GRE Words Group 23

Question 1

allusive

Answer 1

making indirect references or hints

Question 2

astute

Answer 2

having the ability to notice and understand things clearly

Question 3

commence

Answer 3

begin or start

Question 4

convalescent

Answer 4

recovering from illness or treatment

Question 5

curb

Answer 5

restrict or control

Question 6

decry

Answer 6

publicly criticize or condemn

Question 7

duress

Answer 7

compulsion by threat or force

Question 8

evoke

Answer 8

bring to mind or produce a reaction

Question 9

fawn

Answer 9

display exaggerated affection or flattery, usually to gain favor

Question 10

fret

Answer 10

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

Question 11

glib

Answer 11

fluent but insincere and shallow

Question 12

headstrong

Answer 12

determined to have one’s own way; stubborn

Question 13

intermittent

Answer 13

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

Question 14

ire

Answer 14

anger or wrath

Question 15

languid

Answer 15

1. casual and relaxed; slow
2. weak from disease or weariness

Question 16

lull

Answer 16

1. weak from disease or weariness
2. a brief pause or delay in activity

Question 17

mettlesome

Answer 17

spirited and brave

Question 18

mollify

Answer 18

calm or reduce the anger or anxiety of someone

Question 19

neutralize

Answer 19

counteract or cancel the effect of something

Question 20

nonplussed

Answer 20

unsure about what to say or do; confused

Question 21

precipitous

Answer 21

1. extremely steep
2. (of an action) done quickly and without care

Question 22

pretentious

Answer 22

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is actually possessed

Question 23

profound

Answer 23

(of a person or idea) having deep insight or knowledge

Question 24

propagate

Answer 24

spread or promote widely

Question 25

recourse

Answer 25

a source of help or strategies used in a difficult situation

Question 26

refute

Answer 26

prove to be wrong or false

Question 27

regress

Answer 27

return to a former or less developed state

Question 28

repercussion

Answer 28

an unintended consequence of an event or action

Question 29

replenish

Answer 29

fill something up again

Question 30

vigilant

Answer 30

keeping careful watch for dangers or difficulties