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Kaplan GRE Vocab Words Flashcards

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anomaly (noun)

A

something that is unusual or unexpected

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equivocal (adj.)

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not easily understood or explained

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lucid (adj.)

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very clear and easy to understand

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precipitate (verb)

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to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly

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assuage (verb)

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to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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erudite (adj)

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having or showing great knowledge

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opaque (adj)

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not able to be seen through; not easily understood

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prodigal (adj)

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wastefully extravagant

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enigma (noun)

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a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

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fervid (adj)

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intensely enthusiastic or passionate

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placate (verb

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to make (someone) less angry or hostile

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zeal (noun)

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a strong feel of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something

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abstain (verb)

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to restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something

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audacious (adj)

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a willingness to take bold risks; showing a lack of respect

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desiccate (verb)

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remove the moisture from (something)

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gullible (adj)

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easily persuaded to believe something

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laudable (adj)

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deserving praise and commendation

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pedant (noun)

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a person who makes an excessive display of learning

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vacillate (verb)

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to waver between different opinions or actions

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adulterate (verb)

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to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality

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capricious (adj)

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given to sudden changes of mood or behavior

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engender (verb)

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to produce, cause, or give rise to (something)

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homogeneous (adj)

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of the same or similar kind

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loquacious (adj)

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tending to talk a great deal

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pragmatic (adj)

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dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories

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volatile (adj)

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likely to change rapidly and unpredictably

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apathy (noun)

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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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corroborate (verb)

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to confirm or make more certain

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ephemeral (adj)

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lasting for a very short time

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laconic (adj)

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using few words

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mitigate (verb)

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make less severe, serious, or painful

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propriety (noun)

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the state or quality of being correct or proper

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advocate (verb)

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publicly recommend or support

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cacophony (noun)

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a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds

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enervate (verb)

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cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken

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ingenuous (adj)

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innocent and unsuspecting

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misanthrope (noun)

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a person who dislikes humankind

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paradox (noun)

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a statement that contradicts itself but might be true

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venerate (verb)

A

regard with great respect

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antipathy (noun)

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a strong feeling of dislike

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deride (verb)

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to express contempt for; ridicule

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eulogy (noun)

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a speech that praises someone, typically someone who has recently died

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lethargic (adj)

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lacking energy

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obdurate (adj)

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion

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philanthropic (adj)

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seeking to promote the welfare of others

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waver (verb)

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to go back and forth between choices or opinions

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bolster (verb)

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to support or strengthen

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dissonance (noun)

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a lack of harmony or agreement

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garrulous (adj)

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excessively talkative

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malleable (adj)

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easily influenced; pliable

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ostentation (noun)

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excessive display of wealth

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prevaricate (verb)

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avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question

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