GRE VOCAB 13 Flashcards
1
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doggerel
A
poor verse
2
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dogmatic
A
stating opinions without proof
3
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dross
A
waste; worthless matter
4
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effete
A
overrefined; decadent
5
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effrontery
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shameless boldness; presumptuousness
6
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Elysian
A
like Elysian fields from Homer’s Odyssey; blissful, delightful
7
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emollient
A
soothing, mollifying
8
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enervate
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to weaken
9
Q
equable
A
steady, unvarying, serene
10
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equitable
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fair, just, impartial
11
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epistemology
A
branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge
12
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estimable
A
admirable, possible to estimate
13
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equanimity
A
composure, calmness
14
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essay
A
to make an attempt
15
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evince
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to show plainly, be an indication of
16
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execrable
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detestable, abhorrent
17
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exhort
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to urge by strong appeals
18
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exigency
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crisis; urgent requirements
19
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expatiate
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to speak or write at length
20
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vapid
A
lacking life
21
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exact
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v. force payment of; demand and obtain by authority
