GRE Words with Specific Meanings Week 4 Flashcards

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Anachronism

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A thing belonging to a period other than that in which it exists; an error in chronology.

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Antipathy

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A deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike

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Burgeon

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To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

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Cloister

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A covered walk, typically in a religious institution; to seclude or shut away.

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Dissonance

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A lack of harmony or agreement; conflict

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Equivocate

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To use ambiguous language so to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

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Gregarious

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Fond of company; sociable; living in flocks or groups.

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Imperturbable

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Unable to be upset or excited; calm

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Lethargic

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Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic

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Nostalgia

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A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

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