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11-(o)logy study, science, theory noun biology</br> archeologySuffixMSU
22a</br> an without</br> not Greek/Latin root Atypical=not typical</br>Atheist =one who does not believe in God</br>Atrophy=wasting away</br>deteriorationasexual</br> amoral</br> anarchy</br> anhydrous</br> Anabaptist</br> anachronism Greek/Latin MSU
33ab</br> abs</br> a apart</br> away from Greek/Latin rootAbnormal=deviating from normal</br>Abhor=to hate</br> detest</br>Abominate=to detest</br>Abduct=to take by force</br>Abstruse=hard to understand</br>Abstract=considered apart from normal existenceabnormal</br> abduct</br> abductor (muscle)</br> abscission Greek/Latin MSU
44abateto diminish in intensity, become less intense or widespreadverbto cause to diminish in intensity, </br>Synonyms: subside, die away, die downThe <u>Covid pandemic will</u>, with or without successful retaining measures, <u>eventually <b>abate</b></u>...357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
55acsharp</br> bitterGreek/Latin rootGreek</br> PIE : be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. SUBFORMS ARE</br>akros "at the end</br> at the top</br> outermost; consummate</br> excellent</br>" akis "sharp point</br>"</br> akros "at the farthest point</br> highest</br> outermost</br>"</br>akantha "thorn</br>" akme "summit</br> edge</br>" oxys "sharp</br> bitter;" Acute =sharp</br> severe</br>Acerbic=sour or astringent in taste</br>Acrid=unpleasantly sharp or bitter</br>Acidic=something that is sour</br> Acrimony-bitter animosity</br>acrylic (liquid originally found in onions that make eyes tear)Root wordsAristotle
66aberrantdeviating from normal or correct. diverging from the standard typeadjective Latin lit. & fig., : ab ="off, away from" + errare="to wander, stray"" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation from the normal typeWith this <u><b>aberrant</b> mindset</u> there is little chance of success in ethical business, so some choose crooked ways to earn their keep.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
77aberrationa departure from what is normal, usual, or expected nounLatin lit. & fig., : ab ="off, away from" + errare="to wander, stray"" . Meaning= to wonder off and fig. "deviation from the normal typeThe unexpected results were a <u>statistical <b>aberration<b></u>Least DifficultFT
88abjure to reject or renounceverbFrom Latin abiurare "deny on oath," from ab "off, away from" (see ab-) + iurare "to swear,</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br>Synonyms: relinquish, reject, disavowSince 1986 he has been asking candidates for public office to sign his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which they <u><b>abjure</b> tax increases</u> of any sort forever.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
99-able, -ible able, can do verb adjectivecapable</br> agreeable</br> visible SuffixMSU
1010abreast Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or informationadjective Synonyms: in touch with, plugged intoThese daily updates were designed to help readers <u>keep <b>abreast</b> of the market</u>Least DifficultFT
1112abscond to leave secretly, evading detectionverbLatin: ab="off, away from" + condere "put together, store," itself from com- "together" + -dere "put,"The boarding school scholar <u><b>absconded</b> from the schoolgrounds</u> without informing anyone357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
1213abstain to voluntarily refrain from doing somethingverbSynonyms: refrain, desist, hold backDoctors encourage their patients to <u><b>abstain</b> from smoking </u>cigarettes.357 prevalent GRE wordsFT
1315abyssa deep or seemingly bottomless chasmnounSynonyms: gorge, ravine, voidPresident Maduro announced that, while his country now <u>stood at the edge of an <b>abyss,</b></u> he would confidently take the country one step forward !Least DifficultFT
1416acumen keen judgment and perception, the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domainnounSynonyms: astuteness, awareness, acuity </br>Deutsch : Scharfsinn, GeschickHe was unable to run a profitable restaurant because <u>he lacked business <b>acumen</b></u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
1517ad toward</br> toGreek/Latin rootSometimes broader than ad</br> eg (ac</br> al</br> af</br> an</br> ap</br> as</br> at)adhere= stick to</br> adductor = muscle brings hips together </br> adumbrate =to create shodowy(umbra) outlineGreek/Latin MSU
1618-ade result of action verb or noun noun blockade</br> lemonade SuffixMSU
1719adept Very skilled or proficient at something; very good at doing something that is not easyadjectiveSynonyms: expert, proficient, accomplishedAn abundance of clever people — <b><u>adept</b> in English law</u> as much as in finance— are employed at well paying banks and hedge fundsLeast DifficultFT
1820admonish scold or to advise firmlyverbThe security guard <b>admonished</b> the customer <u>to wear a face mask</u> in the store during these CoVid times357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
1921adulterate to contaminate or make impure by introducing inferior elements. verbWorld class chefs use fresh produce and<u> refuse to <b>adulterate</b> their dishes</u> with canned ingredients.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
2023advocate to recommend, support, or advise, to speak, plead, or argue for a cause, or in anothers behalf. (n) -- one who advocates.verbn. one who advocatesThe<u> teacher <b>advocated</b> for students with special needs</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
2124aesthetic concerned with the nature of beauty and artadjectiveThe critics <u>admire the work of art for its<b> aesthetic</b> value</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
2225affectation fake or artificial behavior, often meant to impress or conceal the truthnounThe poor mans <b><u>affectation</b> of wealth</u> did not fool any of the elite at the party.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
2326-age act of</br> state of</br> collection of suffixadded to root words (often French) to form a noun salvage</br> storage</br> forage SuffixMSU
2427agere act Greek/Latin rootagent</br> agency</br> agenda Greek/Latin MSU
2529aggrandizeto make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. enlarge or increase, esp. wealth, power, reputationverbThe <u>arrogant mans self-<b>aggrandizing</b> is so annoying</u> that I refuse to listen to him brag357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
2630agog Very eager or curious to hear or see somethingadjectiveSynonyms: excited, impatient, in suspenseThe little <u>kids were <b>agog </b>as they waited for Santa Claus</u> to arrive.Least DifficultFT
2731-al relating to verb or noun adjectivesensual</br> gradual</br> manual</br> natural SuffixMSU
2832alacrity promptness and eagernessnoun</br>Deutsch : Verve, EifrigkeitAlthough Apple has in the past <u>expanded</u> its production capacities <u>with <b>alacrity</u></b>, it was not always able to meet demand357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
2933-algia pain Greek/Latin rootneuralgia(pain caused by nerve)</br> arthralgia (joint pain)</br> SuffixMSU
3034alleviate to relieve a problem or ease a burdenverbFrom latin : alleviare = to lift up, to raise, to lighten. </br>Deutsch : mildern, erleichternDo good works, alleviate the suffering and misery, comfort and refresh the sick</br>Alleviate the effects of the pandemic357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
3135allurethe quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinatingnounSynonyms : attraction, lure, draw. </br>Deutsch : Reiz, Fazination, AnziehungskraftYet it was the allure of the Model T for millions of consumers that finally drove the horse off the road.Least DifficultFT
3236altruismthe belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of othersnounSynonyms: selflessness, compassion, goodwill. </br>Deutsch : Uneigennützigkeit, Selbstlosigkeit. </br>from Latin/(old french) : alter/(altrui) = othersHe was not the first to wonder about the connection between religion and altruismLeast DifficultFT
3338amalgamate to combine to or mix togetherverbAmalgan = Hg metal alloy for tooth fillingsThe 2 companies amalgamated into one357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
3440ambiguous unclearadjectiveadj. open to multiple interpretations. From PIE root *ambhi- "around") + agere "drive, lead, act" . </br>Deutsch : unklarPartly cloudy with a chance of rain makes for an ambiguous weather forecast357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
3541ambiguous </br> ambivalentvague; capable of various interpretationsadjectivevalence = strong, power. being of two minds</br> holding conflicting feelings or attitudes<br>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 wordsMSU
3642ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someoneadjectiveambivalent is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br>It does NOT mean indifferent !!!S<br>ynonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsureThe 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 wordsPrepscholar
3744ambrosialextremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia)adjectiveThe garden with its ambrosial and exotic blossoms and fruit trees is a place for relaxation and privacyCommon GREMSU
3845ameliorate to improve or mitigate a situationverbFrom French, latin : améliorerLonger breaks significantly ameliorated the working conditions in the factory. 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
3946amenable easily convinced or persuadedadjectiveFrom French, latin : ad + mener (= to lead (F), to drive cattle (Latin)Group trips with amenable people are pleasant.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
4047amphi</br>round</br> Greek/Latin rootamphitheater</br> amphibian</br> Greek/Latin MSU
4148-an, ian native of, pertaining to noun adjectiveAmerican</br> Martian</br> antediluvian SuffixMSU
4250anachronism something old-fashioned, a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic)nounFrom Latin/Greek : "against" (see ana-) + khronos "time" (see chrono-)= something appearing in a time period where it does not belongA steam engine in our modern digitised world is nothing more than an <b>anachronism</b>. 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
4351analogous comparable, similarnounfrom Greek : ana "throughout; according to" + logos "ratio, proportionn. </br>Deutsch= entsprechend Noun = appropriate for analogyOne can solve all the other problems in an analagous manner.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
4452-ance, ancy action, process, state verb nounassistance</br>allowance</br>defiance SuffixMSU
4553annulDeclare invalidverbSynonyms: repeal, reverse, rescindThe election results were annulled after electoral fraud was proven to have taken place.Least DifficultFT
4654anoint to choose for a particular office or positionverbv. to use oil on a person in a religious ceremonyUsing holy oil, the pastor placed his hands on the womans head in order to anoint her357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
4755anomalouspeculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)adjectiveHis anomalous behaviour was a first sign that he had a problem.Common GREMSU
4856anomaly an exception or unusual casenounThe students poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
4957-ant performing, agent verb nounassistant</br>servant SuffixMSU
5058ante before Greek/Latin rootsometimes anti (when comes from Italian)</br> where ante and anti have merged to one word (eg. Antipasti)antedate</br>anteroom</br>antecedent</br>anterior Greek/Latin MSU
5159antediluvianancient; outmoded; adjectiveFrom 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 GREMSU
5260anthropman Greek/Latin rootanthropology</br>anthropomorphic Greek/Latin MSU
5361anti against Greek/Latin rootantipathy</br> antitank</br> anticlimax Greek/Latin MSU
5463antipathy strong dislike or hatred, hostility toward, objection, or aversion tonounThe students voiced their antipathy for homework very loudly.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
5564antithetical contrary to the very nature ofadjectiveSome critics say that democracy is antithetical to the Islamic way of life. 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
5665apathyLack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. state of total disinterest or unenthusiasmnounSynonyms: indifference, passivity, ennuiPolitical parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
5767appease to placate, to pacify, to satisfyverbFrom latin, french : a "to" (see ad-) + pais, from Latin pacem (nominative pax) "peace" (see peace)v= to pacify. Sometimes also means to satisfy (an appetite, a need)These gestures were meant to appease the religious right 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
5868appropriate 1. adj. correct, proper, or in good taste. 2. v. to take for one's own use. to take possession of, without consent(2) The advancing army appropriated food and other supplies from the territories they occupied.The appropriate use for toothpaste is for brushing teethHomonymMSU
5969aqua water Greek/Latin rootaquarium</br> aqueous Greek/Latin MSU
6070arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matternounfrom French arbitre= "arbiter, judge" </br>Synonyms: authority, judge, controllerThe arbiter helps the divorcing couple come to terms on a settlementLeast DifficultFT
6171arbitraryBased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or systemadjectiveSynonyms: capricious, random, chanceSince Jakes teacher disliked him, she came up with an arbitrary punishment to help him remember his homework.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
6273arbitrateto settle a dispute via mediation (n: arbitration)verbFrom Latin : arbiter "a judge, umpire, mediator". See arbitre (French) = umpire. Verb is arbitratationThe mediator arbitrated the dispute between the two parties.Common GREMSU
6374arcane secret or known only to a select groupadjectiveDeutsch : geheimnisvoll, Obskur. Latin arcanus "secret, hidden, private, concealedThe traditional healer's arcane rituals confused her.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
6475archaic old-fashionedadjectiveadj. no longer in the common usageIn comparison to portable laptop computers, typewriters are considered archaic357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
6576archaios ancient Greek/Latin rootarcheology</br> archetype</br> archaic</br> archeozoic Greek/Latin MSU
6677archleader</br> first</br> chief Greek/Latin rootmonarchy</br> oligarchy</br> anarchy</br> archetype</br> architect </br> archbishopGreek/Latin MSU
6778arduous difficult, taxing, requiring considerable effortadjectivefrom Latin arduus "high, steep," also figuratively, "difficult, hard to reach,Mountain climbing is fun but quite arduous.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
6879articulate exhibiting considerable communication skills, well-spokenadjective, verbDeutsch : 1. redegewandt UND </br>2. ein Gelenk bilden1. His vast vocabulary allowed him to clearly articulate his opinions. 2. The lower jaw articulates with the skull.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
6981artless without artifice. without guile or deceptionadjectiveSynonyms: candid, direct, forthright. adj. natural, untrainedWith her artless look, the girl next door looked beautiful even though she had no make-up on and didnt style her hair.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
7082-ary, ery, ory relating to place where or qualitynoun or adjectivedictionary</br> bravery</br> dormitory</br> aviary</br> ordinary</br> auditorySuffixMSU
7183ascetic austere or self-denyingadjectivefrom Greek : asketes "monk, hermit,"The monk leads an ascetic life.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
7285assuage to provide relief from an unpleasant feeling. to make less severe; to appease or satisfyverbv. to satisfy a need or appetiteA massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
7386astonishment total surprise, shocknounfrom Old French estoner "to stun, daze, deafen, astound," from Vulgar Latin *extonare, </br>from 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 wordsPrepscholar
7487-ate cause, make noun or adjective verbliquidate</br> segregate SuffixMSU
7588attenuateweaken (adj: attenuated)verbFrom Latin : ad "to" (see ad-) + tenuare "make thin" </br>Deutsch : dämpfen, abschwächenThe contract includes a safeguard clause to attenuate possible additional costs demands.Common GREMSU
7691audacious showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)adjectiveSynonyms: bold, daring, fearlessThe new CEO <u>pursued <b>audacious</b> initiatives</u> to save the company from bankruptcy. </br> The students audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
7792audio hear</br> soundGreek/Latin rootaudiophile(someone who likes music)</br> audiometer(something that measures sound)</br> auditory(somewhere where one listens to lectures)Greek/Latin MSU
7894austere severe, unadorned. Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearanceadjectivefrom Old French austere "strict, severe, harsh, cruel" </br>Synonyms: unadorned, subdued, starkInstead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
7995auto self Greek/Latin rootautomatic</br> automaton</br> auto-immune Greek/Latin MSU
8096avarice greednounFrom Latin (via French) avaritia "greed, inordinate desireThe third of the 7 deadly Christian sins is avarice - greed357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
8198aver to assert or allege. to declareverbDeutsch : beteuern, behaupten. </br>from Latin ad "to" (see ad-) + verus "true" - later meaning to assert with confidentMany of those who voted for the President, his opponent averred, did so because they were rooked by devious lies357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
82100banal boring, cliché, commonplace or trite (n: banality)adjectiveI was bored to death because of his banal conversation357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
83101barefacedunconcealed, shameless, or brazenadjectivewith face uncovered or shaven;" see bare + face : Thus, "unconcealedIt would be a barefaced lie to claim that there is freedom in VenezuelaCommon GREMSU
84102belie give a false impression (intentional or unintentional) in word, appearance, or deedverbJanice hoped her smile would belie the sadness she felt.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
85103bene well</br> favorable Greek/Latin rootbenefit</br> benevolent</br> benefactor</br> beneficent Greek/Latin MSU
86104benign gentle, harmlessadjectivefrom Latin "well born," from bene "well" + " from genus "birth" Grandfather fortunately had a benign form of cancer357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
87105bi two Greek/Latin rootbi-partisan</br> bisexual</br> biennial</br> binary</br> bicuspid</br> bivalve Greek/Latin MSU
88106biased prejudiced, displaying partialityadjectiveThe bigot admits that he is biased toward immigrants and stereotypes people according to their race before he ever meets them357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
89107bible book Greek/Latin rootbibliography</br> Bible</br> bibliophile Greek/Latin MSU
90108bio life Greek/Latin rootbiology</br> biography</br> bio-active Greek/Latin MSU
91109blandishmentspeech or action intended to coax someone into doing something, the use of flattery (sweet-talk) and enticements to persuade somebody gently to do somethingnounfrom Latin blandiri "flatter, soothe, caress, coax,"Even though the salesman produced every <u><b>blandishment</b></u> he could think of from his <u>bag of tricks</u>, his prospect wouldnt be budged by <u>his flattery.</u>Common GREMSU
92110blighta thing that spoils or damages somethingnounSynonyms: affliction, scourge, baneBecause of the <u>urban <b>blight</u></b> that has taken over the downtown area, many of the stores have relocated to suburban malls.Least DifficultFT
93111blitheshowing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, carefree and unconcernedadjectiveSynonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, blaséThe rebellious teenager was blithe about her failing grades.Least DifficultFT
94112blowharda person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant waynounSynonyms: boaster, bragger, show-offThe self-promoting blowhard talked about his own accomplishments until his guests were bored to tearsLeast DifficultFT
95113bolsterto support or strengthenverbOld English bolster "bolster, cushion, something stuffed so that it swells up </br>Deutsch : gleiche Urspurng PolsterThe prosecutor worked to find evidence that would bolster her case against the defendant.Common GREKaplan
96114bombastpompous speech (adj: bombastic)nounBombast was originally a material of cotton applied to a stuff of soft, loose texture, used to swell a garment. </br>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 GREMSU
97116bombastic overblown, theatrical. High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated adjectiveSynonyms: pompous, blustering, turgidIf you want to sell your energy drink, then you must use <u><b>bombastic</b> claims</u> in your commercials.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
98117bore1. 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<b> bored</b> all in the class</br>2.Pickleworms <u><b>bore</b> into</u> the fruit of cucumber and squash plants to feed on their flesh.HomonymMSU
99118boycotta punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groupsnounSynonyms: veto, shunning, rejectionConversely some prominent black women have <u>called for a <b>boycott</b></u>, seeing Mr. Parkers past as a disqualifying stain.Least DifficultFT
100119brazen bold or open to the point of shockingadjectiveOld English bræsen "of brass, - which then led to brazen-faced (shameless) and then hardened in warIn a <b><u>brazen</b> assault</u>, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
101120breacha lapse, gap or break, as in a fortress wall. To break or break through.noun, verbold 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 GREMSU
102123burgeon flourish, bloom,to grow or flourish; a bud or new growth (adj: burgeoning )verb, nounof uncertain originLeft untreated, the garden weeds will burgeon and take over the entire property within days357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
103124burlesque a variety shownounSynonyms: skit, farce, stripteaseMadame JoJos, a burlesque bar in Londons Soho, had its license revoked in 2014 after two bouncers brandished a baseball bat at a rowdy crowd.Least DifficultFT
104125buttressto support. a supportverb, nounfrom old FrenchHer good arguments buttressed her credibilityCommon GREMSU
105126caco Bad Greek/Latin rootfrom PIE Kaka=to defecatecacophony (bad sound)<br> cacography(bad handwriting)<br> cacostocracy(government by the worst in society)Greek/Latin MSU
106128cacophony loud and chaotic noise. a harsh, discordant mixture of soundsnounSynonyms: racket, noise, clamorThe <b>cacophony</b> of the middle school band warming up was nearly <u>unbearable for the audience.</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
107129cadgeto get something by taking advantage of someoneverbFrom old English "to get by begging"By flirting with the bartender, the pretty girl was able to<u> <b>cadge</b> free drinks.</u>Common GREMSU
108130calumny lie or slander, often to damage somone's reputationnounfrom Old French calomnie (15c.), </br>from Latin calumnia "trickery, subterfuge, misrepresentation, malicious chargeThe film was supposed to be a true story, but in fact it was a huge<u> <b>calumny</b> to tarnish the stars reputation.</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
109131candid honest, openadjectiveWhen questioned, she <u>held nothing back and gave a <b>candid <b>/response</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
110132canon accepted rules and tenets of a disciplinenoun"canon written with 1 "n" - unlike the one you shoot cannonballs from! <br> n. sacred works/scripture;<br> in this sense it is also used to refer to notable literary and artistic works of a culture or disciplineAt the same time, <u><b>canon</b> law is part of the temporal legal system</u>, and bishops are appointed jointly by the Prime Minister and the head of state357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
111133capacity the capability to perform a particular action or fulfill a given functionnounn. a particular position or role she served in an <u>advisory <b>capacity<b><u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
112134capricean impulsive actnounBecause John did not think before acting, he could spend years in prison for a silly caprice.Common GREMSU
113137castigate to scold or berate strongly. to chastise or criticize severelyverbThe boss misused performance reviews to castigate his employees357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
114141caustic corrosive. capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical:adjectiveadj. bitterly sarcasticHis caustic remarks spoiled the mood of the party357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
115142censure to express intense condemnation, an official reprimandverbFrom 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 wordsPrepscholar
116143chauvinist someone who believes prejudicially that their own group is the superior onenoun1840, "exaggerated, blind nationalism; patriotism degenerated into a vice," from French chauvinisme (1839), Nicholas Chauvin, soldier of Napoleon'idolized Napoleon long after it was history<u>His sister was <b>chauvinist</b> when it comes to feminism</u>, as she gets both angry and irritated when someone opposes her point of view357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
117144chicanerydeception by trickery, often to achieve a political, financial, or legal purposenounfrom French chicanerie "trickery," from Middle French chicaner "to pettifog, quibble"Instead of being truthful on his campaign for sheriff, he resorted to chicanery. 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
118146chorale </br> corraln. a type of hymn (sung) or a choir </br>n. a fenced enclosure for cattle or horses. v. to herd cattle or horses (or people) into one placeCorral 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. <u>Maimie always <b>corraled</b> Marnie into serving as secretary</u> for the meetings. </br>The <b>chorale</b> originated when Martin Luther translated <u>sacred songs into the vernacular language </u>HomophoneMSU
119147chronic(Of a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicateadjectiveSynonyms: constant, continuing, persistentPessimists think the productivity problem is chronic. Technological advances, they say, are ever-less revolutionary...Least DifficultFT
120148chronological ordered by timeadjectiveLatin : chrono=time+logo=theory, science, doctrine+ ic/ical=word-forming element making adjectivesHe went through the events in chronological order357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
121149-cian having a specific skill noun magician</br> optician</br> physician SuffixMSU
122150cidekill Greek/Latin rootKiller of ( ): homicide</br> parricide(parents)</br> germicidal</br> ecocide</br> suicide</br> fungicide</br> senicide (old men)</br> libricide(old books)</br> legicide(laws)</br> uxoricide(wife)</br> filicide(son/daughter)</br> floricide(flowers)</br> infanticide(infants)</br> genocide(race/kind)</br> Greek/Latin MSU
123153codaa concluding event, remark or sectionnounSynonyms: ending, finaleThe final section of the song was <u>sealed with a <b>coda</u></b> that sounded like an entirely different melody.Least DifficultFT
124154cogent clearly laid out and persuasive, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believeadjectiveFrom French/Latin : com=with + agere=action, ie. Co-alignment, compellingThe politician's <u>clear <b>cogent</b> argument </u>against the war won him many votes in the election357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
125155commensurate in accordance with, proportionaladjectivefrom Latin com "with, together" + mensuratus, pp mensurare "to measure = with measure </br>Deutsch : mit MaßYou will get a <u>salary increase <b>commensurate</b> with</u> your additional responsibilities and work357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
126157compelling captivating, very persuasiveadjectiveLatin com "with, together" + pellere "to drive"The jury seemed moved by the lawyers compelling argument357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
127158complaisantwillingly compliant or accepting of the status quo (n: complaisance)adjectivecom=with, plaisant=pleasure/pleasingBecause <u>John is too <b>complaisant</b> in his willingness to please others</u>, people often take advantage of himCommon GREMSU
128159comprehensive complete and thoroughadjectivecom=with/together, preandre=seize/holdHeathers <b><u>comprehensive</b> workout helps tone all of the muscles</u> in her body.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
129161conflagration1. a great fire OR <br>2. a conflict or warnouncon=with/togethe+ =flagrare "to burn, blaze, glow1. The combustion products such as smoke,heat and hot conflagration gases generated during a fire rise upwards</br>2. It seems as though the conflagration in the Middle East has been going on for centuries Common GREMSU
130163confound to confuse or astonish. Prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrongverbSynonyms: contradict, counter, go againstYet in another sense, the Fed has confounded predictions—at least, those it made itself.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
131164connoisseur an expert in a particular subject matter area, usually relating to the fine arts or cultural pursuitsnounFrom French. Note how modern French spells it connaisseur, whereas English follows the old French spelling of connoisseurSince you are <u>a wine <b>connoisseur</b></u>, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
132165consequential as a result of, "following as an effect or result"adjectiveadj. significant or memorableThe consequential damages of the critical reactor breaking down were significant, as the entire plant had to shut for months357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
133166constitutus stand Greek/Latin rootconstitution</br> statute Greek/Latin MSU
134167construe to interpretverbsame latin/French origin as "construct", ie. With/together + piling up= interpretAlthough I tried to pay you a compliment, you have decided to construe my words as an insult357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
135168consumption utilization (esp. of a resource)nounExcessive alcohol consumption has been linked to liver damage357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
136169contend assert or claimverbFrom old French comptendre : engage in rivalry, compete,To obtain custody of her children in the divorce, Bridgett will contend her husband is an abusive man357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
137170contentious controversial, causing or likely to cause an argumentadjectivefrom Latin contentiosus "obstinate, quarrelsomeAs a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
138172convoluted roundabout, not straightforwardadjectiveFrom Latin : to roll together," from com "with, together" (see con-) + volvere "to roll,"My head began to hurt as I listened to the professors <b>convolute</b> speech357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
139173copious plentiful or abundantadjectiveFrom Latin : "abundant, plentiful,"Take copious notes in class so that you have plenty of review material for the test.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
140174corporalof the body: "corporal punishment." a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private.adjective1. corporal punishment will still in use during my father's school days. Common GREMSU
141175corporealof 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)adjectiveLatin : "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 GREMSU
142176corpus body Greek/Latin rootcorpse</br> corporal punishment</br> corpus callosum Greek/Latin MSU
143177corroborateto strengthen or support: (n: corroboration)verbFrom Latin : form of com "with, together," + roborare "to make strong," from robur, robus "strength," - same root as robustThe scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources. The witness corroborted his story.Common GREMSU
144178corroborate </br> collaborateIt's "L" like Royalty…..don't get "L" and "R" confusedEasily confused wordsDuring the president's election, the 2 scientists collaborated together to find facts to corrobarate their joint theory. Easily confused wordsMSU
145179cosmopolitan of or relating to a large city or massive urban areaadjectivebelonging to all parts of the world, limited to no place or society. </br>adj. sophisticatedWith its hugely diverse population, <u>New York City is considered one of the most <b>cosmopolitan</b></u> cities in the world357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
146180covet to desire something that does not belong to youverbFrom old French : to desire or wish for inordinately or without regard for the rights of others,In the book by Dickens, the miser did <u>nothing but <b>covet</b> money</u></br>10th commandment : You shall not <b>covet</b> your neighbor's wife,…..357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
147181cracy rule Greek/Latin rootdemocracy</br> theocracy</br> technocracy Greek/Latin MSU
148182craftn. skillnounas adjective it means "cunning"- a crafty pickpocketThe retired teacher is looking for a new craft to take up since she is good at making things with her hands357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
149184craven cowardly to the point of being shamefuladjectiveFrom Latin/French where originally cravant initially ="defeated, vanquished, overcome, conquered", but changing later to cowardlyBecause police officers must be fearless, <u><b>craven</b> people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
150185credence belief or trustnounfrom Medieval Latin credentia "belief". "credentials", "credit", all have the same rootsThe crazy mans UFO story was so <u>ridiculous that not a single person gave it any <b>credence.</u></b>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
151186credbelief Greek/Latin rootcredence =belief that something is true or valid</br>credulous =believing things too easily</br> gullible</br>incredible =unbelievable</br>incredulous=skeptical</br> disbelievingGreek/Latin MSU
152188-cule, ling very small noun or adjective molecule</br> miniscule</br> SuffixMSU
153189culpabledeserving of blame (n: culpability)adjectivefrom Old French coupableThe judge found the man culpable of the crime and sentenced him to life in prisonCommon GREMSU
154190-cy action, function noun advocacy</br> hesitancy</br> prophecy</br> normalcy SuffixMSU
155191dearthlack, scarcity: nounfrom Old English deore "precious, costly" (see dear) + abstract noun suffix -thThe prosecutor complained about the dearth of concrete evidence against the suspect.Common GREMSU
156192decorum appropriate behavior or good mannersnounsame root at décorNot understanding decorum at a formal dinner, Jake ate his salad with his dinner fork357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
157194deference respect or polite submission. submission or courteous yielding:nounfrom French déférence (16c.), from déférer "to yield, comply He held his tongue in deference to his father. (n: deferential. v. defer)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
158195deflect divert or cause to ricochetverbde=away from + flect = bendHe deflected the attack with a defty response357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
159196deft skill, acumenadjectiveadj. manual dexterityThe deft musician was able to play the harmonica and the piano at the same time.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
160197deignDo something that one considers to be beneath one's dignityverbSynonyms: come down from one's high horseIf the Senate <b><u>deigns</b> to consider and confirm</u> a nominee, do not expect changes overnight.Least DifficultFT
161198delineate to describe very accuratelyverbv. to clearly demarcate a boundaryv. to render an outline357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
162199demos people Greek/Latin rootdemocracy</br> demographic Greek/Latin MSU
163201denigrate say negative things about, particularly in a defamatory wayverbFrom Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare "to blacken; to defame," from 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 wordsPrepscholar
164202depictto show, create a picture of.verbfrom Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine," from de "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint"The drawings on the cave walls depict the lives of the earliest men on the planet.Common GREMSU
165203deprecate (deprecation) </br> 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 assetsEasily confused wordsThe deprecated software had already had its full book value depreciated in the finance departmentEasily confused wordsMSU
166204deprecationdisapproval, earnest expression of feeling againstnounDo NOT confuse with deprecIation, a finance termIngrid is well-known for her self-deprecation, as she constantly looks down on herself and harshly judges all of her actions.Common GREMSU
167205depredationthe act of preying upon or plundering: nounFrench/latin : from de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + praedari "to plunder," literally "to make prey of," from praeda "prey"The depredations of the invaders demoralized the population.Common GREMSU
168207derivative imitates another work in a way that is unoriginal or uninspiring, an object or idea that is produced from something elseadjectiveApplies to words (words derive from a parent) to chemistry (a product derives from another one) and to mathematicsThe new antibiotic is listed as a <b>derivative</b> of penicillin because it was produced from a penicillin base.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
169208descryto make clear, to sayverbDeutsch : entdecken, wahrnehmenIf you descry illegality contents on the linked websites, we beg for notificationCommon GREMSU
170210desiccate to dry out completelyverbfrom de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + siccare "to dry"</br>v. to suck out the vitality and passionOne should use sliced fruits within one day as the insides quickly desiccate.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
171211desultory halfhearted, not having a plan or purposeadjective</br>Deutsch : halbherzig</br>adj. inconsistent or random1)The bronze medal winner managed a desultory smile. 2)The students were confused by the teachers desultory lecture which seemed to have no real focus357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
172212detachment objectivity or aloofness, devoid of interest or feelingsnounfrom French détachement (17c.), from détacher (see detach). Meaning "that which is detached", also in a military sense. </br>Deutsch : AblösungThe womans air of detachment made the police question her involvement in her husbands death.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
173213determinant a strong factor in an outcomenoun</br>Deutsch : BestimmungsfaktorThe key determinant for social security deductions are the conditions at year end 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
174214di two</br> double Greek/Latin rootdeductions are the conditions on 31 December of the tax period or at the end of the tax liability.Greek/Latin MSU
175215dia across</br> through Greek/Latin rootdiagonal</br> dialectic</br> dialogue</br> diagnosis Greek/Latin MSU
176218didactic educational or with an instructive purpose; often includes an element of moralizingadjectiveFrench didactique, </br>from Latinized form of Greek didaktikos "apt at teachingBecause Mrs. Jones came up with lessons that were not only didactic but also fun, everyone thought she was a fantastic teacher.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
177219die1. v. to cease to live. 2. n. a mold used for shaping pieces of metal for incorporation into tools or other products</br>Deutsch = Pressform, Modell, (2) These car models are so similar that the same die can be used for most body parts, such as the doors, hood, roof, and trunk cover.HomonymMSU
178221diffident shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidenceadjectivefrom Latin diffidentem, pp of diffidere "to mistrust, lack confidence," from dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust"Because she felt unattractive, Mary was diffident and kept to herself at parties.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
179222diffident </br> different </br> deferencediffident = shy, timid, or reserved due to a lack of confidence and deference is respect for others. Easily confused wordsIf you treat others with deference, then people will respect you back, and acting differently will not lead to diffidenceEasily confused wordsMSU
180224dirge funeral or mourning lamentnounIn the catholic burial mass, the first answer sung is from 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.</br></br> now, n. any sad, slow song"Elton John <u>wrote and sang the <b>dirge</b> at Lady Di's funeral.</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
181225dis not</br> apart Greek/Latin rootdisperse</br> disinherit</br> disenfranchise</br> distend Greek/Latin MSU
182227disabuse to dispel someones illusions or false impressions about something. to free a person from falsehood or error: verbto free from mistake, fallacy, or deceptionWe had to <u><b>disabuse</b> her of the notion</u> that she was invited.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
183228discern to perceive, to recognize the difference or distinction between two or more thingsverbfrom dis- "off, away" (see dis-) + cernere "distinguish, separate, siftBecause Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not discern whether or not his eyes were red.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
184229discomfort (n) </br> discomfit (vt)1. <b>discomfort</b> is a noun the lack of ease or comfort whereas <br>2. <b>discom<u>fit</u></b> is a verb and the act of disconcerting or making uncomfortable for <b>others</b>or to othersEasily confused wordsTo 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 <b>discomfort</b><br>2. He was <b>discomfited</b> with the impolite behaviour of the visitorEasily confused wordsMSU
185230discrepancy a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the samenounThe police were confused by the discrepancy between the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
186231disingenuousnot candid or sincereadjectiveSynonyms: dishonest, deceitful, duplicitousBut shamelessly self-interested and probably contrary to his real views on the EU though it is, the mayors move is perhaps not entirely disingenuous.Least DifficultFT
187232disinterested objective, unbiasedadjectiveif you're <b>disinterested</b>, you're unbiased; you're out of the loop. <br>2. But if you're <b>uninterested</b>, you don't give a hoot; you're bored.1. The referee should be <b><u>disinterested</b>in which team wins the game</u>, but<br> <u>grandmother was <b>uninterested</b> in who won the football game.</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
188233disparage to belittleverbOriginally meant to marry below one's rank, ie. Dis=away + parage=rank. Not it means to push somone lower, to belittle them<u>I cannot believe that you belittle and <b>disparage</b> people</u> who have little in common with you.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
189234disparagingbelittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage)adjectiveHis <u>mother's <b>disparaging</b> comments</u> made him feel awfulCommon GREMSU
190235disparate dissimilar to such a degree that comparison is not possibleadjectivefrom Latin disparatus, from dis- "apart" + parare "get ready, prepare, ie. Dislike in kindEven though they are identical twins, they have<u> such <b>disparate</b> personalities</u> that its impossible to get them confused357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
191237dispassionate impartial or cool; calm; objective; unbiasedadjectiveLiza is a <u><b>dispassionate</b> person who rarely displays her emotions</u> to others357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
192238disregard to ignore or pay no attention toverbdis= not + regard=look atIf you <u><b>disregard</b> the red light </u>at an intersection you are not only breaking the law but also endangering your life357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
193240dissemble to mislead or conceal the truth, esp. with respect to ones motives. to conceal one's real motive, to feignverbfrom Latin dissimulare "make unlike, conceal, disguise," from dis- "completely" (see dis-) + simulare "to make like, imitate, copy,Rather than answer the reporters questions directly, <u>the politician chose to mislead and <b>dissembled</b> his responses</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
194241dissemble </br> disassembleDisassemble 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 wordsdis= reverse +assemble+collect in one place=> take aprt</br></br></br> dis=not + semble=appear=>not true representationthe word is that these are Chinese actors who have been hired to resemble and dissemble North Korean fans.Easily confused wordsMSU
195242disseminate to spread widely (esp. information)verbThe pollen will disseminate into the region by Thursday, causing further burdens for allergy sufferers.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
196243dissonance a clash between two elements that dont blend well, a lack of harmony or agreementnounThe school boards meeting lasted for hours due to the length debate fueled by dissonance among opinions.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
197244diverge to split apart, esp. a road or pathverbKnowing that everyone would diverge after graduation, she was worried that she would not see her friends anymore.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
198245docileReady to accept control or instruction; submissiveadjectiveSynonyms: compliant, obedient, pliantDocile with humans, they are fierce defenders of territory and their young.Least DifficultFT
199246doffRemove (an item of clothing)verbSynonyms: lay hold of, take hold ofTo don shoes, to doff them, or even to throw them at somebody?Least DifficultFT
200247doggedstubborn or determined: adjectiveHer dogged pursuit of the degree eventually paid off.Common GREMSU
201248dogma the official beliefs or tenets of particular sect or groupnounAlthough Jake considered himself to be quite religious, he did not blindly follow the dogma of the church. 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
202249dogmaticrelying upon doctrine or dogma, as opposed to evidenceadjectiveCommon GREMSU
203250-dom quality, realm, officenoun freedom</br> kingdom</br> wisdom</br> thralldom SuffixMSU
204251dominus lord </br> masterGreek/Latin rootdominant</br> dominion Greek/Latin MSU
205252dotebe extremely and uncritically fond ofverbSynonyms: adore, love dearly, be devoted toFalling birth-rates allowed parents to dote on fewer children, who were increasingly likely to go to school.Least DifficultFT
206253dupe to deceive or foolverbMy brother is a schemer who is always trying to dupe people out of their money.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
207254dynasthai be able Greek/Latin rootdynamic</br> dynamo</br> dynasty</br> dynamite Greek/Latin MSU
208256eccentric quirky or unusualadjectiveFrom Greek astronomy referring to planet orbitals: ekkentros "out of the center" (as opposed to concentric), from 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 hair357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
209258eclectic 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 wordsPrepscholar
210259-ee one who receives the action noun employee</br> nominee</br> refugee SuffixMSU
211260effect </br> affectaffect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change. So, if A affects B, B experiences the effect of As action.Easily confused wordsaffect is a verb and effect is a noun. At least (spoiler alert!), most of the time. Heres a mnemonic: A is for action. Verbs are about action. Affect starts with an A, so its a verb. Also, Think of the common phrase cause and effect. Cause ends with an E, and effect begins with an E. So not only does a cause lead to an effect, but also causes E leads to effects E, giving you a handy noun bridge to step across and remember which spelling to use.The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system.Easily confused wordsMSU
212262efficacyeffectiveness; capability to produce a desired effectnounThe instructors efficacy was reduced by the lack of educational materials. 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
213263effluentthe quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)adjective, nAngered citizens confronted the factory for the effluent because they carelessly dumped into the Jackson Lake.Common GREMSU
214264ego I</br> self Greek/Latin rootego</br> egomaniac</br> egocentric</br> Greek/Latin MSU
215265elegy sad poem or song, often in remembrance of someone deceasednounWhen the princess died, one of her favorite songwriters wrote a moving elegy for her.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
216266elicit to provoke a responseverbIn the experiment, the scientist hoped to <u><b>elicit</b> a response</u> from a mouse by piping high-pitched sounds into a sealed cage.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
217267eloquence persuasive and articulate speechadjectiveSince the girl spoke from the heart, the <u><b>eloquence</b> in her words</u> allowed everyone to completely understand and believe what she was saying.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
218268elusive </br>effusiveelusive 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 mannerEasily confused wordsThe elusive criminal was finally captured and his former inmates were effusive on his return to prisonEasily confused wordsMSU
219269eminent well-known, respected, distinguishedadjectiveEveryone was looking forward to taking the class with such <u>an <b>eminent</b> professor.</u>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
220270emollientsoftening; something that softensadjective, nounThe lotion was a great <u><b>emollient</b> for her dry skin</u>Common GREMSU
221271empirical based on evidenceadjectiveOur data is <u>based on <b>empirical</b> evidence</u> collected in numerous studies357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
222273emulate to imitate or attempt to equal in <b>accomplishment</b> to strive to equal or excel (n: emulation)<br> It is about the setting a goal to equal or exceed what someone else achieved, not necessarily doing it their way. verbSue is going to emulate her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
223274emulate </br> imitateEmulate means "to try to be as good or successful as."</br> Imitate means "to copy or fashion oneself after."Easily confused wordsHe did not limit his actions to imitating his role model, but wished to go further and emulate his idol's successEasily confused wordsMSU
224275-en made of, make adjective or verb (ex: widen) silken</br> frozen</br> oaken</br> wooden</br> lighten SuffixMSU
225276-ence, ency action, state of, quality noun difference</br> conference</br> urgency SuffixMSU
226277encomiuma formal eulogy or speech of praisenounMrs. 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 GREMSU
227279endemic </br> epidemicendemic is an inherent characteristic whereas epidemic is an illness wave that affect many in the population at the same timeEasily confused wordsEasily confused wordsMSU
228280endowProvide with a quality, ability, or assetverbSynonyms: equip, bless, giveGood and inspiring teachers, meanwhile, such as... J.K. Rowlings Minerva McGonagall, are portrayed as endowed with supernatural gifts...Least DifficultFT
229282enervate to exhaust or drain of energy. to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of: (adj: enervating)verbThe heat <b>enervated</b> everyone.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
230284engender to cause or give rise toverbHis slip of the toungue <b>engendered</b> much laughter.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
231285engender </br> endangerengender is to bring into being, whereas endanger is to put at riskEasily confused wordsSome people believe violent video games <b>engender</b> feelings of hostility in young people, thereby <b>endangering</b> them and those around them. Easily confused wordsMSU
232286enhance intensify, increase, augmentverbWhen Jane paints her bedroom yellow, she is going to really <b>enhance</b> the room and make it appear brighter.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
233287enigmaa person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understandnounpuzzle, mysteryScientists continue to research cancer to solve the <b>enigma</b> of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a cure.Common GREMSU
234288entitlement belief that one deserves things one has not earnednounn. the rights one is afforded under the lawThe spoiled girls sense of <b>entitlement</b> to any object in sight resulted in her inability to make friends357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
235290ephemeral short-lived or transient; lasting for only a brief time, fleeting (n: ephemera)adjectiveSynonyms: fleeting, passing, short-livedAn ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
236292epi upon</br> over Greek/Latin rootepidermis</br> epidemic</br> epigram</br> epitaph</br> epithet</br> epiphyte</br> epistasis</br> epinephrine</br> epiphysis Greek/Latin MSU
237293equable even-temperedadjectiveadj. not given to much change or variationBecause she is so <b>equable</b>, my even-tempered mother rarely gets upset.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
238294equivocalambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: (v. equivocate)adjectiveRepublicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were <b>equivocal.</b>Common GREMSU
239295equivocate to use ambiguous language in order to mislead or deceiveverbEquivocate 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 <b>equivocate</b> his answers.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
240296-er, or on who, that which noun baker</br> carpenter</br> brewer SuffixMSU
241297erroneous incorrectadjectiveDespite the fact that you used an erroneous method to solve the problem, somehow you managed to arrive at the correct solution.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
242299erudite learned; scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)adjectiveHigh school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are entertaining.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
243300-escent in the process of adjective or noun adolescent</br> obsolescent</br> convalescent SuffixMSU
244301eschew avoid or abstain fromverbTrue vegetarians eschew food items that come from living animals.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
245302-ese a native of noun or adjective Javanese</br> Vietnamese SuffixMSU
246303-esis, osis action, process, condition noun genesis</br> hypnosis</br> neurosis</br> osmosis SuffixMSU
247305esoteric obscure, arcane, intended for or understood by only a few: adjectiveSynonyms: abstruse, obscure, arcaneThe esoteric discussion confused some people. (n: esoterica)</br>The subjects at hand often sound esoteric, if not silly, but the questions may prove more than merely academic.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
248306-ess female noun poetess</br> goddess SuffixMSU
249307estimable deserving respect, esteem, and admirationadjectiveOur estimable professor is constantly being recognized for his cancer research357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
250308-et, ette small one, group noun midget</br> octet</br> baronet</br> SuffixMSU
251309ethosthe characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or communitynounSynonyms: character, atmosphere, climateMr. 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 DifficultFT
252311eulogy memorial speech for one who has passed, normally given at a funeralnounThe rabbis eulogy was both heartfelt and inspiring.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
253312ex out Greek/Latin rootexotic</br> exterior</br> extraneous</br> extemporaneous</br> exophalmic</br> exogenous</br> exothermic</br> exoskeleton Greek/Latin MSU
254314exacerbate to make worse; to increase the bitterness or violence of; to aggravate: verbThe decision to fortify the border exacerbated tensions.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
255315exacting challenging, demanding, gruelingadjectiveSarahs exacting client insisted she work during the holidays.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
256317exculpate to exonerate or vindicate; to demonstrate or prove to be blameless: verbThe evidence tended to exculpate the defendant.(adj: exculpatory)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
257318exigent urgent or pressing; demanding or pressingadjectiveAn exigent officer is difficult to get along with because he asks ridiculous things of his soldiers.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
258319exonerate to clear of charges of wrongdoingverbThe testimony from the witness will hopefully exonerate my husband of the charges.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
259320exorbitantexceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price:adjective The cab fare was exorbitant.Common GREMSU
260321expatiate to elaborate on something in great detailverbDuring his book signing, Clark will expatiate on his military adventures357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
261322explicate to explain in detailverbIf the auditor finds an error in the accounting records, the treasurer will need to explicate the mistake.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
262323explicitfully and clearly expressedadjectiveThe bank representative made sure the borrower was aware of the <b>explicit</b> terms of the loan agreement.Common GREMSU
263324exposition a thorough explanationnounn. a public show or fair357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
264325extantin existence, still existing: adjectiveSynonyms: living, still existing, remainingThe only extant representative of that species.Common GREMSU
265326extant </br> extentextant usually refers to the last surviving example in existence(eg. Book, species) whereas extent is the length or amount of somethingEasily confused wordsThe 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 wordsMSU
266327extraneous irrelevant or superfluousadjectiveIf you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
267328extrapolate to estimate or conjecture about the future based on presently available information or factsverbThe scientist tried to <b><u>extrapolate</b> the future results by looking at data from previous testing</u> dates357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
268330facetious glib or flippant; Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humoradjectiveSynonyms: flippant, glib, tongue-in-cheekMore 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 wordsPrepscholar
269331facilitate to make something easier or simplerverbfacile=easy in French. Going to all lectures and doing all tutorials greatly facilitates passing the exam357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
270332factiona small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politicsnounSynonyms: contingent, section, sectorOne particular separatist faction is now widely accepted to have been responsible for a string of small bombs which detonated in August...Least DifficultFT
271333fallacious relying on a fallacy and thus incorrect/misinformedadjectiveFrom fallacy </br>Deutsch : irreführendHe clung to the fallacious hope that she would return.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
272334fallowInactiveadjectiveSynonyms: dormant, quiet, slackTheir fickle attention might waver for a few fallow years of rebuilding, but Angel Stadium will still be standing...Least DifficultFT
273335falterMove unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidenceverbSynonyms: stumble, fumbleHis early steps were faltering, and a frailer soul might have been daunted by his mentors fate...Least DifficultFT
274336fastidious meticulousadjectiveadj. invested in cleanlinessConstantly licking themselves, cats are fastidious creatures.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
275337fathoma measure of length (six feet) used in nautical settings. to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it: noun, verbI couldn't fathom her reasoning on that issue.Common GREMSU
276338fawnto 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 GREMSU
277339fawn1. 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.HomonymMSU
278340federis league</br> pact Greek/Latin rootfederation</br> confederate Greek/Latin MSU
279341feignto give false appearance or impression: verbHe feigned illness to avoid going to school. (adj: feigned)Common GREMSU
280342fervid, ferventhighly emotional; hot: " (n: fervor)adjectiveThe partisans displayed a fervent patriotism.Common GREMSU
281343-fic making, causing adjective scientific</br> specific SuffixMSU
282344fission </br> fusionfission= division into two or more parts whereas fusion is the the reverse, ie. The joining of multiple parts into oneEasily confused wordsNuclear fission is the principle behind current nuclear weapons, but the energy source of the future is nuclear fusionEasily confused wordsMSU
283345flag 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.HomonymMSU
284346flailFlounder; struggle uselesslyverbSynonyms: thrash, thresh, squirmThis means that, a good accent, rhythm and grammar notwithstanding, the intermediate-to-advanced learner is likely to flail...Least DifficultFT
285347flaunt </br> floutflaunt is to display brazenly or pretentiously whereas flout is to to show an obvious disregard or disrespect for; to treat contemptuouslyEasily confused wordsFlaunt 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 wordsMSU
286348fledglinga baby bird; an inexperienced person; inexperienced.noun, adjectivealso implies potential to improveJill is a fledgling skater who must work on her turns more.Common GREMSU
287350flounderingstruggling:adjective We tried to save the floundering business.Common GREMSU
288351fluctuate to shift without apparent patternverbEach day, the <u>price of gold will <b>fluctuate on the market</u></b>357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
289352flukeUnlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of lucknounSynonyms: coincidence, accident, a twist of fateWas this a fluke? Mr. Baker is not the first to notice the anomaly.Least DifficultFT
290353foil1. 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.HomonymMSU
291354foment to foster unrest or discontentverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
292355forage(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisionsverbSynonyms: hunt, scavenge, grubAnd you must be ready to abandon tired orthodoxies of the left and right and forage for good ideas across the political spectrum.Least DifficultFT
293356forestall to hold off or try to prevent; Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of timeverbSynonyms: pre-empt, get in before, get ahead ofTo 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 wordsPrepscholar
294357fortuitousHappening by a lucky chanceadjectiveSynonyms: fortunate, advantageous, opportuneThanks to these sensible policies, and the fortuitous tailwind of higher productivity growth, the economy boomed and prosperity was shared.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
295359frater brother Greek/Latin rootfraternize</br> fraternity</br> fraternal</br> fratricide Greek/Latin MSU
296360frugal economical, thriftyadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
297361fry1. v. to cook in hot oil. 2. n. baby fishThe newborn fry are easy prey to larger fish in the area.HomonymMSU
298362-ful full of adjective frightful</br> beautiful</br> helpful SuffixMSU
299363-fy make verb fortify</br> simplify SuffixMSU
300364gainsay deny or opposeverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
301365galvanize to prod someone into actionverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
302367garrulous talkative; verbose; talkative; rambling:adjectiveWe tried to avoid our garrulous neighbor.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
303368gauche socially inept, inappropriate, or awkwardadjectivegauche = left (english)/links (</br>Deutsch)His gauche statements made eveyone feel uncomfortable357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
304369geo earth Greek/Latin rootgeology</br> geography</br> geocentric</br> geomancy Greek/Latin MSU
305370germane relevant to the matter at handadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
306371glib talking volubly,easily but carelessly or insincerelyadjectiveBecause she is so conceited, Linda is constantly fishing for compliments, and she takes all the glib flattery seriously.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
307372gossamerfine cobweb on foliage; fine gauzy fabric; very fine:noun, adjective She wore a gossamer robe.Common GREMSU
308373graph</br> gramwrite</br> record Greek/Latin rootgraphic</br> graphite</br> graphology</br> telegramGreek/Latin MSU
309374gregarious sociable, genialadjectiveHumans are by nature gregarious, and like to live close together357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
310375guileskillful 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 GREMSU
311377guilelesshonest; straightforward (n: guilelessness)adjectiveCommon GREMSU
312378hack1. 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.HomonymMSU
313379hackneyed cliché, trite, banaladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
314381harangue diatribe or rant; a lengthy and aggressive speechnounSynonyms: tirade, diatribe, rant </br>Deutsch : Moralpredigt, TiradeState-run China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast harsh criticisms of some multinationals, including an absurd harangue over Starbucks prices...357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
315382headlongheadfirst; impulsive; hasty. impulsively; hastily; without forethought:adjective, adverb They rushed headlong into marriage.Common GREMSU
316383hedonism the pursuit of pleasurenoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
317384hetero mixed</br> unlike Greek/Latin rootheterogeneous</br> heterosexual</br> heterodox</br> heterodont</br> hetero atom</br> heterocyclic</br> heterozygous</br> Greek/Latin MSU
318385hierarchical arranged in rank order or hierarchyadjective<u>The <b>hierarchic</b> structure</u> of the company led to internal problems357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
319386homo same</br> alike Greek/Latin roothomogeneous</br> homogenized</br> homozygous</br> homolytic fission</br> Homo sapiens</br> homonid</br> homeostasis </br> homophoneGreek/Latin MSU
320388homogenousof the same or similar kindadjective uniform, identicalThere are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
321389-hood order, quality noun neighborhood</br> motherhood SuffixMSU
322390husband 1. n. a male spouse. 2. v. to manage frugally. to conserve. ___husbandry n. management.(2) Our mother was so <u>good at <b>husbanding</b> resources</u> that we never went hungry, even when our parents both lost their jobs.___This college offers many courses in animal husbandry.HomonymMSU
323391hyperbole obvious exaggeration for effectnounObviously the network is <u>overreacting and engaging in <b>hyperbole</b></u> when they say 55 million people are in danger! for normal thunderstorms357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
324392-ic nature of, like adjective metallic</br> heroic</br> poetic SuffixMSU
325393-ice condition, state, quality noun justice</br> malice SuffixMSU
326395iconoclast a person who attacks traditional religious and cultural institutionsnounSynonyms: critic, skeptic, dissenterHe has overtaken Manuel Valls, the centre-left prime minister, as the lefts most outspoken iconoclast, and shown up the Socialist left as die-hard conservatives.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
327396-id, ide something connected to or belonging to noun or adjective fluid</br> fluoride</br> torrid</br> canid SuffixMSU
328397idem the same Greek/Latin rootidentity</br> idiopathic</br> I</br> individual Greek/Latin MSU
329398ideo idea Greek/Latin rootideology</br> ideation</br> ideal Greek/Latin MSU
330399ideological relating to a particular belief system or theoryadjectiveDue to the criminals <u><b>ideological</b> perspective that he is always right</u>,the criminal would hurt people if they wronged him357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
331400idios one's own Greek/Latin rootidiom</br> idiosyncrasy</br> idiopathic Greek/Latin MSU
332401imminent about to happenadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
333402immutableUnchanging over time or unable to be changedadjectiveSynonyms: permanent, set, steadfastAfter all, whom institutions choose to celebrate and how they depict the past are choices to be debated, not immutable facts.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
334403impair to hinder or weaken someone or somethingverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
335404impecuniouspenniless; pooradjectiveCommon GREMSU
336405impediment barrier, hindrance, or obstructionnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
337406imperiouscommandingadjectiveCommon GREMSU
338407imperturbable remaining calm under any circumstanceadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
339408implacable unforgivingadjectiveadj. relentless357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
340409implicationinsinuation or connotation (v. implicate)nounCommon GREMSU
341410implicit implied or insinuated without being directly statedadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
342411implyto suggest indirectly; to entail: (n: implication)verb She implied she didn't believe his story.Common GREMSU
343412improvidencean absence of foresight; a failure to provide for future needs or events: nounTheir improvidence resulted in the loss of their home.Common GREMSU
344413imprudence bad judgmentnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
345414impudent disrespectfuladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
346415in in Greek/Latin rootincarcerate</br> incorporate</br> inculcate</br> induction</br> inductance</br> indigenous</br> indicator</br> inspiration Greek/Latin MSU
347416in</br> im not Greek/Latin rootincredible</br> ignoble</br> inglorious</br> inhospitable</br> infinite</br> infinitesimal</br> immoral Greek/Latin MSU
348417inadvertent by accident or unintentionaladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
349419inchoate rudimentary, in the beginning stagesadjectiveThe act of writing forces one to clarify incohate thoughts.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
350420inconclusive indeterminate or unresolvedadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
351421incorrigiblenot capable of being corrected: "adjectiveThe school board finally decided the James was incorrigible and expelled him from school.Common GREMSU
352422incredulous (credulous) </br> incredible (credible)incredulous is when a person is disbelieving, very doubtful - but when the statement or action is incredible, then IT is difficult to believeEasily confused wordsThe incredulous judge listened to the witness' incredible story that he had been kidnapped by aliens in a UFOEasily confused wordsMSU
353423indebted owing moneyadjectiveadj. owing gratitude to someone or something357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
354424indefatigable cannot be made tiredadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
355425indeliblepermanent; unerasable; strong: "adjectiveThe Queen made an indelible impression on her subjects.Common GREMSU
356426indigenous </br> indigent1. local, native </br> 2. poor, needyEasily confused wordsThe ingenous population was hungry and indigentEasily confused wordsMSU
357427indolent lazyadjectiveadj. idle357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
358428-ine having the nature or characteristic of adjective or noun feminine</br> masculine</br> medicine SuffixMSU
359429ineffableundescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakableadjectiveCommon GREMSU
360431infer to conclude from implicit evidence (as opposed to explicit facts)verbNew 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 wordsPrepscholar
361432imply </br> infer Imply means to suggest or to say something in an indirect way. Infer means to suppose or come to a conclusion, especially based on an indirect suggestionEasily confused wordsThe 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 wordsMSU
362433ingeniousclever: (n: ingenuity)adjectiveShe developed an ingenious method for testing her hypothesis.Common GREMSU
363435ingenuous naïve or innocent ;unsophisticated; artless; straightforward; candid: adjectiveWilson's ingenuous response to the controversial calmed the suspicious listeners.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
364436ingenious (ingenuity) </br> ingenuous (and disingenuous)Ingenious indicates cleverness, particularly relating to inventive, while ingenuous refers to sincerity or a naive nature.adjectivegenuous comes from same root as genuineEinstein was ingenious while his wife was ingenuousEasily confused wordsMSU
365437inhibitto hold back, prohibit, forbid, or restrain (n: inhibition, adj: inhibited)verbCommon GREMSU
366438inimical harmful or hostileadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
367440innocuousharmless; having no adverse affect; not likely to provoke strong emotionadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
368441inscrutable enigmatic, incomprehensibleadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
369442insensiblenumb; unconscious: unfeeling; insensitive:adjectiveWayne was rendered insensible by a blow to the head. They were insensibile to the suffering of others.:Common GREMSU
370443insensible </br> insensitiveWhen 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 skillsX-rays are insensible to humans, but doctors can be insensitive to patientsEasily confused wordsMSU
371445insipid bland, uninspired, inane; lacking zest or excitement; dulladjectiveSynonyms: boring, vapid, dull. </br>Deutsch : Geschmacklos, fad. </br>from Latin from in- "not" + Latin sapidus "tasty," from sapere It was a stultifying procession of patriotic songs... insipid skits and bald propaganda.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
372447insular of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive: tight-knit and isolated; uninterested in matters outside ones immediate sphere adjectiveNewcomers found it difficult to make friends in the insular community. 357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
373448intensive concentrated and in-depthadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
374449inter between Greek/Latin rootinteract</br> interstellar</br> interpret</br> interstitial Greek/Latin MSU
375450intermediary a go-betweennoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
376451intimate close (as in a relationship)adjectiveadj. particularly privatev. to imply357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
377452intractable unmanageableadjectiveadj. stubborn or obstinate357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
378454intransigent uncompromising, obstinate ;stubborn; immovable; unwilling to change: adjectiveShe was so intransigent we finally gave up trying to convince her. (n: intransigence)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
379455intrepid bold and adventurousadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
380456inveterate ingrained, habitualadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
381457invulnerable indestructible, impervious to harmadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
382458-ion, sion, tion act of, state of, result of noun contagion</br> infection</br> aversion SuffixMSU
383460irascible irritable, testy, touchy, prone to outbursts of temper, easily angeredadjectiveSynonyms: irritable, quick-tempered, short-temperedHe survived, but some of his contemporaries thought that the accident changed his personality from pleasant to irascible.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
384461irresolute wishy-washy, hesitantadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
385462-ish origin, nature, resembling noun adjective (however, often the adjective is used as a nounoun ex: "The Spanish" meaning the people of Spain)Spanish</br> foolish</br> impishSuffixMSU
386463-ism system, manner, condition noun alcoholism</br> feminism</br> heroism</br> communism SuffixMSU
387464-ist one who, that which nounpianist</br> elitist SuffixMSU
388465-ite nature of, quality of noun or adjectivedynamite</br> graphite</br> sulfite</br> neophyte SuffixMSU
389466-ity, ty state of, quality noun captivity</br> clarity SuffixMSU
390467-ive causing adjective or nouns derived from adjectives conclusive</br> festive</br> restive</br> abusive SuffixMSU
391468-ize to make (like) verb emphasize</br> anthropomorphize SuffixMSU
392470laconic taciturn, reserved, succinct, using few words; terse: (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few wordsadjectiveSynonyms: brief, concise, terseThe students laconic response suggested  that she did not know very much about the topic the professor was discussing.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
393471latentpresent or potential but not evident or active (n: latency)adjectiveCommon GREMSU
394472laud to praiseverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
395474laudablepraiseworthy; commendable (v. laud)adjectiveProviding affordable healthcare for all citizens is a laudable goal.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
396475legis (lex) law Greek/Latin rootlegal</br> legislature Greek/Latin MSU
397476-less without adjective worthless</br> mindless</br> guileless SuffixMSU
398477leviathangiant whale, therefore, something very largenounCommon GREMSU
399478lexis word Greek/Latin rootlexicon</br> lexicography Greek/Latin MSU
400479liber free</br> book Greek/Latin rootliberty</br> library</br> liberal Greek/Latin MSU
401480lied1. 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.HomonymMSU
402482litigation legal proceedingsnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
403483locus place Greek/Latin rootlocality</br> local</br> circumlocution Greek/Latin MSU
404484loquacioustalkativeadjectiveCommon GREMSU
405487lucid clear and coherent; Showing ability to think clearlyadjectiveSynonyms: rational, sane, in one's right mind He made a lucid argument to support his theory.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
406488lugubriousweighty, mournful, or gloomy, especially to an excessive degree: "Jake's lugubrious monologues depressed his friends."adjectiveSynonyms: mournful, gloomy, sadThe lugubrious strains of 'Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now' waft across a sunny beach in Acapulco.Common GREMSU
407489lumber1. n. wood used for building. 2. v. to move heavily or without grace.noun, verb(2) The Frankenstein monster lumbered toward the little girl. HomonymMSU
408490luminous full of lightadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
409491-ly like adverb clearly</br> fearlessly SuffixMSU
410492macro large Greek/Latin rootmacroeconomics</br>macroscopic</br>macrophage Greek/Latin MSU
411494magnanimity generosity and nobility of spiritnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
412495maladroit clumsy, awkward, ineptadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
413496malevolentmalicious; evil; having or showing ill will: adjectiveSome early American colonists saw the wilderness as malevolent and sought to control it.Common GREMSU
414498malleable pliant or pliableadjective easily influencedChildrens moods are often malleable since children are greatly affected by their surroundings.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
415499mania obsession Greek/Latin rootmaniac</br> Beatlemania Greek/Latin MSU
416500maverick an unorthodox person or rebelnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
417501mendacity untruthfulness, dishonestynoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
418502-ment act of, result nouncontentment</br> amendment SuffixMSU
419503mercurial easily changeable, fickleadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
420504metermeasure Greek/Latin rootmetronome</br> speedometer</br> odometer Greek/Latin MSU
421505meticulous paying close attention to detailadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
422506micro small Greek/Latin rootmicroscope</br> micron</br> micrometer</br> microorganism Greek/Latin MSU
423507milk1. 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.HomonymMSU
424509misanthrope person who hates humanity; one who hates people: nounHe was a true misanthrope and hated even himself.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
425510misnomerincorrect name or word for somethingnounCommon GREMSU
426511misogynistone who hates womennounCommon GREMSU
427513mitigate to  improve a painful, unpleasant, or negative situation; to make less forceful; to become more moderate; to make less harsh or undesirable: verbHe was trying to mitigate the damage he had done. (n: mitigation)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
428514mit</br> misssend Greek/Latin rootmission</br> transmit</br> remit Greek/Latin MSU
429516mollify placateverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
430517mono one</br> single Greek/Latin rootmonocle</br> monopoly</br> monogamy</br> monovalent</br> monomania</br> monarchy Greek/Latin MSU
431518monotony boredom and repetitionadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
432519mor(t)death Greek/Latin rootmortician</br> mortuary</br> moribund</br> morbid</br> mortal =certain to die Morbid=gruesome</br> grisly Morose=gloomy moribund =dying</br> decaying immortal =living forever</br> unable to dieGreek/Latin MSU
433520muffler1. 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.HomonymMSU
434521mundane everyday, boringadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
435522munificent very generousadjectiveSynonyms: bountiful, lavish, handsomeAnyone 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 wordsPrepscholar
436523naïve inexperienced or gullibleadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
437524nascent just beginning or in the early stagesadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
438525nefariouswicked</br> evil: adjectivea nefarious plot.Common GREMSU
439526neglect to abandon or leave uncared-forverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
440527-ness state of adjective nouncarelessness</br> uselessness SuffixMSU
441529nomen name Greek/Latin rootnoble</br> ignominy</br> nomenclature</br> nominal Greek/Latin MSU
442531notoriety fame for doing something negative or criminalnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
443532nuance subtle shades of differencenoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
444534obdurate stubborn, obstinate, stubbornly refusing to change ones opinionadjectiveThe obdurate three-year-old refused to eat any vegetables, no matter how they were prepared.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
445535obscure mysterious or not well-knownadjectivev. to cover something up or make it more difficult to perceive357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
446536obsequious overly fawning and helpful in a way that is disingenuousadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
447537obstinate stubborn, uncompromisingadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
448538obviateto prevent by anticipatory measures; to make unnecessary:verbCommon GREMSU
449539obviate to forestall the need for somethingverbv. to prevent357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
450542occult the mystical and supernaturalnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
451543offset to counterbalance or counteractverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
452544-oidlike (often suggests flawed or partial resemblance)noun or adjective noun or adjective that is similar to or has the qualities of the original wordasteroid, tabloid, anthropoid, rhomboid, ovoidSuffixMSU
453545olfactory relating to smell or the sense of smelladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
454546olig few Greek/Latin rootoligarchy</br> oligopoly Greek/Latin MSU
455547omniscience the quality or state of being all-knowingnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
456548onerous difficult or burdensomeadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
457549opaquenot transparent or transluscent; dense; difficult to comprehend, as inopaque reasoningadjectiveMedical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than , grams.Common GREMSU
458551opportunism the practice of taking advantage of opportunities as they arise without particular concern for morality or ethicsnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
459552opprobrium criticism or condemnationnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
460553oscillate to swing back and forth between two points, poles, or positionsverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
461554ossifiedturned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible:adjective The ossified culture failed to adapt to new economic conditions and died out.Common GREMSU
462555ostentatious overly showy in a way that is gaudy or vulgar, excessive display of wealthadjectiveOwning a mansion doesnt imply ostentation, but traveling exclusively by private jet certainly can.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
463556outstrip to overtake or outrunverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
464557overshadow to literally cast a shadow oververbv. to appear more notable than357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
465558painstaking attentive to detail, meticulousadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
466559panegyrica writing or speech in praise of a person or thingnounCommon GREMSU
467560partial incompleteadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
468561partisan a devoted supporter of a group, cause, or personnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
469562patent blatant, obviousadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
470563pater father Greek/Latin rootpaternal</br>paternity</br>patricide Greek/Latin MSU
471564paucity scarcity, povertynoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
472565peccadilloa small sin or faultnounCommon GREMSU
473566pedfoot Greek/Latin rootpedestrian</br> pedal</br> pedicure</br>podiatrist Greek/Latin MSU
474568pedantic 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).adjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
475569pedestrian boring, monotonous, run-of-the-milladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
476570perfidiousdeliberately treacherous; dishonest (n: perfidy)adjectiveCommon GREMSU
477571perfidy treachery or deceitnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
478572perfunctory done without much effort, care, or thoughtadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
479573peri around Greek/Latin rootperipatetic</br>periscope</br>perineum</br>peritoneum Greek/Latin MSU
480574peripheral on the edge or periphery; not centrally importantadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
481575permeate to pervade or penetrate throughoutverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
482576perseverance persistence in the face of obstaclesnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
483577peruse to read something carefully and closelyverbv. to read something informally or quickly (context is important for this word!!!!)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
484578pervasive found everywhere, widespread; often has a negative connotationadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
485579petulanteasily or frequently annoyed, especially over trivial matters; childishly irritableadjectiveCommon GREMSU
486580phage (see roots section also) eat Greek/Latin rootphagocyte</br>phagocytosis Greek/Latin MSU
487581phenomena things that happennoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
488582philanthropytendency or action for the benefit of others, as in donating money or property to a charitible organizationnounThe students were grateful to receive financial support from philanthropic organizations that promote education.Common GREMSU
489583philo love Greek/Latin rootphilosophy</br>philanthropy</br> philanthropist =one who loves humanity</br>philology =the love of words</br>philosophy =the love of wisdom</br>philatelist one who loves or collects stamps</br>bibliophile a lover of booksGreek/Latin MSU
490585phlegmatic cool and unruffled; sluggishadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
491586phobGreek/Latin rootphobia</br> Greek/Latin MSU
492587phon (see roots section) Greek/Latin rootGreek/Latin MSU
493588pith the essential substance of somethingnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
494590placate to calm, esp. an angry or upset person; to calm or reduce anger by making concessions:verbSynonyms: appease, pacify, mollify The professor tried to placate his students by postponing the exam.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
495591plasticrelated to being shaped or molded; capable of being molded. (n: plasticity n: plastic)adjectiveCommon GREMSU
496594plausible believable, reasonableadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
497597plummet to fall quickly and farverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
498598polarize to cause a sharp division between two groupsverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
499599polein sell Greek/Latin rootmonopoly Greek/Latin MSU
500600polemical angry, hostile, harshly criticaladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
501601poliscity Greek/Latin rootpolitical</br> metropolitan Greek/Latin MSU
502602polymany Greek/Latin rootpolygamy</br> polyphonic</br> hoi polloi Greek/Latin MSU
503603ponderousheavy; massive; awkward; dull: adjectiveA ponderous book is better than a sleeping pill.Common GREMSU
504604port</br> porto carry Greek/Latin rootporter</br> export </br> transport</br> portableGreek/Latin MSU
505605post after Greek/Latin rootpost script (p.s.)</br> ex post facto</br> post hoc</br> post-mortem Greek/Latin MSU
506607pragmaticdealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theoriesadjective practicalA pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
507608pre before Greek/Latin rootpremier</br> preview</br> premium</br> prescient Greek/Latin MSU
508609precarious uncertain or unstableadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
509610preceded went beforeadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
510611precipicecliff with a vertical or nearly vertical face; a dangerous place from which one is likely to fall; metaphorically, a very risky circumstancenounCommon GREMSU
511613precipitateto cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenlyverbadj. hastily and not well-considered Old World diseases precipitated a massive decline in the American Indian population.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
512615precursor a forerunner; something (or someone) that precedes another:noun The assasination of the Archduke was a precursor to the war.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
513616prescient knowing things before they happen, propheticadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
514617presumptuous overly familiar; invades social boundariesadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
515618prevail to succeed, esp. with respect to vanquishing an opponentverbv. to convince or persuade357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
516620prevaricate to evade or deceive without outright lying, avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a questionverbDuring 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 wordsPrepscholar
517621pristine untouched, clean, pureadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
518622pro before</br> in favor of Greek/Latin rootproject</br> projectile</br> Greek/Latin MSU
519623probity integrity and honornoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
520624prodigalrashly wasteful:, wastefully extravagantadjective Americans' prodigal devotion to the automobile is unique. The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.Common GREMSU
521626prodigious enormous, immense, giganticadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
522627profligate extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral wayadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
523628proliferate to multiply and spread rapidlyverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
524630propitiate to obtain special favor from someone, esp. a powerful person or deity, by performing a pleasing actionverbv. to appease someone who is angryThey made sacrifices to propitiate angry gods.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
525631propriety appropriateness, manners, decorumnounThe students were instructed to behave with the utmost propriety while on their class field trip.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
526632prospective potential or likelyadjectiveadj. applicable to the future357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
527633psychmind</br> soul Greek/Latin rootpsychology Greek/Latin MSU
528634publicus people Greek/Latin rootpublic</br> republic</br> pub</br> publican Greek/Latin MSU
529635pulchritudinousbeautiful (n: pulchritude)adjectiveCommon GREMSU
530636pusillanimouscowardly, timid, or irreselute; petty:adjective The pusillanimous leader soon lost the respect of his people.Common GREMSU
531637qualification credentialnounn. a modifying statement357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
532639quotidian relating to the everyday or mundaneadjectiveSynonyms: day-to-day, average, dailyThey are seers, and mystics unfettered by the quotidian, connecting with the divine and reporting back.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
533640rarefyto make or become thin; to purify or refine (n: rarefaction, adj: rarefied)verbCommon GREMSU
534641rationalize to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially validverbv. to repair a relationship357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
535642reconcile to bring into harmonyverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
536643recondite arcane or obscure, not understood or known by many peopleadjectiveLatin/French e=back : com=with ; dere=put, ie. Put back again, hideSince I do not have a law degree, I find it hard to understand the <b>recondite</b> terms of the contract.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
537644refute to rebut or disproveverbLatin : from re=back +futare ="to beat", ie. To resist, repel, opposeThe evidence provided by the prosecutor will <b>refute</b> the defendants claim of innocence.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
538645relentless never stopping, constant, unyielding, persistentadjective<b>relentless</b> and driven, the runner managed to finish the race despite his bruised ankle357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
539646relevant relating to the topic or issue at handadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
540647reproach to scold or express criticismverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
541648reproofthe act of censuring, scolding, or rebuking. (v. reprove).nounCommon GREMSU
542649repudiate to renounce or disownverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
543651rescind to take back or retract (an offer or statement); to repeal or annulverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
544652respectivelyad in the sequential order previously givenadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
545653restive </br> restfulrestive 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 wordsMSU
546654reticent hesitant to speakadjectiveadj. introverted or silent357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
547655reverent solemn and respectfuladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
548656rhetoric the art of effective communication (written or verbal)noun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
549657riparia river Greek/Latin rootriparian Greek/Latin MSU
550658sagacioushaving a sharp or powerful intellect or discernment. (n: sagacity).adjectiveCommon GREMSU
551659salubrious health-promotingadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
552660sanction to give official permissionverbv. to impose a penalty for a particular actionn. punishments imposed for breaking a regulation357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
553662sap1. 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 from it.HomonymMSU
554663sateto satisfy fully or to excessverbCommon GREMSU
555664satiate to completely satisfy (with respect to hunger or appetite)verb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
556665saturninehaving a gloomy or morose temperamentadjectiveCommon GREMSU
557667scope examine Greek/Latin rootmicroscope</br> oscilloscope Greek/Latin MSU
558668screen1. 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.HomonymMSU
559669scrib</br> scriptwrite Greek/Latin roottranscribe</br> scribe</br> script Greek/Latin MSU
560670secular of or relating to the world or worldly matters (as opposed to religious ones)adjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
561671sediment material that settles at the bottom of a body of waternoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
562672sedulousdiligent; persevering; persistent: dedicated and carefuladjectiveSedulous is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE!<br>(n: sedulity; sedulousness; adv. sedulously) Her sedulous devotion to overcoming her background impressed many.Common GREMSU
563674simultaneous occurring at the same momentadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
564675sin (sys before b</br> p</br> or m) together</br> with Greek/Latin rootsynchronize</br> symphony</br> sympathy</br> syncretic</br> syncope Greek/Latin MSU
565676slight1. 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.HomonymMSU
566677solicitous considerate, attentiveadjectiveadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
567678solalone Greek/Latin rootsolo</br>solitary</br>desolate =lonely</br> dismal</br> gloomy</br>solitary =done alone</br> by yourself</br>soliloquythe act of speaking to oneselfGreek/Latin MSU
568680sparse scattered or scarceadjectiveadj. austere and unadorned357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
569682specious spurious; appearing true but actually falseadjectiveHer argument, though specious, was readily accepted by many.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
570683sporadic occasional or scatteredadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
571684spurious fake or falseadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
572685stolid calm and dependableadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
573686strut1. 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.HomonymMSU
574687subjective open to personal interpretation; not based in objective factadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
575688substantiate to corroborate or give evidence of somethingverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
576689subter under</br> secret Greek/Latin rootsubterfuge</br> subtle</br> subaltern</br> subterranean Greek/Latin MSU
577690subversive meant to undercut established institutions or normsadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
578691sufficient enough for a given purposeadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
579692superblyad excellentlyadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
580693superficialonly covering the surface:"adjective A superficial treatment of the topic was all they wanted.Common GREMSU
581695supplant to overtake or replaceverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
582696sycophant a fawning, insincere admirernoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
583697synthesize to combine disparate parts into a coherent wholeverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
584699tacit unspoken; implicitadjective: Katie and carmella had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dented fender to their parents.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
585701taciturn reticent or reserved; tending towards silence; habitually untalkative or silent (n: taciturnity)adjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
586702tele distance Greek/Latin roottelegraph</br> telephone</br> teleology Greek/Latin MSU
587703temper1. 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.HomonymMSU
588704temperance moderation and restraint, sometimes used to specifically describe abstinence from alcoholnoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
589706tenuous weak, flimsy, insubstantialadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
590707timorous meek or timidadjectivesame root as "timid"=shy357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
591709tirade (diatribe)an angry speech or rantnoun His tirade had gone on long enough.Common GREMSU
592710torpor tiredness, lethargynoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
593712tortuous winding or twisty . twisted; excessively complicated: adjectiveNote: Don't confuse this with torturous.. Synonum complicatedDespite public complaints, tax laws and forms have become increasingly tortuous.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
594713tractableadjectiveCommon GREMSU
595714tractable can be easily influenced or managed. ability to be easily managed or controlled: adjectiveHer mother wished she were more tractable. (n: tractibility)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
596715trans across Greek/Latin roottransport</br> transcend</br> transmogrify Greek/Latin MSU
597716transient passes quickly; short-livedadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
598717turpitudedepravity; baseness: nounMr. Castor was fired for moral turpitude.Common GREMSU
599719ubiquitous ever-present or universaladjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
600720unadorned plain; unembellishedadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
601721undermine to weaken or compromiseverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
602722underscore to line underneath for emphasisverbv. to emphasize357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
603723untenable weak or unsupportable, esp. with respect to an opinion or situationadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
604724utilis useful Greek/Latin rootutility</br> utilitarian Greek/Latin MSU
605725vacillate to shift between multiple options or opinionsverb357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
606726vacuousempty; without contents; without ideas or intelligence:: adjectiveShe flashed a vacuous smile.Common GREMSU
607727venality the state of being capable of being bribednoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
608729venerate to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship, great respect or reverence: verbThe Chinese traditionally venerated their ancestors; ancestor worship is merely a popular misnomer for this tradition. (n: veneration, adj: venerable)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
609730veracity Truth and factual accuracynoun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
610732verbosewordy; long-winded; loquaciousadjectiveSynonyms: wordy, loquacious, long-windedThe instructor asked her verbose student make her paper more concise. (n: verbosity)357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
611733vexto annoy; to bother; to perplex; to puzzle; to debate at length:verb Franklin vexed his brother with his controversial writings.Common GREMSU
612734vexation state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned.noun357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
613735vide</br> visibil</br> vis seeGreek/Latin rootvideo</br> vision</br> visibleGreek/Latin MSU
614737viscous </br> vicousViscous 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 wordsMSU
615739volatile easily changeable or extreme; unstableadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
616740voraciouscraving or devouring large quantities of food, drink, or other things.adjective She is a voracious reader.Common GREMSU
617741wag1. 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.HomonymMSU
618742wave </br> 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.HomophoneMSU
619743waverto hesitate or to trembleverbCommon GREMSU
620744waver</br> waiverv. vacillate or move back and forthn. release or special exemption from a ruleMost of the students tried to get waivers of their overdue fines.HomophoneMSU
621745whimsical fanciful or capriciousadjective357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
622746wretchedextremely pitiful or unfortunate (n: wretch)adjectiveCommon GREMSU
623748zeal 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 objectivenounSynonyms: passion, zealousness, fervorThe great emperors crusading zeal led him to conquer many lands.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
624749upbraidFind fault with (someone)verbSynonyms: scold, reprimand, rebuke. </br>Deutsch : jdm Vorwürfe machen. From 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 DifficultFT
625750weltera large number of items in no order; a confused massnounSynonyms: confusion, jumble, tangle. </br>Deutsch : Durcheinander, MischmaschAt 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 DifficultFT
626751winnowblow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaffverbSynonyms: sift out, filter outMany lawmakers from both parties join Mr. Obama in wishing to winnow Americas overstuffed prisons.Least DifficultFT
627752vitiateDestroy or impair the legal validity ofverb Synonyms: put an end to, do away with, scrap. </br>Deutsch : Beeinträchtigen, verderben, zerstören. </br>from 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 DifficultFT
628753fringethe unconventional, extreme, or marginal wing of a group or sphere of activitynounSynonyms: peripheral, radical, unorthodoxFringe beliefs reinforced in these ways can establish themselves and persist long after outsiders deem them debunked...Least DifficultFT
629754garnerGather or collect (something, especially information or approval)verbSynonyms: accumulate, amass, assembleLabs that garnered more pay-offs were more likely to pass on their methods to other, newer labs...Least DifficultFT
630755gistthe substance or essence of a speech or textnounSynonyms: quintessence, main idea </br>Deutsch : Quintessenz, KernpunktThe gist of the matter is…Least DifficultFT
631756gossamerUsed to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicateadjectiveSynonyms: gauzy, gossamery, fine </br>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 sufficientlyLeast DifficultFT
632757grovelAct in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favoverbSynonyms: be servile, suck up, flatter. </br>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 DifficultFT
633759impetuousActing or done quickly and without thought or careadjectiveSynonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty </br>Deutsch : unüberlegt, impulsivThe report holds many lessons, including for this newspaper, which supported the invasion of Iraq: about the danger of impetuous decision-making...Least DifficultFT
634760ingratean ungrateful personnoun</br>Deutsch : undankbar. </br>from 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 DifficultFT
635762indictmenta formal charge or accusation of a serious crimenounSynonyms: arraignment, citationA criminal indictment would, in all likelihood, force the prime minister to resign.Least DifficultFT
636763inertLacking vigoradjectiveSynonyms: idle, inactive, underactiveAmericas founders, he argued, put their faith in reasoned discussion among citizens and believed that the 'greatest menace to freedom is an inert people.' Least DifficultFT
637764laxNot sufficiently strict, severe, or carefuladjectiveSynonyms: slack, slipshod, negligent. </br>Deutsch : LaschMario Draghi has faced attacks from critics in Germany (for being too lax) and Greece (for being too tight).Least DifficultFT
638765listless(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasmadjectiveSynonyms: lethargic, enervated, lackadaisicalUkraine is brimming with weapons and thousands of militiamen, angry with a corrupt and listless government they feel has hijacked the revolution.Least DifficultFT
639766livid furiously angryadjectiveSynonyms: infuriated, irate, fumingA livid Vladimir Putin minced no words in his response, calling the downing a 'stab in the back'...Least DifficultFT
640767lollSit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed wayverbSynonyms: lounge, sprawl, drape oneself. </br>Deutsch : sich rekelnThe pair loll on a green hillside at Murnau south of Munich where Münter had bought a house.Least DifficultFT
641768luridPresented in vividly shocking or sensational termsadjectiveSynonyms: melodramatic, exaggerated, overdramatized. </br>Deutsch : Reißerisch, grell. </br>from Latin : pale, the colour of bruises, ghastlyTheir 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 DifficultFT
642769marImpair the quality or appearance ofverbSynonyms: spoil, ruin, damage </br>Deutsch : verderben, beeinträchtigenThese 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 DifficultFT
643770minceUse polite or moderate expressions to indicate disapprovalverbmostly used with "did not mince his words". Same latin root as "miniscule"President Barack Obama didnt mince his words in a tweet on June 21st, the day after the Senate failed to pass four proposals...Least DifficultFT
644771miniona follower or underling of a powerful personnounSynonyms: henchman, yes-man, lackey. </br>Deutsch : Untergebener, lackaiIts minions have set up thousands of social-media bots and other spamming weapons to drown out other content.Least DifficultFT
645772mirth Amusement, especially as expressed in laughternounSynonyms: merriment, high spirits. Same root origin as "merry". </br>Deutsch : Heiterkeit.A further proposal, to cut the salaries of senior public managers by 25%, has caused both anger and mirth.Least DifficultFT
646773modestnot excessively large, elaborate, or expensiveadjective Synonyms: ordinary, simple, plainThey can be seen in the modest dress, office decor and eating habits of Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor...Least DifficultFT
647774moroseSullen and ill-temperedadjectiveSynonyms: sullen, sulky, gloomyMr. Macrons can-do political energy stands out in morose France, home to 10% unemployment and growth last year of just 1.1%.Least DifficultFT
648775muse a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artistnounSynonyms: inspiration, influence, stimulusMr. Blackwells mother was Flemings mistress, muse and supposedly the model for Pussy Galore.Least DifficultFT
649776obliqueNot explicit or direct in addressing a pointadjectiveSynonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundaboutFire at Sea' has been praised for offering an oblique, poetic alternative to a more conventional campaigning documentary...Least DifficultFT
650777opaqueNot able to be seen through; not transparentadjective Synonyms: cloudy, obscureBut 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 DifficultFT
651778overwrought(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or constructionadjectiveSynonyms: overblown, contrived, exaggeratedShe made prodigious strides as a writer and learned to temper her overwrought outpourings.Least DifficultFT
652779pertainbe appropriate, related, or applicableverbSynonyms: concern, relate to, be related toReligious exceptions to the law, such as those pertaining to animal welfare, should ideally be ended...Least DifficultFT
653780pineMiss and long for the return ofverbFew DJs pine for the days of ones-and-twos; the possibilities of modern technology are too alluring.Least DifficultFT
654782platitudeA remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thonounSynonyms: cliché, truism, commonplaceFor 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 DifficultFT
655783plethoraa large or excessive amountnounPodcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.Least DifficultFT
656784positPut forward as fact or as a basis for argumentnounSynonyms : postulate, propound, submitMr. 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 DifficultFT
657785prodigal a person who leaves home and behaves recklessly, but later makes a repentant returnnounAs the 73-year-old Mr. Obiang becomes frailer, his sons, including the prodigal Teodorín, have begun jockeying to succeed him.Least DifficultFT
658786prophetic Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the futureSynonyms: predictive, visionaryAs the depleted council began, Metropolitan Kallistos Ware... said he still hoped it could avoid being mired in Orthodoxys internal woes and 'speak in a firm, prophetic voice' to humanity.Least DifficultFT
659787purist a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structuresnounSynonyms: pedant, dogmatist, perfectionistFrom this purist point of view, there is only one Christian church worthy of the name....Least DifficultFT
660788pyre a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremonynounYet Ms McInerney takes the story deeper, skillfully setting a funeral pyre 'for that Ireland'...Least DifficultFT
661789quack a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge in some fieldnounSynonyms: swindler, charlatan, fraudThat can cause malnutrition and eating disorders—and supports a vast, quack-ridden diet industry.Least DifficultFT
662790reticence the quality of not revealing ones thoughts or feelings readilynounSynonyms: reserve, introversion, restraintMr. Harding is more comfortable with facts; with classic English reticence, he buries his familys responses in footnotes and summaries.Least DifficultFT
663791rueBitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen)verbSynonyms: deplore, lament, bemoanMeanwhile, Mr. Showalter will now have a long six months to rue his slavery to the save rule before his club plays another game.Least DifficultFT
664792ruminateThink deeply about somethingverbSynonyms: contemplate, consider, mull overAlfred 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 DifficultFT
665794strutWalk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gaitverbSynonyms: swagger, prance, paradeDogs strut their stuff on its pavements tricked out in tutus, hoodies, boots, overalls and trousers.Least DifficultFT
666795sublimeof very great excellence or beautyadjectiveSynonyms: awe-inspiring, awesome, majesticYet life in the ocean can still mount sublime spectacles.Least DifficultFT
667796surlyBad-tempered and unfriendlyadjectiveSynonyms: ill-natured, grumpy, glumHere, poverty and economic decline has led to the surly separation of a left-behind, resentful white working class and a Muslim minority.Least DifficultFT
668797syncopation A displacement of the beat or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versanounShe dances an assortment of lissom steps, marvelously shedding shoes and socks as the Beethoven famously shifts from solemnity to syncopation.Least DifficultFT
669798taunt A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someonenounSynonyms: jeer, gibe, sneerBut in the past two years taunts have turned into deadly attacks.Least DifficultFT
670799tawdryShowy but cheap and of poor qualityadjectiveSynonyms: gaudy, flashy, garishA team of 21 organisers resigned from the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (NPBCU), throwing the festival of tawdry pop into doubt.Least DifficultFT
671800temperateRelating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures; exercising moderation and self-denial; calm or mild (n: temperance)adjectiveSynonyms: mild, clement, pleasantIt can remain temperate in such a close orbit only because Proxima is a red dwarf, and thus much cooler than the sun. Least DifficultFT
672801terseSparing in the use of wordsadjectiveSynonyms: curt, brusque, abruptIn a terse phone-call on Thursday night, President Barack Obama paused only briefly to congratulate Mr. Netanyahu on his victory...Least DifficultFT
673802tome a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly onenounSynonyms: volume, work, opusIt is a tome to which most recent arguments about regulation and economic reform are merely annotations.Least DifficultFT
674803torridFull of difficulty or tribulationadjectiveThe pound, after a few torrid days of trading immediately after the vote, has stabilized.Least DifficultFT
675804transgression an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conductnounSynonyms: offense, crime, sinIt sang of domineering men, treacherous women and the manly solace of tequila.Least DifficultFT
676805treacherousGuilty of or involving betrayal or deceptionadjectiveSynonyms: traitorous, disloyal, perfidiousLeast DifficultFT
677806vapidoffering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; blandadjectiveSynonyms: insipid, uninspired, uninterestingMr. Silver delighted in savaging commentators who relied on vapid clichés like 'momentum shifts' and 'game-changers.'Least DifficultFT
678807vestige a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer existsnounSynonyms: remnant, remainder, fragmentHe said this would remove a 'lingering vestige of the cold war.' Least DifficultFT
679808vilifyLeast DifficultFT
680809viscoushaving a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquidadjectiveSynonyms: gummy, glue-like, glueyNot all barrels of oil are alike. Crudes can be viscous like tar or so 'light' they float on water.Least DifficultFT
681810oxy oxys</br>oxy- "sharp</br> bitter</br>"Greek/Latin roota subfrom of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. oxalic</br> oxide</br>oxygen(D=Sauerstoff...)</br> oxymoron(oxy=sharp+moron=stupid =>a word with composites of opposite meaning)</br> paroxysm (sudden extension of disease)</br>anoxic(lack of oxygen)</br>Root wordsSMB
682811waftPass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the airverbSynonyms: drift, float, glideThe acrid scent of smoke wafts from his clothes.Least DifficultFT
683812wanton(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovokedadjectiveSynonyms: malicious, malevolent, spitefulOver the decades these Muslim non-people, without legal or any other sort of protection, have been the victims of wanton discrimination and violence…Least DifficultFT
684813whitewashDeliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant facts about (a person or organization)verbSynonyms: cover up, sweep under the carpetIndeed, in trying to whitewash the past, the government may stir up prejudice instead.Least DifficultFT
685815whittleReduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of stepsverbSynonyms: erode, wear away, diminishDemocrats had spent a nervous September watching that lead whittle away after Mrs. Clintons bout of pneumonia...Least DifficultFT
686816winsomeAttractive or appealing in appearance or characteradjectiveSynonyms: engaging, charming, winningBy the time Mr. Pattinson came along as the winsome vampire in Twilight, the teenage rebels were starting the movie already dead.Least DifficultFT
687817wizenedShriveled or wrinkled with ageadjectiveSynonyms: lined, creased, witheredHis son, himself a wizened old man, is nonplussed by the news; he looks like an eccentric, or maybe the village drunk...Least DifficultFT
688818wryUsing or expressing dry, especially mocking, humoradjectiveSynonyms: ironic, sardonic, satiricalCatherine Merridale is one of the foremost foreign historians of Russia, combining wry insights with deep sympathy for the human beings...Least DifficultFT
689820abasement the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradationnoun from Vulgar Latin *ad bassiare "bring lower," from ad "to, toward" (see ad-) + Late Latin bassus "low, short" Literal sense of "lower, depress" (late 15c.) is archaic or obsolete </br>Synonyms: belittlement, disgraceRepeated abasement and humiliation by her abusive mother caused the mistreated girl to have very low self-esteemMedium DifficultFT
690822accessionthe action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Also, the acquisition of a higher rank than one is at presentverbLatin accessionem (nominative accessio) "a going to, approach; a joining; increase, enlargement," </br>Deutsch: Beitritt, Zuwachs </br>Synonyms: joining, signing up, enrollmentAfter its accession to the EU, the country adopted the Euro.Medium DifficultFT
691823acerbic(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright, expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever wayadjectiveDeutsch : Bitter, Sauer </br>Synonyms: sardonic, biting, causticThe writers acerbic tone did not sit well with people who had an issue with harsh criticism. Medium DifficultFT
692825apostle a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular causenounSynonyms: proponent, promoter, propagandistOn 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 DifficultFT
693826appriseInform or tell (someone)verbSynonyms: notify, let know, adviseThe secret services are useful in apprising their governments of the intentions of othersMedium DifficultFT
694827armada a fleet of warshipsnounSynonyms: flotilla, squadron, navyThis month he also unveiled plans to send an armada of tiny spaceships, powered by laser beams and equipped with all sorts of sensors...Medium DifficultFT
695828arson the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to propertynounSynonyms: incendiarism, pyromaniaFire investigators suspected arson when they couldnt find an electrical source for the fireMedium DifficultFT
696830barrage A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blowsnounSynonyms: abundance, mass, profusionHe drove into a hailstorm and his car was damaged by a barrage of hailstonesMedium DifficultFT
697831bevy a large group of people or things of a particular kindnounword of unclear origin. </br>Synonyms: group, crowd, clusterBecause my mother wrote a bevy of items on her grocery list, I was in the store for nearly two hoursMedium DifficultFT
698832boor an unrefined, ill-mannered personnounSynonyms: lout, oaf, ruffianEnd a sentence in a preposition, and there are still people who will think you a boor.Medium DifficultFT
699833bucolicRelating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life, pastoral, rustic, countryfiedadjectiveSynonyms: rustic, rural, pastoralGeneral Electric... is now swapping its bucolic site for a collection of warehouses on the Boston waterfront.Medium DifficultFT
700834canonical(Of an artist or work) belonging to the literary or artistic canonadjectiveSynonyms: established, authoritativeThe medium now mostly consists of recycling the same canonical works by European men from centuries past.Medium DifficultFT
701835capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. mercurial, unpredictable, whimsicaladjectiveSynonyms: fickle, inconstant, changeableThe capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
702836chauvinism Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for ones own cause, group, or gendernounSynonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, sectarianismAs recently as 2014, a biannual survey of right-wing attitudes in Germany found that xenophobia, chauvinism, anti-Semitism and authoritarian longings were declining.Medium DifficultFT
703837circumspectWary and unwilling to take risksadjectiveSynonyms: cautious, wary, carefulThis is an area where we need to be extraordinarily careful and circumspect', he said. 'Were literally talking about life and death.'Medium DifficultFT
704838coalesceCome together and form one mass or wholeverbSynonyms: merge, unite, fuseAs they radiate away, the waves tend to coalesce to form two main shock waves.Medium DifficultFT
705839coffers the funds or financial reserves of a group or institutionnouncoffer = a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables<br>=Koffer in Deutsch, <br>but coffers= resources, money, financesThe new tax <u>filled public <b>coffers</u> </b>but later slowed the economyMedium DifficultFT
706840condoneAccept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)verbSynonyms: disregard, let pass, excuseRashad Ali... argues that deradicalisation can be worse than useless if practitioners, while condemning IS, condone other violence.Medium DifficultFT
707841contriteFeeling or expressing remorse or penitenceadjectiveSynonyms: regretful, sorry, apologeticAs the election results were coming in, a contrite Mr. Turnbull took 'full responsibility' for the governments poor performance.357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
708842creduloushaving or showing too great a readiness to believe things. gullible, naïveadjectiveSynonyms: gullible, naiveSupplements 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 wordsPrepscholar
709843demurRaise doubts or objections or show reluctance. to object or raise concernsverbSynonyms: object, take exception, take issueMr. 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 wordsPrepscholar
710844depravity Moral corruption; wickednessnounSynonyms: vice, perversion, devianceHe condemned the 'anarchical plutocracy' he lived in, scorning the depravity of modern society and its politics.Medium DifficultFT
711845derideExpress contempt for; ridicule. to mock or ridiculeverbSynonyms: mock, jeer at, scoff atMr. Trudeaus domestic critics—so far a minority—deride him as 'Prime Minister Selfie' for posing incessantly with fans and celebrities...357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
712846diatribe a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or somethingnounSynonyms: tirade, harangue, onslaughtCNN and other outlets were wrong to turn one disgruntled passengers Facebook diatribe into headline news. 357 prevalent GRE wordsFT
713847dictum a short statement that expresses a general truth or principlenounSynonyms: saying, maxim, axiomSometimes the old army dictum 'Dont volunteer for anything' must be broken.Medium DifficultFT
714848diffuseSpread out over a large areaverbSynonyms: scattered, dispersed, not concentratedThe political economy of trade is treacherous: its benefits, though substantial, are diffuse...Medium DifficultFT
715849dilateMake or become wider, larger, or more openverbSynonyms: enlarge, expandBy being able to increase heartbeat, while dilating blood vessels, theobromine can help reduce high blood pressure.Medium DifficultFT
716850discordantDisagreeing or incongruousadjectiveSynonyms: divergent, opposing, clashingIt represents an opening of musical trade routes between two often discordant sides of the world.Medium DifficultFT
717851divestRid oneself of something that one no longer wants or requires, such as a business interest or investmentverb“So far the protesters have managed to persuade 220 cities and institutions to divest some of their holdings...”DrollMedium DifficultFT
718852drollCurious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusementadjectiveSynonyms: funny, humorous, amusingKaro Akpokiere, from Nigeria, will present a series of droll paintings inspired by the fast-moving pop culture that has emerged in Lagos...Medium DifficultFT
719853echelon a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or societynounfrom French échelon "level, echelon," literally "rung of a ladder," itself from Late Latin scala "stair </br>Synonyms: level, rank, gradeThe social shock of the arrival of online education will be substantially greater if it devours the top echelon of public universities.Medium DifficultFT
720854eddy(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular wayverbSynonyms: swirl, whirl, spiralAbove 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 DifficultFT
721855effigy a sculpture or model of a personnounSynonyms: statue, statuette, figureThe 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 DifficultFT
722856elucidateMake (something) clearverbSynonyms: explain, make plain, illuminateOne 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 DifficultFT
723857endemic(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: adjectiveSynonyms: 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 DifficultFT
724858epistemology the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scopenounThe only way to know for sure is to run the experiment (Mr. Lind's exotic epistemologynotwithstanding).Medium DifficultFT
725859epithet an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing; a term of abusenounSynonyms: name, label, smearPreposterous and absurd were among the milder epithets that could be overheard in the multilingual din.Medium DifficultFT
726860errantErring or straying from the proper course or standardsadjectiveSynonyms: offending, guilty, culpableHe could admit the error and fire the errant speechwriter.Medium DifficultFT
727862exemplar a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent modelnounSynonyms: epitome, perfect exampleAt times 'Utopia' seems less an exemplar of idealism, and more of a satire on it.Medium DifficultFT
728863extolPraise enthusiasticallyverbSynonyms: go wild about, wax lyrical aboutThis is likely to become a media circus, with patient advocates likely to attend and extol the benefits of the treatments they received.Medium DifficultFT
729864façade the face of a buildingnounSynonyms: front, frontage, exteriorIts 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 DifficultFT
730865fetidsmelling extremely unpleasantadjectiveSynonyms: stinking, smelly, foul-smellingThe fetid smog that settled on Beijing in January 2013 could join the ranks of these game-changing environmental disruptions.Medium DifficultFT
731866floridusing unusual words or complicated rhetorical constructions. flushed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery: "florid prose."adjectiveSynonyms: extravagant, grandiloquentA victorious Governor Jerry Brown, his voice gruffer, his pate sparer and his metaphors more florid than during his first stint in office...Medium DifficultFT
732867floutOpenly disregardverbSynonyms: defy, refuse to obey, go againstIt relies on its members, and on institutions... to shame and discourage people who flout important political norms.Medium DifficultFT
733868foible a minor weakness or eccentricity in someones characternounSynonyms: idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, peculiarityThe 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 DifficultFT
734870freneticFast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled wayadjectiveSynonyms: frantic, wild, frenziedFrenetic multi-tasking—surfing the web while watching TV while listening to music—is a formula for distraction, rather than good management.Medium DifficultFT
735871gall Bold, impudent behaviornounSynonyms: insolence, nerve, audacityWith enough gall and entrepreneurial spirit, it suggests, anyone can end up driving a Porsche and living in a marble-floored luxury apartment.Medium DifficultFT
736872galvanizeMedium DifficultFT
737873gambit a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantagenounSynonyms: plan, scheme, strategyWhat began as a gambit to hold together his divided Tory party is turning into an alarmingly close contest.Medium DifficultFT
738874goadProvoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reactionverbSynonyms: spur, prod, egg onHer words were meant to goad officials into action, not (presumably) to describe how she saw the coming four years of her term.Medium DifficultFT
739876gougeOvercharge; swindleverbThey 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 DifficultFT
740877grandiloquentPompous or extravagant in language, style, or manneradjectiveSynonyms: pompous, bombastic, magniloquentThe authors give it a rather grandiloquent name: the desire 'to force destiny, to create serendipity.'Medium DifficultFT
741878grousecomplain pettily; grumbleverbSynonyms: moan, groan, protestSome economists grouse about such rules, which can interfere with the smooth functioning of competitive labour markets...Medium DifficultFT
742879hapless(Especially of a person) unfortunateadjectiveSynonyms: unlucky, luckless, out of luckBy 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 DifficultFT
743880homage Special honour or respect shown publiclynounSynonyms: tribute, acknowledgement, admirationOver the past year, numerous young directors have been paying gushing homage to the movies which enchanted them in their youth.Medium DifficultFT
744881imbueInspire or permeate with a feeling or qualityverbSynonyms: saturate, fill, suffuseSome feminists argue, moreover, that the very framework of economics is imbued with subtler forms of sexism.Medium DifficultFT
745883impasse a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreementnounSynonyms: deadlock, dead end, stalemateThe Catalan impasse is part of a wider Spanish gridlock. Elections on December 20th splintered the political landscape.Medium DifficultFT
746884inculcateInstill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instructionverbSynonyms: imbue, infuse, inspireThe tests and ceremonies were to start inculcating a sense of common values that had previously been lacking.Medium DifficultFT
747885indolence Avoidance of activity or exertionnounSynonyms: laziness, idleness, slothfulnessThe indolence of a society brought up to expect that oil riches will be lavished upon them is another large hurdle.Medium DifficultFT
748886inquest a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a deathnounSynonyms: enquiry, investigation, inquisitionA jury at a second inquest ruled that they were unlawfully killed.Medium DifficultFT
749888itinerantTraveling from place to placeadjectiveSynonyms: peripatetic, wandering, rovingHer 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 DifficultFT
750890largesse Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon othersnounSynonyms: liberality, munificence, bountyAll else equal, such largesse should indeed give the economy some temporary vim.Medium DifficultFT
751891leeryCautious or wary due to realistic suspicionsadjectiveSynonyms: careful, circumspect, on one's guardThe past two decades have left working-class voters in many countries leery of globalisation.Medium DifficultFT
752892limpid(especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodiousadjectiveSynonyms: lucid, plain, understandableUnlike many writers of Spanish, he preferred short, simple sentences, and they gave his writing a limpid intensity.Medium DifficultFT
753893loquaciousTending to talk a great dealadjectiveSynonyms: talkative, voluble, communicativeEdwina, Williams mother, was judgmental, frigid and pious, but also as loquacious as her husband was laconic.Medium DifficultFT
754895malignevil in nature or effectadjectiveSynonyms: harmful, bad, malevolentOther, darker interpretations of what malign force the monster may represent once again abound...Medium DifficultFT
755896maudlinSelf-pityingly or tearfully sentimentaladjectiveSynonyms: emotional, tearful, lachrymoseAlas, he never really fixed his states finances, and voters at home have tired of his maudlintheatrics...Medium DifficultFT
756897milieu a persons social environmentnounSynonyms: sphere, background, backdropArmed 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 DifficultFT
757898mireinvolve someone or something in (a difficult situation)verbSynonyms: entangle, tangle up, embroilMs Park is hopelessly mired in an ever-deepening influence-peddling scandal.Medium DifficultFT
758899modishConforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionableadjectiveSynonyms: modern, trendy, inWith these modish safety demonstrations becoming the norm, the question is what, exactly, do they accomplish?Medium DifficultFT
759901nascentjust coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potentialadjectiveSynonyms: emerging</br> beginning</br> dawningWeakening the legislature in a nascent democracy will not fix corruption by itself.Medium DifficultFT
760902natty(of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionableadjectiveSynonyms: stylish, dapper, debonairThe British Museum, the National Gallery and the Wallace Collection have all flirted with nattycontinental leaders...Medium DifficultFT
761903nexus a connection or series of connections linking two or more thingsnounSynonyms: union, linkSome chapters read like a thriller, because they offer a microscopic look at the unwholesome nexus between Germanys media, politics and judiciary.Medium DifficultFT
762904nonplussed(Of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to reactadjectiveSynonyms: baffled, confoundedAnd as usual, internet commenters seemed nonplussed by what seemed to be a venerable institution (i.e., Oxford) validating teenage slang.Medium DifficultFT
763905normativeEstablishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or normadjective...Japanese philosopher and merchant, Tominaga Nakamoto, who was highly critical of the normative thought of his time and favoured free trade.Medium DifficultFT
764906opineHold and state as ones opinionverbSynonyms: suggest, say, declareThe voters may opine on the overarching principle but the voters cannot get involved in the minutiae of policy implementation.Medium DifficultFT
765907pallid(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor healthadjectiveSynonyms: white, pasty, wanIts protagonists (played by the suitably pallid and slender Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) are named Adam and Eve.Medium DifficultFT
766908panache Flamboyant confidence of style or mannernounSynonyms: self-assurance, style, flairSecond, a quick mind: he wrote with speed and panache, after strolling round leisurely with a big cigar beforehand.Medium DifficultFT
767909paragon a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular qualitynounSynonyms: model, epitome, exemplarDespite 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 DifficultFT
768910parryAnswer (a question or accusation) evasivelyverbSynonyms: evade, sidestep, avoidIn the course of his business career, the president-elect has shown a remarkable ability to dodge and parry and reverse himself on everything...Medium DifficultFT
769911penchant A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do somethingnounSynonyms: fondness, inclination, preferenceMr. Gorsuch also shares Mr. Scalias literary talents: he is an elegant writer with a penchant for playful eruditio.Medium DifficultFT
770912pithy(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressiveadjectiveSynonyms: concise, brief, compactAcademics are not known for brevity in writing. And physics does not lend itself to pithy introductions.Medium DifficultFT
771913plethora a large or excessive amountnounSynonyms: excess, overabundance, surplusPodcasts were facing fierce competition for audiences attention from a plethora of other new digital-native products including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.Medium DifficultFT
772915presagebe a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)verbSynonyms: point to, mean, signifyStock 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 DifficultFT
773916prolific(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many worksadjectiveSynonyms: productive, creative, inventiveIt is true that few artists have been so prolific. On average, he released a studio album every year...Medium DifficultFT
774917proxy a person authorized to act on behalf of anothernounSynonyms: representative, substitute, stand-in...Mr. Thaksins 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 DifficultFT
775918prudishhaving a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudityadjectiveSynonyms: puritanical, prim, goody-goodySeveral Pacific nations ban cross-dressing (another hand-me-down from prudish Victorians).Medium DifficultFT
776919qualm an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fearnounSynonyms: misgiving, doubt, reservationQualms about the forces quality extend beyond their handling of demonstrators.Medium DifficultFT
777920quellSuppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)verbSynonyms: calm, soothe, pacifySo 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 DifficultFT
778921quibbleArgue or raise objections about a trivial matterverbSynonyms: object to, criticize, nitpickOne 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 DifficultFT
779923recalcitranthaving an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authorityadjectiveSynonyms: uncooperative, intractableIn a move that may test the mettle of recalcitrant Senate Republicans, Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a widely respected and politically moderate judge...Medium DifficultFT
780924recantSay that one no longer holds an opinion or beliefverbSynonyms: renounce, disavow, retractAnalysts who predict turmoil are warned to shut up or recant.Medium DifficultFT
781925salientMost noticeable or importantadjectiveSynonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, obviousThe reason for that emphasis may in part be because of the salient threat of terrorism…Medium DifficultFT
782926sardonicgrimly mocking or cynicaladjectiveSynonyms: satirical, sarcastic, ironicMs Jefferson, it must be said, is a master of the arched-eyebrow, sardonic quip.Medium DifficultFT
783927savant a learned person, especially a distinguished scientistnounSynonyms: intellectual, scholar, sageThe more a society treats its businesspeople as hero savants based on their professional successes, elevating them to positions of political power.Medium DifficultFT
784928soliloquy an act of speaking ones thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a playnounSynonyms: monologue, speechPatrick Stewart, for instance, reworked Hamlets soliloquy as an ode to the letter B ('B or not a B, that is the question').Medium DifficultFT
785929stigma a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or personnounSynonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonourA stigma against adults having fun, strong in the aftermath of the Second World War, has faded.Medium DifficultFT
786930stipulateDemand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreementverbSynonyms: set down, set out, lay downIn trade negotiations, size matters. Larger economies can stipulate terms that suit them.Medium DifficultFT
787931stratum a thin layer within any structurenounSynonyms: level, class, echelonBut exalting Western aviation security to a higher stratum than that found in Africa is a delusion.Medium DifficultFT
788932subpoena A writ ordering a person to attend a courtnounSynonyms: summons, mandate, court orderSubpoenas issued by a federal grand jury earlier this year demanded that the Port Authority hand over Mr. Samsons personal travel records...Medium DifficultFT
789933syntax the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a languagenounThe three decided to record their reactions to Belindas not-particularly-erotic escapades and the authors idiosyncratic syntax.Medium DifficultFT
790934tenet a principle or beliefnounSynonyms: doctrine, precept, creedIn the Warren and Burger courts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, religious accommodation was a liberal tenet.Medium DifficultFT
791936urbane(Of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manneradjectiveSynonyms: suave, sophisticated, debonairBeneath its urbane surface all Mr. Houghs music is, in one way or another, a crusade.Medium DifficultFT
792938whetExcite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite)verbSynonyms: arouse, rouse, triggerBut sham democracy often whets peoples appetite for the real thing.Medium DifficultFT
793939abeyance a state of temporary disuse or suspensionnoun French from à "at" (see ad-) + ba(y)er "be open," = status is still open/in suspence. The word "bay" also come from this. </br>Synonyms: suspense, remission, reserveWith the football leagues now in abeyance during Corona crisis, the question now is how and whether the season will finishMost DifficultFT
794941anodynenot likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dulladjectivefrom Greek an= "without" + odyne "pain= "free from pain or torment" "</br>Synonyms: bland, inoffensive, innocuousAfter days of discussion at the G20 conference, there was not much to show other than a dull and safe anodyne communiquéMost DifficultFT
795942bilkObtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justificationverbSynonyms: swindle, defraud, deceiveBecause 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 DifficultFT
796943canard an unfounded rumor or storynounfrom French canard "a hoax," literally "a duck" </br>Synonyms: piece of gossip, whisperThe 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 DifficultFT
797944catalyst 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)nounSynonyms: stimulus, impetus, sparkJakes termination from his job was the catalyst for his change of character357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
798945catharsis the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotionsnounfrom Latinized form of Greek katharsis " a bodily purging, cleansing - (especially of the bowels) - now generally used in an emotional sense. </br>Synonyms: emotional release, reliefCrying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger.Most DifficultFT
799946cloture (in a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a votenounThe French word for "closure", with the "s" dropped out, like hopital/hospitalYou need majority support of parliamentarians to <u>invoke <b>cloture</u> </b>and end the filibuster.Most DifficultFT
800947compendium a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subjectnounSynonyms: compilation, anthologyThe entertainer relies on a crowdsourced compendium of fishermens tales and jokesMost DifficultFT
801948conscriptEnlist (someone) compulsorilyverbSynonyms: draft, recruit, call upMost Israelis are conscripted into the militaryMost DifficultFT
802949cossetCare for and protect in an overindulgent wayverbSynonyms: indulge, pander toWith a big haul, Scotlands politicians could perhaps afford to cosset oil firms. Without one, the young nation might have to milk them harder than ever.Most DifficultFT
803950coterie a small group of people with shared interests or tastesnounFrom French coterie "circle of acquaintances," originally in Middle French an organization of peasants holding land from a feudal lord from cotier "tenant of a cote" </br>Synonyms: clique, circle, inner circleHe rules through a tight coterie of loyal aidesMost DifficultFT
804951daguerreotype A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapornounNamed after the French inventor of early Ag/Hg photograhy : L. DaguerreHe showed her a plate daguerreotype of a stern-looking Victorian ancestor Most DifficultFT
805952dilettante a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. someone with an amateur, nonserious interest in somethingnounSynonyms: dabbler, potterer, tinkererThis 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 wordsPrepscholar
806953diurnal(Of animals) active in the daytimeadjectiveFrom Latin dies=day + -urnus, an adjectival suffix denoting time (compare hibernus "wintery", nocturnal=active at night. </br>Synonyms: daily, everydayOur body clock follows a diurnal rhythm.Most DifficultFT
807954dross something regarded as worthlessnounOld English dros="the scum thrown off from metals in smelting," similar to German Drusen="dregs, husks" </br>Synonyms: rubbish, junk, debrisSome of the best properties could be sold quickly, but the dross might take more time to get rid of.Most DifficultFT
808955dyspepticOf or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depressionadjectiveFrom Greek dyspeptos "hard to digest," from dys- "bad, difficult" (see dys-) + peptos "digested," </br>Synonyms: bad-tempered, short-tempered, irritable, depressed, pessimistic, misanthropic)As dyspeptic and irritable as she was, the woman was in a happy mood when she went to the beachMost DifficultFT
809956ebullientCheerful and full of energyadjectiveLatin pp ebullientem "to boil over," literally or figuratively, from ex "out, out of" (see ex-) + bullire "to bubble" origin similar to boil, bubble </br>Synonyms: exuberant, buoyant, joyfulCharlies ebullient upbeat character made him a favorite in the office357 prevalent GRE wordsPrepscholar
810957edifyInstruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectuallyverbModern French édifier: "build; install; teach, instruct (morally), Same root as the English word : edifice=building </br>Synonyms: educate, instruct, enlightenThe Church school aims to edify its pupils mind and spiritsMost DifficultFT
811958egress the action of going out of or leaving a placenounfrom Latin egressus="a going out"(ex=out+ PP of gredi= to step) </br>Deutsch : Austritt </br>Synonyms: departure, exit, withdrawalThe data is stored in the router egress queue until it is serialised onto the physical wireMost DifficultFT
812959ersatz(Of a product) used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something elseadjectiveSynonyms: artificial, substitute, imitationDuring the 2nd world war, many had to make do with ersatz coffeeMost DifficultFT
813960erstwhileformeradjectivefrom mid English, erst ="first, at first; once, long ago; till now" itself from Old English ærest soonest, earliest, "</br>Synonyms: old, past, one-timeThe erstwhile owner and company founder kept a close eye on how the new shareholders grew his babyMost DifficultFT
814961euphony the quality of being pleasing to the earnounfrom Greek eu- "good" (see eu-) + phone "sound, voice," = well sounding </br>Synonyms: melodiousness, musicalityI was moved by the melodious euphony of the spoken poemMost DifficultFT
815962expiateAtone for (guilt or sin)verbSynonyms: make amends for, make up forTo expiate for breaking his neighbors window, John shovelled snow for three months.Most DifficultFT
816964fracas a noisy disturbance or quarrelnounfrom French fracas="crash, sudden noise; tumult, bustle, fuss" </br>Deutsch : Aufruhr </br>Synonyms: scuffle, brawl, affraya diplomatic fracas between the quarrelsome nationsMost DifficultFT
817965frieze a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceilingnounA 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 DifficultFT
818966fusillade a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick successionnounfrom French fusillade, from fusiller "to shoot" </br>Synonyms: salvo, volley, bombardmentBut thanks to poor communication, many saw it as Chinas first fusillade in a global currency war. Most DifficultFT
819967gaffe an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originatornounfrom French gaffe "clumsy remark," </br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, errorGoofy makes non-stop gaffesMost DifficultFT
820968gainsaySpeak against or oppose (someone), denyverbSynonyms: be against, object to, be hostile toShe was too young to know better, let alone gainsay her wicked uncle.Most DifficultFT
821969gerontocracy a state, society, or group governed by old peoplenounBut Muhammad bin Salman is not merely a young face in a gerontocracy; he is a dynamic and apparently purposeful one.Most DifficultFT
822970halcyonDenoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peacefuladjectiveSynonyms: happy, golden, idyllicIn their halcyon days the mainstream parties used to share most of the vote between them.Most DifficultFT
823971hegemony Leadership or dominance, especially by one group over othersnounSynonyms: leadership, dominance, dominionYet if the hegemony of the dollar is unstable, its would-be successors are unsuitable.Most DifficultFT
824972hermeticInsulated or protected from outside influencesadjectiveSynonyms: airtight, sealedMore worryingly, there was a hermetic logic to them which, with the passions they aroused, made it possible to see how they could beguile and thrill many more.Most DifficultFT
825973heterodoxnot conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefsadjectiveSynonyms: unorthodox, heretical, dissentingAmong those discriminated against for holding heterodox religious views, the Bahai community continues particularly to suffer.Most DifficultFT
826974homogeneousof the same kind; alikeadjectiveSynonyms: uniform, identical, unvariedIt also has proportionately more immigrants than almost anywhere else. Next to London, famously cosmopolitan cities like Paris and Berlin are actually rather homogeneous.Most DifficultFT
827976idyll an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scenenounSynonyms: perfect time, ideal time, honeymoonThat might just persuade them to forgive the scriptwriters for the unwelcome disruption to their rural idyll.Most DifficultFT
828977ignoblenot honorable in character or purposeadjectiveSynonyms: dishonorable, unworthy, baseMoreover, by controlling the body he controlled the equally unruly mind, keeping it pure from 'ignoble strife'.Most DifficultFT
829978impugnDispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)verbSynonyms: call into question, challengeImpugning Mr. Abes motives is too cynical. His commitment to economic revival was no doubt sincere...Most DifficultFT
830979inciseMark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cutverbSynonyms: engrave, etch, carveThis 12th-century incense burner is incised with calligraphy that identifies its maker and first owner.Most DifficultFT
831980incubus a cause of distress or anxietynounThe 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 DifficultFT
832981knell the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeralnounSynonyms: toll, ringing, chimeThe change in policy is a blow to the prison industry, but it hardly sounds a death knell for its business model.Most DifficultFT
833982lachrymoseInducing tears; sadadjectiveSynonyms: sad, tearful, weepyThis morning the world is not talking about a dubious song by the host, a lachrymose speech or even an appalling outfit.Most DifficultFT
834983lacuna an unfilled space or interval; a gapnounSynonyms: interval, gapThis insane lacuna in the justice system reflects extreme systemic prejudice by drivers against cyclists, and would be easy enough to fix.Most DifficultFT
835984lambasteCriticize (someone or something) harshlyverbSynonyms: castigate, chastise, condemnYet the president was lambasted for his otherworldly complacency.Most DifficultFT
836985larceny Theft of personal propertynounSynonyms: stealing, robbery, pilferingBut there are still no checks and balances on its exercise, as the larceny of governors illustrates.Most DifficultFT
837986libertinea person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religionadjectiveSynonyms: freethinker, hedonist, profligateThere are aunts for every worldview, from libertine to puritan and from reactionary to radical.Most DifficultFT
838988maelstrom a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoilnounSynonyms: turbulence, tumult, turmoilThe execution of its leaders, as much as the Easter Rising itself, triggered a maelstrom of events: a surge of anti-British rage...Most DifficultFT
839989magnate a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswomannounSynonyms: industrialist, tycoon, mogulSeveral of Americas great industrialists built empires in Pittsburgh, including Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate. Most DifficultFT
840990malaproprism the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effectnounSynonyms: misuse, solecism, blunderAnd so on down the list of supposed malapropisms. 'You can observe a lot by watching,' means plenty...Most DifficultFT
841991misanthropy a dislike of humankindnounSynonyms: cynicism, hatred of mankind[Labour] did not fall into the traps of the old left: confusing individualism for misanthropy...Most DifficultFT
842992monolithiclarge, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniformadjectiveSynonyms: inflexible, rigid, unbendingFour 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 DifficultFT
843994myopicnearsightedadjectiveSynonyms: short-sighted, insular, small-mindedThey are also myopic, judging politicians economic management on the basis of only the very recent past.Most DifficultFT
844995nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organizationnounSynonyms: the all-time low, zeroBetween its pre-crisis peak in late 2007 and its nadir at the end of 2009, the economy contracted by 11.2%Most DifficultFT
845996neophyte a person who is new to a subject, skill, or beliefnounSynonyms: beginner, learner, noviceMr. Gioia also delves into musical theory, in a way that will help both jazz neophytes and experts understand what they are listening to.Most DifficultFT
846997noisomehaving an extremely offensive smell; harmful, offensive, destructive: adjectiveSynonyms: irritating, disagreeable, unpleasantThe noisome odor of the dump carried for miles.Most DifficultFT
847998nostrum a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvementnounSynonyms: cure, prescription, answerIt became a nostrum among rank-and-file Republicans that mainstream opinion polls are biased and should be ignored...Most DifficultFT
848999occludeStop, close up, or obstructverbSynonyms: block, cover, shut inMars will be as far away as 370m kilometres in 2013, and occluded for two weeks by the sun to boot...Most DifficultFT
8491000paean a song of praise or triumphnounSynonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluiaIt 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 DifficultFT
8501001panoply a complete or impressive collection of thingsnounSynonyms: array, range, collectionThe panoply of restrictions results in greater disenfranchisement,' the ruling read, 'than any of the laws provisions individually.'Most DifficultFT
8511002pastiche an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sourcesnounSynonyms: mixture, blend, medleyBoth enjoyed producing small articles and pastiches, she for the college magazine, he for avant-garde publications...Most DifficultFT
8521003paucity the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amountsnounSynonyms: scarcity, sparseness, dearthYet the paucity of businesses is not due to a shortage of opportunities to make money.Most DifficultFT
8531004pellucidLucid in style or meaning; easily understoodadjectiveSynonyms: comprehensible, understandableTurning a crowd from hostility to adoration through pellucid, charismatic truthtelling is a venerable Hollywood trope...Most DifficultFT
8541005phalanx a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formationnounA collection of giant slabs surrounded by thick iron railings, protected by a phalanx of armed guards...Most DifficultFT
8551006philistine A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the artsnounSynonyms: oaf, anti-intellectual, boorBy 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 DifficultFT
8561007pique a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slightnounSynonyms: annoyance, displeasure, indignationThe Russians have responded with predictable pique—just as many refused to condemn the violence of their football hooligans...Most DifficultFT
8571008polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or somethingnounSynonyms: diatribe, invectiveMarion Nestle's heavyweight polemic against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo comes at an odd moment for the industry.Most DifficultFT
8581009précis a summary or abstract of a text or speechnounSynonyms: synopsis, summationHis 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 DifficultFT
8591010prosaicCommonplace; unromanticadjectiveSynonyms: ordinary, everydayHowever, while it is large-scale evacuations at times of crisis that grab attention, the biggest risks that business travellers face are more prosaic.Most DifficultFT
8601011pundit an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the publicnounSynonyms: authority, adviserAnd yet the prevailing view among pundits is that Russia is indeed back in Asia.Most DifficultFT
8611012querulousComplaining in a petulant or whining manneradjectiveSynonyms: pettish, touchy, testyTheir querulous, hostile or annoyed faces recur in her work from the late 1950s.Most DifficultFT
8621013quiescence a state or period of inactivity or dormancynounSynonyms: inactivity, inertia, latencyHorrible 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 Americas poor.Most DifficultFT
8631014quixoticexceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impracticaladjectiveSynonyms: unrealistic, impractical, romanticIn one chapter... the director probes some of the quixotic visionaries driving the digital revolution forward.Most DifficultFT
8641015raconteur a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing waynounSynonyms: storyteller, spinner of yarnsThe latest continental raconteur eager to spin Irelands tale is the European Union.Most DifficultFT
8651016redress remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievancenounSynonyms: reparation, restitution, recompenseThere must be redress by an independent tribunal for those who have been mistreated.Most DifficultFT
8661017repast a mealnounSynonyms: feast, banquetLunchtime, it is held, would be the optimal time to invade France. Little can distract a Frenchman from his sacred noonday repast.Most DifficultFT
8671018ribaldReferring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent wayadjectiveSynonyms: bawdy, indecent, risquéWhen challenged... about human rights in Chechnya, he replied with a ribald offer to arrange for the questioner's Islamic circumcision.Most DifficultFT
8681019rococoCharacterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decorationadjectiveThe building, which once served as the local town hall, boasts rococo wall carvings, a statue of Pallas Athena...Most DifficultFT
8691020sanguineOptimistic 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)adjectiveSynonyms: hopeful, buoyant, assuredSome fear a future of mass unemployment. Others are sanguine that people will have time to adapt.Most DifficultFT
8701021scintilla a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feelingnounSynonyms: particle, iota, smidgenAfter 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 DifficultFT
8711022semanticRelating to meaning in language or logicadjectiveSynonyms: lingual, semasiologicalSemantic parsing also ensued over whether the modifier 'meaningful' is significantly (or meaningfully) different from 'significant.'Most DifficultFT
8721023sobriquet a persons nicknamenounSynonyms: appellation, monikerThis provoked widespread debate about the role of intellectual property and earned him the sobriquet 'Champion of Patents.'Most DifficultFT
8731024soporificTending to induce drowsiness or sleepadjectiveSynonyms: sleep-inducing, somnolent, sedativeIn the soporific heat you would be forgiven for thinking that time had forgotten the New Jersey-sized nation.Most DifficultFT
8741025supineFailing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence; laying back with the face upward (opposite position to prone)adjectiveSynonyms: weak, spinelessLast 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 DifficultFT
8751026synopticTaking or involving a comprehensive mental viewadjectiveSynonyms: concise, succinct, compressedThey were mind-expandingly right in their synoptic vision, if frequently inexact and sometimes mistaken in their specifics.Most DifficultFT
8761027toadyAct in an obsequious wayverbSynonyms: be servile towards, grovel toBritains Conservative government is accused of sacrificing the steel industry to toady up to China.Most DifficultFT
8771028truculentEager or quick to argue or fightadjectiveSynonyms: defiant, aggressiveMr. Boehner, having abandoned his long battle with his partys truculent right-wingers and announced his resignation in September, wanted to clear the barn for his successor.Most DifficultFT
8781029turgid(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombasticadjectiveSynonyms: overblown, inflated, grandioseIt promotes a cult of personality around Mr. Baghdadi. It churns out turgid propaganda about repaired bridges and newly opened schools.Most DifficultFT
8791030tyro a beginner or novicenounSynonyms: learner, neophyte, newcomer They easily took advantage of the tyro.Most DifficultFT
8801031umbrage Offense or annoyancenounSynonyms: insult, affrontPetro Poroshenko, Ukraines president, takes umbrage at charges that reforms are lagging.Most DifficultFT
8811032verdant(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetationadjectiveSynonyms: leafy, grassy, lushThe Holey Artisan Bakery... overlooking a placid lake in Dhaka, was a foodies labour of love in a verdant corner of the chaotic capital.Most DifficultFT
8821033virulentextremely severe or harmful in its effectsadjectiveSynonyms: toxic, deadly, destructiveA 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 DifficultFT
8831034vitriol Cruel and bitter criticismnounSynonyms: venom, nastinessGiven the vitriol that has followed the film since its inception, it does well simply not to be a colossal misstep.Most DifficultFT
8841035vociferous(Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorousadjectiveSynonyms: blatant, clamorous, noisyTen weeks of ever-more vociferous argument, claims and counterclaims stretch between now and June 23rd, when the vote will take place.Most DifficultFT
8851036xenophobia Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countriesnounDenk will not win more than a few seats in next years general election, but it is posing a crucial question: at a time of rising xenophobia, can Europes minorities rely on the broad centre-left parties for which they usually vote?Most DifficultFT
8861037yoke a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pullnounSynonyms: bond, tie, subjectionThe existential consequences of throwing off the yoke of religion is debated in many countries.Most DifficultFT
8871038ambi both sides Greek/Latin rootambidextrous (both-handed)</br>ambivalent (be in 2 minds)Root wordsAristotle
8881040am</br> amiloveGreek/Latin rootamiable -friendly</br> pleasant</br> lovable</br>amicable =characterized by friendliness</br>amity -friendly and peaceful relations</br> amorous -showing romantic love </br>enamored=inflamed with love</br>captivatedRoot wordsAristotle
8891041avibirdGreek/Latin rootAviary =a large enclosure for birds Aviatrix =a female airplane pilot Aviation =the art of designing or operating aircraftRoot wordsAristotle
8901043cogto knowGreek/Latin rootCognizant=fully informed</br> conscious</br>cognition =process of acquiring knowledge</br> incognito =disguised so no one knows you</br>recognize =to discover that one knows</br> cogitate =to think carefully aboutRoot wordsAristotle
8911044col</br> con</br> comwith Greek/Latin rootcollaborate=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 someoneRoot wordsAristotle
8921045dolpain</br> sufferingGreek/Latin rootCondolence = expression of sympathy</br> Indolence = a state of being lazy or slothful</br> Doleful = sorrowful</br> mournful</br>Dolorous = full of pain or sorrowRoot wordsAristotle
8931046dysabnormal</br> badGreek/Latin rootdyspepsia =abnormal indigestion</br>dystopia =an imaginary place of total misery</br>dyslexia =impairmentof the ability to handle word</br>dysfunctional =poorly functionalRoot wordsAristotle
8941047eugood</br> wellGreek/Latin rooteuphemism =replacing an offensive word with an inoffensive one</br>euphony =having a pleasant sound</br>euphoria =feeling of well=being</br>eulogy =speech in praise of someone</br>eugenics =the study of hereditary improvement of a raceRoot wordsAristotle
8951048extraoutside</br> beyondGreek/Latin rootextraordinary =beyond ordinary</br>extraterrestrial =outside the Earth</br>extrovert =an outgoing person</br>extradite =to hand over an accused to the state where crime was committedRoot wordsAristotle
8961049gen</br>o</br>e</br>genesisbirth</br> gender</br> family</br> kind</br> race (genre)Greek/Latin rootgenealogy =the study of the history of a family</br>generation =all the people born at approx the same</br>genetic =relating to heredity encoded in the genes</br> Congenital =existing from birthRoot wordsAristotle
8971050gratpleasingGreek/Latin rootgratify =to pleasesomeone</br>grateful =feeling thankful </br>gratuity =a tip</br> token of appreciationin</br>gratiate =to bring oneself into the favor ofanother by deliberate effortsRoot wordsAristotle
8981051loc</br> loqspeakGreek/Latin rootGrandiloquent =pompous or inflated in language eloquent =speaking beautifully and forcefully loquacio loquacious =very talkative circumlocution=roundabout talk elocution =art of clear & expressive speakingRoot wordsAristotle
8991052mal</br> malebad</br> evil</br> ill Greek/Latin rootmalfunction=not functioning properly</br>malevolence=ill will</br>malicious =showing strong ill will</br>malediction=a curse</br>malign=to speak ill about someone</br>maladroit =clumsy</br> tactlessRoot wordsAristotle
9001053metabeyond</br> change</br> betweenGreek/Latin rootmetaphysics =study of nature and reality</br>metamorphosis =a complete change of form</br>metastasis =the transmission of disease to other parts of the body.Root wordsAristotle
9011054morphshape</br> formGreek/Latin rootmetamorphosis =complete change of form</br>morphology =the branch of biology that deals with the structure & form of organisms</br>amorphous =without distinct shape or formRoot wordsAristotle
9021055natbornGreek/Latin rootinnate =included since birth</br>nascent =starting to develop </br>natal =relating to birth</br>natural =gotten at birth</br> not afterwardRoot wordsAristotle
9031056ob</br> opagainst</br> opposition</br> Greek/Latin rootobject =to be against something</br>obscure =hard to understand</br>obstruct=hinder</br>obfuscate=confuse</br> darken</br>obtuse not sharp</br> dull</br>obstreperous noisly defiant.UnrulyRoot wordsAristotle
9041057omniallGreek/Latin rootomnipotent =with all the power</br>omniscient =knowing all things</br>omnipresent=present everywhere</br>omnivorous =eating all foodsRoot wordsAristotle
9051058panall</br> any</br> everyoneGreek/Latin rootpanacea =a cure for all diseases or problems</br>panorama =an allaround view</br>pantheism =the worship of all gods</br>pandemic =affecting allRoot wordsAristotle
9061059pathfeeling</br> emoitionGreek/Latin rootempathy=identification with & understanding of anothers feeling</br>sapathy =a lack of feeling or interest</br>sympathy=harmony or agreement</br> sharing someones feelings</br>antipathy=a feeling of great dislikeRoot wordsAristotle
9071060purgecleanGreek/Latin rootPurge =remove anything undesirable</br>purgatory =according to Roman Catholics a placewhere souls must clean themselves of sin</br>expurgate =remove objectionable passages from a publicationRoot wordsAristotle
9081061scito knowGreek/Latin rootconscience =sense of knowing right from wrong</br>conscious =knowing what is happening</br>omniscient =knowing everything</br>prescient =ability to perceive events before they occurRoot wordsAristotle
9091062somnsleepGreek/Latin rootinsomnia =inability to fall asleep</br>somniloquy =talking in ones sleep</br>somnolent =feeling sleepy</br>Somnambulist=sleep walkerRoot wordsAristotle
9101063theogodGreek/Latin rootmonotheism =belief in one god</br>polytheism =worshiping more than one God</br>theology =the study of religion</br> god</br> etc</br>theocracy=Form of govt where religion is the guiding principleRoot wordsAristotle
9111064tractablepullGreek/Latin rootattract =to pull nearer</br>distract =to drag attention away fromsomething</br>Intractable=stubbornRoot wordsAristotle
9121065vertruthGreek/Latin rootveracious =truthful</br> honest </br>veracity =the truth </br>verify =to make sure that something is true </br>veritable </br>averasseverateRoot wordsAristotle
9131066vivlifeGreek/Latin rootVivid=livelyrevival =the act of bringing back to life</br>vital =pertaining to live</br>vivacious =high-spirited and full of life</br>convivial=sociableRoot wordsAristotle
9141067gerold ageadjectivegeriatrics =medicine pertaining to the elderly gerontocracy =the rule of the elders gerontology =the science of aging.SMB
9151068grandgrandeur=the quality of being grand/magnificient </br>grandiose=pretentiously grand </br>aggrandize=to make something appear bigger or greater </br>grandiloquent=pompous or bombastic SMB
9161069vacemptyGreek/Latin rootevacuate =to empty a dangerous place</br>vacant =empty</br> not occupied</br>acation =a time without work</br>vacuous =lacking intelligenceGreek/Latin MSU
9171070belliwarGreek/Latin rootbellicose =warlike in manner or temperament</br> belligerent =hostile</br> ready to fight</br>rebel =person who opposes and fightsGreek/Latin Manhattan
9181073ciscutGreek/Latin rootincision</br> precisionGreek/Latin Manhattan
9191074cosmorder</br> worldGreek/Latin rootcosmos</br> microcosm Greek/Latin Manhattan
9201075cyclcircleGreek/Latin rootcycle</br> cycloneGreek/Latin Manhattan
9211077dictword</br> speak</br> sayGreek/Latin rootdictate</br> dictation</br> dictatorGreek/Latin Manhattan
9221078duc</br> ductcarry</br> leadGreek/Latin rootconduct</br> conduciveGreek/Latin Manhattan
9231079fac</br> factdo</br> makeGreek/Latin rootfacsimile</br> manufactureGreek/Latin Manhattan
9241080fectdo</br> makeGreek/Latin rootperfectGreek/Latin Manhattan
9251081formshapeGreek/Latin rootuniform</br> reformGreek/Latin Manhattan
9261082fortstrongGreek/Latin rootfortify</br> fort</br> fortifications</br> Greek/Latin Manhattan
9271086log</br> logyspeech</br> study of dialogGreek/Latin rootanalogyGreek/Latin Manhattan
9281087man</br> manuhandGreek/Latin rootmanage</br> manual  Greek/Latin Manhattan
9291088mater</br> matrimother</br> homeGreek/Latin rootmatriarch</br> maternityGreek/Latin Manhattan
9301089medimiddleGreek/Latin rootmedian</br> mediocreGreek/Latin Manhattan
9311091multimanyGreek/Latin rootmultiplyGreek/Latin Manhattan
9321092nom</br> nymnameGreek/Latin rootnominate</br> synonym  Greek/Latin Manhattan
9331093pater</br> patrifatherGreek/Latin rootpaternal</br> patriarchGreek/Latin Manhattan
9341094pathyfeeling</br> sufferingGreek/Latin rootsympathyGreek/Latin Manhattan
9351097scendclimbGreek/Latin rootascend</br> descendGreek/Latin Manhattan
9361098scriptwritten languageGreek/Latin rootpostscriptGreek/Latin Manhattan
9371099secutfollowGreek/Latin rootconsecutive</br> non sequiturGreek/Latin Manhattan
9381100sentfeel</br> thinkGreek/Latin rootsentient</br> consent</br> sentimentGreek/Latin Manhattan
9391101sequfollowGreek/Latin rootsequence</br> subsequentlyGreek/Latin Manhattan
9401102tacttouchGreek/Latin rootcontact</br> tactless (without feeling)Greek/Latin Manhattan
9411103temportimeGreek/Latin rootcontemporaryGreek/Latin Manhattan
9421104tractpull</br> draw outGreek/Latin roottractor</br> attractiveGreek/Latin Manhattan
9431105transacross</br> moveGreek/Latin roottransit</br> transientGreek/Latin Manhattan
9441106veneassemble</br> meetGreek/Latin rootconveneGreek/Latin Manhattan
9451107ventcome</br> goGreek/Latin rootadvent  Greek/Latin Manhattan
9461108versturnGreek/Latin rootreverse</br> versatileGreek/Latin Manhattan
9471109vertturnGreek/Latin rootDo NOT confuse with French "vert"</br> which means greenconvertGreek/Latin Manhattan
9481110voc</br> vokvoice</br> callGreek/Latin rootvocal</br> revokeGreek/Latin Manhattan
9491111voxvox populiGreek/Latin root'voice of the people'Greek/Latin Manhattan
9501112gullibleeasily persuaded to believe somethingadjectiveThe gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him.Common GREKaplan
9511113volu</br> volveturn</br> rollGreek/Latin rootrevolutionGreek/Latin Manhattan
9521115lethargiclacking energyadjectiveIts not uncommon to feel lethargic for weeks or even months after major surgery.Common GREKaplan
9531116paradoxa statement that contradicts itself but might be truenounThe fact that the retired teacher claimed to hate all pets but adopted seven cats is an intriguing paradox.Common GREKaplan
9541117pedanta person who makes an excessive display of learningnounProfessor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester.Common GREKaplan
9551118acro</br>akroat the top</br>at the end</br> outermost; excellentGreek/Latin roota subfrom of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. acrobat(one that goes high/to the limit)</br> acromegaly=growth disease( highest size (mega))</br> acronym(sharp name=use of first letters)</br> acrophobia(fear of heights)</br> acropolis(city at the top)</br> Root wordsSMB
9561120desiccateremove the moisture from (something)verbThe heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants.Common GREKaplan
9571121enervatecause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weakenverbEnervate 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 GREKaplan
9581122engenderto produce, cause, or give rise to (something)verbPolitical debates can engender controversy regarding the subjects discussed.Common GREKaplan
9591123fervidintensely enthusiastic or passionateadjectiveThe child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours.Common GREKaplan
9601124garrulousexcessively talkativeadjectiveThe garrulous hair stylist talked to each customer for hours at a time.Common GREKaplan
9611125ingenuousinnocent and unsuspectingadjectiveThe scam artist preyed on ingenuous nursing home residents.Common GREKaplan
9621126loquacioustending to talk a great dealadjectiveThe loquacious professor was known for his five-hour lectures.Common GREKaplan
9631127lucidvery clear and easy to understandadjectiveThe lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the concepts presented.Common GREKaplan
9641128misanthropea person who dislikes humankindnounThe neighborhood misanthrope surrounded his yard with barbed wire to keep people away.Common GREKaplan
9651129para1. Greek origin = alongside</br>coming from</br> beyond; altered; contrary; irregular</br> abnormal</br> 2. Latin origin ="defense</br> protection against; that which protects from</br>"Greek/Latin root1. GREEK origin : parallel (alongside each other)</br> paramedic (someone alongside a medic)</br>paraphrase (restatement=coming from phase)</br> parastatal (organisation that runs alongside state organisation)</br>paresis (altered ie</br> partial paralysis)</br> paralegal(one trained in subsidiary legal matters "alongside legal")</br> parameter (used alongside to measure system)</br> paraplegic (to be struck on the one side - eg lower side</br> left side)</br> paranormal (beyond normal)</br>parasite (alongside food)2. LATIN origin : </br>parachute (protect from falling)</br> parasol (protect from sun)</br> Greek/Latin SMB
9661130placateto make (someone) less angry or hostileverbA parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier.Common GREKaplan
9671131vacillateto waver between different opinions or actionsverbUndergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue.Common GREKaplan
9681132venerateregard with great respectverbTo venerate the fire chiefs forty years of service, the department held a special banquet.Common GREKaplan
9691133volatilelikely to change rapidly and unpredictablyadjectiveIt is possible for a countrys political climate to remain volatile for decades.Common GREKaplan
9701134waverto go back and forth between choices or opinionsverbSome citizens vote solely along party lines and never waver in their political decisions.Common GREKaplan
9711137agrfieldGreek/Latin rootagriculture</br> Latin wordsnko
9721138altHighGreek/Latin rootalto (high pitched singer)</br>Latin wordsnko
9731139alterotherGreek/Latin rootalter-ego</br> alternative</br> alternate</br> Latin wordsnko
9741141animlife spiritGreek/Latin rootanimationLatin wordsnko
9751142ann</br> annu</br> enniyearGreek/Latin rootannual</br> Latin wordsnko
9761144aperopenGreek/Latin rootapertureLatin wordsnko
9771145aptfitGreek/Latin rootaptitude</br> apt</br> Latin wordsnko
9781148aster</br> astrstarGreek/Latin rootastral</br> astronomyLatin wordsnko
9791153ambulwalk</br> moveGreek/Latin rootambulanceLatin wordsnko
9801155arbortreeGreek/Latin rootarboreal(pertaining to trees)</br> arboretum(where trees are culitivated)</br> arborcide(killing of trees)Latin wordsnko
9811157apo</br> aphoaway</br> off</br> separateGreek/Latin rootapogee (furthest away)Latin wordsnko
9821158baslowGreek/Latin rootbass</br> base</br> basement</br> bas-relief</br> Latin wordsnko
9831163brevbrief</br> shortGreek/Latin rootbrevity</br> Latin wordsnko
9841164barpressure</br> weightGreek/Latin rootbarometerLatin wordsnko
9851165burspouch</br> purseGreek/Latin rootbursary(stipend) </br> bursar(treasurer of a college)Latin wordsnko
9861166cad</br> casfallGreek/Latin rootcascade</br> Latin wordsnko
9871167candwhite</br> shiningGreek/Latin rootcandescent(shining)</br> candellaLatin wordsnko
9881168cap</br> capt</br> cepttake</br> holdGreek/Latin rootIn old legal documents determining seizure of assets</br> the header was entitled "document of caption"- which eventually led to the word caption being used to mean as a short summary text captivity</br> captive</br> capture</br> captious(seizes any opportunity to talk a lot about little faults)</br> captivation (taken hold by beauty or excellence)</br> Latin wordsnko
9891169capithead</br> mainGreek/Latin rootcapitulate</br> Latin wordsnko
9901170carnflesh/плотьGreek/Latin rootcarnivor</br> Latin wordsnko
9911173centhundredGreek/Latin rootcentimeter</br> centurion</br> cent</br> Latin wordsnko
9921174chromcolorGreek/Latin rootchromograph</br> Latin wordsnko
9931175chrontimeGreek/Latin rootchronology</br> Latin wordsnko
9941177clinlean</br> bendGreek/Latin rootword-forming element meaning "slope</br> slant</br> inclineincline</br> decline</br> recline</br> clinometer</br> Latin wordsnko
9951180cardheartGreek/Latin rootcardio</br> Latin wordsnko
9961184curr</br> cursrunGreek/Latin rootcurrent</br> courier</br> Latin wordsnko
9971185catadown</br> against completely</br> intensive</br> according toGreek/Latin rootcatabatic wind(downslope)</br> catapult(throw against intensely) catastrophe(intense against what is expected)</br> catoptric(pertaining to mirrors)</br> cataclysm(flood=intensive washing)</br> cataclasm(great breaking down)</br> cathode(lower negative pole)</br> catheter(lets down liquid out of body)</br> catacomb(underground burial place)</br> Latin wordsnko
9981186caust</br> cautto burnGreek/Latin rootcaustic soda</br> Latin wordsnko
9991187cerebrbrainGreek/Latin rootcerebral</br> Latin wordsnko
10001188certsureGreek/Latin rootcertitude</br> certain</br> Latin wordsnko
10011189chrysgold</br> yellowGreek/Latin rootchrysthaniumLatin wordsnko
10021190cruccrossGreek/Latin rootcrucify</br> Latin wordsnko
10031193dectenGreek/Latin rootdecade</br> decennial</br> Latin wordsnko
10041195dermskinGreek/Latin rootdermatologistLatin wordsnko
10051198dignworthyGreek/Latin rootdignity</br> Latin wordsnko
10061200dormsleepGreek/Latin rootdormitory</br> dormant</br> Latin wordsnko
10071202dongiveGreek/Latin rootdonor</br> Latin wordsnko
10081203durharden</br> to last</br> lastingGreek/Latin rootdurable</br> Latin wordsnko
10091205equequalGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10101206fac</br> fact</br> fectmake</br> doGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10111207ferbear</br> carry/нести</br> передаватьGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10121208fidfaith</br> truthGreek/Latin rootfidelity</br> Latin wordsnko
10131209finendGreek/Latin rootfinish</br> Latin wordsnko
10141210flect</br>flexbendGreek/Latin rootdeflect</br> reflect</br> reflection</br> Latin wordsnko
10151213frag</br> fractbreakGreek/Latin rootfrag</br> fractify</br> frag</br> fract</br> frag</br> fractifications</br>Latin wordsnko
10161214fugflee</br>бежать</br> спасаться бегствомGreek/Latin rootfugitive</br> Latin wordsnko
10171215fuspour<br/Greek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10181216eout</br> awayGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10191217em</br> eninto</br> cover with</br> causeGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10201218en</br> ininsideGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10211219ergoworkGreek/Latin rootargon(a=not+ergon=work=>inert)</br>ergophobia(fear of work)</br>ergonomic=economic study of work</br>Latin wordsnko
10221220forcompletely (used to intensify the meaning of a word)Greek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10231221forein front of</br> previous</br> earlierGreek/Latin rootforehead</br> Latin wordsnko
10241223gestcarry</br> bringGreek/Latin rootgestation periodLatin wordsnko
10251224grad</br> gressstep</br> goGreek/Latin rootgradual</br> gradient</br> Latin wordsnko
10261227hydrwaterGreek/Latin rootanhydous</br> hydraulic</br> Latin wordsnko
10271228integer</br> integra</br> integrumentireGreek/Latin rootinteger</br> integral</br> intergrate</br> Latin wordsnko
10281229jectthrowGreek/Latin rooteject</br> reject</br> inject</br> Latin wordsnko
10291230junctmeet</br> joinGreek/Latin rootjunction</br> Latin wordsnko
10301231latto carry</br> to bear (correlation)/передаватьGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10311232leg</br> lig</br> lectchoose</br> gatherGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10321235logword</br> studyGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10331237luc</br> lumlightGreek/Latin rootluminary</br> lucifer</br> Latin wordsnko
10341239gonangleGreek/Latin rootpolygon</br> hexagon</br> Latin wordsnko
10351240grangrainGreek/Latin rootgranularLatin wordsnko
10361241helicspiral</br> circularGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10371242helisunGreek/Latin roothelium</br> heli-centric</br> Latin wordsnko
10381243hemo-<br> hemato-<br> emia-bloodGreek/Latin root anaemia:an=lack of blood<br> azotemia:azot=nitrogen in the blodd<br> glycemia:glyco=sugar in the blood<br> hematite:tite=stone, ie. bloodlike stone<br> hemoglobin:globule=red cells in blood<br> hemophilia:philia=loves (to shed) blood, ie. bluter<br> hemorrhage:rhage=breaking/tear, ie. losing a lot of blood<br> hemorrhoids:rhoos=stream, ie. stream of blood from veins (in rectal area)<br> hypoglycemia:hypo=under+glyc=sugar, d.h. low sugar level<br> leukemia:leukos =white cell accumulation in blood, ie. cancer<br> thalassemia:thalasse=sea, ie. an inherited blood disease common to those nations around hte mediterreanean sea<br> toxemia:toxon=toxic blood, ie. blood poisoning<br> uremia:disease of urine/urea in blood due to kidney malfunctioning<br>Latin wordsnko
10391244histotissueGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10401245judlawGreek/Latin rootjudicial</br> Latin wordsnko
10411246juvenyoungGreek/Latin rootjuvenile</br> Latin wordsnko
10421247lipfatGreek/Latin rootliposuction</br> lippid</br> Latin wordsnko
10431248isoequalGreek/Latin rootisobar</br> isometric</br> Latin wordsnko
10441249lactmilkGreek/Latin rootlactose</br> lactate</br> Latin wordsnko
10451250lud</br> lusplayGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10461251latersideGreek/Latin rootlateral</br> latitude</br> Latin wordsnko
10471252magngreatGreek/Latin rootmagnificent</br> Latin wordsnko
10481254marSeaGreek/Latin rootmaritime</br> marine</br> Latin wordsnko
10491256megalargeGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10501257mentmindGreek/Latin rootmental</br> Latin wordsnko
10511258mergplunge</br> sink/погружаться</br> тонутьGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10521261migrwanderGreek/Latin rootmigrate</br> emmigrate</br> migrant</br> Latin wordsnko
10531262mirLookGreek/Latin rootmirage</br> Latin wordsnko
10541265mot</br> movemoveGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10551266multmanyGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10561267mutchangeGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10571268myomuscleGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10581269mandorderGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10591270natbornGreek/Latin rootnational</br> natavity</br> native</br> Latin wordsnko
10601271navshipGreek/Latin rootnavigate</br> navigationLatin wordsnko
10611272negdenyGreek/Latin rootnegate</br> negative</br> Latin wordsnko
10621274novnewGreek/Latin rootnoveltyLatin wordsnko
10631275oculeyeGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10641276operworkGreek/Latin rootoperate</br> Latin wordsnko
10651277pater</br> patrifatherGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10661280pel</br> pulsedriveGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10671281pend</br> penshangGreek/Latin rootpending</br>pendant</br> Latin wordsnko
10681282petseekGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10691283petrstone</br> rockGreek/Latin rootFrom Peter "you are the rock that I will build my Church"</br> said Jesuspetrified</br> Latin wordsnko
10701286phonsoundGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10711287plicfold</br> bend/складывать</br> сгибатьGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10721289pon</br> posplace</br> putGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10731290potdrinkGreek/Latin rootpotable water</br> Latin wordsnko
10741291potenpowerfulGreek/Latin rootpotentate</br> potentLatin wordsnko
10751292prehend</br> prehenstake</br> graspGreek/Latin rootcomprehend</br> aprehend</br> Latin wordsnko
10761293protfirstGreek/Latin rootprototypeLatin wordsnko
10771295orthostraightGreek/Latin rootorthoate</br>orthodontist</br> Latin wordsnko
10781296narrtellGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10791297odpass</br> wayGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10801299pept</br> pepsdigestionGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10811300phytplant</br> growGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10821302plaud</br> plod</br> plaus</br> plosapprove</br> clapGreek/Latin rootapplaud</br> laudable</br> Latin wordsnko
10831303pulurgeGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10841304pugn</br> pungfightGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10851306pyrfireGreek/Latin rootpyromaniac</br> Latin wordsnko
10861307quer</br> quirask</br> seekGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10871308quis</br> quesguestGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10881309reg</br> rig</br> rectrule</br> governGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10891310rid</br> rislaughGreek/Latin rootridicule</br> Latin wordsnko
10901311ruptbreakGreek/Latin rootrupture</br> Latin wordsnko
10911312sacr</br> sanctholyGreek/Latin rootsacrement</br> sanctuaryLatin wordsnko
10921316sec</br> sectcutGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10931317sed</br> sid</br> sesssit</br> seatGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10941320servkeepGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10951321sistplace</br> standGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10961322solv</br> soluloosenGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10971324sophwisdomGreek/Latin rootsophomore</br>Latin wordsnko
10981325spec</br> spect</br> spiclook</br> appearGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
10991326spirbreatheGreek/Latin rootaspiration</br> expiration</br> Latin wordsnko
11001327stat</br> stabstandGreek/Latin rootstatic</br> stationary</br> Latin wordsnko
11011328string</br> strictbind/связыватьGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11021329stru</br> structbuildGreek/Latin rootstructure</br> Latin wordsnko
11031330sum</br> sumpttakeGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11041331radic</br> radixrootGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11051332rambranchGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11061333rub</br> rhodredGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11071334sanhealthGreek/Latin rootsanitatin</br> Latin wordsnko
11081336sclerhardGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11091338sonsoundGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11101339tang</br> ting</br> tact</br> tigtouchGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11111340teg</br> tectcoverGreek/Latin roottectonic plates</br> Latin wordsnko
11121343ten</br> tainhold</br> reachGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11131344termendGreek/Latin rootterminal</br> terminus</br> Latin wordsnko
11141345ter</br> terrland</br> earthGreek/Latin rootterresital</br> terraine</br> termite</br> Latin wordsnko
11151346thermheatGreek/Latin rootthermometer</br> thermal</br> therme</br> isotherm</br> Latin wordsnko
11161347tort</br> torstwistGreek/Latin roottorsion</br> Latin wordsnko
11171349tritrub/тереть</br>натиратьGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11181350trud</br> trusthrust/толкать</br> засовывать</br> выпадGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11191351umbrashadeGreek/Latin rootpenumbra</br> Latin wordsnko
11201352urbcityGreek/Latin rooturban</br> Latin wordsnko
11211353taxarrangementGreek/Latin roottaxomologist</br> Latin wordsnko
11221355vad</br> vasgoGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11231356val</br> vailbe strongGreek/Latin rootavail</br> Latin wordsnko
11241359verbwordGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11251362vinc</br> victconquerGreek/Latin rootvictor</br> victorious</br> vincible</br> Latin wordsnko
11261366volwish</br> willGreek/Latin rootvolunatary</br> Latin wordsnko
11271367vor</br> voureatGreek/Latin rootLatin wordsnko
11281368xen</br> xenoforeignGreek/Latin rootxenophobe</br> Latin wordsnko
11291369xerdryGreek/Latin rootxerox</br> Latin wordsnko
11301371allusion </br> illusion </br> delusionallusion=An allusion is a reference, direct or implied, to something or someone </br> illusion=An illusion, on the other hand, is something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.</br>A delusion is a false belief or opinionEasily confused wordsTry associating the beginning I in illusion with an eye, relating the term to optical illusions.</br>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 authors new book contains an allusion to mythological gods</br>A mirage is a type an optical illusion. </br>it was heartbreaking to witness my ailing grandmothers delusion that her deceased husband was alive.Easily confused wordsKhan
11311372demure </br> demurdemur=To express disagreement or refuse to do something </br> demure=Quiet and well behaved (especially of women and children)Easily confused wordsEven though she was of quiet demure, the secretary demurred to bring coffee for her bosEasily confused wordsKhan
11321373discreet </br> discretediscreet=Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret </br> discrete=Having a clear independent shape or form; separateEasily confused wordsSwiss banks are discreet -but do not insist that married couples each have their own discrete bank accountEasily confused wordsKhan
11331374disparage </br> disparatedisparage=To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them </br> disparate=Different in every wayEasily confused wordsThe formal manager and punk employee wore disparate clothing, but the manager never disparaged him in any wayEasily confused wordsKhan
11341375fortify </br> mortifyfortify=To strengthen something, especially in order to protect it / mortify=highly embrassmentEasily confused wordsEasily confused wordsKhan
11351376immure </br> inureimmure=Kept as a prisoner or closed away and out of sight </br> inure=If you suffer or experience something unpleasant, you become familiar with it and able to accept and bear itEasily confused wordsEasily confused wordsKhan
11361377inane </br> innateinane=Extremely silly or with no real meaning or importance </br> innate=A quality or abilitythat you were born with, not one you have learnedEasily confused wordsEasily confused wordsKhan
11371378incumbent </br> recumbentincumbent=The person who has or had a particular official position </br> recumbent=Lying downEasily confused wordsThe future incumbent went to his job interview in a recumbent bicyleEasily confused wordsKhan
11381379loath </br> loatheloath=To be unwilling to do something </br> loathe=To hate someone or somethingThe secretary was loath to do the filing and loathed her boss for insisting she did it Easily confused wordsKhan
11391380circumword-forming element meaning "around</br> round about</br> all around</br> on all sides</br>" from LatinLatrin PrefixCirca</br> circadian(about a day)</br> circuit</br> circumambient(surroundings)</br> circumambulate(to walk around)</br> circumbendibus(a round about way - round the bend)</br> circumcise (cut around)</br> circumcision</br> circumference</br> circumflex(sign bent around)</br> circumfluent(a fluid flowing around)</br> circumjacent(bordering on every side)</br> circumlocution(a round about way of speaking</br> elusive)</br> circumnavigate(sail around the globe)</br> circumpolar(surround one of the poles)</br> circumscribe(to make a circle around= to encompass)</br> circumspect(looking around from all sides=suspect</br> wary)</br> circumspection</br> circumstance</br> circumvent(to go around)</br> circumvolve(to turn or to cause to roll around)</br> circus</br>Latin wordsnko
11401381venal </br> venialvenal=A person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money <br / >venial=Describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgiveEasily confused wordsKhan
11411382contra</br> contro</br> counteragainstLatrin Prefixcounter productive</br> counter force</br> Latin wordsnko
11421383dedown</br> opposite of</br> away from</br> aboutLatrin Prefixdecline</br> descent</br> Latin wordsnko
11431384demihalfPrefixword-forming element meaning "half</br> half-sized</br> partial</br>" used in technical terms from Frenchdemigod</br>Latin wordsnko
11441385testify </br> testytestify=To speak seriously about something, especially in a court of law; to give or provide proof </br> testy=Easily annoyed and not patientEasily confused wordsKhan
11451386wraith </br> wrathwraith=A spirit of a dead person which is sometimes represented as a pale, transparent image of that person <br/ >wrath=Extreme angerEasily confused wordsKhan
11461387equiequalLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11471388e</br> ex</br> efout of</br> fromLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11481389extraout of</br> beyondLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11491390hypertoo muchLatrin Prefixhyper ventilate</br> Latin wordsnko
11501391hypotoo little</br> underLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11511392in</br> il</br> im</br> irinto</br> in</br> onLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11521393vindicate </br> vindictivevindicate=To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong <br /> vindictive=Having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgiveEasily confused wordsKhan
11531396neonewLatrin Prefixneoliberal</br> Latin wordsnko
11541397nonnotLatrin Prefixnon existant</br> Latin wordsnko
11551407reback</br> againLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11561408retrobackwardLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11571409seapart</br> awayLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11581410semihalfLatrin Prefixsemi circle</br> Latin wordsnko
11591412superabove</br> beyondLatrin Prefixsupercede</br> Latin wordsnko
11601415ultrabeyondLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11611416unnotLatrin PrefixLatin wordsnko
11621417unioneLatrin Prefixuniversal</br> Latin wordsnko
11631418viceinstead ofLatrin Prefixvice-governor</br> vice-roy</br> vice-captain</br> Latin wordsnko
11641420acious</br> cioushaving the quality ofLatin Suffixspacious</br> Latin wordsnko
11651424ate</br> ent</br> ant</br> anteone whoLatin Suffixsycophant</br>Latin wordsnko
11661429er</br> orone whoLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11671430escentbecomingLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11681432hoodstate ofLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11691433ic</br> idof</br> likeLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11701434il</br> ilecapable of beingLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11711436iouscharacterized byLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11721441monystate ofLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11731444ous</br> osefull ofLatin Suffixlachrymose(full of tears)</br> Latin wordsnko
11741445shipstate of</br> skillLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11751446somecharacteristic ofLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11761447tudestate ofLatin Suffixcertitude</br> Latin wordsnko
11771448wardin the direction ofLatin Suffixforward</br> backward</br> Latin wordsnko
11781449yfull ofLatin SuffixLatin wordsnko
11791450effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONSHowever , 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 wordsThe protesters wanted to effect change in the corrupt government and fight for a solution = bring about change BUT</br>, The protesters wanted to affect change = modify the intended changeEasily confused wordsMSU
11801451effect </br> affect EXCEPTIONShowever, affect can be used as a noun - Affect as a noun means feeling, emotion, or specific emotional response. Easily confused wordsThe patient had a flat affect throughout the therapy session. (he patient was in kind of a blah mood) Easily confused wordsMSU
11811452missivea written note; note or instruction sent by superior authoritynounSynonyms : command, noteAs soon as the general received the missive from his commander-in-chief, he launched an airstrike against the enemy.Common GREPrepscholar
11821453complaisant</br>complacent complaisant ="pleasing, obliging, gracious"</br>complacent = pleased with oneself, one's conditions, self-satisfied, often overly soadjectivecomplacent is often used to imply that one is TOO self-satisfied with oneself or with what one achieved - in the sense of "resting on one's laurels"Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was complacent with a 'B'</br>Because John is too complaisant in his willingness to please others, people often take advantage of himHomophonemerriam-webster
11831454akanthathornGreek/Latin roota subfrom of the Greek</br> PIE root "ac": be sharp</br> rise (out) to a point</br> pierce. acacia(african thorn bush)</br> acanthus (mediterreanian thorn tree)Root wordsSMB
11841455qualify1. be selectable for a position/job<br>2. Place a condition on a statement, limit the scope of a statementEasily confused wordsQualify is ONE OF THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES made in the GRE! <br> The GRE primarily has examples of the 2nd definition, ie. To place a condition on a statement.2a. I love living in San Francisco; however, the summers are very cold .<br>The latter, bold part however… qualifies or limits, my love for San Francisco. <br>You can also qualify a negative statement :<br>2b.I really dislike living in SF, because I cant even wear a T-shirt in summer…the restaurants are great though.Common GRE
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