Intro to the GRE Flashcards
allay
(verb) reduce something, usually a pain or a problem
behemoth
(noun) giant
colloquial
(adj) particular, familiar to an area, informal
covert
(adj) clandestine, underhanded
curmudgeon
(noun) a cranky person, usually an old one
demur
(verb) disagree
dogma
(noun) belief, principle
fanatical
(adj) overenthusiastic
hubris
(noun) arrogance
hyperbole
(noun) exaggeration
maxim
(noun) saying
missive
(noun) written communication
nebulous
(adj) confused, obscure
officious
(adj) self-important, dictatorial
paragon
(noun) outstanding example
pique
(verb) offend, provoke
pithy
(adj) brief, to the point
plurality
(noun) large part of a group
potentate
(noun) monarch
prevaricate
(verb) deceive; stretch the truth
quixotic
(adj) idealistic
satiate
(verb) stuff, satisfy completely or excessively
stipulate
(verb) decide on conditions
succinct
(adj) brief, to the point
wan
(adj) colorless, weak
wean
(verb) detach
