GRE Key Words (1)

Question 1

Abridge

Answer 1

To shorten a piece of writing without losing its sense

Question 2

Compendium

Answer 2

A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject

Question 3

Cursory

Answer 3

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

Question 4

Curtail

Answer 4

To reduce in extent or quantity / impose a restriction on

Question 5

Synopsys

Answer 5

Brief summary of the major points of a subject or written work

Question 6

Terse

Answer 6

Sparing in the use of words / abrupt

Question 7

Apace

Answer 7

Swiftly, quickly

Question 8

Headlong

Answer 8

With the head foremost / headfirst; in a rush / with reckless haste

Question 9

Impetuous

Answer 9

Acting quickly without thought or care

Question 10

Abet

Answer 10

To encourage or assist someone into doing something wrong or committing a crime

Question 11

Ancillary

Answer 11

Supporting of the primary activities or operations of an organization or system

Question 12

Corroborate

Answer 12

To confirm or give support to a theory or finding

Question 13

Countenance

Answer 13

A person’s face / support / to admit as acceptable or possible

Question 14

Espouse

Answer 14

Adopt or support

Question 15

Munificent

Answer 15

Larger or more generous than necessary

Question 16

Stalwart

Answer 16

Loyal, reliable, hardworking

Question 17

Mainstay

Answer 17

The main thing supporting a system or phenomenon

Question 18

Bilious

Answer 18

Affected by nausea or vomiting / spiteful and bad tempered

Question 19

Dudgeon

Answer 19

Feeling offense or deep resentment

Question 20

Irascible

Answer 20

Easily angered

Question 21

Pettish

Answer 21

Childishly bad-tempered

Question 22

Petulant

Answer 22

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

Question 23

Pique

Answer 23

To draw interest / a feeling of irritation or resentment

Question 24

Querulous

Answer 24

Complaining in a petulant or whining manner

Question 25

Umbradge

Answer 25

Offense / annoyance