Top Gre Words In Context Part2 Flashcards
Contraindicate
To give an indication (delalat) against contraindicate - English Dictionary verb [con·tra·in·di·cate || ‚kɒntrə'ɪndɪkeɪt] give a contradictory order
Contrary
adjective [con·tra·ry || 'kɒntrərɪ] contradictory, opposed; stubborn, obstinate adverb [con·tra·ry || 'kɒntrərɪ] in opposition, against, counter noun [con·tra·ry || 'kɒntrərɪ] something which is opposite
Contradict
contradict - English Dictionary
verb
[con·tra·dict || ‚kɒntrə’dɪkt]
deny; refute; oppose
Aggrandize
To increase in power , influence, and. Reputation
The supervisour sought to aggrandize herself by claiming that the achievement of her staff were actually her own.
Verb aggrandize (Amer.) [ag·gran·dize || ə'grændaɪz] make bigger, make larger; widen; extend; increase the power or status of; increase the wealth of; intensify or exaggerate the reputation of someone in an artificial manner; make something look greater; exaggerate, add details to (also aggrandise)
Ameliorate
To make better, to improve
The doctor was able to ameliorate the patient’s suffering using painkillers.
Antagonize
To annoy or provoke(barangikhtan) to anger
The child discovered that he could antagonize the cat by pulling its tail.
antagonize - English Dictionary
verb antagonize (Amer.)
[an’tag·o·nize || -naɪz]
cause to hate, make an enemy of; cause hostility, provoke antagonism; oppose, counteract (also antagonise)
Antipathy
Extreme dislike
The antipathy between french and english regularly erupted into open warfare.
Archaic
Ancient, old-fashioned Her archaic commodore cumputer could not run the latest software. adjective [ar·cha·ic || ɑː'keɪɪk] ancient; no longer used
Ardor
Intense and passionate feeling Bishop's ardor for the landscape was evident when he passionately described the beauty of the scenic hudson valley. ardor - English Dictionary noun enthusiasm, fervor, zeal
Austere
Severe or stern in appearance, undecorated
Teh lack of decoration makes military barracks seem austere to the civilian eye.
austere - English Dictionary
adjective
[aus·tere || ɒ’stɪə]
strict; rigid; ascetic; modest
Bolster
To support, to prop up
The presence of giant footprints bolstered the argument that sasquatch was in the area.
Cacophony
Harsh, jarring noise The junior high or hestra created an almost unbearable cacophony as they tried to tune their instruments. cacophony - English Dictionary noun [ca'coph·o·ny || -nɪ] discord, harshness in sound
Candid
Impartial and honest in speech
The observations of a child can be charming since they are candid and unpretentious.
Castigate
To punish or criticise harshly
Many americans are amazed at how harshly the authorities in singapore castigate perpetrators (kasi ke mortakebe jorm shavad) of what would be considered minor crimes in the united states.
Caustic
Biting in wit( intellect, sharpness)
Dorothy parker gained her reputation for caustic wit from her cutting, yet clever, insults.
Chauvinist
Someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he or she belongs
The attitude that men are inherently superior to women and therefore mlust be obeyed is common among male chauvinists.
chauvinist - English Dictionary
noun
[‘chau·vin·ist || ‘toʊvɪnɪst]
person who is extremely nationalistic; person who is excessively devoted (to their own sex, race, etc.)
Chicanery
Deception by means of craft or guile Dishonest used car sale people often use chicanery to sell their beat-up old cars. chicanery - English Dictionary noun [chi'can·er·y || -nərɪ] plotting, scheming
Condone
To overlook( cheshmpushi kardan), pardon (bakhshidan)or disregard Some theorists believe that failing to prosecute minor crimes is the same as condoning an air of lawlessness. condone - English Dictionary verb [con·done || kən'dəʊn] forgive, overlook, pardon
Prosecute
prosecute - English Dictionary
verb
[pros·e·cute || ‘prɑsɪkjuːt /’prɒ-]
put on trial, try in a court; file a legal action; conduct, carry out an activity; persist, continue, carry on
Credulous
Too trusting, gullible
credulous - English Dictionary
adjective
[cred·u·lous || ‘kredjuləs]
gullible, naive, deceivable, unsuspecting
Crescendo
Steadily increasing volume or force
The crescendo of tention became unbearable as he prepared to jump his motocycle over the school buses.
adjective
[cre·scen·do || krɪ’ʃendəʊ]
gradually increasing (in volume, strength, etc.)
Deference
Respect, courtesy(politeness, nezakat)
The respectful young law clerk treated the supreme court justice with the utmost (greatest) deference.
Diatribe
An abusing condemnatory speech
The trucker bellowed (roar yell) a diatribe at the driver who had cut him off.
diatribe - English Dictionary
noun
[di·a·tribe || ‘daɪətraɪb]
critical speech, tongue lashing, tirade, satirical criticism, bitter verbal attack, fulmination
Dilate
To make larger, to expand
When you ente a darkened room, the pupils of your eyes dilate to let in more light.
dilate - English Dictionary
verb
[di·late || daɪ’leɪt]
expand, become wide; maker wider or larger, cause to expand
Dirge
A funeral hymn or mournful speech
Melville wrote the poem “ a dirge for …” For the funeral of a union general who was killed in 1864.
Discern
To perceive, to recognize
It is easy to discern the difference between butter and butter flavored topping.
Dissemble
To present a false appearance, to disguise (hide)one’s real intentions and characte
The villain could dissemble to the police no longer- he admitted the deed (act) and tore up the floor to reveal the body of the old man.
Dogmatic
Dictatorial in one’s opinion
The dictator was dogmatic , he , and only he was right.
Eclectic
Golchin, selecting from or made up from a variety of sources
Budapest architecture is an eclectic mix of eastern and western styles.
Elegy
Dirge, a sorrowful poem or speech
Eloquent
Persuasive and moving, especially in speech
The gettysburg address is moving not only because of its lofty sentiments(feeling, attitude) but also because of its eloquent words.
eloquent - English Dictionary
adjective
[‘el·o·quent || ‘eləkwənt]
persuasive, convincing, silver-tongued; articulate, displaying eloquence; expressive
Enervate
To reduce in strength
The guerrillas hoped that a series of surprise attacks would enervate the regular army.
Enumerate
To count, list or itemize
Moses returned from the mountain with tablets on which the commandments were enumerated.
Esoteric
Known or understood by only a few
Only a handful of experts are knowledgeable about the esoteric world of particle physics.
esoteric - English Dictionary
adjective
[es·o·ter·ic || ‚esəʊ’terɪk]
private, confidential; meant only for the initiated or the select few
Euphemism
Use of an inoffensive word or phrase in place of a more disasterful one
The funeral director preferred to use the euphemism sleeping instead of the word dead.
noun
[eu·phe·mism || ‘juːfɪmɪzəm]
substitution of a milder or socially acceptable word or phrase for one that is harsher or more unpleasant; word or phrase that is neutral and socially acceptable than a harsher or more unpleasant one; use of a word or phrase that is neutral and socially acceptable than the use of a harsher or more unpleasant one
Exculpate
To clear from blame, prove innocent , exonerate, acquit
The adversarial legal system is intendd to convict those who are guilty and to exculpate those who are innocent.
exculpate - English Dictionary
verb
[ex·cul·pate || ‘ekskʌlpeɪt]
free from blame, declare innocent
