answers high frequency gre nouns Flashcards by emine hreno

shike; the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

chicanery

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cozunme; the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations); separation into component parts; the termination of a meeting; dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure; the process of going into solution

dissolution

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surunceme; temporary cessation or suspension

abeyance

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koda; the closing section of a musical composition

coda

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uyumsuzluk; disagreeable sounds; the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience; a conflict of people’s opinions or actions or characters

dissonance

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kiskirtmak; a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion; verb stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick; urge with or as if with a goad; goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; give heart or courage to

goad

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oymak; the act of gouging; and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves; an impression in a surface (as made by a blow); verb force with the thumb; make a groove in; obtain by coercion or intimidation

gouge

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kabul toreni; an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing; a pier that provides a landing place on a river; a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

levee

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dusuncesizlik; a manner lacking seriousness; feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness

levity

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ozet; a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work; a publication containing a variety of works

compendium

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log; measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship’s speed through the water; a written record of events on a voyage (of a ship or plane); a written record of messages sent or received; a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches; the exponent required to produce a given number; large log at the back of a hearth fire; verb enter into a log, as on ships and planes; cut lumber, as in woods and forests

log

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belge; anything serving as a representation of a person’s thinking by means of symbolic marks; writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature); a written account of ownership or obligation; (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven

document

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soylev; a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion; verb deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

harangue

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heves; liveliness and eagerness

alacrity

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yucelik; liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

magnanimity

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isletmek; a person who is tricked or swindled; verb fool or hoax

dupe

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abarti; extravagant exaggeration

hyperbole

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numaradan hasta; someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity

malingerer

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usta; an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

connoisseur

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cekisme; a point asserted as part of an argument; the act of competing as for profit or a prize; a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

contention

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putperestlik; the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God; religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

idolatry

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duygu karmasasi; mixed feelings or emotions

ambivalence

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etki; capacity or power to produce a desired effect

efficacy

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yuzsuzluk; audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

effrontery

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baskalasim; a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft; the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals; a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

metamorphosis

anakronizm; an artifact that belongs to another time; a person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age; something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred

anachronism

bilmece; a difficult problem

conundrum

agit; a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

elegy

insanlari sevmeyen kimse; someone who dislikes people in general

misanthrope

anarsi; a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

anarchy

antipati; the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided; a feeling of intense dislike

antipathy

apati; the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally; an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

apathy

edep; propriety in manners and conduct

decorum

varsayilan; loss due to not showing up; act of failing to meet a financial obligation; an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified; loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid; verb fail to pay up

default

hurmet; a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; courteous regard for people's feelings; a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

deference

acemi; a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously; a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist; any new participant in some activity

neophyte

onama; official recognition or approval; official approval

approbation

agirbaslilik; steadiness of mind under stress

equanimity

uyusmazlik; the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate

incongruity

methiye; a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently; a formal expression of praise

eulogy

parasizlik; a state of extreme poverty or destitution

indigence

asagilama; a state of extreme dishonor; state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

opprobrium

hiciv; thunderous verbal attack

diatribe

ortmece; an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive

euphemism

catallanma; being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

dichotomy

cekingenlik; lack of self

diffidence

pate; the top of the head; liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned

pate

erdem ornegi; an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept; model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

paragon

mecburiyet; a pressing or urgent situation; a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

exigency

konudan ayrilma; wandering from the main path of a journey; a message that departs from the main subject; a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

digression

tahmin yurutme; an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations; (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values

extrapolation

mersiye; a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

dirge

kitlik; an insufficient quantity or number

paucity

tutku; a strong liking

penchant

destek; a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows; verb support and strengthen; prop up with a pillow or bolster; add padding to

bolster

tecrit; the state of being isolated or detached

insularity

yoksulluk; a state of extreme poverty or destitution

penury

kotulemek; the state of being held in low esteem; verb cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; damage the reputation of; reject as false; refuse to accept

discredit

tutarsizlik; a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; an event that departs from expectations

discrepancy

inatcilik; the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise

intransigence

sevk; feelings of great warmth and intensity; the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

fervor

parlatmak; the property of being smooth and shiny; verb polish and make shiny

burnish

bayrak; a conspicuously marked or shaped tail; emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design; stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones; a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device; flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green; a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.; plants with sword

flag

payanda; a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building; verb make stronger or defensible; reinforce with a buttress

buttress

hakaret; abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep

invective

dindarlik; righteousness by virtue of being pious

piety

kinama; verbal punishment; a severe scolding

castigation

yol; a proposed route of travel; a guidebook for travelers; an established line of travel or access

itinerary

katalizator; something that causes an important event to happen; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

catalyst

tutumluluk; prudence in avoiding waste

frugality

plastiklik; the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking

plasticity

halsizlik; weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy; a feeling of lack of interest or energy; a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

lassitude

bayagilik; a trite or obvious remark

platitude

bolluk; extreme excess

plethora

zoka; the metal bob of a plumb line; verb drop sharply

plummet

yerindelik; correct or appropriate behavior

propriety

karar; finding a solution to a problem; a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; analysis into clear

resolution

tepecik; a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease; an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod; the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil; a symbol of disgrace or infamy

stigma

gunah; the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit; the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata

transgression

gidermek; the trait of being resolute; a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote; verb find the solution; make clearly visible; cause to go into a solution; understand the meaning of; bring to an end; settle conclusively; reach a decision; reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

resolve

olcu; an individuals prescribed share of work; smallest American sandpiper; an unbroken period of time during which you do something; verb supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; subsist on a meager allowance

stint

gaddarlik; obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness

truculence

onsoz; a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose); verb make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document

preamble

kelime oyunu; an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections; verb argue over petty things; evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

quibble

payanda; a proud stiff pompous gait; brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression; verb to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

strut

haberci; a person who goes before or an ces the coming of another; a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction); an indication of the approach of something or someone

precursor

yaptirim; a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards; the act of final authorization; formal and explicit approval; official permission or approval; verb give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; give authority or permission to; give sanction to

sanction

celp kagidi; a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court; verb serve or summon with a subpoena

subpoena

tadini cikarmak; the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth; verb taste appreciatively; give taste to; derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; have flavor; taste of something

savor

durustluk; complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles

probity

varsayim; the cognitive process of supposing; a hypothesis that is taken for granted; a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

supposition

comlek kirigi; a broken piece of a brittle artifact

shard

kuskucu; someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

skeptic

yigin; a confused multitude of things; verb be immersed in; toss, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled way; roll around, "pigs were wallowing in the mud"

welter

sitem; a mild rebuke or criticism; disgrace or shame; verb express criticism towards

reproach

tirad; a speech of violent denunciation

tirade

fanatik; a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans; a fervent and even militant proponent of something

zealot

uyusukluk; a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

torpor

egilim; a disposition to behave in a certain way; a natural inclination; an inclination to do something

propensity

spektrum; broad range of related values or qualities or ideas or activities; an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave

spectrum