199 Words for GMAT SET 2 (30 words)

Question 1

phlegmatic

Answer 1

(adj) not easily excited to action or display of emotion; self-possessed, clam, or composed

Question 2

abeyance

Answer 2

(noun) temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension

Question 3

aberrant

Answer 3

(adj) departing from the right, normal, or usual course; exceptional

Question 4

umbrage

Answer 4

(noun) offense, annoyance or displeasure; the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt or hostility

Question 5

partisan

Answer 5

(noun) an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially one that shows a biased emotional allegiance

Question 6

lassitude

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(noun) weariness of body or mind from strain; a condition of indolent indifference

Question 7

apposite

Answer 7

(adj) suitable, well-adapted, pertinent, relevant or apt

Question 8

salubrious

Answer 8

(adj) favorable to or promoting heath

Question 9

reprobate

Answer 9

(adj) morally depraved, unprincipled, or bad; rejected by God and beyond hope of salvation

Question 10

castigate

Answer 10

(verb) to criticize or reprimand severely, or punish in order to correct

Question 11

chicanery

Answer 11

(noun) tricky or deception by quibbling or sophistry

Question 12

recondite

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(adj) dealing with very profound or difficult subject matter; beyond ordinary knowledge or understanding

Question 13

imperious

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(adj) domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial or overbearing

Question 14

laud

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(verb) to praise, extol

Question 15

reverent

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(adj) feeling, exhibiting or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful

Question 16

pedestrian

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(adj) lacking in vitality, imagination or distinction; commonplace or dull

Question 17

impecunious

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(adj) having little or no money; penniless, poor

Question 18

sedulous

Answer 18

(adj) diligent in application or attention; persistently or carefully maintaned

Question 19

mollify

Answer 19

(verb) to soften in feeling or temper; pacify or appease; reduce or soften

Question 20

perfidious

Answer 20

(adjective)

deliberately faithless, treacherous or deceitful

Question 21

torpid

Answer 21

(adjective) inactive or sluggish; slow; dull or lethargic

Question 22

objective

Answer 22

(noun) something that one’s efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; a purpose, goal or target

Question 23

sanguine

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(adjective) cheerfully optimistic or confident; reddish, ruddy

Question 24

moot

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(adjective) open to discussion or debate; doubtful

Question 25

mitigate

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(verb) to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate

Question 26

astute

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(adjective) of keen penetration or discernment; clever or shrewd

Question 27

obtuse

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(adjective) not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; dull

Question 28

sycophant

Answer 28

(noun) a person who uses flattery to win favor; one who fawns, a toady

Question 29

nefarious

Answer 29

(adjective) extremely wicked or villainous; iniquitous

Question 30

clandestine

Answer 30

(adjective) characterized by secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception