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GRE Set I
20 GRE Words
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Language - English
Graduate
07/05/2013

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Abrogate
Definition
To annul or repeal; to end or do away with
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Ardor
Definition
Intense feelings; passion
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Blithe
Definition
Carefree or joyous; happy
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Comprise
Definition
To include or contain
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Decry
Definition
To denounce or criticize
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Dissemble
Definition
To disguise or conceal
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Entity
Definition
A distinct, independent unit or being
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Extricate
Definition
To free or disentangle
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Garrison
Definition
A military post; the troops stationed at a military post
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Implosion
Definition
A violent, inward collapse
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Insular
Definition
Isolated; narrow-minded
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Lavish
Definition
ADJ: Elaborate and luxurious; V: To give freely
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Mollify
Definition
To calm down or pacify; to soften
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Partisan
Definition
N: An adherent or supporter; ADJ: Favoring
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Poignant
Definition
Profoundly moving; intense
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Proprietary
Definition
Owned; patened
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Renunciation
Definition
A rejection or repudiation
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Solicitous
Definition
Concerned; thoughtful; eager to please
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Torpor
Definition
Sluggish inactivity; lethargic indifference; apathy
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Verbose
Definition
Wordy; tedious; long-winded
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