GRE Verbal Flashcards
Abreast
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Accentuated
Made more prominenet or noticeable
Article seems accentuated
Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness
Alas, that guy has alacrity for atlanta trip
Ameliorate
Make something bad or unstatisfactory better
Arbitrary
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Assiduous
Showing great care and perseverance
That ass is assiduous towards getting a PhD
Banal
So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
Bucolic
Relating to the pleasant aspects of countryside and country life
Canny
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment
His canny nature saved the business deal
Caprice
A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
People have Caprice nature in Capri, Italy
Condone
Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue
Boss condoned that employee even though he is offensive
Copious
Abundant in supply or quantity
Corroborate
Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
A scientist corroborated another scientist
Cynicism
Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism