbling, bungling, butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, handless, heavy-handed, left-handed, inept, tactless, uncoordinated, awkward 1. His own party criticizes what many call his <b>maladroit</b> communication on an anxiety-inducing subject.</br>2. a <b>maladroit</b> movement of his hand caused the car to swerve 1. His own party criticizes what many call his <b>maladroit</b> communication on an anxiety-inducing subject.</br>2. a <b>maladroit</b> movement of his hand caused the car to swerve 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
497 496 496 malevolent malevolent malicious; evil; having or showing ill will malicious; evil; having or showing ill will adj. adj. Latin: male "badly" + volentem "to wish"=>ill-disposed, spiteful, envious Latin: male "badly" + volentem "to wish"=>ill-disposed, spiteful, envious Failure made him <b>malevolent</b> toward those who were successful”</br> ant. Benevolent Failure made him <b>malevolent</b> toward those who were successful”</br> ant. Benevolent Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
498 497 497 bedeck bedeck adorn or ornament in a showy fashion adorn or ornament in a showy fashion verb verb Deutscher Stamm : bedecken Deutscher Stamm : bedecken Each Advent we <b>bedeck</b> our front tree with a scattering of small lights. Each Advent we <b>bedeck</b> our front tree with a scattering of small lights. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
499 498 498 malleable malleable 1. pliant or pliable</br>2. easily influenced 1. pliant or pliable</br>2. easily influenced adj. adj. Latin verb of malleus "to hammer"=> to be beaten by a hammer Latin verb of malleus "to hammer"=> to be beaten by a hammer Children’s moods are often <b>malleable</b> since children are greatly affected by their surrounding Children’s moods are often <b>malleable</b> since children are greatly affected by their surrounding 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
500 499 499 mania mania obsession obsession Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root maniac</br> Beatlemania maniac</br> Beatlemania Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
501 500 500 maverick maverick an unorthodox person or rebel, tending to choose a different path from everyone else an unorthodox person or rebel, tending to choose a different path from everyone else noun noun called after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), Texas cattle owner who was notoriously negligent in branding his calves.His grandson, was also the only Southerner to vote against the anti-lynching bills in the 30's called after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), Texas cattle owner who was notoriously negligent in branding his calves.His grandson, was also the only Southerner to vote against the anti-lynching bills in the 30's My <b>maverick</b> boss has made his fortune <u>by using a selling strategy different from that of his competitors.</u> My <b>maverick</b> boss has made his fortune <u>by using a selling strategy different from that of his competitors.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
502 501 501 mendacity mendacity untruthfulness, dishonesty untruthfulness, dishonesty noun noun Latin mendax "lying; a liar" Latin mendax "lying; a liar" <u>A first sign of a new drug addict is their <b>mendacity</b></u>, not necessarily the effects of the drugs. <u>A first sign of a new drug addict is their <b>mendacity</b></u>, not necessarily the effects of the drugs. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
515 514 514 mit</br> miss mit</br> miss send send Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root mission</br> transmit</br> remit mission</br> transmit</br> remit Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
516 515 515 beleaguer beleaguer 1. besiege or attack; harass; surround with troops</br>2. to constantly request, ask or annoy 1. besiege or attack; harass; surround with troops</br>2. to constantly request, ask or annoy verb verb Deutsch : belagern, stürmen</br>Syn1 besiege, circumvent, hem in, surround</br>Syn2: badger, bug, pester, tease Deutsch : belagern, stürmen</br>Syn1 besiege, circumvent, hem in, surround</br>Syn2: badger, bug, pester, tease 2. The babysitter found the children annoying because <u>they <b>beleaguered</b> her with requests</u> for candy, cookies, games, and piggyback rides all at the same time 2. The babysitter found the children annoying because <u>they <b>beleaguered</b> her with requests</u> for candy, cookies, games, and piggyback rides all at the same time 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
517 516 516 mollify mollify 1. cause to be more favorably inclined</br>2. to soften 1. cause to be more favorably inclined</br>2. to soften verb verb Latin mollificare "make soft, mollify"</br>Syn : 1. appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate </br>2. soften, season, temper Latin mollificare "make soft, mollify"</br>Syn : 1. appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate </br>2. soften, season, temper She managed to <b>mollify</b> the angry customer She managed to <b>mollify</b> the angry customer 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
518 517 517 mono mono one</br> single one</br> single Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root monocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy monocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
519 518 518 monotony monotony boredom and repetition boredom and repetition adj. adj. Greek: monos "single, alone" + tonos "tone=>"of one and the same tone,"</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness Greek: monos "single, alone" + tonos "tone=>"of one and the same tone"</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
520 519 519 mor(t) mor(t) death death Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal=certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund=dying</br> decaying immortal=living forever</br> unable to die mortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal=certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund=dying</br> decaying immortal=living forever</br> unable to die Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
521 520 520 muffler muffler 1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth. 1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth. noun noun Syn: scarf Syn: scarf (2. Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter. (2. Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
522 521 521 mundane mundane everyday, boring everyday, boring adj. adj. Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: "of this world, worldly, terrestrial" Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: "of this world, worldly, terrestrial" Going about his everyday routine, <u>the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u> Going about his everyday routine, <u>the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
523 522 522 munificent munificent very generous very generous adj. adj. Syn : bountiful, lavish, handsome Syn : bountiful, lavish, handsome Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics. Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
524 523 523 naïv naïv inexperienced or gullible inexperienced or gullible adj. adj. Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly Syn: credulous, uninformed, childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed, credulous, fleeceable, green, gullible, ingenuous, innocent, simple-minded, unsophisticated, unworldly He was so <b>naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue. He was so <b>naive</b> and excited to be there that he didn’t even really see an issue. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
525 524 524 benediction benediction blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes noun noun Latin: bene "well" + dicere "to say, speak"=>to bless Latin: bene "well" + dicere "to say, speak"=>to bless Today <u>the Pope will make a <b>benediction</b></u> for all those who are sick and hungry. Today <u>the Pope will make a <b>benediction</b></u> for all those who are sick and hungry. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
526 525 525 nefarious nefarious wicked</br> evil wicked</br> evil adj. adj. Latin: ne- "not" + fas "right, lawful"=>"wicked in the extreme"</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked Latin: ne- "not" + fas "right, lawful"=>"wicked in the extreme"</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u> Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u> Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
528 527 527 -ness -ness state of state of adj., noun adj., noun carelessness</br> uselessness carelessness</br> uselessness Suffix Suffix MSU MSU
529 528 528 bilious bilious 1. suffering from indigestion; </br>2. appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly, green</br>3. irritable 1. suffering from indigestion; </br>2. appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly, green</br>3. irritable adj. adj. root word bile, a foul green fluid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder to assist with digestion root word bile, a foul green fluid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder to assist with digestion 3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude.</u> 3. Our <u><b>bilious</b> neighbor in Gempen was known for his bad attitude.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
530 529 529 nomen nomen name name Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal noble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
531 530 530 blare blare loud, harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light loud, harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light noun noun Same word root as "blären" in Deutsch Same word root as "blären" in Deutsch A club is allowed to <u><b>blare</b> its dance music</u>, but if you blare music at home your neighbours would probably complain A club is allowed to <u><b>blare</b> its dance music</u>, but if you blare music at home your neighbours would probably complain 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
532 531 531 notoriety notoriety fame for doing something <u>negative or criminal</u> fame for doing something <u>negative or criminal</u> noun noun Just remember: Notoriety's not al-righty</br>Syn: ill-fame Just remember: Notoriety's not al-righty</br>Syn: ill-fame Because of John’s <u><b>notoriety</b> for being a mean drunk</u>, he is rarely invited to parties where alcohol is served. Because of John’s <u><b>notoriety</b> for being a mean drunk</u>, he is rarely invited to parties where alcohol is served. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
533 532 532 nuance nuance subtle shades of difference subtle shades of difference noun noun Latin nūbēs "a cloud", a shade of colour Latin nūbēs "a cloud", a shade of colour Without understanding <u>the finer <b>nuances</b></u> you can't enjoy the humor Without understanding <u>the finer <b>nuances</b></u> you can't enjoy the humor 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
534 533 533 blench blench draw back, from lack of courage or resolution; turn pale, as if in fear draw back, from lack of courage or resolution; turn pale, as if in fear verb verb <u>Had my escort <b>blenched</b> for an instan</u>t our fate was sealed - but our sign of confidence got us through <u>Had my escort <b>blenched</b> for an instan</u>t our fate was sealed - but our sign of confidence got us through 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
556 555 555 ostentatious ostentatious overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth adj. adj. Latin word ostentare, "to display,</br> Syn : pretentious, flaunty, flamboyant, showy, splashy Latin word ostentare, "to display,</br> Syn : pretentious, flaunty, flamboyant, showy, splashy Owning a mansion doesn’t imply <b>ostentation</b>, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can Owning a mansion doesn’t imply <b>ostentation</b>, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
557 556 556 outstrip outstrip to overtake or outrun to overtake or outrun verb verb “If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym,” the coach told his athletes. “If you want to <u><b>outstrip</b> the competition</u>, then you need to work out at the gym,” the coach told his athletes. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
558 557 557 overshadow overshadow to literally cast a shadow over to literally cast a shadow over verb verb v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf v. to appear more notable than, to dominate, eclipse, to dwarf the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness the tragedy <b>overshadowed</b> the couple's happiness 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
559 558 558 painstaking painstaking attentive to detail, meticulous attentive to detail, meticulous adj. adj. Old English : paynes taking, "assiduous and careful labor" Old English : paynes taking, "assiduous and careful labor" The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process The technology seems to work but persuading the concrete industry to sign on is proving a <b>painstaking</b> and costly process 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
560 559 559 panegyric panegyric a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing noun noun The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean "public eulogy,</br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean The Latin, L. panegyricus,: altered slightly to mean "public eulogy,</br>Syn: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life. After the princess died a popular singer wrote a <b>panegyric</b> to honor her life. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
561 560 560 partial partial 1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward 1. a. incomplete </br>2. v. fond of, showing favouritism toward adj. adj. 1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend 1. There was a <b><u>partial</b> eclipse</u> of the moon last month. </br>2. Clearly the woman was still <b>partial</b> to here ex-boyfriend 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
562 561 561 partisan partisan a fervent and even militant proponent of something a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun noun The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill The bill introduced recieved <b>partisan</b> support from the party that introduced the bill 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
567 566 566 ped ped foot foot Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist pedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
568 567 567 brimful brimful full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow adj. adj. brim is the top edge of a cup or glass brim is the top edge of a cup or glass My parents are <b>brimful</b> of chicken and brocoli My parents are <b>brimful</b> of chicken and brocoli 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
569 568 568 pedantic pedantic overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry). overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry). adj. adj. Pedantic means "like a pedant," someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. Pedantic means "like a pedant" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b> When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
570 569 569 pedestrian pedestrian 1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill 1. n. As a noun, it's someone walking around — sidewalks are for pedestrians.</br>2. <u>adj.</u> boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill adj. adj. Latin pedester meaning "going on foot" but also "plain."</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different ! Latin pedester meaning "going on foot" but also "plain."</br>Meaning 0f noun and adj. ver different ! A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u> A large number of <u>people fell asleep during the <b>pedestrian</b> play.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
571 570 570 perfidious perfidious deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy) deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy) adj. adj. Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere "to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed. Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere "to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed. the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek the <b>perfidious</b> Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
572 571 571 perfidy perfidy treachery or deceit treachery or deceit noun noun Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere "to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed. Latin : from phrase per fidem decipere "to deceive through trustingness.</br>In So in order for perfidy to happen, there has to have first been a sense of faith in place, which was then broken or betrayed. Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u> Judas' infamous kiss was a despicable <u>act of <b>perfidy</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
573 572 572 perfunctory perfunctory done without much effort, care, or thought done without much effort, care, or thought adj. adj. Latin: per "through" + fungi "perform"=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit," Latin: per "through" + fungi "perform"=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit" When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u> When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
574 573 573 peri peri around around Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum peripatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
575 574 574 peripheral peripheral 1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important 1 .on the edge or periphery;</br>2. not centrally important adj. adj. Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside Also a common term in eye exams, where peripheral vision is how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see. Peripheral also describes nerves from the body's peripheral system, which are secondary to the main system 1. a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2. energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy 1. a. “Russia's peripheral provinces”, 1b. “peripheral suburbs”</br>2. energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
576 575 575 permeate permeate to pervade or penetrate throughout to pervade or penetrate throughout verb verb Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass,"=>pass through</br> Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass"=>pass through</br> The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched. The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
577 576 576 perseverance perseverance persistence in the face of obstacles persistence in the face of obstacles noun noun Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance Per=completely + servere=strictly=>endurance The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon. The disabled young man’s <b>perseverance</b> allowed him to complete the marathon. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
578 577 577 peruse peruse 1. to read something carefully and closely </br>2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning !) 1. to read something carefully and closely </br>2. to read something informally or quickly (ie. Just the opposite meaning !) verb verb (context is important for this word)</br>Syn : browse or skim (context is important for this word)</br>Syn : browse or skim 1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b><u>peruse</b> the bookshelves</u> in the bookstore 1. The customer <b>perused</b> the wine list in great detail</br>2. The customers <b><u>peruse</b> the bookshelves</u> in the bookstore 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
579 578 578 pervasive pervasive found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation adj. adj. As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils As I entered the French restaurant, the <u><b>pervasive</b> odor of garlic</u> hit my nostrils 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
580 579 579 petulant petulant easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable adj. adj. The <b>petulant</b> child threw a tantrum at the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him the sweets he so wanted. The <b>petulant</b> child threw a tantrum at the supermarket when his mother wouldn't buy him the sweets he so wanted. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
581 580 580 phage (see roots section also) phage (see roots section also) eat eat Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root phagocyte</br>phagocytosis phagocyte</br>phagocytosis Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
582 581 581 brindled brindled of brownish, tawny colour, with streaks, spots, or patterns of brownish, tawny colour, with streaks, spots, or patterns adj. adj. Deutscher Wortstamm : brennen</br>has come to mean the streaky brown and gray color of something burned, especially on animals Deutscher Wortstamm : brennen</br>has come to mean the streaky brown and gray color of something burned, especially on animals Patches was a perfect name for the <u><b>brindle</b> coated boxer puppy</u> the boy adopted from the shelter Patches was a perfect name for the <u><b>brindle</b> coated boxer puppy</u> the boy adopted from the shelter 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
583 582 582 philanthropy philanthropy tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization noun noun The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education. The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
620 619 619 capitalize capitalize 1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters 1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters verb verb 1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u> 1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
621 620 620 prevaricate prevaricate to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question verb verb Latin : walk crookedly Latin : walk crookedly 1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend. 1. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator)</br>2. During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
622 621 621 pristine pristine immaculately clean and unused immaculately clean and unused adj. adj. Syn: clean, pure Syn: clean, pure The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims The <b>pristine</b> freshly fallen snow covered the village Flims 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
623 622 622 pro pro before</br> in favor of before</br> in favor of Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root project</br> projectile</br> project</br> projectile</br> Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
624 623 623 probity probity integrity and honor integrity and honor noun noun Franch/latin probus "worthy, good Franch/latin probus "worthy, good The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b> The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of <b>probity</b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
625 624 624 prodigal prodigal a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return adj. adj. Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events. Americans' <b>prodigal</b> devotion to the automobile is unique.</br>The <b>prodigal</b> prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
626 625 625 captious captious nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument adj. adj. Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding. Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding. When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work. When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
632 631 631 propriety propriety appropriateness, manners, decorum appropriateness, manners, decorum noun noun The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip. The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
633 632 632 prospective prospective potential or likely potential or likely adj. adj. Syn: applicable to the future</br>avoid confusing <u>pro</u>spective with <u>per</u>spective. Perspective, which can mean “a reasonable point of view,” Syn: applicable to the future</br>avoid confusing <u>pro</u>spective with <u>per</u>spective. Perspective, which can mean “a reasonable point of view,” Before applying to a university, you may want to visit the campus and could even <u>meet other <b>prospective</b> students</u> checking out the library, the dorms, and athletic facilities. Before applying to a university, you may want to visit the campus and could even <u>meet other <b>prospective</b> students</u> checking out the library, the dorms, and athletic facilities. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
634 633 633 psych psych mind</br> soul mind</br> soul Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root psychology psychology Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
635 634 634 publicus publicus people people Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican public</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
636 635 635 pulchritudinous pulchritudinous of great physical beauty (n: pulchritude) of great physical beauty (n: pulchritude) adj. adj. Latin origin </br> only used to describe people. Latin origin </br> only used to describe people. <u>My <b>pulchritudinous</b> bride</u> was so full of grace, standing beneath our wedding canopy. <u>My <b>pulchritudinous</b> bride</u> was so full of grace, standing beneath our wedding canopy. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
637 636 636 pusillanimous pusillanimous cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty: cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty: adj. adj. The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
638 637 637 qualification qualification 1 .The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim 1 .The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim noun noun 1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>2. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3. Newton's laws are still valid, <u>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. 1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>2. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3. Newton's laws are still valid, <u>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
652 651 651 rescind rescind to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul verb verb Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate Syn: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. In 1933, because none of the expected advantages had come to pass, the government decided to <b>rescind</b> the prohibition act. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
653 652 652 respectively respectively in the sequential order previously given in the sequential order previously given adj. adj. Each recipient was called up to receive their award, <b>respectively.</b> Each recipient was called up to receive their award, <b>respectively.</b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
654 653 653 restive</br>restful restive</br>restful restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. adj. adj. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU MSU
655 654 654 reticent reticent hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself hesitant to speak, reluctant to draw attention to oneself adj. adj. adj. introverted or silent adj. introverted or silent Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen prefers to remain reticent! Rather than voice her political opinions, Eileen prefers to remain reticent! 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
656 655 655 reverent reverent feeling or showing profound respect or veneration feeling or showing profound respect or veneration adj. adj. During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary During the funeral, humble and reverent silence filled the air of the sanctuary 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
657 656 656 rhetoric rhetoric the art of effective communication (written or verbal) the art of effective communication (written or verbal) noun noun ic=nature of, like</br> ic=nature of, like</br> The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric. The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
658 657 657 riparia riparia river river Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root riparian riparian Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
662 661 661 cataclysm cataclysm an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water noun noun Greekrom kata "down" + klyzein : to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood Greekrom kata "down" + klyzein : to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u> The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
663 662 662 sap sap 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken. noun, verb noun, verb (2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it. (2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it. Homonym Homonym MSU MSU
664 663 663 sate sate to satisfy fully or to excess to satisfy fully or to excess verb verb old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
665 664 664 satiate satiate to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) verb verb often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone. Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b> Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
666 665 665 saturnine saturnine having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn having a gloomy or morose temperament, sad and solemn adj. adj. Early English, "born under the influence of the planet Saturn", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so "gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave" Early English, "born under the influence of the planet Saturn", then believed to be furthest away from the sun,so "gloomy, morose, sluggish, grave" As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. As the widow accepted offers of sympathy at her husband’s funeral, she struggled to keep tears from her <b>saturnine</b> eyes. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
667 666 666 cataract cataract disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness noun noun Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye.</u> Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
668 667 667 scope scope examine examine Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root microscope</br> oscilloscope microscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
688 687 687 subjective subjective open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact adj. adj. That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
689 688 688 substantiate substantiate 1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen 1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen verb verb Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen 1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country 1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
690 689 689 subter subter under</br> secret under</br> secret Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
691 690 690 subversive subversive meant to undercut established institutions or norms meant to undercut established institutions or norms adj. adj. Latin : sub, : "underneath," + vertere, "to turn."=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary) Latin : sub, : "underneath" + vertere, "to turn."=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary) The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
692 691 691 sufficient sufficient enough for a given purpose enough for a given purpose adj. adj. Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
693 692 692 superbly superbly excellently excellently adj. adj. Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
694 693 693 superficial superficial 1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious;</br>3. of little substance or significance 1. only covering the surface</br>2. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious;</br>3. of little substance or significance adj. adj. Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something 1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes 1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br>2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight. </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
695 694 694 celerity celerity swiftness of action or motion; speed swiftness of action or motion; speed noun noun celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root "celer" = swift. celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root "celer" = swift. Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes. Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
696 695 695 supplant supplant to overtake or replace to overtake or replace verb verb Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
697 696 696 sycophant sycophant a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important noun noun Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
698 697 697 synthesize synthesize 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction verb verb It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
699 698 698 cerebral cerebral intellectual rather than emotional intellectual rather than emotional adj. adj. French cérébral : pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929 French cérébral : pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929 John generally made </u><b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister John generally made </u><b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
700 699 699 tacit tacit unspoken; implicit unspoken; implicit adj. adj. Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
720 719 719 ubiquitous ubiquitous ever-present or universal ever-present or universal adj. adj. Latin ubique: "everywhere."</br>Syn: omnipresent, everywhere Latin ubique: "everywhere."</br>Syn: omnipresent, everywhere Singapore aims to cloak itself in <b>ubiquitous</b>, free Wi-Fi in the next few years Singapore aims to cloak itself in <b>ubiquitous</b>, free Wi-Fi in the next few years 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
721 720 720 unadorned unadorned plain; unembellished plain; unembellished adj. adj. </br>Syn:undecorated, bare, plain, spare, unembellished, unornamented </br>Syn:undecorated, bare, plain, spare, unembellished, unornamented “Yes,” was the <b>unadorned</b> and quick answer “Yes,” was the <b>unadorned</b> and quick answer 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
722 721 721 undermine undermine to weaken or compromise to weaken or compromise verb verb Deutsch : untergraben</br>Syn:counteract, countermine, sabotage, subvert, weaken Deutsch : untergraben</br>Syn:counteract, countermine, sabotage, subvert, weaken Tammy tried to <b>undermine</b> the principal’s authority by taking complaints to the school board, so her contract was not renewed. Tammy tried to <b>undermine</b> the principal’s authority by taking complaints to the school board, so her contract was not renewed. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
723 722 722 underscore underscore to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation verb verb Syn:emphasize,underline Syn:emphasize,underline The director used music to <u><b>underscore</b> key scenes</u> of the movie The director used music to <u><b>underscore</b> key scenes</u> of the movie 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
724 723 723 untenable untenable weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation adj. adj. A COVID strategy that says we stay completely closed to everybody for the next 12 to 18 months is simply <b>untenable</b> A COVID strategy that says we stay completely closed to everybody for the next 12 to 18 months is simply <b>untenable</b> 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
725 724 724 utilis utilis useful useful Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root utility</br> utilitarian utility</br> utilitarian Greek/Latin Greek/Latin MSU MSU
726 725 725 hetaera hetaera 1. Mistress. </br>2. Typically a slave or foreign woman devoted to private or public entertainment. 1. Mistress. </br>2. Typically a slave or foreign woman devoted to private or public entertainment. noun noun Greek: hetaira "female companion," Greek: hetaira "female companion" A number of the women had time to develop their minds in between flaunting their bodies, more like geisha girls, or the <b>hetaerae</b> of ancient Greece, than modern-day porn stars. A number of the women had time to develop their minds in between flaunting their bodies, more like geisha girls, or the <b>hetaerae</b> of ancient Greece, than modern-day porn stars. AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
729 728 728 fecundate fecundate 1. make fertile or productive</br>2. introduce semen into (a female) 1. make fertile or productive</br>2. introduce semen into (a female) verb verb archaic use of fecund archaic use of fecund How is the extremely complex human body with its various physical characteristics built up from the nucleus of a <b>fecundated</b> cell, the ovum? How is the extremely complex human body with its various physical characteristics built up from the nucleus of a <b>fecundated</b> cell, the ovum? AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
730 729 729 venerate venerate to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence verb verb The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable) The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable) 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
731 730 730 veracity veracity Truth and factual accuracy Truth and factual accuracy noun noun From Latin root : verax=truth</br>V<b>o</b>racious describes someone super hungry.. A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. V<b>e</b>racious (with an "e") means truthful, as in a veracious child who cannot tell a lie. From Latin root : verax=truth</br>V<b>o</b>racious describes someone super hungry.. A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. V<b>e</b>racious (with an "e") means truthful, as in a veracious child who cannot tell a lie. The police doubted the <b>veracity</b> of the suspect’s alibi. The police doubted the <b>veracity</b> of the suspect’s alibi. 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
732 731 731 fulgurate fulgurate 1. the act or process of flashing like lightning</br>2 : electrodesiccation 1. the act or process of flashing like lightning</br>2 : electrodesiccation verb verb Latin : fulgur=lightning Latin : fulgur=lightning 1. from the <b><u>fulgurating</b> Milky Way</u> there shot forth streams of light</br>2. A high-frequency electric current is applied to <b>fulgurate</b> the biological tissue 1. from the <b><u>fulgurating</b> Milky Way</u> there shot forth streams of light</br>2. A high-frequency electric current is applied to <b>fulgurate</b> the biological tissue AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
733 732 732 verbose verbose using or containing too many words using or containing too many words adj. adj. Syn : wordy, loquacious, long-winded Syn : wordy, loquacious, long-winded The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity) The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity) 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
734 733 733 vex vex to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length: to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length: verb verb Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
735 734 734 vexation vexation state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. noun noun Note that Vexation is both something that causes annoyance AND the state of mind that results from being annoyed. </br>Syn:annoyance, chafe, irritation, Note that Vexation is both something that causes annoyance AND the state of mind that results from being annoyed. </br>Syn:annoyance, chafe, irritation, <u>In <b>vexation</b></u>, I watched the neighbor’s dog poop in my yard <u>In <b>vexation</b></u>, I watched the neighbor’s dog poop in my yard 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
743 742 742 wave</br>waive wave</br>waive wave, n.=a moving swell on the surface of a body of water.</br>wave, v. =to sweep the hand or arm or some object.</br>waive=to relinquish wave, n.=a moving swell on the surface of a body of water.</br>wave, v. =to sweep the hand or arm or some object.</br>waive=to relinquish noun, verb noun, verb waive same root word as "weib", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. waive same root word as "weib", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. We <u>refuse to <b>waive</b> the reading of the indictment.</u> We <u>refuse to <b>waive</b> the reading of the indictment.</u> Homophone Homophone MSU MSU
744 743 743 preeminent preeminent someone/something considered to be truly outstanding or better than everyone else. Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement someone/something considered to be truly outstanding or better than everyone else. Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement adj. adj. Latin : praeeminentem, “to project forward, rise above" Latin : praeeminentem, “to project forward, rise above" Everyone expects the young chess prodigy to one day dethrone Nikolas, <u>the <b>preeminent</b> player</u> in the world. Everyone expects the young chess prodigy to one day dethrone Nikolas, <u>the <b>preeminent</b> player</u> in the world. AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
745 744 744 waver</br>waiver waver</br>waiver waver = vacillate or move back and forth</br>waiver = release or special exemption a rule waver = vacillate or move back and forth</br>waiver = release or special exemption a rule verb verb waive same root word as "weib", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. waive same root word as "weib", as women in the middle ageswere exempted from the law, as they had no rights. Mike was not afraid of the bully and showed it by <u>not letting his eyes waver</u> from those of his enemy.</br>Most of the students <u>tried to get <b>waivers</b></u> of their overdue fines. Mike was not afraid of the bully and showed it by <u>not letting his eyes waver</u> from those of his enemy.</br>Most of the students <u>tried to get <b>waivers</b></u> of their overdue fines. Homophone Homophone MSU MSU
746 745 745 whimsical whimsical Full of or characterized by whims, which are odd ideas that usually occur to you very suddenly. Playful. Spontaneous Full of or characterized by whims, which are odd ideas that usually occur to you very suddenly. Playful. Spontaneous adj. adj. Syn : capricious, impulsive, freakish, erratic Syn : capricious, impulsive, freakish, erratic It's hard to make plans with such a <b>whimsical</b> best friend It's hard to make plans with such a <b>whimsical</b> best friend 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
747 746 746 wretched wretched extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) adj. adj. Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother Common GRE Common GRE MSU MSU
748 747 747 vivify vivify bring new excitement or life to something bring new excitement or life to something verb verb Latin : vivus=life</br> animate, quicken, reanimate, recreate, renovate, repair, revive, revivify, come to, resuscitate, revive Latin : vivus=life</br> animate, quicken, reanimate, recreate, renovate, repair, revive, revivify, come to, resuscitate, revive His remarks always <b>vivify</b> an otherwise dull discussion His remarks always <b>vivify</b> an otherwise dull discussion AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
749 748 748 zeal zeal passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective noun noun Syn : passion, zealousness, fervor Syn : passion, zealousness, fervor The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land 357 prevalent GRE words 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar Prepscholar
758 757 757 grovel grovel 1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2.To beg, to be servile, suck up 1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2.To beg, to be servile, suck up verb verb Syn : be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln Syn : be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln "If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>," she said. "If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>" she said. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
759 758 758 perennial perennial Things that are permanent through the year or multiple years (plants), constant/persistent, or regularly repeated (eg. Arguments over the same thing) Things that are permanent through the year or multiple years (plants), constant/persistent, or regularly repeated (eg. Arguments over the same thing) adj. adj. Latin : per "through" + annus "year"=>lasting through the years Latin : per "through" + annus "year"=>lasting through the years Every election seems to continue to deal with <u>the same <b>perennial</b> issues</u> that have been the focus of all the previous elections. Every election seems to continue to deal with <u>the same <b>perennial</b> issues</u> that have been the focus of all the previous elections. AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
760 759 759 impetuous impetuous Acting or done quickly and without thought or care Acting or done quickly and without thought or care adj. adj. Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + petere "aim for, rush at"=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn : impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + petere "aim for, rush at"=> rapid movement, rush</br>Syn : impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsi The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u> The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of <u><b>impetuous</b> decision-making</u> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
761 760 760 ingrate ingrate an ungrateful person an ungrateful person noun noun </br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- "not" + gratus "pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable" </br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br> Latin : in- "not" + gratus "pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable" Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless. Greater liberty over the past generation <u>is abused by <b>ingrates</b></u> who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
762 761 761 caducity caducity 1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br> 2 : senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory) 1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br> 2. senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory) adj. adj. French caducité= "dilapidation, senility," French caducité= "dilapidation, senility" 2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b> 2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b> AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
763 762 762 indictment indictment a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime noun noun Syn : arraignment, citation Syn : arraignment, citation A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. A <u>criminal <b>indictment</u></b> would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
764 763 763 inert inert Lacking vigor Lacking vigor adj. adj. America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people. America’s founders believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an <b>inert</b> people. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
765 764 764 lax lax Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful adj. adj. Syn : slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch Syn : slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : Lasch Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight). Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (<u>for being too <b>lax</b></u>) and Greece (for being too tight). Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
766 765 765 listless listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm adj. adj. Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring! As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring! Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
767 766 766 livid livid 1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity 1. furiously angry </br>2. anemic looking from illness or emotion, bluish-gray (eg. sea, bruise, lips)</br>3. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity adj. adj. Latin : "bluish-gray. </br>Syn : 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly Latin : "bluish-gray. </br>Syn : 1. infuriated, irate, fuming</br> </br>2. black-and-blue, injured, ashen, blanched, bloodless, white, colourless</br>3. deathly 1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3. </u><b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky” 1. A <b>livid</b> Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'…</br>2. The <b><u>livid</b> bruises</u> on Judy’s face took weeks to dissapear </br>3. </u><b>livid</b> lightning</u> streaked the sky” Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
768 767 767 loll loll Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way verb verb From Dutch : loll= to doze</br>Syn : lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch : sich rekeln From Dutch : loll= to doze</br>Syn : lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch : sich rekeln The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house The pair </b>loll</b> on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
769 768 768 lurid lurid Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms adj. adj. Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow," </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow" </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
770 769 769 to mar to mar Impair the quality or appearance of Impair the quality or appearance of verb verb Syn : spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen Syn : spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen <u>These oversights <b>mar</b> an otherwise</u> engaging and interesting history of space, but then it is not unnatural for space to have a few gaping holes. <u>These oversights <b>mar</b> an otherwise</u> engaging and interesting history of space, but then it is not unnatural for space to have a few gaping holes. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
771 770 770 mince mince Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval verb verb mostly used with "did not mince his words". Same latin root as "miniscule" mostly used with "did not mince his words". Same latin root as "miniscule" President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals. President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
772 771 771 minion minion a follower or underling of a powerful person a follower or underling of a powerful person noun noun Syn : henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai Syn : henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content. Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
773 772 772 mirth mirth Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter noun noun Syn : merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as "merry". </br>Deutsch : Heiterkeit. Syn : merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as "merry". </br>Deutsch : Heiterkeit. A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, <u>has caused both anger and <b>mirth.</b></u> A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, <u>has caused both anger and <b>mirth.</b></u> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
774 773 773 modest modest not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive adj. adj. Syn : ordinary, simple, plain Syn : ordinary, simple, plain They can be seen in the <b>modest</b> dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor. They can be seen in the <b>modest</b> dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
775 774 774 morose morose Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone adj. adj. Syn : sullen, sulky, gloomy Syn : sullen, sulky, gloomy When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months. When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
776 775 775 muse muse a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist noun noun Deutsch : Muse</br>Syn : inspiration, influence, stimulus Deutsch : Muse</br>Syn : inspiration, influence, stimulus Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b> Picasso took a habit of painting his many <b>muses</b> Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
777 776 776 oblique oblique Not explicit or direct in addressing a point Not explicit or direct in addressing a point adj. adj. Syn : indirect, inexplicit, roundabout Syn : indirect, inexplicit, roundabout The slight wink was Larry’s <b>oblique</b> way of flirting with me. The slight wink was Larry’s <b>oblique</b> way of flirting with me. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
778 777 777 haute haute upper, exclusive, high upper, exclusive, high adj. adj. French, literally "high," French, literally "high" haute cuisine = high cuisine</br> haute couture = exclusive fashion </br>haute bourgeoisie = upper middle class haute cuisine = high cuisine</br> haute couture = exclusive fashion </br>haute bourgeoisie = upper middle class AMB AMB web web
779 778 778 overwrought overwrought (of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction (of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction adj. adj. wrought is old English for "worked". Ie. Overwrought=overworked. </br>Syn : overblown, contrived, exaggerated 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. She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her <b>overwrought</b> outpourings. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
780 779 779 pertain pertain be appropriate, related, or applicable be appropriate, related, or applicable verb verb Syn : concern, relate to, be related to 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. Religious exceptions to the law, such as <u>those <b>pertaining</b> to</u> animal welfare, should ideally be ended. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
783 782 782 platitude platitude A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting noun noun Syn : cliché, truism, commonplac Syn : cliché, truism, commonplac The politician ended his speech with a <b>platitude</b> about every man’s right to vote. The politician ended his speech with a <b>platitude</b> about every man’s right to vote. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
784 783 783 plethora plethora a large or excessive amount a large or excessive amount noun noun Despite the <b>plethora</b> of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again. Despite the <b>plethora</b> of movies offered by the video store, Jason always rents the same movie over and over again. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
785 784 784 posit posit Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument noun noun Syn : postulate, propound, submit Syn : postulate, propound, submit The students were asked to <b>posit</b> their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box. The students were asked to <b>posit</b> their ideas about the dance through the school suggestion box. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
786 785 785 chimerical chimerical fantastically improbable; highly unrealistic; imaginative fantastically improbable; highly unrealistic; imaginative adj. adj. A chimera was a fire-breathing monster from Greek mythology made from a lion at its head, a goat in the middle, and a serpent at the end. A chimera was a fire-breathing monster from Greek mythology made from a lion at its head, a goat in the middle, and a serpent at the end. His Utopia is not a <b>chimerical</b> commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists His Utopia is not a <b>chimerical</b> commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
787 786 786 prophetic prophetic Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future adj. 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. If I had <b>prophetic</b> abilities, I would be picking up my lottery winnings right now. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
788 787 787 purist purist a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures noun 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. Dressed in a suit and tie, the <b>purist</b> raised his hand every time to answer each question the teacher asked. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
789 788 788 pyre pyre a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony noun noun The tribesmen were <u>burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies. The tribesmen were <u>burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
790 789 789 quack quack a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field noun 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 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 Least Difficult FT FT
791 790 790 reticence reticence the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily noun 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. The <u>shy wallflower’s <b>reticence</u></b> kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
792 791 791 rue rue Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) verb 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. 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 Least Difficult FT FT
793 792 792 ruminate ruminate Think deeply about something Think deeply about something verb 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> 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 Least Difficult FT FT
810 809 809 viscous viscous having a relatively high resistance to flow having a relatively high resistance to flow adj. adj. Syn : gummy, glue-like, gluey Syn : gummy, glue-like, gluey Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be <b><u>viscous</b> like tar</u> or so 'light' they float on water. Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be <b><u>viscous</b> like tar</u> or so 'light' they float on water. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
811 810 810 oxy oxy sharp, </br> bitter sharp, </br> bitter Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root oxy is a sub section of the Greek root "ac" = be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. oxy is a sub section of the Greek root "ac" = be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce. oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid=>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen) oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid=>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen) Root words Root words SMB SMB
812 811 811 waft waft Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air verb verb Syn : drift, float, glide Syn : drift, float, glide The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes. The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
813 812 812 wanton wanton (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked adj. adj. Syn : malicious, malevolent, spiteful Syn : malicious, malevolent, spiteful Over the decades these Christian non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of <b><u>wanton</b> discrimination</u> and violence Over the decades these Christian non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of <b><u>wanton</b> discrimination</u> and violence Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
814 813 813 whitewash whitewash Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization) Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization) verb verb Syn : cover up, sweep under the carpet Syn : cover up, sweep under the carpet Indeed, <u>in trying to <b>whitewash</b> the past</u>, the government may stir up prejudice instead. Indeed, <u>in trying to <b>whitewash</b> the past</u>, the government may stir up prejudice instead. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
815 814 814 circuitous circuitous being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course; going round in a circuit; not direct being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course; going round in a circuit; not direct adj. adj. Latin circuitus = "a going around." Latin circuitus = "a going around." When I lost the directions to the restaurant, I ended up<u> taking a <b>circuitous</b> route</u> that made me late for my own birthday party. When I lost the directions to the restaurant, I ended up<u> taking a <b>circuitous</b> route</u> that made me late for my own birthday party. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
816 815 815 whittle whittle Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps verb verb Old English:to cut thin shavings from (something) with a knife</br>Syn : erode, wear away, diminish Old English:to cut thin shavings from (something) with a knife</br>Syn : erode, wear away, diminish 1. The <u>carver <b>whittled</b> away </u>at a piece of wood. </br>fig. Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead <b><u>whittle</b> away </u>after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia. 1. The <u>carver <b>whittled</b> away </u>at a piece of wood. </br>fig. Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead <b><u>whittle</b> away </u>after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia. Least Difficult Least Difficult FT FT
827 826 826 apprise apprise inform somebody of something inform somebody of something verb verb Syn : notify, let know, advise Syn : notify, let know, advise The <u>secret services are useful in <b>apprising</b> their governments</u> of the intentions of others The <u>secret services are useful in <b>apprising</b> their governments</u> of the intentions of others Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
828 827 827 armada armada a fleet of warships a fleet of warships noun noun Syn : flotilla, squadron, navy Syn : flotilla, squadron, navy This month he also unveiled plans to send an <b>armada</b> of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors. This month he also unveiled plans to send an <b>armada</b> of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
829 828 828 arson arson the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property noun noun Syn : incendiarism, pyromania Syn : incendiarism, pyromania <u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire <u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
830 829 829 clamorous clamorous speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud adj. adj. Latin clamor= "a shout"</br>Syn: vociferous, noisy,blatant, clamant, strident Latin clamor= "a shout"</br>Syn: vociferous, noisy,blatant, clamant, strident The <u><b>clamorous</b> noise of the rejoicing fans</u> kept us up all night. The <u><b>clamorous</b> noise of the rejoicing fans</u> kept us up all night. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
831 830 830 barrage barrage A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows noun noun Syn : abundance, mass, profusion Syn : abundance, mass, profusion He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
832 831 831 bevy bevy a large group of people or things of a particular kind a large group of people or things of a particular kind noun noun word of unclear origin. </br>Syn : group, crowd, cluster word of unclear origin. </br>Syn : group, crowd, cluster Because my mother wrote <u>a <b>bevy</b> of items on her grocery list</u>, I was in the store for nearly two hours Because my mother wrote <u>a <b>bevy</b> of items on her grocery list</u>, I was in the store for nearly two hours Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
833 832 832 boor boor an unrefined, ill-mannered person an unrefined, ill-mannered person noun noun Syn : lout, oaf, ruffian Syn : lout, oaf, ruffian End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a <b>boor.</b> End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a <b>boor.</b> Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
864 863 863 extol extol Praise enthusiastically Praise enthusiastically verb verb Syn : go wild about, wax lyrical about Syn : go wild about, wax lyrical about This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received. This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
865 864 864 cloying cloying distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet or sentimental adj. adj. Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally. Cloying comes in handy to describe things that are too sweet, both figurativley and literally. 1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying.</br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch.</u> 1a. My dad likes espresso so he feels Frappuccino too cloying.</br>1b. John liked to watch dark, edgy humor and thrillers, so he found romantic comedies with their hearts, flowers, and sappy happy endings <b>cloying</b> — <u>so sweet and sentimental - that they make him want to retch.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
866 865 865 fetid fetid smelling extremely unpleasant smelling extremely unpleasant adj. adj. Syn : stinking, smelly, foul-smelling Syn : stinking, smelly, foul-smelling The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
867 866 866 florid florid using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose." using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose." adj. adj. Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom</br>Syn : extravagant, grandiloquent Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom</br>Syn : extravagant, grandiloquent A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office. A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
868 867 867 flout flout Openly disregard Openly disregard verb verb Old English origing : play the flute </br>Syn : defy, refuse to obey, go against Old English origing : play the flute </br>Syn : defy, refuse to obey, go against It relies on its members, and on institutions. to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. It relies on its members, and on institutions. to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
869 868 868 foible foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character noun noun Same root word origin as "feeble", coming from French : faible=weakness</br>. Syn : idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity Same root word origin as "feeble", coming from French : faible=weakness</br>. Syn : idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests The elder Bongo had among other <b>foibles</b>, a liking to show off his pet tiger to guests Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
870 869 869 dole dole 1. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly</br>2. money paid by the government to the unemployed 1. give out in small portions; distribute sparingly</br>2. money paid by the government to the unemployed verb verb Gleicher Wortstamm als "teilen" in Deutsch Gleicher Wortstamm als "teilen" in Deutsch 1. Once a week the priest would do his rounds and <u><b>dole</b> out</u> food to the needy</br>2. Though he is receiving unemployment, Gary wants to find a job so he can get <u>off the dole</u> immediately 1. Once a week the priest would do his rounds and <u><b>dole</b> out</u> food to the needy</br>2. Though he is receiving unemployment, Gary wants to find a job so he can get <u>off the dole</u> immediately 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
890 889 889 colander colander bowl-shaped strainer, used to wash or drain foods bowl-shaped strainer, used to wash or drain foods noun noun Latin colatorium "strainer" Latin colatorium "strainer" After the spaghetti was cooked, he emptied the entire pot contents into a <b>colander</b> to drain the water from the pasta After the spaghetti was cooked, he emptied the entire pot contents into a <b>colander</b> to drain the water from the pasta 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
891 890 890 largesse largesse large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit large generosity, liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit noun noun Syn : liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift Syn : liberality, munificence, magnanimity, openhandedness, gift All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. All else equal, such <b>largesse</b> should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
892 891 891 leery leery Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions adj. adj. Syn : careful, circumspect, on one's guard Syn : careful, circumspect, on one's guard The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation. The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries <b>leery </b>of globalisation. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
893 892 892 limpid limpid 1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable 1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable adj. adj. Syn : 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent </br>Syn 2. lucid, plain, understandable Syn : 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent </br>Syn 2. lucid, plain, understandable 1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style 1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
894 893 893 loquacious loquacious Tending to talk a great deal Tending to talk a great deal adj. adj. Syn : talkative, voluble, communicative Syn : talkative, voluble, communicative The <b>loquacious</b> professor was known for his five-hour lectures. The <b>loquacious</b> professor was known for his five-hour lectures. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
895 894 894 collate collate to assemble something in a logical sequence to assemble something in a logical sequence verb verb Latin : com "with, together" + lātus "borne, carried"=to bring together</br>collate specifically means to put pages in a correct order, but can be used more generally to mean to put anything into the proper sequence. </br>Syn : sort, order Latin : com "with, together" + lātus "borne, carried"=to bring together</br>collate specifically means to put pages in a correct order, but can be used more generally to mean to put anything into the proper sequence. </br>Syn : sort, order The clerk will <b><u>collate</b> the folders</u> into stacks based on the spelling of the client’s last name. The clerk will <b><u>collate</b> the folders</u> into stacks based on the spelling of the client’s last name. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
896 895 895 malign malign evil in nature or effect evil in nature or effect adj. adj. Syn : harmful, bad, malevolent Syn : harmful, bad, malevolent Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound. Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
897 896 896 maudlin maudlin Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental adj. adj. Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Syn : emotional, tearful, lachrymose Maudlin was a form of the name Mary Magdalene, often represented in paintings as a weeping sinner asking forgiveness from Jesus.</br>Syn : emotional, tearful, lachrymose she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes. she posted <b>maudlinly</b> on social media about her excess weight and receive no likes. Medium Difficult Medium Difficult FT FT
992 991 991 misanthropy misanthropy a dislike of humankind a dislike of humankind noun 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> [Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u> Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
993 992 992 monolithic monolithic 1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity 1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity adj. 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 1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
994 993 993 consternation consternation intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror noun 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>. Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
995 994 994 myopic myopic nearsighted nearsighted adj. 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 They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
996 995 995 nadir nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization noun 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% 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 Most Difficult FT FT
997 996 996 neophyte neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun 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 Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
998 997 997 noisome noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive adj. 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. The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
999 998 998 nostrum nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun 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... It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1000 999 999 occlude occlude block passage through block passage through verb 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... Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1001 1000 1000 paean paean a song of praise or triumph a song of praise or triumph noun noun Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>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. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1002 1001 1001 panoply panoply a complete or impressive collection of things a complete or impressive collection of things noun 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 Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1003 1002 1002 pastiche pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun 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> The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u> Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1004 1003 1003 paucity paucity an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number noun 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. The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. Most Difficult Most Difficult FT FT
1079 1078 1078 duc</br> duct duc</br> duct carry</br> lead carry</br> lead Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root conduct</br> conducive conduct</br> conducive Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1080 1079 1079 fac</br> fact fac</br> fact do</br> make do</br> make Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root facsimile</br> manufacture facsimile</br> manufacture Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1081 1080 1080 fect fect do</br> make do</br> make Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root perfect perfect Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1082 1081 1081 form form shape shape Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root uniform</br> reform uniform</br> reform Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1083 1082 1082 fort fort strong strong Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> fortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1084 1083 1083 conversant conversant familiar, as by study or experience; able to converse knowledgeably familiar, as by study or experience; able to converse knowledgeably adj. adj. same root as conservation same root as conservation The intelligent and widely read young man was <u><b>conversant</b> on many topics</u> The intelligent and widely read young man was <u><b>conversant</b> on many topics</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1085 1084 1084 convivial convivial friendly and making you feel welcome, festive; occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company friendly and making you feel welcome, festive; occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company adj. adj. Latin : com "with, together" + vivere "to live"=>to (enjoy) life together, to feast Latin : com "with, together" + vivere "to live"=>to (enjoy) life together, to feast Carl was <u>a <b>convivial</b> party host</u> who made everyone feel at home. Carl was <u>a <b>convivial</b> party host</u> who made everyone feel at home. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1096 1095 1095 coronary coronary The protective ring of blood vessels surrounding the heart and supplying it with oxygen and other nutrients. The protective ring of blood vessels surrounding the heart and supplying it with oxygen and other nutrients. adj. adj. The blood vessels surround the heart like a crone, therefore : coronary The blood vessels surround the heart like a crone, therefore : coronary <u>A coronary <b>thrombosis</b></u> is when the veins around the heart clog up and starve the heart of oxygen and nutrients and is commonly called a heart attack. <u>A coronary <b>thrombosis</b></u> is when the veins around the heart clog up and starve the heart of oxygen and nutrients and is commonly called a heart attack. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1097 1096 1096 countermand countermand cancel; revoke command or order; order or direct in opposition to; prohibit; forbid cancel; revoke command or order; order or direct in opposition to; prohibit; forbid verb verb French: contre- "against" + mander- "to order"=> to change or retract a command</br>Syn: annul, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate French: contre- "against" + mander- "to order"=> to change or retract a command</br>Syn: annul, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate After learning his troops would be outnumbered in battle, the colonel elected to <u><b>countermand</b> the order</u> and return to camp After learning his troops would be outnumbered in battle, the colonel elected to <u><b>countermand</b> the order</u> and return to camp 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1098 1097 1097 scend scend climb climb Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root ascend</br> descend ascend</br> descend Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1099 1098 1098 script script written language written language Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root postscript postscript Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1100 1099 1099 secut secut follow follow Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root consecutive</br> non sequitur consecutive</br> non sequitur Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1101 1100 1100 sent sent feel</br> think feel</br> think Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root sentient</br> consent</br> sentiment sentient</br> consent</br> sentiment Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1102 1101 1101 sequ sequ follow follow Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root sequence</br> subsequently sequence</br> subsequently Greek/Latin Greek/Latin Manhattan Manhattan
1137 1136 1136 contiguous contiguous sharing an edge or boundary; touching; neighboring sharing an edge or boundary; touching; neighboring adj. adj. Latin: contiguus= bordering. </br>same root word as "contact"</br> adjacent, conterminous, neighboring Latin: contiguus= bordering. </br>same root word as "contact"</br> adjacent, conterminous, neighboring Germany and the <b>contiguous</b> countries of Switzerland and Austria have German as a common language Germany and the <b>contiguous</b> countries of Switzerland and Austria have German as a common language 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1138 1137 1137 agr agr field field Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root agriculture</br> agriculture</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1139 1138 1138 alt alt High High Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root alto (high pitched singer)</br> alto (high pitched singer)</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1140 1139 1139 alter alter other other Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root alter-ego</br> alternative</br> alternate</br> alter-ego</br> alternative</br> alternate</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1141 1140 1140 daub daub smear as with paint; apply with quick or crude strokes to surface; make crude paintings smear as with paint; apply with quick or crude strokes to surface; make crude paintings verb verb 1a. He<b>daubed</b> the ceiling with plaster</br>1b. My mom screamed at me when I began to <b>daub</b> my bread with too much cream cheese. 1a. He<b>daubed</b> the ceiling with plaster</br>1b. My mom screamed at me when I began to <b>daub</b> my bread with too much cream cheese. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1142 1141 1141 anim anim life spirit life spirit Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root animation animation Latin words Latin words nko nko
1143 1142 1142 ann</br>annu</br>enni ann</br>annu</br>enni year year Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root annual</br> annual</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1144 1143 1143 dauntless dauntless bold; incapable of being discouraged; fearless bold; incapable of being discouraged; fearless adj. adj. French : daunter: to be afraid + less=>cannot be made afraid</br>Syn : audacious, brave, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing, bold French : daunter: to be afraid + less=>cannot be made afraid</br>Syn : audacious, brave, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing, bold <u>A <b>dauntless</b> general</u> decided to press the attack even though the odds were not in his favor, and his boldness earned his faction a major victory. <u>A <b>dauntless</b> general</u> decided to press the attack even though the odds were not in his favor, and his boldness earned his faction a major victory. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1146 1145 1145 apt apt fit fit Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root aptitude</br> apt</br> aptitude</br> apt</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1147 1146 1146 deciduous deciduous falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth adj. adj. Latin:de "down" + cadere "to fall"=> fall down</br>Deutsch ; laubabwerfend Latin:de "down" + cadere "to fall"=> fall down</br>Deutsch ; laubabwerfend During the fall, the <b>deciduous</b> shrubs in my yard will release their leaves. During the fall, the <b>deciduous</b> shrubs in my yard will release their leaves. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1148 1147 1147 debase debase reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade verb verb Latin : de- "down" + base (adj.) "low,"=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn : adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend Latin : de- "down" + base (adj.) "low"=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn : adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend 1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president. 1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1149 1148 1148 aster</br>astr aster</br>astr star star Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root astral</br> astronomy astral</br> astronomy Latin words Latin words nko nko
1150 1149 1149 declaim declaim 1. Speak loudly and vehemently in a passionate manner</br>2. Make formal speech</br>3. Recite words aloud for practice. 1. Speak loudly and vehemently in a passionate manner</br>2. Make formal speech</br>3. Recite words aloud for practice. verb verb Old French : de-,+ clamare "to cry, shout"=>to practice oratory, make a formal speech or oration</br>Syn1 : inveigh</br>Syn2 : Old French : de-,+ clamare "to cry, shout"=>to practice oratory, make a formal speech or oration</br>Syn1 : inveigh</br>Syn2 : 1. he <b>declaimed</b> against the wasteful ways of modern society</br>2. The defendant <b>declaimed</b> his innocence in a passionate speech in court.</br>3. He <b><u>declaimed</b> his vocab list</u> out loud, practising both the pronounciation and trying to recall the meaning of the words. 1. he <b>declaimed</b> against the wasteful ways of modern society</br>2. The defendant <b>declaimed</b> his innocence in a passionate speech in court.</br>3. He <b><u>declaimed</b> his vocab list</u> out loud, practising both the pronounciation and trying to recall the meaning of the words. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1151 1150 1150 debunk debunk expose as false, exaggerated, worthless; ridicule expose as false, exaggerated, worthless; ridicule verb verb de=reverse + Bunk=nonsense. In 1820 the US congress repr for Buncombe, Carolina, gave a long and rambling speech, which he refused to shorten, claiming that it was important for Buncombe, but his speech was contentless…thus bunk (for Buncombe) came to be known as nonsense. de=reverse + Bunk=nonsense. In 1820 the US congress repr for Buncombe, Carolina, gave a long and rambling speech, which he refused to shorten, claiming that it was important for Buncombe, but his speech was contentless…thus bunk (for Buncombe) came to be known as nonsense. 1. The result of biologist's experiments quickly <u><b>debunked</b> the theory</u> that 5G antennas were accelerating the spread of Corona. 1. The result of biologist's experiments quickly <u><b>debunked</b> the theory</u> that 5G antennas were accelerating the spread of Corona. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1152 1151 1151 declivity declivity downward slope, as of a hill downward slope, as of a hill noun noun Latin : de "down" + clivus "a slope"=downward slope</br> Syn : declension, declination, decline, descent, downslope, fall</br>Ant : acclivity Latin : de "down" + clivus "a slope"=downward slope</br> Syn : declension, declination, decline, descent, downslope, fall</br>Ant : acclivity Prominent road signs pre-warn trucks to engage a lower gear so as not to overload their brakes on the forthcoming <b>declivity.</b> Prominent road signs pre-warn trucks to engage a lower gear so as not to overload their brakes on the forthcoming <b>declivity.</b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1158 1157 1157 apo</br>apho apo</br>apho away</br> off</br> separate away</br> off</br> separate Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root apogee (furthest away) apogee (furthest away) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1159 1158 1158 bas bas low low Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root bass</br> base</br> basement</br> bas-relief</br> bass</br> base</br> basement</br> bas-relief</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1160 1159 1159 defection defection withdrawing support or help; act of abandoning something to which one is bound by allegiance or duty; failure in duty withdrawing support or help; act of abandoning something to which one is bound by allegiance or duty; failure in duty noun noun During the Cold War, it was a regular event for elite athletes of East European countries <u>to <b>defect</b> to the West. <u> During the Cold War, it was a regular event for elite athletes of East European countries <u>to <b>defect</b> to the West. <u> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1161 1160 1160 defunct defunct dead; no longer in use or existence dead; no longer in use or existence adj. adj. Latin : de- "off, completely" + fungi "perform or discharge duty"=>no longer performs duty Latin : de- "off, completely" + fungi "perform or discharge duty"=>no longer performs duty The <u>now <b>defunct</b> Saturn V rocket</u> was suspended from the roof the NASA museum in Cape Caneveral. The <u>now <b>defunct</b> Saturn V rocket</u> was suspended from the roof the NASA museum in Cape Caneveral. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1162 1161 1161 dejected dejected being in low spirits; depressed being in low spirits; depressed adj. adj. The players were <b>dejected</b> after losing the big game. The players were <b>dejected</b> after losing the big game. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1163 1162 1162 deleterious deleterious having harmful effect; injurious; having quality of destroying life; noxious; poisonous having harmful effect; injurious; having quality of destroying life; noxious; poisonous adj. adj. Latin deleterius="noxious, poisonous" </br>Syn : harmful, injurious Latin deleterius="noxious, poisonous" </br>Syn : harmful, injurious Because I know alcohol is <u><b>deleterious</b> to my health</u>, I rarely drink more than one glass of wine. Because I know alcohol is <u><b>deleterious</b> to my health</u>, I rarely drink more than one glass of wine. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1164 1163 1163 brev brev brief</br> short brief</br> short Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root brevity</br> brevity</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1187 1186 1186 caust</br> caut caust</br> caut to burn to burn Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root caustic soda</br> caustic soda</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1188 1187 1187 cerebr cerebr brain brain Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root cerebral</br> cerebral</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1189 1188 1188 cert cert sure sure Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root certitude</br> certain</br> certitude</br> certain</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1190 1189 1189 chrys chrys gold</br> yellow gold</br> yellow Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root chrysthanium chrysthanium Latin words Latin words nko nko
1191 1190 1190 cruc cruc cross cross Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root crucify</br> crucify</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1192 1191 1191 dietetics dietetics study of nutrition as it relates to health study of nutrition as it relates to health noun noun Prof. Sanders, emeritus professor of <u>nutrition and <b>dietetics</u></b> at King's College London, said: " I'm concerned many people think B12 deficiency is a myth." 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1193 1192 1192 uranian uranian homosexual homosexual adj. adj. from the reference to Aphrodite in Plato's "Symposium;" Urania "Heavenly" from the reference to Aphrodite in Plato's "Symposium;" Urania "Heavenly" "One may recognize the pure <b>uranian</b> enthusiasts in the very character of their attachments" Plato "One may recognize the pure <b>uranian</b> enthusiasts in the very character of their attachments" Plato AMB AMB RATMW RATMW
1194 1193 1193 dec dec ten ten Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root decade</br> decennial</br> decade</br> decennial</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1195 1194 1194 direful direful dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful adj. adj. </br>Syn : awful, dire, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible The 1929 stock market crash was the<u> first <b>direful</b> indication</u> of the dark days to come 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1196 1195 1195 derm derm skin skin Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root dermatologist dermatologist Latin words Latin words nko nko
1197 1196 1196 discomfit discomfit to defeat completely,to make perplex or uneasy to make perplex or uneasy, to make someone feel embarassed verb verb </br>Syn : bring to a sweat, discompose, disconcert, rattle, untune, upset When my mother spoke about my boyfriend’s criminal past, she hoped it would <b>discomfit</b> me so I would break up with him. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1198 1197 1197 discomposure discomposure state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; disturbance; inconsistency; disagreement 1. anxious embarrassment</br>2. a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure noun noun Syn : discomfiture, disconcertion, disconcertment As the interregator blasted question after question at me, his colleague remained entirely at his ease and was watching my <b>discomposure</b> with a quiet, mocking smile. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1199 1198 1198 dign dign worthy worthy Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root dignity</br> dignity</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1200 1199 1199 discreet discreet respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic adj. adj. <u>Discreet</u> means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but <u>discrete</u> means individual or detached The <b><u>discreet</b> Swiss banker</u> hushed in his grey suit and spoke in quiet words 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1202 1201 1201 domesticate domesticate cultivate; make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans cultivate; make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1203 1202 1202 don don give give Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root donor</br> donor</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1204 1203 1203 dur dur harden</br> to last</br> lasting harden</br> to last</br> lasting Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root durable</br> durable</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1205 1204 1204 dour dour hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect adj. adj. Dour and endure most likely come from the Latin word durus which means "hard" Dour and endure most likely come from the Latin word durus which means "hard" Because the coach was disappointed in his team’s behavior, <u>he wore a dour <b>expression</b></u> when he gave his post-game speech. Because the coach was disappointed in his team’s behavior, <u>he wore a dour <b>expression</b></u> when he gave his post-game speech. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1206 1205 1205 equ equ equal equal Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root equinox (same length of day and night), equidistant, equipoise(balanced) equinox (same length of day and night), equidistant, equipoise(balanced) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1207 1206 1206 fac</br> fact</br> fect fac</br> fact</br> fect make</br> do make</br> do Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root factory, factory, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1208 1207 1207 fer fer wild wild Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root not to be confused with "ferro", which come from "Fe"=iron. These iron-pertaining words normally have a double "r" not to be confused with "ferro", which come from "Fe"=iron. These iron-pertaining words normally have a double "r" feral(wild), ferine(wild animals), ferocious, ferocity feral(wild), ferine(wild animals), ferocious, ferocity Latin words Latin words nko nko
1209 1208 1208 fid fid faith</br> truth faith</br> truth Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fidelity</br> fidelity</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1210 1209 1209 fin fin end end Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root finish</br> finish</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1211 1210 1210 flect</br>flex flect</br>flex bend bend Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> deflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1212 1211 1211 downcast downcast low in spirits; depressed; directed downward low in spirits; depressed; directed downward adj. adj. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1213 1212 1212 draconian draconian extremely harsh; very severe, oppressive or strict extremely harsh; very severe, oppressive or strict adj. adj. Named after Dracon,the archon of Athens who laid down a code of laws that mandated death as punishment for minor crimes. Named after Dracon,the archon of Athens who laid down a code of laws that mandated death as punishment for minor crimes. Giving someone a life sentence for stealing a loaf of bread is a <b>draconian</b> punishment Giving someone a life sentence for stealing a loaf of bread is a <b>draconian</b> punishment 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1214 1213 1213 frag</br> fract frag</br> fract break break Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal fragment</br> fractify</br> fraction</br> fractal Latin words Latin words nko nko
1215 1214 1214 fug fug flee</br> flee</br> Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root fugitive</br> fugitive</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1216 1215 1215 drawl drawl speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance noun noun He spoke with a <u>Southern <b>drawl/u></b><, and had a cowboy hat and boots to match 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1226 1225 1225 dub dub to honor with a title or description to honor with a title or description verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1227 1226 1226 ductile ductile easily influenced; flexible; pliable easily influenced; flexible; pliable adj. adj. 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1228 1227 1227 hydr hydr water water Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root anhydous</br> hydraulic</br> anhydous</br> hydraulic</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1229 1228 1228 integer</br> integra</br> integrum integer</br> integra</br> integrum entire entire Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root integer</br> integral</br> intergrate</br> integer</br> integral</br> intergrate</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1230 1229 1229 ject ject throw throw Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root eject</br> reject</br> inject</br> eject</br> reject</br> inject</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1231 1230 1230 junct junct meet</br> join meet</br> join Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root junction</br> junction</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1232 1231 1231 duplicity duplicity double-dealing; deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; acting in bad faith. double-dealing; deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; acting in bad faith. noun noun 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1250 1249 1249 lact lact milk milk Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding) lactose</br> lactate</br> lactivorous(milk eating)</br>lactescence(milky appearance)</br>lacteal(pertaining to milk)</br>lactation(breast-feeding) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1251 1250 1250 lud</br> lus lud</br> lus play play Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude. allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude. Latin words Latin words nko nko
1252 1251 1251 later later side side Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root lateral</br> latitude</br> lateral</br> latitude</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1253 1252 1252 magn magn great great Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root magnificent</br> magnificent</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1254 1253 1253 edict edict a formal command or order issued by an authority and having the force of law a formal command or order issued by an authority and having the force of law noun noun Latin : ex "out, out of" + dicere "to say"=>to proclaim Latin : ex "out, out of" + dicere "to say"=>to proclaim Most states have an <b>edict</b> that forbids texting while driving. Most states have an <b>edict</b> that forbids texting while driving. AMB AMB TCE TCE
1255 1254 1254 mar mar Sea Sea Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root maritime</br> marine</br> maritime</br> marine</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1256 1255 1255 hireling hireling someone doing a job solely for the money someone doing a job solely for the money noun noun Hirelings often do jobs that are distasteful, ones that could involve lying, cheating, or worse</br>Syn : mercenary, pensionary Hirelings often do jobs that are distasteful, ones that could involve lying, cheating, or worse</br>Syn : mercenary, pensionary The Russian <b>hirelings</b> fill in blogs and social media sites all day with subversive Russian propaganda The Russian <b>hirelings</b> fill in blogs and social media sites all day with subversive Russian propaganda AMB AMB TCE TCE
1284 1284 1284 emancipate emancipate free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; liberate free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; liberate verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1285 1285 1285 emblazon emblazon adorn richly with prominent markings; make illustrious; celebrate adorn richly with prominent markings; make illustrious; celebrate verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1286 1286 1286 phon phon sound sound Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root gramaphone, telephone, gramaphone, telephone, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1287 1287 1287 plic plic fold</br> bend</br>weave fold</br> bend</br>weave Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root pliable, ply (as in layer, eg. Toilet paper), accomplice (someone woven into doing something), implicate(to fold into), duplicate (fold twice,ie. Copy), comply (interweaved with) pliable, ply (as in layer, eg. Toilet paper), accomplice (someone woven into doing something), implicate(to fold into), duplicate (fold twice,ie. Copy), comply (interweaved with) Latin words Latin words nko nko
1288 1288 1288 embroider embroider decorate with needlework; add details to decorate with needlework; add details to verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1289 1289 1289 encompass encompass surround; form a circle or ring around; enclose; envelop surround; form a circle or ring around; enclose; envelop verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1290 1290 1290 pot pot drink drink Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root potable water</br> potable water</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1291 1291 1291 poten poten powerful powerful Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root potentate</br> potent potentate</br> potent Latin words Latin words nko nko
1292 1292 1292 prehend</br> prehens prehend</br> prehens take</br> grasp take</br> grasp Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root comprehend</br> aprehend</br> comprehend</br> aprehend</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1293 1293 1293 prot prot first first Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root prototype prototype Latin words Latin words nko nko
1294 1294 1294 endowment endowment funds or property donated to an institution or individual as a source of income An endowment is a gift : </br>1. money given to an institution like a college. </br>2. a natural gift, say of a physical attribute or a talent. noun noun Syn1 : gift, donation</br>Syn2 : gift, natural endowment, talent, in-born capability 1. The <b>endowments</b> received by the elite American universities often reaches incredible levels of up to 50 billion dollars. </br> The porn actor said his claim to fame was that he was <u>well <b>endowed</u></b> 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1295 1295 1295 ortho ortho straight straight Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root orthoate</br>orthodontist</br> orthoate</br>orthodontist</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1296 1296 1296 narr narr tell tell Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root narrative, narration, narrate, narrator, narrable(capable of being told), narrative, narration, narrate, narrator, narrable(capable of being told), Latin words Latin words nko nko
1297 1297 1297 od od pass</br> way pass</br> way Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root odyssey odyssey Latin words Latin words nko nko
1298 1298 1298 enfranchise enfranchise admit to rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote admit to rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote verb verb 1000 Difficult GRE words 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword Examword
1299 1299 1299 pept</br> peps pept</br> peps digestion digestion Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root peptic acid peptic acid Latin words Latin words nko nko
1300 1300 1300 phyt phyt plant</br> grow plant</br> grow Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root aerophyte (plant that grows from air), epiphyte (plant that grows on other plants, aerophyte (plant that grows from air), epiphyte (plant that grows on other plants, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1301 1302 plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos approve</br> clap Greek/Latin root applaud</br> laudable</br> Latin words nko
1302 1303 1302 illicit plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plos not allowed by law or custom approve</br> clap adj. Greek/Latin root Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + licitus "lawful," =illegal It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u> applaud</br> laudable</br> AMB Latin words Web nko
1303 1304 1303 cession illicit yielding to another; ceding or surrendering not allowed by law or custom noun adj. Latin : "a giving up"</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or "giving up" the connection between them Latin : in- "not, opposite of" + licitus "lawful" =illegal Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words AMB Examword Web
1304 1305 1304 licit cession authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law yielding to another; ceding or surrendering adj. noun Latin : licitus "lawful" Latin : "a giving up"</br>related to <u>secession</u>, ie. government breaking away from another, or "giving up" the connection between them Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper. Having been conquered by Germany in 6 days, the Netherlands had no choice but to agree to the <b>cession</b> of their land to the Nazis AMB 1000 Difficult GRE words Web Examword
1305 1306 1305 pyr licit fire authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law Greek/Latin root adj. Latin : licitus "lawful" pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br> Sometimes, what legally separates <b>licit</b> and <u>illicit</u> pesticides is little more than a slip of paper. Latin words AMB nko Web
1306 1309 1306 reg</br>rig</br>rect pyr rule</br> govern fire Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root regent, regulate, correct, pyromaniac</br> Pyre</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1307 1310 1309 rid</br>ris reg</br>rig</br>rect laugh rule</br> govern Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root ridicule</br> regent, regulate, correct, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1308 1311 1310 rupt rid</br>ris break laugh Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root rupture</br>erupt</br>disrupt</br>interrupt</br>corrupt</br> ridicule</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1309 1312 1311 sacr</br>sanct rupt holy break Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root sacrement</br> sanctuary rupture</br>erupt</br>disrupt</br>interrupt</br>corrupt</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1319 1328 1327 string</br>strict sta- bind stand Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root stringent, string, Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; Anastasia; apostasy; apostate; armistice; arrest; assist; astatic; astatine; bedstead; circumstance; consist; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; cost; desist; destination; destine; destitute; diastase; distance; distant; ecstasy; epistasis; epistemology; establish; estaminet; estate; etagere; existence; extant; Hindustan; histidine; histo-; histogram; histology; histone; hypostasis; insist; instant; instauration; institute; interstice; isostasy; isostatic; metastasis; obstacle; obstetric; obstinate; oust; peristyle; persist; presto; prostate; prostitute; resist; rest" restitution; restive; restore; shtetl; solstice; stable, stage; stalag; stalwart; stamen; -stan; stance; stanchion; stand; standard; stanza; stapes; starboard; stare decisis; stasis; -stat; stat; state (n.1. "circumstances, conditions;" stater; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay " stead; steed; "guide the course of a vehicle;" stem (n.) "trunk of a plant;" " stet; stoa; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; stylite; subsist; substance; substitute; substitution; superstition; Latin words Latin words nko nko
1320 1329 1328 stru</br>struct string</br>strict build bind Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root structure</br> stringent, string, Latin words Latin words nko nko
1321 1330 1329 chasten stru</br>struct rid of excess; refine or purify; correct by punishment or reproof build verb Greek/Latin root Chasten is related to the word chastise, meaning "to punish severely."</br>Latin root castus As a parent, I don’t feel spanking is a good way <u>to <b>chasten</b></u> your kids. structure</br> 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1322 1332 1330 ram chasten branch rid of excess; refine or purify; correct by punishment or reproof Greek/Latin root verb Chasten is related to the word chastise, meaning "to punish severely."</br>Latin root castus ramification As a parent, I don’t feel spanking is a good way <u>to <b>chasten</b></u> your kids. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1323 1334 1332 san ram health branch Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root sanitation</br> sanitary</br>sanitorium</br>sanitize</br>sane ramification Latin words Latin words nko nko
1324 1336 1334 chagrin san anxiety caused by humiliation or injured pride; disappointment health noun Greek/Latin root French : "melancholy, anxiety, vexation." <u>Much to my <b>chagrin</u></b>, I failed my math test. sanitation</br> sanitary</br>sanitorium</br>sanitize</br>sane 1000 Difficult GRE words Latin words Examword nko
1325 1338 1336 son chagrin sound anxiety caused by humiliation or injured pride; disappointment Greek/Latin root noun French : "melancholy, anxiety, vexation." sonor, dissonance, sonata, sonant <u>Much to my <b>chagrin</u></b>, I failed my math test. Latin words 1000 Difficult GRE words nko Examword
1328 1344 1343 term ten</br>tain end hold</br> reach Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root terminal</br> terminus</br> (ab=apart, away from)abstain,abstention,abstinence,abstinent,</br>(at=toward, to)attend,attention,attenuate,attenuation,</br>(con=with, together) contain,contend,content,contents,continence,continent,continue,</br>(de=down,opposite of, completely) detain,detente,detention,</br>(dis=not, away)distend,distention</br>(ex=out) extend,extenuate,extenuation,</br>(hypo=too little, under) hypotenuse,hypotonia(in=in or not),intend,intone, ,</br>tantra,temple,temporal,tenable,tenacious,tenacity,tenant,tend,tendency,tender,tendon,tendril,tenement,tenesmus,tenet,tennis,tenon,tenor,tense,tensile,tension,tensor,tent,tenter,tenterhooks,tenuous,tenure,tetanus,thin,tone,tonic, </br>countenance,entertain,isotonic,locum-tenens,maintain,monotony,neoteny,obtain,ostensible,peritoneus,pertain,pertinacious,portend,pretend,retain,retinue,subtend,sustain, lieutenant Latin words Latin words nko nko
1329 1345 1344 ter</br>terr term land</br> earth end Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> terminal</br> terminus</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1330 1346 1345 therm ter</br>terr heat land</br> earth Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> terresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1331 1347 1346 tort</br>tors therm twist heat Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root torsion</br> thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1332 1351 1347 umbra tort</br>tors shade twist Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root penumbra</br> torsion</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1333 1352 1351 urb umbra city shade Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root urban</br> penumbra</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1334 1353 1352 tax urb arrangement city Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin root taxomologist</br> urban</br> Latin words Latin words nko nko
1416 1482 1481 fawning fatuous attempting to win favor by flattery devoid of intelligence noun adj. Old English : verwandt mit "feiern" Syn : asinine, inane, mindless, vacuous, foolish The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges. Buying a car without negotiating down the price is <u><b>a fatuous</b> move.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1417 1483 1482 felicitous fawning exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate attempting to win favor by flattery adj. noun From felix (genitive felicis) "happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile," Old English : verwandt mit "feiern" Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family. The beauty contestants are always <b>fawning</b> over the male judges. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1418 1484 1483 fervor felicitous feelings of great warmth and intensity exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate noun adj. From felix (genitive felicis) "happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile" He had great fervor for FC Basel Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1419 1485 1484 frugality fervor prudence in avoiding waste feelings of great warmth and intensity noun noun His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment He had great fervor for FC Basel Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1420 1486 1485 futile frugality producing no result or effect prudence in avoiding waste adj. noun Latin futilis= "leaky." the image of a leaky vessel is a good illustration of the adjective. Pouring water into a leaky bucket is futile. Hopefully all the time you're spending studying vocabulary won't turn out to be futile His frugality was so great that he would capture all still insufficiently warm water to water the plants in the apartment Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1421 1487 1486 iconoclastic futile characterized by attack on established beliefs producing no result or effect adj. adj. Greek eikōn, or "image," coupled with -klastēs, "one who breaks,"=> one who breaks icons Latin futilis= "leaky." the image of a leaky vessel is a good illustration of the adjective. Pouring water into a leaky bucket is futile. In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. Hopefully all the time you're spending studying vocabulary won't turn out to be futile Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1422 1488 1487 idolatry iconoclastic the worship of objects or images as gods characterized by attack on established beliefs noun adj. Greek eikōn, or "image" coupled with -klastēs, "one who breaks"=> one who breaks icons Both <u>abhorred <b>idolatry</b></u> and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1423 1489 1488 impassive idolatry having or revealing little emotion or sensibility the worship of objects or images as gods adj. noun Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news. He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language Both <u>abhorred <b>idolatry</b></u> and intercession, and both relied on their books, the Bible and the Quran, for direct contact with God Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1424 1490 1489 impede impassive be a hindrance or obstacle to having or revealing little emotion or sensibility verb adj. Latin impedire which literally means "to hold the feet," formed from the prefix in-, ("in") plus pes ("foot"). Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time. When a passive person gets passed over for a promotion at work, their face might remain impassive upon hearing the news. Los Alamos’ housing shortage <b>impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said. He has become inured to the difficulty of the English language Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1425 1491 1490 impermeable impede preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through be a hindrance or obstacle to adj. verb Latin : im=not + permeare "to pass through, go over,"=> unpenetrable Latin impedire which literally means "to hold the feet" formed from the prefix in-, ("in") plus pes ("foot"). The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater. Los Alamos’ housing shortage <b>impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1426 1492 1491 impervious impermeable not admitting of passage or capable of being affected preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through adj. adj. im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable Syn of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context. Latin : im=not + permeare "to pass through, go over"=> unpenetrable Borders aren’t impermeable</br>The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms. The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1427 1493 1492 inadvertently impervious without knowledge or intention not admitting of passage or capable of being affected adv. adj. adv of inadvertent im-, = “not,” + permeable,= “allowing to pass through,” impermeable Syn of impervious or impenetrable. However, impermeable is especially associated with liquids, often used in a scientific, technical context. We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge) Borders aren’t impermeable</br>The impermeable rain coat kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater</br>They are impermeable to social reforms. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1428 1494 1493 incongruity inadvertently the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate without knowledge or intention adj. adv. Latin: in="not" +con/m "with, together" + gruere"fall, rush," =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness adv of inadvertent The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices. We <b>indaver<u>tent</u>ly</b> ripped the <u>tent</u> (spelling donkey's bridge) Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1429 1495 1494 inconsequential incongruity lacking worth or importance the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate adj. adj. Latin: in="not" +con/m "with, together" + gruere"fall, rush" =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet.</u> The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1430 1496 1495 incorporate inconsequential make into a whole or make part of a whole lacking worth or importance verb adj. Latin : in- "into, in, on, upon" + verb of corpus "body" => put into a body/whole According to culinary guidelines, a chef should never <b>incorporate</b> cheese into a fish dish. It was decided that <u>Pluto was too <b>inconsequential</b> to be a planet.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1439 1505 1504 itinerary invective an established line of travel or access abusive language used to express blame or censure noun adj. Latin itinerarium "account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book," from in- "against" + vehere "to carry" => =to carry words against = "abusive speech</br> Syn : vitriol, vituperation The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day When my ex-husband tried to start a fight with me by using an <b>invective</b>, I simply walked away from him. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1440 1506 1505 lassitude itinerary a feeling of lack of interest or energy an established line of travel or access noun noun Latin: lassus "faint, tired, weary," Latin itinerarium "account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book" Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1441 1507 1506 levee lassitude an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing a feeling of lack of interest or energy noun noun New Orleans French levée "a raising, a lifting; an embankment, Latin: lassus "faint, tired, weary" <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. Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1442 1508 1507 levity levee a manner lacking seriousness an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing noun noun Levity = "lightness, New Orleans French levée "a raising, a lifting; an embankment, 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. <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 Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1443 1510 1508 malingerer levity someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity a manner lacking seriousness noun noun French: Malinger : to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker Levity = "lightness, Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief,pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food 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 Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1444 1511 1510 mendacious malingerer given to lying someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity adj. noun French/Latin : given to tell "a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful French: Malinger : to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious <b>lovers</u> and toxic memories. Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief,pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1445 1512 1511 negate mendacious 1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with given to lying verb adj. backforming of negation :"deny, make negative or null," </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie French/Latin : given to tell "a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction </br>Syn:intentionally untrue, untruthful 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. It’s an unguarded anthology her ongoing battles against depression, <u><b>mendacious <b>lovers</u> and toxic memories. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1446 1513 1512 officious negate intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required. 1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with adj. verb 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. backforming of negation :"deny, make negative or null" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie The <b>officious</b> lunch lady made everyone's food choices her business, and made nasty comments when students chose cookies over carrots 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 Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1447 1514 1513 opprobrium officious a state of extreme dishonor intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner, being annoyingly eager to do more than is required. adj. adj. Syn: obloquy, infamy 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 celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media. 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 Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1448 1515 1514 pate opprobrium liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned a state of extreme dishonor noun adj. French : from same word root as "paste", with the "s"dissapearing again. Syn: obloquy, infamy He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b> The celebrity chef earned <b>opprobrium</b> when she made a racial slur in front of the media. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1449 1516 1515 pathological pate 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned adj. noun Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease French : from same word root as "paste", with the "s"dissapearing again. 1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. He had no ethical problem eat goose liver <b>pate</b> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1450 1517 1516 penury pathological a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology </br>2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition noun adj. Latin : penuria= scarcity Greek: pathologikos=pertaining to disease My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u> 1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u>2. </br>The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1451 1518 1517 perennial penury lasting an indefinitely long time a state of extreme poverty or destitution</br>Syn: indigence, need, pauperisation, pauperism, pauperization adj. noun Latin per-, "through," + annus, or "year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual Latin : penuria= scarcity At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last . My uncle <u>wasted his fortune and died in <b>penury</b>.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1452 1519 1518 permeable perennial allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through lasting an indefinitely long time adj. adj. Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass,"=>pass through</br> Latin per-, "through" + annus, or "year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through. At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last . Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1453 1520 1519 piety permeable righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through noun adj. from French, related to English word : pity Latin: per "through" + meare "to pass"=>pass through</br> aerophyte The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1454 1521 1520 plasticity piety the property of being physically malleable righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout adj. noun from French, related to English word : pity The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use. aerophyte Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1455 1523 1521 preamble plasticity a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution the property of being physically malleable noun adj. Latin praeambulus which means "walking before." (a speech, or a document) The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice. The <b>plasticity</b> of the wax and clay made the 2 media attractive for the artist to use. Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1456 1524 1523 problematic preamble making great mental demands a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution adj. noun Latin praeambulus which means "walking before." (a speech, or a document) Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. The Constitution declares in its <b>preamble</b>that one of its primary purposes was to establish Justice. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1457 1525 1524 profound problematic 1. situated at or extending to great depth</br>2. showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth making great mental demands adj. adj. Profundus literally means "deep" in Latin</br>syn 1:deep </br>Syn2:intense, deep, thoughtful, insightful 1. The strange creature came from <u>the <b>profound depths</b> of the sea</u>.</br>Rock songs about drugs that <b>try to sound profound</b> are usually dumb Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1458 1526 1525 prohibitive profound tending to discourage, especially of prices 1. situated at or extending to great depth</br>2. showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth adj. adj. Profundus literally means "deep" in Latin</br>syn 1:deep </br>Syn2:intense, deep, thoughtful, insightful The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u> 1. The strange creature came from <u>the <b>profound depths</b> of the sea</u>.</br>Rock songs about drugs that <b>try to sound profound</b> are usually dumb Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1459 1527 1526 propensity prohibitive a natural inclination tending to discourage, especially of prices adj. adj. Old English : obsolete adjective propense "inclined, prone"</br>Syn : leaning, proclivity My sister <u>has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b> </u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1460 1529 1527 proscribe propensity command against a natural inclination verb adj. Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine Old English : obsolete adjective propense "inclined, prone"</br>Syn : leaning, proclivity Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. My sister <u>has a <b>propensity</b> to rub her hands togeither</U> when she gets excited about something Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1461 1530 1529 qualified proscribe 1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid command against adj. verb Proscribe sounds similar to prescribe, but careful !!: these words are essentially opposite in meaning. proscribe = forbid, prescribe= doctor's ordrers/ recommends a medicine 1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light Most states have laws that <u><b>proscribe</b> texting</u> while driving. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1462 1531 1530 quiescent qualified being quiet or still or inactive 1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid adj. adj. Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet 1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. 1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1463 1532 1531 rarefied quiescent 1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density being quiet or still or inactive adj. adj. Syn1 : levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime Latin origin quiescens means rest, quiet 1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u> 1. While the bees are <b>quiescent</b> early in the morning and in the evening, they are overactive in the middle of the day</br>2. the <b>quiescent</b> tumour gave the patient no problems. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1464 1533 1532 recluse rarefied one who lives in solitude 1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density noun adj. Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte Syn1 : levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod 1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u> Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1465 1534 1533 refractory recluse stubbornly resistant to authority or control one who lives in solitude adj. noun Latin meaning "breaking up, obstinate", also "not responsive to something. Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures. St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod Hi Freq. GRE Medium Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1466 1535 1534 relegate refractory assign to a lower position stubbornly resistant to authority or control verb adj. Latin : re- "back" + legare "send with a commission" =>send to a "place in a position of inferiority Latin meaning "breaking up, obstinate", also "not responsive to something. <u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League Most <u>teenagers go through a <b>refractory</b> phase</u> where they don’t want to listen to authority figures. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1467 1536 1535 reprobate relegate a person without moral scruples assign to a lower position noun verb Latin : re- "back" + legare "send with a commission" =>send to a "place in a position of inferiority The serial killer was a <b>reprobate</b> who did not care about anyone <u>GC was <b>relegated</b> to the 2nd division</u> after it came last in the Super League Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1468 1537 1536 resolution reprobate a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner a person without moral scruples noun noun The board passed a resolution The serial killer was a <b>reprobate</b> who did not care about anyone Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1469 1539 1537 sage resolution a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner noun 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> The board passed a resolution Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1470 1540 1539 saturate sage infuse or fill completely a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics verb noun Old French sage "wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful" The heavy rainstorm <u><b>saturated</b> the ground</u>, leaving puddles on the lawn because no more water can be absorbed. 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 Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1471 1541 1540 savor saturate a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one infuse or fill completely noun 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 Medium Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1472 1542 1541 secrete savor 1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one verb noun 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 Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron Barron
1473 1544 1542 skeptic secrete someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs 1. generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids </br>2. place out of sight; keep secret noun verb "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 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 Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1474 1547 1544 stint skeptic supply sparingly and with restricted quantities someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs verb 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 Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1475 1548 1547 striate stint marked with stripes, stria or striations supply sparingly and with restricted quantities 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. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1476 1549 1548 subside striate wear off or die down marked with stripes, stria or striations verb adj. sounds like stripes, which has the same word root The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. 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 Barron
1477 1550 1549 supersede subside take the place or move into the position of wear off or die down verb verb Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron Barron
1478 1551 1550 excise supersede cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting take the place or move into the position of verb 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> Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma 1000 Difficult GRE words Hi Freq. GRE Easy Examword Barron
1479 1552 1551 tangential excise of superficial relevance if any cut away; cut out; remove by or as if by cutting adj. verb Syn: digressive, irrelevant ex "out" (see ex-) + cis=cut=> cut out 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. It will take several hours for <u>the surgeon to <b>excise</b> the massive </u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard 1000 Difficult GRE words Barron Examword
1480 1553 1552 tirade tangential a speech of violent denunciation of superficial relevance if any noun adj. French tirade "a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out" (16c.), from tirer "draw out, endure, suffer, Syn: digressive, irrelevant When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1481 1554 1553 truculence tirade stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile a speech of violent denunciation adj. noun Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity French tirade "a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out" (16c.), from tirer "draw out, endure, suffer, The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct 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 Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1482 1555 1554 unwarranted truculence incapable of being justified or explained stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile adj. adj. Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1483 1556 1555 veracious unwarranted habitually speaking the truth incapable of being justified or explained adj. 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 Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1484 1557 1556 vituperative veracious marked by harshly abusive criticism habitually speaking the truth adj. 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." 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 The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children “Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth Hi Freq. GRE Hard Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron Barron
1499 1672 1671 poise fervent/fervid 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. Fervent is a synonym of fervid. noun, verb adj. 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" Fervent is used much more frequently than fervid. Some, but not all, say that fervid means 'very fervent" 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> He was a <u><b>fervent</b> supporter</u> of FC Basel Vocab AMB Prepscholar GRE Test Exam 1
1500 1673 1672 aplomb poise Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure. 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. adj. noun, verb French : "perpendicularity,"a lead(Pb) weight = "poised upright, balanced." 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" Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. 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 Vocab Prepscholar Prepscholar
1501 1674 1673 tenacity aplomb the quality of being determined to do or achieve something Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure. adj. adj. </br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness French : "perpendicularity"a lead(Pb) weight = "poised upright, balanced." <u>Nadal’s <b>tenacity</b> and desire to win at all costs</u> were exhibited during the final set of the tennis match Because the negotiator <u>handled the hostage situation with <b>aplomb</u></b>, the kidnapper released everyone without harm. Vocab Vocab Prepscholar Prepscholar
1502 1675 1674 windfall tenacity A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature the quality of being determined to do or achieve something adj. 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 </br>Syn : doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness With her lottery windfall, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. <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 Vocab Prepscholar Prepscholar
1503 1675 windfall A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1. . Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven With her lottery windfall, Gail eliminated all her financial debt. Vocab Prepscholar
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"epistemology", "epistemology",
"the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope", "the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek : \"overstand,\" from epi \"over, near\" (see epi-) + histasthai \"to stand,\"", "Greek : \"overstand\" from epi \"over, near\" (see epi-) + histasthai \"to stand\"",
"Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn.", "Probably the coolest use of <b>epistemology</b>, though, is artificial intelligence: teaching computers how to learn.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -7317,7 +7317,7 @@
"garner", "garner",
"Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)", "Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin granarium which means \"store-house,\" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Syn : accumulate, amass, assemble", "Latin granarium which means \"store-house\" usually for grain=> ie. Storage, gathering.</br>Syn : accumulate, amass, assemble",
"Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs.", "Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -7588,7 +7588,7 @@
"1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2.To beg, to be servile, suck up", "1. To crawl around on your belly </br>2.To beg, to be servile, suck up",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn : be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln", "Syn : be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>Deutsch : Kriecherei, um Gnade winseln",
"\"If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>,\" she said.", "\"If you've done something or said something wrong apologize, but if not, for heaven's sake, <u>stop <b>groveling</b></u>\" she said.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -8326,7 +8326,7 @@
"remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily", "remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily",
"adj.", "adj.",
"French/ Latin : ,in- \"not, opposite of\" + perturbare \"to confuse, disturb\"=\"that cannot be disturbed\"", "French/ Latin : ,in- \"not, opposite of\" + perturbare \"to confuse, disturb\"=\"that cannot be disturbed\"",
"<u>The <b>impertubable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining!", "<u>The <b>imperturbable</b> Apollo 11 commander</u> calmly landed the lunar module with 20 seconds of fuel remaining!",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -8433,7 +8433,7 @@
"improvidence", "improvidence",
"an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events", "an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin : im-, \"not,\" and providentia, \"foresight.\"</br>Syn : shortsightedness", "Latin : im-, \"not\" and providentia, \"foresight.\"</br>Syn : shortsightedness",
"Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home.", "Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -8613,7 +8613,7 @@
"incorrigible", "incorrigible",
"not capable of being corrected", "not capable of being corrected",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : in : \"not, opposite of\" + corrigibilis\"to correct,\"=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate\n b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient", "Latin : in : \"not, opposite of\" + corrigibilis\"to correct\"=> not correctable </br>Syn:a) unreformable, unregenerate\n b) uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable c) disobedient",
"The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school.", "The school board finally decided the James was <b>incorrigible</b> and expelled him from school.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -8667,7 +8667,7 @@
"inculcate", "inculcate",
"Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction", "Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : in- \"in\" + calcare \"to tread, press in,\"=>force upon, insist </br>Syn : imbue, infuse, inspire", "Latin : in- \"in\" + calcare \"to tread, press in\"=>force upon, insist </br>Syn : imbue, infuse, inspire",
"The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking.", "The tests and ceremonies were to start <u><b>inculcating</b> a sense of common values</u> that had previously been lacking.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -8775,7 +8775,7 @@
"indolence", "indolence",
"Avoidance of activity or exertion", "Avoidance of activity or exertion",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,\"", "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless\"",
"The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle.", "The <b>indolence</b> of the Saudi society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is a large hurdle.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -8793,7 +8793,7 @@
"indolent", "indolent",
"lazy", "lazy",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless,\"", "Latin indolentem: causing no pain, painless\"",
"The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test.", "The <b>indolent</b> schoolboy failed the test.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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"infer", "infer",
"to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts)", "to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts)",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin in- \"in\" + ferre \"to carry, to bear,\"=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning,\"", "Latin in- \"in\" + ferre \"to carry, to bear\"=>to 'bring in' as a conclusion of a process of reasoning\"",
"New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf.", "New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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"innocuous", "innocuous",
"harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion", "harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion",
"adj.", "adj.",
"from in- \"not\" + nocuus \"hurtful,\"</br> Syn: a) harmless, innoxious b) innocent, harmless c) unobjectionable, inoffensive", "from in- \"not\" + nocuus \"hurtful\"</br> Syn: a) harmless, innoxious b) innocent, harmless c) unobjectionable, inoffensive",
"Because the virus was <b>innocuous</b>, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak.", "Because the virus was <b>innocuous</b>, the hospital staff had no need to worry about the leak.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -9189,7 +9189,7 @@
"intransigent", "intransigent",
"uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, immovable, unwilling to change", "uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, immovable, unwilling to change",
"adj.", "adj.",
"in- : \"not,\" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness", "in- : \"not\" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness",
"He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency", "He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -9496,7 +9496,7 @@
"taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words", "taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Persons from Lakonia,Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words.</br>Syn : brief, concise, terse", "Persons from Lakonia,Sparta, Greece, whose inhabitants famously cultivated the skill of saying much in few words.</br>Syn : brief, concise, terse",
"Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, \"If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground,\" the laconic ' reply was, \"If.\"", "Maths proofs can sometimes be very short and laconic</br>Philip of Macedon threatened Laconians with, \"If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta to the ground\" the laconic ' reply was, \"If.\"",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -9513,7 +9513,7 @@
"lacuna", "lacuna",
"an unfilled space or interval; a gap", "an unfilled space or interval; a gap",
"noun", "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.", "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",
"FT" "FT"
@ -9983,7 +9983,7 @@
"beatific", "beatific",
"completely happy and contented; showing or producing exalted joy", "completely happy and contented; showing or producing exalted joy",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin beatus \"blessed, happy,\" + -ficus \"making doing=>make/doing blessed/happy</br>Syn: angelic, angelical, sainted, saintlike, saintly", "Latin beatus \"blessed, happy\" + -ficus \"making doing=>make/doing blessed/happy</br>Syn: angelic, angelical, sainted, saintlike, saintly",
"The bride looked angelic and <u>wore a <b>beatific</b> expression</u> as she walked down the aisle.", "The bride looked angelic and <u>wore a <b>beatific</b> expression</u> as she walked down the aisle.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -10001,7 +10001,7 @@
"lugubrious", "lugubrious",
"weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: \"Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.\"", "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: \"Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.\"",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin lugubris \"mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,\"</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad", "Latin lugubris \"mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning\"</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad",
"After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months", "After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -10037,7 +10037,7 @@
"luminous", "luminous",
"softly bright or radiant", "softly bright or radiant",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin luminosus \"shining, full of light, conspicuous,\"", "Latin luminosus \"shining, full of light, conspicuous\"",
"One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room.", "One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -10055,7 +10055,7 @@
"lurid", "lurid",
"Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms", "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin lūridis, \"ghastly, pale yellow,\" </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell.", "Latin lūridis, \"ghastly, pale yellow\" </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell.",
"She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination.", "She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -10127,7 +10127,7 @@
"magnanimity", "magnanimity",
"nobility and generosity of spirit", "nobility and generosity of spirit",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin : magnus \"great\" + animus \"mind, soul, spirit\"=>\"having a great soul,\"", "Latin : magnus \"great\" + animus \"mind, soul, spirit\"=>\"having a great soul\"",
"Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight", "Moved by <b>magnanimity</b>, the boxing champion reached his hand out to congratulate the runner-up on putting up a good fight",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -10703,7 +10703,7 @@
"mitigate", "mitigate",
"lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of", "lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin: mītis \"soft\" + agere \"to do/act,\" => \"to soften.\"", "Latin: mītis \"soft\" + agere \"to do/act\" => \"to soften.\"",
"He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)", "He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -10811,7 +10811,7 @@
"monotony", "monotony",
"boredom and repetition", "boredom and repetition",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Greek: monos \"single, alone\" + tonos \"tone=>\"of one and the same tone,\"</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness", "Greek: monos \"single, alone\" + tonos \"tone=>\"of one and the same tone\"</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness",
"He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work", "He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -11081,7 +11081,7 @@
"neglect", "neglect",
"to abandon or leave uncared-for", "to abandon or leave uncared-for",
"verb/noun", "verb/noun",
"Latin: nec \"not\" + legere \"pick up, select,\"=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard,", "Latin: nec \"not\" + legere \"pick up, select\"=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard,",
"1. (as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2. (as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u>", "1. (as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2. (as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -11639,7 +11639,7 @@
"ossified", "ossified",
"turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:", "turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:",
"adj.", "adj.",
"The root is ossify, \"to turn into bone,\" from the Latin word for \"bone,\" os.", "The root is ossify, \"to turn into bone\" from the Latin word for \"bone\" os.",
"The <b>ossified</b> culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out.", "The <b>ossified</b> culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -12071,7 +12071,7 @@
"peccadillo", "peccadillo",
"a small sin or fault", "a small sin or fault",
"noun", "noun",
"Spanish peccado: \"sin,\" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin.", "Spanish peccado: \"sin\" + dillo :diminutive=> a small sin.",
"He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please", "He ignored his children's <b>pecadilloes</b> of forgetting to say thank-you and please",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -12107,7 +12107,7 @@
"pedantic", "pedantic",
"overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry).", "overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry).",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Pedantic means \"like a pedant,\" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality.", "Pedantic means \"like a pedant\" someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality.",
"When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b>", "When the teacher covered my daughter’s term paper with red marks, I felt she was being way too <b>pedantic in her review</b>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -12215,7 +12215,7 @@
"perfunctory", "perfunctory",
"done without much effort, care, or thought", "done without much effort, care, or thought",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: per \"through\" + fungi \"perform\"=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit,\"", "Latin: per \"through\" + fungi \"perform\"=>done mechanically or without interest or zeal and merely for the sake of being rid of the duty of doing it; done so as to conform to the letter but not the spirit\"",
"When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u>", "When we went out to dinner last night, the bored hostess <u>gave us a <b>perfunctory</b> hello</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -12269,7 +12269,7 @@
"permeate", "permeate",
"to pervade or penetrate throughout", "to pervade or penetrate throughout",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin: per \"through\" + meare \"to pass,\"=>pass through</br>", "Latin: per \"through\" + meare \"to pass\"=>pass through</br>",
"The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched.", "The rain <b>permeated</b> his pullover until he was drenched.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -12971,7 +12971,7 @@
"prescient", "prescient",
"knowing things before they happen, prophetic", "knowing things before they happen, prophetic",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin prefix pre-: \"before,\" + science: \"to know\"=> \"know beforehand.</br>", "Latin prefix pre-: \"before\" + science: \"to know\"=> \"know beforehand.</br>",
"Extraordinarily <b>prescient</b>, the 1905 book accurately predicted what is going on in today’s times.", "Extraordinarily <b>prescient</b>, the 1905 book accurately predicted what is going on in today’s times.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -13151,7 +13151,7 @@
"proliferate", "proliferate",
"grow rapidly", "grow rapidly",
"verb", "verb",
"French : prolifère \"producing offspring,\"", "French : prolifère \"producing offspring\"",
"Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies", "Once introduced, <u>rabbits <b>proliferated</b> in Australia</u> as they had no natural enemies",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -13853,7 +13853,7 @@
"reproof", "reproof",
"the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove).", "the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove).",
"noun", "noun",
"Old French reprove \"reproach, rejection,\"</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval", "Old French reprove \"reproach, rejection\"</br>Syn : rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval",
"Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house.", "Without harsh <b>reproof</b>, the mother calmly explained the reasons why the boy shouldn’t throw the ball in the house.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -14105,7 +14105,7 @@
"sagacious", "sagacious",
"having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity).", "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity).",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin sagacitatem\"keenness of perception, quality of being acute,\"</br>same root as \"sage\"</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise", "Latin sagacitatem\"keenness of perception, quality of being acute\"</br>same root as \"sage\"</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise",
"observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>", "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -14771,7 +14771,7 @@
"spurious", "spurious",
"fake or false", "fake or false",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : spurius (n.) \"illegitimate child,\"</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative", "Latin : spurius (n.) \"illegitimate child\"</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative",
"In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities.", "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -14825,7 +14825,7 @@
"stolid", "stolid",
"calm and dependable", "calm and dependable",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn: dependable\" or \"calm,\" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — \"empty,\" \"blank,\" and \"vacant,", "Syn: dependable\" or \"calm\" but these can be overshadowed by other words for stolid — \"empty\" \"blank\" and \"vacant,",
"He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral", "He was a <b>stolid</b> man who <u>did not even show his emotions</u> at his mother’s funeral",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -14969,7 +14969,7 @@
"subversive", "subversive",
"meant to undercut established institutions or norms", "meant to undercut established institutions or norms",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : sub, : \"underneath,\" + vertere, \"to turn.\"=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)", "Latin : sub, : \"underneath\" + vertere, \"to turn.\"=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)",
"The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students", "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -15581,7 +15581,7 @@
"transgression", "transgression",
"the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle", "the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin \"act of crossing, passing over,\" from transgredi \"to step or pass over.\"</br>Syn : offense, crime, sin", "Latin \"act of crossing, passing over\" from transgredi \"to step or pass over.\"</br>Syn : offense, crime, sin",
"Mark went to confession to apologize for his <b>transgression. </b>", "Mark went to confession to apologize for his <b>transgression. </b>",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -15599,7 +15599,7 @@
"transient", "transient",
"passes quickly; short-lived", "passes quickly; short-lived",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin transire, \"to pass over,\"</br>Often used formally with the \"nature\", \"threat\", \"source\" & \"cause\"</br>can also be used for quickly changing things, like a transient feeling or facial expression</br>Syn:ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transitory, impermanent, temporary", "Latin transire, \"to pass over\"</br>Often used formally with the \"nature\", \"threat\", \"source\" & \"cause\"</br>can also be used for quickly changing things, like a transient feeling or facial expression</br>Syn:ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transitory, impermanent, temporary",
"The snow is <b>transient</b> and will melt as soon as the sun appears.", "The snow is <b>transient</b> and will melt as soon as the sun appears.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -16733,7 +16733,7 @@
"grand", "grand",
"large, imposing, principal, chief, most important", "large, imposing, principal, chief, most important",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin grandis \"big, great; full, abundant,\"", "Latin grandis \"big, great; full, abundant\"",
"grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic", "grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic",
"", "",
"SMB" "SMB"
@ -18477,10 +18477,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1178", "1178",
"derogate", "derogate",
"annul in part; repeal partly; restrict; limit the action of", "1. make othes to seem inferior</br>2. int. verb. To take away a part so as to impair",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Latin : de \"away\" + rogare \"ask, question; propose\"=>\"to take away, detract from, diminish\"</br>Syn1 : belittle, denigrate, minimize</br>Syn2 : detract",
"", "1. He tended to <b>derogate</b> everyone around him, so he had no chance of winning the election for class president</br>2. A few instances of inaccuracy or mediocrity can <u>never <b>derogate</b> from the superlative merit</u> of Homer and Vergil",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
], ],
@ -18498,7 +18498,7 @@
"study of nutrition as it relates to health", "study of nutrition as it relates to health",
"noun", "noun",
"", "",
"", "Prof. Sanders, emeritus professor of <u>nutrition and <b>dietetics</u></b> at King's College London, said: \" I'm concerned many people think B12 deficiency is a myth.\"",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
], ],
@ -18588,7 +18588,7 @@
"speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance", "speaking with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit; lengthened, slow monotonous utterance",
"noun", "noun",
"", "",
"", "He spoke with a <u>Southern <b>drawl/u></b><, and had a cowboy hat and boots to match",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
], ],
@ -18804,7 +18804,7 @@
"blood", "blood",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"anaemia:an=lack of blood\n azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd</br>\n glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood\n hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone</br>\n hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood\n hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter</br>\n hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood\n hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)</br>\n hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level\n leukemia:leukos=white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer</br>\n thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea\n toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning</br>\n uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning", "anaemia:an=lack of blood \n azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd</br>\n glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood \n hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone</br>\n hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood \n hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter</br>\n hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood \n hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)</br>\n hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level \n leukemia:leukos=white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer</br>\n thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea \n toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning</br>\n uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -18873,7 +18873,7 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1258", "1258",
"sub-, su-, sou, sous", "sub-, su-, sou, sous",
"word-forming element meaning \"under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division,\"", "word-forming element meaning \"under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division\"",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m", "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m",
"substantial", "substantial",
@ -18911,8 +18911,8 @@
"edifice", "edifice",
"building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls", "building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Old French edifice \"building\"</br>To merit being called an edifice, a building must be important.",
"", "The company’s world headquarters will soon be relocated to an imposting <b>edifice</b> down the street.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
], ],
@ -19235,7 +19235,7 @@
"illicit", "illicit",
"not allowed by law or custom", "not allowed by law or custom",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : in- \"not, opposite of\" + licitus \"lawful,\" =illegal", "Latin : in- \"not, opposite of\" + licitus \"lawful\" =illegal",
"It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u>", "It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in <u>the <b>Illicit</b> ivory trade</u>",
"AMB", "AMB",
"Web" "Web"
@ -20658,7 +20658,7 @@
"Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate", "Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate",
"adj.", "adj.",
"refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Syn : gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn.</br> As a NOUN it means a\"goose summer\", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> \"goose summer\" (middle english)(Altweibersommer).", "refers to the similarity in appearance of softness between geese down and cobwebs,</br>Syn : gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>Deutsch : Hauchdünn.</br> As a NOUN it means a\"goose summer\", ie. referring to an autumn after a good summer -> \"goose summer\" (middle english)(Altweibersommer).",
"1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash.</br>1b.\nFairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes", "1. Two days later, Taal Volcano erupted outside of Manila, coating the parked cars in Poblacion with a <b>gossamer</b> of white ash.</br>1b. \nFairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
@ -21035,7 +21035,7 @@
"abstemious", "abstemious",
"marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious", "marked by temperance in indulgence. Abstinent, abstentious",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: abs-= \"away.\" + temetum, \"intoxicating drink,\" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length.", "Latin: abs-= \"away.\" + temetum, \"intoxicating drink\" => someone who keeps alcohol (or other temptations) at arm's length.",
"Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years.", "Because I was <b><u>abstemious</b> with alcohol</u> when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21053,7 +21053,7 @@
"aggregate", "aggregate",
"a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together", "a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together",
"adj., verb", "adj., verb",
"Latin : ad \"to\" + gregare \"to collect into a flock, gather,\"", "Latin : ad \"to\" + gregare \"to collect into a flock, gather\"",
"Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence.", "Schools often use test scores to <b><u>aggregate</b> students into classes</u> based on intelligence.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21179,7 +21179,7 @@
"conciliatory", "conciliatory",
"making or willing to make concessions", "making or willing to make concessions",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: conciliatus \"to bring together, win over,\" same root as \"council\"+ –ory \"relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise", "Latin: conciliatus \"to bring together, win over\" same root as \"council\"+ –ory \"relating to or doing. Context often involves compromise",
"Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u>", "Even though Henry hated fruit cake, <u>he still accepted the <b>conciliatory</b> gift from his neighbor.</u>",
"Hi Freq. GRE Medium", "Hi Freq. GRE Medium",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21449,7 +21449,7 @@
"euphemism", "euphemism",
"an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one", "an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek euphemismos, meaning \"good speech,\"", "Greek euphemismos, meaning \"good speech\"",
"\"holiday in Dachau\" was a <b>euphenism</b> of the nazis to hide the terror they were planning in the concentration camps", "\"holiday in Dachau\" was a <b>euphenism</b> of the nazis to hide the terror they were planning in the concentration camps",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21521,7 +21521,7 @@
"felicitous", "felicitous",
"exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate", "exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, appropriate",
"adj.", "adj.",
"From felix (genitive felicis) \"happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile,\"", "From felix (genitive felicis) \"happy, fortunate, fruitful, fertile\"",
"Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family.", "Jenna could think of nothing more <b>felicitous</b> than spending the entire weekend with her family.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21593,7 +21593,7 @@
"iconoclastic", "iconoclastic",
"characterized by attack on established beliefs", "characterized by attack on established beliefs",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Greek eikōn, or \"image,\" coupled with -klastēs, \"one who breaks,\"=> one who breaks icons", "Greek eikōn, or \"image\" coupled with -klastēs, \"one who breaks\"=> one who breaks icons",
"In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California.", "In the 1960's, <b><u>iconclastic</b> altneratives</u> to the standard democrate and republican parties were set up in California.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21647,7 +21647,7 @@
"impede", "impede",
"be a hindrance or obstacle to", "be a hindrance or obstacle to",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin impedire which literally means \"to hold the feet,\" formed from the prefix in-, (\"in\") plus pes (\"foot\").", "Latin impedire which literally means \"to hold the feet\" formed from the prefix in-, (\"in\") plus pes (\"foot\").",
"Los Alamos’ housing shortage <b>impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said.", "Los Alamos’ housing shortage <b>impedes </b>business growth because there are too few people living in town to attract new retailers, the proposal said.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21665,7 +21665,7 @@
"impermeable", "impermeable",
"preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through", "preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : im=not + permeare \"to pass through, go over,\"=> unpenetrable", "Latin : im=not + permeare \"to pass through, go over\"=> unpenetrable",
"The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater.", "The <u><b>impermeable</b> rain coat</u> kept water from ruining the woman’s cashmere sweater.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21719,7 +21719,7 @@
"incongruity", "incongruity",
"the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate", "the quality of disagreeing or being unsuitable and inappropriate",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: in=\"not\" +con/m \"with, together\" + gruere\"fall, rush,\" =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness", "Latin: in=\"not\" +con/m \"with, together\" + gruere\"fall, rush\" =>that which does not fall/fit together</br>Syn: incongruousness",
"The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices.", "The <b>incongruity</b> between an American power cord and a Swedish power outlet means you can’t charge your devices.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Medium", "Hi Freq. GRE Medium",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21773,7 +21773,7 @@
"indeterminate", "indeterminate",
"not fixed or known in advance", "not fixed or known in advance",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin : in- \"not,\" + determinare \"to enclose, bound, set limits to\" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable", "Latin : in- \"not\" + determinare \"to enclose, bound, set limits to\" => not to be defined, limited</br>Syn: undetermined, uncertain, inconclusive, indeterminable, undeterminable",
"“the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u>", "“the influence of environment is <b>indeterminate</b></br>The deceased hobo was of <b><u>indeterminate</b> age</u>",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21809,7 +21809,7 @@
"insinuate", "insinuate",
"1. suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand</br>2. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner", "1. suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand</br>2. introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : in: in + sinuare \"to wind, bend, curve,\"=> \"wind one's way into.\"</br> Syn : 1. adumbrate, intimate, hint, suggest </br>2. bring in, introduce", "Latin : in: in + sinuare \"to wind, bend, curve\"=> \"wind one's way into.\"</br> Syn : 1. adumbrate, intimate, hint, suggest </br>2. bring in, introduce",
"1. I <b>insinuated</b> that I did not like his wife. </br>2. He <b>insinuated</b> himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table", "1. I <b>insinuated</b> that I did not like his wife. </br>2. He <b>insinuated</b> himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21845,7 +21845,7 @@
"intransigence", "intransigence",
"stubborn refusal to compromise or change", "stubborn refusal to compromise or change",
"noun", "noun",
"in- : \"not,\" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness", "in- : \"not\" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness",
"I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect.", "I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21917,7 +21917,7 @@
"itinerary", "itinerary",
"an established line of travel or access", "an established line of travel or access",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin itinerarium \"account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book,\"", "Latin itinerarium \"account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book\"",
"The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day", "The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -21935,7 +21935,7 @@
"lassitude", "lassitude",
"a feeling of lack of interest or energy", "a feeling of lack of interest or energy",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin: lassus \"faint, tired, weary,\"", "Latin: lassus \"faint, tired, weary\"",
"Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator", "Whereas <u>Latitude</u> is the distance from the equator,<b>lassitude</b> is the weariness you'd experience after attempting to run a marathon around the equator",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -22025,7 +22025,7 @@
"negate", "negate",
"1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with", "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of</br>2. deny the truth of</br>3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with",
"verb", "verb",
"backforming of negation :\"deny, make negative or null,\" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie", "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.", "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", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -22133,7 +22133,7 @@
"perennial", "perennial",
"lasting an indefinitely long time", "lasting an indefinitely long time",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin per-, \"through,\" + annus, or \"year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual", "Latin per-, \"through\" + annus, or \"year.</br>Syn : long, repeated, recurrent, continual",
"At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last .", "At our university digs, there was a <u><b>perennial</b> argument</u> as to who cleaned the bathroom last .",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -22151,7 +22151,7 @@
"permeable", "permeable",
"allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through", "allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: per \"through\" + meare \"to pass,\"=>pass through</br>", "Latin: per \"through\" + meare \"to pass\"=>pass through</br>",
"The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through.", "The <b>permeable</b> cloth allowed nearly all the water to flow through.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard", "Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -22583,7 +22583,7 @@
"skeptic", "skeptic",
"someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs", "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs",
"noun", "noun",
"\"member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge,\"</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas", "\"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", "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy", "Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron" "Barron"
@ -22961,7 +22961,7 @@
"pernicuous", "pernicuous",
"harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years", "harmful and <u>subtle</u>, often taking years",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin: per \"completely\" + necis \"violent death, murder,\"perniciosus, \"destructive,\"=>total destruction", "Latin: per \"completely\" + necis \"violent death, murder\"perniciosus, \"destructive\"=>total destruction",
"The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever.", "The leftist claimed that even during a pandemic, racism is as <b>pernicious</b> as ever.",
"AMB", "AMB",
"GRE Test Exam 1" "GRE Test Exam 1"
@ -22979,7 +22979,7 @@
"debase", "debase",
"reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade", "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : de- \"down\" + base (adj.) \"low,\"", "Latin : de- \"down\" + base (adj.) \"low\"",
"The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased.</u></b>", "The lack of fiscal discipline led to the <u>currency being <b>debased.</u></b>",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23051,7 +23051,7 @@
"connote", "connote",
"to imply something in addition to what is apparent", "to imply something in addition to what is apparent",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : com \"with, together\" + notare \"to mark, note, make a note,\"=>to signify in addition to the main meaning", "Latin : com \"with, together\" + notare \"to mark, note, make a note\"=>to signify in addition to the main meaning",
"At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team.", "At work, we <b>connote</b> the employee of the month award with being the best worker on the team.",
"AMB", "AMB",
"GRE Test Exam 1" "GRE Test Exam 1"
@ -23303,7 +23303,7 @@
"accolade", "accolade",
"award of merit; expression of approval; praise", "award of merit; expression of approval; praise",
"noun", "noun",
"French accoler meant to \"embrace the neck,\" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony.", "French accoler meant to \"embrace the neck\" which was done as part of a knighthood ceremony.",
"Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another.", "Mrs. Smith is such a great teacher that she is always getting one <b>accolade</b> after another.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23340,7 +23340,7 @@
"1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone", "1. bitterness of speech and temper; </br>2. sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness", "Latin : acerbus means “sour-tasting.</br>Syn : bitter, bitterness",
"1. </br>2. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew.", "1. <u>With great <b>acerbity</b></u>, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew. </br>2. The high <b>acerbity</b> of the salad dressing was caused by putting too much vinegar into it.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
], ],
@ -23357,7 +23357,7 @@
"acidulous", "acidulous",
"slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic", "slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Latin acidulus \"slightly sour,\" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour", "Latin acidulus \"slightly sour\" a <u>diminutive</u> of acidus</br> acid, acidic, acidulent, sour",
"1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere.", "1. The <b>acidulous</b> drink burned my tongue</br>2. Because the salesclerk spoke to me in an <b>acidulous</b> tone, I chose to take my business elsewhere.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23501,7 +23501,7 @@
"adroit", "adroit",
"skillful and adept under pressing conditions", "skillful and adept under pressing conditions",
"adj.", "adj.",
"French :droit : \"right,\" a=to + droit=right =>do it right\", \"properly\"</br> Deutsch Wortstamm : rechtens (aber nicht ganz die gleiche Bedeutung)</br>Ant:maladroit", "French :droit : \"right\" a=to + droit=right =>do it right\", \"properly\"</br> Deutsch Wortstamm : rechtens (aber nicht ganz die gleiche Bedeutung)</br>Ant:maladroit",
"The child was an <b>adroit</b> pianist at an early age", "The child was an <b>adroit</b> pianist at an early age",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23555,7 +23555,7 @@
"agnostic", "agnostic",
"one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality", "one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek: a-, = \"not,\" + \"gnostos\", \"known\"=>doesn't know whether God exists", "Greek: a-, = \"not\" + \"gnostos\", \"known\"=>doesn't know whether God exists",
"Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life.", "Jill’s <u><b>agnostic</b> beliefs had her wondering</u> if there was a deity who guided her life.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23609,7 +23609,7 @@
"amble", "amble",
"moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely", "moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin ambulare= \"to walk about,\" as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern", "Latin ambulare= \"to walk about\" as in ambulatory, ambulance</br>sDeutsch: chlendern",
"I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg", "I like to <b>amble</b> through the old Town of Ravensburg",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23735,7 +23735,7 @@
"antithesis", "antithesis",
"the total opposite of an object or person; contrast;", "the total opposite of an object or person; contrast;",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek antithesis \"opposition, resistance,\"", "Greek antithesis \"opposition, resistance\"",
"In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is", "In the movie, Robert’s character of an abusive husband is the <b>antithesis</b> of the caring spouse the actor really is",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23843,7 +23843,7 @@
"apogee", "apogee",
"the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively : peak, highest value", "the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited. </br>Also figuratively : peak, highest value",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin : apo= \"furthest\"+ geo=\"earth\"=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth,\"</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee.", "Latin : apo= \"furthest\"+ geo=\"earth\"=>point at which the moon is farthest from the earth\"</br>apoapsis</br>Antnym:perigee.",
"Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there", "Child stars sometimes <u>reach their <b>apogee</b></u> by 20, and there's nowhere to go but down from there",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -23951,7 +23951,7 @@
"aquifer", "aquifer",
"underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc", "underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin :aqui- : \"water\" + -fer \"bearing,\" from ferre \"to bear, carry,\"", "Latin :aqui- : \"water\" + -fer \"bearing\" from ferre \"to bear, carry\"",
"China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water.", "China will never let go of Nepal, as its <b>aquifers</b> under the Himalayas are the world's largest reserves of water.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -24185,7 +24185,7 @@
"assimilate", "assimilate",
"to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into", "to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin: ad \"to\" + simulare \"make similar,\"", "Latin: ad \"to\" + simulare \"make similar\"",
"The USA country <b>assimilates</b> immigrants very quickly", "The USA country <b>assimilates</b> immigrants very quickly",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -24203,7 +24203,7 @@
"astigmatism", "astigmatism",
"eye defect that prevents proper focus", "eye defect that prevents proper focus",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek: a- : \"without.\" + stigma: \"point,\" =>so an eye that is \"without point\" ,ie. Light can't focus.", "Greek: a- : \"without.\" + stigma: \"point\" =>so an eye that is \"without point\" ,ie. Light can't focus.",
"After being <u>diagnosed with an <b>astigmatism</b></u>, Jansen started wearing glasses.", "After being <u>diagnosed with an <b>astigmatism</b></u>, Jansen started wearing glasses.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -25247,7 +25247,7 @@
"hetaera", "hetaera",
"1. Mistress. </br>2. Typically a slave or foreign woman devoted to private or public entertainment.", "1. Mistress. </br>2. Typically a slave or foreign woman devoted to private or public entertainment.",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek: hetaira \"female companion,\"", "Greek: hetaira \"female companion\"",
"A number of the women had time to develop their minds in between flaunting their bodies, more like geisha girls, or the <b>hetaerae</b> of ancient Greece, than modern-day porn stars.", "A number of the women had time to develop their minds in between flaunting their bodies, more like geisha girls, or the <b>hetaerae</b> of ancient Greece, than modern-day porn stars.",
"AMB", "AMB",
"RATMW" "RATMW"
@ -25335,9 +25335,9 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"739", "739",
"maenadic", "maenadic",
"1. Bacchante, female attendant or priestess of Bacchus, whose festivals were celebrated with mad dancing and singing</br>acting like an unnaturally excited or distraught woman", "1. Bacchante, female attendant or priestess of Bacchus, whose festivals were celebrated with mad dancing and singing</br>2. acting like an unnaturally excited or distraught woman",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Greek : mainas \"priestess of Bacchus,\"", "Greek : mainas \"priestess of Bacchus\"",
"2. The demonstrators primarily consisted of <b>maenads</b> discontended with all in society", "2. The demonstrators primarily consisted of <b>maenads</b> discontended with all in society",
"AMB", "AMB",
"RATMW" "RATMW"
@ -25407,9 +25407,9 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"761", "761",
"caducity", "caducity",
"1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br>\n2 : senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory)", "1. the quality of being transitory or perishable</br>\n2. senility( as cognitave abilities are seen to be transitory)",
"adj.", "adj.",
"French caducité= \"dilapidation, senility,\"", "French caducité= \"dilapidation, senility\"",
"2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b>", "2. Forgetting the name of an old friend was another painful reminder of <u>her progressive <b>caducity</u></b>",
"AMB", "AMB",
"RATMW" "RATMW"
@ -25427,7 +25427,7 @@
"haute", "haute",
"upper, exclusive, high", "upper, exclusive, high",
"adj.", "adj.",
"French, literally \"high,\"", "French, literally \"high\"",
"haute cuisine = high cuisine</br> haute couture = exclusive fashion </br>haute bourgeoisie = upper middle class", "haute cuisine = high cuisine</br> haute couture = exclusive fashion </br>haute bourgeoisie = upper middle class",
"AMB", "AMB",
"web" "web"
@ -25464,7 +25464,7 @@
"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<>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>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</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", "AMB",
"TCE" "TCE"
], ],
@ -25571,7 +25571,7 @@
"circumscribe", "circumscribe",
"limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle", "limit narrowly; confine; draw a line around; encircle",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : circum= \"around,\" + scribere,= \"to write.\"=>draw a line around,set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine,", "Latin : circum= \"around\" + scribere,= \"to write.\"=>draw a line around,set the boundaries of, limit, restrain, confine,",
"In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee.</u>", "In court the violent suspects wear shackles that <u><b>circumscribe</b> their ability to flee.</u>",
"1000 Difficult GRE words", "1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword" "Examword"
@ -25911,9 +25911,9 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"987", "987",
"consign", "consign",
"1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br>\n2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also : to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br>\n3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold", "1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br> \n2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also : to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br>\n3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold",
"verb", "verb",
"con = \"with, together\" + signare \"to sign, mark,\"=>formally hand over by signing", "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", "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",
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@ -26075,7 +26075,7 @@
"convoke", "convoke",
"call together; cause to assemble in meeting; convene", "call together; cause to assemble in meeting; convene",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : con=with, together\" + vocare \"to call,\" from vox \"voice\"=>to call together, to meet", "Latin : con=with, together\" + vocare \"to call\" from vox \"voice\"=>to call together, to meet",
"The chairman decided <u>to <b>convoke</b> a meeting</u> to discuss the company’s budget issue.", "The chairman decided <u>to <b>convoke</b> a meeting</u> to discuss the company’s budget issue.",
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@ -26237,7 +26237,7 @@
"cumber", "cumber",
"rest upon as a troublesome or useless weight or load; be burdensome or oppressive to; hinder or embarrass in attaining an object", "rest upon as a troublesome or useless weight or load; be burdensome or oppressive to; hinder or embarrass in attaining an object",
"verb", "verb",
"Old French encombrer, from combre \"obstruction, barrier,\"</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain", "Old French encombrer, from combre \"obstruction, barrier\"</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain",
"The dead <b>cumbered</b> the living, and the oars were continually dropping from the hands of the slain, crippling and confusing all the movements.", "The dead <b>cumbered</b> the living, and the oars were continually dropping from the hands of the slain, crippling and confusing all the movements.",
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@ -26255,7 +26255,7 @@
"cumbersome", "cumbersome",
"heavy; difficult to handle because of weight or bulk", "heavy; difficult to handle because of weight or bulk",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Old French encombrer, from combre \"obstruction, barrier,\"</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain", "Old French encombrer, from combre \"obstruction, barrier\"</br>Syn:constrain, encumber, restrain",
"Because the <b>cumbersome</b> package weighed over three hundred pounds, it took two men to move it", "Because the <b>cumbersome</b> package weighed over three hundred pounds, it took two men to move it",
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@ -26309,7 +26309,7 @@
"cynosure", "cynosure",
"object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration; something that strongly attracts attention; center of attraction", "object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration; something that strongly attracts attention; center of attraction",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin Cynosura, literally \"dog's tail,\"old name of star constellation containing the North Star, that did not move and thus used to navigate in ancient times", "Latin Cynosura, literally \"dog's tail\"old name of star constellation containing the North Star, that did not move and thus used to navigate in ancient times",
"All eyes were on the figure skater, she was the <b>cynosure</b> of the stadium, as she triple-axed through the air.", "All eyes were on the figure skater, she was the <b>cynosure</b> of the stadium, as she triple-axed through the air.",
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@ -26399,7 +26399,7 @@
"debase", "debase",
"reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade", "reduce in quality or value; lower in esteem; degrade",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : de- \"down\" + base (adj.) \"low,\"=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn : adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend", "Latin : de- \"down\" + base (adj.) \"low\"=> to lower in rank, position or quality</br>Syn : adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate, extend",
"1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president.", "1a. The mint <b>debased</b> the coins with cheaper nickel metal </br>1b. Many are claiming that Mr. Trump is <b><u>debasing</b> the office</u> of the president.",
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@ -26561,8 +26561,8 @@
"deportment", "deportment",
"manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage", "manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage",
"noun", "noun",
"", "French déportement, from déporter \"to behave\"</br>Syn: behaviour, conduct, demeanour",
"", "People say you shouldn't judge by appearances, but the truth is that your <b>deportment</b> does matter. How you dress, speak, look and carry yourself are all important",
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], ],
@ -26577,10 +26577,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1179", "1179",
"descant", "descant",
"discuss fully; talk at great length about something of one's interest", "1. a melody or counterpoint sung above the plainsong of the tenor </br>2. discuss fully; talk at great length about something of one's interest",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Latin dis- \"asunder, apart\" + cantus \"song, a singing; bird-song\"=>sing/talk things apart (to the greatest detail)",
"", "1. Many church hymns include a <b>descant</b>, sung at a higher pitch than the melody</b>2. A debate almost always requires you to <b>descant</b> with an opponent for a long time, since explaining a point of view can rarely be done quickly.",
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], ],
@ -26597,8 +26597,8 @@
"despoil", "despoil",
"deprive of something valuable by force; rob; take as spoils", "deprive of something valuable by force; rob; take as spoils",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Despoil is to spoil, only worse</br>Syn: foray, loot, pillage, plunder, ransack, reave, rifle, strip",
"", "1a. The landscape has been despoiled by industrial development.</br>1b.",
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], ],
@ -26613,10 +26613,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1182", "1182",
"dexterity", "dexterity",
"right-handedness; readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts", "readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts",
"noun", "noun",
"", "French : dextirité \"manual skill, skill in using the hands; physical adroitness in general\".</br>Syn : sleight",
"", "1. Pruning, thinning, picking and packaging delicate ripe fruit <u>requires manual <b>dexterity</u></b> from the orchard fields to the packing line. </br>2. They responded with remarkable <u>vocal <b>dexterity</u></b> in a raucous rendition of Irreplaceable.",
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], ],
@ -26633,8 +26633,8 @@
"dexterous", "dexterous",
"skillful in the use of the hands; having mental skill", "skillful in the use of the hands; having mental skill",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "adj. of dexterity</br>",
"", "The new production employee showed to be <b>dexterous of hand</b> and inventive of mind",
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], ],
@ -26651,8 +26651,8 @@
"direful", "direful",
"dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful", "dire; dreadful; terrible; calamitous; woeful",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "</br>Syn : awful, dire, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible",
"", "The 1929 stock market crash was the<u> first <b>direful</b> indication</u> of the dark days to come",
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], ],
@ -26667,10 +26667,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1196", "1196",
"discomfit", "discomfit",
"to defeat completely,to make perplex or uneasy", "to make perplex or uneasy, to make someone feel embarassed",
"verb", "verb",
"", "</br>Syn : bring to a sweat, discompose, disconcert, rattle, untune, upset",
"", "When my mother spoke about my boyfriend’s criminal past, she hoped it would <b>discomfit</b> me so I would break up with him.",
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], ],
@ -26685,10 +26685,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1197", "1197",
"discomposure", "discomposure",
"state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; disturbance; inconsistency; disagreement", "1. anxious embarrassment</br>2. a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Syn : discomfiture, disconcertion, disconcertment",
"", "As the interregator blasted question after question at me, his colleague remained entirely at his ease and was watching my <b>discomposure</b> with a quiet, mocking smile.",
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], ],
@ -26705,8 +26705,8 @@
"discreet", "discreet",
"respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic", "respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "<u>Discreet</u> means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but <u>discrete</u> means individual or detached",
"", "The <b><u>discreet</b> Swiss banker</u> hushed in his grey suit and spoke in quiet words",
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], ],
@ -27246,7 +27246,7 @@
"1: The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason</br>\n2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs</br>\n3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources</br>\n4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk", "1: The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason</br>\n2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs</br>\n3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources</br>\n4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin prudentia = \"foresight, sagacity.\" </br>Syn: cautious, carefulness</br>Not to be confused with prude, from French=excessively modest/proud", "Latin prudentia = \"foresight, sagacity.\" </br>Syn: cautious, carefulness</br>Not to be confused with prude, from French=excessively modest/proud",
"He advised to use some <u>old-fashioned <b>prudence</b></u> when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintanc", "He advised to use some <u>old-fashioned <b>prudence</b></u> when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance.",
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], ],
@ -27297,10 +27297,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1270", "1270",
"efface", "efface",
"rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing", "1. rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing</br>2. to make (oneself) modestly or shyly inconspicuous",
"verb", "verb",
"", "French : effacer : remove the face of.",
"", "1. the coins had their most important markings <b>effaced</b> through their use in time.</br>2. He newcomer <b>effaced</b> himself from the discussion in the room",
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], ],
@ -27333,10 +27333,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1277", "1277",
"eluding", "eluding",
"avoiding capture,especially by cunning", "1. avoiding capture,especially by cunning</br>2. to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of </br>3. defies explanation",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin : ex \"out, away\" + ludere \"to play\"=>to get away by playing tricks/games",
"", "1. The mice seemed to be masters at <u>eluding</u> the traps2. The subtlety of the foreigner's statements were simply <u>eluding</u> to them</br>3. Sometimes there are phenomena in quantum physics that <u><b>elude</b> explanation.</u>",
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], ],
@ -27353,8 +27353,8 @@
"emaciated", "emaciated",
"thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease", "thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Syn: decay, droop, fade, fail, flag, go, lag, languish, sag, sink, waste (away), weaken, wilt, wither",
"", "The TV scenes of children's bloated bellies and <b>emaciated</b> bodies was enough to initiate an outpouring of support against the famine.",
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], ],
@ -27441,10 +27441,10 @@
"fields": [ "fields": [
"1294", "1294",
"endowment", "endowment",
"funds or property donated to an institution or individual as a source of income", "An endowment is a gift : </br>1. money given to an institution like a college. </br>2. a natural gift, say of a physical attribute or a talent.",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Syn1 : gift, donation</br>Syn2 : gift, natural endowment, talent, in-born capability",
"", "1. The <b>endowments</b> received by the elite American universities often reaches incredible levels of up to 50 billion dollars. </br> The porn actor said his claim to fame was that he was <u>well <b>endowed</u></b>",
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], ],