Gre A Basic

Question 1

Abate

Answer 1

To become less intense or widespread; to decrease in force or intensity

To reduce, can be used in many contexts

Question 2

Abdicate

Answer 2

To renounce or give up a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner

Question 3

Aberrant

Answer 3

Deviating from the normal or typical, somzthing abnormal and contradictory to what ppl’s idea of how things should be

Question 4

Abhor

Answer 4

To regard with disgust and hatred ; to detest

Question 5

Abrasive

Answer 5

Capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding (of a person or manner) showing little concern for the heelings of others

Question 6

Abridge

Answer 6

To shorten (a book, movie, speech or text) without losing the sense

Abréger

Question 7

Abstain

Answer 7

To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something

Question 8

Acme

Answer 8

The point at which someone or somzthing is best, perfect or most successful

Question 9

Admonish

Answer 9

To warn or reprimand someone firmly
(Se faire gronder)

Question 10

Affable

Answer 10

Friendly, good natured, or easy to talk to

Question 11

Affectation

Answer 11

Behaviour, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to express

Question 12

Aggrandize

Answer 12

To increase the power, status, or wealth of; to enhance the reputationof someone beyond what is justified by the facts

Question 13

Alacrity

Answer 13

Brisk and cheerful readiness

Question 14

Ambivalent

Answer 14

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Describes either a person having contradictory feelings, or the feelings themselves

Question 15

Analogous

Answer 15

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared

Question 16

Anoint

Answer 16

1. To smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
2. To choose someone as a successor to or leading candidate for a position

Question 17

Antagonize

Answer 17

To cause someone to become hostile

Question 18

Apathy

Answer 18

Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern

Question 19

Apocryphal

Answer 19

(Talking about a story or a statement) of doubtful authencity, although widely circulated as being true (adjective)
Talks about an often repeated tale that is most likely not true

Question 20

Arcane

Answer 20

Understood by a few; mysterious or secret

Question 21

Archaic

Answer 21

1. Very old or old fashioned
2. (Of a word or a style of language) no longer in everyday use but sometimes used to impart an old fashioned flavour

Question 22

Arduous

Answer 22

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Question 23

Artless

Answer 23

1. Without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple
2. Without guile or deception; innocent and simple

Question 24

Ascertain

Answer 24

To find out for certain; make sure of

Question 25

Ascetic

Answer 25

1. Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence 2. A person who lives an austere and simple life

Question 26

Assuage

Answer 26

1. To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense 2. To satisfy (an appetite or desire)

Question 27

Audacious

Answer 27

1. Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks 2. Showing an impudent lack of respects

Question 28

Augment

Answer 28

To make somzthing bigger by adding to it; increasd

Question 29

Austere

Answer 29

1. Severe or strict in manner, attitude or appearance 2. (Of living conditions or way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic (adj) 3. Having an extremely plain and simplz style or appearance; unadorned (adj)

Question 30

Aver

Answer 30

To state or assert to be the case

Question 31

Avid

Question 32

Avid

Answer 32

1. Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something 2. Having an eager desire for something