GRE Vocabulary #1 Flashcards
manifest
to make visible
conventional
customary
partisan
one who supports a particular person, cause, or idea
contentious
argumentative
lament
to mourn
allusion
a hint
arbiter
a judge
inherent
intrinsic
paradox
a true statement that contradicts itself
cynic
one who deeply distrusts human nature
exposition
explaining
consensus
unanimity
comprehensive
covering everything
sagacious
wise
precipitate
to happen abruptly
pervade
to spread throughout
discourse
to converse
conjure
to summon
sanction
authorize
genial
friendly
indulgent
lenient
inert
inactive
levee
an embankment designed to prevent he flooding of a river
erratic
unpredictable
luminous
glowing
abstinent
abstaining
placid
peaceful
exuberant
vigorous
impede
to hinder