Popular GRE Words Flashcards
Anomaly
Noun
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
Equivocal
Adjective
Open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguous
Lucid
Adjective
Expressed clearly; easy to understand:
-showing ability to think clearly, especially in the intervals between periods on confusion or insanity
Or
Bright or luminous
Precipitate
Verb
Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
Or
Cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution
Assuage
Verb
Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
Erudite
Adjective
Having or showing great knowledge or learning
Opaque
Noun
Not able to be seen through; not transparent
Prodigal
Adjective
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly
Enigma
Noun
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Fervid
Adjective
Intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree
Placate
Verb
Make (someone) less angry or hostile
Zeal
Noun
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Abstain
Verb
Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Audacious
Adjective
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risk
Desiccate
Verb
Remove moisture from, typically in order to preserve
