1 -(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology
archeology Suffix MSU 2 a
an without
not Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typical
Atheist =one who does not believe in God
Atrophy=wasting away
deterioration asexual
amoral
anarchy
anhydrous
Anabaptist
anachronism Greek/Latin MSU 3 ab
abs
a apart
away from Greek/Latin root Abnormal=deviating normal
Abhor=to hate
detest
Abominate=to detest
Abduct=to take by force
Abstruse=hard to understand
Abstract=considered apart normal existence abnormal
abduct
abductor (muscle)
abscission Greek/Latin MSU 4 abate to diminish in intensity, become less intense or widespread verb to cause to diminish in intensity,
Synonyms: subside, die away, die down The Covid pandemic will, with or without successful retaining measures, eventually abate... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 5 ac sharp
bitter Greek/Latin root "Greek
PIE : be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. SUBFORMS ARE
akros ""at the end
at the top
outermost; consummate
excellent
"" akis ""sharp point
""
akros ""at the farthest point
highest
outermost
""
akantha ""thorn
"" akme ""summit
edge
"" oxys ""sharp
bitter;"" " Acute =sharp
severe
Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste
Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter
Acidic=something that is sour
Acrimony-bitter animosity
acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear) Root words Aristotle 6 aberrant deviating from normal or correct. diverging from the standard type adjective " Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" With this aberrant mindset there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 7 aberration a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected noun "Latin lit. & fig., : ab =""off, away "" + errare=""to wander, stray"""" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. ""deviation the normal type" The unexpected results were a statistical aberration Least Difficult FT 8 abjure to reject or renounce verb " Latin abiurare ""deny on oath,"" ab ""off, away "" (see ab-) + iurare ""to swear,








Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavow" Since 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they abjure tax increases of any sort forever. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 9 -able, -ible able, can do verb adjective capable
agreeable
visible Suffix MSU 10 abreast Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information adjective Synonyms: in touch with, plugged into These daily updates were designed to help readers keep abreast of the market Least Difficult FT 12 abscond to leave secretly, evading detection verb "Latin: ab=""off, away "" + condere ""put together, store,"" itself com- ""together"" + -dere ""put,""" The boarding school scholar absconded from the schoolgrounds without informing anyone 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 13 abstain to voluntarily refrain from doing something verb Synonyms: refrain, desist, hold back Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes. 357 prevalent GRE words FT 15 abyss a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm noun Synonyms: gorge, ravine, void President Maduro announced that, while his country now stood at the edge of an abyss, he would confidently take the country one step forward ! Least Difficult FT 16 acumen keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain noun Synonyms: astuteness, awareness, acuity
Deutsch : Scharfsinn, Geschick He was unable to run a profitable restaurant because he lacked business acumen 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 17 ad toward
to Greek/Latin root Sometimes broader than ad
eg (ac
al
af
an
ap
as
at) adhere= stick to
adductor = muscle brings hips together
adumbrate =to create shodowy(umbra) outline Greek/Latin MSU 18 -ade result of action verb or noun noun blockade
lemonade Suffix MSU 19 adept Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easy adjective Synonyms: expert, proficient, accomplished An abundance of clever people — adept in English law as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge funds Least Difficult FT 20 admonish scold or to advise firmly verb The security guard admonished the customer to wear a face mask in the store during these CoVid times 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 21 adulterate to contaminate or make impure by introducing inferior elements. verb World class chefs use fresh produce and refuse to adulterate their dishes with canned ingredients. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 23 advocate to recommend, support, or advise, to speak, plead, or argue for a cause, or in another’s behalf. (n) -- one who advocates. verb n. one who advocates The teacher advocated for students with special needs 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 24 aesthetic concerned with the nature of beauty and art adjective The critics admire the work of art for its aesthetic value 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 25 affectation fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truth noun The poor man’s affectation of wealth did not fool any of the elite at the party. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 26 -age act of
state of
collection of suffix added to root words (often French) to form a noun salvage
storage
forage Suffix MSU 27 agere act Greek/Latin root agent
agency
agenda Greek/Latin MSU 29 aggrandize to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputation verb The arrogant man’s self-aggrandizing is so annoying that I refuse to listen to him brag 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 30 agog Very eager or curious to hear or see something adjective Synonyms: excited, impatient, in suspense The little kids were agog as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive. Least Difficult FT 31 -al relating to verb or noun adjective sensual
gradual
manual
natural Suffix MSU 32 alacrity promptness and eagerness noun
Deutsch : Verve, Eifrigkeit Although Apple has in the past expanded its production capacities with alacrity, it was not always able to meet demand 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 33 -algia pain Greek/Latin root neuralgia(pain caused by nerve)
arthralgia (joint pain)
Suffix MSU 34 alleviate to relieve a problem or ease a burden verb latin : alleviare = to lift up, to raise, to lighten.
Deutsch : mildern, erleichtern Do good works, alleviate the suffering and misery, comfort and refresh the sick
Alleviate the effects of the pandemic 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 35 allure the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating noun Synonyms : attraction, lure, draw.
Deutsch : Reiz, Fazination, Anziehungskraft Yet it was the allure of the Model T for millions of consumers that finally drove the horse off the road. Least Difficult FT 36 altruism the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others noun Synonyms: selflessness, compassion, goodwill.
Deutsch : Uneigennützigkeit, Selbstlosigkeit.
Latin/(old french) : alter/(altrui) = others He was not the first to wonder about the connection between religion and altruism Least Difficult FT 38 amalgamate to combine to or mix together verb Amalgan = Hg metal alloy for tooth fillings The 2 companies amalgamated into one 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 40 ambiguous unclear adjective "adj. open to multiple interpretations. PIE root *ambhi- ""around"") + agere ""drive, lead, act"" .
Deutsch : unklar" Partly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for an ambiguous weather forecast 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 41 ambiguous
ambivalent vague; capable of various interpretations adjective valence = strong, power. being of two minds
holding conflicting feelings or attitudes
ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! Not only were the statements ambiguous,but further adding to the confusion was the fact that the author was ambivalent in his opinion. Easily confused words MSU 42 ambivalent having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone adjective ambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S
ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure The first was a chronic lack of focus. Right from the start Yahoo was ambivalent about whether it should be a media or a technology company. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 44 ambrosial extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia) adjective The garden with its ambrosial and exotic blossoms and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacy Common GRE MSU 45 ameliorate to improve or mitigate a situation verb French, latin : améliorer Longer breaks significantly ameliorated the working conditions in the factory. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 46 amenable easily convinced or persuaded adjective French, latin : ad + mener (= to lead (F), to drive cattle (Latin) Group trips with amenable people are pleasant. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 47 amphi
round
Greek/Latin root amphitheater
amphibian
Greek/Latin MSU 48 -an, ian native of, pertaining to noun adjective American
Martian
antediluvian Suffix MSU 50 anachronism something old-fashioned, a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic) noun " Latin/Greek : ""against"" (see ana-) + khronos ""time"" (see chrono-)= something appearing in a time period where it does not belong" A steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an anachronism. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 51 analogous comparable, similar noun " Greek : ana ""throughout; according to"" + logos ""ratio, proportionn.
Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogy" One can solve all the other problems in an analagous manner. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 52 -ance, ancy action, process, state verb noun assistance
allowance
defiance Suffix MSU 53 annul Declare invalid verb Synonyms: repeal, reverse, rescind The election results were annulled after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place. Least Difficult FT 54 anoint to choose for a particular office or position verb v. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremony Using holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the woman’s head in order to anoint her 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 55 anomalous peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly) adjective " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality , uneven, irregular,"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" His anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem. Common GRE MSU 56 anomaly an exception or unusual case noun " Latin/Greek anomalia= ""inequality , uneven, irregular,"" an- ""not"" + homalos ""even" The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 57 -ant performing, agent verb noun assistant
servant Suffix MSU 58 ante before Greek/Latin root sometimes anti (when comes Italian)
where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti) antedate
anteroom
antecedent
anterior Greek/Latin MSU 59 antediluvian ancient; outmoded; adjective " latin : ante= before, + deluge = literally ""before the flood"" (of Noah)" For the development of this logo we chose an ancient antedeluvian technique: the traditional Chinese seal. Common GRE MSU 60 anthrop man Greek/Latin root anthropology
anthropomorphic Greek/Latin MSU 61 anti against Greek/Latin root antipathy
antitank
anticlimax Greek/Latin MSU 63 antipathy strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion to noun " Latin/Greek antipathia : anti- + pathein=""to feel, suffer""" The students voiced their antipathy for homework very loudly. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 64 antithetical contrary to the very nature of adjective "Greek/Latin : anti- + tithenai ""to put, place,""" Some critics say that democracy is antithetical to the Islamic way of life. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 65 apathy Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasm noun Synonyms: indifference, passivity, ennui Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 67 appease to placate, to pacify, to satisfy verb " latin, french : a ""to"" (see ad-) + paix/paicem ""peace"" = to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need)" These gestures were meant to appease the religious right 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 68 appropriate "1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent. A polite word for ""steal""" adjective/verb Note how the 2 uses of appropriate have diametrically opposite ethical values. As an adjective it is good, as a verb it is bad. 1. The appropriate use for toothpaste is for brushing teeth
2.(2) The advancing army appropriatedfood and other supplies the territories they occupied. Homonym MSU 69 aqua water Greek/Latin root aquarium
aqueous Greek/Latin MSU 70 arbiter a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter noun " French arbitre= ""arbiter, judge""
Synonyms: authority, judge, controller" The arbiter helps the divorcing couple come to terms on a settlement Least Difficult FT 71 arbitrary Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system adjective Synonyms: capricious, random, chance Since Jake’s teacher disliked him, she came up with an arbitrary punishment to help him remember his homework. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 73 arbitrate to settle a dispute via mediation (n: arbitration) verb " Latin : arbiter ""a judge, umpire, mediator"". See arbitre (French) = umpire. Verb is arbitratation" The mediator arbitrated the dispute between the two parties. Common GRE MSU 74 arcane secret or known only to a select group adjective "Deutsch : geheimnisvoll, Obskur. Latin arcanus ""secret, hidden, private, concealed" The traditional healer's arcane rituals confused her. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 75 archaic old-fashioned adjective adj. no longer in the common usage In comparison to portable laptop computers, typewriters are considered archaic 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 76 archaios ancient Greek/Latin root archeology
archetype
archaic
archeozoic Greek/Latin MSU 77 arch leader
first
chief Greek/Latin root monarchy
oligarchy
anarchy
archetype
architect
archbishop Greek/Latin MSU 78 arduous difficult, taxing, requiring considerable effort adjective " Latin arduus ""high, steep,"" also figuratively, ""difficult, hard to reach," Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 79 articulate exhibiting considerable communication skills, well-spoken adjective, verb Deutsch : 1. redegewandt UND
2. ein Gelenk bilden 1. His vast vocabulary allowed him to clearly articulate his opinions. 2. The lower jaw articulates with the skull. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 81 artless without artifice. without guile or deception adjective Synonyms: candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrained With her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didn’t style her hair. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 82 -ary, ery, ory relating to place where or quality noun or adjective dictionary
bravery
dormitory
aviary
ordinary
auditory Suffix MSU 83 ascetic austere or self-denying adjective " Greek : asketes ""monk, hermit,""" The monk leads an ascetic life. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 85 assuage to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfy verb v. to satisfy a need or appetite A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 86 astonishment total surprise, shock noun " Old French estoner ""to stun, daze, deafen, astound,"" Vulgar Latin *extonare,
Latin ex ""out"" + tonare ""to thunder""" The homeless man looked at me in astonishment when I gave him the bag of money. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 87 -ate cause, make noun or adjective verb liquidate
segregate Suffix MSU 88 attenuate weaken (adj: attenuated) verb " Latin : ad ""to"" (see ad-) + tenuare ""make thin""
Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächen" The contract includes a safeguard clause to attenuate possible additional costs demands. Common GRE MSU 91 audacious showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity) adjective Synonyms: bold, daring, fearless The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy.
The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 92 audio hear
sound Greek/Latin root audiophile(someone who likes music)
audiometer(something that measures sound)
auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures) Greek/Latin MSU 94 austere severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance adjective " Old French austere ""strict, severe, harsh, cruel""
Synonyms: unadorned, subdued, stark" Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 95 auto self Greek/Latin root automatic
automaton
auto-immune Greek/Latin MSU 96 avarice greed noun " Latin (via French) avaritia ""greed, inordinate desire" The third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 98 aver to assert or allege. to declare verb "Deutsch : beteuern, behaupten.
Latin ad ""to"" + verus ""true"" - later meaning to assert with confident" Many of those who voted for the President, his opponent averred, did so because they were rooked by devious lies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 100 banal boring, cliché, commonplace or trite (n: banality) adjective I was bored to death because of his banal conversation 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 101 barefaced unconcealed, shameless, or brazen adjective "with face uncovered or shaven;"" see bare + face : Thus, ""unconcealed" It would be a barefaced lie to claim that there is freedom in Venezuela Common GRE MSU 102 belie give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deed verb Janice hoped her smile would belie the sadness she felt. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 103 bene well
favorable Greek/Latin root benefit
benevolent
benefactor
beneficent Greek/Latin MSU 104 benign gentle, harmless adjective " Latin ""well born,"" bene ""well"" + "" genus ""birth"" " Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 105 bi two Greek/Latin root bi-partisan
bisexual
biennial
binary
bicuspid
bivalve Greek/Latin MSU 106 biased prejudiced, displaying partiality adjective The bigot admits that he is biased toward immigrants and stereotypes people according to their race before he ever meets them 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 107 bible book Greek/Latin root bibliography
Bible
bibliophile Greek/Latin MSU 108 bio life Greek/Latin root biology
biography
bio-active Greek/Latin MSU 109 blandishment speech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do something noun " Latin blandiri ""flatter, soothe, caress, coax,""
Deutsch : Schmeichelrei, schönreden" Even though the salesman produced every blandishment he could think of from his bag of tricks, his prospect wouldn’t be budged by his flattery. Common GRE MSU 110 blight a thing that spoils or damages something noun Synonyms: affliction, scourge, bane 1. Because of the urban blight that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated to suburban malls.
2. The torrential rain blighted the crop. Least Difficult FT 111 blithe showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcerned adjective Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blasé The rebellious teenager was blithe about her failing grades. Least Difficult FT 112 blowhard a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way noun Synonyms: boaster, bragger, show-off The self-promoting blowhard talked about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tears Least Difficult FT 113 bolster to support or strengthen verb "Old English bolster ""bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up
Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng Polster" The prosecutor worked to find evidence that would bolster her case against the defendant. Common GRE Kaplan 114 bombast pompous speech (adj: bombastic) noun "Bombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment.
Deutsch= der erste Teil vom Wort ""Baumwolle"" ist ähnlich wie ""Bom""" Madam President, Commissioner, we have no need for sentimentality and bombast on such a serious issue Common GRE MSU 116 bombastic overblown, theatrical. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated adjective Synonyms: pompous, blustering, turgid If you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use bombastic claims in your commercials. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 117 bore 1. v. to cause one to lose interest. 2. v. to drill a hole. adj. similar to or pertaining to objects that drill holes. 1. the lecturer repeated everything we already knew and bored all in the class
2.Pickleworms bore into the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh. Homonym MSU 118 boycott a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups noun Synonyms: veto, shunning, rejection Conversely some prominent black women have called for a boycott, seeing Mr. Parker’s past as a disqualifying stain. Least Difficult FT 119 brazen bold or open to the point of shocking adjective "Old English bræsen ""of brass, - which then led to brazen-faced (shameless) and then hardened in war" In a brazen assault, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 120 breach a lapse, gap or break, as in a fortress wall. To break or break through. noun, verb "old English for ""break"". Most typical uses are ""breach of contract"" or ""breach of peace"". But also ""breach"" of defenses, breach of etiquette " The club members never forgot his breach of ettiquette. Common GRE MSU 123 burgeon flourish, bloom,to grow or flourish; a bud or new growth (adj: burgeoning ) verb, noun of uncertain origin Left untreated, the garden weeds will burgeon and take over the entire property within days 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 124 burlesque a variety show noun Synonyms: skit, farce, striptease Madame JoJo’s, a burlesque bar in London’s Soho, had its license revoked in 2014 after two bouncers brandished a baseball bat at a rowdy crowd. Least Difficult FT 125 buttress to support. a support verb, noun old French Her good arguments buttressed her credibility Common GRE MSU 126 caco Bad Greek/Latin root PIE Kaka=to defecate cacophony (bad sound)
cacography(bad handwriting)
cacostocracy(government by the worst in society) Greek/Latin MSU 128 cacophony loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds noun Synonyms: racket, noise, clamor The cacophony of the middle school band warming up was nearly unbearable for the audience. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 129 cadge to get something by taking advantage of someone verb " old English ""to get by begging""" By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to cadge free drinks. Common GRE MSU 130 calumny lie or slander, often to damage somone's reputation noun " Old French calomnie/Latin calumnia ""trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious charge" The film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge calumny to tarnish the star’s reputation. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 131 candid honest, open adjective When questioned, she held nothing back and gave a candid /response 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 !
n. sacred works/scripture;
in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or discipline" At the same time, canon law is part of the temporal legal system, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state 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 advisory capacity 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 134 caprice an impulsive act noun Because John did not think before acting, he could spend years in prison for a silly caprice. Common GRE MSU 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 misused performance reviews to castigate his employees 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 141 caustic corrosive. capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical: adjective adj. bitterly sarcastic His caustic remarks spoiled the mood of the party 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 142 censure to express intense condemnation, an official reprimand verb " French, censurer. Do not confuse with ""censor""" Since the marine left base without permission, he is expecting both a censure and punishment when he returns tomorrow. 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 it was history His sister was chauvinist when it comes to feminism, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 144 chicanery deception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose noun " French chicanerie ""trickery,"" Middle French chicaner ""to pettifog, quibble""" Instead of being truthful on his campaign for sheriff, he resorted to chicanery.  357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 146 chorale
corral n. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir
n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one place Corral is of Spanish origin. The protective wide circle of ox-wagons called laager by the Afrikaners was called corral by the Americans travelling West in their wagons. Maimie always corraled Marnie into serving as secretary for the meetings.
The chorale originated when Martin Luther translated sacred songs into the vernacular language Homophone MSU 147 chronic (Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate adjective Synonyms: constant, continuing, persistent Pessimists think the productivity problem is chronic. Technological advances, they say, are ever-less revolutionary... Least Difficult FT 148 chronological ordered by time adjective Latin : chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adjectives He went through the events in chronological order 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 149 -cian having a specific skill noun magician
optician
physician Suffix MSU 150 cide kill Greek/Latin root Killer of ( ): homicide
parricide(parents)
germicidal
ecocide
suicide
fungicide
senicide (old men)
libricide(old books)
legicide(laws)
uxoricide(wife)
filicide(son/daughter)
floricide(flowers)
infanticide(infants)
genocide(race/kind)
Greek/Latin MSU 153 coda a concluding event, remark or section noun Synonyms: ending, finale The final section of the song was sealed with a coda that sounded like an entirely different melody. Least Difficult FT 154 cogent clearly laid out and persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe adjective French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compelling The politician's clear cogent argument against the war won him many votes in the election 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 155 commensurate in accordance with, proportional adjective " Latin com ""with, together"" + mensuratus, pp mensurare ""to measure = with measure
Deutsch : mit Maß" You will get a salary increase commensurate with your additional responsibilities and work 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 157 compelling captivating, very persuasive adjective "Latin com ""with, together"" + pellere ""to drive""" The jury seemed moved by the lawyer’s compelling argument 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 158 complaisant willingly compliant or accepting of the status quo (n: complaisance) adjective com=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasing Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him Common GRE MSU 159 comprehensive complete and thorough adjective com=with/together, preandre=seize/hold Heather’s comprehensive workout helps tone all of the muscles in her body. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 161 conflagration 1. a great fire OR
2. a conflict or war noun "con=with/togethe+ =flagrare ""to burn, blaze, glow" 1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot conflagration gases generated during a fire rise upwards
2. It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries Common GRE MSU 163 confound to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong verb Synonyms: contradict, counter, go against Yet in another sense, the Fed has confounded predictions—at least, those it made itself. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 164 connoisseur an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuits noun French. Note how modern French spells it connaisseur, whereas English follows the old French spelling of connoisseur Since you are a wine connoisseur, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 165 consequential " as a result of, ""following as an effect or result""" adjective adj. significant or memorable The consequential damages of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 166 constitutus stand Greek/Latin root constitution
statute Greek/Latin MSU 167 construe to interpret verb "same latin/French origin as ""construct"", ie. With/together + piling up= interpret" Although I tried to pay you a compliment, you have decided to construe my words as an insult 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 168 consumption utilization (esp. of a resource) noun Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to liver damage 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 169 contend assert or claim verb old French comptendre : engage in rivalry, compete, To obtain custody of her children in the divorce, Bridgett will contend her husband is an abusive man 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 170 contentious controversial, causing or likely to cause an argument adjective " Latin contentiosus ""obstinate, quarrelsome" As a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 172 convoluted roundabout, not straightforward adjective " Latin : to roll together,"" com ""with, together"" (see con-) + volvere ""to roll,""" My head began to hurt as I listened to the professor’s convolute speech 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 173 copious plentiful or abundant adjective " Latin : ""abundant, plentiful,""" Take copious notes in class so that you have plenty of review material for the test. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 174 corporal "of the body: ""corporal punishment."" a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private." adjective 1. corporal punishment will still in use during my father's school days. Common GRE MSU 175 corporeal of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common) adjective "Latin : ""of a material or physical nature, not mental or spiritual,"" with adjectival suffix -al preceded by corpus ""body"" (living or dead)," As Jack reached for the ghost, he realized it was not corporeal when his hands went straight through the shape. Common GRE MSU 176 corpus body Greek/Latin root corpse
corporal punishment
corpus callosum Greek/Latin MSU 177 corroborate to strengthen or support: (n: corroboration) verb " Latin : form of com ""with, together,"" + roborare ""to make strong,"" robur, robus ""strength,"" - same root as robust" The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story. Common GRE MSU 178 corroborate
collaborate "It's ""L"" like Royalty…..don't get ""L"" and ""R"" confused" Easily confused words During the president's election, the 2 scientists collaborated together to find facts to corrobarate their joint theory. Easily confused words MSU 179 cosmopolitan of or relating to a large city or massive urban area adjective belonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society.
adj. sophisticated With its hugely diverse population, New York City is considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 180 covet to desire something that does not belong to you verb old French : to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others, In the book by Dickens, the miser did nothing but covet money
10th commandment : You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,…etc. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 181 cracy rule Greek/Latin root democracy
theocracy
technocracy Greek/Latin MSU 182 craft n. skill noun "as adjective it means ""cunning""- a crafty pickpocket" The retired teacher is looking for a new craft to take up since she is good at making things with her hands 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 184 craven cowardly to the point of being shameful adjective " Latin/French where originally cravant initially =""defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered"", but changing later to cowardly" Because police officers must be fearless, craven people should not apply for positions in law enforcement. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 185 credence belief or trust noun " Medieval Latin credentia ""belief"". ""credentials"", ""credit"", all have the same roots" The crazy man’s UFO story was so ridiculous that not a single person gave it any credence. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 186 cred belief Greek/Latin root credence =belief that something is true or valid
credulous =believing things too easily
gullible
incredible =unbelievable
incredulous=skeptical
disbelieving Greek/Latin MSU 188 -cule, ling very small noun or adjective molecule
miniscule
Suffix MSU 189 culpable deserving of blame (n: culpability) adjective Old French coupable The judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prison Common GRE MSU 190 -cy action, function noun advocacy
hesitancy
prophecy
normalcy Suffix MSU 191 dearth lack, scarcity: noun " Old English deore ""precious, costly"" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -th" The prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect. Common GRE MSU 192 decorum appropriate behavior or good manners noun same root at décor Not understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 194 deference respect or polite submission. submission or courteous yielding: noun " French déférence (16c.), déférer ""to yield, comply" He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 195 deflect divert or cause to ricochet verb de=away + flect = bend He deflected the attack with a defty response 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 196 deft skill, acumen adjective adj. manual dexterity 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 Synonyms: come down one's high horse If the Senate deigns to consider and confirm a nominee, do not expect changes overnight. Least Difficult FT 198 delineate to describe very accurately verb v. to clearly demarcate a boundary v. to render an outline 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 199 demos people Greek/Latin root democracy
demographic Greek/Latin MSU 201 denigrate say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory way verb " Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare ""to blacken; to defame,"" de- ""completely"" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger ""black"" " During the election, the crooked politician did everything in his power to denigrate his rival. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 202 depict to show, create a picture of. verb " Latin depictus, past participle of depingere ""to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine,"" de ""down"" (see de-) + pingere ""to paint""" The drawings on the cave walls depict the lives of the earliest men on the planet. Common GRE MSU 203 deprecate (deprecation)
depreciate (depreciation) to deprecate is “to disapprove,” but in
“self-deprecating,” it means, “to belittle.”
In the world of computing, deprecated means “phased out” or “soon to be phased out.”
Depreciate is for talking about loss of monetary value, primarily for assets Easily confused words The deprecated software had already had its full book value depreciated in the finance department Easily confused words MSU 204 deprecation disapproval, earnest expression of feeling against noun Do NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance term Ingrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions. Common GRE MSU 205 depredation the act of preying upon or plundering: noun "French/latin : de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + praedari ""to plunder,"" literally ""to make prey of,"" praeda ""prey""" The depredations of the invaders demoralized the population. Common GRE MSU 207 derivative imitates another work in a way that is unoriginal or uninspiring, an object or idea that is produced from something else adjective Applies to words (words derive a parent) to chemistry (a product derives another one) and to mathematics The new antibiotic is listed as a derivative of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 208 descry to make clear, to say verb Deutsch : entdecken, wahrnehmen If you descry illegality contents on the linked websites, we beg for notification Common GRE MSU 210 desiccate to dry out completely verb " de- ""thoroughly"" (see de-) + siccare ""to dry""
v. to suck out the vitality and passion" One should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly desiccate. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 211 desultory halfhearted, not having a plan or purpose adjective
Deutsch : halbherzig
adj. inconsistent or random 1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile.
2)The students were confused by the teacher’s desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 212 detachment objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelings noun " French détachement (17c.), détacher (see detach). Meaning ""that which is detached"", also in a military sense.
Deutsch : Ablösung" The woman’s air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husband’s death. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 213 determinant a strong factor in an outcome noun
Deutsch : Bestimmungsfaktor "The key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end " 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 214 di two
double Greek/Latin root deductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability. Greek/Latin MSU 215 dia across
through Greek/Latin root diagonal
dialectic
dialogue
diagnosis Greek/Latin MSU 218 didactic educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizing adjective "French didactique,
Latinized form of Greek didaktikos ""apt at teaching" Because Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were not only didactic but also fun, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 219 die 1. v. to cease to live. 2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products
Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, (2) These car models are so similar that the samedie can be used to make most body parts, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover. Homonym MSU 221 diffident shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence adjective " Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere ""to mistrust, lack confidence,"" dis- ""away"" (see dis-) + fidere ""to trust""" Because she felt unattractive, Mary was diffident and kept to herself at parties. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 222 diffident
different
deference diffident = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and
deference is respect for others. Easily confused words If you treat others with deference, then people will respect you back, and acting differently will not lead to shy diffidence Easily confused words MSU 224 dirge funeral or mourning lament noun "In the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is Psalms v.9, which begins in Latin : ""Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (""Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight""). So, Dirge is linked to first word, Direct in English.

now, n. any sad, slow song""" Elton John wrote and sang the dirge at Lady Di's funeral. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 225 dis not
apart Greek/Latin root disperse
disinherit
disenfranchise
distend Greek/Latin MSU 227 disabuse to dispel someone’s illusions or false impressions about something. to free a person from falsehood or error: verb "dis=""to free, apart, off""+ ""mistake, fallacy, or deception""" We had to disabuse her of the notion that she was invited. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 228 discern to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more things verb " dis- ""off, away"" + cernere ""distinguish, separate, sift" Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not discern whether or not his eyes were red. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 229 discomfort (n)
discomfit (vt) 1. discomfort is a noun the lack of ease or comfort whereas
2. discomfit is a verb and the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for othersor to others Easily confused words To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset. An easy way to discomfit another person is to use the age-old, childish trick of ignoring them. 1. I sat there in discomfort
2. He was discomfited with the impolite behaviour of the visitor Easily confused words MSU 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 confused by the discrepancy between the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 231 disingenuous not candid or sincere adjective Synonyms: dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous But shamelessly self-interested and probably contrary to his real views on the EU though it is, the mayor’s move is perhaps not entirely disingenuous. Least Difficult FT 232 disinterested objective, unbiased adjective if you're disinterested, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop.
2. But if you're uninterested, you don't give a hoot; you're bored. 1. The referee should be disinterestedin which team wins the game, but
grandmother was uninterested in who won the football game. 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 I cannot believe that you belittle and disparage people who have little in common with you. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 234 disparaging belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage) adjective His mother's disparaging comments made him feel awful Common GRE MSU 235 disparate dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possible adjective " Latin disparatus, dis- ""apart"" + parare ""get ready, prepare, ie. Dislike in kind" Even though they are identical twins, they have such disparate personalities that it’s impossible to get them confused 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 237 dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiased adjective Liza is a dispassionate person who rarely displays her emotions to others 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 238 disregard to ignore or pay no attention to verb dis= away + regard=look at If you disregard the red light at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 240 dissemble to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to one’s motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feign verb " Latin dissimulare ""make unlike, conceal, disguise,"" dis- ""completely"" (see dis-) + simulare ""to make like, imitate, copy," Rather than answer the reporter’s questions directly, the politician chose to mislead and dissembled his responses 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 241 dissemble
disassemble Disassemble is to take something apart, like an old car motor, but dissemble is sneaky — it means to hide your true self,to lie to misrepresent oneself - like the guy who said he was a mechanic but had never actually seen a motor, much less put one back together. Easily confused words dis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt


dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representation the word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans. Easily confused words MSU 242 disseminate to spread widely (esp. information) verb The pollen will disseminate into the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 243 dissonance a clash between two elements that don’t blend well, a lack of harmony or agreement noun The school board’s meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 244 diverge to split apart, esp. a road or path verb Knowing that everyone would diverge after graduation, she was worried that she would not see her friends anymore. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 245 docile Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive adjective Synonyms: compliant, obedient, pliant Docile with humans, they are fierce defenders of territory and their young. Least Difficult FT 246 doff Remove (an item of clothing) verb Synonyms: lay hold of, take hold of To don shoes, to doff them, or even to throw them at somebody? Least Difficult FT 247 dogged stubborn or determined: adjective Her dogged pursuit of the degree eventually paid off. Common GRE MSU 248 dogma the official beliefs or tenets of particular sect or group noun Although Jake considered himself to be quite religious, he did not blindly follow the dogma of the church.  357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 249 dogmatic relying upon doctrine or dogma, as opposed to evidence adjective Common GRE MSU 250 -dom quality, realm, office noun freedom
kingdom
wisdom
thralldom Suffix MSU 251 dominus lord
master Greek/Latin root dominant
dominion Greek/Latin MSU 252 dote be extremely and uncritically fond of verb Synonyms: adore, love dearly, be devoted to Falling birth-rates allowed parents to dote on fewer children, who were increasingly likely to go to school. Least Difficult FT 253 dupe to deceive or fool verb My brother is a schemer who is always trying to dupe people out of their money. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 254 dynasthai be able Greek/Latin root dynamic
dynamo
dynasty
dynamite Greek/Latin MSU 256 eccentric quirky or unusual adjective " Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros ""out of the center"" (as opposed to concentric), ek ""out"" (see ex-) + kentron ""center"". Meaning now modified to ""odd or whimsical person""" The eccentric artist was quite happy to walk around with green hair 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 258 eclectic composed of a variety of styles, themes, motifs, etc. selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources: adjective Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style. (n: eclecticism) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 259 -ee one who receives the action noun employee
nominee
refugee Suffix MSU 260 effect
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 action. Easily confused words 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 to use. The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system. Easily confused words MSU 262 efficacy effectiveness; capability to produce a desired effect noun The instructor’s efficacy was reduced by the lack of educational materials.  357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 263 effluent the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence) adjective, n Paques builds plants that ensure that wastewater effluent effluent is cleaned Common GRE MSU 264 ego I
self Greek/Latin root ego
egomaniac
egocentric
Greek/Latin MSU 265 elegy sad poem or song, often in remembrance of someone deceased noun When the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 266 elicit to provoke a response verb In the experiment, the scientist hoped to elicit a response from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 267 eloquence persuasive and articulate speech adjective Since the girl spoke from the heart, the eloquence in her words allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 268 elusive
effusive elusive is when not quite able to catch/find/get hold of whereas effusive is when showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner Easily confused words The elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prison Easily confused words MSU 269 eminent well-known, respected, distinguished adjective Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such an eminent professor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 270 emollient softening; something that softens adjective, noun The lotion was a great emollient for her dry skin Common GRE MSU 271 empirical based on evidence adjective Our data is based on empirical evidence collected in numerous studies 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 273 emulate to imitate or attempt to equal in accomplishment to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)
It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way. verb Sue is going to emulate her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 274 emulate
imitate "Emulate means ""to try to be as good or successful as.""
Imitate means ""to copy or fashion oneself after.""" Easily confused words He did not limit his actions to imitating his role model, but wished to go further and emulate his idol's success Easily confused words MSU 275 -en made of, make adjective or verb (ex: widen) silken
frozen
oaken
wooden
lighten Suffix MSU 276 -ence, ency action, state of, quality noun difference
conference
urgency Suffix MSU 277 encomium a formal eulogy or speech of praise noun Mrs. Poundstone was surprised and delighted on the last day of school when the students in her most difficult class presented her with an encomium they had written, praising her work as a teacher. Common GRE MSU 279 endemic
epidemic endemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same time Easily confused words Easily confused words MSU 280 endow Provide with a quality, ability, or asset verb Synonyms: equip, bless, give Good and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as... J.K. Rowling’s Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts... Least Difficult FT 282 enervate to exhaust or drain of energy. to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of: (adj: enervating) verb "make tired by ""getting on your nerves""" The heat enervated everyone. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 284 engender to cause or give rise to verb "from in- ""in"" + generare ""bring forth, beget, produce"" itself from genus ""give birth, beget,""" His slip of the toungue engendered much laughter. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 285 engender
endanger engender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at risk Easily confused words Some people believe violent video games engender feelings of hostility in young people, thereby endangering them and those around them. Easily confused words MSU 286 enhance intensify, increase, augment verb When Jane paints her bedroom yellow, she is going to really enhance the room and make it appear brighter. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 287 enigma a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand noun puzzle, mystery Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure. Common GRE MSU 288 entitlement belief that one deserves things one has not earned noun n. the rights one is afforded under the law The spoiled girl’s sense of entitlement to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 290 ephemeral short-lived or transient; lasting for only a brief time, fleeting (n: ephemera) adjective Synonyms: fleeting, passing, short-lived An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 292 epi upon
over Greek/Latin root epidermis
epidemic
epigram
epitaph
epithet
epiphyte
epistasis
epinephrine
epiphysis Greek/Latin MSU 293 equable even-tempered adjective adj. not given to much change or variation Because she is so equable, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 294 equivocal ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate) adjective Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were equivocal. Common GRE MSU 295 equivocate to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceive verb Equivocate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! It does NOT mean equal. Whenever the politician responded to questions, he would avoid eye contact and equivocate his answers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 296 -er, or on who, that which noun baker
carpenter
brewer Suffix MSU 297 erroneous incorrect adjective Despite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 299 erudite learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition) adjective High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are entertaining. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 300 -escent in the process of adjective or noun adolescent
obsolescent
convalescent Suffix MSU 301 eschew avoid or abstain from verb True vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 302 -ese a native of noun or adjective Javanese
Vietnamese Suffix MSU 303 -esis, osis action, process, condition noun genesis
hypnosis
neurosis
osmosis Suffix MSU 305 esoteric obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few: adjective Synonyms: abstruse, obscure, arcane The esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)
The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 306 -ess female noun poetess
goddess Suffix MSU 307 estimable deserving respect, esteem, and admiration adjective Our estimable professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 308 -et, ette small one, group noun midget
octet
baronet
Suffix MSU 309 ethos the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community noun Synonyms: character, atmosphere, climate Mr. Cotton presented himself as a member of the generation moved by the patriotic spirit... leaving civilian careers to join the army and learn a ‘warrior ethos.’ Least Difficult FT 311 eulogy memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeral noun The rabbi’s eulogy was both heartfelt and inspiring. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 312 ex out Greek/Latin root exotic
exterior
extraneous
extemporaneous
exophalmic
exogenous
exothermic
exoskeleton Greek/Latin MSU 314 exacerbate to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate: verb The decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 315 exacting challenging, demanding, grueling adjective Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holidays. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 317 exculpate to exonerate or vindicate; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: verb The evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 318 exigent urgent or pressing; demanding or pressing adjective An exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 319 exonerate to clear of charges of wrongdoing verb The testimony from the witness will hopefully exonerate my husband of the charges. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 320 exorbitant exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price: adjective The cab fare was exorbitant. Common GRE MSU 321 expatiate to elaborate on something in great detail verb During his book signing, Clark will expatiate on his military adventures 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 322 explicate to explain in detail verb If the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer will need to explicate the mistake. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 323 explicit fully and clearly expressed adjective The bank representative made sure the borrower was aware of the explicit terms of the loan agreement. Common GRE MSU 324 exposition a thorough explanation noun n. a public show or fair 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 325 extant in existence, still existing: adjective Synonyms: living, still existing, remaining The only extant representative of that species. Common GRE MSU 326 extant
extent extant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of something Easily confused words 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 327 extraneous irrelevant or superfluous adjective 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 extrapolate the future results by looking at data from previous testing dates 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 330 facetious glib or flippant; Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor adjective Synonyms: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheek More disturbing,' says Mr. Hart, I didn't note that his column was facetious. In tone, it was indeed, and I should have noted that. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 331 facilitate to make something easier or simpler verb facile=easy in French. Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly facilitates passing the exam 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 332 faction a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics noun Synonyms: contingent, section, sector One particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August... Least Difficult FT 333 fallacious relying on a fallacy and thus incorrect/misinformed adjective fallacy
Deutsch : irreführend He clung to the fallacious hope that she would return. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 334 fallow Inactive adjective Synonyms: dormant, quiet, slack Their fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing... Least Difficult FT 335 falter Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence verb Synonyms: stumble, fumble His early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors’ fate... Least Difficult FT 336 fastidious meticulous adjective adj. invested in cleanliness Constantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 337 fathom a measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: noun, verb I couldn't fathom her reasoning on that issue. Common GRE MSU 338 fawn to seek favor or attention; to act subserviantly (n, adj: fawning) verb (2)Charlie always fawned over his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. Common GRE MSU 339 fawn 1. n. a baby deer. 2. v. to behave in an excessively humble or obsequious manner. (2)Charlie always fawned over his professors so much that all the other students disliked him. Homonym MSU 340 federis league
pact Greek/Latin root federation
confederate Greek/Latin MSU 341 feign to give false appearance or impression: verb He feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned) Common GRE MSU 342 fervid, fervent "highly emotional; hot: "" (n: fervor)" adjective The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism. Common GRE MSU 343 -fic making, causing adjective scientific
specific Suffix MSU 344 fission
fusion fission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into one Easily confused words Nuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusion Easily confused words MSU 345 flag 1. n. banner. 2. v. to wane or weaken (2) When the runner's strength begins to flag, she walks for a few minutes, then gradually increases her speed. Homonym MSU 346 flail Flounder; struggle uselessly verb Synonyms: thrash, thresh, squirm This means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail... Least Difficult FT 347 flaunt
flout flaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuously Easily confused words Flaunt is to show off, but flout is to ignore the rules. Rebels do both — they flaunt their new pink motorcycles by popping a wheelie, and flout the law by running a red light. He came into the Church, flaunting his riches with his designer clothes, flouting all rules by dancing on the altar. Easily confused words MSU 348 fledgling a baby bird; an inexperienced person; inexperienced. noun, adjective also implies potential to improve Jill is a fledgling skater who must work on her turns more. Common GRE MSU 350 floundering struggling: adjective We tried to save the floundering business. Common GRE MSU 351 fluctuate to shift without apparent pattern verb Each day, the price of gold will fluctuate on the market 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 352 fluke Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck noun Synonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fate Was this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly. Least Difficult FT 353 foil 1. n. a thin sheet made of metal. 2. n. a type of rapier or sword. foils: the sport or practice of fencing with such swords. 3. n. a person or thing used in a comparison in order to make another person or thing seem superior. 4. v. to spoil or thwart; to prevent the success of. (3) She had brought so many obviously unsuitable suitors home to her parents that they acted as foils; when she introduced John, he seemed an excellent prospect by contrast and her parents were happy to agree to the marriage. (4) The unexpected return of their parents foiled their plans for a party. Homonym MSU 354 foment to foster unrest or discontent verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 355 forage (of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions verb Synonyms: hunt, scavenge, grub And you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum. Least Difficult FT 356 forestall to hold off or try to prevent; Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time verb Synonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead of To forestall a social crisis, he mused, governments should consider a tax on robots; if automation slows as a result, so much the better. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 357 fortuitous Happening by a lucky chance adjective Synonyms: fortunate, advantageous, opportune Thanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 359 frater brother Greek/Latin root fraternize
fraternity
fraternal
fratricide Greek/Latin MSU 360 frugal economical, thrifty adjective Be more frugal with your expenses, and you will not be in debt. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 361 fry 1. v. to cook in hot oil. 2. n. baby fish The newborn fry are easy prey to larger fish in the area. 2. The police were u>not interested in the small fry drug dealers, but wanted to catch the drug kingpin. Homonym MSU 362 -ful full of adjective frightful
beautiful
helpful Suffix MSU 363 -fy make verb fortify
simplify Suffix MSU 364 gainsay deny or oppose verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 365 galvanize to prod someone into action verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 367 garrulous talkative; verbose; talkative; rambling: adjective We tried to avoid our garrulous neighbor. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 368 gauche socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward adjective gauche = left (english)/links (
Deutsch) His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 369 geo earth Greek/Latin root geology
geography
geocentric
geomancy Greek/Latin MSU 370 germane relevant to the matter at hand adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 371 glib talking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerely adjective Because she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she takes all the glib flattery seriously. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 372 gossamer fine cobweb on foliage; fine gauzy fabric; very fine: noun, adjective She wore a gossamer robe. Common GRE MSU 373 graph
gram write
record Greek/Latin root graphic
graphite
graphology
telegram Greek/Latin MSU 374 gregarious sociable, genial adjective Humans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 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) He was well known for his guile. Common GRE MSU 377 guileless honest; straightforward (n: guilelessness) adjective Common GRE MSU 378 hack 1. v. to chop. 2. n. a bad or unoriginal writer. (2) Even though he worked for the New York Times, he always felt like a hack. Homonym MSU 379 hackneyed cliché, trite, banal adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 381 harangue diatribe or rant; a lengthy and aggressive speech noun Synonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant
Deutsch : Moralpredigt, Tirade State-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks’ prices... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 382 headlong headfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought: adjective, adverb They rushed headlong into marriage. Common GRE MSU 383 hedonism the pursuit of pleasure noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 384 hetero mixed
unlike Greek/Latin root heterogeneous
heterosexual
heterodox
heterodont
hetero atom
heterocyclic
heterozygous
Greek/Latin MSU 385 hierarchical arranged in rank order or hierarchy adjective The hierarchic structure of the company led to internal problems 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 386 homo same
alike Greek/Latin root homogeneous
homogenized
homozygous
homolytic fission
Homo sapiens
homonid
homeostasis
homophone Greek/Latin MSU 388 homogenous of the same or similar kind adjective uniform, identical There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 389 -hood order, quality noun neighborhood
motherhood Suffix MSU 390 husband 1. n. a male spouse. 2. v. to manage frugally. to conserve. ___husbandry n. management. (2) Our mother was so good at husbanding resources that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry. Homonym MSU 391 hyperbole obvious exaggeration for effect noun Obviously the network is overreacting and engaging in hyperbole when they say 55 million people are in danger! for normal thunderstorms 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 392 -ic nature of, like adjective metallic
heroic
poetic Suffix MSU 393 -ice condition, state, quality noun justice
malice Suffix MSU 395 iconoclast a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutions noun Synonyms: critic, skeptic, dissenter He has overtaken Manuel Valls, the centre-left prime minister, as the left’s most outspoken iconoclast, and shown up the Socialist left as die-hard conservatives. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 396 -id, ide something connected to or belonging to noun or adjective fluid
fluoride
torrid
canid Suffix MSU 397 idem the same Greek/Latin root identity
idiopathic
I
individual Greek/Latin MSU 398 ideo idea Greek/Latin root ideology
ideation
ideal Greek/Latin MSU 399 ideological relating to a particular belief system or theory adjective Due to the criminal’s ideological perspective that he is always right,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged him 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 400 idios one's own Greek/Latin root idiom
idiosyncrasy
idiopathic Greek/Latin MSU 401 imminent about to happen adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 402 immutable Unchanging over time or unable to be changed adjective Synonyms: permanent, set, steadfast After all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 403 impair to hinder or weaken someone or something verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 404 impecunious penniless; poor adjective Common GRE MSU 405 impediment barrier, hindrance, or obstruction noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 406 imperious commanding adjective Common GRE MSU 407 imperturbable remaining calm under any circumstance adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 408 implacable unforgiving adjective adj. relentless 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 409 implication insinuation or connotation (v. implicate) noun Common GRE MSU 410 implicit implied or insinuated without being directly stated adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 411 imply to suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication) verb She implied she didn't believe his story. Common GRE MSU 412 improvidence an absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: noun Their improvidence resulted in the loss of their home. Common GRE MSU 413 imprudence bad judgment noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 414 impudent disrespectful adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 415 in in Greek/Latin root incarcerate
incorporate
inculcate
induction
inductance
indigenous
indicator
inspiration Greek/Latin MSU 416 in
im not Greek/Latin root incredible
ignoble
inglorious
inhospitable
infinite
infinitesimal
immoral Greek/Latin MSU 417 inadvertent by accident or unintentional adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 419 inchoate rudimentary, in the beginning stages adjective The act of writing forces one to clarify incohate thoughts. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 420 inconclusive indeterminate or unresolved adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 421 incorrigible "not capable of being corrected: """ adjective The school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school. Common GRE MSU 422 incredulous (credulous)
incredible (credible) incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believe Easily confused words The incredulous judge listened to the witness' incredible story that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFO Easily confused words MSU 423 indebted owing money adjective adj. owing gratitude to someone or something 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 424 indefatigable cannot be made tired adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 425 indelible "permanent; unerasable; strong: """ adjective The Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects. Common GRE MSU 426 indigenous
indigent 1. local, native
2. poor, needy Easily confused words The ingenous population was hungry and indigent Easily confused words MSU 427 indolent lazy adjective adj. idle 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 428 -ine having the nature or characteristic of adjective or noun feminine
masculine
medicine Suffix MSU 429 ineffable undescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable adjective Common GRE MSU 431 infer to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts) verb New genetic evidence led some zoologists to infer that the red wolf is actually a hybrid of the coyote and the gray wolf. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 432 imply
infer Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestion Easily confused words The presenter implied indirectly that his colleague may be late and the audience inferred from the suble hint that the colleague would be late. Easily confused words MSU 433 ingenious clever: (n: ingenuity) adjective She developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis. Common GRE MSU 435 ingenuous naïve or innocent ;unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: adjective Wilson's ingenuous response to the controversial calmed the suspicious listeners. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 436 ingenious (ingenuity)
ingenuous (and disingenuous) Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature. adjective genuous comes same root as genuine Einstein was ingenious while his wife was ingenuous Easily confused words MSU 437 inhibit to hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited) verb Common GRE MSU 438 inimical harmful or hostile adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 440 innocuous harmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotion adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 441 inscrutable enigmatic, incomprehensible adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 442 insensible numb; unconscious: unfeeling; insensitive: adjective Wayne was rendered insensible by a blow to the head. They were insensibile to the suffering of others.: Common GRE MSU 443 insensible
insensitive When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feelings or not acting with normal interpersonal skills X-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patients Easily confused words MSU 445 insipid bland, uninspired, inane; lacking zest or excitement; dull adjective "Synonyms: boring, vapid, dull.
Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad.
Latin in- ""not"" + Latin sapidus ""tasty,"" sapere " It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 447 insular of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive: tight-knit and isolated; uninterested in matters outside one’s immediate sphere adjective Newcomers found it difficult to make friends in the insular community. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 448 intensive concentrated and in-depth adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 449 inter between Greek/Latin root interact
interstellar
interpret
interstitial Greek/Latin MSU 450 intermediary a go-between noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 451 intimate close (as in a relationship) adjective adj. particularly private v. to imply 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 452 intractable unmanageable adjective adj. stubborn or obstinate 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 454 intransigent uncompromising, obstinate ;stubborn; immovable; unwilling to change: adjective She was so intransigent we finally gave up trying to convince her. (n: intransigence) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 455 intrepid bold and adventurous adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 456 inveterate ingrained, habitual adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 457 invulnerable indestructible, impervious to harm adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 458 -ion, sion, tion act of, state of, result of noun contagion
infection
aversion Suffix MSU 460 irascible irritable, testy, touchy, prone to outbursts of temper, easily angered adjective Synonyms: irritable, quick-tempered, short-tempered He survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 461 irresolute wishy-washy, hesitant adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 462 -ish origin, nature, resembling "noun adjective (however, often the adjective is used as a nounoun ex: ""The Spanish"" meaning the people of Spain)" Spanish
foolish
impish Suffix MSU 463 -ism system, manner, condition noun alcoholism
feminism
heroism
communism Suffix MSU 464 -ist one who, that which noun pianist
elitist Suffix MSU 465 -ite nature of, quality of noun or adjective dynamite
graphite
sulfite
neophyte Suffix MSU 466 -ity, ty state of, quality noun captivity
clarity Suffix MSU 467 -ive causing adjective or nouns derived from adjectives conclusive
festive
restive
abusive Suffix MSU 468 -ize to make (like) verb emphasize
anthropomorphize Suffix MSU 470 laconic taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words adjective Synonyms: brief, concise, terse The student’s laconic response suggested  that she did not know very much about the topic the professor was discussing. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 471 latent present or potential but not evident or active (n: latency) adjective Common GRE MSU 472 laud to praise verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 474 laudable praiseworthy; commendable (v. laud) adjective Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is a laudable goal. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 475 legis (lex) law Greek/Latin root legal
legislature Greek/Latin MSU 476 -less without adjective worthless
mindless
guileless Suffix MSU 477 leviathan giant whale, therefore, something very large noun Common GRE MSU 478 lexis word Greek/Latin root lexicon
lexicography Greek/Latin MSU 479 liber free
book Greek/Latin root liberty
library
liberal Greek/Latin MSU 480 lied 1. v. past tense. to tell an untruth. 2. n. (plural: lieder) German. a song, lyric, or ballad. This opera was inspired by a traditional lied. Homonym MSU 482 litigation legal proceedings noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 483 locus place Greek/Latin root locality
local
circumlocution Greek/Latin MSU 484 loquacious talkative adjective Common GRE MSU 487 lucid clear and coherent; Showing ability to think clearly adjective Synonyms: rational, sane, in one's right mind He made a lucid argument to support his theory. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 488 lugubrious "weighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: ""Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends.""" adjective Synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad The lugubrious strains of 'Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now' waft across a sunny beach in Acapulco. Common GRE MSU 489 lumber 1. n. wood used for building. 2. v. to move heavily or without grace. noun, verb (2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. Homonym MSU 490 luminous full of light adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 491 -ly like adverb clearly
fearlessly Suffix MSU 492 macro large Greek/Latin root macroeconomics
macroscopic
macrophage Greek/Latin MSU 494 magnanimity generosity and nobility of spirit noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 495 maladroit clumsy, awkward, inept adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 496 malevolent malicious; evil; having or showing ill will: adjective Some early American colonists saw the wilderness as malevolent and sought to control it. Common GRE MSU 498 malleable pliant or pliable adjective easily influenced Children’s moods are often malleable since children are greatly affected by their surroundings. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 499 mania obsession Greek/Latin root maniac
Beatlemania Greek/Latin MSU 500 maverick an unorthodox person or rebel noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 501 mendacity untruthfulness, dishonesty noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 502 -ment act of, result noun contentment
amendment Suffix MSU 503 mercurial easily changeable, fickle adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 504 meter measure Greek/Latin root metronome
speedometer
odometer Greek/Latin MSU 505 meticulous paying close attention to detail adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 506 micro small Greek/Latin root microscope
micron
micrometer
microorganism Greek/Latin MSU 507 milk 1. n. opaque liquid secreted by the mammary glands. 2. v. to extract by action similar to milking. to drain the strength from or exploit. noun, verb (2) John became very good at milking his misfortunes for all the sympathy he could get. Homonym MSU 509 misanthrope person who hates humanity; one who hates people: noun He was a true misanthrope and hated even himself. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 510 misnomer incorrect name or word for something noun Common GRE MSU 511 misogynist one who hates women noun Common GRE MSU 513 mitigate to  improve a painful, unpleasant, or negative situation; to make less forceful; to become more moderate; to make less harsh or undesirable: verb He was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 514 mit
miss send Greek/Latin root mission
transmit
remit Greek/Latin MSU 516 mollify placate verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 517 mono one
single Greek/Latin root monocle
monopoly
monogamy
monovalent
monomania
monarchy Greek/Latin MSU 518 monotony boredom and repetition adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 519 mor(t) death Greek/Latin root mortician
mortuary
moribund
morbid
mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome
grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying
decaying immortal =living forever
unable to die Greek/Latin MSU 520 muffler 1. n. an object for suppressing noise. 2. n. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth. (2) Our mother would never let us leave the house without our mufflers and mittens in the winter. Homonym MSU 521 mundane everyday, boring adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 522 munificent very generous adjective Synonyms: 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 523 naïve inexperienced or gullible adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 524 nascent just beginning or in the early stages adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 525 nefarious wicked
evil: adjective a nefarious plot. Common GRE MSU 526 neglect to abandon or leave uncared-for verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 527 -ness state of adjective noun carelessness
uselessness Suffix MSU 529 nomen name Greek/Latin root noble
ignominy
nomenclature
nominal Greek/Latin MSU 531 notoriety fame for doing something negative or criminal noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 532 nuance subtle shades of difference noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 534 obdurate stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion adjective The obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 535 obscure mysterious or not well-known adjective v. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 536 obsequious overly fawning and helpful in a way that is disingenuous adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 537 obstinate stubborn, uncompromising adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 538 obviate to prevent by anticipatory measures; to make unnecessary: verb Common GRE MSU 539 obviate to forestall the need for something verb v. to prevent 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 542 occult the mystical and supernatural noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 543 offset to counterbalance or counteract verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 544 -oid like (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance) noun or adjective noun or adjective that is similar to or has the qualities of the original word asteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoid Suffix MSU 545 olfactory relating to smell or the sense of smell adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 546 olig few Greek/Latin root oligarchy
oligopoly Greek/Latin MSU 547 omniscience the quality or state of being all-knowing noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 548 onerous difficult or burdensome adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 549 opaque not transparent or transluscent; dense; difficult to comprehend, as inopaque reasoning adjective Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than , grams. Common GRE MSU 551 opportunism the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethics noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 552 opprobrium criticism or condemnation noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 553 oscillate to swing back and forth between two points, poles, or positions verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 554 ossified turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible: adjective The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out. Common GRE MSU 555 ostentatious overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealth adjective Owning a mansion doesn’t imply ostentation, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 556 outstrip to overtake or outrun verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 557 overshadow to literally cast a shadow over verb v. to appear more notable than 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 558 painstaking attentive to detail, meticulous adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 559 panegyric a writing or speech in praise of a person or thing noun Common GRE MSU 560 partial incomplete adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 561 partisan a devoted supporter of a group, cause, or person noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 562 patent blatant, obvious adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 563 pater father Greek/Latin root paternal
paternity
patricide Greek/Latin MSU 564 paucity scarcity, poverty noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 565 peccadillo a small sin or fault noun Common GRE MSU 566 ped foot Greek/Latin root pedestrian
pedal
pedicure
podiatrist Greek/Latin MSU 568 pedantic overly concerned with irrelevant detail, fussy; showing a narrow concern for rules or formal book learning; making an excessive display of one's own learning:pedant, pedantry). adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 569 pedestrian boring, monotonous, run-of-the-mill adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 570 perfidious deliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy) adjective Common GRE MSU 571 perfidy treachery or deceit noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 572 perfunctory done without much effort, care, or thought adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 573 peri around Greek/Latin root peripatetic
periscope
perineum
peritoneum Greek/Latin MSU 574 peripheral on the edge or periphery; not centrally important adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 575 permeate to pervade or penetrate throughout verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 576 perseverance persistence in the face of obstacles noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 577 peruse to read something carefully and closely verb v. to read something informally or quickly (context is important for this word!!!!) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 578 pervasive found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotation adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 579 petulant easily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritable adjective Common GRE MSU 580 phage (see roots section also) eat Greek/Latin root phagocyte
phagocytosis Greek/Latin MSU 581 phenomena things that happen noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 582 philanthropy tendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organization noun The students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education. Common GRE MSU 583 philo love Greek/Latin root philosophy
philanthropy
philanthropist =one who loves humanity
philology =the love of words
philosophy =the love of wisdom
philatelist –one who loves or collects stamps
bibliophile –a lover of books Greek/Latin MSU 585 phlegmatic cool and unruffled; sluggish adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 586 phob Greek/Latin root phobia
Greek/Latin MSU 587 phon (see roots section) Greek/Latin root Greek/Latin MSU 588 pith the essential substance of something noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 590 placate to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions: verb Synonyms: appease, pacify, mollify The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 591 plastic related to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic) adjective Common GRE MSU 594 plausible believable, reasonable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 597 plummet to fall quickly and far verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 598 polarize to cause a sharp division between two groups verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 599 polein sell Greek/Latin root monopoly Greek/Latin MSU 600 polemical angry, hostile, harshly critical adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 601 polis city Greek/Latin root political
metropolitan Greek/Latin MSU 602 poly many Greek/Latin root polygamy
polyphonic
hoi polloi Greek/Latin MSU 603 ponderous heavy; massive; awkward; dull: adjective A ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill. Common GRE MSU 604 port
porto carry Greek/Latin root porter
export
transport
portable Greek/Latin MSU 605 post after Greek/Latin root post script (p.s.)
ex post facto
post hoc
post-mortem Greek/Latin MSU 607 pragmatic dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories adjective practical A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 608 pre before Greek/Latin root premier
preview
premium
prescient Greek/Latin MSU 609 precarious uncertain or unstable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 610 preceded went before adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 611 precipice cliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstance noun Common GRE MSU 613 precipitate to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly verb adj. hastily and not well-considered Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 615 precursor a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another: noun The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 616 prescient knowing things before they happen, prophetic adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 617 presumptuous overly familiar; invades social boundaries adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 618 prevail to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponent verb v. to convince or persuade 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 620 prevaricate to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question verb During the trial, the lead witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend. When we asked him what his intentions were, he prevaricated.(n: prevarication; prevaricator) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 621 pristine untouched, clean, pure adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 622 pro before
in favor of Greek/Latin root project
projectile
Greek/Latin MSU 623 probity integrity and honor noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 624 prodigal rashly wasteful:, wastefully extravagant adjective Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique. The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events. Common GRE MSU 626 prodigious enormous, immense, gigantic adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 627 profligate extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 628 proliferate to multiply and spread rapidly verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 630 propitiate to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing action verb v. to appease someone who is angry They made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 631 propriety appropriateness, manners, decorum noun The students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 632 prospective potential or likely adjective adj. applicable to the future 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 633 psych mind
soul Greek/Latin root psychology Greek/Latin MSU 634 publicus people Greek/Latin root public
republic
pub
publican Greek/Latin MSU 635 pulchritudinous beautiful (n: pulchritude) adjective Common GRE MSU 636 pusillanimous cowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty: adjective The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people. Common GRE MSU 637 qualification credential noun n. a modifying statement 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 639 quotidian relating to the everyday or mundane adjective Synonyms: day-to-day, average, daily They are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 640 rarefy to make or become thin; to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied) verb Common GRE MSU 641 rationalize to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid verb v. to repair a relationship 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 642 reconcile to bring into harmony verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 643 recondite arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many people adjective Latin/French e=back : com=with ; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hide Since I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the recondite terms of the contract. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 644 refute to rebut or disprove verb "Latin : re=back +futare =""to beat"", ie. To resist, repel, oppose" The evidence provided by the prosecutor will refute the defendant’s claim of innocence. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 645 relentless never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistent adjective relentless and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 646 relevant relating to the topic or issue at hand adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 647 reproach to scold or express criticism verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 648 reproof the act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove). noun Common GRE MSU 649 repudiate to renounce or disown verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 651 rescind to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annul verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 652 respectively ad in the sequential order previously given adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 653 restive
restful restive is impatient under delay, duress, or control while restful is peaceful; having a peaceful aspect. The horses, sensing the upcomping championship - become restive and were unable to get a restful night's sleep. Easily confused words MSU 654 reticent hesitant to speak adjective adj. introverted or silent 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 655 reverent solemn and respectful adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 656 rhetoric the art of effective communication (written or verbal) noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 657 riparia river Greek/Latin root riparian Greek/Latin MSU 658 sagacious having a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity). adjective Common GRE MSU 659 salubrious health-promoting adjective 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 662 sap 1. n. sugary liquid found in trees. 2. v. to deplete or weaken. (2) Chronic sleep deprivation will eventually sap the vitality of those who suffer it. Homonym MSU 663 sate to satisfy fully or to excess verb Common GRE MSU 664 satiate to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite) verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 665 saturnine having a gloomy or morose temperament adjective Common GRE MSU 667 scope examine Greek/Latin root microscope
oscilloscope Greek/Latin MSU 668 screen 1. n. a flat surface on which to project an image. 2. N. a mesh designed to allow passage of some things while excluding others, as a window screen. 3. v. to select some items from a larger group. (3) The applicants were screened based on their resumes before the finalists were selected for interviews. Homonym MSU 669 scrib
script write Greek/Latin root transcribe
scribe
script Greek/Latin MSU 670 secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones) adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 671 sediment material that settles at the bottom of a body of water noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 672 sedulous diligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and careful adjective Sedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously) Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many. Common GRE MSU 674 simultaneous occurring at the same moment adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 675 sin (sys before b
p
or m) together
with Greek/Latin root synchronize
symphony
sympathy
syncretic
syncope Greek/Latin MSU 676 slight 1. adj. small, as for quantity or amount. 2. n. an insult or other act showing disrespect. 3. v. to insult or show disrespect (3) The director decided to list the actors' names alphabetically, so as not to slight anyone. Homonym MSU 677 solicitous considerate, attentive adjectiveadjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 678 sol alone Greek/Latin root solo
solitary
desolate =lonely
dismal
gloomy
solitary =done alone
by yourself
soliloquy–the act of speaking to oneself Greek/Latin MSU 680 sparse scattered or scarce adjective adj. austere and unadorned 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 682 specious spurious; appearing true but actually false adjective Her argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 683 sporadic occasional or scattered adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 684 spurious fake or false adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 685 stolid calm and dependable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 686 strut 1. v. to walk in such a way as to show great pride or confidence. 2. n. a support for an airplane wing or other projecting part. (2) Because the struts were made of inferior material, the wings of that plane became unstable. Homonym MSU 687 subjective open to personal interpretation; not based in objective fact adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 688 substantiate to corroborate or give evidence of something verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 689 subter under
secret Greek/Latin root subterfuge
subtle
subaltern
subterranean Greek/Latin MSU 690 subversive meant to undercut established institutions or norms adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 691 sufficient enough for a given purpose adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 692 superbly ad excellently adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 693 superficial "only covering the surface:""" adjective A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted. Common GRE MSU 695 supplant to overtake or replace verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 696 sycophant a fawning, insincere admirer noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 697 synthesize to combine disparate parts into a coherent whole verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 699 tacit unspoken; implicit adjective : Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 701 taciturn reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity) adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 702 tele distance Greek/Latin root telegraph
telephone
teleology Greek/Latin MSU 703 temper "1. n. emotional state or anger, as in ""she has quite a temper."" 2. v. to moderate or to strengthen." (2) She tried to remember to temper her words so as not to offend her listeners. Homonym MSU 704 temperance moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcohol noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 706 tenuous weak, flimsy, insubstantial adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 707 timorous meek or timid adjective "same root as ""timid""=shy" 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 709 tirade (diatribe) an angry speech or rant noun His tirade had gone on long enough. Common GRE MSU 710 torpor tiredness, lethargy noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 712 tortuous winding or twisty . twisted; excessively complicated: adjective Note: Don't confuse this with torturous.. Synonum complicated Despite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 713 tractable adjective Common GRE MSU 714 tractable can be easily influenced or managed. ability to be easily managed or controlled: adjective Her mother wished she were more tractable. (n: tractibility) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 715 trans across Greek/Latin root transport
transcend
transmogrify Greek/Latin MSU 716 transient passes quickly; short-lived adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 717 turpitude depravity; baseness: noun Mr. Castor was fired for moral turpitude. Common GRE MSU 719 ubiquitous ever-present or universal adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 720 unadorned plain; unembellished adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 721 undermine to weaken or compromise verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 722 underscore to line underneath for emphasis verb v. to emphasize 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 723 untenable weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situation adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 724 utilis useful Greek/Latin root utility
utilitarian Greek/Latin MSU 725 vacillate to shift between multiple options or opinions verb 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 726 vacuous empty; without contents; without ideas or intelligence:: adjective She flashed a vacuous smile. Common GRE MSU 727 venality the state of being capable of being bribed noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 729 venerate to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: verb The Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 730 veracity Truth and factual accuracy noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 732 verbose wordy; long-winded; loquacious adjective Synonyms: wordy, loquacious, long-winded The instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity) 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 733 vex to annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length: verb Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings. Common GRE MSU 734 vexation state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned. noun 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 735 vide
visibil
vis see Greek/Latin root video
vision
visible Greek/Latin MSU 737 viscous
vicous Viscous are liquirds of high viscocity, whereas vicous is a highly aggressive being or animal. Honey is a viscous liquid, but Honey, our friendly dog, was not vicous. Easily confused words MSU 739 volatile easily changeable or extreme; unstable adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 740 voracious craving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things. adjective She is a voracious reader. Common GRE MSU 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 (2) John's reputation as a wag insured he would be invited to many parties. Homonym MSU 742 wave
waive (see waiver) n. a moving swell on the surface of a body of water. v. to sweep the hand or arm or some object. v. to relinquish We refuse to waive the reading of the indictment. Homophone MSU 743 waver to hesitate or to tremble verb Common GRE MSU 744 waver
waiver v. vacillate or move back and forth n. release or special exemption a rule Most of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines. Homophone MSU 745 whimsical fanciful or capricious adjective 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 746 wretched extremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch) adjective Common GRE MSU 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 Synonyms: passion, zealousness, fervor The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many lands. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 749 upbraid Find fault with (someone) verb "Synonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke.
Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. Old English upbregdan ""bring forth as a ground for censure""" In the past its neighbours isolated and upbraided Austria for its flirtations with nationalist extremism... Least Difficult FT 750 welter a large number of items in no order; a confused mass noun Synonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle.
Deutsch : Durcheinander, Mischmasch At the same time they are subjected to a welter of conflicting pressures—acting as spin-doctors and bean-counters as well as corporate strategists and auditors. Least Difficult FT 751 winnow blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff verb Synonyms: sift out, filter out Many lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in wishing to winnow America’s overstuffed prisons. Least Difficult FT 752 vitiate Destroy or impair the legal validity of verb "Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap.
Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören.
Latin ""vitiare""= to make faulty. Same origin as ""vice"", therefore same pronounciation root ""vishiate""" ‘The firm admitted that it vitiated its stated standards for evaluating securities in an area where those standards put in question its ability to win business. Least Difficult FT 753 fringe the unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activity noun Synonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodox Fringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked... Least Difficult FT 754 garner Gather or collect (something, especially information or approval) verb Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble Labs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs... Least Difficult FT 755 gist the substance or essence of a speech or text noun Synonyms: quintessence, main idea
Deutsch : Quintessenz, Kernpunkt The gist of the matter is… Least Difficult FT 756 gossamer Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate adjective "Synonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine
Deutsch : Hauchdünn. As a NOUN it means a ""goose summer"", ie. A small short spell before of summer before the fall. (Altweibersommer)" The gossamer-thin fabric of nylon stockings - seen here magnified 150 times - has to be robust yet sufficiently Least Difficult FT 757 grovel Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favo verb Synonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter.
Deutsch : She writes...in the knowledge that some of these lovers will snoop into her diary to see what she's written. ('Does she get a kick out of my groveling in the last two years?) Least Difficult FT 759 impetuous Acting or done quickly and without thought or care adjective Synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty
Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsiv The report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making... Least Difficult FT 760 ingrate an ungrateful person noun "
Deutsch : undankbar.
Latin : in- ""not"" + gratus ""pleasing, beloved, dear, agreeable""" Greater liberty... over the past generation is abused by ingrates who think it funny to depict their leaders pantless... Least Difficult FT 762 indictment a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime noun Synonyms: arraignment, citation A criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign. Least Difficult FT 763 inert Lacking vigor adjective Synonyms: idle, inactive, underactive America’s founders, he argued, put their faith in reasoned discussion among citizens and believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an inert people.' Least Difficult FT 764 lax Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful adjective Synonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent.
Deutsch : Lasch Mario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (for being too lax) and Greece (for being too tight). Least Difficult FT 765 listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm adjective Synonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisical Ukraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution. Least Difficult FT 766 livid furiously angry adjective Synonyms: infuriated, irate, fuming A livid Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'... Least Difficult FT 767 loll Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way verb Synonyms: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself.
Deutsch : sich rekeln The pair loll on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house. Least Difficult FT 768 lurid Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms adjective Synonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized.
Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell.
Latin : pale, the colour of bruises, ghastly Their absence from the public eye, especially in a Western country with an abundant supply of good hospitals, tends to spark lurid rumours of illness and even death. Least Difficult FT 769 mar Impair the quality or appearance of verb Synonyms: spoil, ruin, damage
Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigen These oversights mar an otherwise engaging and interesting account, but perhaps it is natural that a history of space should have a few gaping holes. Least Difficult FT 770 mince Use polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapproval verb "mostly used with ""did not mince his words"". Same latin root as ""miniscule""" President Barack Obama didn’t mince his words 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 Synonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey.
Deutsch : Untergebener, lackai Its minions have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content. Least Difficult FT 772 mirth Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter noun "Synonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as ""merry"".
Deutsch : Heiterkeit." A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth. Least Difficult FT 773 modest not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive adjective Synonyms: ordinary, simple, plain They can be seen in the modest dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor... Least Difficult FT 774 morose Sullen and ill-tempered adjective Synonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomy Mr. Macron’s can-do political energy stands out in morose France, home to 10% unemployment and growth last year of just 1.1%. Least Difficult FT 775 muse a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist noun Synonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulus Mr. Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Galore. Least Difficult FT 776 oblique Not explicit or direct in addressing a point adjective Synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout Fire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary... Least Difficult FT 777 opaque Not able to be seen through; not transparent adjective Synonyms: cloudy, obscure But Mr. Kim is so opaque and so little is known about how decisions come about in the capital, Pyongyang, that deterring North Korea is fraught with difficulty. Least Difficult FT 778 overwrought (of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction adjective Synonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggerated She made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings. Least Difficult FT 779 pertain be appropriate, related, or applicable verb Synonyms: concern, relate to, be related to Religious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended... Least Difficult FT 780 pine Miss and long for the return of verb Few DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring. Least Difficult FT 782 platitude A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or tho noun Synonyms: cliché, truism, commonplace For most of her end-of-term grilling by the liaison committee... she wore an aquiline scowl, quibbling with the questions and, when pushed, cleaving to evasive platitudes... Least Difficult FT 783 plethora a large or excessive amount noun Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Least Difficult FT 784 posit Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument noun Synonyms : postulate, propound, submit Mr. Ansar and his co-authors assume this margin is 40%: they posit a ratio of expected benefits to costs of 1.4 for every project. Least Difficult FT 785 prodigal a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant return noun As the 73-year-old Mr. Obiang becomes frailer, his sons, including the prodigal Teodorín, have begun jockeying to succeed him. Least Difficult FT 786 prophetic Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future Synonyms: predictive, visionary As the depleted council began, Metropolitan Kallistos Ware... said he still hoped it could avoid being mired in Orthodoxy’s internal woes and 'speak in a firm, prophetic voice' to humanity. Least Difficult FT 787 purist a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures noun Synonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionist From this purist point of view, there is only one Christian church worthy of the name.... Least Difficult FT 788 pyre a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony noun Yet Ms McInerney takes the story deeper, skillfully setting a funeral pyre 'for that Ireland'... Least Difficult FT 789 quack a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some field noun Synonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraud That can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industry. Least Difficult FT 790 reticence the quality of not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily noun Synonyms: reserve, introversion, restraint Mr. Harding is more comfortable with facts; with classic English reticence, he buries his family’s responses in footnotes and summaries. Least Difficult FT 791 rue Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) verb Synonyms: deplore, lament, bemoan Meanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to rue his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game. Least Difficult FT 792 ruminate Think deeply about something verb Synonyms: contemplate, consider, mull over Alfred Sauvy, the French thinker... was prone to worry that the first world would become 'a society of old people, living in old houses, ruminating about old ideas.' Least Difficult FT 794 strut Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait verb Synonyms: swagger, prance, parade Dogs strut their stuff on its pavements tricked out in tutus, hoodies, boots, overalls and trousers. Least Difficult FT 795 sublime of very great excellence or beauty adjective Synonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic Yet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles. Least Difficult FT 796 surly Bad-tempered and unfriendly adjective Synonyms: ill-natured, grumpy, glum Here, poverty and economic decline has led to the surly separation of a left-behind, resentful white working class and a Muslim minority. Least Difficult FT 797 syncopation A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa noun She dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation. Least Difficult FT 798 taunt A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone noun Synonyms: jeer, gibe, sneer But in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks. Least Difficult FT 799 tawdry Showy but cheap and of poor quality adjective Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish A team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt. 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) adjective Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant It can remain temperate in such a close orbit only because Proxima is a red dwarf, and thus much cooler than the sun. Least Difficult FT 801 terse Sparing in the use of words adjective Synonyms: curt, brusque, abrupt In a terse phone-call on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory... Least Difficult FT 802 tome a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one noun Synonyms: volume, work, opus It is a tome to which most recent arguments about regulation and economic reform are merely annotations. Least Difficult FT 803 torrid Full of difficulty or tribulation adjective The pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized. Least Difficult FT 804 transgression an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct noun Synonyms: offense, crime, sin It sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila. Least Difficult FT 805 treacherous Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception adjective Synonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious Least Difficult FT 806 vapid offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland adjective Synonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninteresting Mr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers.' Least Difficult FT 807 vestige a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists noun Synonyms: remnant, remainder, fragment He said this would remove a 'lingering vestige of the cold war.' Least Difficult FT 808 vilify Least Difficult FT 809 viscous having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid adjective Synonyms: gummy, glue-like, gluey Not all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be viscous like tar or so 'light' they float on water. Least Difficult FT 810 oxy " oxys
oxy- ""sharp
bitter
""" Greek/Latin root "a sub of the Greek
PIE root ""ac"": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. " oxalic
oxide
oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)
oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)
paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)
anoxic(lack of oxygen)
Root words SMB 811 waft Pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air verb Synonyms: drift, float, glide The acrid scent of smoke wafts from his clothes. Least Difficult FT 812 wanton (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked adjective Synonyms: malicious, malevolent, spiteful Over the decades these Muslim non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of wanton discrimination and violence… Least Difficult FT 813 whitewash Deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization) verb Synonyms: cover up, sweep under the carpet Indeed, in trying to whitewash the past, 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 Synonyms: erode, wear away, diminish Democrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead whittle away after Mrs. Clinton’s bout of pneumonia... Least Difficult FT 816 winsome Attractive or appealing in appearance or character adjective Synonyms: engaging, charming, winning By the time Mr. Pattinson came along as the winsome vampire in Twilight, the teenage rebels were starting the movie already dead. Least Difficult FT 817 wizened Shriveled or wrinkled with age adjective Synonyms: lined, creased, withered His son, himself a wizened old man, is nonplussed by the news; he looks like an eccentric, or maybe the village drunk... Least Difficult FT 818 wry Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor adjective Synonyms: 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 820 abasement the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation noun " Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare ""bring lower,"" ad ""to, toward"" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus ""low, short"" Literal sense of ""lower, depress"" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete
Synonyms: belittlement, disgrace" Repeated abasement and humiliation by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteem Medium Difficult FT 822 accession the action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at present verb "Latin accessionem (nominative accessio) ""a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement,""
Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs
Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollment" After its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro. Medium Difficult FT 823 acerbic (Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way adjective Deutsch : Bitter, Sauer
Synonyms: sardonic, biting, caustic The writer’s acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism. Medium Difficult FT 825 apostle a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause noun Synonyms: proponent, promoter, propagandist On the website of this apostle of anti-Americanism, there is an article rejoicing in the fact that the United States need no longer be treated as an enemy... Medium Difficult FT 826 apprise Inform or tell (someone) verb Synonyms: notify, let know, advise The secret services are useful in apprising their governments of the intentions of others Medium Difficult FT 827 armada a fleet of warships noun Synonyms: flotilla, squadron, navy This month he also unveiled plans to send an armada of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors... Medium Difficult FT 828 arson the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property noun Synonyms: incendiarism, pyromania Fire investigators suspected arson when they couldn’t find an electrical source for the fire Medium Difficult FT 830 barrage A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows noun Synonyms: abundance, mass, profusion He drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a barrage of hailstones Medium Difficult FT 831 bevy a large group of people or things of a particular kind noun word of unclear origin.
Synonyms: group, crowd, cluster Because my mother wrote a bevy of items on her grocery list, I was in the store for nearly two hours Medium Difficult FT 832 boor an unrefined, ill-mannered person noun Synonyms: lout, oaf, ruffian End a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a boor. Medium Difficult FT 833 bucolic Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfied adjective Synonyms: rustic, rural, pastoral General Electric... is now swapping its bucolic site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront. Medium Difficult FT 834 canonical (Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canon adjective Synonyms: established, authoritative The medium now mostly consists of recycling the same canonical works by European men from centuries past. Medium Difficult FT 835 capricious given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsical adjective Synonyms: fickle, inconstant, changeable The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 836 chauvinism Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender noun Synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianism As recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining. Medium Difficult FT 837 circumspect Wary and unwilling to take risks adjective Synonyms: cautious, wary, careful This is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'We’re literally talking about life and death.' Medium Difficult FT 838 coalesce Come together and form one mass or whole verb Synonyms: merge, unite, fuse As they radiate away, the waves tend to coalesce to form two main shock waves. Medium Difficult FT 839 coffers the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution noun coffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables
=Koffer in Deutsch,
but coffers= resources, money, finances The new tax filled public coffers but later slowed the economy Medium Difficult FT 840 condone Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) verb Synonyms: disregard, let pass, excuse Rashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence. Medium Difficult FT 841 contrite Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence adjective Synonyms: regretful, sorry, apologetic As the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the government’s poor performance. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 842 credulous having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïve adjective Synonyms: gullible, naive Supplements boast a unique trifecta: lax regulation, potent marketing and millions of credulousconsumers keen to pin their hopes of a healthier life on a pill. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 843 demur Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance. to object or raise concerns verb Synonyms: object, take exception, take issue Mr. Sasse demurs. He does not want less fighting between the left and right. He wants more meaningful fighting about issues of substance. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 844 depravity Moral corruption; wickedness noun Synonyms: vice, perversion, deviance He condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics. Medium Difficult FT 845 deride Express contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridicule verb Synonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff at Mr. Trudeau’s domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities... 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 846 diatribe a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something noun Synonyms: tirade, harangue, onslaught CNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passenger’s Facebook diatribe into headline news. 357 prevalent GRE words FT 847 dictum a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle noun Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom Sometimes the old army dictum 'Don’t volunteer for anything' must be broken. Medium Difficult FT 848 diffuse Spread out over a large area verb Synonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentrated The political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse... Medium Difficult FT 849 dilate Make or become wider, larger, or more open verb Synonyms: enlarge, expand By being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure. Medium Difficult FT 850 discordant Disagreeing or incongruous adjective Synonyms: divergent, opposing, clashing It represents an opening of musical trade routes between two often discordant sides of the world. Medium Difficult FT 851 divest Rid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investment verb “So far the protesters have managed to persuade 220 cities and institutions to divest some of their holdings...” Droll Medium Difficult FT 852 droll Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement adjective Synonyms: funny, humorous, amusing Karo Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos... Medium Difficult FT 853 echelon a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society noun " French échelon ""level, echelon,"" literally ""rung of a ladder,"" itself Late Latin scala ""stair
Synonyms: level, rank, grade" The social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities. Medium Difficult FT 854 eddy (of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way verb Synonyms: swirl, whirl, spiral Above all, Hokusai was a master of line and pattern, inscribing his forms within contours that eddy and spill like the currents of a mountain stream. Medium Difficult FT 855 effigy a sculpture or model of a person noun Synonyms: statue, statuette, figure The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes began shortly after the foiled plot, and schoolchildren still learn the ghoulish rhyme 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.' Medium Difficult FT 856 elucidate Make (something) clear verb Synonyms: explain, make plain, illuminate One was from almost 600 people who had completed... a questionnaire intended to elucidatethe different tendencies of people to engage in sexual relationships without a deep emotional commitment. Medium Difficult FT 857 endemic (Of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. prevalent in or native to a certain region, locality, or people: adjective Synonyms: local, regional. Don't confuse this word with epidemic. One of the mysteries of epidemiology is why Asia does not suffer from yellow fever. The disease is endemic in Africa, the continent where it evolved. The disease was endemic to the region. Medium Difficult FT 858 epistemology the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope noun The only way to know for sure is to run the experiment (Mr. Lind's exotic epistemologynotwithstanding). Medium Difficult FT 859 epithet an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abuse noun Synonyms: name, label, smear Preposterous’ and ‘absurd’ were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingual din. Medium Difficult FT 860 errant Erring or straying from the proper course or standards adjective Synonyms: offending, guilty, culpable He could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter. Medium Difficult FT 862 exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model noun Synonyms: epitome, perfect example ‘At times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it. Medium Difficult FT 863 extol Praise enthusiastically verb Synonyms: 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 864 façade the face of a building noun Synonyms: front, frontage, exterior Its grey stone façade and arched doorways convey a feeling of prosperity, a splash of high finance in this small county town in eastern China... Medium Difficult FT 865 fetid smelling extremely unpleasant adjective Synonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smelling The fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions. Medium Difficult FT 866 florid "using unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: ""florid prose.""" adjective Synonyms: extravagant, grandiloquent A victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office... Medium Difficult FT 867 flout Openly disregard verb Synonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go against It relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms. Medium Difficult FT 868 foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character noun Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarity The elder Bongo had a gift for politics as outsized as his personality (among other foibles, he liked to show off his pet tiger to guests). Medium Difficult FT 870 frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way adjective Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied Frenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good management. Medium Difficult FT 871 gall Bold, impudent behavior noun Synonyms: insolence, nerve, audacity With enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment. Medium Difficult FT 872 galvanize Medium Difficult FT 873 gambit a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage noun Synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy What began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest. Medium Difficult FT 874 goad Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction verb Synonyms: spur, prod, egg on Her words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term. Medium Difficult FT 876 gouge Overcharge; swindle verb They do not want monopolists to gouge consumers and stifle innovation, yet they often struggle to determine the extent to which such things are happening. Medium Difficult FT 877 grandiloquent Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner adjective Synonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent The authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.' Medium Difficult FT 878 grouse complain pettily; grumble verb Synonyms: moan, groan, protest Some economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets... Medium Difficult FT 879 hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate adjective Synonyms: 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 880 homage Special honour or respect shown publicly noun Synonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admiration Over the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth. Medium Difficult FT 881 imbue Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality verb Synonyms: saturate, fill, suffuse Some feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is imbued with subtler forms of sexism. Medium Difficult FT 883 impasse a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement noun Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemate The Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape. Medium Difficult FT 884 inculcate Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction verb Synonyms: imbue, infuse, inspire The tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking. Medium Difficult FT 885 indolence Avoidance of activity or exertion noun Synonyms: laziness, idleness, slothfulness The indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle. Medium Difficult FT 886 inquest a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death noun Synonyms: enquiry, investigation, inquisition A jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed. Medium Difficult FT 888 itinerant Traveling from place to place adjective Synonyms: peripatetic, wandering, roving Her first America-set film is a freewheeling road movie in which an 18-year-old escapes a dysfunctional family by joining a group of itinerant young misfits. Medium Difficult FT 890 largesse Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others noun Synonyms: liberality, munificence, bounty All else equal, such largesse should indeed give the economy some temporary vim. Medium Difficult FT 891 leery Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions adjective Synonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guard The past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation. Medium Difficult FT 892 limpid (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious adjective Synonyms: lucid, plain, understandable Unlike many writers of Spanish, he preferred short, simple sentences, and they gave his writing a limpid intensity. Medium Difficult FT 893 loquacious Tending to talk a great deal adjective Synonyms: talkative, voluble, communicative Edwina, Williams’ mother, was judgmental, frigid and pious, but also as loquacious as her husband was laconic. Medium Difficult FT 895 malign evil in nature or effect adjective Synonyms: harmful, bad, malevolent Other, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound... Medium Difficult FT 896 maudlin Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental adjective Synonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymose Alas, he never really fixed his state’s finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics... Medium Difficult FT 897 milieu a person’s social environment noun Synonyms: 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 898 mire involve someone or something in (a difficult situation) verb Synonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroil Ms Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal. Medium Difficult FT 899 modish Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable adjective Synonyms: modern, trendy, in With these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish? Medium Difficult FT 901 nascent just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential adjective Synonyms: emerging
beginning
dawning Weakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself. Medium Difficult FT 902 natty (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable adjective Synonyms: stylish, dapper, debonair The British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders... Medium Difficult FT 903 nexus a connection or series of connections linking two or more things noun Synonyms: union, link Some chapters read like a thriller, because they offer a microscopic look at the unwholesome nexus between Germany’s media, politics and judiciary. Medium Difficult FT 904 nonplussed (Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react adjective Synonyms: baffled, confounded And as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang. Medium Difficult FT 905 normative Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm adjective ...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade. Medium Difficult FT 906 opine Hold and state as one’s opinion verb Synonyms: suggest, say, declare The voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation. Medium Difficult FT 907 pallid (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health adjective Synonyms: white, pasty, wan Its protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve. Medium Difficult FT 908 panache Flamboyant confidence of style or manner noun Synonyms: self-assurance, style, flair Second, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand. Medium Difficult FT 909 paragon a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality noun Synonyms: model, epitome, exemplar Despite the reasons to see it as a paragon of modernity, Odebrecht has long been accused of winning business in an old-fashioned and less admirable way. Medium Difficult FT 910 parry Answer (a question or accusation) evasively verb Synonyms: evade, sidestep, avoid In the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything... Medium Difficult FT 911 penchant A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something noun Synonyms: fondness, inclination, preference Mr. Gorsuch also shares Mr. Scalia’s literary talents: he is an elegant writer with a penchant for playful eruditio. Medium Difficult FT 912 pithy (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive adjective Synonyms: concise, brief, compact Academics are not known for brevity in writing. And physics does not lend itself to pithy introductions. Medium Difficult FT 913 plethora a large or excessive amount noun Synonyms: excess, overabundance, surplus Podcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences’ attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Medium Difficult FT 915 presage be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one) verb Synonyms: point to, mean, signify Stock markets are set to open down today, and the election could presage a longer slump if investors feel that the uncertainty generated... will harm growth and corporate profits. Medium Difficult FT 916 prolific (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works adjective Synonyms: productive, creative, inventive It is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year... Medium Difficult FT 917 proxy a person authorized to act on behalf of another noun Synonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in ...Mr. Thaksin’s sister Yingluck, who took over his political movement after he left the country and who in 2011 was elected prime minister as his proxy. Medium Difficult FT 918 prudish having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity adjective Synonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goody Several Pacific nations ban cross-dressing (another hand-me-down from prudish Victorians). Medium Difficult FT 919 qualm an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear noun Synonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservation Qualms about the force’s quality extend beyond their handling of demonstrators. Medium Difficult FT 920 quell Suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one) verb Synonyms: calm, soothe, pacify So the correct response is to...plump up the capital cushions of its vulnerable banks with enough public money to quell fears of a systemic crisis. Medium Difficult FT 921 quibble Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter verb Synonyms: object to, criticize, nitpick One can quibble with some of the detail; perhaps the labour market participation rate can rise again, particularly if baby boomers find they don't have enough money with which to retire. Medium Difficult FT 923 recalcitrant having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority adjective Synonyms: uncooperative, intractable In a move that may test the mettle of recalcitrant Senate Republicans, Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a widely respected and politically moderate judge... Medium Difficult FT 924 recant Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief verb Synonyms: renounce, disavow, retract Analysts who predict turmoil are warned to shut up or recant. Medium Difficult FT 925 salient Most noticeable or important adjective Synonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obvious The reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism… Medium Difficult FT 926 sardonic grimly mocking or cynical adjective Synonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironic Ms Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip. Medium Difficult FT 927 savant a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist noun Synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage The more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power. Medium Difficult FT 928 soliloquy an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play noun Synonyms: monologue, speech Patrick Stewart, for instance, reworked Hamlet’s soliloquy as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question'). Medium Difficult FT 929 stigma a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person noun Synonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonour A stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded. Medium Difficult FT 930 stipulate Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement verb Synonyms: set down, set out, lay down In trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them. Medium Difficult FT 931 stratum a thin layer within any structure noun Synonyms: level, class, echelon But exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion. Medium Difficult FT 932 subpoena A writ ordering a person to attend a court noun Synonyms: 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 933 syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language noun The three decided to record their reactions to Belinda’s not-particularly-erotic escapades and the author’s idiosyncratic syntax. Medium Difficult FT 934 tenet a principle or belief noun Synonyms: doctrine, precept, creed In the Warren and Burger courts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, religious accommodation was a liberal tenet. Medium Difficult FT 936 urbane (Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner adjective Synonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonair Beneath its urbane surface all Mr. Hough’s music is, in one way or another, a crusade. Medium Difficult FT 938 whet Excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite) verb Synonyms: arouse, rouse, trigger But sham democracy often whets people’s appetite for the real thing. Medium Difficult FT 939 abeyance a state of temporary disuse or suspension noun " French à ""at"" (see ad-) + ba(y)er ""be open,"" = status is still open/in suspence. The word ""bay"" also come this.
Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserve" With the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finish Most Difficult FT 941 anodyne not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull adjective " Greek an= ""without"" + odyne ""pain= ""free pain or torment"" ""
Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuous" After days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communiqué Most Difficult FT 942 bilk Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification verb Synonyms: swindle, defraud, deceive Because the police in that country are not paid regularly, they bilk the system and get away with it, as their bosses have the same issue. Most Difficult FT 943 canard an unfounded rumor or story noun " French canard ""a hoax,"" literally ""a duck""
Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisper" The newspaper claimed to identify a man living in California as the real masatermind behind the plot, but this turned out to be an embarrassing canard. Most Difficult FT 944 catalyst a person or thing that precipitates an event. something that speeds up a process or causes action. an agent of change (adj: catalytic; v. catalyze) noun Synonyms: stimulus, impetus, spark Jake’s termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of character 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 945 catharsis the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions noun " Latinized form of Greek katharsis "" a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense.
Synonyms: emotional release, relief" Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger. 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 invoke cloture and end the filibuster. Most Difficult FT 947 compendium a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject noun Synonyms: compilation, anthology The entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermen’s tales and jokes Most Difficult FT 948 conscript Enlist (someone) compulsorily verb Synonyms: draft, recruit, call up Most Israelis are conscripted into the military Most Difficult FT 949 cosset Care for and protect in an overindulgent way verb Synonyms: indulge, pander From buying expensive toys to boxing vegetable-free lunches, the mother would cosset to her child's every whim Most Difficult FT 950 coterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastes noun " French coterie ""circle of acquaintances,"" originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land a feudal lord cotier ""tenant of a cote""
Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circle" He rules through a tight coterie of loyal aides Most Difficult FT 951 daguerreotype A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor noun Named after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy : L. Daguerre He showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most Difficult FT 952 dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in something noun Synonyms: dabbler, potterer, tinkerer This is not the work of a dilettante, but a strong follow-up to her acclaimed short stories that came out in 2007. 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 953 diurnal (Of animals) active in the daytime adjective " Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus ""wintery"", nocturnal=active at night.
Synonyms: daily, everyday" Our body clock follows a diurnal rhythm. Most Difficult FT 954 dross something regarded as worthless noun "Old English dros=""the scum thrown off metals in smelting,"" similar to German Drusen=""dregs, husks""
Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debris" Some of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of. Most Difficult FT 955 dyspeptic Of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression adjective " Greek dyspeptos ""hard to digest,"" dys- ""bad, difficult"" (see dys-) + peptos ""digested,""
Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)" As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beach Most Difficult FT 956 ebullient Cheerful and full of energy adjective "Latin pp ebullientem ""to boil over,"" literally or figuratively, ex ""out, out of"" (see ex-) + bullire ""to bubble"" origin similar to boil, bubble
Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyful" Charlie’s ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the office 357 prevalent GRE words Prepscholar 957 edify Instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually verb "Modern French édifier: ""build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building
Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlighten" The Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spirits Most Difficult FT 958 egress the action of going out of or leaving a place noun " Latin egressus=""a going out""(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step)
Deutsch : Austritt
Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawal" The data is stored in the router egress queue until it is serialised onto the physical wire Most Difficult FT 959 ersatz (Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else adjective Synonyms: artificial, substitute, imitation During the 2nd world war, many had to make do with ersatz coffee Most Difficult FT 960 erstwhile former adjective " mid English, erst =""first, at first; once, long ago; till now"" itself Old English ærest soonest, earliest, ""
Synonyms: old, past, one-time" The erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his baby Most Difficult FT 961 euphony the quality of being pleasing to the ear noun " Greek eu- ""good"" (see eu-) + phone ""sound, voice,"" = well sounding
Synonyms: melodiousness, musicality" I was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poem Most Difficult FT 962 expiate Atone for (guilt or sin) verb Synonyms: make amends for, make up for To expiate for breaking his neighbor’s window, John shovelled snow for three months. Most Difficult FT 964 fracas a noisy disturbance or quarrel noun " French fracas=""crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss""
Deutsch : Aufruhr
Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affray" a diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nations Most Difficult FT 965 frieze a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling noun A frieze on the wall of America's Supreme Court shows some of the great law-givers of history, including the Roman emperor Justinian, Moses and Muhammad. Most Difficult FT 966 fusillade a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession noun " French fusillade, fusiller ""to shoot""
Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardment" But thanks to poor communication, many saw it as China’s first fusillade in a global currency war. Most Difficult FT 967 gaffe an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator noun " French gaffe ""clumsy remark,""
Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error" Goofy makes non-stop gaffes Most Difficult FT 968 gainsay Speak against or oppose (someone), deny verb Synonyms: be against, object to, be hostile to She was too young to know better, let alone gainsay her wicked uncle. Most Difficult FT 969 gerontocracy a state, society, or group governed by old people noun But Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one. Most Difficult FT 970 halcyon Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful adjective Synonyms: happy, golden, idyllic In their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them. Most Difficult FT 971 hegemony Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over others noun Synonyms: leadership, dominance, dominion Yet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable. Most Difficult FT 972 hermetic Insulated or protected from outside influences adjective Synonyms: airtight, sealed "North Korea is often called the ""hermetic kingdom'" Most Difficult FT 973 heterodox not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs adjective Synonyms: unorthodox, heretical, dissenting Among those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer. Most Difficult FT 974 homogeneous of the same kind; alike adjective Synonyms: uniform, identical, unvaried It also has proportionately more immigrants than almost anywhere else. Next to London, famously cosmopolitan cities like Paris and Berlin are actually rather homogeneous. Most Difficult FT 976 idyll an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene noun Synonyms: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoon That might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their rural idyll. Most Difficult FT 977 ignoble not honorable in character or purpose adjective Synonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, base Moreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'. Most Difficult FT 978 impugn Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive) verb Synonyms: call into question, challenge Impugning Mr. Abe’s motives is too cynical. His commitment to economic revival was no doubt sincere... Most Difficult FT 979 incise Mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cut verb Synonyms: engrave, etch, carve This 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner. Most Difficult FT 980 incubus a cause of distress or anxiety noun The Japanese people, freed of the incubus of a war industry which by 1938 was absorbing 61 per cent of their national income, have a chance of recovering... Most Difficult FT 981 knell the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral noun Synonyms: toll, ringing, chime The change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model. Most Difficult FT 982 lachrymose Inducing tears; sad adjective Synonyms: sad, tearful, weepy This morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a lachrymose speech or even an appalling outfit. Most Difficult FT 983 lacuna an unfilled space or interval; a gap noun Synonyms: interval, gap This insane lacuna in the justice system reflects extreme systemic prejudice by drivers against cyclists, and would be easy enough to fix. Most Difficult FT 984 lambaste Criticize (someone or something) harshly verb Synonyms: castigate, chastise, condemn Yet the president was lambasted for his otherworldly complacency. Most Difficult FT 985 larceny Theft of personal property noun Synonyms: stealing, robbery, pilfering But there are still no checks and balances on its exercise, as the larceny of governors illustrates. Most Difficult FT 986 libertine a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion adjective Synonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligate There are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical. Most Difficult FT 988 maelstrom a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil noun Synonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoil The execution of its leaders, as much as the Easter Rising itself, triggered a maelstrom of events: a surge of anti-British rage... Most Difficult FT 989 magnate a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman noun Synonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogul Several of America’s great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate. Most Difficult FT 990 malaproprism the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect noun Synonyms: misuse, solecism, blunder And so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty... Most Difficult FT 991 misanthropy a dislike of humankind noun Synonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind [Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy... Most Difficult FT 992 monolithic large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform adjective Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbending Four things have made Europe a harsher environment for the centre left: its own success, structural change in the economy, a reduced fear of political extremes and the decline of monolithic class groups. Most Difficult FT 994 myopic nearsighted adjective Synonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-minded They are also myopic, judging politicians’ economic management on the basis of only the very recent past. Most Difficult FT 995 nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization noun Synonyms: the all-time low, zero Between its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2% Most Difficult FT 996 neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief noun Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice Mr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to. Most Difficult FT 997 noisome having an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive: adjective Synonyms: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasant The noisome odor of the dump carried for miles. Most Difficult FT 998 nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement noun Synonyms: cure, prescription, answer It became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored... Most Difficult FT 999 occlude Stop, close up, or obstruct verb Synonyms: block, cover, shut in Mars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot... Most Difficult FT 1000 paean a song of praise or triumph noun Synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia It is the right that has inherited the ambitious modernist urge to destroy and innovate in the name of a universal project,' Tony Judt, a British historian, lamented in 'Ill Fares the Land', a paean to social democracy he dictated on his death bed. Most Difficult FT 1001 panoply a complete or impressive collection of things noun Synonyms: array, range, collection The panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the law’s provisions individually.' Most Difficult FT 1002 pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources noun Synonyms: mixture, blend, medley Both enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications... Most Difficult FT 1003 paucity the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts noun Synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearth Yet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money. Most Difficult FT 1004 pellucid Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood adjective Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable Turning a crowd from hostility to adoration through pellucid, charismatic truthtelling is a venerable Hollywood trope... Most Difficult FT 1005 phalanx a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation noun A collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards... Most Difficult FT 1006 philistine A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts noun Synonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boor By choosing such an unimpeachably serious and artistic project as its first film production, the company has made anyone who grumbles seem like a philistine. Most Difficult FT 1007 pique a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight noun Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignation The Russians have responded with predictable pique—just as many refused to condemn the violence of their football hooligans... Most Difficult FT 1008 polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something noun Synonyms: diatribe, invective Marion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry. Most Difficult FT 1009 précis a summary or abstract of a text or speech noun Synonyms: synopsis, summation His latest book, 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking', is a précis of those 50 years, distilled into 77 readable and mostly bite-sized chapters. Most Difficult FT 1010 prosaic Commonplace; unromantic adjective Synonyms: ordinary, everyday However, while it is large-scale evacuations at times of crisis that grab attention, the biggest risks that business travellers face are more prosaic. Most Difficult FT 1011 pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public noun Synonyms: authority, adviser And yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia. Most Difficult FT 1012 querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner adjective Synonyms: pettish, touchy, testy Their querulous, hostile or annoyed faces recur in her work from the late 1950s. Most Difficult FT 1013 quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancy noun Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, latency Horrible conditions do not guarantee revolts, and moderately bad conditions do not necessarily thwart them. The question is what to make of the relative quiescence of America’s poor. Most Difficult FT 1014 quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical adjective Synonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romantic In one chapter... the director probes some of the quixotic visionaries driving the digital revolution forward. Most Difficult FT 1015 raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way noun Synonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarns The latest continental raconteur eager to spin Ireland’s tale is the European Union. Most Difficult FT 1016 redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance noun Synonyms: reparation, restitution, recompense There must be redress by an independent tribunal for those who have been mistreated. Most Difficult FT 1017 repast a meal noun Synonyms: feast, banquet Lunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast. Most Difficult FT 1018 ribald Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way adjective Synonyms: bawdy, indecent, risqué When challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision. Most Difficult FT 1019 rococo Characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration adjective ‘The building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena... Most Difficult FT 1020 sanguine "Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. cheerful; confident: ""Her sanguine attitude put everyone at ease.""(Sangfroid (noun) is a related French word meaning unflappibility. Literally, it means cold blood)" adjective Synonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assured Some fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt. Most Difficult FT 1021 scintilla a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling noun Synonyms: particle, iota, smidgen After a scintilla of regret over lost youth, to turn 50 should be to enter the prime of life, with a plenitude of projects and achievements. Most Difficult FT 1022 semantic Relating to meaning in language or logic adjective Synonyms: lingual, semasiological Semantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.' Most Difficult FT 1023 sobriquet a person’s nickname noun Synonyms: appellation, moniker This provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.' Most Difficult FT 1024 soporific Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep adjective Synonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedative In the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation. Most Difficult FT 1025 supine Failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone) adjective Synonyms: weak, spineless Last year Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, brought in a corporate-governance code which...requires hitherto supine institutional investors to keep a close eye on firms they invest in. Most Difficult FT 1026 synoptic Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view adjective Synonyms: concise, succinct, compressed They were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics. Most Difficult FT 1027 toady Act in an obsequious way verb Synonyms: be servile towards, grovel to Britain’s Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry to toady up to China. Most Difficult FT 1028 truculent Eager or quick to argue or fight adjective Synonyms: defiant, aggressive Mr. Boehner, having abandoned his long battle with his party’s truculent right-wingers and announced his resignation in September, wanted to ‘clear the barn’ for his successor. Most Difficult FT 1029 turgid (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic adjective Synonyms: overblown, inflated, grandiose It promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi. It churns out turgid propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools. Most Difficult FT 1030 tyro a beginner or novice noun Synonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer They easily took advantage of the tyro. Most Difficult FT 1031 umbrage Offense or annoyance noun Synonyms: insult, affront Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are lagging. Most Difficult FT 1032 verdant (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation adjective Feom French : Vert-= green
Synonyms: leafy, grassy, lush The Holey Artisan Bakery... overlooking a placid lake in Dhaka, was a foodie’s labour of love in a verdant corner of the chaotic capital. Most Difficult FT 1033 virulent extremely severe or harmful in its effects adjective Synonyms: toxic, deadly, destructive ‘A more likely catastrophe, Mr. Rawles believes, would be a pandemic virulent enough to cause the breakdown of the national sewerage system as well as the grid. Most Difficult FT 1034 vitriol Cruel and bitter criticism noun Synonyms: venom, nastiness Given the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep. Most Difficult FT 1035 vociferous (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous adjective Synonyms: blatant, clamorous, noisy Ten weeks of ever-more vociferous argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now and June 23rd, when the vote will take place. Most Difficult FT 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 vote? 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 Synonyms: bond, tie, subjection The existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries. Most Difficult FT 1038 ambi both sides Greek/Latin root ambidextrous (both-handed)
ambivalent (be in 2 minds) Root words Aristotle 1040 am
ami love Greek/Latin root amiable -friendly
pleasant
lovable
amicable =characterized by friendliness
amity -friendly and peaceful relations
amorous -showing romantic love
enamored=inflamed with love
captivated Root words Aristotle 1041 avi bird Greek/Latin root Aviary =a large enclosure for birds Aviatrix =a female airplane pilot Aviation =the art of designing or operating aircraft Root words Aristotle 1043 cog to know Greek/Latin root Cognizant=fully informed
conscious
cognition =process of acquiring knowledge
incognito =disguised so no one knows you
recognize =to discover that one knows
cogitate =to think carefully about Root words Aristotle 1044 col
con
com with Greek/Latin root collaborate=to work together collision =smashingtogether colloquial -words formed by everyday interaction commemorate =to memorize together commune=living together while owning things in common concomitant=accompanying concur =to agree with someone Root words Aristotle 1045 dol pain
suffering Greek/Latin root Condolence = expression of sympathy
Indolence = a state of being lazy or slothful
Doleful = sorrowful
mournful
Dolorous = full of pain or sorrow Root words Aristotle 1046 dys abnormal
bad Greek/Latin root dyspepsia =abnormal indigestion
dystopia =an imaginary place of total misery
dyslexia =impairmentof the ability to handle word
dysfunctional =poorly functional Root words Aristotle 1047 eu good
well Greek/Latin root euphemism =replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive one
euphony =having a pleasant sound
euphoria =feeling of well=being
eulogy =speech in praise of someone
eugenics =the study of hereditary improvement of a race Root words Aristotle 1048 extra outside
beyond Greek/Latin root extraordinary =beyond ordinary
extraterrestrial =outside the Earth
extrovert =an outgoing person
extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committed Root words Aristotle 1049 gen
o
e
genesis birth
gender
family
kind
race (genre) Greek/Latin root genealogy =the study of the history of a family
generation =all the people born at approx the same
genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes
Congenital =existing from birth Root words Aristotle 1050 grat pleasing Greek/Latin root gratify =to pleasesomeone
grateful =feeling thankful
gratuity =a tip
token of appreciationin
gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate efforts Root words Aristotle 1051 loc
loq speak Greek/Latin root Grandiloquent =pompous or inflated in language eloquent =speaking beautifully and forcefully loquacio loquacious =very talkative circumlocution=roundabout talk elocution =art of clear & expressive speaking Root words Aristotle 1052 mal
male bad
evil
ill Greek/Latin root malfunction=not functioning properly
malevolence=ill will
malicious =showing strong ill will
malediction=a curse
malign=to speak ill about someone
maladroit =clumsy
tactless Root words Aristotle 1053 meta beyond
change
between Greek/Latin root metaphysics =study of nature and reality
metamorphosis =a complete change of form
metastasis =the transmission of disease to other parts of the body. Root words Aristotle 1054 morph shape
form Greek/Latin root metamorphosis =complete change of form
morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms
amorphous =without distinct shape or form Root words Aristotle 1055 nat born Greek/Latin root innate =included since birth
nascent =starting to develop
natal =relating to birth
natural =gotten at birth
not afterward Root words Aristotle 1056 ob
op against
opposition
Greek/Latin root object =to be against something
obscure =hard to understand
obstruct=hinder
obfuscate=confuse
darken
obtuse –not sharp
dull
obstreperous –noisly defiant.Unruly Root words Aristotle 1057 omni all Greek/Latin root omnipotent =with all the power
omniscient =knowing all things
omnipresent=present everywhere
omnivorous =eating all foods Root words Aristotle 1058 pan all
any
everyone Greek/Latin root panacea =a cure for all diseases or problems
panorama =an allaround view
pantheism =the worship of all gods
pandemic =affecting all Root words Aristotle 1059 path feeling
emoition Greek/Latin root empathy=identification with & understanding of another’s feeling
sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest
sympathy=harmony or agreement
sharing someone’s feelings
antipathy=a feeling of great dislike Root words Aristotle 1060 purge clean Greek/Latin root Purge =remove anything undesirable
purgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin
expurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publication Root words Aristotle 1061 sci to know Greek/Latin root conscience =sense of knowing right from wrong
conscious =knowing what is happening
omniscient =knowing everything
prescient =ability to perceive events before they occur Root words Aristotle 1062 somn sleep Greek/Latin root insomnia =inability to fall asleep
somniloquy =talking in one’s sleep
somnolent =feeling sleepy
Somnambulist=sleep walker Root words Aristotle 1063 theo god Greek/Latin root monotheism =belief in one god
polytheism =worshiping more than one God
theology =the study of religion
god
etc
theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principle Root words Aristotle 1064 tractable pull Greek/Latin root attract =to pull nearer
distract =to drag attention away fromsomething
Intractable=stubborn Root words Aristotle 1065 ver truth Greek/Latin root veracious =truthful
honest
veracity =the truth
verify =to make sure that something is true
veritable
averasseverate Root words Aristotle 1066 viv life Greek/Latin root Vivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life
vital =pertaining to live
vivacious =high-spirited and full of life
convivial=sociable Root words Aristotle 1067 ger old age adjective geriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly gerontocracy =the rule of the elders gerontology =the science of aging. SMB 1068 grand grandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient
grandiose=pretentiously grand
aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater
grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic SMB 1069 vac empty Greek/Latin root evacuate =to empty a dangerous place
vacant =empty
not occupied
acation =a time without work
vacuous =lacking intelligence Greek/Latin MSU 1070 belli war Greek/Latin root bellicose =warlike in manner or temperament
belligerent =hostile
ready to fight
rebel =person who opposes and fights Greek/Latin Manhattan 1073 cis cut Greek/Latin root incision
precision Greek/Latin Manhattan 1074 cosm order
world Greek/Latin root cosmos
microcosm  Greek/Latin Manhattan 1075 cycl circle Greek/Latin root cycle
cyclone Greek/Latin Manhattan 1077 dict word
speak
say Greek/Latin root dictate
dictation
dictator Greek/Latin Manhattan 1078 duc
duct carry
lead Greek/Latin root conduct
conducive Greek/Latin Manhattan 1079 fac
fact do
make Greek/Latin root facsimile
manufacture Greek/Latin Manhattan 1080 fect do
make Greek/Latin root perfect Greek/Latin Manhattan 1081 form shape Greek/Latin root uniform
reform Greek/Latin Manhattan 1082 fort strong Greek/Latin root fortify
fort
fortifications
Greek/Latin Manhattan 1086 log
logy speech
study of dialog Greek/Latin root analogy Greek/Latin Manhattan 1087 man
manu hand Greek/Latin root manage
manual   Greek/Latin Manhattan 1088 mater
matri mother
home Greek/Latin root matriarch
maternity Greek/Latin Manhattan 1089 medi middle Greek/Latin root median
mediocre Greek/Latin Manhattan 1091 multi many Greek/Latin root multiply Greek/Latin Manhattan 1092 nom
nym name Greek/Latin root nominate
synonym   Greek/Latin Manhattan 1093 pater
patri father Greek/Latin root paternal
patriarch Greek/Latin Manhattan 1094 pathy feeling
suffering Greek/Latin root sympathy Greek/Latin Manhattan 1097 scend climb Greek/Latin root ascend
descend Greek/Latin Manhattan 1098 script written language Greek/Latin root postscript Greek/Latin Manhattan 1099 secut follow Greek/Latin root consecutive
non sequitur Greek/Latin Manhattan 1100 sent feel
think Greek/Latin root sentient
consent
sentiment Greek/Latin Manhattan 1101 sequ follow Greek/Latin root sequence
subsequently Greek/Latin Manhattan 1102 tact touch Greek/Latin root contact
tactless (without feeling) Greek/Latin Manhattan 1103 tempor time Greek/Latin root contemporary Greek/Latin Manhattan 1104 tract pull
draw out Greek/Latin root tractor
attractive Greek/Latin Manhattan 1105 trans across
move Greek/Latin root transit
transient Greek/Latin Manhattan 1106 vene assemble
meet Greek/Latin root convene Greek/Latin Manhattan 1107 vent come
go Greek/Latin root advent   Greek/Latin Manhattan 1108 vers turn Greek/Latin root reverse
versatile Greek/Latin Manhattan 1109 vert turn Greek/Latin root "Do NOT confuse with French ""vert""
which means green" convert Greek/Latin Manhattan 1110 voc
vok voice
call Greek/Latin root vocal
revoke Greek/Latin Manhattan 1111 vox vox populi Greek/Latin root 'voice of the people' Greek/Latin Manhattan 1112 gullible easily persuaded to believe something adjective 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 1113 volu
volve turn
roll Greek/Latin root revolution Greek/Latin Manhattan 1115 lethargic lacking energy adjective It’s not uncommon to feel lethargic for weeks or even months after major surgery. Common GRE Kaplan 1116 paradox a statement that contradicts itself but might be true noun The fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing paradox. Common GRE Kaplan 1117 pedant a person who makes an excessive display of learning noun Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester. Common GRE Kaplan 1118 acro
akro at the top
at the end
outermost; excellent Greek/Latin root "a sub of the Greek
PIE root ""ac"": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. " acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit)
acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega))
acronym(sharp name=use of first letters)
acrophobia(fear of heights)
acropolis(city at the top)
Root words SMB 1120 desiccate remove the moisture from (something) verb The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants. Common GRE Kaplan 1121 enervate cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken verb Enervate is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! The boxer used a swift left uppercut to the jaw to enervate his opponent. Common GRE Kaplan 1122 engender to produce, cause, or give rise to (something) verb Political debates can engender controversy regarding the subjects discussed. Common GRE Kaplan 1123 fervid intensely enthusiastic or passionate adjective The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours. Common GRE Kaplan 1124 garrulous excessively talkative adjective The garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time. Common GRE Kaplan 1125 ingenuous innocent and unsuspecting adjective The scam artist preyed on ingenuous nursing home residents. Common GRE Kaplan 1126 loquacious tending to talk a great deal adjective The loquacious professor was known for his five-hour lectures. Common GRE Kaplan 1127 lucid very clear and easy to understand adjective The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the concepts presented. Common GRE Kaplan 1128 misanthrope a person who dislikes humankind noun The neighborhood misanthrope surrounded his yard with barbed wire to keep people away. Common GRE Kaplan 1129 para "1. Greek origin = alongside
coming from
beyond; altered; contrary; irregular
abnormal
2. Latin origin =""defense
protection against; that which protects from
""" Greek/Latin root "1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)
paramedic (someone alongside a medic)
paraphrase (restatement=coming phase)
parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)
paresis (altered ie
partial paralysis)
paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters ""alongside legal"")
parameter (used alongside to measure system)
paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side
left side)
paranormal (beyond normal)
parasite (alongside food)" 2. LATIN origin :
parachute (protect from falling)
parasol (protect from sun)
Greek/Latin SMB 1130 placate to make (someone) less angry or hostile verb A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier. Common GRE Kaplan 1131 vacillate to waver between different opinions or actions verb Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue. Common GRE Kaplan 1132 venerate regard with great respect verb To venerate the fire chief’s forty years of service, the department held a special banquet. Common GRE Kaplan 1133 volatile likely to change rapidly and unpredictably adjective It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decades. Common GRE Kaplan 1134 waver to go back and forth between choices or opinions verb Some citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions. Common GRE Kaplan 1137 agr field Greek/Latin root agriculture
Latin words nko 1138 alt High Greek/Latin root alto (high pitched singer)
Latin words nko 1139 alter other Greek/Latin root alter-ego
alternative
alternate
Latin words nko 1141 anim life spirit Greek/Latin root animation Latin words nko 1142 ann
annu
enni year Greek/Latin root annual
Latin words nko 1144 aper open Greek/Latin root aperture Latin words nko 1145 apt fit Greek/Latin root aptitude
apt
Latin words nko 1148 aster
astr star Greek/Latin root astral
astronomy Latin words nko 1153 ambul walk
move Greek/Latin root ambulance Latin words nko 1155 arbor tree Greek/Latin root arboreal(pertaining to trees)
arboretum(where trees are culitivated)
arborcide(killing of trees) Latin words nko 1157 apo
apho away
off
separate Greek/Latin root apogee (furthest away) Latin words nko 1158 bas low Greek/Latin root bass
base
basement
bas-relief
Latin words nko 1163 brev brief
short Greek/Latin root brevity
Latin words nko 1164 bar pressure
weight Greek/Latin root barometer Latin words nko 1165 burs pouch
purse Greek/Latin root bursary(stipend)
bursar(treasurer of a college) Latin words nko 1166 cad
cas fall Greek/Latin root cascade
Latin words nko 1167 cand white
shining Greek/Latin root candescent(shining)
candella Latin words nko 1168 cap
capt
cept take
hold Greek/Latin root "In old legal documents determining seizure of assets
the header was entitled ""document of caption""- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text " captivity
captive
capture
captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults)
captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)
Latin words nko 1169 capit head
main Greek/Latin root capitulate
Latin words nko 1170 carn flesh/плоть Greek/Latin root carnivor
Latin words nko 1173 cent hundred Greek/Latin root centimeter
centurion
cent
Latin words nko 1174 chrom color Greek/Latin root chromograph
Latin words nko 1175 chron time Greek/Latin root chronology
Latin words nko 1177 clin lean
bend Greek/Latin root "word-forming element meaning ""slope
slant
incline" incline
decline
recline
clinometer
Latin words nko 1180 card heart Greek/Latin root cardio
Latin words nko 1184 curr
curs run Greek/Latin root current
courier
Latin words nko 1185 cata down
against completely
intensive
according to Greek/Latin root catabatic wind(downslope)
catapult(throw against intensely) catastrophe(intense against what is expected)
catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)
cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)
cataclasm(great breaking down)
cathode(lower negative pole)
catheter(lets down liquid out of body)
catacomb(underground burial place)
Latin words nko 1186 caust
caut to burn Greek/Latin root caustic soda
Latin words nko 1187 cerebr brain Greek/Latin root cerebral
Latin words nko 1188 cert sure Greek/Latin root certitude
certain
Latin words nko 1189 chrys gold
yellow Greek/Latin root chrysthanium Latin words nko 1190 cruc cross Greek/Latin root crucify
Latin words nko 1193 dec ten Greek/Latin root decade
decennial
Latin words nko 1195 derm skin Greek/Latin root dermatologist Latin words nko 1198 dign worthy Greek/Latin root dignity
Latin words nko 1200 dorm sleep Greek/Latin root dormitory
dormant
Latin words nko 1202 don give Greek/Latin root donor
Latin words nko 1203 dur harden
to last
lasting Greek/Latin root durable
Latin words nko 1205 equ equal Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1206 fac
fact
fect make
do Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1207 fer bear
carry/нести
передавать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1208 fid faith
truth Greek/Latin root fidelity
Latin words nko 1209 fin end Greek/Latin root finish
Latin words nko 1210 flect
flex bend Greek/Latin root deflect
reflect
reflection
Latin words nko 1213 frag
fract break Greek/Latin root frag
fractify
frag
fract
frag
fractifications
Latin words nko 1214 fug flee
бежать
спасаться бегством Greek/Latin root fugitive
Latin words nko 1215 fus pour
away Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1217 em
en into
cover with
cause Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1218 en
in inside Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1219 ergo work Greek/Latin root argon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)
ergophobia(fear of work)
ergonomic=economic study of work
Latin words nko 1220 for completely (used to intensify the meaning of a word) Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1221 fore in front of
previous
earlier Greek/Latin root forehead
Latin words nko 1223 gest carry
bring Greek/Latin root gestation period Latin words nko 1224 grad
gress step
go Greek/Latin root gradual
gradient
Latin words nko 1227 hydr water Greek/Latin root anhydous
hydraulic
Latin words nko 1228 integer
integra
integrum entire Greek/Latin root integer
integral
intergrate
Latin words nko 1229 ject throw Greek/Latin root eject
reject
inject
Latin words nko 1230 junct meet
join Greek/Latin root junction
Latin words nko 1231 lat to carry
to bear (correlation)/передавать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1232 leg
lig
lect choose
gather Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1235 log word
study Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1237 luc
lum light Greek/Latin root luminary
lucifer
Latin words nko 1239 gon angle Greek/Latin root polygon
hexagon
Latin words nko 1240 gran grain Greek/Latin root granular Latin words nko 1241 helic spiral
circular Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1242 heli sun Greek/Latin root helium
heli-centric
Latin words nko 1243 hemo-
hemato-
emia- blood Greek/Latin root " anaemia:an=lack of blood
azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd
glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood
hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone
hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood
hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter
hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood
hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)
hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level
leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer
thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea
toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning
uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning
" Latin words nko 1244 histo tissue Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1245 jud law Greek/Latin root judicial
Latin words nko 1246 juven young Greek/Latin root juvenile
Latin words nko 1247 lip fat Greek/Latin root liposuction
lippid
Latin words nko 1248 iso equal Greek/Latin root isobar
isometric
Latin words nko 1249 lact milk Greek/Latin root lactose
lactate
Latin words nko 1250 lud
lus play Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1251 later side Greek/Latin root lateral
latitude
Latin words nko 1252 magn great Greek/Latin root magnificent
Latin words nko 1254 mar Sea Greek/Latin root maritime
marine
Latin words nko 1256 mega large Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1257 ment mind Greek/Latin root mental
Latin words nko 1258 merg plunge
sink/погружаться
тонуть Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1261 migr wander Greek/Latin root migrate
emmigrate
migrant
Latin words nko 1262 mir Look Greek/Latin root mirage
Latin words nko 1265 mot
move move Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1266 mult many Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1267 mut change Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1268 myo muscle Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1269 mand order Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1270 nat born Greek/Latin root national
natavity
native
Latin words nko 1271 nav ship Greek/Latin root navigate
navigation Latin words nko 1272 neg deny Greek/Latin root negate
negative
Latin words nko 1274 nov new Greek/Latin root novelty Latin words nko 1275 ocul eye Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1276 oper work Greek/Latin root operate
Latin words nko 1277 pater
patri father Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1280 pel
pulse drive Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1281 pend
pens hang Greek/Latin root pending
pendant
Latin words nko 1282 pet seek Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1283 petr stone
rock Greek/Latin root " Peter ""you are the rock that I will build my Church""
said Jesus" petrified
Latin words nko 1286 phon sound Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1287 plic fold
bend Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1289 pon
pos place
put Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1290 pot drink Greek/Latin root potable water
Latin words nko 1291 poten powerful Greek/Latin root potentate
potent Latin words nko 1292 prehend
prehens take
grasp Greek/Latin root comprehend
aprehend
Latin words nko 1293 prot first Greek/Latin root prototype Latin words nko 1295 ortho straight Greek/Latin root orthoate
orthodontist
Latin words nko 1296 narr tell Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1297 od pass
way Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1299 pept
peps digestion Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1300 phyt plant
grow Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1302 plaud
plod
plaus
plos approve
clap Greek/Latin root applaud
laudable
Latin words nko 1303 pul urge Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1304 pugn
pung fight Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1306 pyr fire Greek/Latin root pyromaniac
Latin words nko 1307 quer
quir ask
seek Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1308 quis
ques guest Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1309 reg
rig
rect rule
govern Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1310 rid
ris laugh Greek/Latin root ridicule
Latin words nko 1311 rupt break Greek/Latin root rupture
Latin words nko 1312 sacr
sanct holy Greek/Latin root sacrement
sanctuary Latin words nko 1316 sec
sect cut Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1317 sed
sid
sess sit
seat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1320 serv keep Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1321 sist place
stand Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1322 solv
solu loosen Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1324 soph wisdom Greek/Latin root sophomore
Latin words nko 1325 spec
spect
spic look
appear Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1326 spir breathe Greek/Latin root aspiration
expiration
Latin words nko 1327 stat
stab stand Greek/Latin root static
stationary
Latin words nko 1328 string
strict bind/связывать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1329 stru
struct build Greek/Latin root structure
Latin words nko 1330 sum
sumpt take Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1331 radic
radix root Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1332 ram branch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1333 rub
rhod red Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1334 san health Greek/Latin root sanitatin
Latin words nko 1336 scler hard Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1338 son sound Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1339 tang
ting
tact
tig touch Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1340 teg
tect cover Greek/Latin root tectonic plates
Latin words nko 1343 ten
tain hold
reach Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1344 term end Greek/Latin root terminal
terminus
Latin words nko 1345 ter
terr land
earth Greek/Latin root terresital
terraine
termite
Latin words nko 1346 therm heat Greek/Latin root thermometer
thermal
therme
isotherm
Latin words nko 1347 tort
tors twist Greek/Latin root torsion
Latin words nko 1349 trit rub/тереть
натирать Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1350 trud
trus thrust/толкать
засовывать
выпад Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1351 umbra shade Greek/Latin root penumbra
Latin words nko 1352 urb city Greek/Latin root urban
Latin words nko 1353 tax arrangement Greek/Latin root taxomologist
Latin words nko 1355 vad
vas go Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1356 val
vail be strong Greek/Latin root avail
Latin words nko 1359 verb word Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1362 vinc
vict conquer Greek/Latin root victor
victorious
vincible
Latin words nko 1366 vol wish
will Greek/Latin root volunatary
Latin words nko 1367 vor
vour eat Greek/Latin root Latin words nko 1368 xen
xeno foreign Greek/Latin root xenophobe
Latin words nko 1369 xer dry Greek/Latin root xerox
Latin words nko 1371 allusion
illusion
delusion allusion=An allusion is a reference, direct or implied, to something or someone
illusion=An illusion, on the other hand, is something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.
A delusion is a false belief or opinion Easily confused words Try associating the beginning I in illusion with an eye, relating the term to optical illusions.
Keep in mind the prefix de-, denoting privation or negation, provides a hint to the more serious contexts in which this term is sometimes used. The author’s new book contains an allusion to mythological gods
A mirage is a type an optical illusion.
it was heartbreaking to witness my ailing grandmother’s delusion that her deceased husband was alive. Easily confused words Khan 1372 demure
demur demur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something
demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children) Easily confused words Even though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bos Easily confused words Khan 1373 discreet
discrete discreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret
discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separate Easily confused words Swiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank account Easily confused words Khan 1374 disparage
disparate disparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them
disparate=Different in every way Easily confused words The formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any way Easily confused words Khan 1375 fortify
mortify fortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassment Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan 1376 immure
inure immure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight
inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear it Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan 1377 inane
innate inane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance
innate=A quality or abilitythat you were born with, not one you have learned Easily confused words Easily confused words Khan 1378 incumbent
recumbent incumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position
recumbent=Lying down Easily confused words The future incumbent went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyle Easily confused words Khan 1379 loath
loathe loath=To be unwilling to do something
loathe=To hate someone or something The secretary was loath to do the filing and loathed her boss for insisting she did it Easily confused words Khan 1380 circum "word-forming element meaning ""around
round about
all around
on all sides
"" from Latin" Latin Prefix Circa
circadian(about a day)
circuit
circumambient(surroundings)
circumambulate(to walk around)
circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend)
circumcise (cut around)
circumcision
circumference
circumflex(sign bent around)
circumfluent(a fluid flowing around)
circumjacent(bordering on every side)
circumlocution(a round about way of speaking
elusive )
circumnavigate(sail around the globe)
circumpolar(surround one of the poles)
circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass)
circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect
wary)
circumspection
circumstance
circumvent(to go around)
circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around)
circus
Latin words nko 1381 venal
venial venal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money
venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive Easily confused words Khan 1382 contra
contro
counter against Latin Prefix counter productive
counter force
Latin words nko 1383 de down
opposite of
away from
about Latin Prefix decline
descent
Latin words nko 1384 demi half Prefix "word-forming element meaning ""half
half-sized
partial
"" used in technical terms French" demigod
Latin words nko 1385 testify
testy testify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof
testy=Easily annoyed and not patient Easily confused words Khan 1386 wraith
wrath wraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person
wrath=Extreme anger Easily confused words Khan 1387 equi equal Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1388 e
ex
ef out of
from Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1389 extra out of
beyond Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1390 hyper too much Latin Prefix hyper ventilate
Latin words nko 1391 hypo too little
under Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1392 in
il
im
ir into
in
on Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1393 vindicate
vindictive vindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong
vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive Easily confused words Khan 1396 neo new Latin Prefix neoliberal
Latin words nko 1397 non not Latin Prefix non existant
Latin words nko 1407 re back
again Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1408 retro backward Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1409 se apart
away Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1412 super above
beyond Latin Prefix supercede
Latin words nko 1415 ultra beyond Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1416 un not Latin Prefix Latin words nko 1417 uni one Latin Prefix universal
Latin words nko 1418 vice instead of Latin Prefix vice-governor
vice-roy
vice-captain
Latin words nko 1420 acious
cious having the quality of Latin Suffix spacious
Latin words nko 1424 ate
ent
ant
ante one who Latin Suffix sycophant
Latin words nko 1429 er
or one who Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1430 escent becoming Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1432 hood state of Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1433 ic
id of
like Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1434 il
ile capable of being Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1436 ious characterized by Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1441 mony state of Latin Suffix state of matrimony (being married) Latin words nko 1444 ous
ose full of Latin Suffix lachrymose(full of tears)
Latin words nko 1445 ship state of
skill Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1446 some characteristic of Latin Suffix Latin words nko 1447 tude state of Latin Suffix certitude
Latin words nko 1448 ward in the direction of Latin Suffix forward
backward
Latin words nko 1450 effect
affect EXCEPTIONS "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. " Easily confused words The protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution = bring about change BUT
, The protesters wanted to affect change = modify the intended change Easily confused words MSU 1451 effect
affect EXCEPTIONS however, affect can be used as a noun - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. Easily confused words The patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Easily confused words MSU 1452 missive a written note; note or instruction sent by superior authority noun Synonyms : command, note As soon as the general received the missive from his commander-in-chief, he launched an airstrike against the enemy. Common GRE Prepscholar 1453 complaisant
complacent " complaisant =""pleasing, obliging, gracious""
complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly so" adjective "complacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of ""resting on one's laurels""" Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'
Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of him Homophone merriam-webster 1454 akantha thorn Greek/Latin root "a sub of the Greek
PIE root ""ac"": be sharp
rise (out) to a point
pierce. " acacia(african thorn bush)
acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree) Root words SMB 1455 qualify 1. be selectable for a position/job
2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statement Easily confused words Qualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!
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 .
The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco.
You can also qualify a negative statement :
2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I can’t even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great though. Common GRE