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Top 52 General GRE words
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11/12/2023

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Anomaly
Definition
Something that is unusual or unexpected
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Equivocal
Definition
Not easily understood or explained
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Lucid
Definition
Very clear and easy to understand
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Precipitate
Definition
To cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly
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Assuage
Definition
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
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Erudite
Definition
Having or showing great knowledge
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Opaque
Definition
Not able to see through; not easily understood
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Prodigal
Definition
Wastefully extravagant
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Enigma
Definition
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
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Fervid
Definition
Intensely enthusiastic or passionate
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Placate
Definition
To make (someone) less angry or hostile
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Zeal
Definition
A strong feel of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
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Abstain
Definition
To restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something
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Audacious
Definition
A willingness to take bold risks / showing a lack of respect
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Desiccate
Definition
Remove the moisture from (something)
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Gullible
Definition
Easily persuaded to believe something
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Laudable
Definition
Deserving praise and commendation
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Pedant
Definition
A person who makes an excessive display of learning
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Vacillate
Definition
To waver between different opinions or actions
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Adulterate
Definition
To make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality
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Capricious
Definition
Given to sudden changes of mood or behavior
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Engender
Definition
To produce, cause, or give rise to (something)
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Homogenous
Definition
Of the same or similar kind
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Loquacious
Definition
Tending to talk a great deal
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Pragmatic
Definition
Dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories
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Volatile
Definition
Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably
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Apathy
Definition
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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Corroborate
Definition
To confirm or make more certain
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Ephemeral
Definition
Lasting for a very short time
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Laconic
Definition
Using few words
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Mitigate
Definition
Make less severe, serious, or painful
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Propriety
Definition
The state or quality of being correct or proper
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Advocate
Definition
Publicly recommend or support
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Cacophony
Definition
A harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds
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Enervate
Definition
Cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken
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Ingenuous
Definition
Innocent and unsuspecting
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Misanthrope
Definition
A person who dislikes humankind
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Paradox
Definition
A statement that contradicts itself but might be true
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Venerate
Definition
Regard with great respect
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Antipathy
Definition
A strong feeling of dislike
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Deride
Definition
To express contempt for; ridicule
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Eulogy
Definition
A speech that praises someone, typically some who has recently died
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Lethargic
Definition
Lacking energy
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Obdurate
Definition
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion
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Philanthropic
Definition
Seeking to promote the welfare of others
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Waver
Definition
To go back and forth between choices or opinions
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Bolster
Definition
To support or strengthen
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Dissonance
Definition
A lack of harmony or agreement
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Garrulous
Definition
Excessively talkative
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Malleable
Definition
Easily influenced; pliable
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Ostentation
Definition
Excessive display of wealth
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Prevaricate
Definition
Avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question
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