GRE Next 20 Most Popular Flashcards
1
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ABSTAIN
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to choose not to do something
2
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ADULTERATE
A
to make impure
3
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APATHY
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lack of interest or emotion
4
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AUDACIOUS
A
fearless and daring
5
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CAPRICIOUS
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changing one’s mind quickly and often
6
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CORROBORATE
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to provide supporting evidence
7
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DESICCATE
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to dry out thoroughly
8
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ENGENDER
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to produce, cause, or bring about
9
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EPHEMERAL
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lasting a short time
10
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GULLIBLE
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easily deceived
11
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HOMOGENOUS
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of a similar kind
12
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LACONIC
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using few words
13
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LAUD
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to give praise; to glorify
14
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LOQUACIOUS
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talkative
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MITIGATE
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to soften; to lessen
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PEDANT
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someone who shows off learning
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PRAGMATIC
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practical as opposed to idealistic
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PROPRIETY
A
correct behavior; obedience to rules and customs
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VACILLATE
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to sway physically; to be indecisive
20
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VOLATILE
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easily aroused or changeable; lively or explosive
