Pre GRE Round 2 Vocab Flashcards
specious
superficially plausible, but actually wrong
the music trade gives Golden Oldies a specious appearance of novelty
axiomatic
self-evident or unquestionable
it is axiomatic that dividends have to be financed
obliquely
not in a direct way; indirectly
commonsensical
exhibiting native good judgment
unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
mimetic
relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry
undue
not due : not yet payable
ape
verb to copy closely but often clumsily and ineptly
foible
a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior
shabby
inferior in quality; UNGENEROUS, UNFAIR; MEAN, DESPICABLE, CONTEMPTIBLE
parochial
confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish; of related to a church or a governing body
urbane
(of a person) courteous and refined in manner
peccadillo
a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin
ersatz
(of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else
nugatory
of no value or importance
mendacious
not telling the truth; lying
literati
well-educated people who are interested in literature
dulcet
(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
facile
(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
hoi polloi
the masses; the common people
gamut
complete range or scope of something
dulcet
sweet and smooth (in sound)
arresting
striking; eye catching
solipsistic
one who holds the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist
cogent
clear, logical, convincing
equivocal
open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
officious
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
poul·tice
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
outstrip
move faster than and then overtake
procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort
fallacious
based on a mistaken belief
cre·scen·do
the highest point (usually in sound) reached in a progressive increase of intensity
loathsome
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
puckish
playful, especially in a mischievous way
wry
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
melange
a mixture; a medley
tacit
understood or implied without being stated
husband
use (resources) economically; conserve
impious
not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god
bald
not having any extra detail or explanation; plain or blunt
steward
manage or look after; (of an official) supervise arrangements or keep order at
paean
a song of praise or triumph; a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise
torpid
mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
philippic
a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one
panacea
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or disease
flagging
becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength
olio
a highly spiced stew of various meats and vegetables originating from Spain and Portugal
paucity
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity
redoubtable
(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent
priggish
self-righteously moralistic and superior
punc·til·i·ous
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
innocuous
not harmful or offensive
prurient
having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
gratuitous
Unnecessary; not required; not warranted by circumstances or reason; uncalled for: as, a gratuitous insult.
Freely bestowed or obtained; costing nothing to the recipient.
supercilious
adjective: haughty and disdainful; looking down on others
intimation
indirect suggestion
catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions
coda
a concluding event, remark, or section
caustic
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
presage
(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen
inform
give (someone) facts or information; tell
chary
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something
fecund
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
sentries
soldiers stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
risible
such as to provoke laughter
potable
safe to drink; drinkable
verdant
unripe in experience or judgment
debauchment
the act of corrupting
desuetude
state of disuse
sagacious
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd
jejune
devoid of significance or interest
gauche
lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward
uncouth
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
conjectural
something that’s formed without proof or missing evidence
putative
common accepted or supposed
assayed
determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore)
apprising
informing or to tell someone
vivacious
lively in temper, conduct, or spirit
poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
mirthful
joyous; cheerful; jolly; merry:
probity
adherence to the highest principles and ideals
quietus
a period of retirement or inactivity
sycophant
a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
myrmidon
a person who executes without question or scruple a master’s commands.
wizened
withered; shriveled:
desiccated
dried up
farcical
farce, ludicrous, obsurd
traipse
to walk aimlessly or idle without a goal
gallivant
go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment
tergiversate
make conflicting or evasive statements; equivocate
