Manhattan GRE exam 1

Question 1

Confabulated

Answer 1

Made up, to chat

Question 2

Overhaul

Answer 2

1) To examine thoroughly, repair, to renovate or remake
2) To haul or drag over
3) Overtake

Question 3

Germane

Answer 3

Relevant to a subject under consideration

Question 4

Inapposite

Answer 4

Out of place, inappropriate

Question 5

Hearsay

Answer 5

Rumour

Question 6

Obfuscating

Answer 6

Make obscure, unclear or unintelligible, bewilder someone

Question 7

Inveigh

Answer 7

Speak or write about something with great hostility

Question 8

Organically

Answer 8

Naturally–>fairly

Question 9

Partisan

Answer 9

1) A strong support of a party, cause or person.
2) Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause

Question 10

Flagitious

Answer 10

Criminal

Question 11

Insouciant

Answer 11

Showing a casual lack of concern

Question 12

Flippant

Answer 12

Frivolous

Question 13

Pleonastic

Answer 13

Bombastic

Question 14

Winsome

Answer 14

Appealing in a fresh, innocent way

Question 15

Exiguous

Answer 15

Scant, very small in size or amount

Question 16

Voracious

Answer 16

1) Wanting great quantities of food
2) Engaging in an activity with great eagerness or enthusiasm

Question 17

Blunt

Answer 17

1) Not sharp, straightforward
2) Make or become less sharp

Question 18

Unobtrusive

Answer 18

Not conspicuous or attracting attention

Question 19

Patronize

Answer 19

1) Treat in a way that is apparently kind and helpful but in feeling of superiority, condescending
2) Frequent as a customer

Question 20

Peeve

Answer 20

Annoy, irritate; irksome

Question 21

Unsparing

Answer 21

1) Merciless, severe
2) Given freely and generously

Question 22

Peddle

Answer 22

Sell

Question 23

Bristled

Answer 23

1) Stand upright away from the skin, typically as a sign of anger or fear
2) Be covered with or abundant in

Question 24

Paragon

Answer 24

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

Question 25

Consummate

Answer 25

Showing great skill and flair

Question 26

Translucent

Answer 26

Partially transparent, pellucid

Question 27

Impeach

Answer 27

Charge with misconduct, impugn

Question 28

Flair

Answer 28

A special ability to do something well, stylishness and originality

Question 29

Fidget

Answer 29

Make small movements, especially of hand and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Question 30

Disgruntled

Answer 30

Angry or dissatisfied

Question 31

Subjugate

Answer 31

To bring under control, especially by conquering

Question 32

Subdued

Answer 32

1) Quiet and rather reflective or depressed(of a person or manner) 2) Soft and restrained(of color or lighting)

Question 33

Understatement

Answer 33

Trivialization

Question 34

Stymied

Answer 34

Prevent or hinder the progress of

Question 35

Accorded

Answer 35

Give or grant someone(power, status or recognition), be consistent with

Question 36

Impinge

Answer 36

Having an affect, especially a negative one

Question 37

Decimate

Answer 37

To kill, destroy or remove a large proportion of

Question 38

Dampen

Answer 38

Make less strong or intense, make slightly wet

Question 39

Disconsolate

Answer 39

Very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Question 40

Chirpy

Answer 40

Cheerful and lively

Question 41

Fatuous

Answer 41

Silly and pointless

Question 42

Halcyon

Answer 42

A very happy or successful period in the past

Question 43

Scotch

Answer 43

To put an end to, wedge(someone or something) somewhere

Question 44

Asperity

Answer 44

Harshness of tone or manner

Question 45

Coddle

Answer 45

Treat someone in an indulgent or over protective way

Question 46

Constancy

Answer 46

The quality of being faithful and dependable

Question 47

Revel

Answer 47

To take great pleasure

Question 48

Peruse

Answer 48

Read something, typically in a thorough or careful way

Question 49

Hedonistic

Answer 49

Engaged in pursuit of pleasure, sensually self indulgent

Question 50

Nefarous

Answer 50

Criminal or wicked

Question 51

Nugatory

Answer 51

Futile

Question 52

Prejudice

Answer 52

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Question 53

Squalid

Answer 53

Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of neglect

Question 54

Sully

Answer 54

Damage the purity or integrity of

Question 55

Endorse

Answer 55

Declare one's public support or approval of

Question 56

Uncanny

Answer 56

Strange or mysterious, especially in a unsettling way

Question 57

Runic

Answer 57

Runic inscriptions, having some secret or mysterious meaning

Question 58

Blasphemous

Answer 58

Profane

Question 59

Profane

Answer 59

Treat(something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect

Question 60

Condemn

Answer 60

Censure, sentence(someone) to a particular punishment, especially death

Question 61

Recalcitrant

Answer 61

Obstinately disobedient

Question 62

Bellicose

Answer 62

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight