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"abasement", "abasement",
"the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation", "the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation",
"noun", "noun",
"Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare \"bring lower,\" ad \"to, toward\" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus \"low, short\" Literal sense of \"lower, depress\" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete </br>Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace", "Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare \"bring lower\" ad \"to, toward\" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus \"low, short\" Literal sense of \"lower, depress\" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete </br>Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace",
"Repeated abasement and humiliation by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem", "Repeated abasement and humiliation by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -296,7 +296,7 @@
"abeyance", "abeyance",
"a state of temporary disuse or suspension", "a state of temporary disuse or suspension",
"noun", "noun",
"French à \"at\" (see ad-) + ba(y)er \"be open,\" = status is still open/in suspence. The word \"bay\" also come this. </br>Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve", "French à \"at\" (see ad-) + ba(y)er \"be open\" = status is still open/in suspence. The word \"bay\" also come this. </br>Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve",
"With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish", "With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -314,7 +314,7 @@
"abjure", "abjure",
"to reject or renounce", "to reject or renounce",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin abiurare \"deny on oath,\" ab \"off, away \" (see ab-) + iurare \"to swear,</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br>Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow", "Latin abiurare \"deny on oath\" ab \"off, away \" (see ab-) + iurare \"to swear,</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br>Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow",
"Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever.", "Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -368,7 +368,7 @@
"abscond", "abscond",
"to leave secretly, evading detection", "to leave secretly, evading detection",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin: ab=\"off, away \" + condere \"put together, store,\" itself com- \"together\" + -dere \"put,\"", "Latin: ab=\"off, away \" + condere \"put together, store\" itself com- \"together\" + -dere \"put\"",
"The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the schoolgrounds</u> without informing anyone", "The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the schoolgrounds</u> without informing anyone",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -476,7 +476,7 @@
"accession", "accession",
"the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present", "the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) \"a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement,\" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment", "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) \"a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement\" </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment",
"After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro.", "After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -1160,7 +1160,7 @@
"anomalous", "anomalous",
"peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)", "peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin/Greek anomalia= \"inequality , uneven, irregular,\" an- \"not\" + homalos \"even", "Latin/Greek anomalia= \"inequality , uneven, irregular\" an- \"not\" + homalos \"even",
"His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem.", "His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -1178,7 +1178,7 @@
"anomaly", "anomaly",
"an exception or unusual case", "an exception or unusual case",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin/Greek anomalia= \"inequality , uneven, irregular,\" an- \"not\" + homalos \"even", "Latin/Greek anomalia= \"inequality , uneven, irregular\" an- \"not\" + homalos \"even",
"The students poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades.", "The students poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -1304,7 +1304,7 @@
"antithetical", "antithetical",
"contrary to the very nature of", "contrary to the very nature of",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Greek/Latin : anti- + tithenai \"to put, place,\"", "Greek/Latin : anti- + tithenai \"to put, place\"",
"Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life. </u>", "Some critics say that <u>democracy is <b>antithetical</b> to the Islamic way of life. </u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -1556,7 +1556,7 @@
"arduous", "arduous",
"difficult, taxing, requiring considerable effort", "difficult, taxing, requiring considerable effort",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin arduus \"high, steep,\" also figuratively, \"difficult, hard to reach,", "Latin arduus \"high, steep\" also figuratively, \"difficult, hard to reach,",
"Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous.", "Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -1664,7 +1664,7 @@
"ascetic", "ascetic",
"austere or self-denying", "austere or self-denying",
"adjective", "adjective",
"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"
@ -1700,7 +1700,7 @@
"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"
@ -1988,7 +1988,7 @@
"benign", "benign",
"gentle, harmless", "gentle, harmless",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin \"well born,\" bene \"well\" + \" genus \"birth\"", "Latin \"well born\" bene \"well\" + \" genus \"birth\"",
"Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer", "Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -2114,7 +2114,7 @@
"blandishment", "blandishment",
"speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something", "speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something",
"noun", "noun",
"Latin blandiri \"flatter, soothe, caress, coax,\"</br>Deutsch : Schmeichelrei, schönreden", "Latin blandiri \"flatter, soothe, caress, coax\"</br>Deutsch : Schmeichelrei, schönreden",
"Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldnt be budged by <u>his flattery.</u>", "Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldnt be budged by <u>his flattery.</u>",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -2492,7 +2492,7 @@
"canard", "canard",
"an unfounded rumor or story", "an unfounded rumor or story",
"noun", "noun",
"French canard \"a hoax,\" literally \"a duck\" </br>Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisper", "French canard \"a hoax\" literally \"a duck\" </br>Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisper",
"The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be an embarrassing canard.", "The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be an embarrassing canard.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -2547,7 +2547,7 @@
"(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon", "(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Synonyms: established, authoritative", "Synonyms: established, authoritative",
"The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same canonical works by European men from centuries past.", "The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same <b>canonical</b> works by European men from centuries past.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
], ],
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"castigate", "castigate",
"to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severely", "to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severely",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin castigatus\"to correct, set right; purify; chastise, punish,\" from castus \"pure\" + agere \"to do", "Latin castigatus\"to correct, set right; purify; chastise, punish\" from castus \"pure\" + agere \"to do",
"The boss <u>misused performance reviews</u> to <b>castigate</b> his employees", "The boss <u>misused performance reviews</u> to <b>castigate</b> his employees",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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"chicanery", "chicanery",
"deception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose", "deception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose",
"noun", "noun",
"French chicanerie \"trickery,\" Middle French chicaner \"to pettifog, quibble\"", "French chicanerie \"trickery\" Middle French chicaner \"to pettifog, quibble\"",
"<u>Instead</u> of being <u>truthful</u> on his campaign for sheriff, <u>he resorted to <b>chicanery</b>. </u>", "<u>Instead</u> of being <u>truthful</u> on his campaign for sheriff, <u>he resorted to <b>chicanery</b>. </u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -3194,7 +3194,7 @@
"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 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"
@ -3356,7 +3356,7 @@
"convoluted", "convoluted",
"roundabout, not straightforward", "roundabout, not straightforward",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin : to roll together,\" com \"with, together\" (see con-) + volvere \"to roll,\"", "Latin : to roll together\" com \"with, together\" (see con-) + volvere \"to roll\"",
"My head began to hurt as I listened to the professors <b>convolute</b> speech", "My head began to hurt as I listened to the professors <b>convolute</b> speech",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -3374,7 +3374,7 @@
"copious", "copious",
"plentiful or abundant", "plentiful or abundant",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin : \"abundant, plentiful,\"", "Latin : \"abundant, plentiful\"",
"<u>Take <b>copious</b> notes in class</u> so that you have plenty of review material for the test.", "<u>Take <b>copious</b> notes in class</u> so that you have plenty of review material for the test.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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"corporeal", "corporeal",
"of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common)", "of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common)",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin : \"of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual,\" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus \"body\" (living or dead),", "Latin : \"of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual\" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus \"body\" (living or dead),",
"As Jack reached for <u>the ghost</u>, he realized it <u>was not <b>corporeal</b></u> when his hands went straight through the shape.", "As Jack reached for <u>the ghost</u>, he realized it <u>was not <b>corporeal</b></u> when his hands went straight through the shape.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
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"corroborate", "corroborate",
"to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration)", "to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration)",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : form of com \"with, together,\" + roborare \"to make strong,\" robur, robus \"strength,\" - same root as robust", "Latin : form of com \"with, together\" + roborare \"to make strong\" robur, robus \"strength\" - same root as robust",
"The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story.", "The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
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"coterie", "coterie",
"a small group of people with shared interests or tastes", "a small group of people with shared interests or tastes",
"noun", "noun",
"French coterie \"circle of acquaintances,\" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier \"tenant of a cote\" </br>Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circle", "French coterie \"circle of acquaintances\" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier \"tenant of a cote\" </br>Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circle",
"He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides", "He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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"fields": [ "fields": [
"843", "843",
"demur", "demur",
"i", "to object or protest to something",
"verb", "verb",
"Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue", "Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue",
"Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance.", "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance.",
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"denigrate", "denigrate",
"say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way", "say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare \"to blacken; to defame,\" de- \"completely\" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger \"black\"", "Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare \"to blacken; to defame\" de- \"completely\" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger \"black\"",
"During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u>", "During the election, the crooked <u>politician did everything in his power to <b>denigrate</b> his rival.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -3950,7 +3950,7 @@
"depict", "depict",
"to show, create a picture of.", "to show, create a picture of.",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin depictus, past participle of depingere \"to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine,\" de \"down\" (see de-) + pingere \"to paint\"", "Latin depictus, past participle of depingere \"to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine\" de \"down\" (see de-) + pingere \"to paint\"",
"<u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet.", "<u>The drawings</u> on the cave walls <b>depict</b> the lives of the earliest men on the planet.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
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"depredation", "depredation",
"the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator.", "the act of preying upon or plundering. To act as a predator.",
"noun", "noun",
"French/latin : de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + praedari \"to plunder,\" literally \"to make prey of,\" praeda \"prey\"", "French/latin : de- \"thoroughly\" (see de-) + praedari \"to plunder\" literally \"to make prey of\" praeda \"prey\"",
"The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population.", "The <u><b>depredations</b> of the invaders demoralized</u> the population.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -4310,7 +4310,7 @@
"diffident", "diffident",
"shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence", "shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere \"to mistrust, lack confidence,\" dis- \"away\" (see dis-) + fidere \"to trust\"", "Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere \"to mistrust, lack confidence\" dis- \"away\" (see dis-) + fidere \"to trust\"",
"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"
@ -4652,7 +4652,7 @@
"dissemble", "dissemble",
"to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to ones motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign", "to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to ones motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin dissimulare \"make unlike, conceal, disguise,\" dis- \"completely\" (see dis-) + simulare \"to make like, imitate, copy,", "Latin dissimulare \"make unlike, conceal, disguise\" dis- \"completely\" (see dis-) + simulare \"to make like, imitate, copy,",
"Rather than answer the reporters questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u>", "Rather than answer the reporters questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -4688,7 +4688,7 @@
"disseminate", "disseminate",
"to spread widely (esp. information)", "to spread widely (esp. information)",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin : dis- \"in every direction\" (see dis-) + seminare \"to plant, propagate,\" from semen (genitive seminis) \"seed\"", "Latin : dis- \"in every direction\" (see dis-) + seminare \"to plant, propagate\" from semen (genitive seminis) \"seed\"",
"The pollen will disseminate into the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers.", "The pollen will disseminate into the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -4958,7 +4958,7 @@
"dross", "dross",
"something regarded as worthless", "something regarded as worthless",
"noun", "noun",
"Old English dros=\"the scum thrown off metals in smelting,\" similar to German Drusen=\"dregs, husks\" </br>Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debris", "Old English dros=\"the scum thrown off metals in smelting\" similar to German Drusen=\"dregs, husks\" </br>Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debris",
"Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of.", "Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of.",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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"dyspeptic", "dyspeptic",
"Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression", "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Greek dyspeptos \"hard to digest,\" dys- \"bad, difficult\" (see dys-) + peptos \"digested,\"ic=nature of, like</br> Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)", "Greek dyspeptos \"hard to digest\" dys- \"bad, difficult\" (see dys-) + peptos \"digested\"ic=nature of, like</br> Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)",
"As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach", "As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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"ebullient", "ebullient",
"Cheerful and full of energy", "Cheerful and full of energy",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Latin pp ebullientem \"to boil over,\" literally or figuratively, ex \"out, out of\" (see ex-) + bullire \"to bubble\" origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful", "Latin pp ebullientem \"to boil over\" literally or figuratively, ex \"out, out of\" (see ex-) + bullire \"to bubble\" origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful",
"Charlies ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the office", "Charlies ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the office",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5102,7 +5102,7 @@
"echelon", "echelon",
"a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society", "a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society",
"noun", "noun",
"French échelon \"level, echelon,\" literally \"rung of a ladder,\" itself Late Latin scala \"stair </br>Synonyms: level, rank, grade", "French échelon \"level, echelon\" literally \"rung of a ladder\" itself Late Latin scala \"stair </br>Synonyms: level, rank, grade",
"The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities.", "The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities.",
"Medium Difficult", "Medium Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -5193,7 +5193,7 @@
"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 As action.", "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 As action.",
"Easily confused words", "Easily confused words",
"affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Heres a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so its 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 causes E leads to effects E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling to use.", "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Heres a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so its 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 causes E leads to effects E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling to use.",
"The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system.", "<u>The most common side <b>effects</b> of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system.</u>",
"Easily confused words", "Easily confused words",
"MSU" "MSU"
], ],
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"efficacy", "efficacy",
"effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect", "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Latin : efficacia \"efficacy, efficiency\"",
"The instructors efficacy was reduced by the lack of educational materials.", "The instructors <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -5246,7 +5246,7 @@
"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)",
"adjective, n", "adjective, n",
"", "Latin : ex \"out\" + fluere \"to flow\"",
"Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> effluent is cleaned", "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> effluent is cleaned",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -5300,7 +5300,7 @@
"elegy", "elegy",
"sad poem or song, often in remembrance of someone deceased", "sad poem or song, often in remembrance of someone deceased",
"noun", "noun",
"", "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"
@ -5336,7 +5336,7 @@
"eloquence", "eloquence",
"persuasive and articulate speech", "persuasive and articulate speech",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "French/Latin : \"eloquent\" from ex \"out\" + loqui \"to speak\"",
"Since the girl spoke from the heart, the <u><b>eloquence</b> in her words</u> allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying.", "Since the girl spoke from the heart, the <u><b>eloquence</b> in her words</u> allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5372,7 +5372,7 @@
"elusive </br>effusive", "elusive </br>effusive",
"elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner", "elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner",
"Easily confused words", "Easily confused words",
"", "Latin : eludere =\"elude, frustrate\" + -ive.",
"The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison", "The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison",
"Easily confused words", "Easily confused words",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -5390,7 +5390,7 @@
"eminent", "eminent",
"well-known, respected, distinguished", "well-known, respected, distinguished",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "ex \"out\" (see ex-) + -minere, which is related to mons \"hill\"",
"Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor.</u>", "Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5408,7 +5408,7 @@
"emollient", "emollient",
"softening; something that softens", "softening; something that softens",
"adjective, noun", "adjective, noun",
"", "mollig= fett und weich",
"The lotion was a great <u><b>emollient</b> for her dry skin</u>", "The lotion was a great <u><b>emollient</b> for her dry skin</u>",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
"MSU" "MSU"
@ -5426,7 +5426,7 @@
"empirical", "empirical",
"based on evidence", "based on evidence",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "reek : empeiros \"experienced (in a thing), proven by use, en \"in\" + peira \"trial, experiment\"",
"Our data is <u>based on <b>empirical</b> evidence</u> collected in numerous studies", "Our data is <u>based on <b>empirical</b> evidence</u> collected in numerous studies",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5444,8 +5444,8 @@
"emulate", "emulate",
"to imitate or attempt to equal in <b>accomplishment</b> to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)<br> It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way.", "to imitate or attempt to equal in <b>accomplishment</b> to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)<br> It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way.",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Latin : aemulari \"to rival.\"",
"Sue is going to emulate her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful.", "Sue is going to <u><b>emulate</b> her brother's strong work ethic</u> in order to be successful.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
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@ -5516,7 +5516,7 @@
"encomium", "encomium",
"a formal eulogy or speech of praise", "a formal eulogy or speech of praise",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Greek : enkōmion=belonging to the praise or reward of a conqueror",
"Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an <b>encomium</b> they had written, praising her work as a teacher.", "Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an <b>encomium</b> they had written, praising her work as a teacher.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
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@ -5624,7 +5624,7 @@
"engender", "engender",
"to cause or give rise to", "to cause or give rise to",
"verb", "verb",
"from in- \"in\" + generare \"bring forth, beget, produce\" itself from genus \"give birth, beget,\"", "from in- \"in\" + generare \"bring forth, beget, produce\" itself from genus \"give birth, beget\"",
"His slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter.", "His slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5642,7 +5642,7 @@
"engender", "engender",
"to cause or give rise to", "to cause or give rise to",
"verb", "verb",
"from in- \"in\" + generare \"bring forth, beget, produce\" itself from genus \"give birth, beget,\"", "from in- \"in\" + generare \"bring forth, beget, produce\" itself from genus \"give birth, beget\"",
"His slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter.", "His slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5678,7 +5678,7 @@
"enhance", "enhance",
"intensify, increase, augment", "intensify, increase, augment",
"verb", "verb",
"", "French via low germanic origine = similar to German \"erhöhen\"",
"When Jane paints her bedroom yellow, she is going to really <b>enhance</b> the room and make it appear brighter.", "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", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -5696,7 +5696,7 @@
"enigma", "enigma",
"a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand", "a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand",
"noun", "noun",
"puzzle, mystery", "Latin : aenigma=\"riddle\"</br>Synonyms : puzzle, mystery",
"Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure.", "Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
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@ -5712,9 +5712,9 @@
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"entitlement", "entitlement",
"belief that one deserves things one has not earned", "belief that one deserves things one has not earned, the rights one is afforded under the law",
"noun", "noun",
"n. the rights one is afforded under the law", "",
"The spoiled girls sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends", "The spoiled girls sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends",
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@ -5802,9 +5802,9 @@
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"293", "293",
"equable", "equable",
"even-tempered", "even-tempered,not given to much change or variation",
"adjective", "adjective",
"adj. not given to much change or variation", "",
"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.",
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@ -6164,7 +6164,7 @@
"euphony", "euphony",
"the quality of being pleasing to the ear", "the quality of being pleasing to the ear",
"noun", "noun",
"Greek eu- \"good\" (see eu-) + phone \"sound, voice,\" = well sounding </br>Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality", "Greek eu- \"good\" (see eu-) + phone \"sound, voice\" = well sounding </br>Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality",
"I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem", "I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem",
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@ -7082,7 +7082,7 @@
"foment", "foment",
"to foster unrest or discontent", "to foster unrest or discontent",
"verb", "verb",
"Latin fomentum \"warm application, poultice,\"on the notion of \"encourage the growth of,\" similar to ferment", "Latin fomentum \"warm application, poultice\"on the notion of \"encourage the growth of\" similar to ferment",
"the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u>", "the police are here to keep people calm, not to <u?<b>foment</b> violence</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -7370,7 +7370,7 @@
"gaffe", "gaffe",
"an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator", "an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator",
"noun", "noun",
"French gaffe \"clumsy remark,\" </br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error", "French gaffe \"clumsy remark\" </br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error",
"Goofy makes non-stop gaffes", "Goofy makes non-stop gaffes",
"Most Difficult", "Most Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
@ -8450,7 +8450,7 @@
"imminent", "imminent",
"about to happen", "about to happen",
"adjective", "adjective",
"French/ Latin : \"overhanging; impending,\"", "French/ Latin : \"overhanging; impending\"",
"When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the presidents arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u>", "When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew <u>the presidents arrival was <b>imminent.</b></u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -8540,8 +8540,8 @@
"impediment", "impediment",
"barrier, hindrance, or obstruction", "barrier, hindrance, or obstruction",
"noun", "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", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -8556,10 +8556,10 @@
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"406", "406",
"imperious", "imperious",
"commanding", "commanding,domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "",
"", "<u>In an <b>imperious tone</b></u>, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car.",
"Common GRE", "Common GRE",
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], ],
@ -8574,10 +8574,10 @@
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"407", "407",
"imperturbable", "imperturbable",
"remaining calm under any circumstance", "remaining calm under any circumstance,not disturbed or excited easily",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "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", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -8610,10 +8610,10 @@
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"408", "408",
"implacable", "implacable",
"unforgiving", "unforgiving, relentless, not capable of being appeased",
"adjective", "adjective",
"adj. relentless", "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", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -8630,8 +8630,8 @@
"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\"",
"", "<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",
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@ -8648,8 +8648,8 @@
"implicit", "implicit",
"implied or insinuated without being directly stated", "implied or insinuated without being directly stated",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "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", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@ -9368,7 +9368,7 @@
"insipid", "insipid",
"bland, uninspired, inane; lacking zest or excitement; dull", "bland, uninspired, inane; lacking zest or excitement; dull",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Synonyms: boring, vapid, dull. </br>Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad. </br> Latin in- \"not\" + Latin sapidus \"tasty,\" sapere", "Synonyms: boring, vapid, dull. </br>Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad. </br> Latin in- \"not\" + Latin sapidus \"tasty\" sapere",
"It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda.", "It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -10106,8 +10106,8 @@
"lied", "lied",
"1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad.", "1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad.",
"", "",
"This opera was inspired by a traditional lied.",
"", "",
"2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied.",
"Homonym", "Homonym",
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@ -10396,8 +10396,8 @@
"lumber", "lumber",
"1. n. wood used for building. 2. v. to move heavily or without grace.", "1. n. wood used for building. 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",
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@ -11276,10 +11276,10 @@
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"morose", "morose",
"Sullen and ill-tempered", "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy", "Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy",
"Mr. Macrons can-do political energy stands out in morose France, home to 10% unemployment and growth last year of just 1.1%.", "When her dog died, the little girl was morose for months.",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
"FT" "FT"
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@ -11350,7 +11350,7 @@
"mundane", "mundane",
"everyday, boring", "everyday, boring",
"adjective", "adjective",
"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 mans <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>", "Going about his everyday routine,<u> the mans <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
@ -14932,8 +14932,8 @@
"sap", "sap",
"1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. 2. v. to deplete or weaken.", "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. 2. v. to deplete or weaken.",
"", "",
"(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it.",
"", "",
"(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it.",
"Homonym", "Homonym",
"MSU" "MSU"
], ],
@ -15328,8 +15328,8 @@
"slight", "slight",
"1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. 2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect", "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. 2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect",
"", "",
"(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone.",
"", "",
"(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone.",
"Homonym", "Homonym",
"MSU" "MSU"
], ],
@ -15848,10 +15848,10 @@
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"696", "696",
"sycophant", "sycophant",
"a fawning, insincere admirer", "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.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -15958,8 +15958,8 @@
"taciturn", "taciturn",
"reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)", "reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "French/ Latin taciturnus \"not talkative, noiseless.\"",
"", "My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -16048,8 +16048,8 @@
"temper", "temper",
"1. n. emotional state or anger, as in \"she has quite a temper.\" 2. v. to moderate or to strengthen.", "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in \"she has quite a temper.\" 2. v. to moderate or to strengthen.",
"", "",
"(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners.",
"", "",
"(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners.",
"Homonym", "Homonym",
"MSU" "MSU"
], ],
@ -16136,10 +16136,10 @@
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"tenuous", "tenuous",
"weak, flimsy, insubstantial", "weak, flimsy, insubstantial,weak and likely to change; having little substance or strength",
"adjective", "adjective",
"", "",
"", "The judge called the defenses argument tenuous and ruled in favor of the plaintiff.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -16193,7 +16193,7 @@
"meek or timid", "meek or timid",
"adjective", "adjective",
"same root as \"timid\"=shy", "same root as \"timid\"=shy",
"", "The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -16265,7 +16265,7 @@
"tiredness, lethargy", "tiredness, lethargy",
"noun", "noun",
"", "",
"", "During the winter, the bears fall into an intense torpor.",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
"Prepscholar" "Prepscholar"
], ],
@ -18137,7 +18137,7 @@
"heart", "heart",
"Greek/Latin root", "Greek/Latin root",
"", "",
"cardio</br>", "cardio</br> cardiac arrest</br>cardiogram</br>",
"Latin words", "Latin words",
"nko" "nko"
], ],
@ -22151,7 +22151,7 @@
"Not able to be seen through; not transparent", "Not able to be seen through; not transparent",
"adjective", "adjective",
"Synonyms: cloudy, obscure", "Synonyms: cloudy, obscure",
"But Mr. Kim is so opaque and so little is known about how decisions come about in the capital, Pyongyang, that deterring North Korea is fraught with difficulty.", "North Korea's government is very <b>opaque</b> to outsiders and are constantly guessing as to reasons for decisions",
"Least Difficult", "Least Difficult",
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