GRE Words with Specific Meanings Week 4 Flashcards
Anachronism
A thing belonging to a period other than that in which it exists; an error in chronology.
Antipathy
A deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike
Burgeon
To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Cloister
A covered walk, typically in a religious institution; to seclude or shut away.
Dissonance
A lack of harmony or agreement; conflict
Equivocate
To use ambiguous language so to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Gregarious
Fond of company; sociable; living in flocks or groups.
Imperturbable
Unable to be upset or excited; calm
Lethargic
Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
Nostalgia
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.