GRE - Study Sheet - Copy of Vocab (Articles) (1)

Question 1

discontent

Answer 1

lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances

Question 2

controversy

Answer 2

disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.

Question 3

anecdote

Answer 3

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Question 4

coalition

Answer 4

an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

Question 5

vigil

Answer 5

a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

Question 6

excruciate

Answer 6

torment (someone) physically or mentally.

Question 7

ventilation

Answer 7

1. the provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc. 2. public discussion or examination of an opinion, issue, or complaint.

Question 8

genial

Answer 8

friendly and cheerful.

Question 9

beleaguered

Answer 9

1. in a very difficult situation. 2. (of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender; besieged.

Question 10

acrimony

Answer 10

bitterness or ill feeling.

Question 11

bifrucation

Answer 11

the division of something into two branches or parts.

Question 12

dissonance

Answer 12

lack of harmony among musical notes.

Question 13

culmination

Answer 13

the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Question 14

manifestation

Answer 14

an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea.

Question 15

livid

Answer 15

1. furiously angry. 2. dark bluish gray in color.

Question 16

regulatory

Answer 16

serving or intended to regulate something.

Question 17

concede

Answer 17

1. admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it. 2. surrender or yield (something that one possesses).

Question 18

confluence

Answer 18

the junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.

Question 19

albeit

Answer 19

although.

Question 20

stagger

Answer 20

1. walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. 2. astonish or deeply shock.

Question 21

vicinity

Answer 21

the area near or surrounding a particular place.

Question 22

furtive

Answer 22

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

Question 23

abashed

Answer 23

embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Question 24

referendum

Answer 24

a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Question 25

demagogeury

Answer 25

political activity or practices that seek support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.