GRE Word List - 1introspection examining one's own thoughts and feelingsphilanthropist one who loves mankindantidote medicine used against a poison or a diseasestrive to make great efforts, to struggleambidextrous able to use the left hand or the right equally wellretrospective Looking back on pastprecursors a person or thing that precedes, as in a process or job.introvert one who turns towards himselfgerontocracy government ruled by old peopleambiguous doubtful; uncertainbraggart boastfulaggravate make worse; irritateentice attract, lurealleviate make (pain) easier to bearadorn add beauty; decorateequilibrium state of being balancedabhor to hate; to detestconnote Suggest or imply in addition to the precise, literal meaningendeavor to make an effort, to try very hardagile active; quick-movingrenovate restore something to better conditioncurriculum course of studymalevolent malicious; evil; having or showing ill willamalgamate mix; combine; unite societies

xenophile (zen-uh-fahyl)

a person who is attracted to foreign peoples cultures

drowsiness feeling sleepy half asleepstray wander lose one's waydisrobe undressacumen Keen, quick, accurate insight or judgmentsuffocate cause or have difficulty in breathingsporadic happening from time to timescent smell (especially pleasant)sequence succession connected line ofaudacious Boldaffinity close connection; relationshipanimosity strong dislikeheterogeneous made up of different kindsfragile easily injured broken or destroyedlegacy Bequest or inheritancemassacre cruel killing of a large number of peopleappease make quiet or calmsubmerge put under water liquid sink out of sightadulteration making unpure; poorer in qualitycombustion process of burningpremature doing or happening something before the right timeshunned avoided, kept away fromanguish severe sufferingapt well-suited; quick-witted

conceal hide keep secretgrumble to complainindigenous nativeoffhand Without preparation or forethoughtloll rest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)correlate have a mutual relationsomersault rolling backward or forward (not sideways) movementabscond to go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)edible fit to be eaten/not poisonousextinguish end the existence of/wipe or put outinquest Legal or judicial inquiry, especially before a jury and

especially made by a coroner into the cause of someone.s death

surcharge additional load/chargeaccolade praise; approvalconjoin to join togethertimid shy easily frightenedopaqueness dullness/not allowing light to pass throughdisallow refuse to allow or accept as a correctabide be faithful; to endureimpermeable that cannot be permeatedconsole give comfort or sympathy towarrant authority written order guaranteeacclaimed welcomed with shouts and approvalextinct no longer active

reminiscent suggest something in the pastcatalyst substance that causes speeding upembezzle use in a wrong way for one's own benefitshallow little depth; not earnestclientele customersbrittle easily brokennegligent taking too little careaffable polite and friendlysalvage the saving of property from lossmoribund in a dying state; near deathrelapse fall back againdangle hand or swing looselyascend go or come upasterisk the mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)yarn tale story fibers for knittingarrogance proud; superior manner of behaviourdivergence getting farther apart from a pointallegiance duty support loyaltyvigorous strong energeticdwarf person much smaller the usual sizelivid Furiously angry, enragedrejuvenation becoming young in nature or appearancefragrant sweet-smellingjudicious sound in judgment; wisehospitable liking to give hospitality

odor smellscribble write hastilyameliorate improve; make betterposeur a person who attempts to impress by acting unlike himselfsawdust tiny bits of woodnarcissism Self-lovedullard a stupid, insensitive personsuccumb yield, diesluggard lazy slow-moving personflop fail/move/fall clumsilyingest take in by swallowingreiterate say or do again several timesderivative unoriginal; obtained from another sourcedefer postponeeloquence fluent speaking skillful use of languageclot half-solid lump formed from liquidcommuter person who travels regularlyweigh measure hoe heavy something issteeply rising or falling sharplytorque twisting force causing rotationbenefactor person who has given helpmoderation quality of being limited; not extremeplea requestinvincible too strong to be defeatedenduring lasting

flimsy lacking solidarity, strengthtadpole form of a frog when it leaves the eggturmoil trouble disturbancesanity health of mind soundness of judgmentcryptic secret with a hidden meaninggallant brave,behaves well with womenendorse write one's name on the back ofsponge porous rubber for washing live at once expensevolatile changeable inconstant fickle unstable explosivealloy to debase by mixing with something inferiorreconcile settle a quarrel restore peacefission splitting or division (esp. of cells)commemorate keep the memory ofgait a manner of walking, stepping, or runningdormant in a state of inactivity but awaiting developmentshard A piece of broken potterychisel steel tool for shaping materialsencapsulate enclose in capsulecomplaisant trying to please; obliginggrievous causing grief or pain; serious dire gravehypocrisy falsely making oneself appear to be goodenzyme catalysteradicate get rid of pull up by the rootsinfuriate fill with fury or rageLambaste attack verbally

sanction approval (by authority) penaltyengulf swallow upeuphoria elation state of pleasant excitementrenowned celebrated; famouscolloquial involving or using conversation.evoke call up bring outmischievous harmful; causing mischiefimplicit implied though; not plainly expressedabysmal extreme baddote show much fondness center one's attentionriddle puzzling person or thingmisogynist one who hates women/femalesdisproof proof to the contrarysadastic Cruelimpromptu without preparationinclined directing the mind in a certain directionerratic irregular in behaviour or opinionmeticulous giving great attention to detailsambivalent having both of two contrary meaningspertain belong as a part have referenceauxiliary helping; supportingconstrict make tight or smallerluminary star; light-giving bodyossified turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexibletonic something giving strength or energy

perish be destroyed decaypresentiment anticipatory fear; premonitionindistinct not easily heard; seen clearly markeddupe cheat make a fool ofabstruse difficult to comprehend; obscureturbulence being uncontrollably violentconnoisseur a person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)aberration straying away from what is normalextralegal outside the lawpest destructive thing or a person who is nuisanceparenthesis sentence within another one something separatedsophisticated complex; subtle; refinedail to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.limp lacking strength; walking unevenlyarcane known or understood by very fewmite A very small amount, portion, or particleedify instruct; correct morallyrecuperate become strong after illness loss exhaustionsatiate satisfy fullyyeoman man owning small estate; middle-class farmerfidelity loyalty accuracypluck pull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)perjury willful FALSE statement unlawful actparadigm a model example or patterngullible easily gulled

sobriety quality or condition of being sobertractable easily controlled or guidedwrit written ordermesmerize hypnotizepredominate have more power than othersarticulate speak distinctly; connect by jointsfleet number of ships; quick-movingsolvent of the power of forming a solutiondislodge move force from the place occupiedpartisan one-sided committed to a party biased or prejudicedspear weapon with a metal point on a long shaftvivacious lively high-spiritedbeguile mislead or delude; cheat; pass timecoagulation change to a thick and solid statefoolproof incapable of failure or errorliberality free giving; generosityelaborate worked out with much care in great detailbrass yellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)permeate spread into every part ofmalleable yielding easily shaped; moldable; adaptingsuffice be enoughlampoon publicly mock or ridiculeimmutable that cannot be changedforgery counterfeitpatron regular customer person who gives support

cordial warm and sincereretrograde recedingcumbersome burdensome; heavy and awkward to carrysheath cover for the blade of a weapon or a toolrepel refuse to accept/cause dislikeunscathed unharmed unhurtsuperimpose put something on the topboisterous noisy; restraintimplosion collapse; bursting inwardcenturion leader of a unit of 100 soldiersknit draw together; unite firmlypivotal of great importance (others depend on it)enigma something that is puzzlingbuoyant able to float; light-heartedjabber talk excitedly; utter rapidlytreacherous not to be trusted, perfidiousbewilder puzzle; confusestride walk with long stepsgarrulous too talkativeredeem get back by payment compensatecalipers metal supports attached to the legs measuring instrumentimpede hinder; get in the way ofresuscitation coming back to consciousnessapartheid brutal racial discriminationconcur agree in opinion happen together

indulgent inclined to indulgerecitals a number of performance of musicwoo try to winmisanthrope person who hates mankindevasive tending to evadeeulogy formal praise panegyricfoster nurture; care forpilferer to steal, especially in small quantitiesrefine make or become pure culturaldexterity skill (esp. in handling)bogus sham; counterfeit; not genuineincongruous out of place; not in harmony or agreementmultifarious varied; motley; greatly diversifiedskit short piece of humorous writingrepulsive causing a feeling of disgusthapless unluckyconvoluted complicated;coiled; twistedindefatigability not easily exhaustible; tirelessnessfawn To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequiouswince show bodily or mental painfeud bitter quarrel over a long period of timecognizant being fully aware ofsubstantiation giving facts to support (statement)euthanasia easy and painless death

GRE Word List - 2irate angryunderbid make a lower bid then somebody elsealcove recess/partially enclosed placefrantic wildly excited with joy; pain; anxietypeccadillo small sin small weakness in one's characterpervade spread through every part ofdecree order given by authorityconcoct invent, prepare by mixing togetherturquoise greenish-blue precious stonemiser person who loves wealth and spends littlevaliant bravederogatory insulting; tending to damagetarnished lost brightnessreverent feeling or showing deep respectimminent likely to come or happen soonvoluptuous arousing sensual pleasuressuppress prevent from being known put an end toirrevocable final and unalterablesoggy heavy with water

vindictive having a desire to revengewanton unrestrained; willfully malicious; unchastepinch be too tight take between the thumb and fingerearthenware dishes made of baked clayunearth discover and bring to lightsavor taste flavor somethinghoax mischievous trick played to deceivevitriolic corrosive; sarcasticloquacious talkative; garrulousdefiance open disobedience or resistancecandid frank; straight-forwardwarmonger person who stirs up wargust outburst of feeling; sudden rain wind fire etc.coalescing coming together and uniting into one substanceprecursory preliminary; anticipatingcounterfeit forgerygush burst out suddenly/talk ardentlyquandary state of doubt or perplexitychortle loud chuckle of pleasure or amusementcompunction feeling of regret for one's actionplunge move quickly suddenly and with forcerevere have deep respect for

swerve change direction suddenlyabraded rubbed off; worn away by frictionpunitive Punishingdawdler person who is slow waste of timenoxious harmfultorment severe pain or sufferingsquander spend wastefullyexculpate to clear from a charge of guiltstifled suppressed, kept backantithetical direct opposingdeplete use until none remainsapropos by the wayrecompense make payment to reward punishcoerce compel to force to make obedientaseptic surgically cleanimplacable incapable of being placated; unpleasableholster leather case for a pistolproliferate grow reproduce by rapid multificationpropagation increasing the number; spreading; extendingpersonable pleasing in appearance attractivereciprocity granting of privileges in return for similarvigilance watchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order

distraught distracted violently upset in mindineptitude quality of being unskillfullustrous being bright; polishedcondense increase in density strength make laconicextol to praise highlyforestall prevent by taking action in advance; preemptstipulate state or put forward as a necessary conditionlament show feeling of great sorrowprovoke make angry vaxplummet fall plunge steeplysubpoena written order requiring a person to appear in a low courtaccrue accumulateidolatry excessive admiration ofapprehensive grasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about futurenihilism total rejection of all religious and moral beliefssoot black powder in smokevalorous bravecomplaisance tending to comply obliging willingness to pleaseillicit unlawful; forbiddenviscous sticky/semi-fluidaversion strong dislikehaughty arrogant; conceited

concord agreement or harmonylatent present but not yet active; developed or visibletopple be unsteady and overturnsupersede take the place ofentangle put into difficultiesvariegate To mark with different shade or colorsinept unskillful; said or done at the wrong timedeviance being different in moral standards (from normal)enunciate pronounce (words)/express a theorypolemic a controversial argument / a person engaged in such an

argumentpristine primitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulteratedimpediment something that hinders (e.g. stammer)floe a sheet of floating icemalevolence wishing to do evilprevalent commonundermine weaken gradually at the base make something underarduous steep difficult ascent; laboriousslack sluggish; dull; not tightcalisthenics exercises to develop strong bodiesplacate soothe pacify calmpalate roof of the mouth; sense of taste

regicide crime of killing a kingiconoclast person who attacks popular beliefspungency sharpness stinging qualityaloof reserved; indifferentindomitable not easily discouraged or subduedfinesse delicate way of dealing with a situationwhimsical full of odd and fanciful ideastamper interfere withrecluse person who lives alone and avoids peoplehush make or become silentfelon person guilty of murderfrugal careful; economicalshun keep away from avoidmendacious lying; habitually dishonestapprise give notice to informmuffler cloth worn round the neck; silencerbigot stubborn; narrow-minded personimperative urgent; essentialenthral take the whole attention, enslavesmolder burn slowly without flamedismal sad; gloomy; miserableperilous dangerous

lavish giving or producing freely liberally or generouslytrickle flow in dropsdiabolical having the qualities of a devilvehemence forcefulnessdisencumber free from encumbranceimpending imminent; about to happen; expectedstickler person who insists on importance of somethingstigma mark of shame or disgraceavow admit; declare openlycastigation severe punishmentbenevolence wish or activity in doing goodincessant Constantsquat crouch/settle without permissionindulge gratify; give way to satisfy allow oneselfdeter discourage hinderincredulous skeptical; unwilling to believetenacity firmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang onexuberance state of growing vigorously being full of lifeapostate one who abandons long-held religious or political convictionsgist the point general sensetransient temporary fleetingconnotation suggestion in addition to

engrave impress deeplyberate scold sharplyconciliatory reconciling; soothing; comforting; mollifyingsubdue overcome bring under controlsoar rise fly highempirical relying on experimentprocrastination

keeping on putting off

tassel bunch of threadsimmaculate pure; faultlessastute clever quick at seeing to get an advantageflaunting show off complacentlyimpair worsen; diminish in valueprone prostrate; inclined to (undesirable things)coy shy/modest (especially of a girl)pillage plunder (especially in war)incorrigibility cannot be cured or correctedextrovert cheerful personapprobation approvalefface rub or wipe out, obliteratetaciturn unspoken, silentmollify make calmer or quieter

exorbitant much too high or greatsober self-controlledtruce (agreement) stop of fighting for a timeconviction convincing firm beliefbolster give greatly needed supportprecepts rules establishing standards of conductcastigate to chastise; correct by punishingcurtail make shorter then was plannedfallacious based on errorespouse To take in marriagenonchalant not having interestflamboyant brightly colored; floridgorge eat greedily/narrow opening with a streamvex annoy distress troublegrandiloquent using pompous wordsponcho large piece of clothimpassive unmoved; feeling no sign of passionpitfall covered hole as a trap unsuspected dangercoddle treat with care and tendernessinscrutable incapable of being discovered or understoodshrill sharp; piercingarboreal of connected with trees

boorish crude; rudelull become quiet or less activetimorous fearful timid afraidimperturbable calm not capable of being excitedperch take up a high positionprudence careful forethoughtcohort a group or band of peoplesagacious having sound judgment; perceptive; wise like a sageignoble not noble; inferiorintersperse place here and thereoblivious unaware; having no memoryrescind repeal/annul/cancelnebulous cloud-like; hazy; vague; indistinctdisseminate distribute (esp. ideas)heed attention/give notice tolaudatory expressing or giving praisebask in enjoy warmth and lightfluke lucky; strokeebullient overflowing with enthusiasm showing excitementpliant easily bentendearing making dear or likedprecarious uncertain risky dangerous

inferno hellpalpitate tremble beat rapidly and irregularlyembellish make beautifulominous threateningfluster make nervous or confusedmatriculation be admitted enter a university as a studentsusceptibility sensitivenessgraze touch or scrape lightly in passingquell suppress subduedivulge make known something secretdubious feeling doubtmalapropism misuse of a word (for one that resembles it)maverick rebel; nonconformistirascible irritable; easily angeredincise engrave; make a cut inostracism shut out from society refuse to meet talkambrosial extremely pleasing to tastesidestep step to one sideextort obtain by threats violencecling to resist separationepitome brief summary representative example a typical modelarabesque a complex ornate design

ferocity savage crueltycantankerous bad-tempered/quarrelsomechaste purecorroboration additional strengthening evidenceexpurgate to remove obscenity purify censorinsensible unconscious; unresponsive; unaffectedgarner to gather and save to store upfidget move restlessly make nervousimpervious not allowing to pass through (of materials)rift split crack dissensionefficacy production of a desired resultConduce To bring aboutattune bring into harmonyconvoke call together summonenmity hatred being an enemycredulous ready to believe thingspalpability can be felt or touchedplead address a court of law as an advocateferal Existing in a wild or untamed stategourmand a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excessmorbid diseased; unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)superfluous more then is needed or wanted

equipoise equal distribution of weight equilibriumveer change directionbenign kind and gentlelackluster (of eyes) dullchastisement punishmentbreach opening; broken place; breakingrarefy to make thin to make less dense to purify or refinedissent have a different opinion refuse to assentneophyte person who has been converted to a beliefreticence uncommunicativenesspious dutiful to parents; devoted to religion

GRE Word List - 3trudge walk heavilythrift care economy thriving prosperousdaunt intimidate make fearfulveneration regard with deep respectgrave serious requiring; considerationfrenetic frantic; frenzieddisheveled untidytemperate showing self-controlimpiety lack of reverence or dutifulnessblas� bored with pleasure or dissipationscalding hot enough to boilirresolute hesitating; undecidedrave act with excessive enthusiasmheresy belief contrary to what is generally acceptedguile deceit; cunning

fret worry; irritation; wear awaychicanery legal trickery/false argumenttelltale That gives warning or informationfeckless lacking purpose or vitality ineffective carelessardor enthusiasmdebacle a breakup overthrow sudden disastertawdry cheap gaudy showy tackystriated striped grooved or bandedjocular meant as a jokeexoneration set someone clear (e.g.. from blame)contentious argumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsomecajole use flattery or deceit to persuaderesilience quality of quickly recovering the original shapedisdain look on with contempttaunt contemptuous reproach hurtful remarkalacrity eager and cheerful; readinessabeyance suspended actionapotheosis deification glorification to godliness

hoodwink trick; misleadglimmer weak/unsteady lightterse brief and to the pointulterior situated beyondjagged notchedmyriad very great numberinimitable defying; imitation; unmatchableconundrum a riddle dilemma enigmaincite stir up; rousefalter waver/move in an uncertain mannerdrawl slow way of speakingclamor shout complain with a lot of noisenexus a connection or linkrender deliver provide representclinch come to grips/settle conclusivelyabet help/encourage somebody (in doing wrong)decorum propriety propernessquiescence state of being passive/motionless

discreet careful/prudentale fermented alcoholic beverage similar to but heavier than beersash long strip worn round the waistruffian violent cruel mantepid lukewarmitinerate to travel from place to place to peregrinatedoleful dismal; mourfulinnocuous causing no harmexhaustive complete; thoroughabrogate repeal or annul by authorityrecant take back as being FALSE give upcrush press lose shape subdue overwhelmtalon claw of a bird of preyquack person dishonestly claiming to somethingemaciate make thin and weaksever break offsodden soaked; saturatedmephitic Poisonous; noxious

sketchy shortly, roughly, quicklyintrepid fearless; brave; undauntedpreternatural not normal or usualpariah an outcast a rejected and despised personunfeigned not pretended sincereservile like a slave lacking independenceossify to turn to bone to settle rigidly into an ideaprim neat; formalchurlish (adj) boorishfixate stare atcommodious having plenty of space for what is neededflinch draw; move back; winceinsurrection rising of people to open resistance torecast cast or fashion anewthwart obstruct/frustratetransgress break go beyond (a limit)engrossing taken up all the time or attention writing in large or formalvilify slander say evil things

intransigence unwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractabilitycovert disguisedheinous odious (of crime)infuse put; pour; fillubiquitous present everywherequixotic fanciful, fantastic, imaginaryfracas noisy; quarrelputrefaction becoming rottentorpid dull and slowassuage make something (pain desire) lessinsinuate suggest unpleasantly; make a way for something gentlysycophant person who flatter to the rich and powerfulurbane elegant refined in mannersebullience exuberance outburst of feelingaustere severely moral and strict simple and plaininadvertent not paying proper attentionassail attack violentlystingy spending using unwillingly

equivocal having a double or doubtful meaning; suspiciousproclivity inclinationcower crouch shrink backcolander bowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off watermaul hurt by rough handlingprovisional of the present time onlyburnish to polish; rub to a shinepenury extreme povertydirge a song of grief or lamentationire angervain without use result conceitedruddy reddish, healthy-lookingforfeit suffer the loss of somethingengender cause produce give rise tooccluded blocked uprotund rich and deep; plump and roundpuerile childishsavant person of great learning

profuse abundant/lavishenervate weaken deprive of strength attenuateadamant kind of stone; inflexibledynamo a generator something that produces electric currentequivocate try to deceive by equivocal languagegnaw waste away; bite steadilywean to turn away (from a habit)pry get something inquire too curiouslybeatify to bless; make happy or ascribe a virtue todiscrete distincthegemony predominanceglut supply to much fill to excesscrease line made by crushing white line on the ground in cricketascertain get to knowforay to ventureguileless honest; straightforwardsting something sharpsplice join (two ends)

penitent feeling or showing regretelegy a lament a melancholy compositionreticent reserved; untalkative; silent; taciturnpusillanimous cowardly; cravenobtuse blunt/stupidpaucity scarcity a lacking ofretinue following; attendantsdiatribe bitter and violent attack in wordscogitate think deeply mediateconsummate perfect/make; perfect/completestolid showing no emotion impassiveeffrontery boldness impudence arrogancedissolution disintegration looseness in moralsderision ridicule mockery deridingindolence lazinesspyre large pile of wood for burningerudite learned; scholarlymercurial quick changeable in character fleeting

corporeal physical of or for the bodypedestrian commonplace trite unremarkableequable steady; regularadmonitory containing warningluculent easily understood; lucid; clearcoeval of the same period; coexistinginsularity narrow-mindedness; isolatedauspicious favorable successful prosperoussecular material (not spiritual) living outside monasteriesstreak long thin move very fastnascent coming into existence; emergingdecry disapprove ofpenchant strong inclination a likingpulchritude Physical beautyonus responsilibilty,burdenvanquish conquerextirpate to destroy exterminate cut out exscindassiduous diligent hard-working; sedulous

privation hardshipaccretion the growing of separate things into onecovetous eagerly desirousdefalcate (v) to embezzle or misappropriatebaneful causing harm or ruin; pernicious; destructiveindelible that cannot be rubbed outpalliate lessen the severity ofcogent strong; convincingdearth shortagepellucid transparent easy to understandcondone forgivelumber move in a clumsy/noisy waydiscredit refuse to believerecidivism relapse into antisocial or criminal behaviorlurk be out of view ready to attackcoda passage that completes a piece of musiccornucopia abundant supplyveneer surface appearance covering the TRUE nature

petrify to make hard rocklikecensure expression of blame or disapproval a rebukeelicit draw outserration having a toothed edgedainty pretty/delicate(food)/difficult to pleasecaustic biting sarcastichighbrow (person) with superior tastesodious repulsive; hatefulabjure promise or swear to give upchauvinist a blindly devoted patriottyro a beginnerinane silly; senselessdilate speak comprehensively become wider largedeprave make morally bad;corruptdenigrate blacken; belittle; sully; defameduplicity deliberate deceptionprotracted prolongedtaut tightly stretched

turbid muddy having the sediment stirred upfledgling an inexperienced person.punctilious Meticulousbellicose inclined to fightingignominious shameful; dishonorable; undignified; disgracefulinterim as an installmentavid eager; greedyflorid very much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)malign to speak harmful untruths about someoneinundate flood cover by overflowingattenuate make thin; weaken; enervateconsume get to the end ofphlegmatic calm; sluggish; temperament; unemotionalsanctimony self-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE pietyinimical harmful or unfriendlyprevaricate to equivocate to stray from the truthingenuous naive; young; artless; frank; honest; sincereveracity truth

barren not good enough; unable to have young ones without valueplaque flat metal on a wall as a memoriallien legal claim until a debt on it is repaidexigency emergency an urgent situationchagrin vexationaver affirm; assert; prove; justifycredulity too great a readiness to believe thingssnub treat with contemptlibel statement that damages reputationforbearance patience; willingness to waitvolubility fluency verbosity easy use of spoken languageconceit over-high opinion of too much prideidiosyncrasy personal mannerismobdurate hardened and unrepenting; stubborn; inflexibledud no use person something that failsfacile easily donecontiguous touching neighboring nearjejune insubstantial/dull/immature

waft scent waving movement carry lightly throughresigned unresistant; submissiveabut border onfinagle to practice deception or fraud; scheme.repudiate disown refuse to accept or paytocsin a signal, especially of alarmverisimilitude appearing TRUE or realfringe edge ornamental border part of hair over the foreheadchastened corrected punishedsomatic of the bodypernicious harmful; injurioushusk worthless; outside part of anythinginsipid without taste or flavorcoax get somebody to do something by kindnessdolt stupid fellowpenurious poor/stingyparley negotiationeffluvia outflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor

incursion a raid; a sudden attackobfuscate to darken; make obscure; muddlepreclude prevent make impossible

GRE Word List - 4disingenuous

sophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning

encumbrance

burden things that get on the way of

obtain to be established accepted or customarymorose ill-tempered; unsocialgloat over look at with selfish delightquirk habit or action peculiar to somethingextempore without previous thought or preparationdisparate essentially differentregale to delight or entertain to feastscorch become discolored/dry up/go at high speedperpetrate be guilty commit (a crime)foil prevent from carrying out

salubrious healthfulmalinger to fake illness or injury in order to shirk a dutygrouse Complain or grumble (verb)Palpable Obviousdiscern see with an effort but clearlywaffle talk vaguely and without much resulttransitory briefperfunctory done as a duty without carepundit pedant authority on a subjectextant still in existencemundane worldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everydaydeluge great flood heavy rush of watervisceral of the internal organs of the bodylachrymose causing tears; tearfulascribe consider to be the origin of or belonging tosullied to be stained or discreditedexscind to cut out cut awaytemerity boldness brashness intrepidness

extenuate reduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excusegrovel crawl; humble oneselfcollusion secret agreement for a deceitful purposesqualid foul filthyundulate to move in wavelike fashion fluctuatefagged too tiredshrewd astute; showing sound judgementhollow not soled with holeharbinger One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner.august majestic; venerableconspicuous

easily seen remarkable

epiphany A Christian feast celebrating the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi.

rife widespreadevince to show clearly to indicatePastiche work (usually artistic) which imitatesgaucherie socially awkward; tactless behaviorsnare trap

rancorous feeling bitterness; spitefulnessfinical too fussy about food clothing etc.mellifluous sweetly flowingmacabre gruesome; suggesting deathuncouth rough awkwardamortize end (a debt) by setting aside moneyobviate to make unnecessary get rid oflevity lack of seriousnessascetic practicing self-denial; austere; starkdelineate to portray depict sketch outpaean song of praise or triumphnadir lowest; weakest pointemote stir up excitefervor warmth of feelings earnestnesscongeal make or become stiff and solidverve spirit vigor enthusiasmgauche hence; awkwardlope move along with long strides

expostulate argue earnestly to dissuade correct or protestdiscourse speech lecturelionize treat as a famous persondilettante a lover of an art or sciencenoisome offensive; disgusting (smell)bandy discuss lightly or glibly; exchange (words) heatedlydogmatic positive certain arbitrary without room for discussionepicurean devoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)sumptuous magnificentcraven cowardlylassitude weariness; tirednessostentation display to obtain admiration or envysanguine cheerful; confident; optimisticirksome tiresomeprodigal wasteful; reckless with moneybrash hasty rush; cheeky; saucyrequite repay give in returnimperious commanding; haughty; arrogant

didactic intended to instructpresage warning signsophomoric being immaturetrifling unimportantdrone male bee person who isn't self-employedverdant fresh and greenensconce To settle (oneself) securely or comfortablyintransigent uncompromisingprodigious enormous; wonderfulpalatial magnificentagog eager/exciteddesiccant substance used to absorb moisturephilistine a smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledgebroach bring up; announce; begin to talk aboutwile a trickheretic recreant, protestant,skepticsupine lying on the back slow to act passivereactionary opposing progress

raconteur person who tells anecdotesferment substance become excitedqualm feeling of doubt temporary feeling of sicknesshauteur haughtinessperfidious treacherous; faithlessfestoon a decorative chain or strip hanging between two pointsrumple make roughpropitious auspicious; presenting favorable circumstancesremonstrate

to protest object

roll call calling of namescurmudgeon

bad-tempered person

bequest arrangement to give something at deathinchoate not yet fully formed; rudimentary; elementaryfacetious humorous; funny; jocularfatuous without sense foolish; self-satisfactionreproach scold upbraidwan looking ill, not bright

rapacious greedy (esp for money)stymie to hinder obstruct or blockbaleful harmful; ominous causing evilobtrusive projecting; prominent; undesirably noticeablepreen tidy/show self-satisfactionjibe gibe; make fun ofextricable that can be freedfigurehead carved image on the prow of a shipbenison blessingprovident frugal; looking to the futurerivet fix take up secure metal pinbarrage artificial obstacle built across a riverfetid stinkingburgeon grow forth send out budsoverweening

presumptuously; arrogant; overbearing

discountenance

refuse to approve of

vacillation being uncertain hesitating

eschew avoidpedantic bookish showing off learningimpetuous having sudden energy; impulsiverueful dejectedequanimity calmness of temperamenthubris arrogant; pridekibosh block, halt, stopmendicant a beggarsoporific producing sleepatonement repayment death of Jesusford shallow place in a river (to cross)forswear renounce; disallow; repudiateexcoriation severe criticismmacerate make or become soft by soaking in watersupplicate make a humble petition tosaturnine gloomy; dark; sullen; moroseskiff small boatboggle To hesitate as if in fear or doubt

profundity depthblithe cheerful; casual; carefreeslur join sounds/words (indistinct)contemn to scorn or despiseblandness polite manner; comforting; uninterestingcloture closing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by votinghallow to make holy; consecratetortuous devious/not straightforwardegress way out exitscabbard sheath for the bladerant use extravagant languagevacuity idlenessdereliction deserting and leaving to fall into ruinsseminal like a seed constituting a source; originativepetrous like a rock hard stonyprudish easily shocked; excessively modestmendacity dishonestymachination

plot; scheme (esp. evil)

restive refusing to move reluctant to be controlledperspicacity quick judging and understandinglabyrinthine to entangle the state of affairsesoteric abstruse intended only for a small circle ofperfidy treachery breaking of faithentreat ask earnestlyprune dried plum silly personincumbents official dutiescontrite filled with deep sorrow for wrongdoingmaladroit tactless; clumsyprobity uprightness incorruptibility principlemanacle chains for the hands or feetindigence povertyfervid showing earnest feelingimbroglio complicated and embarrassing situationstigmatize describe somebody scornfullymolt lose hair/feathers before new growingoverhaul examine thoroughly to learn about the condition

germane relevant; pertinent tospecious illogical of questionable truth or meritgoad something urging a person to actionvestige trace or signcravat piece of linen worn as a necktieeddy circular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind)cordon line (of police acting as a guard)forage food for horses and cattlepoignant deeply moving keendepredation plunderingflax pale yellow (hair) a plantparsimonious

too economical; miserly

exploit brilliant achievement develop use selfishlysubsume include under a rulealeck one who considers himself smarter than otherspetulant unreasonably; impatientrubicund red and healthyseverance severing

ineluctable certain; inevitableplatitude a trite or banal statement unoriginalitylugubrious mournful; excessively sadinsouciant unconcerned; carefreehalcyon calm and peacefulofficious too eager or ready to help offer advicegouge tool for cutting grooves in woodinterdict prohibit forbidonerous needing effortl burdensomepredilection special liking mental preferenceflout reject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)demagogue person appealing not to reasonsbelligerent (person nation) waging warchary cautious; waryfeint pretendprofligate wasteful prodigal licentious extravagantimpute to attribute to a cause or source ascribeupbraid scold reproach

cabal a scheme or plot a group of plottersdeprecate protest against; express disapproval ofobsequious too eager to obey or serveinveterate deep-rooted. long-establishedretard check hinderspurious false; counterfeitpropitiatory conciliatory; appeasing; mitigatingmaudlin sentimental in a silly or tearful wayshunt send from one track to another lay aside evade discussionaplomb self-confidencedulcet melodious; harmonioustautology a repetition a redundancyinured accustomed to adaptednemesis deserved and unavoidable punishment for wrong doinggregarious living in societies liking the companydenouement

an outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot

hone stone used for sharpening toolscursory quick; hurried

forge workshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal leadimpecunious

having little or no money

sordid wretched; comfortless; contemptibleargot jargon; slangplethora glutsinuous winding; undulating serpentinevigilant member of a vigilance committeelibertine immoral persondesultory aimless;haphazard; digressing at randompropinquity nearness in time or place affinity of naturesalacious obsceneaugury omenl signharangue a long passionate speechodium intense hatred or disliketurgid excessively ornate swollen or bloatedrecalcitrant disobedientharrow to distress; create stress or tormentmulct to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.

homiletics act of preachingeclat Great brilliance, as of performance or achievementfoible defect of character (a person is wrongly proud)epistle letterdeposition dethronement; depositinginculcate fix firmly by repetitiontangential suddenly changeablegainsay to deny; to opposemiddling fairly good but not very good

countervail counterbalance moot open to discussion or debate; doubtful repertoire A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform narynot any; no; pinchbeck An alloy of zinc and copper used as imitation gold; A cheap imitationstentorian extremely loud and powerful finicky finical resort to frequently visit profaneworldly having contempt for God divestiture taking off getting rid of giving up gossamer soft light; delicate material churl bad-tempered person temperance abstinence from

alcohol self-control moderation truculence aggressiveness ferocity inveigh to attack verbally; denounce; deprecate diffidence shyness atavistic something reverting to an earlier type levee formal reception/embankment astringent substance that shrinks pucker wrinkle trepidation alarm excited state of mind opprobrious showing scorn or reproach diaphanous transparent; gauzynugatory trifling/worthless rebuff snub distrait distracted tenuous insubstantial flimsy weakdetumescence diminishing or lessening of swelling glean gather facts in small quantitiesdisinter dig up from the earth vitiate lower the quality weaken the strength foppish like a man who pays too much attention to his clothes panegyric formal praise eulogy flak criticism; anti-aircraft guns ramify to be divided or subdivided to branch out plod continue doing something without resting refractory stubborn; unmanageable; intractable fecund fertile encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric expedient likely to be useful for a purposepugnacious fond of in the habit of fighting vituperate curse abuse in words trenchant forceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive disconcert upset the self-possession of quaillose courage turn

frightened obloquy abusively; detractive language; sharp criticism; vituperation discomfit confuse embarrass impudent rash; indiscreet quaff drink deeplyuntoward unfortunate inconvenient sermon reproving a person for his faults voluble fluentsublime extreme; astounding rabble mob crowd the lower classes of populace calumnyslander; aspersion peremptory urgent; imperative; unchallenged; ending debate strut a supporting bar blandishment flattery; coaxing cant insincere talk/jargon bereft rob or dispossess of something (material) fetter to shackle put in chains prosaic straightforward.; lacking in imagination and spirit turpitude wickedness shamefulness glib ready and smooth but not sincere raffish showing vulgar in nature or appearance; tawdry ensign flag/badgecontumacious insubordinate rebellious asperity roughness; harshness; ill temper; irritabilitymeretricious attractive on the surface but of little value simper (give a) silly/self-conscious smile idyll a carefree episode or experience teetotal oppose to alcohol incense make angryveritable real rightly named invective abusive language; curses mien demeanor implicate to be involved endemic epidemic hirsute hairy;

shaggy unencumbered easy-going trifle sophistryfallacious; reasoning faulty logic impugned challenged to be doubted surfeit satiate feed to fulness or to excess quotidian banal; everyday umbrage offense resentment miseenscene the stage setting or scenery of a play felicitous suitably expressed; well chosen; apropos hack cut roughly; hired horse toady obsequious flatterer peregrination traveling about wanderingmettle quality of endurance or courage ineffable to great to be described in wordsecumenical representing the whole Christian world incipient beginning canvass discuss thoroughly sort of touting plaintive mournful; melancholy; sorrowful pine waste away through sorrow or illness ostensible seeming appearing as such professed tout To solicit customers, votes, or patronage piquant agreeably pungent; stimulating tamp tap or drive down by repeated light blows forbear refrain from; be patient; ancestor slate king of blue-grey stone propose criticize minatory menacing; threatening stanch to stop the flow of a fluid fledgedable to fly trained experienced plumb get to the root of deferential showing respect sundryvarious miscellaneous; separate stipple paint with

dots blatant noisy and rough aspersionslander demur to hesitate; raise objections consternation surprise and fear; dismay spurn have nothing to do reject or refuse cadge to beg; to get by begging bedizen to adorn especially in a cheap showy manner purvey provide supply desuetude cessation of use disuse suppliantasking humbly beseeching presumption arrogance brummagem Cheap and showycountenance to favor or approve of belabor beat hard obstreperous noisy; loud redoubtableformidable causing fear balk obstacle purposely to get on the way of supercilious disdainful characterized by haughty scorn trite not new virago a loud domineering woman a scold or nagstygian hence; dark; gloomy rebus puzzle in which pictures stand for words orison prayerpreponderance greatness in number strength weight reprobate person hardened in sin; one devoid of decency hermetic sealed by fusion expiation ending; expiring vagary strange act or idea sententious short and pithy full of maxims/proverbs trencherman person who eats a lothew make by hard work cut (by striking) proscribe denounce as dangerous dissemble speak or behave so as to hide something (in mind) portent omen marvelous

threateningimperviousness haughty; arrogant; commanding picaresque involving clever rogues or adventurers pileous Covered with hair venal ready to do something dishonest doggerel trivial poorly constructed verse splenetic bad-tempered;irritable peripatetic wandering imprecationan invocation of evil a curse froward intractable not willing to yield or comply stubbornprofligacy shameless immorality lithe bending; twisting mettlesome courageous; high-spiritedpetrified taken away power (to think feel act) succor assistance relief in time of distressfulsome disgusting offensive due to excessiveness ferret discover by searching searchtravesty parody/imitation duress threats to compel somebody puissance strength acarpouseffete no longer fertile; worn out pied of mixed colors effete infertile; worn out; weakedacious voracious; devouring constrain compel sobriquet nickname wend to go proceedfulmination bitter protest nibble show some inclination to accept (an offer) ponderous heavy; bulky; dull brook to tolerate; endure palaver To flatter; to cajole pique hurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity) slake to assuage

to satisfy allay salutary remedial wholesome causing improvement detraction slandering verbal attack aspersion welter turmoil a bewildering jumble repast meal abraid to awaken or rouse nostrum a quack remedy; an untested cure stintto be thrifty to set limits pith essential part force soft liquid substance suborn induce by bribery or something to commit perjury nonplused greatly surprised refulgent shining; brilliant expatiate to roam wander freely fustian bombastic garble make unfair selection from facts recondite little known; abstruse scurvy mean; contemptible mince pronounce or speak affectedly euphemize epithet adjective sedulous persevering prolix tiring because too longimportune beg urgently solicit (of a prostitute) involute complex bilge bulge; the protuberance of a cask cavalcade a possession sere make hard and without feeling drolljesting descry catch sight of see something in the distance brazen made of brass repine at be discontented with limn paint portray wag merry person lucubrate write in scholarly fashioncoruscate sparkle crass without refinement or sensitivity; gross. consequential pompous self important foment put something warm (to lessen the pain) testiness witness/evidencerecreancy cowardice

a cowardly giving up arrant in the highest degree quibble try to avoid by sophistication lam a hasty escape; flight. Archaic marked by the characteristics of an earlier period imbibe to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink repose rest;sleep perfunctorilyperformed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial impasse a position or situation from which there is no escape; deadlock pulchritudinous physically beautiful; comely. eupepticgood digestion