GRE Words Group 30 Flashcards
aberrant
deviating from what is normal or expected
abide
tolerate, follow, or accept
bravado
a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned
callow
young and inexperienced; immature
capitulate
surrender or give up resistance
cogitate
think deeply; ponder or reflect
deportment
behavior or manners
extemporize
improvise, especially in speech or performance
factious
causing division or disagreement
fallow
- (of farmland) not cultivated; barren
- (of a period of time) inactive
feint
a deceptive movement or action
flagrant
noticeably offensive; blatant
gratuitous
unwarranted; without justification
grovel
show submission or fear; beg for favor
indecorous
not in good taste; inappropriate or unseemly
intrigue
- a secret scheme or plot
- provoke interest in
nominal
- in name only
- insubstantial; insignificant
obdurate
stubborn; unyielding
obstreperous
noisy, unruly, or hard to control
odious
highly offensive; repugnant
plucky
showing courage or determination
precocious
showing advanced skills or development earlier than usual
remuneration
payment or compensation for services or work
slovenly
- untidy, especially in personal appearance
- without care; neglectful
soliloquy
a speech in a drama where a character talks to themselves, expressing inner thoughts
spurn
reject or refuse disdainfully
stolid
not easily moved or emotional
temerity
reckless boldness or audacity
tenuous
thin or weak
verve
energy, enthusiasm, or vigor
