GRE Words Group 30

Question 1

aberrant

Answer 1

deviating from what is normal or expected

Question 2

abide

Answer 2

tolerate, follow, or accept

Question 3

bravado

Answer 3

a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned

Question 4

callow

Answer 4

young and inexperienced; immature

Question 5

capitulate

Answer 5

surrender or give up resistance

Question 6

cogitate

Answer 6

think deeply; ponder or reflect

Question 7

deportment

Answer 7

behavior or manners

Question 8

extemporize

Answer 8

improvise, especially in speech or performance

Question 9

factious

Answer 9

causing division or disagreement

Question 10

fallow

Answer 10

1. (of farmland) not cultivated; barren
2. (of a period of time) inactive

Question 11

feint

Answer 11

a deceptive movement or action

Question 12

flagrant

Answer 12

noticeably offensive; blatant

Question 13

gratuitous

Answer 13

unwarranted; without justification

Question 14

grovel

Answer 14

show submission or fear; beg for favor

Question 15

indecorous

Answer 15

not in good taste; inappropriate or unseemly

Question 16

intrigue

Answer 16

1. a secret scheme or plot
2. provoke interest in

Question 17

nominal

Answer 17

1. in name only
2. insubstantial; insignificant

Question 18

obdurate

Answer 18

stubborn; unyielding

Question 19

obstreperous

Answer 19

noisy, unruly, or hard to control

Question 20

odious

Answer 20

highly offensive; repugnant

Question 21

plucky

Answer 21

showing courage or determination

Question 22

precocious

Answer 22

showing advanced skills or development earlier than usual

Question 23

remuneration

Answer 23

payment or compensation for services or work

Question 24

slovenly

Answer 24

1. untidy, especially in personal appearance
2. without care; neglectful

Question 25

soliloquy

Answer 25

a speech in a drama where a character talks to themselves, expressing inner thoughts

Question 26

spurn

Answer 26

reject or refuse disdainfully

Question 27

stolid

Answer 27

not easily moved or emotional

Question 28

temerity

Answer 28

reckless boldness or audacity

Question 29

tenuous

Answer 29

thin or weak

Question 30

verve

Answer 30

energy, enthusiasm, or vigor