GRE Vocabulary #2 Flashcards

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1
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permeate

A

to penetrate

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2
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audacity

A

boldness

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3
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indignant

A

angry especially as a result of something unjust or unworthy

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4
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implicit

A

implied

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5
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renaissance

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a rebirth or revival

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6
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superfluous

A

extra

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7
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litigate

A

to try in court

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vex

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to annoy

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9
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anomaly

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an irregularity

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10
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bereave

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to deprive or leave desolate especially through death

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connoisseur

A

an expert

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12
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corroborate

A

to confirm

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13
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frenetic

A

frantic

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14
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polemic

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a powerful argument made in refutation of something

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15
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synthesis

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the combining of parts to form a whole

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16
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feasible

A

able to be done

17
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forbear

A

to refrain from

18
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genre

A

an artistic class or category

19
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vindicate

A

to clear from all blame or suspicion

20
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conciliatory

A

making peace

21
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squalid

A

filthy

22
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inept

A

clumsy

23
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madatory

A

necessary

24
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disseminate

A

to spread widely

25
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eclectic

A

choosing the best from many sources

26
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idyllic

A

naturally peaceful

27
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pristine

A

unspoiled

28
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prodigy

A

an extremely talented child

29
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frugal

A

economical