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1 "-(o)logy" "study,science,theory" "noun " "from para- ""contrary to"" (see para- (1)) + doxa ""opinion," "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU" 1 "strut" "study,science,theory" "noun " "from para- ""contrary to"" (see para- 1.) + doxa ""opinion," "biology</br> archeology" "Suffix" "MSU"
2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 2 "a</br>an" "without</br> not " "Greek/Latin root" " Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration" "asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 3 "ab</br>abs</br>a" "apart</br> away from " "Greek/Latin root" "Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin : ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn : belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 820 "abasement" "humiliation or degradation" "noun" " Latin : ad ""to, toward"" + bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense is archaic/obsolete, only figurative sense valid today </br>Syn : belittlement, disgrace" "Repeated <b><u>abasement</b> and humiliation</u> by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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595 "canker" "corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2.anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3.disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off" " noun" "Same word root as cancer" "1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths.</br>2.My parents ight complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood.</br>3.When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 595 "canker" "corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2.anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3.disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off" " noun" "Same word root as cancer" "1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths.</br>2.My parents ight complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood.</br>3.When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
132 "canon" " accepted rules and tenets of a discipline" "noun" """canon written with 1 ""n"" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs ! <br> n. sacred works/scripture;<br> in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline" "At the same time, <u><b>canon</b> law is part of the temporal legal system</u>, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 132 "canon" " accepted rules and tenets of a discipline" "noun" """canon written with 1 ""n"" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs ! <br> n. sacred works/scripture;<br> in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline" "At the same time, <u><b>canon</b> law is part of the temporal legal system</u>, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
834 "canonical" "(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon" "adj." "Syn : established, authoritative" "The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same <b>canonical</b> works by European men from centuries past." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 834 "canonical" "(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon" "adj." "Syn : established, authoritative" "The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same <b>canonical</b> works by European men from centuries past." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
596 "cantankerous" "ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 596 "cantankerous" "ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious" " adj." "Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible." "The <u><b>cantankerous</b>old ma</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
606 "cantata" "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 606 "cantata" "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually relgious" " noun" "Latin cantare ""to sing""" "Bach wrote many famous cantata's, the most famous being number 140." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1168 "cap</br>capt</br>cept" "take</br> hold" "Greek/Latin root" "In old legal documents determining seizure of assets</br> the header was entitled ""document of caption""- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text " "captivity</br> captive</br> capture</br> captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults)</br> captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1168 "cap</br>capt</br>cept" "take</br> hold" "Greek/Latin root" "In old legal documents determining seizure of assets</br> the header was entitled ""document of caption""- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text " "captivity</br> captive</br> capture</br> captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults)</br> captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
612 "capacious" "capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 612 "capacious" "capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy" " adj." "same word root as ""capacity""" "Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
133 "capacity" " the capability to perform a particular action or fulfill a given function" "noun" "n. a particular position or role " " she served in an <u>advisory <b>capacity</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 133 "capacity" " the capability to perform a particular action or fulfill a given function" "noun" "n. a particular position or role " " she served in an <u>advisory <b>capacity</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
614 "caper" "crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 614 "caper" "crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1169 "capit" "head</br> main" "Greek/Latin root" "capitulate</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1169 "capit" "head</br> main" "Greek/Latin root" "capitulate</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
619 "capitalize" "to use something to one's benefit for advantage" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 619 "capitalize" "1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters" " verb" "1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
134 "caprice" "an impulsive act" "noun" "French caprice=""whim""" "Because John <u>did not think before acting,</u> he could spend years in prison for a silly <b>caprice.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 134 "caprice" "an impulsive act" "noun" "French caprice=""whim""" "Because John <u>did not think before acting,</u> he could spend years in prison for a silly <b>caprice.</b>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
835 "capricious" "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical" "adj." "Syn : fickle, inconstant, changeable" "The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 835 "capricious" "given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical" "adj." "Syn : fickle, inconstant, changeable" "The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
625 "captious" "intended to confuse in an argument" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 625 "captious" "nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument" " adj." "Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding." "When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
629 "carapace" "hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 629 "carapace" "hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles" " noun" "French carapace ""tortoise shell""" "The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1180 "card" "heart" "Greek/Latin root" "cardio</br> cardiac arrest</br>cardiogram</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1180 "card" "heart" "Greek/Latin root" "cardio</br> cardiac arrest</br>cardiogram</br>" "Latin words" "nko"
638 "careen" "lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 638 "careen" "lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side" " verb" "Middle French carene ""keel""" "I yelled as I saw <u>my drunk neighbor <b>careen</b> his car</u> into his house." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1170 "carn" "flesh" "Greek/Latin root" "carnivor</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1170 "carn" "flesh" "Greek/Latin root" "carnivor</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
650 "carnage" "massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 650 "carnage" "massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle" " noun" "Syn: butchery, mass murder, massacre, slaughter" "The suicide bomber left immeasurable <b>carnage</b> in the mall." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
137 "castigate" " to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severely" "verb" "Latin castigatus""to correct, set right; purify; chastise, punish"" from castus ""pure"" + agere ""to do" "The boss <u>misused performance reviews</u> to <b>castigate</b> his employees" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 137 "castigate" " to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severely" "verb" "Latin castigatus""to correct, set right; purify; chastise, punish"" from castus ""pure"" + agere ""to do" "The boss <u>misused performance reviews</u> to <b>castigate</b> his employees" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1463 "castigation" "harsh verbal reprimand" "noun" "The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1463 "castigation" "harsh verbal reprimand" "noun" "The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1185 "cata" "down</br> against completely</br> intensive</br> according to" "Greek/Latin root" "catabatic wind(downslope)</br> catapult(throw against intensely) catastrophe(intense against what is expected)</br> catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)</br> cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)</br> cataclasm(great breaking down)</br> cathode(lower negative pole)</br> catheter(lets down liquid out of body)</br> catacomb(underground burial place)</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1185 "cata" "down</br> against</br> completely</br> intensive</br> according to" "Greek/Latin root" "catabatic wind(downslope)</br> catapult(throw against intensely)</br> catastrophe(intense against what is expected)</br> catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)</br> cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)</br> cataclasm(great breaking down)</br> cathode(lower negative pole)</br> catheter(lets down liquid out of body)</br> catacomb(underground burial place)</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 661 "cataclysm" "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water" " noun" "Greekrom kata ""down"" + klyzein : to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood" "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
944 "catalyst" " a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze)" "noun" "Syn : stimulus, impetus, spark" "Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 944 "catalyst" " a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze)" "noun" "Syn : stimulus, impetus, spark" "Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of charact" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
666 "cataract" "disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 666 "cataract" "disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness" " noun" "Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye.</u>" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
673 "categorical" "absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 673 "categorical" "absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories" " adj." "Syn: categoric, flat, unconditional" "My boss's <u><b>categorical</b> denial</u> let me know there was no need to ask again. " "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn : emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger." "Most Difficult" "FT" 945 "catharsis" " the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions" "noun" " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn : emotional release, relief" "Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger." "Most Difficult" "FT"
679 "caulk" "make watertight by filling in cracks" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 679 "caulk" "make watertight by filling in cracks" " verb" "Deutsch Wortstamm : Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel" "He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1186 "caust</br> caut" "to burn" "Greek/Latin root" "caustic soda</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1186 "caust</br> caut" "to burn" "Greek/Latin root" "caustic soda</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
141 "caustic" " corrosive. capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical:adj. bitterly sarcastic" "adj." " + ic=""nature of, like""</br>" "His <b><u>caustic</b> remarks</u> spoiled the mood of the party" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 141 "caustic" " corrosive. capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical:adj. bitterly sarcastic" "adj." " + ic=""nature of, like""</br>" "His <b><u>caustic</b> remarks</u> spoiled the mood of the party" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
681 "cavil" "criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 681 "cavil" "criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections" " verb" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
694 "celerity" "swiftness of action or motion; speed" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 694 "celerity" "swiftness of action or motion; speed" " noun" "celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root ""celer"" = swift." "Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
142 "censure" " to express intense condemnation, an official reprimand" "verb" " French, censurer. </br>Do not confuse with ""censor""(=prevent publication)</br> Do not confuse with ""sensor""(=something that senses/measures"")" "Since the marine left base without permission, he is <u>expecting both a censure and punishment</u> when he returns tomorrow." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 142 "censure" " to express intense condemnation, an official reprimand" "verb" " French, censurer. </br>Do not confuse with ""censor""(=prevent publication)</br> Do not confuse with ""sensor""(=something that senses/measures"")" "Since the marine left base without permission, he is <u>expecting both a censure and punishment</u> when he returns tomorrow." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1173 "cent" "hundred" "Greek/Latin root" "centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1173 "cent" "hundred" "Greek/Latin root" "centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1187 "cerebr" "brain" "Greek/Latin root" "cerebral</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1187 "cerebr" "brain" "Greek/Latin root" "cerebral</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
698 "cerebral" "intellectual rather than emotional" " adj." "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 698 "cerebral" "intellectual rather than emotional" " adj." "French cérébral : pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929" "John generally made </u><b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
700 "cerebration" "act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity" " noun" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword" 700 "cerebration" "act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity" " noun" "Latin cerebrum ""brain""</br>Syn: intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process" "After several hours of <b>cerebration</b>, the mentally drained writer decided to take a break from working on the article" "1000 Difficult GRE word" "Examword"
1188 "cert" "sure" "Greek/Latin root" "certitude</br> certain</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1188 "cert" "sure" "Greek/Latin root" "certitude</br> certain</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
836 "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender" "noun" "Syn : jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 836 "chauvinism" " Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender" "noun" "Syn : jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism" "As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
143 "chauvinist" " someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one, exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice" "noun" "French : chauvinisme, after behaviour of N. Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon who idolized Napoleon long after he was history" "<u>His sister was <b>chauvinist</b> when it comes to feminism</u>, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 143 "chauvinist" " someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one, exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice" "noun" "French : chauvinisme, after behaviour of N. Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon who idolized Napoleon long after he was history" "<u>His sister was <b>chauvinist</b> when it comes to feminism</u>, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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150 "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 150 "cide" "kill " "Greek/Latin root" "Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1380 "circum" "word-forming element meaning (all)around , round about on all sides" "Latin Prefix" "circumnavigate: sail around the globe</br>circumpolar: surround one of the poles</br>circumscribe: to make a circle around= to encompass</br>circumspect: looking around from all sides=suspect</br>circumvent: to go around</br>circumvolve: to turn or to cause to roll around" "Circa, circuit, circumcision, circus, circumference, circumspection, circumstance</br> circadian: about a day</br>circumambient: surroundings</br> circumambulate: to walk around</br>circumbendibus: a round about way - round the bend</br>circumcise: cut around</br>circumflex: sign bent around</br> circumfluent:a fluid flowing around</br>circumjacent:bordering on every side</br>circumlocution: a round about way of speaking, ie. elusive" "Latin words" "nko" 1380 "circum" "word-forming element meaning (all)around , round about on all sides" "Latin Prefix" "circumnavigate: sail around the globe</br>circumpolar: surround one of the poles</br>circumscribe: to make a circle around= to encompass</br>circumspect: looking around from all sides=suspect</br>circumvent: to go around</br>circumvolve: to turn or to cause to roll around" "Circa, circuit, circumcision, circus, circumference, circumspection, circumstance</br> circadian: about a day</br>circumambient: surroundings</br> circumambulate: to walk around</br>circumbendibus: a round about way - round the bend</br>circumcise: cut around</br>circumflex: sign bent around</br> circumfluent:a fluid flowing around</br>circumjacent:bordering on every side</br>circumlocution: a round about way of speaking, ie. elusive" "Latin words" "nko"
837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj." "Syn : cautious, wary, careful" "This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 837 "circumspect" "Wary and unwilling to take risks" "adj." "Syn : cautious, wary, careful" "This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1073 "cis" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "incision</br> precision" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1073 "cis (sometimes scis)" "cut" "Greek/Latin root" "incision</br> precision" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1177 "clin" "lean</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "word-forming element meaning ""slope</br> slant</br> incline" "incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1177 "clin" "lean</br> bend" "Greek/Latin root" "word-forming element meaning ""slope</br> slant</br> incline" "incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
946 "cloture" " (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote" "noun" "The French word for ""closure"", with the ""s"" dropped out, like hopital/hospital" "You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster." "Most Difficult" "FT" 946 "cloture" " (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote" "noun" "The French word for ""closure"", with the ""s"" dropped out, like hopital/hospital" "You need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster." "Most Difficult" "FT"
838 "coalesce" "Come together and form one mass or whole" "verb" "Syn : merge, unite, fuse" "As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 838 "coalesce" "Come together and form one mass or whole" "verb" "Syn : merge, unite, fuse" "As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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196 "deft" " skill, acumen, manual dexterity" "adj." "unclear origin" "The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 196 "deft" " skill, acumen, manual dexterity" "adj." "unclear origin" "The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
197 "deign" "Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity" "verb" "Syn : come down one's high horse" "If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight." "Least Difficult" "FT" 197 "deign" "Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity" "verb" "Syn : come down one's high horse" "If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight." "Least Difficult" "FT"
198 "delineate" " 1. to describe very accurately, to clearly describe or portray something</br>2. to clearly demarcate a boundary, to render an outline" "verb" "Latin : de- ""completely""+ lineare ""draw lines," "1.<u>While I cannot <b>delineate</b></u> the style of car she drove, <u>I can </u>give you the license plate number. </br>2. <u>Jason put a fence up to <b>delineate</b> his property</u> from his neighbor’" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 198 "delineate" " 1. to describe very accurately, to clearly describe or portray something</br>2. to clearly demarcate a boundary, to render an outline" "verb" "Latin : de- ""completely""+ lineare ""draw lines," "1.<u>While I cannot <b>delineate</b></u> the style of car she drove, <u>I can </u>give you the license plate number. </br>2. <u>Jason put a fence up to <b>delineate</b> his property</u> from his neighbor’" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1384 "demi" "half" "Prefix" "word-forming element meaning ""half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br>"" used in technical terms French" "demigod</br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1384 "demi" "half" "Prefix" "word-forming element meaning half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br> used in technical terms </br> French" "demigod" "Latin words" "nko"
199 "demos" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "democracy</br> demographic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 199 "demos" "people " "Greek/Latin root" "democracy</br> demographic " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
843 "demur" "to object or protest to something" "verb" "demur from French/Latin : de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn : object, take exception, take issue" "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 843 "demur" "to object or protest to something" "verb" "demur from French/Latin : de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn : object, take exception, take issue" "Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1372 "demure </br> demur" "demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)" "noun, verb" "1. demur from French/Latin : de=completely + mor (as in moratium)=> to linger, to tarry</br>2. demure is an old French surname, with "" de mû"", which means ""ripe/mature""" "Even though she was of <u>quiet <b>demure</b></u>, the secretary <b><u>demurred</b> to</u> bring coffee for her bos" "Easily confused words" "Khan" 1372 "demure </br> demur" "demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)" "noun, verb" "1. demur from French/Latin : de=completely + mor (as in moratium)=> to linger, to tarry</br>2. demure is an old French surname, with "" de mû"", which means ""ripe/mature""" "Even though she was of <u>quiet <b>demure</b></u>, the secretary <b><u>demurred</b> to</u> bring coffee for her bos" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
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1373 "discreet </br> discrete" "discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret </br> discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate" "adj." "Swiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank account" "Easily confused words" "Khan" 1373 "discreet </br> discrete" "discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret </br> discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate" "adj." "Swiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank account" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
230 "discrepancy" " a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the same" "noun" "dis= ""apart, off"" + crepare=""to rattle, crack""" "The police were <u>confused by the <b>discrepancy</b> between</u> the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 230 "discrepancy" " a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the same" "noun" "dis= ""apart, off"" + crepare=""to rattle, crack""" "The police were <u>confused by the <b>discrepancy</b> between</u> the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
231 "disingenuous" "not candid or sincere, generally by pretending one knows less than one actually does" "adj." "from dis- ""opposite of"" + ingenuous(=naïve)</br>Syn : dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous" "The detective was a <b><u>disingenuous</b> man who played dumb to trick others</u> into confessing" "Least Difficult" "FT" 231 "disingenuous" "not candid or sincere, generally by pretending one knows less than one actually does" "adj." "from dis- ""opposite of"" + ingenuous(=naïve)</br>Syn : dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous" "The detective was a <b><u>disingenuous</b> man who played dumb to trick others</u> into confessing" "Least Difficult" "FT"
232 "disinterested / uninterested" " disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare" "adj." "if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored." "1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 232 "disinterested / uninterested" "1. disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare</br>2. uninterested = not interested" "adj." "if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored." "1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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" 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"
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" 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"
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" 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"
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957 "edify" "Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually" "verb" "Modern French édifier: ""build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building </br>Syn : educate, instruct, enlighten" "The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits" "Most Difficult" "FT" 957 "edify" "Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually" "verb" "Modern French édifier: ""build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building </br>Syn : educate, instruct, enlighten" "The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits" "Most Difficult" "FT"
259 "-ee" "one who receives the action " "noun " "employee</br> nominee</br> refugee " "Suffix" "MSU" 259 "-ee" "one who receives the action " "noun " "employee</br> nominee</br> refugee " "Suffix" "MSU"
260 "effect </br> affect" "affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio" "noun, verb" "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling" "The most <u>common side <b>effects</b> </u>of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system." "Easily confused words" "MSU" 260 "effect </br> affect" "affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio" "noun, verb" "affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling" "The most <u>common side <b>effects</b> </u>of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system." "Easily confused words" "MSU"
1450 "effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONS 1" "However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like ""change"" or ""solution."" To effect change/ to effect for a solution. " "noun, verb" "The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution=bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change=modify the intended change" "Easily confused words" "MSU" 1450 "effect </br> affect </br>exceptions 1" "However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like ""change"" or ""solution."" To effect change/ to effect for a solution. " "noun, verb" "The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution=bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change=modify the intended change" "Easily confused words" "MSU"
1451 "effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONS 2" "however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. " "noun, verb" "The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) " "Easily confused words" "MSU" 1451 "effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2" "however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. " "noun, verb" "The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) " "Easily confused words" "MSU"
262 "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "Latin : efficacia ""efficacy, efficiency""" "The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 262 "efficacy" "effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect" "noun" "Latin : efficacia ""efficacy, efficiency""" "The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
855 "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person" "noun" "Syn : statue, statuette, figure" "The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 855 "effigy" " a sculpture or model of a person" "noun" "Syn : statue, statuette, figure" "The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj., noun" "Latin : ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU" 263 "effluent" "the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)" "adj., noun" "Latin : ex ""out"" + fluere ""to flow""" "Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned" "Common GRE" "MSU"
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325 "extant" "in existence, still existing: " "adj." "Syn : living, still existing, remaining" "The only <b>extant</b> representative of that species." "Common GRE" "MSU" 325 "extant" "in existence, still existing: " "adj." "Syn : living, still existing, remaining" "The only <b>extant</b> representative of that species." "Common GRE" "MSU"
326 "extant </br> extent" "extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something" "adj." "The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known." "Easily confused words" "MSU" 326 "extant </br> extent" "extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something" "adj." "The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known." "Easily confused words" "MSU"
863 "extol" "Praise enthusiastically" "verb" "Syn : go wild about, wax lyrical about" "This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 863 "extol" "Praise enthusiastically" "verb" "Syn : go wild about, wax lyrical about" "This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1048 "extra (part 1 of 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" 1048 "extra (part 1 of 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"
1389 "extra (part 2 of 2)" "out of</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell)" "Latin words" "nko" 1389 "extra (part 2 of 2." "out of</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell)" "Latin words" "nko"
327 "extraneous" " irrelevant or superfluous" "adj." "If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 327 "extraneous" " irrelevant or superfluous" "adj." "If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
328 "extrapolate" " to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts" "verb" "The scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 328 "extrapolate" " to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts" "verb" "The scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1079 "fac</br> fact" "do</br> make" "Greek/Latin root" "facsimile</br> manufacture" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1079 "fac</br> fact" "do</br> make" "Greek/Latin root" "facsimile</br> manufacture" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
@@ -649,7 +649,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
375 "guile" "skillful deceit: " "noun" "(v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations)" "The <u>devious conman well known for his <b>guile</b>. </u>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 375 "guile" "skillful deceit: " "noun" "(v. bequile; adj: beguiling. Note, however, that these two words have an additional meaning: to charm (v.) or charming (adj:), while the word guile does not generally have any such positive connotations)" "The <u>devious conman well known for his <b>guile</b>. </u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "The peasant's simple guileless comments made for refereshing talk" "Common GRE" "MSU" 377 "guileless" "honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)" "adj." "The peasant's simple guileless comments made for refereshing talk" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1112 "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adj." "of uncertain origin" "The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him." "Common GRE" "Kaplan" 1112 "gullible" "easily persuaded to believe something" "adj." "of uncertain origin" "The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him." "Common GRE" "Kaplan"
378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "(2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack." "Homonym" "MSU" 378 "hack" "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer." "verb" "(2. Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack." "Homonym" "MSU"
379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana" "adj." "Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : ""used many times over that it has become uninteresting""" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 379 "hackneyed" "overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana" "adj." "Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : ""used many times over that it has become uninteresting""" "Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." "Syn : happy, golden, idyllic" "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT" 970 "halcyon" "Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful" "adj." "Syn : happy, golden, idyllic" "In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them." "Most Difficult" "FT"
879 "hapless" "(Especially of a person) unfortunate" "adj." "Syn : unlucky, luckless, out of luck" "By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 879 "hapless" "(Especially of a person) unfortunate" "adj." "Syn : unlucky, luckless, out of luck" "By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
@@ -777,7 +777,7 @@ Fairies are often depicted wearing a <b>gossamer</b> or tattered clothes" "Least
452 "intractable" "difficult to manage or mold" "adj." "in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild 452 "intractable" "difficult to manage or mold" "adj." "in=not + tract= manage (like contract) => not manageable</br> Syn: a) defiant, noncompliant b) disobedient c) obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate d) untamed, wild
e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable" "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) unmalleable" "1. Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable</br>2. It took six paramedics to handle the intractable task of lifting the eight hundred pound woman." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1501 "intransigence" "stubborn refusal to compromise or change" "noun" "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1501 "intransigence" "stubborn refusal to compromise or change" "noun" "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "I can’t understand Rachel’s <b>intransigence</b>, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect. " " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
454 "intransigent" " uncompromising, obstinate s tubborn, immovable, unwilling to change: " "adj." "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 454 "intransigent" " uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, immovable, unwilling to change: " "adj." "in- : ""not,"" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness" "He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
455 "intrepid" " bold and adventurous" "adj." "in- ""not"" + trepidus ""alarmed,tremble"".=> no fear </br> same root as trepidation=fear" "To be an astronaut, you must be an <b>intrepid</b> person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 455 "intrepid" " bold and adventurous" "adj." "in- ""not"" + trepidus ""alarmed,tremble"".=> no fear </br> same root as trepidation=fear" "To be an astronaut, you must be an <b>intrepid</b> person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1502 "inundate" "fill or cover completely, usually with water, but increasingly with information, work etc. " "verb" " Latin : inundare ""to overflow, run over, to flood"" </br> Syn : deluge, submerge, fill, fill up" "The Black writer was <b>inundated</b> with calls from movie industry executives looking for Black editors to hire" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1502 "inundate" "fill or cover completely, usually with water, but increasingly with information, work etc. " "verb" " Latin : inundare ""to overflow, run over, to flood"" </br> Syn : deluge, submerge, fill, fill up" "The Black writer was <b>inundated</b> with calls from movie industry executives looking for Black editors to hire" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1503 "inured" "made tough by habitual exposure" "adj." "contracted from phrase : (put) in ure = put in use, now meaning ""toughen or harden by experience </br> Syn: enured, hardened, tough, toughened" "People in northern regions are <b>inured</b> to the cold weather, and some will even jump into freezing water on occasion.</br>a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind- inured" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1503 "inured" "made tough by habitual exposure" "adj." "contracted from phrase : (put) in ure = put in use, now meaning ""toughen or harden by experience </br> Syn: enured, hardened, tough, toughened" "People in northern regions are <b>inured</b> to the cold weather, and some will even jump into freezing water on occasion.</br>a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind- inured" " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
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479 "liber" "free</br> book " "Greek/Latin root" "liberty</br> library</br> liberal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 479 "liber" "free</br> book " "Greek/Latin root" "liberty</br> library</br> liberal " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
986 "libertine" "a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion" "adj." "Syn : freethinker, hedonist, profligate" "There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical." "Most Difficult" "FT" 986 "libertine" "a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion" "adj." "Syn : freethinker, hedonist, profligate" "There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical." "Most Difficult" "FT"
480 "lied" "1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad." "verb, noun" "Selbsterklaerend" "2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied." "Homonym" "MSU" 480 "lied" "1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad." "verb, noun" "Selbsterklaerend" "2. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied." "Homonym" "MSU"
892 "limpid" "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) 2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable" "adj." "Syn : 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable" "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 892 "limpid" "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable" "adj." "Syn : 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable" "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1247 "lip" "fat" "Greek/Latin root" "liposuction</br> lipid</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1247 "lip" "fat" "Greek/Latin root" "liposuction</br> lipid</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring!" "Least Difficult" "FT" 765 "listless" "(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm" "adj." "Syn : lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical" "As the professor went on and on and on, <u>the students becoming increasingly <b>listless</u></b>, one even fell asleep and started snoring!" "Least Difficult" "FT"
482 "litigation" " legal proceedings" "noun" "Latin : act of carrying on a lawsuit" "Charles <u>entered into <b>litigation</u></b> when he opened a civil suit, attempting to hold his former employer liable for withholding wages" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 482 "litigation" " legal proceedings" "noun" "Latin : act of carrying on a lawsuit" "Charles <u>entered into <b>litigation</u></b> when he opened a civil suit, attempting to hold his former employer liable for withholding wages" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1237 "luc</br> lum" "light" "Greek/Latin root" "luminary</br> lucifer</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1237 "luc</br> lum" "light" "Greek/Latin root" "luminary</br> lucifer</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1250 "lud</br> lus" "play" "Greek/Latin root" "allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude." "Latin words" "nko" 1250 "lud</br> lus" "play" "Greek/Latin root" "allude, allusion, collude, collusion, delude, delusion, elude, elusive, illusion, illusory, interlude, ludicrous, prelude." "Latin words" "nko"
488 "lugubrious" "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" "adj." "Latin lugubris ""mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,""</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad" "After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months" "Common GRE" "MSU" 488 "lugubrious" "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" "adj." "Latin lugubris ""mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,""</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad" "After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months" "Common GRE" "MSU"
489 "lumber" "1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace." "noun, verb" "(2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. " "Homonym" "MSU" 489 "lumber" "1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace." "noun, verb" "(2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. " "Homonym" "MSU"
490 "luminous" "softly bright or radiant" "adj." "Latin luminosus ""shining, full of light, conspicuous,""" "One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 490 "luminous" "softly bright or radiant" "adj." "Latin luminosus ""shining, full of light, conspicuous,""" "One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
768 "lurid" "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms" "adj." "Latin lūridis, ""ghastly, pale yellow,"" </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. " "She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination." "Least Difficult" "FT" 768 "lurid" "Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms" "adj." "Latin lūridis, ""ghastly, pale yellow,"" </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. " "She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination." "Least Difficult" "FT"
491 "-ly" "like " "adv." "clearly</br> fearlessly " "Suffix" "MSU" 491 "-ly" "like " "adv." "clearly</br> fearlessly " "Suffix" "MSU"
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506 "micro" "small " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> micron</br> micrometer</br> microorganism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 506 "micro" "small " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> micron</br> micrometer</br> microorganism " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1261 "migr" "wander" "Greek/Latin root" "migrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
897 "milieu" " a person’s social environment" "noun" "Syn : sphere, background, backdrop" "Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 897 "milieu" " a person’s social environment" "noun" "Syn : sphere, background, backdrop" "Armed with a view of themselves in a seething milieu of particles careening around a stretchy space-time, readers are reminded they are 'an integral part of the world which we perceive.'" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
507 "milk" "1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. </br>2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit." "noun, verb" "(2) John became very good at <b><u>milking</b> his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get.</u>" "Homonym" "MSU" 507 "milk" "1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. </br>2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit." "noun, verb" "(2. John became very good at <b><u>milking</b> his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get.</u>" "Homonym" "MSU"
770 "mince" "Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval" "verb" "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" "President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals." "Least Difficult" "FT" 770 "mince" "Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval" "verb" "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" "President Barack Obama didn’t <u><b>mince</b> his words</u> in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals." "Least Difficult" "FT"
771 "minion" "a follower or underling of a powerful person" "noun" "Syn : henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai" "Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content." "Least Difficult" "FT" 771 "minion" "a follower or underling of a powerful person" "noun" "Syn : henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai" "Its <b>minions</b> have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1262 "mir" "Look" "Greek/Latin root" "mirage</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1262 "mir" "Look" "Greek/Latin root" "mirage</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
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774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Syn : sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months." "Least Difficult" "FT" 774 "morose" "Sullen and ill-tempered, feeling sad, in a bad mood, and not wanting to talk to anyone" "adj." "Syn : sullen, sulky, gloomy" "When her dog died, the little girl was <b>morose</b> for months." "Least Difficult" "FT"
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" 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"
1265 "mot</br> move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, " "Latin words" "nko" 1265 "mot</br> move" "move" "Greek/Latin root" "motor, motion, locomotive, promotion, demotion, " "Latin words" "nko"
520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "Syn: scarf" "(2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU" 520 "muffler" "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth." "noun" "Syn: scarf" "(2. Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter." "Homonym" "MSU"
1091 "multi" "many" "Greek/Latin root" "multiply" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1091 "multi" "many" "Greek/Latin root" "multiply" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
521 "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adj." "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: ""of this world, worldly, terrestrial"" " "Going about his everyday routine, <u>the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 521 "mundane" " everyday, boring" "adj." "Old French mondain/Latinmondulus: ""of this world, worldly, terrestrial"" " "Going about his everyday routine, <u>the man’s <b>mundane</b> schedule had him bored to tears.</u>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
522 "munificent" " very generous" "adj." "Syn : bountiful, lavish, handsome" "Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 522 "munificent" " very generous" "adj." "Syn : bountiful, lavish, handsome" "Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can join in. The initial awards for physics, for example, were followed by equally munificent prizes in life sciences and mathematics." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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901 "nascent" "just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential" "adj." "Latin: nat=birth + escent= emerging from => just coming into existence</br>Syn : emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning" "Weakening the legislature in a <b>nascent</b> democracy will not fix corruption by itself." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 901 "nascent" "just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential" "adj." "Latin: nat=birth + escent= emerging from => just coming into existence</br>Syn : emerging</br> beginning</br> dawning" "Weakening the legislature in a <b>nascent</b> democracy will not fix corruption by itself." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1055 "nat" "born" "Greek/Latin root" "innate=included since birth</br>nascent=starting to develop </br>natal=relating to birth</br>natural=gotten at birth</br> not afterward" "Root words" "Aristotle" 1055 "nat" "born" "Greek/Latin root" "innate=included since birth</br>nascent=starting to develop </br>natal=relating to birth</br>natural=gotten at birth</br> not afterward" "Root words" "Aristotle"
902 "natty" "(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable" "adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""nett""</br>Syn : stylish, dapper, debonair" "Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 902 "natty" "(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable" "adj." "Gleicher Wortstamm wie ""nett""</br>Syn : stylish, dapper, debonair" "Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1271 "nav" "ship" "Greek/Latin root" "navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, n" "Latin words" "nko" 1271 "nav" "ship" "Greek/Latin root" "navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy" "Latin words" "nko"
525 "nefarious" "wicked</br> evil: " "adj." "Latin: ne- ""not"" + fas ""right, lawful""=>""wicked in the extreme""</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked" "Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 525 "nefarious" "wicked</br> evil: " "adj." "Latin: ne- ""not"" + fas ""right, lawful""=>""wicked in the extreme""</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked" "Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1272 "neg" "deny" "Greek/Latin root" "negate</br> negative</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1272 "neg" "deny" "Greek/Latin root" "negate</br> negative</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1512 "negate" "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 2. deny the truth of 3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with" "verb" "backforming of negation :""deny, make negative or null,"" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie" "1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1512 "negate" "1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 2. deny the truth of 3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with" "verb" "backforming of negation :""deny, make negative or null,"" </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie" "1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1306 "pyr" "fire" "Greek/Latin root" "pyromaniac</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
788 "pyre" " a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony" "noun" "The tribesmen were <u>burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies." "Least Difficult" "FT" 788 "pyre" " a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony" "noun" "The tribesmen were <u>burned on a <b>pyre</u></b> so the evil spirits could not capture their bodies." "Least Difficult" "FT"
789 "quack" " a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field" "noun" "Syn : swindler, charlatan, fraud" "The <b>quack</b> claimed that consuming a few daily teaspoons of his miraculous snake oil would prevent and cure any signs of the Corona virus" "Least Difficult" "FT" 789 "quack" " a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field" "noun" "Syn : swindler, charlatan, fraud" "The <b>quack</b> claimed that consuming a few daily teaspoons of his miraculous snake oil would prevent and cure any signs of the Corona virus" "Least Difficult" "FT"
637 "qualification" "1.the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2.an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3.a statement that limits or restricts some claim" "noun" "1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3.Newton's laws are still valid, <>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 637 "qualification" "1 .The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim" "noun" "1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>2. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3. Newton's laws are still valid, <u>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc. " "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1530 "qualified" "1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid" "adj. " "1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1530 "qualified" "1. meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task</br>2. limiting conditions that modify a statement or make it no longer valid" "adj. " "1. As the student saw himself <u><b>qualified</b> for the job</u>, he sent in his resumé</br>2. Newton's laws are still generally valid and applicable, <b><u>qualified</b> only by extreme conditions</u>, eg.at speeds close to light " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement." "2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, the summers are very cold .<br>The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco. <br>You can also qualify a negative statement :<br>2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great t" "Common GRE" "MSU" 1455 "qualify" "1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement" "verb" "Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement." "2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, the summers are very cold .<br>The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco. <br>You can also qualify a negative statement :<br>2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great t" "Common GRE" "MSU"
919 "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Syn : misgiving, doubt, reservation" "I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 919 "qualm" " an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear" "noun" "Syn : misgiving, doubt, reservation" "I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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1311 "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "rupture</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1311 "rupt" "break" "Greek/Latin root" "rupture</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1312 "sacr</br>sanct" "holy" "Greek/Latin root" "sacrement</br> sanctuary" "Latin words" "nko" 1312 "sacr</br>sanct" "holy" "Greek/Latin root" "sacrement</br> sanctuary" "Latin words" "nko"
658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute,""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU" 658 "sagacious" "having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity)." "adj." " Latin sagacitatem""keenness of perception, quality of being acute,""</br>same root as ""sage""</br>Syn: perspicacious, sapient, wise" "observant and thoughtful, <u>he was given to asking <b>sagaciou</b>s questions</u></br>" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1539 "sage" "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics" "noun" "Old French sage ""wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful""" "Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
925 "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adj." "Syn : conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism" "Medium Difficult" "FT" 925 "salient" "Most noticeable or important" "adj." "Syn : conspicuous, noticeable, obvious" "The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the <b>salient</b> threat of terrorism" "Medium Difficult" "FT"
659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health.”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 659 "salubrious" " health-promoting" "adj." "Latin : salute and salubrious stem from the same salus, meaning ""welfare, health.”" "<u>Broccoli, chicken and peanut butter are <b>salubrious</b> foods</u> which provide essential nutrients" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1334 "san" "health" "Greek/Latin root" "sanitatin</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1334 "san" "health" "Greek/Latin root" "sanitatin</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 660 "sanction" " to give official permission" "verb" "v. to impose a penalty for a particular action" "n. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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"
662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken." "noun, verb" "(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it." "Homonym" "MSU" 662 "sap" "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken." "noun, verb" "(2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it." "Homonym" "MSU"
926 "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 926 "sardonic" "grimly mocking or cynical" "adj." "ic=nature of, like</br>Syn : satirical, sarcastic, ironic" "Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, <b>sardonic</b> quip." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him." "Common GRE" "MSU" 663 "sate" "to satisfy fully or to excess" "verb" "old English/German : Satt sein</br>Syn : fill, replete, satiate" "I will never be able to give my dog enough food to <b>sate</b> him." "Common GRE" "MSU"
664 "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone." "Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 664 "satiate" " to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)" "verb" "often used in situations in which a thirst, craving, or need is satisfied. However, when used to describe eating, it can take on a more negative, or even disgusted, tone." "Hopefully this feast I am preparing will <u><b>satiate your hunger</u></b>" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn : particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1021 "scintilla" " a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling" "noun" "Syn : particle, iota, smidgen" "Because it has strong flavor, the recipe called for a <b>scintilla</b> of sesame oil." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1336 "scler" "hard" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1336 "scler" "hard" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
667 "scope" "examine " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> oscilloscope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 667 "scope" "examine " "Greek/Latin root" "microscope</br> oscilloscope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
668 "screen" "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group. " "noun" "1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2.He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>(3) The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes." "Homonym" "MSU" 668 "screen" "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group. " "noun" "1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2.He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>3. The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes." "Homonym" "MSU"
669 "scrib</br>script" "write " "Greek/Latin root" "transcribe</br> scribe</br> script " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 669 "scrib</br>script" "write " "Greek/Latin root" "transcribe</br> scribe</br> script " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1098 "script" "written language" "Greek/Latin root" "postscript" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1098 "script" "written language" "Greek/Latin root" "postscript" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko" 1409 "se" "apart</br> away" "Latin Prefix" "separate" "Latin words" "nko"
@@ -1194,7 +1194,7 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
675 "sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) " "together</br> with " "Greek/Latin root" "synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 675 "sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) " "together</br> with " "Greek/Latin root" "synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1321 "sist" "place</br> stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" """member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge,""</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas" "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1544 "skeptic" "someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs" "noun" """member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge,""</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas" "I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products " " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
676 "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "adj., noun" "(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone." "Homonym" "MSU" 676 "slight" "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. </br>3. v. to insult or show disrespect" "adj., noun" "3. The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone." "Homonym" "MSU"
1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Syn : appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1023 "sobriquet" " a person’s nickname" "noun" "Syn : appellation, moniker" "Alexander and Christina's <b>sobriquets</b> are Alex and Chrissy" "Most Difficult" "FT"
678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate=lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary=done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 678 "sol" "alone " "Greek/Latin root" "solo</br>solitary</br>desolate=lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary=done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquy–the act of speaking to onese" "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
677 "solicitous" "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern" "adj." "Latin roots sollus ""entire"" and citus ""set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" "1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me.</br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 677 "solicitous" "1. considerate, attentive</br>2. full of anxiety and concern" "adj." "Latin roots sollus ""entire"" and citus ""set in motion=>restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" "1. I like good restaurant service, but sometimes <u>the <b>solicitous</b> service in India</u> goes too far me.</br>2. The parents were <b>solicitous</b> about their children's future." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
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1326 "spir" "breathe" "Greek/Latin root" "aspiration</br> expiration</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1326 "spir" "breathe" "Greek/Latin root" "aspiration</br> expiration</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
683 "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adj." "Greek : ""scattered.""" "<u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 683 "sporadic" " occasional or scattered" "adj." "Greek : ""scattered.""" "<u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "Latin : spurius (n.) ""illegitimate child,""</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative" "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 684 "spurious" " fake or false" "adj." "Latin : spurius (n.) ""illegitimate child,""</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative" "In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1327 "sta-" "stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; Anastasia; apostasy; apostate; armistice; arrest; assist; astatic; astatine; bedstead; circumstance; consist; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; cost; desist; destination; destine; destitute; diastase; distance; distant; ecstasy; epistasis; epistemology; establish; estaminet; estate; etagere; existence; extant; Hindustan; histidine; histo-; histogram; histology; histone; hypostasis; insist; instant; instauration; institute; interstice; isostasy; isostatic; metastasis; obstacle; obstetric; obstinate; oust; peristyle; persist; presto; prostate; prostitute; resist; rest"" restitution; restive; restore; shtetl; solstice; stable, stage; stalag; stalwart; stamen; -stan; stance; stanchion; stand; standard; stanza; stapes; starboard; stare decisis; stasis; -stat; stat; state (n.1) ""circumstances, conditions;"" stater; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay "" stead; steed; ""guide the course of a vehicle;"" stem (n.) ""trunk of a plant;"" "" stet; stoa; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; stylite; subsist; substance; substitute; substitution; superstition; " "Latin words" "nko" 1327 "sta-" "stand" "Greek/Latin root" "Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; Anastasia; apostasy; apostate; armistice; arrest; assist; astatic; astatine; bedstead; circumstance; consist; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; cost; desist; destination; destine; destitute; diastase; distance; distant; ecstasy; epistasis; epistemology; establish; estaminet; estate; etagere; existence; extant; Hindustan; histidine; histo-; histogram; histology; histone; hypostasis; insist; instant; instauration; institute; interstice; isostasy; isostatic; metastasis; obstacle; obstetric; obstinate; oust; peristyle; persist; presto; prostate; prostitute; resist; rest"" restitution; restive; restore; shtetl; solstice; stable, stage; stalag; stalwart; stamen; -stan; stance; stanchion; stand; standard; stanza; stapes; starboard; stare decisis; stasis; -stat; stat; state (n.1. ""circumstances, conditions;"" stater; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay "" stead; steed; ""guide the course of a vehicle;"" stem (n.) ""trunk of a plant;"" "" stet; stoa; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; stylite; subsist; substance; substitute; substitution; superstition; " "Latin words" "nko"
929 "stigma" " a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" "noun" "Syn : shame, disgrace, dishonour" "A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 929 "stigma" " a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" "noun" "Syn : shame, disgrace, dishonour" "A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1547 "stint" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1547 "stint" "supply sparingly and with restricted quantities" "verb" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
930 "stipulate" "Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement" "verb" "Syn : set down, set out, lay down" "In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 930 "stipulate" "Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement" "verb" "Syn : set down, set out, lay down" "In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
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1548 "striate" "marked with stripes, stria or striations" "adj. " "sounds like stripes, which has the same word root" "1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1548 "striate" "marked with stripes, stria or striations" "adj. " "sounds like stripes, which has the same word root" "1. The bodybuilder's lean striated muscles had a striped appearance.</br>The striated rock surface showed evidence glacier movements thousand of years earlier." " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1328 "string</br>strict" "bind" "Greek/Latin root" "stringent, string, " "Latin words" "nko" 1328 "string</br>strict" "bind" "Greek/Latin root" "stringent, string, " "Latin words" "nko"
1329 "stru</br>struct" "build" "Greek/Latin root" "structure</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1329 "stru</br>struct" "build" "Greek/Latin root" "structure</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
686 "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "verb, noun" "(2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "Homonym" "MSU" 686 "strut" "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part." "verb, noun" "1. The beau <b>strutted</b> up and down the boardwalk, as if he were convinced he was God's greatest gift to all mankind. 2. Because the <b>struts</b> were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable." "Homonym" "MSU"
1258 "sub-, su- , sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division,""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko" 1258 "sub-, su- , sou, sous" "word-forming element meaning ""under, beneath; behind; from under; resulting from further division,""" "Greek/Latin root" "su- used before c, f, g, p, sometimes r & m" "substantial" "Latin words" "nko"
687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 687 "subjective" " open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact" "adj." "That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
795 "sublime" "of very great excellence or beauty" "adj." "Syn : awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic" "After the <u><b>sublime</b> meal</u>, we asked to see the chef so that we could give him our compliments." "Least Difficult" "FT" 795 "sublime" "of very great excellence or beauty" "adj." "Syn : awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic" "After the <u><b>sublime</b> meal</u>, we asked to see the chef so that we could give him our compliments." "Least Difficult" "FT"
932 "subpoena" " A writ ordering a person to attend a court" "noun" "Syn : summons, mandate, court order" "Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records." "Medium Difficult" "FT" 932 "subpoena" " A writ ordering a person to attend a court" "noun" "Syn : summons, mandate, court order" "Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records." "Medium Difficult" "FT"
1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" "The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1549 "subside" "wear off or die down" "verb" "The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away." " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
688 "substantiate" "make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something, but also to strengthen" "verb" "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen" "1. the theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 688 "substantiate" "1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen" "verb" "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen" "1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 689 "subter" "under</br> secret " "Greek/Latin root" "subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "Latin : sub, : ""underneath,"" + vertere, ""to turn.""=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)" "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 690 "subversive" " meant to undercut established institutions or norms" "adj." "Latin : sub, : ""underneath,"" + vertere, ""to turn.""=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary)" "The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 691 "sufficient" " enough for a given purpose" "adj." "Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough" "The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1330 "sum</br>sumpt" "take" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko" 1330 "sum</br>sumpt" "take" "Greek/Latin root" "Latin words" "nko"
1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br>" "Latin words" "nko" 1412 "super" "above</br> beyond" "Latin Prefix" "supercede</br> superman</br><b>supersohn<b></br>" "Latin words" "nko"
692 "superbly" "excellently" "adj." "Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously" "The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 692 "superbly" "excellently" "adj." "Syn: marvellously, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly, wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously" "The soprano's voice was <b>superbly</b> disciplined" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
693 "superficial" "only covering the surface:""2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 3. of little substance or significance" "adj." "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU" 693 "superficial" "1.only covering the surface</br>2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious;</br> 3. of little substance or significance" "adj." "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something" "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes" "Common GRE" "MSU"
1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1550 "supersede" "take the place or move into the position of" "verb" "Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
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. Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</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" 469 "parricide" "Person who kills a parent or near relative" "adj." "Latin : parus ""relative"" + cida ""killer""=> killer of relative</br> see -cide (nr. 150)" "The young criminal committed <b>parricide</b> in the hope of getting the inheritance early. " "AMB" "RATMW"
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"
695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon" "The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 695 "supplant" " to overtake or replace" "verb" "Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon" "The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1551 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1551 "supposition" "the cognitive process of conjecturing" "noun" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
796 "surly" "Bad-tempered and unfriendly" "adj." "Old English surly's roots are in sirly, as in sir, meaning arrogant, haughty, and superior.</br>Syn : rude, snotty, sullen, mean and cranky can be added to the list of ill-natured, grumpy, glum</br> Deutsch:herrisch" "The <u><b>surly</b> man</u> was yelling at the waitress because he didn’t get the right order from the restaurant. " "Least Difficult" "FT" 796 "surly" "Bad-tempered and unfriendly" "adj." "Old English surly's roots are in sirly, as in sir, meaning arrogant, haughty, and superior.</br>Syn : rude, snotty, sullen, mean and cranky can be added to the list of ill-natured, grumpy, glum</br> Deutsch:herrisch" "The <u><b>surly</b> man</u> was yelling at the waitress because he didn’t get the right order from the restaurant. " "Least Difficult" "FT"
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1353 "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "taxomologist</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1353 "tax" "arrangement" "Greek/Latin root" "taxomologist</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1340 "teg</br>tect" "cover" "Greek/Latin root" "tectonic plates</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1340 "teg</br>tect" "cover" "Greek/Latin root" "tectonic plates</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
702 "tele" "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "telegraph, telephone, teleology, telemetry, " "Greek/Latin " "MSU" 702 "tele" "distance " "Greek/Latin root" "telegraph, telephone, teleology, telemetry, " "Greek/Latin " "MSU"
703 "temper" "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." "noun, verb" "(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners." "Homonym" "MSU" 703 "temper" "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." "noun, verb" "(2. She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners." "Homonym" "MSU"
704 "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "Latin temperare, ""restrain.""" "Tim <u>exercised <b>temperance</b></u> whenever he went out, so he wouldn’t drink alcohol at all." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 704 "temperance" " moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol" "noun" "Latin temperare, ""restrain.""" "Tim <u>exercised <b>temperance</b></u> whenever he went out, so he wouldn’t drink alcohol at all." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
800 "temperate" "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)" "adj." "Syn : mild, clement, pleasant" "The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a <u>temperate <b>climate</b> zone.</u> " "Least Difficult" "FT" 800 "temperate" "Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)" "adj." "Syn : mild, clement, pleasant" "The Netherlands, with its cool summers and mild winters is in a <u>temperate <b>climate</b> zone.</u> " "Least Difficult" "FT"
1103 "tempor" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "contemporary" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1103 "tempor" "time" "Greek/Latin root" "contemporary" "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
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740 "voracious" "craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things." "adj." " She is a voracious reader." "Common GRE" "MSU" 740 "voracious" "craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things." "adj." " She is a voracious reader." "Common GRE" "MSU"
1111 "vox" "vox=voice" "Greek/Latin root" "vox populi=voice of the people" "WHO is morphing from <u><b>vox</b> populi</u> neutrality to a more combative defense of its policies, decisions and players." "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan" 1111 "vox" "vox=voice" "Greek/Latin root" "vox populi=voice of the people" "WHO is morphing from <u><b>vox</b> populi</u> neutrality to a more combative defense of its policies, decisions and players." "Greek/Latin " "Manhattan"
811 "waft" "Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air" "verb" "Syn : drift, float, glide" "The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes." "Least Difficult" "FT" 811 "waft" "Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air" "verb" "Syn : drift, float, glide" "The acrid <u>scent of smoke <b>wafts</u></b> from his clothes." "Least Difficult" "FT"
741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. 2. n. a joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br>(2) John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU" 741 "wag" "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. </br>2. n. A joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories" "verb, noun" "1. Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br> 2. John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties." "Homonym" "MSU"
812 "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adj." "Syn : malicious, malevolent, spiteful" "Over the decades these Christian non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of <b><u>wanton</b> discrimination</u> and violence" "Least Difficult" "FT" 812 "wanton" "(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked" "adj." "Syn : malicious, malevolent, spiteful" "Over the decades these Christian non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of <b><u>wanton</b> discrimination</u> and violence" "Least Difficult" "FT"
1448 "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "forward</br> backward</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1448 "ward" "in the direction of" "Latin Suffix" "forward</br> backward</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron" 1558 "wary" "marked by keen caution and watchful prudence" "adj. " "same word root as ""war""in English and ""Gewahr"" in Deutsch" "One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always <u>be <b>wary</b> of strangers.</u>" " Hi Freq. GRE Easy" "Barron"
@@ -1357,16 +1358,35 @@ e) balking, balky f) refractory, stubborn g) uncontrollable, unmanageable h) u
745 "whimsical" "determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 745 "whimsical" "determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity" "adj." "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
813 "whitewash" "Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization)" "verb" "Syn : cover up, sweep under the carpet" "Indeed, <u>in trying to <b>whitewash</b> the past</u>, the government may stir up prejudice instead." "Least Difficult" "FT" 813 "whitewash" "Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization)" "verb" "Syn : cover up, sweep under the carpet" "Indeed, <u>in trying to <b>whitewash</b> the past</u>, the government may stir up prejudice instead." "Least Difficult" "FT"
815 "whittle" "Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps" "verb" "Old English:to cut thin shavings from (something) with a knife</br>Syn : erode, wear away, diminish" "1. The <u>carver <b>whittled</b> away </u>at a piece of wood. </br>fig. Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead <b><u>whittle</b> away </u>after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia." "Least Difficult" "FT" 815 "whittle" "Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps" "verb" "Old English:to cut thin shavings from (something) with a knife</br>Syn : erode, wear away, diminish" "1. The <u>carver <b>whittled</b> away </u>at a piece of wood. </br>fig. Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead <b><u>whittle</b> away </u>after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1675 "windfall" "A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature" "from wind (n.1) + fall (n.1). Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven" "With her lottery windfall, Gail eliminated all her financial debt." "Vocab" "Prepscholar" 1675 "windfall" "A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune., an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature" "from wind (n.1. + fall (n.1.. Originally literal, in reference to wood or fruit blown down by the wind, and thus free to </br>Syn : bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven" "With her lottery windfall, Gail eliminated all her financial debt." "Vocab" "Prepscholar"
751 "winnow" "blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff" "verb" "Syn : sift out, filter out" "Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in <u>wishing to <b>winnow</b> America’s overstuffed prisons</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT" 751 "winnow" "blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff" "verb" "Syn : sift out, filter out" "Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in <u>wishing to <b>winnow</b> America’s overstuffed prisons</u>" "Least Difficult" "FT"
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" 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" 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"
1386 "wraith</br>wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger" "noun" "Easily confused words" "Khan" 1386 "wraith</br>wrath" "wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger" "noun" "Easily confused words" "Khan"
708 "exegesis" "An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)" "noun" "Greek: ex ""out"" + hegeisthai ""to lead, guide""=> Deutsch Aus + führung im Sinne von Interpretation" "Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote <u>a simple<b>exegesis</b></u> of the passage." "AMB" "RATMW"
711 "pertinacity" "Pertinacity is a quality of sticking with something, no matter what. It's a type of persistent determination." "adj." "Latin: per ""very "" + tenicity =>very tenacious. </br> note spelllng, with ""I"" not ""a"" in ten<u>i</u>city</br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenaciousness, tenacity" "AMB" "RATMW"
713 "usurpation" "1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission" "verb" "Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2 : encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation" "1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. " "AMB" "RATMW"
714 "prescind" "Cut off abruptly or prematurely" "verb" "Latin: pre- =""before"" + scindere =""to cut/split""=> ""cutting off"" one's attention from a subject." "There is an opportunity <u>to <b>prescind</b> from emotion</u> and think critically about this very important subject" "AMB" "RATMW"
718 "chthonic" "Relating to or inhabiting the underworld." "adj." "Greek khthonios ""of the earth, in the earth""</br>Usually about mythological creatures, but also, perhaps about our creepy basement</br> word frequency : every 195 k pages!" "Rammstein's song ""die Sonne"" is filled with <b>chthonic</b> scenes of dwarf miners intertwined with Snow White fantasies." "AMB" "RATMW"
725 "hetaera" "1.Mistress. </br>2.Typically a slave or foreign woman devoted to private or public entertainment." "noun" "Greek: hetaira ""female companion,""" "A number of the women had time to develop their minds in between flaunting their bodies, more like geisha girls, or the <b>hetaerae</b> of ancient Greece, than modern-day porn stars." "AMB" "RATMW"
728 "fecundate" "1. make fertile or productive</br>2. introduce semen into (a female)" "verb" "archaic use of fecund" "How is the extremely complex human body with its various physical characteristics built up from the nucleus of a <b>fecundated</b> cell, the ovum?" "AMB" "RATMW"
731 "fulgurate" "1. the act or process of flashing like lightning</br>2 : electrodesiccation" "verb" "Latin : fulgur=lightning" "1.from the <b><u>fulgurating</b> Milky Way</u> there shot forth streams of light</br>2. A high-frequency electric current is applied to <b>fulgurate</b> the biological tissue" "AMB" "RATMW"
736 "aegis" "AMB" "RATMW"
738 "vanquish" "AMB" "RATMW"
739 "maenadic" "AMB" "RATMW"
743 "preeminent" "AMB" "RATMW"
747 "vivify" "AMB" "RATMW"
758 "perennial" "AMB" "RATMW"
761 "caducity" "?" "AMB" "RATMW"
777 "per" "many different meanings !!! </br>1.through </br>2 . By means of</br>very" "Greek/Latin " "nko"
781
746 "wretched" "extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)" "adj." "Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother" "Common GRE" "MSU" 746 "wretched" "extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)" "adj." "Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother" "Common GRE" "MSU"
818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Syn : ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings." "Least Difficult" "FT" 818 "wry" "Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor" "adj." "Syn : ironic, sardonic, satirical" "Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings." "Least Difficult" "FT"
1368 "xen</br>xeno" "foreign" "Greek/Latin root" "xenophobe</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1368 "xen</br>xeno" "foreign" "Greek/Latin root" "xenophobe</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v" "Most Difficult" "FT" 1036 "xenophobia" " Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries" "noun" "Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v" "Most Difficult" "FT"
1369 "xer" "dry" "Greek/Latin root" "xerox</br> " "Latin words" "nko" 1369 "xer" "dry" "Greek/Latin root" "xerox</br> " "Latin words" "nko"
1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Syn : bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT" 1037 "yoke" " a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull" "noun" "Syn : bond, tie, subjection" "The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries." "Most Difficult" "FT"
1192 "uranian" "homosexual," "adj." "from the reference to Aphrodite in Plato's ""Symposium;"" Urania ""Heavenly""" """One may recognize the pure <b>uranian</b> enthusiasts in the very character of their attachments"" Plato" "AMB" "RATMW"
748 "zeal" " passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective" "noun" "Syn : passion, zealousness, fervor" "The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar" 748 "zeal" " passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective" "noun" "Syn : passion, zealousness, fervor" "The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land" "357 prevalent GRE words" "Prepscholar"
1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "." "," " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron" 1559 "zealot" "a fervent and even militant proponent of something" "noun" "." "," " Hi Freq. GRE Hard" "Barron"
1 1 -(o)logy strut study,science,theory noun from para- "contrary to" (see para- (1)) + doxa "opinion, from para- "contrary to" (see para- 1.) + doxa "opinion, biology</br> archeology Suffix MSU
2 2 a</br>an without</br> not Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deterioration asexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism Greek/Latin MSU
3 3 ab</br>abs</br>a apart</br> away from Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart normal existence</br>abnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Greek/Latin MSU
4 820 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
257 595 canker corroding or sloughing ulcer; </br>2.anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroy; </br>3.disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot and fall off noun Same word root as cancer 1. Some people are prone to getting <b>cankers</B> on their mouths.</br>2.My parents ight complain that the abandoned, run-down house two blocks away is a <b>canker</b> on your neighborhood.</br>3.When trees are under stress, they are more susceptible to <b>canker</b> and other fungal diseases. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
258 132 canon accepted rules and tenets of a discipline noun "canon written with 1 "n" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs ! <br> n. sacred works/scripture;<br> in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline At the same time, <u><b>canon</b> law is part of the temporal legal system</u>, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
259 834 canonical (Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon adj. Syn : established, authoritative The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same <b>canonical</b> works by European men from centuries past. Medium Difficult FT
260 596 cantankerous ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious adj. Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible. The <u><b>cantankerous</b>old ma</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
261 606 cantata story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually relgious noun Latin cantare "to sing" Bach wrote many famous cantata's, the most famous being number 140. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
262 1168 cap</br>capt</br>cept take</br> hold Greek/Latin root In old legal documents determining seizure of assets</br> the header was entitled "document of caption"- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text captivity</br> captive</br> capture</br> captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults)</br> captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)</br> Latin words nko
263 612 capacious capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy adj. same word root as "capacity" Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
264 133 capacity the capability to perform a particular action or fulfill a given function noun n. a particular position or role she served in an <u>advisory <b>capacity</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
265 614 caper crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime noun 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
266 1169 capit head</br> main Greek/Latin root capitulate</br> Latin words nko
267 619 capitalize to use something to one's benefit for advantage 1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters verb 1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
268 134 caprice an impulsive act noun French caprice="whim" Because John <u>did not think before acting,</u> he could spend years in prison for a silly <b>caprice.</b> Common GRE MSU
269 835 capricious given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical adj. Syn : fickle, inconstant, changeable The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
270 625 captious intended to confuse in an argument nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument adj. Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding. When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
271 629 carapace hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles noun French carapace "tortoise shell" The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
272 1180 card heart Greek/Latin root cardio</br> cardiac arrest</br>cardiogram</br> Latin words nko
273 638 careen lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side verb Middle French carene "keel" I yelled as I saw <u>my drunk neighbor <b>careen</b> his car</u> into his house. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
274 1170 carn flesh Greek/Latin root carnivor</br> Latin words nko
275 650 carnage massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle noun Syn: butchery, mass murder, massacre, slaughter The suicide bomber left immeasurable <b>carnage</b> in the mall. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
276 137 castigate to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severely verb Latin castigatus"to correct, set right; purify; chastise, punish" from castus "pure" + agere "to do The boss <u>misused performance reviews</u> to <b>castigate</b> his employees 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
277 1463 castigation harsh verbal reprimand noun The teacher’s <u>verbal <b>castigation</b> of the student was harsh</u> but needed since he refused to do any work. Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
278 1185 cata down</br> against completely</br> intensive</br> according to down</br> against</br> completely</br> intensive</br> according to Greek/Latin root catabatic wind(downslope)</br> catapult(throw against intensely) 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> 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
279 661 cataclysm an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water noun Greekrom kata "down" + klyzein : to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
280 944 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
281 666 cataract disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness noun Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye.</u> 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
282 673 categorical absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories adj. Syn: categoric, flat, unconditional My boss's <u><b>categorical</b> denial</u> let me know there was no need to ask again. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
283 945 catharsis the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions noun Latinized form of Greek katharsis " a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Syn : emotional release, relief Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger. Most Difficult FT
284 679 caulk make watertight by filling in cracks verb Deutsch Wortstamm : Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
285 1186 caust</br> caut to burn Greek/Latin root caustic soda</br> Latin words nko
286 141 caustic corrosive. capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical:adj. bitterly sarcastic adj. + ic="nature of, like"</br> His <b><u>caustic</b> remarks</u> spoiled the mood of the party 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
287 681 cavil criticise for petty or frivolous reasons; raise trivial objections verb 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
288 694 celerity swiftness of action or motion; speed noun celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root "celer" = swift. Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes. 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
289 142 censure to express intense condemnation, an official reprimand verb French, censurer. </br>Do not confuse with "censor"(=prevent publication)</br> Do not confuse with "sensor"(=something that senses/measures") Since the marine left base without permission, he is <u>expecting both a censure and punishment</u> when he returns tomorrow. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
290 1173 cent hundred Greek/Latin root centimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> Latin words nko
291 1187 cerebr brain Greek/Latin root cerebral</br> Latin words nko
292 698 cerebral intellectual rather than emotional adj. French cérébral : pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929 John generally made </u><b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
293 700 cerebration act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity noun Latin cerebrum "brain"</br>Syn: intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process After several hours of <b>cerebration</b>, the mentally drained writer decided to take a break from working on the article 1000 Difficult GRE word Examword
294 1188 cert sure Greek/Latin root certitude</br> certain</br> Latin words nko
295 836 chauvinism Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender noun Syn : jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, <b>chauvinism</b>, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. Medium Difficult FT
296 143 chauvinist someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior one, exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice noun French : chauvinisme, after behaviour of N. Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon who idolized Napoleon long after he was history <u>His sister was <b>chauvinist</b> when it comes to feminism</u>, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
305 150 cide kill Greek/Latin root Killer of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> Greek/Latin MSU
306 1380 circum word-forming element meaning (all)around , round about on all sides Latin Prefix circumnavigate: sail around the globe</br>circumpolar: surround one of the poles</br>circumscribe: to make a circle around= to encompass</br>circumspect: looking around from all sides=suspect</br>circumvent: to go around</br>circumvolve: to turn or to cause to roll around Circa, circuit, circumcision, circus, circumference, circumspection, circumstance</br> circadian: about a day</br>circumambient: surroundings</br> circumambulate: to walk around</br>circumbendibus: a round about way - round the bend</br>circumcise: cut around</br>circumflex: sign bent around</br> circumfluent:a fluid flowing around</br>circumjacent:bordering on every side</br>circumlocution: a round about way of speaking, ie. elusive Latin words nko
307 837 circumspect Wary and unwilling to take risks adj. Syn : cautious, wary, careful This is an area where <u>we need to be extraordinarily careful and <b>circumspect'</u></b>, he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death Medium Difficult FT
308 1073 cis cis (sometimes scis) cut Greek/Latin root incision</br> precision Greek/Latin Manhattan
309 1177 clin lean</br> bend Greek/Latin root word-forming element meaning "slope</br> slant</br> incline incline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> Latin words nko
310 946 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
311 838 coalesce Come together and form one mass or whole verb Syn : merge, unite, fuse As they radiate away, the waves tend to <b>coalesce</b> to form two main shock waves. Medium Difficult FT
374 196 deft skill, acumen, manual dexterity adj. unclear origin The deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
375 197 deign Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity verb Syn : come down one's high horse If the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight. Least Difficult FT
376 198 delineate 1. to describe very accurately, to clearly describe or portray something</br>2. to clearly demarcate a boundary, to render an outline verb Latin : de- "completely"+ lineare "draw lines, 1.<u>While I cannot <b>delineate</b></u> the style of car she drove, <u>I can </u>give you the license plate number. </br>2. <u>Jason put a fence up to <b>delineate</b> his property</u> from his neighbor’ 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
377 1384 demi half Prefix word-forming element meaning "half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br>" used in technical terms French word-forming element meaning half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br> used in technical terms </br> French demigod</br> demigod Latin words nko
378 199 demos people Greek/Latin root democracy</br> demographic Greek/Latin MSU
379 843 demur to object or protest to something verb demur from French/Latin : de + mor (as in moratium)= to linger, to tarry </br>Syn : object, take exception, take issue Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
380 1372 demure </br> demur demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children) noun, verb 1. demur from French/Latin : de=completely + mor (as in moratium)=> to linger, to tarry</br>2. demure is an old French surname, with " de mû", which means "ripe/mature" Even though she was of <u>quiet <b>demure</b></u>, the secretary <b><u>demurred</b> to</u> bring coffee for her bos Easily confused words Khan
418 230 discrepancy a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the same noun dis= "apart, off" + crepare="to rattle, crack" The police were <u>confused by the <b>discrepancy</b> between</u> the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
419 231 disingenuous not candid or sincere, generally by pretending one knows less than one actually does adj. from dis- "opposite of" + ingenuous(=naïve)</br>Syn : dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous The detective was a <b><u>disingenuous</b> man who played dumb to trick others</u> into confessing Least Difficult FT
420 232 disinterested / uninterested disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare 1. disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare</br>2. uninterested = not interested adj. if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored. 1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
421 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
422 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
423 233 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
424 1374 disparage </br> disparate disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them </br> disparate=Different in every way adj., verb The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way Easily confused words Khan
466 259 -ee one who receives the action noun employee</br> nominee</br> refugee Suffix MSU
467 260 effect </br> affect affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of A’s actio noun, verb affect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Here’s a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so it’s a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also cause’s E leads to effect’s E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling The most <u>common side <b>effects</b> </u>of antibiotics <b>affect</b> the digestive system. Easily confused words MSU
468 1450 effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONS 1 effect </br> affect </br>exceptions 1 However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like "change" or "solution." To effect change/ to effect for a solution. noun, verb The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution=bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change=modify the intended change Easily confused words MSU
469 1451 effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONS 2 effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2 however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. noun, verb The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Easily confused words MSU
470 262 efficacy effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect noun Latin : efficacia "efficacy, efficiency" The instructor’s <b>efficacy</b> was reduced by the lack of educational materials 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
471 855 effigy a sculpture or model of a person noun Syn : statue, statuette, figure The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.' Medium Difficult FT
472 263 effluent the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence) adj., noun Latin : ex "out" + fluere "to flow" Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u><b> effluent</b> is cleaned Paques builds plants that ensure that <u>wastewater</u> <b> effluent</b> is cleaned Common GRE MSU
473 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
550 326 extant </br> extent extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something adj. The last extant white rhinos are still being hunted down for randy Asian geriatrics. The extent of corruption in the bureaucracy was well known. Easily confused words MSU
551 863 extol Praise enthusiastically verb Syn : go wild about, wax lyrical about This is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received. Medium Difficult FT
552 1048 extra (part 1 of 2) extra (part 1 of 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
553 1389 extra (part 2 of 2) extra (part 2 of 2. out of</br> beyond Latin Prefix beyond the=bt, ie. extraordinary (bt ordinary),extraterrestrial(bt earth), extrasensory(bt senses), extrovert(bt turn), extra-curricular(curriculum), extrajudicial: (bt legal system), extramarital(bt marriage),extramural=(bt classroom walls),extraneous(bt strange)=not belonging to,extrapolate,extraspection(bt observation), extraterritoriality(bt territory),extravasation(bt vessel/cell) Latin words nko
554 327 extraneous irrelevant or superfluous adj. If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
555 328 extrapolate to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or facts verb The scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
556 1079 fac</br> fact do</br> make Greek/Latin root facsimile</br> manufacture Greek/Latin Manhattan
557 1206 fac</br> fact</br> fect make</br> do Greek/Latin root factory, Latin words nko
649 1112 gullible easily persuaded to believe something adj. of uncertain origin The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him. Common GRE Kaplan
650 378 hack 1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. verb (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. (2. Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Homonym MSU
651 379 hackneyed overused, so overused as to have become uninteresting, repeated too often, cliché, trite, bana adj. Named after London Borough of Hackney where small horses were let out for hire, so figuratively : "used many times over that it has become uninteresting" Too often used by young girls, <u>the word “like” has become <b>hackneyed</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
652 970 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
653 879 hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate adj. Syn : unlucky, luckless, out of luck By the 1970s, many fans argued that the spectacle of hapless pitchers feebly trying to fend off blazing fastballs was turning their at-bats into a mockery of the game. Medium Difficult FT
654 381 harangue a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion noun Syn : tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
655 382 headlong headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought: adj. They rushed headlong into marriage. Common GRE MSU
777 463 -ism system, manner, condition noun alcoholism</br> feminism</br> heroism</br> communism Suffix MSU
778 1248 iso equal Greek/Latin root isobar</br> isometric</br> Latin words nko
779 464 -ist one who, that which noun pianist</br> elitist Suffix MSU
780 465 -ite nature of, quality of adj., noun dynamite</br> graphite</br> sulfite</br> neophyte Suffix MSU
781 888 itinerant Traveling from place to place adj. Syn : peripatetic, wandering, roving My father is an <b>itinerant</b>, spending weeks a year on a plane Medium Difficult FT
782 1505 itinerary an established line of travel or access noun Latin itinerarium "account of a journey, description of a route of travel, road-book," The teacher had to submit an <b>itinerary</b> for her field trip to Disneyworld listing every stop they would make at each hour of the day Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
783 466 -ity, ty state of, quality Suffix captivity</br> clarity Suffix MSU
831 488 lugubrious weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: "Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends." adj. Latin lugubris "mournful, doleful, pertaining to mourning,"</br>Syn : mournful, gloomy, sad After his wife left him, he walked around in a <b>lugubrious</b> condition for months Common GRE MSU
832 489 lumber 1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace. noun, verb (2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. (2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. Homonym MSU
833 490 luminous softly bright or radiant adj. Latin luminosus "shining, full of light, conspicuous," One <b>luminous</b> bulb produces enough light to brighten both the kitchen and the dining room. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
834 768 lurid Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms adj. Latin lūridis, "ghastly, pale yellow," </br>Syn : melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. She asked the police officer <u>to spare her the <b>lurid</b> details</u> so that she did not have to have the shocking and ugly images put into her imagination. Least Difficult FT
835 491 -ly like adv. clearly</br> fearlessly Suffix MSU
836 492 macro large Greek/Latin root macroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage Greek/Latin MSU
837 988 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
845 895 malign evil in nature or effect adj. Syn : harmful, bad, malevolent Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound. Medium Difficult FT
846 1510 malingerer someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity noun French: Malinger : to pretend to be sick</br> Syn: shammer, skulker, shirker, slacker Pike, the dog, was a clever <b>malingerer</b> and thief,pretending to be hurt to gain sympathy and food Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
847 498 malleable 1. pliant or pliable</br>2. easily influenced adj. Latin verb of malleus "to hammer"=> to be beaten by a hammer Children’s moods are often <b>malleable</b> since children are greatly affected by their surrounding 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
848 1087 man</br> manu hand Greek/Latin root manage</br> manual Greek/Latin Manhattan
849 1269 mand order, summon Greek/Latin root mandatory, command, countermand(retract an order), mandamus (court order/summons), mandatary(somone who has received a mandate), demand (completely order), reprimand(summon(=mand) to press/hold=pri, back=re), Latin words nko
850 499 mania obsession Greek/Latin root maniac</br> Beatlemania Greek/Latin MSU
851 1254 mar Sea Greek/Latin root maritime</br> marine</br> Latin words nko
881 773 modest not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive adj. Syn : ordinary, simple, plain They can be seen in the <b>modest</b> dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor. Least Difficult FT
882 899 modish Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable adj. Gleicher Wortstamm wie "Mode" in Deutsch </br>Syn : modern, trendy, in With these <b>modish</b> safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish? Medium Difficult FT
883 516 mollify 1. cause to be more favorably inclined</br>2. to soften verb Latin mollificare "make soft, mollify"</br>Syn : 1. appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate 2. soften, season, temper She managed to <b>mollify</b> the angry customer 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
884 517 mono one</br> single Greek/Latin root monocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy Greek/Latin MSU
885 992 monolithic 1. large, powerful, imposing in size or bulk or solidity 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
886 518 monotony boredom and repetition adj. Greek: monos "single, alone" + tonos "tone=>"of one and the same tone,"</br>Syn: humdrum, sameness He had never grown accustomed to the <b>monotony</b> of his work 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
887 1441 mony state of Latin Suffix state of matrimony (being married) Latin words nko
905 902 natty (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable adj. Gleicher Wortstamm wie "nett"</br>Syn : stylish, dapper, debonair Although the <u><b>natty</b> clothing</u> was just her style, Terra couldn’t afford the boutique’s steep price tags. Medium Difficult FT
906 1271 nav ship Greek/Latin root navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, n navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy Latin words nko
907 525 nefarious wicked</br> evil: adj. Latin: ne- "not" + fas "right, lawful"=>"wicked in the extreme"</br>Syn : dastardly, villainous, wicked Batman and Superman are always fighting evildoers and stopping their <u><b>nefarious</b> plots</u> Common GRE MSU
908 1272 neg deny Greek/Latin root negate</br> negative</br> Latin words nko
909 1512 negate 1. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 2. deny the truth of 3. prove negative 4. be in contradiction with verb backforming of negation :"deny, make negative or null," </br>Syn: neutralize, nullify, contradict, belie 1. Sometimes getting a guard dog can negate the need for a security system.</br>3. The WHO’s statement would seem to negate the validity of any such document. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
910 526 neglect to abandon or leave uncared-for verb/noun Latin: nec "not" + legere "pick up, select,"=>omit to pick up, do or perform;Syn: (verb)drop, leave out, miss, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit, fail, fail to attend to, disregard, ignore. (noun)neglectfulness, state of disuse, disregard, 1.(as verb) He <b>neglects</b> his children. </br>2.(as noun) The house was in a terrible <u>state of <b>neglect</b></u> 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
911 1396 neo new Latin Prefix neoliberal</br> Latin words nko
919 904 nonplussed (Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react adj. Latin : non plus="no more, no further." =>go no further as I am confused, perplexed</br>Hat NICHTS mit "nonplus ultra" zu tun</br>Syn : baffled, confounded, at a loss, puzzled, perplexed The inexperienced teenage <u>driver was <b>nonplussed</b> when his car began to slide on the ice.</u> Medium Difficult FT
920 905 normative Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm adj. Same word root as "norm" and "normal"</br> The Japanese philosopher was highly critical of the <b><u>normative</b> thought</u> in the Japanese education system Medium Difficult FT
921 998 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
922 531 notoriety fame for doing something <u>negative or criminal</u> noun Just remember: Notoriety's not al-righty</br>Syn: ill-fame Because of John’s <u><b>notoriety</b> for being a mean drunk</u>, he is rarely invited to parties where alcohol is served. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
923 1274 nov new Greek/Latin root novelty Latin words nko
924 532 nuance subtle shades of difference noun Latin nūbēs "a cloud", a shade of colour Without understanding <u>the finer <b>nuances</b></u> you can't enjoy the humor 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
925 1056 ob</br> op against</br> opposition</br> Greek/Latin root object=to be against something</br>obscure=hard to understand</br>obstruct=hinder</br>obfuscate=confuse</br> darken</br>obtuse –not sharp</br> dull</br>obstreperous –noisly defiant.Un Root words Aristotle
1103 1532 rarefied 1. of high moral or intellectual value</br>of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style </br>2 having low density adj. Syn1 : levated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarified, sublime 1. The <u><b>rarefied</b> book</u> was written in an ancient language that could only be read by a few linguists and historians</br>2. The old lady became lightheaded from the <u><b>rarefied</b> mountain air</u> Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
1104 640 rarefy 1. to make or become thin</br> 2. to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied) verb Latin : to make rare 1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle.</br>2. In <u>the<b> rariefied</b> air at the top of the mountain</u>, he was unable to run for longer periods of time 1. A lack of calcium has caused the boy’s bones to <b>rarefy</b> and become brittle.</br>2. In <u>the <b>rariefied</b> air at the top of the mountain</u>, he was unable to run for longer periods of time Common GRE MSU
1105 641 rationalize 1. to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid</br>2. improve the efficiency, especially in production of something verb v. to repair a relationship 1. president of Veneuzuela <u><b>rationalized</b> his country's disastrous situation</u>, repeatedly blaming the West, sanctions and those evil capitalists.</br>2. The <u>production process was <b>rationalised</b></u> by adding an automatic welding machine 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1106 1407 re back</br> again Latin Prefix return Latin words nko
1107 923 recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority adj. Syn : uncooperative, intractable Over time, the hopeless soldiers became recalcitrant and refused to follow orders Medium Difficult FT
1108 924 recant Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief verb Syn : renounce, disavow, retract The judge ordered the magazine to recant the false statements it made about the actress. Medium Difficult FT
1109 1533 recluse one who lives in solitude noun Greek erēmos, = “solitary.” </br>Syn: hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte St. John the Baptist, a preacher and <b>hermit</b> and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)w, as beheaded by Herod Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1155 1541 savor a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one noun Hi Freq. GRE Medium Barron
1156 1097 scend climb Greek/Latin root ascend</br> descend Greek/Latin Manhattan
1157 1061 sci to know Greek/Latin root conscience=sense of knowing right from wrong</br>conscious=knowing what is happening</br>omniscient=knowing everything</br>prescient=ability to perceive events before they occur Root words Aristotle
1158 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
1159 1336 scler hard Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1160 667 scope examine Greek/Latin root microscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin MSU
1161 668 screen 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group. noun 1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2.He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>(3) The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes. 1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2.He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>3. The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes. Homonym MSU
1162 669 scrib</br>script write Greek/Latin root transcribe</br> scribe</br> script Greek/Latin MSU
1163 1098 script written language Greek/Latin root postscript Greek/Latin Manhattan
1164 1409 se apart</br> away Latin Prefix separate Latin words nko
1165 1316 sec</br>sect cut Greek/Latin root disect, Latin words nko
1166 1542 secrete generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1167 670 secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) adj. Non-religious people are either atheists or agnostics. To describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. In the small village of Fallais, there was both a catholic and a <b>secular</b> school. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1174 1101 sequ follow Greek/Latin root sequence</br> subsequently Greek/Latin Manhattan
1175 1320 serv keep Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1176 1445 ship state of</br> skill Latin Suffix workmanship Latin words nko
1177 674 simultaneous occurring at the same moment adj. Latin :simul: "at the same time." The troops will carry out <b><u>simultaneous</b> attacks</u> on their enemies, bombing three locations at once 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1178 675 sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) together</br> with Greek/Latin root synchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope Greek/Latin MSU
1179 1321 sist place</br> stand Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1180 1544 skeptic someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs noun "member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge,"</br>Syn: sceptic,dDoubting Thomas I am always a <b>skeptic</b> when it comes to buying too good to be true products Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1194 682 specious plausible but false adj. Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1195 1326 spir breathe Greek/Latin root aspiration</br> expiration</br> Latin words nko
1196 683 sporadic occasional or scattered adj. Greek : "scattered." <u>In the mountains, internet service is <b>sporadic</b> </u>so you will not be able to download videos. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1197 684 spurious fake or false adj. Latin : spurius (n.) "illegitimate child,"</br>Syn : inauthentic, unauthentic, counterfeit, imitative In the art-scene millions can be made with the help of so-called experts who can convert <u><b>spurios works of art</u></b> to authentic pieces via their certificates of authenticities. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1198 1327 sta- stand Greek/Latin root Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; Anastasia; apostasy; apostate; armistice; arrest; assist; astatic; astatine; bedstead; circumstance; consist; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; cost; desist; destination; destine; destitute; diastase; distance; distant; ecstasy; epistasis; epistemology; establish; estaminet; estate; etagere; existence; extant; Hindustan; histidine; histo-; histogram; histology; histone; hypostasis; insist; instant; instauration; institute; interstice; isostasy; isostatic; metastasis; obstacle; obstetric; obstinate; oust; peristyle; persist; presto; prostate; prostitute; resist; rest" restitution; restive; restore; shtetl; solstice; stable, stage; stalag; stalwart; stamen; -stan; stance; stanchion; stand; standard; stanza; stapes; starboard; stare decisis; stasis; -stat; stat; state (n.1) "circumstances, conditions;" stater; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay " stead; steed; "guide the course of a vehicle;" stem (n.) "trunk of a plant;" " stet; stoa; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; stylite; subsist; substance; substitute; substitution; superstition; Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; Anastasia; apostasy; apostate; armistice; arrest; assist; astatic; astatine; bedstead; circumstance; consist; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; cost; desist; destination; destine; destitute; diastase; distance; distant; ecstasy; epistasis; epistemology; establish; estaminet; estate; etagere; existence; extant; Hindustan; histidine; histo-; histogram; histology; histone; hypostasis; insist; instant; instauration; institute; interstice; isostasy; isostatic; metastasis; obstacle; obstetric; obstinate; oust; peristyle; persist; presto; prostate; prostitute; resist; rest" restitution; restive; restore; shtetl; solstice; stable, stage; stalag; stalwart; stamen; -stan; stance; stanchion; stand; standard; stanza; stapes; starboard; stare decisis; stasis; -stat; stat; state (n.1. "circumstances, conditions;" stater; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay " stead; steed; "guide the course of a vehicle;" stem (n.) "trunk of a plant;" " stet; stoa; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; stylite; subsist; substance; substitute; substitution; superstition; Latin words nko
1199 929 stigma a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person noun Syn : shame, disgrace, dishonour A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded. Medium Difficult FT
1200 1547 stint supply sparingly and with restricted quantities verb Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1211 932 subpoena A writ ordering a person to attend a court noun Syn : summons, mandate, court order Subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samson’s personal travel records. Medium Difficult FT
1212 1549 subside wear off or die down verb The sound of the jet engines subsided as the plane flew further away. Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1213 688 substantiate make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something, but also to strengthen 1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen verb Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen 1. the theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country 1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1214 689 subter under</br> secret Greek/Latin root subterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean Greek/Latin MSU
1215 690 subversive meant to undercut established institutions or norms adj. Latin : sub, : "underneath," + vertere, "to turn."=> turn the system from underneath (by a sneaky revolutionary) The professor mis-used his lessons to teach <b>subversive</b> philosophies to his gullable students 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1216 691 sufficient enough for a given purpose adj. Syn: ample, adequate, decent, enough The blanket would provide <b>sufficient</b> warmth for the night. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1217 1330 sum</br>sumpt take Greek/Latin root Latin words nko
1220 693 superficial only covering the surface:"2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; 3. of little substance or significance 1.only covering the surface</br>2.concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious;</br> 3. of little substance or significance adj. Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something 1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes Common GRE MSU
1221 1550 supersede take the place or move into the position of verb Pres. Oboma <b>preceded</b> Pres. Trump, who superseded President Oboma Hi Freq. GRE Easy Barron
1222 1025 469 supine parricide 1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) Person who kills a parent or near relative adj. Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn : weak, spineless Latin : parus "relative" + cida "killer"=> killer of relative</br> see -cide (nr. 150) 1. Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died. The young criminal committed <b>parricide</b> in the hope of getting the inheritance early. Most Difficult AMB FT RATMW
1223 695 1025 supplant supine to overtake or replace 1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) verb adj. Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn : weak, spineless The computer has<b> supplanted</b> the slide rule 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. 357 prevalent GRE words Most Difficult Prepscholar FT
1224 1551 695 supposition supplant the cognitive process of conjecturing to overtake or replace noun verb Syn: replace, supercede, supersede, supervene upon The computer has <b>supplanted</b> the slide rule Hi Freq. GRE Easy 357 prevalent GRE words Barron Prepscholar
1225 796 1551 surly supposition Bad-tempered and unfriendly the cognitive process of conjecturing adj. noun Old English surly's roots are in sirly, as in sir, meaning arrogant, haughty, and superior.</br>Syn : rude, snotty, sullen, mean and cranky can be added to the list of ill-natured, grumpy, glum</br> Deutsch:herrisch The <u><b>surly</b> man</u> was yelling at the waitress because he didn’t get the right order from the restaurant. Least Difficult Hi Freq. GRE Easy FT Barron
1226 696 796 sycophant surly a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important Bad-tempered and unfriendly noun adj. Old English surly's roots are in sirly, as in sir, meaning arrogant, haughty, and superior.</br>Syn : rude, snotty, sullen, mean and cranky can be added to the list of ill-natured, grumpy, glum</br> Deutsch:herrisch Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. The <u><b>surly</b> man</u> was yelling at the waitress because he didn’t get the right order from the restaurant. 357 prevalent GRE words Least Difficult Prepscholar FT
1227 797 696 syncopation sycophant A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa a fawning, insincere admirer, a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important noun She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the <u>Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to <b>syncopation</u></b>. Because she always kisses up to the teacher, Janice is considered the sycophant in first period. Least Difficult 357 prevalent GRE words FT Prepscholar
1228 1026 797 synoptic syncopation Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa adj. noun 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 She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the <u>Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to <b>syncopation</u></b>. Most Difficult Least Difficult FT
1229 933 1026 syntax synoptic the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view noun adj. Fench/Latin/Greek : syn- "together" + tassein "arrange" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together. Latin: syn-, : together, + -optic, meaning view or sight. => synoptic =pulls everything together as as to be seen</br>Syn : concise, succinct, compressed c The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz : OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color- , Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose At the beginning and the end of the course, <b><u>synoptic</b> presentations</u> of the main physical theories were presented Medium Difficult Most Difficult FT
1230 697 933 synthesize syntax 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language verb noun Fench/Latin/Greek : syn- "together" + tassein "arrange" (same word root as tactics)=> arranging it all together. It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine The <b>syntax</b> in Jan’s sentences is incorrect as he doesn't follow the correct adjective sequence, viz : OSS-CAC-POMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Shape, - Condition, Age, Color- , Pattern, Origin, Material & Purpose 357 prevalent GRE words Medium Difficult Prepscholar FT
1231 699 697 tacit synthesize unspoken; implicit 1. to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole</br>2. to create via chemical reaction adj. verb Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. It's becoming more common for doctors these days to <b>synthesize</b> Eastern and Western approaches to medicine 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1232 701 699 taciturn tacit reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity) unspoken; implicit adj. French/ Latin taciturnus "not talkative, noiseless." My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public. Katie and carmella had <u>a tacit <b>agreement</b></u> that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1233 1102 701 tact taciturn touch reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity) Greek/Latin root adj. French/ Latin taciturnus "not talkative, noiseless." contact</br> tactless (without feeling) My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public. Greek/Latin 357 prevalent GRE words Manhattan Prepscholar
1234 1552 1102 tangential tact of superficial relevance if any touch adj. Greek/Latin root 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. contact</br> tactless (without feeling) Hi Freq. GRE Hard Greek/Latin Barron Manhattan
1235 798 1552 taunt tangential A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone of superficial relevance if any noun adj. Same word root as the word "tempt"</br>Syn : jeer, gibe, sneer Syn: digressive, irrelevant But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks. 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. Least Difficult Hi Freq. GRE Hard FT Barron
1236 799 798 tawdry taunt Showy but cheap and of poor quality A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone adj. noun Named after St. Audrey (with the "s" dropped off) </br>Syn : gaudy, flashy, garish Same word root as the word "tempt"</br>Syn : jeer, gibe, sneer Most people consider reality shows to be<b> tawdry</b> forms of entertainment But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks. Least Difficult FT
1237 1353 799 tax tawdry arrangement Showy but cheap and of poor quality Greek/Latin root adj. Named after St. Audrey (with the "s" dropped off) </br>Syn : gaudy, flashy, garish taxomologist</br> Most people consider reality shows to be <b>tawdry</b> forms of entertainment Latin words Least Difficult nko FT
1238 1340 1353 teg</br>tect tax cover arrangement Greek/Latin root tectonic plates</br> taxomologist</br> Latin words nko
1239 1340 teg</br>tect cover Greek/Latin root tectonic plates</br> Latin words nko
1240 702 tele distance Greek/Latin root telegraph, telephone, teleology, telemetry, Greek/Latin MSU
1241 703 temper 1. n. emotional state or anger, as in "she has quite a temper." </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen. noun, verb (2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners. (2. She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners. Homonym MSU
1242 704 temperance moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol noun Latin temperare, "restrain." Tim <u>exercised <b>temperance</b></u> whenever he went out, so he wouldn’t drink alcohol at all. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1254 1346 therm heat Greek/Latin root thermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> Latin words nko
1255 707 timorous meek or timid adj. same root as "timid"=shy The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1256 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
1257 709 tirade (diatribe) an angry speech or rant noun His tirade had gone on long enough. Common GRE MSU
1258 769 to mar Impair the quality or appearance of verb Syn : spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtige <u>These oversights <b>mar</b> an otherwise</u> engaging and interesting history of space, but then it is not unnatural for space to have a few gaping holes. Least Difficult FT
1259 1027 toady Act in an obsequious way verb Syn : be servile towards, grovel to Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry<u> to <b>toady</b> up to China</u> Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry <u>to <b>toady</b> up to China</u> Most Difficult FT
1260 802 tome a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one noun Syn : volume, work, opus He went into the old library and saw <b>tome</b> after tome in the massive heavy bookshelves. Least Difficult FT
1346 751 winnow blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff verb Syn : sift out, filter out Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in <u>wishing to <b>winnow</b> America’s overstuffed prisons</u> Least Difficult FT
1347 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>. 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
1348 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 His son, himself <u><b>wizened</b> old man</u>, had experienced too much to believe what he had just heard Least Difficult FT
1349 1386 wraith</br>wrath wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme anger noun Easily confused words Khan
1350 746 708 wretched exegesis extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) adj. noun Greek: ex "out" + hegeisthai "to lead, guide"=> Deutsch Aus + führung im Sinne von Interpretation Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote <u>a simple<b>exegesis</b></u> of the passage. Common GRE AMB MSU RATMW
1351 818 711 wry pertinacity Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor Pertinacity is a quality of sticking with something, no matter what. It's a type of persistent determination. adj. Syn : ironic, sardonic, satirical Latin: per "very " + tenicity =>very tenacious. </br> note spelllng, with "I" not "a" in ten<u>i</u>city</br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenaciousness, tenacity Catherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings. Least Difficult AMB FT RATMW
1352 1368 713 xen</br>xeno usurpation foreign 1. Wrongfully taking someone's power or property by force, especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. </br>2. Entry to another's property without right or permission Greek/Latin root verb Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2 : encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation xenophobe</br> 1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2. Latin words AMB nko RATMW
1358 736 aegis AMB RATMW
1359 738 vanquish AMB RATMW
1360 739 maenadic AMB RATMW
1361 743 preeminent AMB RATMW
1362 747 vivify AMB RATMW
1363 758 perennial AMB RATMW
1364 761 caducity ? AMB RATMW
1365 777 per many different meanings !!! </br>1.through </br>2 . By means of</br>very Greek/Latin nko
1366 781
1367 746 wretched extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) adj. Poor Cinderella had a <b>wretched</b> childhood, living in wretched conditions with a wretched stepmother Common GRE MSU
1368 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
1369 1368 xen</br>xeno foreign Greek/Latin root xenophobe</br> Latin words nko
1370 1036 xenophobia Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries noun Denk will not win more than a few seats in next year’s general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europe’s minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually v Most Difficult FT
1371 1369 xer dry Greek/Latin root xerox</br> Latin words nko
1372 1037 yoke a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull noun Syn : bond, tie, subjection The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries. Most Difficult FT
1373 1192 uranian homosexual, adj. from the reference to Aphrodite in Plato's "Symposium;" Urania "Heavenly" "One may recognize the pure <b>uranian</b> enthusiasts in the very character of their attachments" Plato AMB RATMW
1374 748 zeal passion or fervor, enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal (n: zealot; zealoutry. adj: zealous), Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective noun Syn : passion, zealousness, fervor The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many land 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar
1375 1559 zealot a fervent and even militant proponent of something noun . , Hi Freq. GRE Hard Barron
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"from para- \"contrary to\" (see para- (1)) + doxa \"opinion,", "from para- \"contrary to\" (see para- 1.) + doxa \"opinion,",
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"disinterested / uninterested", "disinterested / uninterested",
"disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare", "1. disinterested = objective, unbiased, unaffected by concern for one's own welfare</br>2. uninterested = not interested",
"adj.", "adj.",
"if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored.", "if you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored.",
"1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u>", "1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>2. grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u>",
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@@ -7660,7 +7660,7 @@
"1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer.", "1. v. to chop. </br>2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer.",
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"(2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack.", "(2. Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack.",
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@@ -9187,7 +9187,7 @@
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"uncompromising, obstinate s tubborn, immovable, unwilling to change:", "uncompromising, obstinate, stubborn, immovable, unwilling to change:",
"adj.", "adj.",
"in- : \"not,\" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness", "in- : \"not,\" + trans=movement =>is not moving</br>Syn: bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness",
"He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency", "He was an <u><b>intransigent</b> conservative</u> opposed to every liberal tendency",
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"1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) 2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable", "1. clear, serene and bright (often liquids) </br>2. ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn : 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable", "Syn : 1. crystal clear, crystalline, lucid, pellucid, transparent 2. lucid, plain, understandable",
"1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style", "1. I could see the sand on the bottom of the <b>limpid</b> mountain pool</br>2. He writes in a <b>limpid</b> style",
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"1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace.", "1. n. wood used for building. </br>2. v. to move heavily or without grace.",
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"(2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl.", "(2. The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl.",
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"1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. </br>2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit.", "1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. </br>2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit.",
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"(2) John became very good at <b><u>milking</b> his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get.</u>", "(2. John became very good at <b><u>milking</b> his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get.</u>",
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@@ -10884,7 +10884,7 @@
"1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth.", "1. n. an object for suppressing noise. </br>2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth.",
"noun", "noun",
"Syn: scarf", "Syn: scarf",
"(2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter.", "(2. Our mother would never let us leave the house without our <u><b>mufflers</b> and mittens</u> in the winter.",
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"1.the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2.an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3.a statement that limits or restricts some claim", "1 .The act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea</br>2. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something</br>3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim",
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"1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3.Newton's laws are still valid, <>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc.", "1. His new ideas involves a <b><u>qualification</b> of his party's platform</u></br>2. One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree.</br>3. Newton's laws are still valid, <u>subject to several extreme <b>qualifications</u></b>, such as speed of the body, etc.",
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"Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:", "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident:",
"adj.", "adj.",
"Syn : hopeful, buoyant, assured", "Syn : hopeful, buoyant, assured",
"Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.\"</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt.", "Her <b><u>sanguine</b> attitude</u> put everyone at ease.</br>Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are <b>sanguine</b> that people will have time to adapt.",
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@@ -14196,7 +14196,7 @@
"1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken.", "1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. </br>2. v. to deplete or weaken.",
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"", "",
"(2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it.", "(2. Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it.",
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@@ -14376,7 +14376,7 @@
"1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group.", "1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. </br>2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. </br>3. v. to select some items from a larger group.",
"noun", "noun",
"", "",
"1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2.He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>(3) The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes.", "1. I scratched his TV <b>screen</b></br>2.He passed the sand and stones through a <b>screen</b></br>3. The applicants were <b>screened</b> based on their resumes.",
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@@ -14589,10 +14589,10 @@
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"slight", "slight",
"1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect", "1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. </br>2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. </br>3. v. to insult or show disrespect",
"adj., noun", "adj., noun",
"", "",
"(3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone.", "3. The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone.",
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@@ -14862,7 +14862,7 @@
"1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part.", "1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. </br>2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part.",
"verb, noun", "verb, noun",
"", "",
"(2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable.", "1. The beau <b>strutted</b> up and down the boardwalk, as if he were convinced he was God's greatest gift to all mankind. 2. Because the <b>struts</b> were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable.",
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@@ -14931,10 +14931,10 @@
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"make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something, but also to strengthen", "1. Make something solid or believable, eg. to corroborate or give evidence of something </br>2. to strengthen",
"verb", "verb",
"Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen", "Syn1: affirm, confirm, corroborate, support, sustain, </br>Syn2 :beef up, fortify, strengthen",
"1. the theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country", "1. The theory was substantiated by a clear set of experimental facts</br>2. The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country",
"357 prevalent GRE words", "357 prevalent GRE words",
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@@ -15021,7 +15021,7 @@
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"693", "693",
"superficial", "superficial",
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"adj.", "adj.",
"Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something", "Anything superficial has to do with the surface of something",
"1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes", "1. The car only had <b>superficial</b> damage to its paint.</br> 2. her thinking was superficial and fuzzy, marked by lack of attention or insight . </br>3. she made a few </b>superficial</b> editorial changes",
@@ -15042,7 +15042,7 @@
"1. Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; </br>2.laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)", "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.", "adj.",
"Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn : weak, spineless", "Latin : supinus= “thrown backwards” or “inactive.”</br>Syn : weak, spineless",
"1. Austria as a country offered <b>supine</b>, selfish helplessness in allowing her country to be taken over by the Nazis.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died.", "1. The by-passers looked on as the crook robbed the old lady but were <u>too <b>supine</b> to want to interfere</u>.</br>2.After being sprayed with the poison, the roach flipped onto its back in a <u><b>supine</b> position</u> and died.",
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@@ -15294,7 +15294,7 @@
"1. n. emotional state or anger, as in \"she has quite a temper.\" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen.", "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in \"she has quite a temper.\" </br>2. v. to moderate or to strengthen.",
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"(2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners.", "(2. She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners.",
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@@ -16407,10 +16407,10 @@
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"wag", "wag",
"1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. 2. n. a joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories", "1. v. to wave back and forth, as a dog's tail. </br>2. n. A joker. someone who keeps people amused with humorous stories",
"verb, noun", "verb, noun",
"", "",
"Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br>(2) John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties.", "1. Honey, our dog, didn't have a tail to <b>wag</b></br> 2. John's <u>reputation as a <b>wag</b> insured</u> he would be invited to many parties.",
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@@ -17145,10 +17145,10 @@
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"cata", "cata",
"down</br> against completely</br> intensive</br> according to", "down</br> against</br> completely</br> intensive</br> according to",
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"", "",
"catabatic wind(downslope)</br> catapult(throw against intensely) 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>", "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>",
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@@ -17345,8 +17345,8 @@
"demi", "demi",
"half", "half",
"Prefix", "Prefix",
"word-forming element meaning \"half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br>\" used in technical terms French", "word-forming element meaning half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br> used in technical terms </br> French",
"demigod</br>", "demigod",
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@@ -18012,7 +18012,7 @@
"ship", "ship",
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"navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, n", "navigate, navigation, navigator, naval, navy",
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@@ -18512,13 +18512,13 @@
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"a", "from the reference to Aphrodite in Plato's \"Symposium;\" Urania \"Heavenly\"",
"", "\"One may recognize the pure <b>uranian</b> enthusiasts in the very character of their attachments\" Plato",
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@@ -19236,7 +19236,7 @@
"stand", "stand",
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"Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; Anastasia; apostasy; apostate; armistice; arrest; assist; astatic; astatine; bedstead; circumstance; consist; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; cost; desist; destination; destine; destitute; diastase; distance; distant; ecstasy; epistasis; epistemology; establish; estaminet; estate; etagere; existence; extant; Hindustan; histidine; histo-; histogram; histology; histone; hypostasis; insist; instant; instauration; institute; interstice; isostasy; isostatic; metastasis; obstacle; obstetric; obstinate; oust; peristyle; persist; presto; prostate; prostitute; resist; rest\" restitution; restive; restore; shtetl; solstice; stable, stage; stalag; stalwart; stamen; -stan; stance; stanchion; stand; standard; stanza; stapes; starboard; stare decisis; stasis; -stat; stat; state (n.1) \"circumstances, conditions;\" stater; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay \" stead; steed; \"guide the course of a vehicle;\" stem (n.) \"trunk of a plant;\" \" stet; stoa; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; stylite; subsist; substance; substitute; substitution; superstition;", "Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.; Anastasia; apostasy; apostate; armistice; arrest; assist; astatic; astatine; bedstead; circumstance; consist; constable; constant; constitute; contrast; cost; desist; destination; destine; destitute; diastase; distance; distant; ecstasy; epistasis; epistemology; establish; estaminet; estate; etagere; existence; extant; Hindustan; histidine; histo-; histogram; histology; histone; hypostasis; insist; instant; instauration; institute; interstice; isostasy; isostatic; metastasis; obstacle; obstetric; obstinate; oust; peristyle; persist; presto; prostate; prostitute; resist; rest\" restitution; restive; restore; shtetl; solstice; stable, stage; stalag; stalwart; stamen; -stan; stance; stanchion; stand; standard; stanza; stapes; starboard; stare decisis; stasis; -stat; stat; state (n.1. \"circumstances, conditions;\" stater; static; station; statistics; stator; statue; stature; status; statute; staunch; stay \" stead; steed; \"guide the course of a vehicle;\" stem (n.) \"trunk of a plant;\" \" stet; stoa; stoic; stool; store; stound; stow; stylite; subsist; substance; substitute; substitution; superstition;",
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@@ -20618,7 +20618,7 @@
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@@ -20870,7 +20870,7 @@
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"effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONS 1", "effect </br> affect </br>exceptions 1",
"However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like \"change\" or \"solution.\" To effect change/ to effect for a solution.", "However , effect can be a verb as an exception. In these cases it is nearly always used together with a noun like \"change\" or \"solution.\" To effect change/ to effect for a solution.",
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@@ -20888,7 +20888,7 @@
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"effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONS 2", "effect </br> affect </br> exceptions 2",
"however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response.", "however, affect can be used as a noun, as an exception - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response.",
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@@ -22529,8 +22529,8 @@
"sage", "sage",
"a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics", "a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics",
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"", "Old French sage \"wise, knowledgeable, learned; shrewd, skillful\"",
"", "Although a bit of an eccentric, he was deeply religious and known for his simple wisdom and <u><b>sage</b> advice</u>",
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@@ -24869,8 +24869,8 @@
"cantankerous", "cantankerous",
"ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious", "ill humored; irritable; marked by ill-tempered contradiction or opposition; ugly; malicious",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Syn:cranky, bad-tempered, irritable, irascible.",
"", "The <u><b>cantankerous</b>old ma</u> was uncooperative and difficult to get along with",
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@@ -24885,10 +24885,10 @@
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"story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus", "story or poem set to music that can be sung by chorus, usually relgious",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Latin cantare \"to sing\"",
"", "Bach wrote many famous cantata's, the most famous being number 140.",
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@@ -24905,8 +24905,8 @@
"capacious", "capacious",
"capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy", "capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "same word root as \"capacity\"",
"", "Since we have over five hundred people coming to the wedding, we need to find <u>a capacious venue.</u>",
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@@ -24939,10 +24939,10 @@
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"to use something to one's benefit for advantage", "1. to use something to one's benefit for advantage</br>2. to supply a company with capital/equity/debt </br>to put in capital letters",
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"", "1. The Sumo wrestler <b><u>capitalised</b> on his size advantage</u> to push his opponent out of the ring. </br>2. After the Corona-induced crisis, many <u>companies needed to be <b>re-capitalised</b></u>",
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@@ -24957,10 +24957,10 @@
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"captious", "captious",
"intended to confuse in an argument", "nitpicking intended to confuse in an argument",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Latin: apt to notice and make much of unimportant faults or flaws</br> same root as capture</br>It is usually used to imply a permanent character or personality flaw, as opposed to a momentary lapse in understanding.",
"", "When <u>my <b>captious</b> teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error</u> in my work.",
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@@ -24977,8 +24977,8 @@
"carapace", "carapace",
"hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles", "hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles",
"noun", "noun",
"", "French carapace \"tortoise shell\"",
"", "The small crustacean’s <b>carapace</b> was not able to protect its eyes and mouth when the predator attacked",
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@@ -24995,8 +24995,8 @@
"careen", "careen",
"lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side", "lean to one side, as a ship under press of sail; sway from side to side",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Middle French carene \"keel\"",
"", "I yelled as I saw <u>my drunk neighbor <b>careen</b> his car</u> into his house.",
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@@ -25013,8 +25013,8 @@
"carnage", "carnage",
"massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle", "massive slaughter, as in war; massacre; corpses, especially of those killed in battle",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Syn: butchery, mass murder, massacre, slaughter",
"", "The suicide bomber left immeasurable <b>carnage</b> in the mall.",
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@@ -25031,8 +25031,8 @@
"cataclysm", "cataclysm",
"an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water", "an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water",
"noun", "noun",
"", "Greekrom kata \"down\" + klyzein : to wash=>wash down as in Noah's flood",
"", "The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a <u><b>cataclysm</b> of destruction.</u>",
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@@ -25050,7 +25050,7 @@
"disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness", "disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness",
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"", "Sam became blind in his right eye ten years ago, and now <u>a <b>cataract</b>is clouding his left eye.</u>",
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@@ -25067,8 +25067,8 @@
"categorical", "categorical",
"absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories", "absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "Syn: categoric, flat, unconditional",
"", "My boss's <u><b>categorical</b> denial</u> let me know there was no need to ask again.",
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@@ -25085,8 +25085,8 @@
"caulk", "caulk",
"make watertight by filling in cracks", "make watertight by filling in cracks",
"verb", "verb",
"", "Deutsch Wortstamm : Kalk</br>Latin:Calx = chalk</br>modern:mit silikon abdichten</br>vorher war das Abdichtungsmittel eine Mischung aus Kalk und Leinsamenoel",
"", "He <b>caulked</b> the gap between the floor tiles and the wall with his caulking gun.",
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@@ -25121,8 +25121,8 @@
"celerity", "celerity",
"swiftness of action or motion; speed", "swiftness of action or motion; speed",
"noun", "noun",
"", "celerity as in accelerate, with common Latin root \"celer\" = swift.",
"", "Wei should never drink liquor because <u>the alcohol moves through his body with a celerity</u> that makes him act foolish in minutes.",
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@@ -25139,8 +25139,8 @@
"cerebral", "cerebral",
"intellectual rather than emotional", "intellectual rather than emotional",
"adj.", "adj.",
"", "French cérébral : pertaining to the brain. </br>Use as in Clever is from 1929",
"", "John generally made </u><b>cerebral</b> decisions</u> using intelligence and cold, hard facts, instead of emotions like his drama queen sister",
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@@ -25157,8 +25157,8 @@
"cerebration", "cerebration",
"act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity", "act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity",
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"", "After several hours of <b>cerebration</b>, the mentally drained writer decided to take a break from working on the article",
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@@ -25166,6 +25166,312 @@
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"adj.",
"Latin : parus \"relative\" + cida \"killer\"=> killer of relative</br> see -cide (nr. 150)",
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"exegesis",
"An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)",
"noun",
"Greek: ex \"out\" + hegeisthai \"to lead, guide\"=> Deutsch Aus + führung im Sinne von Interpretation",
"Because the youth minister wanted the children to easily understand the scripture, he wrote <u>a simple<b>exegesis</b></u> of the passage.",
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"Latin: per \"very \" + tenicity =>very tenacious. </br> note spelllng, with \"I\" not \"a\" in ten<u>i</u>city</br>Syn: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenaciousness, tenacity",
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"Syn1 :capture, gaining control, seizure</br>Syn2 : encroachment, intrusion, trespass, violation",
"1. Some countries in South America have been ruled for centuries by a succession of generals who <u>ruled by <b>usurpation</u></b></br>2.",
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"chthonic",
"Relating to or inhabiting the underworld.",
"adj.",
"Greek khthonios \"of the earth, in the earth\"</br>Usually about mythological creatures, but also, perhaps about our creepy basement</br> word frequency : every 195 k pages!",
"Rammstein's song \"die Sonne\" is filled with <b>chthonic</b> scenes of dwarf miners intertwined with Snow White fantasies.",
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