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GRE Word List - 1introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings
philanthropistone who loves mankind
antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease
striveto make great efforts, to struggle
ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well
retrospectiveLooking back on past
precursorsa person or thing that precedes, as in a process or job.
introvertone who turns towards himself
gerontocracygovernment ruled by old people
ambiguousdoubtful; uncertain
braggartboastful
aggravatemake worse; irritate
enticeattract, lure
alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear
adornadd beauty; decorate
equilibriumstate of being balanced
abhorto hate; to detest
connoteSuggest or imply in addition to the precise, literal meaning
endeavorto make an effort, to try very hard
agileactive; quick-moving
renovaterestore something to better condition
curriculumcourse of study
malevolentmalicious; evil; having or showing ill will
amalgamatemix; combine; unite societies
xenophile (zen-uh-fahyl)a person who is attracted to foreign peoples cultures
drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep
straywander lose one's way
disrobeundress
acumenKeen, quick, accurate insight or judgment
suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing
sporadichappening from time to time
scentsmell (especially pleasant)
sequencesuccession connected line of
audaciousBold
affinityclose connection; relationship
animositystrong dislike
heterogeneousmade up of different kinds
fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed
legacyBequest or inheritance
massacrecruel killing of a large number of people
appeasemake quiet or calm
submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight
adulterationmaking unpure; poorer in quality
combustionprocess of burning
prematuredoing or happening something before the right time
shunnedavoided, kept away from
anguishsevere suffering
aptwell-suited; quick-witted
concealhide keep secret
grumbleto complain
indigenousnative
offhandWithout preparation or forethought
lollrest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)
correlatehave a mutual relation
somersaultrolling backward or forward (not sideways) movement
abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)
ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous
extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out
inquestLegal or judicial inquiry, especially before a jury and especially made by a coroner into the cause of someone.s death
surchargeadditional load/charge
accoladepraise; approval
conjointo join together
timidshy easily frightened
opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through
disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct
abidebe faithful; to endure
impermeablethat cannot be permeated
consolegive comfort or sympathy to
warrantauthority written order guarantee
acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval
extinctno longer active
reminiscentsuggest something in the past
catalystsubstance that causes speeding up
embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit
shallowlittle depth; not earnest
clientelecustomers
brittleeasily broken
negligenttaking too little care
affablepolite and friendly
salvagethe saving of property from loss
moribundin a dying state; near death
relapsefall back again
danglehand or swing loosely
ascendgo or come up
asteriskthe mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)
yarntale story fibers for knitting
arroganceproud; superior manner of behaviour
divergencegetting farther apart from a point
allegianceduty support loyalty
vigorousstrong energetic
dwarfperson much smaller the usual size
lividFuriously angry, enraged
rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance
fragrantsweet-smelling
judicioussound in judgment; wise
hospitableliking to give hospitality
odorsmell
scribblewrite hastily
ameliorateimprove; make better
poseura person who attempts to impress by acting unlike himself
sawdusttiny bits of wood
narcissismSelf-love
dullarda stupid, insensitive person
succumbyield, die
sluggardlazy slow-moving person
flopfail/move/fall clumsily
ingesttake in by swallowing
reiteratesay or do again several times
derivativeunoriginal; obtained from another source
deferpostpone
eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language
clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid
commuterperson who travels regularly
weighmeasure hoe heavy something is
steeplyrising or falling sharply
torquetwisting force causing rotation
benefactorperson who has given help
moderationquality of being limited; not extreme
plearequest
invincibletoo strong to be defeated
enduringlasting
flimsylacking solidarity, strength
tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg
turmoiltrouble disturbance
sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgment
crypticsecret with a hidden meaning
gallantbrave,behaves well with women
endorsewrite one's name on the back of
spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense
volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive
alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior
reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace
fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)
commemoratekeep the memory of
gaita manner of walking, stepping, or running
dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development
shardA piece of broken pottery
chiselsteel tool for shaping materials
encapsulateenclose in capsule
complaisanttrying to please; obliging
grievouscausing grief or pain; serious dire grave
hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good
enzymecatalyst
eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots
infuriatefill with fury or rage
Lambasteattack verbally
sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty
engulfswallow up
euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement
renownedcelebrated; famous
colloquialinvolving or using conversation.
evokecall up bring out
mischievousharmful; causing mischief
implicitimplied though; not plainly expressed
abysmalextreme bad
doteshow much fondness center one's attention
riddlepuzzling person or thing
misogynistone who hates women/females
disproofproof to the contrary
sadasticCruel
impromptuwithout preparation
inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction
erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion
meticulousgiving great attention to details
ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings
pertainbelong as a part have reference
auxiliaryhelping; supporting
constrictmake tight or smaller
luminarystar; light-giving body
ossifiedturned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible
tonicsomething giving strength or energy
perishbe destroyed decay
presentimentanticipatory fear; premonition
indistinctnot easily heard; seen clearly marked
dupecheat make a fool of
abstrusedifficult to comprehend; obscure
turbulencebeing uncontrollably violent
connoisseura person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)
aberrationstraying away from what is normal
extralegaloutside the law
pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance
parenthesissentence within another one something separated
sophisticatedcomplex; subtle; refined
ailto cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
limplacking strength; walking unevenly
arcaneknown or understood by very few
miteA very small amount, portion, or particle
edifyinstruct; correct morally
recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion
satiatesatisfy fully
yeomanman owning small estate; middle-class farmer
fidelityloyalty accuracy
pluckpull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)
perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act
paradigma model example or pattern
gullibleeasily gulled
sobrietyquality or condition of being sober
tractableeasily controlled or guided
writwritten order
mesmerizehypnotize
predominatehave more power than others
articulatespeak distinctly; connect by joints
fleetnumber of ships; quick-moving
solventof the power of forming a solution
dislodgemove force from the place occupied
partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced
spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft
vivaciouslively high-spirited
beguilemislead or delude; cheat; pass time
coagulationchange to a thick and solid state
foolproofincapable of failure or error
liberalityfree giving; generosity
elaborateworked out with much care in great detail
brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)
permeatespread into every part of
malleableyielding easily shaped; moldable; adapting
sufficebe enough
lampoonpublicly mock or ridicule
immutablethat cannot be changed
forgerycounterfeit
patronregular customer person who gives support
cordialwarm and sincere
retrogradereceding
cumbersomeburdensome; heavy and awkward to carry
sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool
repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike
unscathedunharmed unhurt
superimposeput something on the top
boisterousnoisy; restraint
implosioncollapse; bursting inward
centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers
knitdraw together; unite firmly
pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)
enigmasomething that is puzzling
buoyantable to float; light-hearted
jabbertalk excitedly; utter rapidly
treacherousnot to be trusted, perfidious
bewilderpuzzle; confuse
stridewalk with long steps
garruloustoo talkative
redeemget back by payment compensate
calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument
impedehinder; get in the way of
resuscitationcoming back to consciousness
apartheidbrutal racial discrimination
concuragree in opinion happen together
indulgentinclined to indulge
recitalsa number of performance of music
wootry to win
misanthropeperson who hates mankind
evasivetending to evade
eulogyformal praise panegyric
fosternurture; care for
pilfererto steal, especially in small quantities
refinemake or become pure cultural
dexterityskill (esp. in handling)
bogussham; counterfeit; not genuine
incongruousout of place; not in harmony or agreement
multifariousvaried; motley; greatly diversified
skitshort piece of humorous writing
repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust
haplessunlucky
GRE Word List - 2convolutedcomplicated;coiled; twisted
indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible; tirelessness
fawnTo seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious
winceshow bodily or mental pain
feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time
cognizantbeing fully aware of
substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)
euthanasiaeasy and painless death
irateangry
underbidmake a lower bid then somebody else
alcoverecess/partially enclosed place
franticwildly excited with joy; pain; anxiety
peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character
pervadespread through every part of
decreeorder given by authority
concoctinvent, prepare by mixing together
turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone
miserperson who loves wealth and spends little
valiantbrave
derogatoryinsulting; tending to damage
tarnishedlost brightness
reverentfeeling or showing deep respect
imminentlikely to come or happen soon
voluptuousarousing sensual pleasures
suppressprevent from being known put an end to
irrevocablefinal and unalterable
soggyheavy with water
vindictivehaving a desire to revenge
wantonunrestrained; willfully malicious; unchaste
pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger
earthenwaredishes made of baked clay
unearthdiscover and bring to light
savortaste flavor something
hoaxmischievous trick played to deceive
vitrioliccorrosive; sarcastic
loquacioustalkative; garrulous
defianceopen disobedience or resistance
candidfrank; straight-forward
warmongerperson who stirs up war
gustoutburst of feeling; sudden rain wind fire etc.
coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance
precursorypreliminary; anticipating
counterfeitforgery
gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently
quandarystate of doubt or perplexity
chortleloud chuckle of pleasure or amusement
compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action
plungemove quickly suddenly and with force
reverehave deep respect for
swervechange direction suddenly
abradedrubbed off; worn away by friction
punitivePunishing
dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time
noxiousharmful
tormentsevere pain or suffering
squanderspend wastefully
exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt
stifledsuppressed, kept back
antitheticaldirect opposing
depleteuse until none remains
aproposby the way
recompensemake payment to reward punish
coercecompel to force to make obedient
asepticsurgically clean
implacableincapable of being placated; unpleasable
holsterleather case for a pistol
proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification
propagationincreasing the number; spreading; extending
personablepleasing in appearance attractive
reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar
vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order
distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind
ineptitudequality of being unskillful
lustrousbeing bright; polished
condenseincrease in density strength make laconic
extolto praise highly
forestallprevent by taking action in advance; preempt
stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition
lamentshow feeling of great sorrow
provokemake angry vax
plummetfall plunge steeply
subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court
accrueaccumulate
idolatryexcessive admiration of
apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future
nihilismtotal rejection of all religious and moral beliefs
sootblack powder in smoke
valorousbrave
complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please
illicitunlawful; forbidden
viscoussticky/semi-fluid
aversionstrong dislike
haughtyarrogant; conceited
concordagreement or harmony
latentpresent but not yet active; developed or visible
topplebe unsteady and overturn
supersedetake the place of
entangleput into difficulties
variegateTo mark with different shade or colors
ineptunskillful; said or done at the wrong time
deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)
enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory
polemica controversial argument / a person engaged in such an argument
pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated
impedimentsomething that hinders (e.g. stammer)
floea sheet of floating ice
malevolencewishing to do evil
prevalentcommon
undermineweaken gradually at the base make something under
arduoussteep difficult ascent; laborious
slacksluggish; dull; not tight
calisthenicsexercises to develop strong bodies
placatesoothe pacify calm
palateroof of the mouth; sense of taste
regicidecrime of killing a king
iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs
pungencysharpness stinging quality
aloofreserved; indifferent
indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued
finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation
whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas
tamperinterfere with
recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people
hushmake or become silent
felonperson guilty of murder
frugalcareful; economical
shunkeep away from avoid
mendaciouslying; habitually dishonest
apprisegive notice to inform
mufflercloth worn round the neck; silencer
bigotstubborn; narrow-minded person
imperativeurgent; essential
enthraltake the whole attention, enslave
smolderburn slowly without flame
dismalsad; gloomy; miserable
perilousdangerous
lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously
trickleflow in drops
diabolicalhaving the qualities of a devil
vehemenceforcefulness
disencumberfree from encumbrance
impendingimminent; about to happen; expected
sticklerperson who insists on importance of something
stigmamark of shame or disgrace
avowadmit; declare openly
castigationsevere punishment
benevolencewish or activity in doing good
incessantConstant
squatcrouch/settle without permission
indulgegratify; give way to satisfy allow oneself
deterdiscourage hinder
incredulousskeptical; unwilling to believe
tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on
exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life
apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions
gistthe point general sense
transienttemporary fleeting
connotationsuggestion in addition to
engraveimpress deeply
beratescold sharply
conciliatoryreconciling; soothing; comforting; mollifying
subdueovercome bring under control
soarrise fly high
empiricalrelying on experiment
procrastinationkeeping on putting off
tasselbunch of threads
immaculatepure; faultless
astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage
flauntingshow off complacently
impairworsen; diminish in value
proneprostrate; inclined to (undesirable things)
coyshy/modest (especially of a girl)
pillageplunder (especially in war)
incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected
extrovertcheerful person
approbationapproval
effacerub or wipe out, obliterate
taciturnunspoken, silent
mollifymake calmer or quieter
exorbitantmuch too high or great
soberself-controlled
truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time
convictionconvincing firm belief
bolstergive greatly needed support
preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct
castigateto chastise; correct by punishing
curtailmake shorter then was planned
fallaciousbased on error
espouseTo take in marriage
nonchalantnot having interest
flamboyantbrightly colored; florid
gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream
vexannoy distress trouble
grandiloquentusing pompous words
poncholarge piece of cloth
impassiveunmoved; feeling no sign of passion
pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger
coddletreat with care and tenderness
inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood
shrillsharp; piercing
arborealof connected with trees
boorishcrude; rude
lullbecome quiet or less active
timorousfearful timid afraid
imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited
perchtake up a high position
prudencecareful forethought
cohorta group or band of people
sagacioushaving sound judgment; perceptive; wise like a sage
ignoblenot noble; inferior
intersperseplace here and there
obliviousunaware; having no memory
rescindrepeal/annul/cancel
nebulouscloud-like; hazy; vague; indistinct
disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)
heedattention/give notice to
laudatoryexpressing or giving praise
baskin enjoy warmth and light
flukelucky; stroke
ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement
plianteasily bent
endearingmaking dear or liked
precariousuncertain risky dangerous
infernohell
palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly
embellishmake beautiful
ominousthreatening
flustermake nervous or confused
matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student
susceptibilitysensitiveness
grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing
quellsuppress subdue
divulgemake known something secret
dubiousfeeling doubt
malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)
maverickrebel; nonconformist
irascibleirritable; easily angered
inciseengrave; make a cut in
ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk
ambrosialextremely pleasing to taste
sidestepstep to one side
extortobtain by threats violence
clingto resist separation
epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model
arabesquea complex ornate design
ferocitysavage cruelty
cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome
chastepure
corroborationadditional strengthening evidence
expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor
insensibleunconscious; unresponsive; unaffected
garnerto gather and save to store up
fidgetmove restlessly make nervous
imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)
riftsplit crack dissension
efficacyproduction of a desired result
ConduceTo bring about
attunebring into harmony
convokecall together summon
enmityhatred being an enemy
credulousready to believe things
palpabilitycan be felt or touched
GRE Word List - 3pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate
feralExisting in a wild or untamed state
gourmanda person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
morbiddiseased; unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)
superfluousmore then is needed or wanted
equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium
veerchange direction
benignkind and gentle
lackluster(of eyes) dull
chastisementpunishment
breachopening; broken place; breaking
rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine
dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent
neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief
reticenceuncommunicativeness
piousdutiful to parents; devoted to religion
trudgewalk heavily
thriftcare economy thriving prosperous
dauntintimidate make fearful
venerationregard with deep respect
graveserious requiring; consideration
freneticfrantic; frenzied
disheveleduntidy
temperateshowing self-control
impietylack of reverence or dutifulness
blasbored with pleasure or dissipation
scaldinghot enough to boil
irresolutehesitating; undecided
raveact with excessive enthusiasm
heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted
guiledeceit; cunning
fretworry; irritation; wear away
chicanerylegal trickery/false argument
telltaleThat gives warning or information
fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless
ardorenthusiasm
debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster
tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky
striatedstriped grooved or banded
jocularmeant as a joke
exonerationset someone clear (e.g.. from blame)
contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome
cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade
resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape
disdainlook on with contempt
tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark
alacrityeager and cheerful; readiness
abeyancesuspended action
apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness
hoodwinktrick; mislead
glimmerweak/unsteady light
tersebrief and to the point
ulteriorsituated beyond
jaggednotched
myriadvery great number
inimitabledefying; imitation; unmatchable
conundruma riddle dilemma enigma
incitestir up; rouse
falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner
drawlslow way of speaking
clamorshout complain with a lot of noise
nexusa connection or link
renderdeliver provide represent
clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively
abethelp/encourage somebody (in doing wrong)
decorumpropriety properness
quiescencestate of being passive/motionless
discreetcareful/prudent
alefermented alcoholic beverage similar to but heavier than beer
sashlong strip worn round the waist
ruffianviolent cruel man
tepidlukewarm
itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate
dolefuldismal; mourful
innocuouscausing no harm
exhaustivecomplete; thorough
abrogaterepeal or annul by authority
recanttake back as being FALSE give up
crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm
talonclaw of a bird of prey
quackperson dishonestly claiming to something
emaciatemake thin and weak
severbreak off
soddensoaked; saturated
mephiticPoisonous; noxious
sketchyshortly, roughly, quickly
intrepidfearless; brave; undaunted
preternaturalnot normal or usual
pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person
unfeignednot pretended sincere
servilelike a slave lacking independence
ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea
primneat; formal
churlish(adj) boorish
fixatestare at
commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed
flinchdraw; move back; wince
insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to
recastcast or fashion anew
thwartobstruct/frustrate
transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)
engrossingtaken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal
vilifyslander say evil things
intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability
covertdisguised
heinousodious (of crime)
infuseput; pour; fill
ubiquitouspresent everywhere
quixoticfanciful, fantastic, imaginary
fracasnoisy; quarrel
putrefactionbecoming rotten
torpiddull and slow
assuagemake something (pain desire) less
insinuatesuggest unpleasantly; make a way for something gently
sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful
urbaneelegant refined in manners
ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling
austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain
inadvertentnot paying proper attention
assailattack violently
stingyspending using unwillingly
equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning; suspicious
proclivityinclination
cowercrouch shrink back
colanderbowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water
maulhurt by rough handling
provisionalof the present time only
burnishto polish; rub to a shine
penuryextreme poverty
dirgea song of grief or lamentation
ireanger
vainwithout use result conceited
ruddyreddish, healthy-looking
forfeitsuffer the loss of something
engendercause produce give rise to
occludedblocked up
rotundrich and deep; plump and round
puerilechildish
savantperson of great learning
profuseabundant/lavish
enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate
adamantkind of stone; inflexible
dynamoa generator something that produces electric current
equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language
gnawwaste away; bite steadily
weanto turn away (from a habit)
pryget something inquire too curiously
beatifyto bless; make happy or ascribe a virtue to
discretedistinct
hegemonypredominance
glutsupply to much fill to excess
creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket
ascertainget to know
forayto venture
guilelesshonest; straightforward
stingsomething sharp
splicejoin (two ends)
penitentfeeling or showing regret
elegya lament a melancholy composition
reticentreserved; untalkative; silent; taciturn
pusillanimouscowardly; craven
obtuseblunt/stupid
paucityscarcity a lacking of
retinuefollowing; attendants
diatribebitter and violent attack in words
cogitatethink deeply mediate
consummateperfect/make; perfect/complete
stolidshowing no emotion impassive
effronteryboldness impudence arrogance
dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals
derisionridicule mockery deriding
indolencelaziness
pyrelarge pile of wood for burning
eruditelearned; scholarly
mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting
corporealphysical of or for the body
pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable
equablesteady; regular
admonitorycontaining warning
luculenteasily understood; lucid; clear
coevalof the same period; coexisting
insularitynarrow-mindedness; isolated
auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous
secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries
streaklong thin move very fast
nascentcoming into existence; emerging
decrydisapprove of
penchantstrong inclination a liking
pulchritudePhysical beauty
onusresponsilibilty,burden
vanquishconquer
extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind
assiduousdiligent hard-working; sedulous
privationhardship
accretionthe growing of separate things into one
covetouseagerly desirous
defalcate(v) to embezzle or misappropriate
banefulcausing harm or ruin; pernicious; destructive
indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out
palliatelessen the severity of
cogentstrong; convincing
dearthshortage
pellucidtransparent easy to understand
condoneforgive
lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way
discreditrefuse to believe
recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior
lurkbe out of view ready to attack
codapassage that completes a piece of music
cornucopiaabundant supply
veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature
petrifyto make hard rocklike
censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke
elicitdraw out
serrationhaving a toothed edge
daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please
causticbiting sarcastic
highbrow(person) with superior tastes
odiousrepulsive; hateful
abjurepromise or swear to give up
chauvinista blindly devoted patriot
tyroa beginner
inanesilly; senseless
dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large
depravemake morally bad;corrupt
denigrateblacken; belittle; sully; defame
duplicitydeliberate deception
protractedprolonged
tauttightly stretched
turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up
fledglingan inexperienced person.
punctiliousMeticulous
bellicoseinclined to fighting
ignominiousshameful; dishonorable; undignified; disgraceful
interimas an installment
avideager; greedy
floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)
malignto speak harmful untruths about someone
inundateflood cover by overflowing
attenuatemake thin; weaken; enervate
consumeget to the end of
phlegmaticcalm; sluggish; temperament; unemotional
sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety
inimicalharmful or unfriendly
prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth
ingenuousnaive; young; artless; frank; honest; sincere
veracitytruth
barrennot good enough; unable to have young ones without value
plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial
lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid
exigencyemergency an urgent situation
chagrinvexation
averaffirm; assert; prove; justify
credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things
snubtreat with contempt
libelstatement that damages reputation
forbearancepatience; willingness to wait
volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language
conceitover-high opinion of too much pride
idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism
obduratehardened and unrepenting; stubborn; inflexible
dudno use person something that fails
GRE Word List - 4facileeasily done
contiguoustouching neighboring near
jejuneinsubstantial/dull/immature
waftscent waving movement carry lightly through
resignedunresistant; submissive
abutborder on
finagleto practice deception or fraud; scheme.
repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay
tocsina signal, especially of alarm
verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real
fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead
chastenedcorrected punished
somaticof the body
perniciousharmful; injurious
huskworthless; outside part of anything
insipidwithout taste or flavor
coaxget somebody to do something by kindness
doltstupid fellow
penuriouspoor/stingy
parleynegotiation
effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor
incursiona raid; a sudden attack
obfuscateto darken; make obscure; muddle
precludeprevent make impossible
disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning
encumbranceburden things that get on the way of
obtainto be established accepted or customary
moroseill-tempered; unsocial
gloatover look at with selfish delight
quirkhabit or action peculiar to something
extemporewithout previous thought or preparation
disparateessentially different
regaleto delight or entertain to feast
scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed
perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)
foilprevent from carrying out
salubrioushealthful
malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty
grouseComplain or grumble (verb)
PalpableObvious
discernsee with an effort but clearly
waffletalk vaguely and without much result
transitorybrief
perfunctorydone as a duty without care
punditpedant authority on a subject
extantstill in existence
mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday
delugegreat flood heavy rush of water
visceralof the internal organs of the body
lachrymosecausing tears; tearful
ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to
sulliedto be stained or discredited
exscindto cut out cut away
temerityboldness brashness intrepidness
extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse
grovelcrawl; humble oneself
collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose
squalidfoul filthy
undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate
faggedtoo tired
shrewdastute; showing sound judgement
hollownot soled with hole
harbingerOne that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner.
augustmajestic; venerable
conspicuouseasily seen remarkable
epiphanyA Christian feast celebrating the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi.
rifewidespread
evinceto show clearly to indicate
Pastichework (usually artistic) which imitates
gaucheriesocially awkward; tactless behavior
snaretrap
rancorousfeeling bitterness; spitefulness
finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.
mellifluoussweetly flowing
macabregruesome; suggesting death
uncouthrough awkward
amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money
obviateto make unnecessary get rid of
levitylack of seriousness
asceticpracticing self-denial; austere; stark
delineateto portray depict sketch out
paeansong of praise or triumph
nadirlowest; weakest point
emotestir up excite
fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness
congealmake or become stiff and solid
vervespirit vigor enthusiasm
gauchehence; awkward
lopemove along with long strides
expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest
discoursespeech lecture
lionizetreat as a famous person
dilettantea lover of an art or science
noisomeoffensive; disgusting (smell)
bandydiscuss lightly or glibly; exchange (words) heatedly
dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion
epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)
sumptuousmagnificent
cravencowardly
lassitudeweariness; tiredness
ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy
sanguinecheerful; confident; optimistic
irksometiresome
prodigalwasteful; reckless with money
brashhasty rush; cheeky; saucy
requiterepay give in return
imperiouscommanding; haughty; arrogant
didacticintended to instruct
presagewarning sign
sophomoricbeing immature
triflingunimportant
dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed
verdantfresh and green
ensconceTo settle (oneself) securely or comfortably
intransigentuncompromising
prodigiousenormous; wonderful
palatialmagnificent
agogeager/excited
desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture
philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge
broachbring up; announce; begin to talk about
wilea trick
hereticrecreant, protestant,skeptic
supinelying on the back slow to act passive
reactionaryopposing progress
raconteurperson who tells anecdotes
fermentsubstance become excited
qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness
hauteurhaughtiness
perfidioustreacherous; faithless
festoona decorative chain or strip hanging between two points
rumplemake rough
propitiousauspicious; presenting favorable circumstances
remonstrateto protest object
rollcall calling of names
curmudgeonbad-tempered person
bequestarrangement to give something at death
inchoatenot yet fully formed; rudimentary; elementary
facetioushumorous; funny; jocular
fatuouswithout sense foolish; self-satisfaction
reproachscold upbraid
wanlooking ill, not bright
rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)
stymieto hinder obstruct or block
balefulharmful; ominous causing evil
obtrusiveprojecting; prominent; undesirably noticeable
preentidy/show self-satisfaction
jibegibe; make fun of
extricablethat can be freed
figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship
benisonblessing
providentfrugal; looking to the future
rivetfix take up secure metal pin
barrageartificial obstacle built across a river
fetidstinking
burgeongrow forth send out buds
overweeningpresumptuously; arrogant; overbearing
discountenancerefuse to approve of
vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating
eschewavoid
pedanticbookish showing off learning
impetuoushaving sudden energy; impulsive
ruefuldejected
equanimitycalmness of temperament
hubrisarrogant; pride
kiboshblock, halt, stop
mendicanta beggar
soporificproducing sleep
atonementrepayment death of Jesus
fordshallow place in a river (to cross)
forswearrenounce; disallow; repudiate
excoriationsevere criticism
maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water
supplicatemake a humble petition to
saturninegloomy; dark; sullen; morose
skiffsmall boat
boggleTo hesitate as if in fear or doubt
profunditydepth
blithecheerful; casual; carefree
slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)
contemnto scorn or despise
blandnesspolite manner; comforting; uninteresting
clotureclosing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting
hallowto make holy; consecrate
tortuousdevious/not straightforward
egressway out exit
scabbardsheath for the blade
rantuse extravagant language
vacuityidleness
derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins
seminallike a seed constituting a source; originative
petrouslike a rock hard stony
prudisheasily shocked; excessively modest
mendacitydishonesty
machinationplot; scheme (esp. evil)
restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled
perspicacityquick judging and understanding
labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs
esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of
perfidytreachery breaking of faith
entreatask earnestly
prunedried plum silly person
incumbentsofficial duties
contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing
maladroittactless; clumsy
probityuprightness incorruptibility principle
manaclechains for the hands or feet
indigencepoverty
fervidshowing earnest feeling
imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation
stigmatizedescribe somebody scornfully
moltlose hair/feathers before new growing
overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition
germanerelevant; pertinent to
speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit
goadsomething urging a person to action
vestigetrace or sign
cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie
eddycircular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind)
cordonline (of police acting as a guard)
foragefood for horses and cattle
poignantdeeply moving keen
depredationplundering
flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant
parsimonioustoo economical; miserly
exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly
subsumeinclude under a rule
aleckone who considers himself smarter than others
petulantunreasonably; impatient
rubicundred and healthy
severancesevering
ineluctablecertain; inevitable
platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality
lugubriousmournful; excessively sad
insouciantunconcerned; carefree
halcyoncalm and peaceful
officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice
gougetool for cutting grooves in wood
interdictprohibit forbid
onerousneeding effortl burdensome
predilectionspecial liking mental preference
floutreject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)
demagogueperson appealing not to reasons
belligerent(person nation) waging war
charycautious; wary
feintpretend
profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant
imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe
upbraidscold reproach
cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters
deprecateprotest against; express disapproval of
obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve
inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established
retardcheck hinder
spuriousfalse; counterfeit
propitiatoryconciliatory; appeasing; mitigating
maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way
shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion
aplombself-confidence
dulcetmelodious; harmonious
tautologya repetition a redundancy
inuredaccustomed to adapted
GRE Word List - 5nemesisdeserved and unavoidable punishment for wrong doing
gregariousliving in societies liking the company
denouementan outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot
honestone used for sharpening tools
cursoryquick; hurried
forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead
impecunioushaving little or no money
sordidwretched; comfortless; contemptible
argotjargon; slang
plethoraglut
sinuouswinding; undulating serpentine
vigilantmember of a vigilance committee
libertineimmoral person
desultoryaimless;haphazard; digressing at random
propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature
salaciousobscene
auguryomenl sign
haranguea long passionate speech
odiumintense hatred or dislike
turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated
recalcitrantdisobedient
harrowto distress; create stress or torment
mulctto deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.
homileticsact of preaching
eclatGreat brilliance, as of performance or achievement
foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)
epistleletter
depositiondethronement; depositing
inculcatefix firmly by repetition
tangentialsuddenly changeable
gainsayto deny; to oppose
middlingfairly good but not very good
countervailcounterbalance
mootopen to discussion or debate; doubtful
repertoireA stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
narynot any; no;
pinchbeckAn alloy of zinc and copper used as imitation gold; A cheap imitation
stentorianextremely loud and powerful
finickyfinical
resortto frequently visit
profaneworldly having contempt for God
divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up
gossamersoft light; delicate material
churlbad-tempered person
temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation
truculenceaggressiveness ferocity
inveighto attack verbally; denounce; deprecate
diffidenceshyness
atavisticsomething reverting to an earlier type
leveeformal reception/embankment
astringentsubstance that shrinks
puckerwrinkle
trepidationalarm excited state of mind
opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach
diaphanoustransparent; gauzy
nugatorytrifling/worthless
rebuffsnub
distraitdistracted
tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak
detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling
gleangather facts in small quantities
disinterdig up from the earth
vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength
foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes
panegyricformal praise eulogy
flakcriticism; anti-aircraft guns
ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out
plodcontinue doing something without resting
refractorystubborn; unmanageable; intractable
fecundfertile
encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric
expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose
pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting
vituperatecurse abuse in words
trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive
disconcertupset the self-possession of
quaillose courage turn frightened
obloquyabusively; detractive language; sharp criticism; vituperation
discomfitconfuse embarrass
impudentrash; indiscreet
quaffdrink deeply
untowardunfortunate inconvenient
sermonreproving a person for his faults
volublefluent
sublimeextreme; astounding
rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace
calumnyslander; aspersion
peremptoryurgent; imperative; unchallenged; ending debate
struta supporting bar
blandishmentflattery; coaxing
cantinsincere talk/jargon
bereftrob or dispossess of something (material)
fetterto shackle put in chains
prosaicstraightforward.; lacking in imagination and spirit
turpitudewickedness shamefulness
glibready and smooth but not sincere
raffishshowing vulgar in nature or appearance; tawdry
ensignflag/badge
contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious
asperityroughness; harshness; ill temper; irritability
meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value
simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile
idylla carefree episode or experience
teetotaloppose to alcohol
incensemake angry
veritablereal rightly named
invectiveabusive language; curses
miendemeanor
implicateto be involved
endemicepidemic
hirsutehairy; shaggy
unencumberedeasy-going trifle
sophistryfallacious; reasoning faulty logic
impugnedchallenged to be doubted
surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess
quotidianbanal; everyday
umbrageoffense resentment
miseenscenethe stage setting or scenery of a play
felicitoussuitably expressed; well chosen; apropos
hackcut roughly; hired horse
toadyobsequious flatterer
peregrinationtraveling about wandering
mettlequality of endurance or courage
ineffableto great to be described in words
ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world
incipientbeginning
canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting
plaintivemournful; melancholy; sorrowful
pinewaste away through sorrow or illness
ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed
toutTo solicit customers, votes, or patronage
piquantagreeably pungent; stimulating
tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows
forbearrefrain from; be patient; ancestor
slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize
minatorymenacing; threatening
stanchto stop the flow of a fluid
fledgedable to fly trained experienced
plumbget to the root of
deferentialshowing respect
sundryvarious miscellaneous; separate
stipplepaint with dots
blatantnoisy and rough
aspersionslander
demurto hesitate; raise objections
consternationsurprise and fear; dismay
spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse
cadgeto beg; to get by begging
bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner
purveyprovide supply
desuetudecessation of use disuse
suppliantasking humbly beseeching
presumptionarrogance
brummagemCheap and showy
countenanceto favor or approve of
belaborbeat hard
obstreperousnoisy; loud
redoubtableformidable causing fear
balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of
superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn
tritenot new
viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag
stygianhence; dark; gloomy
rebuspuzzle in which pictures stand for words
orisonprayer
preponderancegreatness in number strength weight
reprobateperson hardened in sin; one devoid of decency
hermeticsealed by fusion
expiationending; expiring
vagarystrange act or idea
sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs
trenchermanperson who eats a lot
hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)
proscribedenounce as dangerous
dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide something (in mind)
portentomen marvelous threatening
imperviousnessnot permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable
picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers
pileousCovered with hair
venalready to do something dishonest
doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse
spleneticbad-tempered;irritable
peripateticwandering
imprecationan invocation of evil a curse
frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn
profligacyshameless immorality
lithebending; twisting
mettlesomecourageous; high-spirited
petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)
succorassistance relief in time of distress
fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness
ferretdiscover by searching search
travestyparody/imitation
duressthreats to compel somebody
puissancestrength
acarpouseffete no longer fertile; worn out
piedof mixed colors
effeteinfertile; worn out; weak
edaciousvoracious; devouring
constraincompel
sobriquetnickname
wendto go proceed
fulminationbitter protest
nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)
ponderousheavy; bulky; dull
brookto tolerate; endure
palaverTo flatter; to cajole
piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)
slaketo assuage to satisfy allay
salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement
detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion
welterturmoil a bewildering jumble
repastmeal
abraidto awaken or rouse
nostruma quack remedy; an untested cure
stintto be thrifty to set limits
pithessential part force soft liquid substance
suborninduce by bribery or something to commit perjury
nonplusedgreatly surprised
refulgentshining; brilliant
expatiateto roam wander freely
fustianbombastic
garblemake unfair selection from facts
reconditelittle known; abstruse
scurvymean; contemptible
mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize
epithetadjective
sedulouspersevering
prolixtiring because too long
importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)
involutecomplex
bilgebulge; the protuberance of a cask
cavalcadea procession
seremake hard and without feeling
drolljesting
descrycatch sight of see something in the distance
brazenmade of brass
repineat be discontented with
limnpaint portray
wagmerry person
lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion
coruscatesparkle
crasswithout refinement or sensitivity; gross.
consequentialpompous self important
fomentput something warm (to lessen the pain)
testinesswitness/evidence
recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up
arrantin the highest degree
quibbletry to avoid by sophistication
lama hasty escape; flight.
Archaicmarked by the characteristics of an earlier period
imbibeto consume (liquids) by drinking; drink
reposerest;sleep
perfunctorilyperformed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
impassea position or situation from which there is no escape; deadlock
pulchritudinousphysically beautiful; comely.
eupepticgood digestion
Chicanedeception
brobdingnagiangigantic
Exodusa going out; a departure
Rejoinderresponse
Furtivetaken,done