GRE Vocab C

Question 1

Canonical

Answer 1

1. According to or ordered by canon law
2. Accepted as being accurate and authoritative

Question 2

Capricious

Answer 2

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour

Question 3

Castigate

Answer 3

Reprimand someone severely

Question 4

Catalyst

Answer 4

1. A sibstance that accelerates a chemical reaction
2. A person or thing that precipitates an event (noun)

Question 5

Catalyst

Answer 5

1. A sibstance that accelerates a chemical reaction
2. A person or thing that precipitates an event (noun)

Question 6

Caustic

Answer 6

1. Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
2. Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

Question 7

Censure

Answer 7

1. Express severe disaproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement (verb)
2. The expression of formal disapproval (noun)

Question 8

Chauvinism

Answer 8

1. Exaggerated or aggressive patriotism
2. Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group or gender

Question 9

Clamor

Answer 9

1. A loud and confused noise, especiammy that of people shouting vehemently (noun)
2. (Of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently

Question 10

Clinch

Answer 10

1. Confirm or settle (a contract or bargain) (verb)
2. Grapple at close quarters, especially (of boxers) so as to be too closemy engaged for full-arm blows (verb)
3. A struggle or scuffle at close quarters (noun)

Question 11

Coalesce

Answer 11

1. Come together to form one mass or whole

Question 12

Cogent

Answer 12

1. (Of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

Question 13

Commensurate

Answer 13

1. Corresponding in size or degree; proportion

Question 14

Complacent

Answer 14

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or ones achievements

Question 15

Conciliatory

Answer 15

1. Intended or likely to placate or pacify

Question 16

Concur

Answer 16

1. Be of the same opinion; agree
2. Happen or occur at the same time

Question 17

Condone

Answer 17

1. Accept and allow (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue
2. Approve or sanction (something), especially with reluctance

Question 18

Confer

Answer 18

1. Grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)
2. Have discussions; exchange opinions

Question 19

Console

Answer 19

1. Console de jeux (ou pareil)
2. Consoler

Question 20

Constrict

Answer 20

1. Make narrower, especially by encircling pressure
2. Become narrower
3. Inhibit or restrict

Question 21

Construe

Answer 21

1. Intepret (a word or action) in a particumar way
2. Analyze the syntax of (text, sentence, or word)

Question 22

Contentious

Answer 22

1. Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
2. Involving heated argument

Question 23

Conundrum

Answer 23

1. A confusing and difficult problem or question
2. A question asked for amusement, typic1lly one with a pun in its answer; a riddle

Question 24

Conversant

Answer 24

1. Familiar with or knowledgeable about something

Question 25

Convoluted

Answer 25

1. (Especially of an argument, story or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow (opp of cogent) 2. Intricately folded, twisted or coiled

Question 26

Corroborrate

Answer 26

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

Question 27

Countenance

Answer 27

1. A person's face or facial expression (noun) 2. Support or approval (noun) 3. Admit as acceptable or possible (verb)

Question 28

Counterpoint

Answer 28

1. An argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the main element 2. The art or technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules

Question 29

Covert

Answer 29

1. Not openly acknowledged or displayed 2. A thicket in which a game can hide

Question 30

Crafty

Answer 30

Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods

Question 31

Craven

Answer 31

Contemptibly lacking in courage, cowardly

Question 32

Credulous

Answer 32

Havingor showing too great a readiness to believe things (gullible)

Question 33

Crescendo

Answer 33

1. The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound 2. A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music 3. An increase in loudness or intensity

Question 34

Cynical

Answer 34

1. Believing that people are motivated by self interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity 2. Concerned only with ones interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them