GREwordlist II Flashcards
dally
To act playfully. To waste time.
dearth
Scarcity. An inadequate supply.
debase
To lower in character, quality, or value. Degrade.
debauch
Seduce. Corrupt.
debilitate
To weaken.
debutante
A young woman making her formal entrance into society.
decadence
Deterioration. Decline.
decapitate
Behead.
decorous
Proper. Correct. Seemly.
decry
To express strong disapproval of.
deference
Courteous, respectful regard for another’s wishes. Honor.
defile
To make filthy. Pollute. Contaminate.
definitive
Conclusive.
deft
Quick and neat in action. Dexterous.
defunct
Dead. Extinct.
deleterious
Harmful.
deluge
Flood. To overwhelm.
demagogue
A person who appeals to the emotions of people in order to gain political power.
demean
To behave. Degrade. Debase.
demise
Lease. Death.
demur
To take exception. To object, question or oppose.
denigrate
defame. To case aspersions on.
denounce
To accuse.
depict
To represent. To describe.
deplete
To exhaust. To use up.
deplore
To feel or express grief for. To regret.
deploy
To spread out in order for battle.
deprave
Corrupt. Pervert.
deprecate
To express disapproval of. Belittle.
deride
Ridicule.
desecrate
Profane. To abuse something sacred.
desiccate
Dry. Dehydrate.
despondent
Depressed. Dejected.
destitute
Very pool. Lacking something needed.
desultory
Passing aimlessly from one thing to another.
devoid
Empty. Void.
diabolical
Devilish.
diaphanous
Sheer. Translucent. Delicate.
diatribe
Abusive speech or writing.
dichotomy
A division into two parts.
dictum
Popular saying.
didactic
Intended to instinct or teach a moral lesson.
dilapidated
Fallen into partial ruin or decay.
dilettante
A person having a superficial interest. Amateur.
disabuse
To free from error.
disburse
To pay out.
disconsolate
Cheerless. Hopelessly sad.
discursive
Rambling. Passing from one topic to another.
disdain
Contempt. Scorn.
disingenuous
Lacking in candor. Deceptive.
disinterested
Unbiased.
disparage
Degrade. Belittle.
disparate
Distinct in quality or character.
dispirit
Depress. Discourage.
dissemble
To hide under or to pretend.
disseminate
Distribute.
dissuade
To persuade someone to alter original intentions.
distend
Expand. Swell.
distraught
Distressed. Very worried.
divest
Strip. To get rid of.
docile
Easily taught. Tractable.
dogmatic
Certain.
doldrums
Dull.
domineering
To rule in an arrogant matter. To be overbearing.
dormant
Inactive.
dotage
Mental decline esp. in old age.
dour
Stern. Harsh.
droll
Having a humorous or odd quality.
dulcet
Pleasing to the ear. Agreeable. Soothing.
duplicity
The disguising of true intentions by deceptive words or actions.
duress
Violence by threat.
ebb
To recede. Decline.
ebullient
Boiling. Agitated. Exuberant.
eclectic
Selecting best of varied sources.
edify
Instruct morally.
efface
To obliterate or obscure as if by rubbing out. Erase. Delete.
effigy
Image. Crude figure of a hated person.
effrontery
Shameless. Boldness.
effulgent
Brilliant.
egregious
Notably bad. Grossly wrong.
egress
Exit.
elegy
A song, poem or speech expressing grief for the dead.
elicit
To draw out of force. Evoke. Extort.
elucidate
Make clear. Clarify.
emaciate
To become very thin.
emancipate
Liberate.
embroil
To throw into confusion. To involve in conflict or difficulties.
emend
To correct by altering the text of.
emulate
To strive to equal or excel. Imitate.
encomium
High or glowing praise.
encumber
Burden.
endemic
Restricted to a particular place.
enervate
To weaken.
engender
Create. Generate.
enjoin
Command. Order.
ennui
Boredom.
enthrall
Enslave. To hold spellbound. Mesmerize.
entreat
To ask urgently.
ephemeral
Short-lived.
epicure
Gourmet.
epigram
A short witty poem or saying.
epithet
A characterizing and often abusive word or phrase.
equanimity
Composure.
equitable
Fair.
equivocate
Make ambiguous.
erode
To diminish or destroy gradually.
errant
Wandering.
erratic
Constantly changing.
erroneous
Mistaken. In error.
erudite
Learned.
eschew
Shun. Avoid.
espouse
To support.
ethereal
Heavenly. Airy.
etymology
Study of words.
eulogy
A speech honoring the dead.
euphemism
Sounding good. Genteel expression.
evanescent
Tending to vanish like vapor.
evince
Show. Reveal.
exacerbate
To make more violent, bitter or severe.
exasperate
Vex. Irritate.
exculpate
To clear from fault or guilt.
execrable
Detestable. Very bad.
exemplary
Serving as a pattern Commendable.
exhort
To urge.
exhume
Dig out from the ground.
exigent
Urgent. Pressing.
exonerate
To free from blame.
exorbitant
Expensive.
exorcise
To free from an evil spirit.
expedient
Adapted for achieving a particular end.
expiate
Atone.
expunge
Obliterate. Erase.
extemporaneous
Not planned. Impromptu.
extenuate
To lessen the seriousness of.
extol
To praise highly.
extort
Extract. Free.
extraneous
Coming from without. Irrelevant.
extricate
To free from entanglement or difficulty.
exude
Ooze.
exult
Rejoice.
fable
Legendary story of supernatural happenings.
facsimile
Duplicate.
fallacious
Wrong. Illogical. Misleading.
fanaticism
Excessive enthusiasm (zeal).
filibuster
Longed speechmaking to delay legislative action.
finesse
Skill.
foil
Defeat.
fulminate
To loudly attack or denounce.
furor
Anger. Range.
garrulous
Talkative. Wordy.
genteel
Aristocratic. Elegant.
grandiose
Impressive. Large.
gratis
Free.
gratuitous
Free. Unwarranted.
gregarious
Social.
homage
Expression of high regards. Respect.
iconoclast
One who attacks traditional beliefs or religion.
idiosyncrasy
Personal peculiarity.
ignoble
Not honorable.
illusory
Deceptive.
immutable
Unchangeable.
impasse
No way out.
impediment
Obstacle.
incense
To make extremely angry.
incessant
Continuing or flowing without interruption.
incongruous
Out of place.
incorrigible
Incapable of being corrected.
incredulous
Skeptical.
inert
Inactive.
infer
Conclude.
infringe
Violate. Encroach. Trespass.
ingenuous
Innocently straightforward. Lacking craft or subtlety.
insatiable
Incapable of being satisfied.
insidious
Sly.
insolvent
Bankrupt.
instigate
To urge. Provoke.
intractable
Not easily controlled.
intrinsic
Belonging to the essential nature of things.
inured
Accustomed to accept something undesirable.
invincible
Cannot be defeated.
irascible
Marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger.
irrevocable
Cannot be revoked or recalled.
jargon
Specialized language.
jocular
Playful.
judicious
Prudent. Showing good judgment.
jurisprudence
Science or philosophy of law.
laconic
Terse. Sparing of words.
laggard
tending to lag. Lazy person.
lascivious
Lustful. Lewd.
lassitude
Weariness. Fatigue.
latent
Potential. Present but not active.
laud
To praise highly.
lavish
Plentiful.
libidinous
Lustful. Lascivious.
lineage
Ancestry.
listless
Spiritless.
livid
Enraged.
lofty
High.
lucid
Clear.
ludicrous
Absurd.
