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Pre GRE Round 2 Vocab Flashcards

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specious

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superficially plausible, but actually wrong

the music trade gives Golden Oldies a specious appearance of novelty

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axiomatic

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self-evident or unquestionable

it is axiomatic that dividends have to be financed

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obliquely

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not in a direct way; indirectly

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commonsensical

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exhibiting native good judgment

unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated

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mimetic

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relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry

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undue

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not due : not yet payable

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ape

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verb to copy closely but often clumsily and ineptly

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foible

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a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior

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shabby

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inferior in quality; UNGENEROUS, UNFAIR; MEAN, DESPICABLE, CONTEMPTIBLE

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parochial

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confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish; of related to a church or a governing body

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urbane

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(of a person) courteous and refined in manner

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peccadillo

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a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin

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ersatz

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(of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else

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nugatory

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of no value or importance

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mendacious

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not telling the truth; lying

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literati

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well-educated people who are interested in literature

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dulcet

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(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

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facile

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(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial

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hoi polloi

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the masses; the common people

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gamut

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complete range or scope of something

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dulcet

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sweet and smooth (in sound)

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arresting

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striking; eye catching

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solipsistic

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one who holds the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist

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cogent

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clear, logical, convincing

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equivocal

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open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

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officious

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assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

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poul·tice

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a soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth

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outstrip

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move faster than and then overtake

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procure

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obtain (something), especially with care or effort

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fallacious

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based on a mistaken belief

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cre·scen·do

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the highest point (usually in sound) reached in a progressive increase of intensity

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loathsome

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causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

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puckish

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playful, especially in a mischievous way

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wry

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using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

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melange

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a mixture; a medley

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tacit

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understood or implied without being stated

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husband

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use (resources) economically; conserve

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impious

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not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god

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bald

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not having any extra detail or explanation; plain or blunt

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steward

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manage or look after; (of an official) supervise arrangements or keep order at

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paean

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a song of praise or triumph; a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise

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torpid

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mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

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philippic

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a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one

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panacea

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a solution or remedy for all difficulties or disease

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flagging

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becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength

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olio

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a highly spiced stew of various meats and vegetables originating from Spain and Portugal

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paucity

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the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity

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redoubtable

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(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent

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priggish

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self-righteously moralistic and superior

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punc·til·i·ous

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showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

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innocuous

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not harmful or offensive

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prurient

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having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

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capricious

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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

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gratuitous

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Unnecessary; not required; not warranted by circumstances or reason; uncalled for: as, a gratuitous insult.

Freely bestowed or obtained; costing nothing to the recipient.

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supercilious

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adjective: haughty and disdainful; looking down on others

56
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intimation

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indirect suggestion

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catharsis

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the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions

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coda

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a concluding event, remark, or section

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caustic

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sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

60
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presage

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(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen

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inform

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give (someone) facts or information; tell

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chary

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cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something

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fecund

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producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile

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sentries

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soldiers stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place

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risible

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such as to provoke laughter

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potable

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safe to drink; drinkable

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verdant

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unripe in experience or judgment

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debauchment

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the act of corrupting

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desuetude

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state of disuse

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sagacious

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having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd

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jejune

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devoid of significance or interest

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gauche

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lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward

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uncouth

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(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

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conjectural

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something that’s formed without proof or missing evidence

75
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putative

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common accepted or supposed

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assayed

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determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore)

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apprising

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informing or to tell someone

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vivacious

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lively in temper, conduct, or spirit

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poignant

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evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

80
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mirthful

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joyous; cheerful; jolly; merry:

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probity

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adherence to the highest principles and ideals

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quietus

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a period of retirement or inactivity

83
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sycophant

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a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.

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myrmidon

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a person who executes without question or scruple a master’s commands.

85
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wizened

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withered; shriveled:

86
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desiccated

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dried up

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farcical

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farce, ludicrous, obsurd

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traipse

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to walk aimlessly or idle without a goal

89
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gallivant

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go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

90
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tergiversate

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make conflicting or evasive statements; equivocate

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