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233 "disparage" " to belittle" "verb" "Originally meant to marry below one's rank, ie. Dis=away + parage=rank. Not it means to push somone lower, to belittle them" "<u>I cannot believe that you belittle and <b>disparage</b> people</u> who have little in common with you." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
234 "disparaging" "belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage)" "adj." "His <u>mother's <b>disparaging</b> comments</u> made him feel awful" "Common GRE" "MSU"
235 "disparate" " dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible" "adj." " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind" "The identical twins have <u>such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
236 "aphorism" "definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion.</br>“Time is money” is not just a hackneyed aphorism" " noun" """People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"" is a good example of an <b>aphorism.</b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
236 "aphorism" "definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion." " noun" "1a. ""People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"" is a good example of an <b>aphorism.</b>1b.</br>“Time is money” is not just a hackneyed aphorism" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
237 "dispassionate" " impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased" "adj." "from dis- ""the opposite of"" + passionate" "Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
238 "disregard" " to ignore or pay no attention to" "verb" "dis= away + regard=look at" "If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light</u> at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
239 "apiary" "place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey" " noun" "Syn:beehouse" "Although he spent many hours daily in the <b>apiary</b>, he was seldom stung by a bee." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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816 "winsome" "Attractive or appealing in appearance or character in an open and delightful way" "adj." "Syn: engaging, charming, winning" "After stealing food off the table, the dog begged for forgiveness by cocking his head and looking at his owner <u>in a <b>winsome</b> manner</u>." "Least Difficult" "FT"
817 "wizened" "Shriveled or wrinkled with age" "adj." "Syn: lined, creased, withered" "His son, himself <u><b>wizened</b> old man</u>, had experienced too much to believe what he had just heard" "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"
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"
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936 "urbane" "(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Urbane people are sophisticated, polished, cultured, refined." "adj." "Syn: suave, sophisticated, debonair" "Everything from the man’s tailored suit to his Italian shoes and expensive watch screamed <b>urbane</b>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
937 "concubine" "in certain societies, such as imperial China, a woman contracted to a man as a secondary wife, often having few legal rights and low social status" " noun" "Latin: com ""with, together"" + cubare ""to lie down""=>mistress" "Though he loved his<b> concubine</b> the most, the king decided long ago just to have one wife." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
938 "whet" "1. To sharpen </br>2. Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, curiosity, interest, or appetite)" "verb" "Deutsch: wetzen</br>Syn: arouse, rouse, trigger" "1. He sharpened (<b>whetted</b>) the knife's blade with a <u>whetting stone</u></br>2. As I walked up my grandmother’s steps, I realized the smell of her food was enough to <u><b>whet</b> my appetite</u>" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT."
939 "abeyance" "temporary cessation or suspension" "noun" " French à""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve" "With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish" "Most Difficult" "FT"
940 "conscientious" "thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort" " adj." "</br>Syn: conscionable, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, principled, scrupulous" "1a.Everyone knew him to work hard and with great care and were convinced that he would continue with the <b>conscientious</b> application to the work at hand</br>1b. Because my brother is a <u>conscientious <b>objector</u></b>, he refuses to serve in the military." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj." " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue." "Most Difficult" "FT."
943 "canard" " an unfounded rumor or story" "noun" " French canard ""a hoax"" literally ""a duck"" </br>Syn: piece of gossip, whisper" "The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be <u>an embarrassing <b>canard.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
941 "anodyne" "not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull" "adj." " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" "After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
942 "bilk" "Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification" "verb" "Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive" "Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue." "Most Difficult" "FT"
943 "canard" " an unfounded rumor or story" "noun" " French canard ""a hoax"" literally ""a duck"" </br>Syn: piece of gossip, whisper" "The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be <u>an embarrassing <b>canard.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
944 "catalyst" " a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze)" "noun" "Syn: stimulus, impetus, spark" "Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
946 "cloture" " (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote" "noun" "The French word for ""closure"", with the ""s"" dropped out, like hopital/hospital" "You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster." "Most Difficult" "FT."
947 "compendium" "a publication containing a variety of works" "noun" "Syn: compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes." "Most Difficult" "FT."
948 "conscript" "Enlist (someone) compulsorily" "verb" "Syn: draft, recruit, call up" "Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
949 "cosset" "1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way" "verb" "Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander" "From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
950 "coterie" " a small group of people with shared interests or tastes" "noun" " French coterie ""circle of acquaintances"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier ""tenant of a cote"" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle" "He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides" "Most Difficult" "FT."
951 "daguerreotype" " A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor" "noun" "Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre" "He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor " "Most Difficult" "FT."
945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
946 "cloture" " (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote" "noun" "The French word for ""closure"", with the ""s"" dropped out, like hopital/hospital" "You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster." "Most Difficult" "FT"
947 "compendium" "a publication containing a variety of works" "noun" "Syn: compilation, anthology" "The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes." "Most Difficult" "FT"
948 "conscript" "Enlist (someone) compulsorily" "verb" "Syn: draft, recruit, call up" "Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
949 "cosset" "1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way" "verb" "Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander" "From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
950 "coterie" " a small group of people with shared interests or tastes" "noun" " French coterie ""circle of acquaintances"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier ""tenant of a cote"" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle" "He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides" "Most Difficult" "FT"
951 "daguerreotype" " A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor" "noun" "Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre" "He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor " "Most Difficult" "FT"
952 "dilettante" " a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something" "noun" "Syn: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer" "This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
953 "diurnal" "(Of animals) active in the daytime" "adj." " Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus ""wintery"", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday" "Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT."
954 "dross" " something regarded as worthless" "noun" "Old English dros=""the scum thrown off metals in smelting"" similar to German Drusen=""dregs, husks"" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris" "Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of." "Most Difficult" "FT."
955 "dyspeptic" "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression" "adj." " Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest"" dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested""ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)" "As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach" "Most Difficult" "FT."
953 "diurnal" "(Of animals) active in the daytime" "adj." " Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus ""wintery"", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday" "Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>." "Most Difficult" "FT"
954 "dross" " something regarded as worthless" "noun" "Old English dros=""the scum thrown off metals in smelting"" similar to German Drusen=""dregs, husks"" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris" "Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of." "Most Difficult" "FT"
955 "dyspeptic" "Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression" "adj." " Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest"" dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested""ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)" "As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach" "Most Difficult" "FT"
956 "ebullient" "joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy" "adj." "Latin: ""to boil over"", lit./fig., ex ""out, out of"" + bullire ""to bubble""</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Syn: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" "Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character</u> made him a favorite in the office" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
957 "edify" "Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually" "verb" "Modern French édifier: ""build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten" "The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits" "Most Difficult" "FT."
958 "egress" " the action of going out of or leaving a place" "noun" " Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal" "The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire" "Most Difficult" "FT."
959 "ersatz" "(Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else" "adj." "Deutsch : ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation" "During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee" "Most Difficult" "FT."
960 "erstwhile" "former" "adj." " mid English, erst =""first, at first; once, long ago; till now"" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, ""</br>Syn: old, past, one-time" "The <b>erstwhile</b> owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby" "Most Difficult" "FT."
961 "euphony" " the quality of being pleasing to the ear" "noun" " Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice"" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality" "I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem" "Most Difficult" "FT."
962 "expiate" "Atone for (guilt or sin)" "verb" "Latin : ex- ""completely"" + piare ""propitiate, appease"" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for" "To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month" "Most Difficult" "FT."
957 "edify" "Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually" "verb" "Modern French édifier: ""build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten" "The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits" "Most Difficult" "FT"
958 "egress" " the action of going out of or leaving a place" "noun" " Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal" "The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire" "Most Difficult" "FT"
959 "ersatz" "(Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else" "adj." "Deutsch : ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation" "During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee" "Most Difficult" "FT"
960 "erstwhile" "former" "adj." " mid English, erst =""first, at first; once, long ago; till now"" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, ""</br>Syn: old, past, one-time" "The <b>erstwhile</b> owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby" "Most Difficult" "FT"
961 "euphony" " the quality of being pleasing to the ear" "noun" " Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice"" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality" "I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem" "Most Difficult" "FT"
962 "expiate" "Atone for (guilt or sin)" "verb" "Latin : ex- ""completely"" + piare ""propitiate, appease"" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for" "To <b>expiate</b> for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three months" "Most Difficult" "FT"
963 "condole" "grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune" " verb" "Latin :com ""with, together"" + dolere ""to grieve""</br>Deutsch: kondolieren" "I <b>condoled</b> my classmate on the death of his mother" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT."
965 "frieze" " a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling" "noun" "A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad." "Most Difficult" "FT"
966 "fusillade" " a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession" "noun" " French fusillade, fusiller ""to shoot"" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment" "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war" "Most Difficult" "FT."
967 "gaffe" " an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator" "noun" " French gaffe ""clumsy remark"" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error" "Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
964 "fracas" " a noisy disturbance or quarrel" "noun" " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss"" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray" "a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations" "Most Difficult" "FT"
965 "frieze" " a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling" "noun" "A <b>frieze</b> on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad." "Most Difficult" "FT"
966 "fusillade" " a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession" "noun" " French fusillade, fusiller ""to shoot"" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment" "But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war" "Most Difficult" "FT"
967 "gaffe" " an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator" "noun" " French gaffe ""clumsy remark"" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error" "Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
968 "congruent" "1. Geom: superposable (triangles) or Maths 2 numbers with same remainder when divided by same modulo. </br>2. suitable; agreeing; corresponding" " adj." "Latin: come together" "1a. 38 and 14 are <b>congruent</b> modulo 12</br> Two SAS triangles are always <b>congruent</b></br>Daddy's approach of eating chocolate bars is not <b>congruent</b> with his weight loss plan." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
969 "gerontocracy" " a state, society, or group governed by old people" "noun" "But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one." "Most Difficult" "FT"
970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." "Syn: happy, golden, idyllic" "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT"
971 "hegemony" " Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others" "noun" "Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion" "Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable." "Most Difficult" "FT"
972 "hermetic" "Insulated or protected from outside influences" "adj." "Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed" "North Korea is often called the <u><b>""hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
973 "heterodox" "not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs" "adj." "Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting" "Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer." "Most Difficult" "FT"
969 "gerontocracy" " a state, society, or group governed by old people" "noun" "Greek : geron ""old man"" + -cracy ""rule"" =>ruled by old men" "But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a <b>gerontocracy</b> he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one." "Most Difficult" "FT"
970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." " from Greek mythology, 14 days of calm weather at the winter solstice, when a mythical Kingfisher bird bred on a nest floating on calm seas=>""calm, quiet, peaceful""</br> Syn: happy, golden, idyllic, also spelt ""alcyon""" "In their <b>halcyon</b> days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT"
971 "hegemony" " Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others" "noun" "Greek hegemon ""leader"" or dominance of one city state over the other</br>Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion" "Yet if the <b>hegemony</b> of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.</br>Feminists complain about the <u>male <b>hegemony</b></u> of our system" "Most Difficult" "FT"
972 "hermetic" "Insulated or protected from outside influences" "adj." "Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed" "North Korea is often called the <u><b>""hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
973 "heterodox" "not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs, often in a religious context." "adj." "Greek : heteros, ""the other"" + doxa, ""opinion.""=>non conforming opinion</br>Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting" "Among those discriminated against for holding <b>heterodox</b> religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer." "Most Difficult" "FT"
974 "congruity" "relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency." " noun" "1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br>
2: a point of agreement" "2. On closer observation, <u>one found little <b>congruity</b> between<u> her professed religious beliefs and her actual behavior</br>Syn: common denominator, commonality, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
975 "conifer" "A tree or shrub bearing cones, normally with needles instead of leaves" " noun" "Latin: conus=cone+ fer=make/bear=> ""cone-bearing, bearing conical fruit""" "Our paved front yard is adorned with a <b><u>conifer tree</u></b>" "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
976 "idyll" " an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene" "noun" "Syn: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon" "That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll.</u></b>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
978 "impugn" "Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)" "verb" "Latin: in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + pugnare ""to fight""=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge" "The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT."
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"
982 "lachrymose" "Inducing tears; sad" "adj." "Latin: lacryma ""a tear""=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: sad, tearful, weepy" "This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit." "Most Difficult" "FT."
983 "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Latin lacuna ""hole, pit"" figuratively ""a gap, void, want"" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word ""Lake"", ""lagoon""" "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages." "Most Difficult" "FT."
984 "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate" "Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency." "Most Difficult" "FT."
985 "larceny" " Theft of personal property" "noun" "Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering" "The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car." "Most Difficult" "FT"
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"
977 "ignoble" "not honorable in character or purpose" "adj." "ignoble meant not noble in old days, which was not a good thing. </br>Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base" "Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
978 "impugn" "Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)" "verb" "Latin: in- ""into, in, on, upon"" + pugnare ""to fight""=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge" "The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
979 "incise" "Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut" "verb" "Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve" "This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner." "Most Difficult" "FT"
980 "incubus" "<u>a cause of distress or anxiety.</u> originally, incubus = mythological character that visits people in their sleep, a kind of nightmare demon. " "noun" "Latin incubo, ""nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper""</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person" "An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
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 <u>death <b>knell</b></u> 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 <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit." "Most Difficult" "FT"
983 "lacuna" " an unfilled space or interval; a gap" "noun" "Latin lacuna ""hole, pit"" figuratively ""a gap, void, want"" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word ""Lake"", ""lagoon""" "Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages." "Most Difficult" "FT"
984 "lambaste" "Criticize (someone or something) harshly" "verb" "Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate" "Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency." "Most Difficult" "FT"
985 "larceny" "legal term for theft of personal property, involving taking away something away" "noun" "Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering</br>grand larceny = big theft, petty larceny=small theft" "The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car." "Most Difficult" "FT"
986 "libertine" "1. a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion, someone who lives life unencumbered by morals</br>2. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained" "adj., noun" "Syn1: freethinker, hedonist, profligate</br>Syn2 : debauchee, profligate" "1. There are aunts for every worldview, from <b>libertine</b> to puritan and from reactionary to radical.</br>2. A new pop archetype has emerged: the female <b>libertine</b> who brushed her teeth “with a bottle of Jack Daniels” before an all-nighter." "Most Difficult" "FT"
987 "consign" "1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br>
2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br>
3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold " " 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"
990 "malaproprism" " the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect" "noun" "Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder" "And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
991 "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Greek: misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind" "[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
992 "monolithic" "1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity" "adj." "mono:one + lith: ""stone""+ ic:""nature of, like""=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement" "Most Difficult" "FT."
991 "misanthropy" " a dislike of humankind" "noun" "Greek: misein ""to hate"" + anthrōpos ""man""=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind" "[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
992 "monolithic" "1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity" "adj." "mono:one + lith: ""stone""+ ic:""nature of, like""=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending" "1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement" "Most Difficult" "FT"
993 "consternation" "intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror" " noun" "Ahnlich zu Deutsch: konstaniert, aber stärker" "Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. " "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "Greek: myein ""to shut"" + ōps ""eye"" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past" "Most Difficult" "FT."
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT."
996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter" "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf" "Most Difficult" "FT."
997 "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive " "adj." "Same word root as ""annoy"" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles." "Most Difficult" "FT."
994 "myopic" "nearsighted" "adj." "Greek: myein ""to shut"" + ōps ""eye"" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded" "They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past" "Most Difficult" "FT"
995 "nadir" " the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization" "noun" "Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee" "Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%" "Most Difficult" "FT"
996 "neophyte" " a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief" "noun" "Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter" "Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf" "Most Difficult" "FT"
997 "noisome" "having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive " "adj." "Same word root as ""annoy"" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant" "The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles." "Most Difficult" "FT"
998 "nostrum" " a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement" "noun" "Syn: cure, prescription, answer" "It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
999 "occlude" "block passage through" "verb" "Syn: block, cover, shut in" "Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1000 "paean" " a song of praise or triumph" "noun" "Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, " "The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1001 "panoply" " a complete or impressive collection of things" "noun" "Syn: array, range, collection" "Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1003 "paucity" "an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number" "noun" "Same root as 'Poor, poverty, ""</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth" "The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. " "Most Difficult" "FT."
1004 "pellucid" "1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1002 "pastiche" " an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources" "noun" "Italian pasticcio ""medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley" "The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1003 "paucity" "an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number" "noun" "Same root as 'Poor, poverty, ""</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth" "The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. " "Most Difficult" "FT"
1004 "pellucid" "1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood" "adj." "Latin; per- ""through"" + lucere ""to shine""=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable" "A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1005 "phalanx" " a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation" "noun" "A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1006 "philistine" " A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts" "noun" "Syn: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor" "Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1007 "pique" "1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest" "noun" " Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, ""to prick."" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)" "1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1007 "pique" "1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest" "noun" " Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, ""to prick."" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)" "1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1008 "polemic" " a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something" "noun" "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective" "When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1009 "précis" " a summary or abstract of a text or speech" "noun" "Syn: synopsis, summation" "His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1010 "prosaic" "Commonplace; unromantic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday" "Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1011 "pundit" " an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public" "noun" "Syn: authority, adviser" "And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1012 "querulous" "Complaining in a petulant or whining manner" "adj." "Syn: pettish, touchy, testy" "f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1013 "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "same word root as ""quiet""</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency" "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1013 "quiescence" " a state or period of inactivity or dormancy" "noun" "same word root as ""quiet""</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency" "Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1014 "quixotic" "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic" "The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1015 "raconteur" " a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way" "noun" "Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns" "My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1016 "redress" " remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance" "noun" "Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense" "Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1017 "repast" " a meal" "noun" "Syn: feast, banquet" "Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1018 "ribald" "Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way" "adj." "Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque" "When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1019 "rococo" "Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration" "adj." "The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena..." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:" "adj." "Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured" " Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1020 "sanguine" "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:" "adj." "Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured" " Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn: particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1022 "semantic" "Relating to meaning in language or logic" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological" "Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Syn: appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj." "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless" "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then ""heal"" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1029 "turgid" "1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen" "adj." "Latin turgidus: ""swollen, inflated.""</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" " Old French ombrage ""shade, shadow""</br>Syn: insult, affront" "Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1032 "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adj." "Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush" "The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song ""the green, green grass of home""" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1033 "virulent" "1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone" "adj." "Latin : poison ""virus""</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive" "1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Syn: appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1024 "soporific" "inducing sleep" "adj." "French/ Latin sopor ""deep sleep""+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative" "While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1025 "supine" "1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)" "adj." "Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless" "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1026 "synoptic" "Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view" "adj." "Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c" "At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1027 "toady" "Act in an obsequious way" "verb" "In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then ""heal"" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to" "Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1028 "truculent" "Eager or quick to argue or fight" "adj." "Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome" "When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1029 "turgid" "1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen" "adj." "Latin turgidus: ""swollen, inflated.""</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid" "It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1030 "tyro" " a beginner or novice" "noun" "Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer" " He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1031 "umbrage" " Offense or annoyance" "noun" " Old French ombrage ""shade, shadow""</br>Syn: insult, affront" "Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1032 "verdant" "(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation" "adj." "Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush" "The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song ""the green, green grass of home""" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1033 "virulent" "1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone" "adj." "Latin : poison ""virus""</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive" "1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1034 "vitriol" " Cruel and bitter criticism" "noun" "Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness" "Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep.
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1035 "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too" "adj." "Latin : vox ""voice"" + stem of ferre ""to carry,""Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy" "Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date." "Most Difficult" "FT."
1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Greek : xeno- ""foreign, strange"" + -phobia ""fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn : " "Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant" "Most Difficult" "FT."
1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch : Joch</br>Syn: bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT."
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1035 "vociferous" "(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too" "adj." "Latin : vox ""voice"" + stem of ferre ""to carry,""Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy" "Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Greek : xeno- ""foreign, strange"" + -phobia ""fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn : " "Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch : Joch</br>Syn: bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1038 "ambi" "both sides " "Greek/Latin root" "ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds)" "Root words" "Aristotle"
1039 "consummate" "complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled" " adj." "Latin :com ""together, with"" + summus ""highest""=highest, most perfect</br>similar to ""summa com (lauda)""" "Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1040 "am</br>ami" "love" "Greek/Latin root" "amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated" "Root words" "Aristotle"
@ -1151,7 +1151,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
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"
1139 "alter" "other" "Greek/Latin root" "alter-ego</br> alternative</br> alternate</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1140 "daub" "smear as with paint; apply with quick or crude strokes to surface; make crude paintings" " 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." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1140 "daub" "smear as with paint; apply with quick or crude strokes to surface; make crude paintings" " 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." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1141 "anim" "life spirit" "Greek/Latin root" "animation" "Latin words" "nko"
1142 "ann</br>annu</br>enni" "year" "Greek/Latin root" "annual</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1143 "dauntless" "bold; incapable of being discouraged; fearless" " adj." "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." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
@ -1183,7 +1183,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1169 "capit" "head</br> main" "Greek/Latin root" "capitulate</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1170 "carn" "flesh" "Greek/Latin root" "carnivor</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1171 "denizen" "1. inhabitant or resident; regular visitor</br>2. a plant or animal naturalized in a region" " noun" "Latin: de- ""from"" + intus ""within""=someone from within<br>Same root origin as ""citizen"" (which applied to city-states), but ""from here""</br> dweller, habitant, indweller, inhabitant" "1. Because Janet visits her local casino every day, she is considered a <b>denizen</b> of the gaming hall </br>2. The <b>denizens</b> of the deep ocean are often strange creatures indeed." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1172 "denouement" "outcome; final resolution or clarification of dramatic or narrative plot" " noun" "des- ""un-, out"" + nouer/nodus ""to tie, knot"" =>untieing of knot/plot/story" "Dad had already fallen asleep in front of the TV by the time the <b> denouement was taking place: the big action scene was over and the characters were tieing up loose ends and explaining why the plot eventually turned out the way it did." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
1172 "denouement" "outcome; final resolution or clarification of dramatic or narrative plot" " noun" "des- ""un-, out"" + nouer/nodus ""to tie, knot"" =>untieing of knot/plot/story" "Dad had already fallen asleep in front of the TV by the time the <b>denouement</b> was taking place: the big action scene was over and the characters were tieing up loose ends and explaining why the plot eventually turned out the way it did." "1000 Difficult GRE words" "Examword"
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"
1175 "chron" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "chronology</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1449,7 +1449,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
1418 "vice" "instead of" "Latin Prefix" "vice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1420 "acious</br>cious" "having the quality of" "Latin Suffix" "spacious</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1424 "ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> ante" "one who" "Latin Suffix" "sycophant</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
1430 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" "Same word root as suppose" "Without any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b. Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1430 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" "Same word root as suppose" "Not having any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b> that Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1432 "hood" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "childhood, neighbourhood, brotherhood, " "Latin words" "nko"
1436 "ious" "characterized by" "Latin Suffix" "gracious, obvious, " "Latin words" "nko"
1441 "mony" "state of" "Latin Suffix" "state of matrimony (being married)" "Latin words" "nko"
@ -1476,7 +1476,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
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"
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"
1468 "deterrent" "something immaterial that interferes with action or progress" "noun" "Latin: de ""away"" + terrere ""frighten, fill with fear""" "North Korea is proud of its >u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1468 "deterrent" "something immaterial that interferes with action or progress" "noun" "Latin: de ""away"" + terrere ""frighten, fill with fear""" "North Korea is proud of its <u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1469 "dichotomy" "a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses" "noun" "Greek dikhotomia ""a cutting in half," "The statement: ""All cars are either small and efficient or large and polluting"" is a <u>false <b>dichotomy</b></u> because there are some cars that don't fit into either category." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1470 "digression" "a message that departs from the main subject" "noun" "Latin: dis- ""apart, aside"" (see dis-) + gradi ""to step, go""=>act of deviating from the main subject matter in speaking or writing" "The <u>professor's <b>digression</b> from the lesson's theme</u> was another subtle attempt to indoctrinate the class with his radicalism" " Hi Freq. GRE Medium" "Barron"
1471 "disjointed" "taken apart at the points of connection" "adj." "His <u><b>disjointed</b> argument</u> didn't make much sense" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
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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"
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> </br>2. 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"
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"
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"
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"
1524 "problematic" "making great mental demands" "adj. " "Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1524 "problematic" "1. posing a problem, tough, hard to solve</br>2. uncertain </br>3. open to question or debate " "adj. " "Syn:baffling, elusive, knotty, problematical, tough, difficult, hard" "1. Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. </br>2. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1525 "profound" "1. situated at or extending to great depth</br>2. showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth" "adj. " "Profundus literally means ""deep"" in Latin</br>syn 1:deep </br>Syn2:intense, deep, thoughtful, insightful" "1. The strange creature came from <u>the <b>profound depths</b> of the sea</u>.</br>Rock songs about drugs that <b>try to sound profound</b> are usually dumb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1526 "prohibitive" "tending to discourage, especially of prices" "adj. " "The Rolex watch was <u><b>prohibitively</b></u> " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1527 "propensity" "a natural inclination" "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" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"

1 1 -(o)logy study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1. ) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
235 235 disparate dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible adj. Latin disparatus, dis- "apart" + parare "get ready, prepare ie. => Dislike in kind The identical twins have <u>such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that it’s impossible to get them confused. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
236 236 aphorism definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion.</br>“Time is money” is not just a hackneyed aphorism definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion. noun "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" is a good example of an <b>aphorism.</b> 1a. "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" is a good example of an <b>aphorism.</b>1b.</br>“Time is money” is not just a hackneyed aphorism 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
237 237 dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased adj. from dis- "the opposite of" + passionate Liza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
238 238 disregard to ignore or pay no attention to verb dis= away + regard=look at If you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light</u> at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
239 239 apiary place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey noun Syn:beehouse Although he spent many hours daily in the <b>apiary</b>, he was seldom stung by a bee. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
240 240 dissemble to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign verb Latin dissimulare "make unlike, conceal, disguise" dis- "completely" (see dis-) + simulare "to make like, imitate, copy, Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
241 241 dissemble </br> disassemble Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back togethe adj., verb dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. Easily confused words MSU
824 824 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
825 825 apostle a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause noun Syn: proponent, promoter, propagandist This <b>apostle</b> of anti-Americanism rejoices in the fact that the weakened United States need no longer be treated as an enemy. Medium Difficult FT
826 826 apprise inform somebody of something verb Syn: notify, let know, advise The <u>secret services are useful in <b>apprising</b> their governments</u> of the intentions of others Medium Difficult FT
827 827 armada a fleet of warships noun 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. Medium Difficult FT
828 828 arson the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property noun Syn: incendiarism, pyromania <u>Fire investigators suspected <b>arson</u></b> when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire Medium Difficult FT
829 829 clamorous speaking and repeating loud words; full of clamor; calling or demanding loudly or urgently; vociferous; noisy; bawling; loud adj. 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. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
830 830 barrage A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows noun Syn: abundance, mass, profusion He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a <b>barrage</b> of hailstones Medium Difficult FT
946 946 cloture (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote noun The French word for "closure", with the "s" dropped out, like hopital/hospital You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster. Most Difficult FT. FT
947 947 compendium a publication containing a variety of works noun Syn: compilation, anthology The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes. Most Difficult FT. FT
948 948 conscript Enlist (someone) compulsorily verb Syn: draft, recruit, call up Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u> Most Difficult FT. FT
949 949 cosset 1. a pet lamb</br>2. Care for and protect in an overindulgent way verb Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u> Most Difficult FT. FT
950 950 coterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastes noun French coterie "circle of acquaintances" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier "tenant of a cote" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides Most Difficult FT. FT
951 951 daguerreotype A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor noun Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most Difficult FT. FT
952 952 dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something noun Syn: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
953 953 diurnal (Of animals) active in the daytime adj. Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus "wintery", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>. Most Difficult FT. FT
954 954 dross something regarded as worthless noun Old English dros="the scum thrown off metals in smelting" similar to German Drusen="dregs, husks" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of. Most Difficult FT. FT
955 955 dyspeptic Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression adj. Greek dyspeptos "hard to digest" dys- "bad, difficult" (see dys-) + peptos "digested"ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic) As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach Most Difficult FT. FT
956 956 ebullient joyously unrestrained, Cheerful and full of energy adj. Latin: "to boil over", lit./fig., ex "out, out of" + bullire "to bubble"</br> origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Syn: exuberant, buoyant, joyful Charlie’s <u><b>ebullient </b>upbeat character</u> made him a favorite in the office 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
957 957 edify Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually verb Modern French édifier: "build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits Most Difficult FT. FT
958 958 egress the action of going out of or leaving a place noun Latin egressus="a going out"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire Most Difficult FT. FT
959 959 ersatz (Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else adj. Deutsch : ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee Most Difficult FT. FT
960 960 erstwhile former adj. mid English, erst ="first, at first; once, long ago; till now" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, "</br>Syn: old, past, one-time The <b>erstwhile</b> owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby Most Difficult FT. FT
961 961 euphony the quality of being pleasing to the ear noun Greek eu- "good" (see eu-) + phone "sound, voice" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem Most Difficult FT. FT
962 962 expiate Atone for (guilt or sin) verb Latin : ex- "completely" + piare "propitiate, appease" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month To <b>expiate</b> for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three months Most Difficult FT. FT
963 963 condole grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune verb Latin :com "with, together" + dolere "to grieve"</br>Deutsch: kondolieren I <b>condoled</b> my classmate on the death of his mother 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
964 964 fracas a noisy disturbance or quarrel noun French fracas="crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations Most Difficult FT. FT
965 965 frieze a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling noun A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad. A <b>frieze</b> on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad. Most Difficult FT
966 966 fusillade a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession noun French fusillade, fusiller "to shoot" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war Most Difficult FT. FT
967 967 gaffe an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator noun French gaffe "clumsy remark" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u> Most Difficult FT. FT
968 968 congruent 1. Geom: superposable (triangles) or Maths 2 numbers with same remainder when divided by same modulo. </br>2. suitable; agreeing; corresponding adj. Latin: come together 1a. 38 and 14 are <b>congruent</b> modulo 12</br> Two SAS triangles are always <b>congruent</b></br>Daddy's approach of eating chocolate bars is not <b>congruent</b> with his weight loss plan. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
969 969 gerontocracy a state, society, or group governed by old people noun Greek : geron "old man" + -cracy "rule" =>ruled by old men But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one. But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a <b>gerontocracy</b> he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one. Most Difficult FT
970 970 halcyon Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful adj. Syn: happy, golden, idyllic from Greek mythology, 14 days of calm weather at the winter solstice, when a mythical Kingfisher bird bred on a nest floating on calm seas=>"calm, quiet, peaceful"</br> Syn: happy, golden, idyllic, also spelt "alcyon" In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. In their <b>halcyon</b> days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. Most Difficult FT
971 971 hegemony Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others noun Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion Greek hegemon "leader" or dominance of one city state over the other</br>Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable. Yet if the <b>hegemony</b> of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.</br>Feminists complain about the <u>male <b>hegemony</b></u> of our system Most Difficult FT
972 972 hermetic Insulated or protected from outside influences adj. Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed North Korea is often called the <u><b>"hermetic</b> kingdom'</u> Most Difficult FT. FT
973 973 heterodox not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs, often in a religious context. adj. Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Greek : heteros, "the other" + doxa, "opinion."=>non conforming opinion</br>Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer. Among those discriminated against for holding <b>heterodox</b> religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer. Most Difficult FT
974 974 congruity relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency. noun 1: the quality or state of being congruent or congruous</br> 2: a point of agreement 2. On closer observation, <u>one found little <b>congruity</b> between<u> her professed religious beliefs and her actual behavior</br>Syn: common denominator, commonality, correspondence, parallel, resemblance, similarity, similitude 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
975 975 conifer A tree or shrub bearing cones, normally with needles instead of leaves noun Latin: conus=cone+ fer=make/bear=> "cone-bearing, bearing conical fruit" Our paved front yard is adorned with a <b><u>conifer tree</u></b> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
976 976 idyll an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene noun Syn: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their <u>rural <b>idyll.</u></b> Most Difficult FT
977 977 ignoble not honorable in character or purpose adj. Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base ignoble meant not noble in old days, which was not a good thing. </br>Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u> Most Difficult FT
978 978 impugn Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive) verb Latin: in- "into, in, on, upon" + pugnare "to fight"=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u> Most Difficult FT. FT
979 979 incise Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut verb Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. Most Difficult FT. FT
980 980 incubus <u>a cause of distress or anxiety.</u> originally, incubus = mythological character that visits people in their sleep, a kind of nightmare demon. noun Latin incubo, "nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper"</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u> Most Difficult FT. FT
981 981 knell the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral noun Syn: toll, ringing, chime The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model. The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a <u>death <b>knell</b></u> for its business model. Most Difficult FT
982 982 lachrymose Inducing tears; sad adj. Latin: lacryma "a tear"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: sad, tearful, weepy This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit. Most Difficult FT. FT
983 983 lacuna an unfilled space or interval; a gap noun Latin lacuna "hole, pit" figuratively "a gap, void, want" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word "Lake", "lagoon" Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages. Most Difficult FT. FT
984 984 lambaste Criticize (someone or something) harshly verb Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency. Most Difficult FT. FT
985 985 larceny Theft of personal property legal term for theft of personal property, involving taking away something away noun Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering</br>grand larceny = big theft, petty larceny=small theft The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car. Most Difficult FT
986 986 libertine a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion 1. a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion, someone who lives life unencumbered by morals</br>2. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained adj. adj., noun Syn: freethinker, hedonist, profligate Syn1: freethinker, hedonist, profligate</br>Syn2 : debauchee, profligate There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical. 1. There are aunts for every worldview, from <b>libertine</b> to puritan and from reactionary to radical.</br>2. A new pop archetype has emerged: the female <b>libertine</b> who brushed her teeth “with a bottle of Jack Daniels” before an all-nighter. Most Difficult FT
987 987 consign 1. give over to another for care or safekeeping</br> 2. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another also: to commit especially to a final destination or fate </br> 3. to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold verb con = "with, together" + signare "to sign, mark"=>formally hand over by signing 1. She <b>consigned</b> her baggage to the service provider at the station.</br>2. After publishing a piece of politically incorrect writing, the author was <u><b>consigned</b> to oblivion</u></br>3. Since I <b>consign</b> my blankets to ebay agent stores, I don’t get paid until a sale is made 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
988 988 maelstrom 1. a powerful circular current of water</br>2. fig. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil noun old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally "grinding-stream - zu Deutsch: Mahlstrom</br> Syn: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool “The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.” Most Difficult FT. FT
989 989 magnate a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman noun Syn: industrialist, tycoon, mogul Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate Most Difficult FT
990 990 malaproprism the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect noun Syn: misuse, solecism, blunder And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty... Most Difficult FT
991 991 misanthropy a dislike of humankind noun Greek: misein "to hate" + anthrōpos "man"=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind [Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u> Most Difficult FT. FT
992 992 monolithic 1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity </br>2. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity adj. mono:one + lith: "stone"+ ic:"nature of, like"=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending 1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement Most Difficult FT. FT
993 993 consternation intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror noun Ahnlich zu Deutsch: konstaniert, aber stärker Witnessing a gruesome car accident paralyzed the woman with <b>consternation</b>. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
994 994 myopic nearsighted adj. Greek: myein "to shut" + ōps "eye" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past Most Difficult FT. FT
995 995 nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization noun Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2% Most Difficult FT. FT
996 996 neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf Most Difficult FT. FT
997 997 noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive adj. Same word root as "annoy" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult FT. FT
998 998 nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun Syn: cure, prescription, answer It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult FT
999 999 occlude block passage through verb Syn: block, cover, shut in Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Most Difficult FT
1000 1000 paean a song of praise or triumph noun Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments. Most Difficult FT. FT
1001 1001 panoply a complete or impressive collection of things noun Syn: array, range, collection Because the Orient is a luxury hotel, its panoply of premium services and amenities is unrivalled in the hotel industry Most Difficult FT
1002 1002 pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun Italian pasticcio "medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u> Most Difficult FT. FT
1003 1003 paucity an <u>insufficient</u> quantity or number noun Same root as 'Poor, poverty, "</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert. Most Difficult FT. FT
1004 1004 pellucid 1. clear</br>2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood adj. Latin; per- "through" + lucere "to shine"=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence Most Difficult FT. FT
1005 1005 phalanx a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation noun A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards... Most Difficult FT
1006 1006 philistine A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts noun Syn: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks. Most Difficult FT
1007 1007 pique 1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight </br>2. to arouse/provoke interest noun Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, "to prick." Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention) 1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film. Most Difficult FT. FT
1008 1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: diatribe, invective When the principal received an anonymous <b>polemic</b> about her leadership skills, she urged the writer to meet her face-to-face. Most Difficult FT
1009 1009 précis a summary or abstract of a text or speech noun Syn: synopsis, summation His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters Most Difficult FT
1010 1010 prosaic Commonplace; unromantic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: ordinary, everyday Because the biggest thing in my hometown is the grocery store, the city really is a prosaic little place. Most Difficult FT
1011 1011 pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public noun Syn: authority, adviser And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. Most Difficult FT
1012 1012 querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adj. Syn: pettish, touchy, testy f there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something. Most Difficult FT
1013 1013 quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun same word root as "quiet"</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good. Most Difficult FT. FT
1014 1014 quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: unrealistic, impractical, romantic The idea of an obese person participating in a triathlon is a quixotic notion. Most Difficult FT
1015 1015 raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way noun Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly Most Difficult FT. FT
1016 1016 redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance noun Syn: reparation, restitution, recompense Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed. Most Difficult FT
1017 1017 repast a meal noun Syn: feast, banquet Hoping to enjoy a romantic repast with her husband, Jill prepared his favorite dishes and lit candles. Most Difficult FT
1018 1018 ribald Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way adj. Syn: bawdy, indecent, risque When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with <u>a <b>ribald</b> offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.</u> Most Difficult FT
1019 1019 rococo Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration adj. The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena... Most Difficult FT
1020 1020 sanguine Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: adj. Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt. Most Difficult FT. FT
1021 1021 scintilla a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling noun Syn: particle, iota, smidgen Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil. Most Difficult FT
1022 1022 semantic Relating to meaning in language or logic adj. ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: lingual, semasiological Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Most Difficult FT
1023 1023 sobriquet a person’s nickname noun Syn: appellation, moniker Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy Most Difficult FT. FT
1024 1024 soporific inducing sleep adj. French/ Latin sopor "deep sleep"+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems. Most Difficult FT. FT
1025 1025 supine 1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2. laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) adj. Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless 1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died. Most Difficult FT. FT
1026 1026 synoptic Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view adj. Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented Most Difficult FT. FT
1027 1027 toady Act in an obsequious way verb In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then "heal" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u> Most Difficult FT. FT
1028 1028 truculent Eager or quick to argue or fight adj. Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u> Most Difficult FT. FT
1029 1029 turgid 1. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic</br>2. swollen adj. Latin turgidus: "swollen, inflated."</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood Most Difficult FT. FT
1030 1030 tyro a beginner or novice noun Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily Most Difficult FT. FT
1031 1031 umbrage Offense or annoyance noun Old French ombrage "shade, shadow"</br>Syn: insult, affront Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging Most Difficult FT. FT
1032 1032 verdant (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation adj. Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song "the green, green grass of home" Most Difficult FT. FT
1033 1033 virulent 1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom </br>2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease or even death</br>3. harsh or corrosive in tone adj. Latin : poison "virus"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive 1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy. Most Difficult FT. FT
1034 1034 vitriol Cruel and bitter criticism noun Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Most Difficult FT. FT
1035 1035 vociferous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. Vociferous isn't just loud, but annoying, too adj. Latin : vox "voice" + stem of ferre "to carry,"Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date. Most Difficult FT. FT
1036 1036 xenophobia Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries noun Greek : xeno- "foreign, strange" + -phobia "fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn : Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant Most Difficult FT. FT
1037 1037 yoke a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull noun Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch : Joch</br>Syn: bond, tie, subjection The existential consequences of throwing off the <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries. Most Difficult FT. FT
1038 1038 ambi both sides Greek/Latin root ambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds) Root words Aristotle
1039 1039 consummate complete or perfect in every respect; supremely accomplished or skilled adj. Latin :com "together, with" + summus "highest"=highest, most perfect</br>similar to "summa com (lauda)" Even at a young age he was a <b>consummate</b> liar, lying to his grandmother that he was attending school every day while playing truant. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1040 1040 am</br>ami love Greek/Latin root amiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable=characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivated Root words Aristotle
1041 1041 avi bird Greek/Latin root Aviary=a large enclosure for birds</br> Aviatrix=a female airplane pilot</br>Aviation=the art of designing or operating aircraft Root words Aristotle
1042 1042 continence self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity noun Latin: com "with, together" + tenere "to hold"=>can hold back. </br> Ant: incontinence 1a. He expressed doubt at a pregnancy-prevention program that put so much faith in the <b>continence</b> of teenagers</br>1b.During a rare moment of <b>continence</b>, Tom kept his smart comment to himself. 1c. The closure of public toilets during the Corona crisis has become a large problem for persons with <u><b>continence</b> issues.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1043 1043 cog to know Greek/Latin root Cognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition=process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito=disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize=to discover that one knows</br> cogitate=to think carefully about Root words Aristotle
1044 1044 col</br> con</br> com with Greek/Latin root collaborate=to work together collision=smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate=to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur=to agree with someone Root words Aristotle
1045 1045 dol pain</br> suffering Greek/Latin root Condolence=expression of sympathy</br> Indolence=a state of being lazy or slothful</br> Doleful=sorrowful</br> mournful</br>Dolorous=full of pain or sorrow Root words Aristotle
1046 1046 dys abnormal</br> bad Greek/Latin root dyspepsia=abnormal indigestion</br>dystopia=an imaginary place of total misery</br>dyslexia=impairmentof the ability to handle word</br>dysfunctional=poorly functional Root words Aristotle
1047 1047 eu good</br> well Greek/Latin root euphemism=replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive one</br>euphony=having a pleasant sound</br>euphoria=feeling of well=being</br>eulogy=speech in praise of someone</br>eugenics=the study of hereditary improvement of a race Root words Aristotle
1048 1048 extra (part 1 of</br>2. outside</br> beyond Greek/Latin root extraordinary=beyond ordinary</br>extraterrestrial=outside the Earth</br>extrovert=an outgoing person</br>extradite=to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed Root words Aristotle
1049 1049 geno </br>gene</br>genesis birth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre) Greek/Latin root genealogy=the study of the history of a family</br>generation=all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic=relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital=existing from birth Root words Aristotle
1050 1050 grat pleasing Greek/Latin root gratify=to pleasesomeone</br>grateful=feeling thankful </br>gratuity=a tip</br> token of appreciationin</br>gratiate=to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts Root words Aristotle
1051 1051 loc</br> loq speak Greek/Latin root Grandiloquent=pompous or inflated in language</br>eloquent=speaking beautifully and forcefully</br>loquacious=very talkative</br>circumlocution=roundabout talk</br>elocution=art of clear & expressive speaking</br>locution=talking</br> soliloquy=long solo talk Root words Aristotle
1052 1052 mal</br> male bad</br> evil</br> ill Greek/Latin root malfunction=not functioning properly</br>malevolence=ill will</br>malicious=showing strong ill will</br>malediction=a curse</br>malign=to speak ill about someone</br>maladroit=clumsy</br> tactless Root words Aristotle
1053 1053 meta beyond</br> change</br> between Greek/Latin root metaphysics=study of nature and reality</br>metamorphosis=a complete change of form</br>metastasis=the transmission of disease to other parts of the body. Root words Aristotle
1054 1054 morph shape</br> form Greek/Latin root metamorphosis=complete change of form</br>morphology=the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms</br>amorphous=without distinct shape or form Root words Aristotle
1151 1151 declivity downward slope, as of a hill noun 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> 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1152 1152 dappled spotted; having mottled or spotted skin or coat adj. Syn: spotted, mottled, patterned 1a. The Disney film poster showed Bambi's <b><u>dappled</b> rear</u> with it looking into the camera gracefully </br>1b. The photography made artistic use of the dappled effect of sunlight filtering through the forest trees. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1153 1153 ambul walk</br> move Greek/Latin root ambulance Latin words nko
1154 1154 decrepitude state of collapse caused by illness , old age or neglect (eg. Buildings) noun de "down" + crepitus, "to crack, break"=>state of being broken down by infirmities</br>Syn: dilapidation, deterioration In these modern times, we need to realise that the hollow self-regard of performative life is no preparation for the drama of <u>creeping <b>decrepitude</b></u> when one ages. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1155 1155 arbor tree Greek/Latin root arboreal(pertaining to trees)</br> arboretum(where trees are culitivated)</br> arborcide(killing of trees) Latin words nko
1156 1156 decry express strong disapproval of; disparage verb Old French descrier "cry out, announce"</br>Syn: condemn, excoriate, objurgate, reprobate The liberal news media is constantly trying to <u><b>decry</b> the efforts</u> of the country’s conservative president. 1000 Difficult GRE words Examword
1157 1157 apo</br>apho away</br> off</br> separate Greek/Latin root apogee (furthest away) Latin words nko
1183 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 1184 curr</br> curs run Greek/Latin root current</br> courier</br> Latin words nko
1185 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 1186 caust</br> caut to burn Greek/Latin root caustic soda</br> Latin words nko
1187 1187 cerebr brain Greek/Latin root cerebral</br> Latin words nko
1188 1188 cert sure Greek/Latin root certitude</br> certain</br> Latin words nko
1189 1189 chrys gold</br> yellow Greek/Latin root chrysthanium Latin words nko
1449 1471 disjointed taken apart at the points of connection adj. His <u><b>disjointed</b> argument</u> didn't make much sense Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1450 1472 dismiss stop associating with, to let go, brush aside, declare void, end an encounter verb <u>She <b>dismissed</b> his advances</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1451 1473 dissolution separation into component parts noun same root as dissolve She started divorce proceedings to achieve the <u><b>dissolution</b> of their marriage</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1452 1474 distend cause to expand as if by internal pressure verb Latin dis-=“apart,” + tendere= “to stretch=> <u>The pregrant woman's belly began to <b>distend </b></u>as the baby grew.  Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1453 1475 dormant inactive but capable of becoming active adj. dormir=to sleep The <u><b>dormant</b> volcano errupted</u> after many years of inactivity. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1454 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
1455 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
1476 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
1477 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
1478 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
1479 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
1480 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
1481 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
1482 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
1523 1552 tangential of superficial relevance if any adj. Syn: digressive, irrelevant I hardly ever learn anything in my history class because my teacher always <u>rambles off on a <b>tangential </b>topic</u> that has nothing to do with history. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1524 1553 tirade a speech of violent denunciation noun French tirade "a volley, a shot; a pull; a long speech or passage; a drawing out" (16c.), from tirer "draw out, endure, suffer, When the player got kicked out of the game, he started a tirade which lasted until security escorted him off the court. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1525 1554 truculence stubborn and defiant aggressiveness, a natural disposition to be hostile adj. Syn:aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity The aggressive man’s truculence caused him to be arrested and jailed for disorderly conduct Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1526 1555 unwarranted incapable of being justified or explained adj. Even though it is <u>an <b>unwarranted</b> fea</u>r, I am always afraid of fish touching me while I swim in the water Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1527 1556 veracious habitually speaking the truth adj. Latin: from verus "true"</br>Careful: v<u>o</u>racious <> v<u>e</u>racious !! A voracious appetite makes you want to eat a whole cake. Veracious (with an "e") means truthful, as in a veracious first president who cannot tell a lie “Honest” Abraham Lincoln was known as a <b>veracious</b> president who stood for truth Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1528 1557 vituperative marked by harshly abusive criticism adj. Vituperative criticism is harsh, scathing, even abusive. If a review or assessment is vituperative, it doesn't say "try harder next time." Instead it gives the sense of "go away and never come back." The ungodly, God-like man was as a figure who was <b><u>vituperative</b> and hysterically unforgiving</u>, particularly toward his eleven children Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1529 1558 wary marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adj. same word root as "war"in English and "Gewahr" in Deutsch One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers.</u> Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1530 1559 zealot a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun The original zealots were a group of first-century Jews who were absolutely determined to overthrow Roman rule in Palestine During the middle of the night, a pro-life <b>zealot</b> bombed the abortion clinic and killed two nurses who were working late.   Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1531 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
1532 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
1533 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
1534 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
1535 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
1536 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

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# Words that should be added/modified
| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :---------------- | :-------- | :---------------------- |
| pathological | no.1516 | 2nd number is before break, not after |
| denouement | no.1172 | end of bold delimiter missing in example |
| vociferous | no.1035 | source reads "FT." not "FT" -> fix for easier sorting |
| supposition | no.1430 | end of bold delimiter missing in example, example cuts off |
| aphorism | no.236 | "Time is money" is not just a hackneyed aphorism is an example, should be in the appropriate field |
| circumlocation | no.819 | nedless ) in explanation |
| deterrent | no.1468 | start of underline character corrupted |
| daub | no.1140 | no space in front of bold in example |
| problematic | no.1524 | is that really the definition? seems completely different to "problematisch" in German |
| Word | Occurence | Explanation |
| :---------------- | :-------- | :---------------------- |
| bailiff | no.484 | no space after underline in example |
| portending | definition of baleful | |
| defection | no.1159 | end of underline delimiter missing |
| cogency | no.875 | underline delimiter starts one character too early -> replace "<u> " with " <u>" |
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- _phlegmatic_ has a negative connotation, doesn't it?
- _mendacity_ vs.
- _presage_ vs. _omen_
- _frenetic_ vs _frantic_

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"French à\"at\" (see ad-) + ba(y)er \"be open\" = status is still open/in suspence. The word \"bay\" also come this. </br>Syn: suspense, remission, reserve",
"With the football leagues now <u>in <b>abeyance</b> during Corona crisis</u>, the question now is how and whether the season will finish",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
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"Greek an= \"without\" + odyne \"pain= \"free pain or torment\" \"</br>Syn: bland, inoffensive, innocuous",
"After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a <u>dull and safe <b>anodyne</b> communique</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
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"Syn: swindle, defraud, deceive",
"Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they <b>bilk</b> the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
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"French canard \"a hoax\" literally \"a duck\" </br>Syn: piece of gossip, whisper",
"The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be <u>an embarrassing <b>canard.</b></u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
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"Latinized form of Greek katharsis \" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn: emotional release, relief",
"Crying is a great <u><b>catharsis</b> for releasing pain and anger.</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"The French word for \"closure\", with the \"s\" dropped out, like hopital/hospital",
"You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster.",
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"FT."
"FT"
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"Syn: compilation, anthology",
"The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced <b>compendium</b> of fishermen’s tales and jokes.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Syn: draft, recruit, call up",
"Most Israelis are <u><b>conscripted</b> into the military</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Deutsch: 1. Hauslamm,</br>2. verhätscheln</br>Syn: indulge, pander",
"From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would <u><b>cosset</b> to her child's every whim</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"French coterie \"circle of acquaintances\" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier \"tenant of a cote\" </br>Syn: clique, circle, inner circle",
"He rules through a tight <b>coterie</b> of loyal aides",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy: L. Daguerre",
"He showed her a plate <b>daguerreotype</b> of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus \"wintery\", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Syn: daily, everyday",
"Our body clock follows a <b><u>diurnal</b> rhythm</u>.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Old English dros=\"the scum thrown off metals in smelting\" similar to German Drusen=\"dregs, husks\" </br>Syn: rubbish, junk, debris",
"Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the <b>dross</b> might take more time to get rid of.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Greek dyspeptos \"hard to digest\" dys- \"bad, difficult\" (see dys-) + peptos \"digested\"ic=nature of, like</br> Syn: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)",
"As <b>dyspeptic</b> and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Modern French édifier: \"build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word: edifice=building </br>Syn: educate, instruct, enlighten",
"The Church school aims to <b>edify</b> its pupils mind and spirits",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Latin egressus=\"a going out\"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch: Austritt</br>Syn: departure, exit, withdrawal",
"The data is stored in the <u>router <b>egress</b> queue</u> until it is serialised onto the physical wire",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Deutsch : ersatz</br>Syn: artificial, substitute, imitation",
"During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with <b>ersatz</b> coffee",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"mid English, erst =\"first, at first; once, long ago; till now\" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, \"</br>Syn: old, past, one-time",
"The <b>erstwhile</b> owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Greek eu- \"good\" (see eu-) + phone \"sound, voice\" = well sounding </br>Syn: melodiousness, musicality",
"I was moved by the melodious <b>euphony</b> of the spoken poem",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"Atone for (guilt or sin)",
"verb",
"Latin : ex- \"completely\" + piare \"propitiate, appease\" =>act of making satisfaction or reparation for an offense, atonement, reparation</br>Syn: make amends for, make up for",
"To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three month",
"To <b>expiate</b> for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three months",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"French fracas=\"crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss\" </br>Deutsch: Aufruhr </br>Syn: scuffle, brawl, affray",
"a diplomatic <b>fracas</b> between the quarrelsome nations",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling",
"noun",
"",
"A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad.",
"A <b>frieze</b> on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
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"French fusillade, fusiller \"to shoot\" </br>Syn: salvo, volley, bombardment",
"But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first <b>fusillade</b> in a global currency war",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
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"French gaffe \"clumsy remark\" </br>Syn: blunder, mistake, error",
"Goofy makes <u>non-stop <b>gaffes</b></u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
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"gerontocracy",
"a state, society, or group governed by old people",
"noun",
"",
"But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one.",
"Greek : geron \"old man\" + -cracy \"rule\" =>ruled by old men",
"But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a <b>gerontocracy</b> he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
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"halcyon",
"Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful",
"adj.",
"Syn: happy, golden, idyllic",
"In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them.",
"from Greek mythology, 14 days of calm weather at the winter solstice, when a mythical Kingfisher bird bred on a nest floating on calm seas=>\"calm, quiet, peaceful\"</br> Syn: happy, golden, idyllic, also spelt \"alcyon\"",
"In their <b>halcyon</b> days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
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"hegemony",
"Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others",
"noun",
"Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion",
"Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.",
"Greek hegemon \"leader\" or dominance of one city state over the other</br>Syn: leadership, dominance, dominion",
"Yet if the <b>hegemony</b> of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.</br>Feminists complain about the <u>male <b>hegemony</b></u> of our system",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
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"Hermes, a Greek god, invented a process of making glass airtight, thus the word hermetic</br>Syn: airtight, sealed",
"North Korea is often called the <u><b>\"hermetic</b> kingdom'</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "k4_y,OC=e0",
@ -7837,10 +7837,10 @@
"fields": [
"973",
"heterodox",
"not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs",
"not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs, often in a religious context.",
"adj.",
"Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting",
"Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer.",
"Greek : heteros, \"the other\" + doxa, \"opinion.\"=>non conforming opinion</br>Syn: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting",
"Among those discriminated against for holding <b>heterodox</b> religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@ -8163,7 +8163,7 @@
"ignoble",
"not honorable in character or purpose",
"adj.",
"Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base",
"ignoble meant not noble in old days, which was not a good thing. </br>Syn: dishonorable, unworthy, base",
"Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from <u><b>'ignoble</b> strife'.</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@ -8490,7 +8490,7 @@
"Latin: in- \"into, in, on, upon\" + pugnare \"to fight\"=>attack by argument</br>Syn: call into question, challenge",
"The media vilified the protesters and their cause by<u> <b>impugning</b> their character.</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "n`+=R]m}pH",
@ -8580,7 +8580,7 @@
"Latin: in=in + cis=cut</br>Syn: engrave, etch, carve",
"This 12th-century incense burner is <b>incised</b> with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "PGZaO+f6dq",
@ -8652,7 +8652,7 @@
"Latin incubo, \"nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper\"</br> incubate is linked to this word. </br> Syn: a) demon, devil, fiend b) nightmare c) a complex situation d) disagreeable person, unpleasant person",
"An idea shot through her mind that <u>she might call a policeman to rid her of this <b>incubus</b></u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "k%hg`z?d*2",
@ -9460,7 +9460,7 @@
"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.",
"The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a <u>death <b>knell</b></u> for its business model.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@ -9480,7 +9480,7 @@
"Latin: lacryma \"a tear\"=> tearful</br>was in Stephan's GMAT !</br>Syn: sad, tearful, weepy",
"This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a <b>lachrymose</b> speech or even an appalling outfit.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "q)jMnCT/v5",
@ -9516,7 +9516,7 @@
"Latin lacuna \"hole, pit\" figuratively \"a gap, void, want\" </br>Syn: interval, gap</br> same root as word \"Lake\", \"lagoon\"",
"Discovering the ancient text, historians were sad to discover there was a <b>lacuna</b> in the middle with several missing pages.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "G+DzU$ZC[l",
@ -9534,7 +9534,7 @@
"Syn: castigate, chastise, condemn, correct, objurgate, bawl out, berate, call down, chew up, chide, dress down, jaw, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate",
"Yet the president was <b>lambasted</b> for his otherworldly complacency.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "nM^gAH0JY|",
@ -9547,9 +9547,9 @@
"fields": [
"985",
"larceny",
"Theft of personal property",
"legal term for theft of personal property, involving taking away something away",
"noun",
"Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering",
"Syn: stealing, robbery, pilfering</br>grand larceny = big theft, petty larceny=small theft",
"The <b>larceny</b> charges were dropped when it was discovered he received verbal permission to use the car.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
@ -9781,10 +9781,10 @@
"fields": [
"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.",
"1. a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion, someone who lives life unencumbered by morals</br>2. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained",
"adj., noun",
"Syn1: freethinker, hedonist, profligate</br>Syn2 : debauchee, profligate",
"1. There are aunts for every worldview, from <b>libertine</b> to puritan and from reactionary to radical.</br>2. A new pop archetype has emerged: the female <b>libertine</b> who brushed her teeth “with a bottle of Jack Daniels” before an all-nighter.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT"
],
@ -10110,7 +10110,7 @@
"old Dutch Maelstrom (modern maalstroom), literally \"grinding-stream - zu Deutsch: Mahlstrom</br> Syn: turbulence, tumult, turmoil</br>Syn:vortex, whirlpool",
"“The military is very concerned about getting pulled into the <b><u>maelstrom</b> of politics</u> in an election year in order to push protesters.”",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "HCZj]ej@Qe",
@ -10632,7 +10632,7 @@
"Greek: misein \"to hate\" + anthrōpos \"man\"=>hating mankind</br>Syn: cynicism, hatred of mankind",
"[Labour did not fall into the traps of the old left: <u>confusing individualism for <b>misanthropy.</b></u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "j&]-D34P$4",
@ -10794,7 +10794,7 @@
"mono:one + lith: \"stone\"+ ic:\"nature of, like\"=> being like a massive stone </br>Syn: inflexible, rigid, unbending",
"1. “the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture”</br>2. But evangelicals are not a monolithic worldwide movement",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "eg2IK08fBS",
@ -10974,7 +10974,7 @@
"Greek: myein \"to shut\" + ōps \"eye\" ic=nature of, like=>short-sightedness</br>Syn: short-sighted, insular, small-minded",
"They are also <b>myopic</b>, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "vT*zDT(G-m",
@ -10992,7 +10992,7 @@
"Syn: perigee, the all-time low, zero</br>Antonym: zenith, apogee",
"Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its <b>nadir</b> at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11. 2%",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "G<`>>.chT,",
@ -11100,7 +11100,7 @@
"Greek: neo=new, phyte=grown=>newly grown</br>Syn: beginner, learner, novice, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, newbie, newcomer, starter",
"Even <u>the best golfer in the world was once a <b>neophyte</u></b> at the sport of golf",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "F0{!^}r*lk",
@ -11154,7 +11154,7 @@
"Same word root as \"annoy\" + some=> bad smelling</br>Syn: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant",
"The <u><b>noisome</b> odor</u> of the dump carried for miles.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "sMuSKX9N<J",
@ -11730,7 +11730,7 @@
"Paean was originally a song of praise for Apollo, or Paian as he was sometimes called</br>Syn: song of praise, hymn, alleluia, encomium, eulogy, panegyric,",
"The boy wrote a <b>paean</b> for his dad, praising his many accomplishments.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "CNy[-~3Gw3",
@ -11946,7 +11946,7 @@
"Italian pasticcio \"medley, pastry cake,</br>Syn: mixture, blend, medley",
"The mix of country, pop, and soul music made the album a fascinating <u><b>pastiche</b> of sounds.</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "g[/VEeO(#|",
@ -12144,7 +12144,7 @@
"Latin; per- \"through\" + lucere \"to shine\"=>shine through </br>Syn: comprehensible, understandable",
"A sentence that teaches a new vocabulary word should always be <b>pellucid</b>, that is, its style and meaning should be easily understandable so that you can derive the definition from the sentence",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "hdED7V!H+d",
@ -12504,7 +12504,7 @@
"Deutsch: Pieksen</br> French piquer, \"to prick.\" Thus something that piques you could make you either excited OR angry</br>Syn1: annoyance, displeasure, indignation</br>Syn2:rouse, trigger (interest/curiosity/attention)",
"1. The criticism <b>piqued</b> him and he kept quiet the whole evening</br>2. Hopefully the movie trailer will <u><b>pique</b> the interest</u> of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "C0~*4iAs5.",
@ -13566,7 +13566,7 @@
"same word root as \"quiet\"</br>Syn: inactivity, inertia, latency",
"Any extended period of <b>quiescence</b> was a sure sign that the unusually quiet children were up to no good.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "C(9i:,Kk)D",
@ -13620,7 +13620,7 @@
"Syn: storyteller, spinner of yarns",
"My father was a <b>raconteur</b> of stories of a dog with many strengths, named Pinkly",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "HgpM[vmx.I",
@ -14178,7 +14178,7 @@
"Syn: hopeful, buoyant, assured",
"Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "Ne%o1LjMt?",
@ -14610,7 +14610,7 @@
"Syn: appellation, moniker",
"Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "h|;;_-X/J%",
@ -14700,7 +14700,7 @@
"French/ Latin sopor \"deep sleep\"+ic=nature of, like</br>Syn: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative",
"While <u>alcohol is <b>soporific</b></u> and can help you sleep, it does not take away your problems.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "B5(>vmJQ(T",
@ -15042,7 +15042,7 @@
"Latin: supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn: weak, spineless",
"1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2. After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "IcKF.D3ao$",
@ -15132,7 +15132,7 @@
"Latin: syn-,: together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn: concise, succinct, compressed c",
"At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "Ah:aQ_dQ$R",
@ -15474,7 +15474,7 @@
"In old days, traveling medicine men would come to town and their helper would eat an assumed to be poisonous toad which the doctor would then \"heal\" ? So toad-eater, later toady, was a person who would do anything to please his boss.</br>Syn: be servile towards, grovel to",
"Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "x-Ih~?T{Q`",
@ -15636,7 +15636,7 @@
"Syn: defiant, aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome",
"When my friend drinks too much, he becomes very<u> <b>truculent </b>and will fight anyone.</u>",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "NqyX2FymJ",
@ -15654,7 +15654,7 @@
"Latin turgidus: \"swollen, inflated.\"</br> Syn: overblown, inflated, grandiose, bombastic, declamatory, large, orotund, tumid",
"It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi and churns out <b>turgid</b> propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.</br>2. He looked at the <b>turgid</b> leeches having had their fill of blood",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "KBEEH!ur.a",
@ -15690,7 +15690,7 @@
"Syn: learner, neophyte, newcomer",
"He easily took advantage of the <b>tyro's</b><u> inexperience</u> and beat him easily",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "Csj]F#$g$b",
@ -15726,7 +15726,7 @@
"Old French ombrage \"shade, shadow\"</br>Syn: insult, affront",
"Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, <u>takes <b>umbrage</b> at charges</u> that reforms are lagging",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "RjUnMQ9}^5",
@ -16050,7 +16050,7 @@
"Feom French: Vert-= green<br>Syn: leafy, grassy, lush",
"The lush, <b><u>verdant</b> hills of Ireland</u> are the theme of the song \"the green, green grass of home\"",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "F3Uuj7is(b",
@ -16194,7 +16194,7 @@
"Latin : poison \"virus\"</br> Syn: toxic, deadly, destructive",
"1. He was struck by a <b>virulent</b> insect bite.</br>2. If you get the <u>most <b>virulent</b> form of cancer</u>, you will probably not live longer than three months.</br>Parkhomeko's remark is another example of the <b><u>virulent</b> response</u> to people who oppose leftist orthodoxy.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "L}`H&m&7+=",
@ -16266,7 +16266,7 @@
"Iron Sulphate has a glassy appearance, and was thus called vitriol (vitre=window/glass in French). When Iron Sulphate is heated, it creates sulphuric acid, and thus the link between biting, cruel and glass!</br>Syn: venom, nastiness",
"Given the <b>vitriol</b> that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "l+@NpxRs+$",
@ -16320,7 +16320,7 @@
"Latin : vox \"voice\" + stem of ferre \"to carry,\"Syn: blatant, clamorous, noisy",
"Ten weeks of ever-more <b>vociferous</b> argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now the election date.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "t<B@^]w?Pv",
@ -16662,7 +16662,7 @@
"Greek : xeno- \"foreign, strange\" + -phobia \"fear=> fear of strangers. </br>Syn :",
"Africans in South Africa have repeatedly been victim of <b>xenophobia</b>, which has stunned and hurt them, as they thought the victims of Apartheid would be more tolerant",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "e[qb#p1{_Y",
@ -16680,7 +16680,7 @@
"Gleicher Wortstamm als Deutsch : Joch</br>Syn: bond, tie, subjection",
"The existential consequences of throwing off the <u><b>yoke</b> of religion</u> is debated in many countries.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "QRA!a~8.N<",
@ -18442,7 +18442,7 @@
"outcome; final resolution or clarification of dramatic or narrative plot",
"noun",
"des- \"un-, out\" + nouer/nodus \"to tie, knot\" =>untieing of knot/plot/story",
"Dad had already fallen asleep in front of the TV by the time the <b> denouement was taking place: the big action scene was over and the characters were tieing up loose ends and explaining why the plot eventually turned out the way it did.",
"Dad had already fallen asleep in front of the TV by the time the <b>denouement</b> was taking place: the big action scene was over and the characters were tieing up loose ends and explaining why the plot eventually turned out the way it did.",
"1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword"
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@ -20296,7 +20296,7 @@
"the cognitive process of conjecturing",
"noun",
"Same word root as suppose",
"Without any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b. Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven.",
"Not having any evidence, the teacher’s <b>supposition</b> that Amy had cheated on the exam could not be proven.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Easy",
"Barron"
],
@ -20748,7 +20748,7 @@
"Same root as 'Poor, poverty, \"</br>Syn: scarcity, sparseness, dearth",
"The <u><b>paucity</b> of talent</u> at our school is going to prevent us from having a top-notch concert.",
"Most Difficult",
"FT."
"FT"
],
"flags": 0,
"guid": "Q27L<~K{/0",
@ -21250,7 +21250,7 @@
"something immaterial that interferes with action or progress",
"noun",
"Latin: de \"away\" + terrere \"frighten, fill with fear\"",
"North Korea is proud of its >u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal",
"North Korea is proud of its <u>nuclear <b>deterrent</u></b> arsenal",
"Hi Freq. GRE Medium",
"Barron"
],
@ -22096,7 +22096,7 @@
"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.",
"1. the lab. Technician worked in a <b><u>pathological</b> laboratory</u> </br>2. The thief was a <b>pathological</b> liar.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -22237,10 +22237,10 @@
"fields": [
"1524",
"problematic",
"making great mental demands",
"1. posing a problem, tough, hard to solve</br>2. uncertain </br>3. open to question or debate",
"adj.",
"",
"Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job.",
"Syn:baffling, elusive, knotty, problematical, tough, difficult, hard",
"1. Finding enough volunteers to work at the shelter can be <b>problematic</b> since it’s not a paying job. </br>2.",
"Hi Freq. GRE Hard",
"Barron"
],
@ -23785,10 +23785,10 @@
"fields": [
"236",
"aphorism",
"definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion.</br>“Time is money” is not just a hackneyed aphorism",
"definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion.",
"noun",
"",
"\"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones\" is a good example of an <b>aphorism.</b>",
"1a. \"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones\" is a good example of an <b>aphorism.</b>1b.</br>“Time is money” is not just a hackneyed aphorism",
"1000 Difficult GRE words",
"Examword"
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@ -25551,7 +25551,7 @@
"circumlocution",
"indirect or roundabout expression; evasion in speech or writing",
"noun",
"Latin: circum \"around, round about\" ) + locutionem \"a speaking,=>round about way of speaking",
"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"
@ -26362,7 +26362,7 @@
"smear as with paint; apply with quick or crude strokes to surface; make crude paintings",
"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",
"Examword"
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