GRE Vocab 001-30 - Ielts Resources Flashcards
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Acrimonious to
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- acrimonious describes something marked by strong resentment, bitterness, or hostility
- The acrimonious debate between the two political candidates escalated into personal attacks, leaving no room for constructive discussion.
- After the acrimonious breakup, they couldn’t stand to be in the same room, exchanging bitter words and icy glares.
- The acrimonious legal battle over the inheritance tore the family apart, revealing deep-seated resentment and animosity.
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Benignant to
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- benignant describes something kind, gentle, and favorable
- The benignant smile of the elderly librarian welcomed every visitor to the cozy reading nook.
- The benignant climate in the coastal town made it an ideal destination for retirees seeking a peaceful life.
- Her benignant advice to the struggling artist encouraged him to keep pursuing his passion despite setbacks.
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Inconsequential To
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- inconsequential refers to something that lacks significance or importance.
- The minor typo in the report was inconsequential, as it didn’t affect the overall meaning or clarity of the content.
- In the grand scheme of things, the disagreement over office decor seemed inconsequential compared to the larger organizational challenges.
-The cashier’s error in giving me an extra penny in change felt inconsequential, but it made me smile nonetheless.
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Deviant From
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- deviant from implies a departure from the usual or expected path
- The artist’s unique style was deviant from the traditional norms of classical painting, captivating viewers with its unconventional approach.
- The experimental chef’s fusion cuisine was deviant from the standard recipes, blending unexpected flavors and textures.
- The student’s thought-provoking essay was deviant from the typical academic discourse, challenging established ideas and sparking debate.
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Ancient Mesopotomiaus
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- Ancient Mesopotamia was a rich and influential civilization that left behind remarkable art, technology, and cultural achievements
- Ancient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the “land between two rivers,” flourished along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians left their indelible mark on history
- The White Temple and Great Ziggurat of Uruk, located in present-day Iraq, stand as remarkable examples of Ancient Mesopotamian architecture and religious devotion.
- Cuneiform writing, the earliest known script, emerged in Ancient Mesopotamia, allowing for the recording of laws, literature, and administrative records on clay tablets.
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Grain Production
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- Wheat is a major contributor to global grain production, with countries like the United States, China, and India leading the way.
- The record-breaking corn harvest in the Midwest significantly boosted overall grain production this year.
- Rice paddies play a crucial role in Asian economies, supporting substantial grain production and providing staple food for millions of people.
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Inured To
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- Inured to means being accustomed or desensitized to something, often due to repeated exposure or experience. It implies that the person no longer reacts strongly to a particular situation or stimulus.
-After years of working in the emergency room, the nurse became inured to the sight of blood and trauma.
- Growing up in a noisy city, she had become inured to the constant honking of car horns.
-The soldiers’ rigorous training had made them inured to extreme weather conditions and physical hardships.
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Grow Accustomed to
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- Grow accustomed to means becoming familiar with or adjusted to something through repeated exposure or experience. It implies a process of adaptation or habituation
- Over time, the new employee grew accustomed to the fast-paced work environment and demanding deadlines.
- After moving to a different country, she gradually grew accustomed to the local customs and way of life.
- Despite the initial discomfort, the astronaut eventually grew accustomed to the weightlessness of space.
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Lackluster
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- Lackluster describes something that is dull, unimpressive, or lacking in excitement or quality.
- The performance of the new smartphone was lackluster, failing to impress consumers with its outdated features.
- Despite the team’s high expectations, their lackluster effort on the field resulted in a disappointing loss.
- The movie received lackluster reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the acting uninspired.
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Poised
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- Poised describes a state of readiness, balance, or composure, often in anticipation of an important event or decision.
- The young pianist stood on stage, poised and ready to captivate the audience with her performance.
- Despite the challenging circumstances, the team remained poised, demonstrating unwavering confidence and determination.
- As the negotiations reached a critical point, both parties were poised for a breakthrough in the peace talks.
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Repulsive
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- Repulsive describes something that evokes strong feelings of disgust, aversion, or revulsion.
- The stench from the garbage dump was repulsive, making it impossible to linger nearby.
- The gruesome scene in the horror movie was so repulsive that some viewers had to look away.
- The slimy texture of the overripe fruit was utterly repulsive, causing an involuntary shudder.
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Inveterate
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- Inveterate refers to a deeply ingrained habit or behavior that is difficult to change or overcome.
- The inveterate coffee drinker couldn’t start their day without a strong cup of espresso.
- Despite numerous attempts to quit, his inveterate smoking habit persisted.
- The inveterate gambler was drawn to the casino like a moth to a flame.
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Timorous
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- Timorous describes a state of fearfulness, nervousness, or hesitation, often associated with a lack of confidence or boldness.
- The timorous deer froze in its tracks, wary of any sudden movement.
- Her timorous voice barely carried across the room during the public speaking event.
- The timorous explorer hesitated at the edge of the dark cave, uncertain of what lay within.
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Turgid
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- Turgid describes something that is excessively verbose, inflated, or swollen, often lacking clarity or conciseness.
- The turgid prose of the academic paper made it challenging to extract the main points.
- His turgid speech during the conference bored the audience to the point of drowsiness.
- The novel’s turgid descriptions weighed down the plot, hindering its flow.
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Oscillating
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- Oscillating refers to a repetitive back-and-forth movement or fluctuation around a central point or axis.
- The pendulum in the grandfather clock kept oscillating back and forth, marking the passage of time.
- The stock market showed oscillating trends, with prices rising one day and plummeting the next.
- The fan’s oscillating motion helped distribute cool air evenly throughout the room.
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Repatriate
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- Repatriate refers to the act of returning someone or something to their home country or place of origin.
- The government worked tirelessly to repatriate citizens stranded abroad during the pandemic, arranging special flights for their safe return.
- After years of living overseas, she decided it was time to repatriate and reconnect with her roots.
- The museum exhibited artifacts that had been repatriated from foreign collections, restoring them to their country of origin.
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Commander
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- A commander is a person in authority who directs, leads, or oversees a group, organization, or military unit.
- The commander led the troops into battle, rallying them with unwavering courage.
- As the spaceship’s commander, she made critical decisions during the interstellar mission.
- The police commander coordinated the search operation to apprehend the fugitive.
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Extradite
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- Extradite refers to the legal process of surrendering an accused or convicted individual to another jurisdiction, typically at the request of the country seeking their return.
- The government sought to extradite the fugitive from the neighboring country to face trial for financial crimes.
- The international treaty allowed for the extradition of criminals who had fled across borders.
- The court ruled in favor of extraditing the suspect to the requesting nation for prosecution.
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Interdict
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- Interdict refers to a formal prohibition, restriction, or legal order that prevents certain actions or activities.
- The government imposed an interdict on the sale of certain substances due to their harmful effects on public health.
- The court issued an interdict preventing the company from disclosing confidential trade secrets to its competitors.
- During wartime, military forces may interdict enemy supply lines to weaken their logistical support.
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Expurgate
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- Expurgate means to remove or censor objectionable or harmful content from a text, document, or work of literature.
- The editor was instructed to expurgate any offensive language from the manuscript before publication.
- The school library expurgated certain books to ensure they were age-appropriate for young readers.
- The historian discovered that portions of the ancient text had been deliberately expurgated by previous scribes.
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Appropriate
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- Appropriate means suitable, fitting, or proper for a particular context or purpose.
- The teacher reminded the students to appropriate their time wisely during the exam.
- Wearing casual attire to a formal event would not be appropriate.
- The company’s decision to donate to local charities was seen as an appropriate use of their resources.
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surefire
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- Surefire describes something that is guaranteed to be successful or effective.
- The new marketing strategy was a surefire way to boost sales and attract more customers.
- His surefire recipe for chocolate chip cookies never failed to impress guests.
- The team’s surefire defensive tactics secured their victory in the championship game.
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incisive circumcise
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- Incisive refers to sharpness or keen insight, while circumcise specifically means the surgical removal of the foreskin from the male penis.
- The surgeon’s incisive skill allowed for a precise and painless circumcision procedure.
- Her incisive critique of cultural practices questioned the necessity of circumcise rituals.
- The incisive journalist investigated the controversies surrounding circumcision in various communities.
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morpho
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- Morpho refers to a large tropical butterfly, with the male having bright blue iridescent wings.
- The fabulous blue morpho butterfly uses its iridescence to its advantage: When a predator approaches, the butterfly can flutter its wings rapidly to create flashes of light that may startle the hunter.
- The blue morpho, along with more than 30 other species of butterfly, is pretty easy to spot due to its vivid coloration.
- The word morpho originates from modern Latin and is derived from the Greek epithet “Morphō,” associated with the goddess Aphrodite.
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voli
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circum
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trans
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cise or cide
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-cide is a combining form that means “the act of killing”. It is commonly used in nouns related to various forms of killing or destruction.
Examples:
Genocide: The systematic extermination of a particular ethnic, racial, or religious group.
Homicide: The killing of one person by another.
Insecticide: A substance used to kill insects.
-cise is not as common as -cide, but it is also a combining form. It means “cut” or “cutting”.
Examples:
Incisive: Describing something that is sharp, keen, or perceptive.
Precise: Referring to something that is exact, accurate, or well-defined.
Excise: To remove or cut out, especially surgically.
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Interoperability
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- Interoperability refers to the ability of different computer systems, software, or equipment to exchange and make use of information effectively.
- Manufacturers are not obliged to ensure the interoperability of their products, but it is essential for seamless user experiences.
- These databases run on a wide range of systems, but there is very little interoperability between them.
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tweak the lighting
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- Tweaking the lighting refers to making small adjustments or changes to the lighting conditions, such as brightness, color, or positioning, to achieve a desired effect or mood in a room or environment
- She likes to tweak her recipes to perfection.
- We tweaked the design to make it more user-friendly.
- He will be tweaking the code to improve its efficiency.
