Typical GRE Flashcards
1
Q
ambivalent
A
to have conflicting emotions/opinions about smth - could go either way
2
Q
gregarious
A
outgoing, extroverted - like greg
3
Q
taciturn
A
quiet, reserved
4
Q
indemnity
A
restitution, compensation, insurance - from in(no) demnity (damage)
5
Q
poignant
A
bittersweetly moving, touching, usually provoking sadness - from pungere - to stinch
6
Q
exacerbate
A
to make worse
7
Q
prevarication
A
to speak in an evasive way
8
Q
harangue
A
long rant, lecture, tirade
9
Q
iconoclast
A
person who challenges typical beliefs, controversial - eg) icon lady gaga
10
Q
perfunctory
A
out of routine in superficial way, per its function
11
Q
esconce
A
to settle, establish safely
12
Q
recalcitrant
A
uncooperative towards authority – re calcio (kick) - to kick back
