GRE Words Flashcards
mordant
biting or sharply critical in thought or expression
sedulous
paying attention to details; diligent
intransigent
refusing to compromise; stubborn
probity
the characteristic of having strong ethical standards
propriety
conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior
sensational
exaggerated for effect, often sacrificing accuracy
scintillating
brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty
veracity
conformity to truth or accuracy
virulent
extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious
volatile
likely to change unpredictably and quickly (usually for the worse)
heed
mind or regard with care; pay attention
judicious
having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking
lucid
clear and easy to understand
vexation
the state of being irritated or incensed
upbraid
criticize or scold severely
tepid
exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm
pithy
expressing ideas in a concise, meaningful manner
petulant
irritable or impatient, especially over minor issues
miserly
reluctant to spend or share; greedy
incessant
constant or unending (of something bad or unpleasant)
impugn
challenge the truth or honest of something
foolhardy
recklessly daring; careless
disingenuous
pretending to be sincere or straightforward
circumscribe
limit or restrict something narrowly
