Shared Flashcard Set

Details

GRE Set J
20 GRE Words
20
Language - English
Graduate
07/06/2013

Additional Language - English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Abscond
Definition
To leave in a sudden or secret manner, typically to avoid arrest
Term
Articulate
Definition
V: To explain clearly or to speak in distinct syllables; Adj: Fluent, easily understood
Term
Boisterous
Definition
Rough and noisy; rowdy; unrestrained
Term
Concede
Definition
To acknowledge as true; to admit or yield; to surrender
Term
Defamation
Definition
A malicious or unjust attack on someone's good reputation
Term
Dissident
Definition
Adj: Disagreeing or dissenting; N: One who disagrees
Term
Enumerate
Definition
To state things in a list
Term
Extrovert
Definition
An outgoing person
Term
Garrulous
Definition
Very talkative
Term
Impromptu
Definition
Made or done without previous preparation
Term
Intangible
Definition
Not clear; incapable of being perceived by touch
Term
Lenient
Definition
Easy-going; tolerant
Term
Morose
Definition
Gloomy; sullen; ill-humored
Term
Pedantic
Definition
Narrowly concerned with excessive detail; especially when teaching
Term
Ponderous
Definition
Of great weight; heavy; awkward
Term
Prototype
Definition
An original form of something
Term
Reparation
Definition
Compensation given to make amends; atonement
Term
Sordid
Definition
Meanly selfish; vile; filthy
Term
Tortuous
Definition
Full of twists and turns; deceitful; devious
Term
Verisimilitude
Definition
The appearance of truth; probability
Supporting users have an ad free experience!