Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

GRE book words > Essential Words XVI > Flashcards

Essential Words XVI Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
GRE® Vocabulary flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards
1
Q

Torpor

A

Sluggishness, lethargy, or apathy; a period of inactivity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Torrid

A

Very hot, parching, burning; passionate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Tractable

A

Easily controlled or managed, docile; easily shaped or molded

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Transitory

A

Temporary, short-lived, not lasting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Trifling or trifle

A

Trivial, not very important; so small as to be unimportant; frivolous, shallow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Trite

A

Lacking freshness and originality, lacking effectiveness due to overuse, cliché

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Ubiquitous

A

Existing everywhere at the same times

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Undermine

A

Weaken, cause to collapse by digging away at the foundation (of a building or an argument); injure or attack in a secretive or underhanded way

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Underscore

A

Emphasize (or, literally, to underline text)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Unearth

A

Dig up, uncover, expose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Unequivocal

A

Unambiguous, clear, absolute; having only one possible meaning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Unprecedented

A

Never before known or seen, without having happened previously

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Unseemly

A

Improper, inappropriate, against the rules of taste or politeness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Vacillate

A

Waver in one’s mind or opinions, be indecisive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Venerate

A

Revere, regard with deep respect and awe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Veracity

A

Truthfulness, accuracy; habitual adherence to the truth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Verbose

A

Wordy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Viable

A

Capable of living; practical, workable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Vintage

A

Related to items of high quality from a previous era, old-fashioned, antique; the wine of a particular year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Virtual

A

Existing only in the mind or by means of a computer network; existing in results or in essence but not officially or in name

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Vituperate

A

Verbally abuse, rebuke or criticize harshly

22
Q

Volatile

A

Varying, inconstant, fleeting; tending to violence, explosive

23
Q

Warranted

A

Justified, authorized (warrant can mean to justify or a justification, but can also mean to vouch for or guarantee)

24
Q

Wary

A

Watchful, motivated by caution, on guard against danger

25
Q

Whereas

A

While on the contrary, considering that

26
Q

Whimsical

A

Marked or motivated by whims (odd, fanciful ideas); erratic, unpredictable

27
Q

Wily or wiles

A

Crafty, cunning, characterized by tricks or artifice

28
Q

Zeal

A

Great fervor or enthusiasm for a cause, person, etc.; tireless diligence in furthering that cause; passion, ardor

29
Q

Zenith

A

High point, culmination

30
Q

Abase

A

Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or esteem

31
Q

Abeyance

A

Temporary suspension, inactivity

32
Q

Abreast

A

Side-by-side (with preposition of); keeping up with, staying aware of, or remaining equal in progress with.

33
Q

Abscission

A

Cutting off; sudden termination; the separation of leaves, petals, or other parts from a plant or animal

34
Q

Abscond

A

Depart suddenly and secretively

35
Q

Abyss

A

A deep and vast space or cavity; anything profound or infinite

36
Q

Accede

A

Agree, give consent; assume power

37
Q

Accretion

A

Gradual increase; an added part or addition

38
Q

Acerbic

A

Sour; harsh or severe

39
Q

Acidulous

A

Slightly acid or sour; sharp or caustic

40
Q

Acumen

A

Keen, quick, accurate insight or judgment

41
Q

Adulterate

A

Make impure by adding inappropriate or inferior ingredients

42
Q

Adumbrate

A

Give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal only partially; obscure

43
Q

Aerie

A

Dwelling or fortress built on a high place; the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, built on a mountain or cliff

44
Q

Albeit

A

Although, even though

45
Q

Aloof

A

Distant physically or emotionally; reserved; indifferent

46
Q

Amalgamate

A

Blend, merge, or unite

47
Q

Ameliorate

A

Improve; make better or more bearable

48
Q

Amortize

A

Gradually pay off a debt, or gradually write off an asset

49
Q

Anachronism

A

Something that is not in its correct historical time; a mistake in chronology, such as by assigning a person or event to the wrong time period

50
Q

Analgesia

A

Pain relief; inability to feel pain

GRE book words (59 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions