GRE 7 Flashcards

1
Q

euphemism

A

an inoffensive word that takes the place of an offensive one

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2
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exculpate

A

to clear from blame

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3
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exigent

A

urgent

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4
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exonerate

A

to clear from blame

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5
Q

fawn

A

exaggerated flattery

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6
Q

foment

A

to arouse or incite

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7
Q

garrulous

A

tending to talk a lot

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8
Q

gregarious

A

outgoing

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9
Q

guile

A

deceit

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10
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imperturbable

A

incapable of being disturbed

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11
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inchoate

A

disorganized

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12
Q

inimical

A

hostile

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13
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innocuous

A

harmless

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14
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insipid

A

lacking interest or flavor

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15
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intransigent

A

uncompromising

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16
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inundate

A

to overwhelm

17
Q

irascible

A

easily made angry

18
Q

laconic

A

using few words

19
Q

laud

A

praise

20
Q

loquacious

A

talkative