GREWORDLIST

GREWORDLIST

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