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Mozarts25th GRE Wordlist 31
Mozarts25th GRE Wordlist 31
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10/11/2010

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Term
trudge
Definition
march, slog
Term
tumefy
Definition
swell
Term
tussock
Definition
a tuft or clump of growing grass
Term
ululate
Definition
to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl.
Term
unabashed
Definition
shameless, brazen
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unavailing
Definition
useless, futile
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unctuous
Definition
insincere
Term
underpin
Definition
support
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underwrite
Definition
agree to finance,
guarantee
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unctuous
Definition
insincere
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unimpeachable
Definition
exemplary
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unmitigated
Definition
complete, harsh
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unseemly
Definition
unbecoming, improper
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utilitarian
Definition
pragmatic
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vaunt
Definition
brag
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veneer
Definition
a thin layer of wood or other material for facing or inlaying wood.
OR Pretense
Term
viaduct
Definition
waterway
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visitation
Definition
a formal visit
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volant
Definition
agile
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votary
Definition
an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage.
OR a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit: a votary of jazz.
Term
vouchsafe
Definition
to grant or give, as by favor, graciousness, or condescension:
Term
wraith
Definition
ghost
Term
weir
Definition
dam
Term
Concupiscence
Definition
longing for sex
Term
Prone
Definition
Secondary meaning: Lie on front of body . Opposite is supine
Term
caper
Definition
to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; gambol
Term
begrudge
Definition
to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone) OR to be reluctant to give, grant
Term
Zany
Definition
a professional buffoon; clown.
Term
pirouette
Definition
a whirling about on one foot or on the points of the toes, as in ballet dancing.
Term
Tout
Definition
to solicit (business, customers, etc) or hawk (merchandise), esp in a brazen way
Term
extenuate
Definition
to represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious
Term
gimlet
Definition
a small tool for boring holes, consisting of a shaft with a pointed screw at one end and a handle perpendicular to the shaft at the other.
Term
pylon
Definition
a steel tower or mast carrying high-tension lines, telephone wires, or other cables and lines.
Term
skein
Definition
a length of wool or yarn
Term
discommode
Definition
to cause inconvenience to; disturb, trouble, or bother.
Term
confabulation
Definition
to chat informally OR The unconscious filling of gaps in one's memory by fabrications that one accepts as fa
Term
self effacing
Definition
modest
Term
punctilio
Definition
a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
Term
quarter
Definition
mercy or indulgence, esp. as shown in sparing the life and accepting the surrender of a vanquished enemy
Term
Sapid
Definition
having taste or flavor.

agreeable to the taste; palatable.
Term
hearken
Definition
To listen attentively; give heed
Term
TERRIGENOUS
Definition
produced by the earth.
Term
gradation
Definition
any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner.
Term
indignant
Definition
offended; feeling or expressing displeasure at something unjust or insulting.
Term
Digest
Definition
Shorten or truncate
Term
ratiocinating
Definition
to reason; carry on a process of reasoning.
Term
sashaying
Definition
to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly
Term
arcadian
Definition
rural, rustic, or pastoral, esp. suggesting simple, innocent contentment.
Term
pastoral
Definition
pertaining to the country or to life in the country; rural; rustic.
Term
gelid
Definition
very cold; icy
Term
froward
Definition
obstinate, willful, disobedient, fractious, wayward, unmanageable, difficult.
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