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GRE Vocabulary List 011
Vocabulary words for the GRE
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Graduate
02/04/2010

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Conglomeration
Definition
Mass of material sticking together. Noun
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Congruence
Definition
Harmonious relationship. Noun
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Congruent
Definition
In agreement; corresponding. Adjective
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Congruent
Definition
In agreement; corresponding. Adjective
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Conifer
Definition
Pine Tree; cone bearing tree. Noun
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Conjecture
Definition
Guess; infer on insufficient data. Verb
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Conjugal
Definition
Pertaining to marriage
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Conjure
Definition
Summon a devil; practice magic. Verb
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Connivance
Definition
Permission to offend; pretend ignorance of something wrong. Noun
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Connoisseur
Definition
Person competent to act as a judge of art. Noun
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Connotation
Definition
Suggested or implied meaning of a word or expression. Noun
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Connubial
Definition
Pertaining to marriage. Adjective
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Consanguinity
Definition
Kinship. Noun
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Conscientious
Definition
Scrupulous; careful. Adjective
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Conscript
Definition
Draftee. Noun
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Consecrate
Definition
Dedicate; sanctify. Verb
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Consensus
Definition
General agreement. Noun
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Consequential
Definition
Pompous; self-important. Adjective
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Conservatory
Definition
School of the fine arts. Noun
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Consign
Definition
Deliver officially. Verb
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Consistency
Definition
Absence of contradictions. Noun
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Console
Definition
Lessen sadness or disappointment. Verb
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Consolidation
Definition
Unification; becoming firmer or stronger. Noun
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Consonance
Definition
Harmony; agreement. Noun
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Consort
Definition
V. Associated with. Noun, Husband or wife.
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Conspiracy
Definition
Treacherous plot. Noun
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Constituent
Definition
Supporter. Noun
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Constraint
Definition
Compulsion; repression of feelings. Noun
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Construe
Definition
Explain; interpret. Verb
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Consummate
Definition
Wholly without flaw; Supremely skilled. Adjective
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Contagion
Definition
Infection. Noun
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Contaminate
Definition
Pollute. Verb
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Contempt
Definition
Scorn; disdain. Noun
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Contend
Definition
Struggle; compete. Verb
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Contention
Definition
Claim; thesis. Noun
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Contentious
Definition
Quarrelsome. Adjective
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Contest
Definition
Dispute. Verb
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Context
Definition
Writings preceding and following the passage quoted. Noun
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Contiguous
Definition
Adjacent to; touching upon. Adjective
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Continence
Definition
Self-restraint; sexual chastity. Noun
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Contingent
Definition
Adjective dependent on. Noun Group that makes up part of a gathering.
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Contortions
Definition
Twistings; distortions. Noun
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Contraband
Definition
Illegal trade; smuggling. Noun
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Contravene
Definition
Contradict; oppose. Verb
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Contrite
Definition
Penitent. Adjective
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Contrived
Definition
Forced; artificial. Adjective
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Controvert
Definition
Oppose with arguments. verb
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Contusion
Definition
Bruise. Noun
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Conundrum
Definition
Riddle. Noun
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Convene
Definition
Assemble. Verb
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Convention
Definition
Social or moral custom. Noun
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Converge
Definition
Approach; come together
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Conversant
Definition
Familiar with. Adjective
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Converse
Definition
Opposite. Noun
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Convert
Definition
One who has adopted a different opinion. Noun
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Convex
Definition
Curving outwars. Adjective
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Conveyance
Definition
Vehical; transfer. Noun
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Conviction
Definition
Judgement that someone is guilty of a crime. Noun
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Convival
Definition
Festive; happy. Adjective
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Convoke
Definition
Call together. Verb
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Convoulted
Definition
Coiled around; intricate
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Copious
Definition
Plentiful. Adjective
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Coquette
Definition
Flirt. Noun
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Cordial
Definition
Gracious. Adjective
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Cordon
Definition
Extended line of men to prevent access. Noun
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Cornice
Definition
Projecting molding on a building. Noun
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Cornucopia
Definition
Horn overflowing with grain. Symbol for abundance. Noun
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Corollary
Definition
Consequence; accompiament. Noun
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Corporal
Definition
Bodily; material. Adjective
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Corpulent
Definition
Very fat. Adjective
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Correlation
Definition
Mutual relationship. Noun
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Corroborate
Definition
Confirm; support. Verb
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Corrode
Definition
Destroy by chemical action. Verb
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Corrosive
Definition
Eating away by chemicals. Adjective
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Corrugated
Definition
Wrinkled. Adjective
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Cosmic
Definition
Pertaining to the universe. Adjective
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Cotenic
Definition
Group that meets socially. Noun
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Countenacnce
Definition
Verb, approve; tolerate. Noun, face.
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Countermand
Definition
Cancel; revoke. Verb
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