GRE Flashcards
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apathetic
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Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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Veneration
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great respect
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Reverence
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great respect
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Apprehension
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Fear
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Luxuriant
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(of vegetation) Rich and profuse in growth; lush: “forests of dark, luxuriant foliage”; “luxuriant prose”.(of hair) Thick and healthy.
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anomaly
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Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
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lucid
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- Expressed clearly; easy to understand 2. Showing ability to think clearly
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precipitate
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- Cause (an event or situation, typically a bad one) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely2. Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration
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assuage
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- Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense 2. Satisfy (an appetite or desire)
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erudite
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Having or showing great knowledge or learning
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prodigal
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Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
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enigma
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- A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.2. A riddle or paradox.
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fervid
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- Intensely enthusiastic or passionate.2. Burning, hot, or glowing.
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placate
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Make (someone) less angry or hostile
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zeal
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Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
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abstain
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Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
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audacious
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Showing a willingness to take bold risks
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desiccate
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- Remove the moisture from (something, esp. food), typically in order to preserve it.2. Lacking interest, passion, or energy
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gullible
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Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
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laudable
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(of an action, idea, or goal) Deserving praise and commendation.
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pedant
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A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning
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vacillate
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Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
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adulterate
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Render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one.
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apathy
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Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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capricious
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
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corroborate
Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
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engender
Cause or give rise to
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ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time
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laconic
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) Using very few words
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loquacious
talkative
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pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
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propriety
1. The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.2. The details or rules of behavior considered correct
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volatile
(of a substance) Easily evaporated at normal temperatures
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myriad
a great number
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somber
gloomy
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quixotic
foolishly idealistic
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camaraderie
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
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infatuated
Be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for.
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omnipresent
1. (of God) Present everywhere at the same time; 2. Widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread
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brevity
1. Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; 2. Shortness of time
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shrewd
1. Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute; 2. (esp. of weather) Piercingly cold
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nonchalant
(of a person or manner) Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed
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adorn
Make more beautiful or attractive
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fidelity
1. Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support; 2. Sexual faithfulness to a spouse or partner
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valor
Great courage in the face of danger, esp. in battle
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opulence
luxury: wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
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prolific
1. (of a plant, animal, or person) Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring;2. (of an artist, author, or composer) Producing many works.
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gregarious
1. (of a person) Fond of company; sociable; 2. (of animals) Living in flocks or loosely organized communities
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pensive
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
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virulent
1. (of a disease or poison) Extremely severe or harmful in its effects; 2. (of a pathogen, esp. a virus) Highly infective.
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sequestration
1. The action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met; 2. The action of taking forcible possession of something; confiscation
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incarcerate
imprison
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chagrin
Feel distressed or humiliated
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elation
Great happiness and exhilaration
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pacifism
The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
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truncated
Shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end
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contend
Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)
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Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathetic
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great respect
Veneration
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great respect
Reverence
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Fear
Apprehension
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(of vegetation) Rich and profuse in growth; lush: "forests of dark, luxuriant foliage"; "luxuriant prose".(of hair) Thick and healthy.
Luxuriant
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Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
anomaly
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1. Expressed clearly; easy to understand2. Showing ability to think clearly
lucid
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1. Cause (an event or situation, typically a bad one) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely2. Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration
precipitate
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1. Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense2. Satisfy (an appetite or desire)
assuage
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Having or showing great knowledge or learning
erudite
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Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
prodigal
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1. A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.2. A riddle or paradox.
enigma
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1. Intensely enthusiastic or passionate.2. Burning, hot, or glowing.
fervid
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Make (someone) less angry or hostile
placate
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Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
zeal
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Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
abstain
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Showing a willingness to take bold risks
audacious
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1. Remove the moisture from (something, esp. food), typically in order to preserve it.2. Lacking interest, passion, or energy
desiccate
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Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
gullible
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(of an action, idea, or goal) Deserving praise and commendation.
laudable
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A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning
pedant
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Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
vacillate
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Render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one.
adulterate
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Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathy
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Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
capricious
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Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
corroborate
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Cause or give rise to
engender
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Lasting for a very short time
ephemeral
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(of a person, speech, or style of writing) Using very few words
laconic
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talkative
loquacious
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Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
pragmatic
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1. The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.2. The details or rules of behavior considered correct
propriety
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(of a substance) Easily evaporated at normal temperatures
volatile
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a great number
myriad
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gloomy
somber
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foolishly idealistic
quixotic
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Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
camaraderie
96
Be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for.
infatuated
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1. (of God) Present everywhere at the same time; 2. Widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread
omnipresent
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1. Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; 2. Shortness of time
brevity
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1. Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute; 2. (esp. of weather) Piercingly cold
shrewd
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(of a person or manner) Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed
nonchalant
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Make more beautiful or attractive
adorn
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1. Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support; 2. Sexual faithfulness to a spouse or partner
fidelity
103
Great courage in the face of danger, esp. in battle
valor
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luxury: wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
opulence
105
1. (of a plant, animal, or person) Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring;2. (of an artist, author, or composer) Producing many works.
prolific
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1. (of a person) Fond of company; sociable; 2. (of animals) Living in flocks or loosely organized communities
gregarious
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Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
pensive
108
1. (of a disease or poison) Extremely severe or harmful in its effects; 2. (of a pathogen, esp. a virus) Highly infective.
virulent
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1. The action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met; 2. The action of taking forcible possession of something; confiscation
sequestration
110
imprison
incarcerate
111
Feel distressed or humiliated
chagrin
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Great happiness and exhilaration
elation
113
The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
pacifism
114
Shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end
truncated
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Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)
contend
