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GRE Set X
20 GRE Words
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Language - English
Graduate
07/07/2013

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Ambiguous
Definition
Unclear or capable of having more than one meaning
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Austerity
Definition
Severity of life; sternness; strict economy
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Clandestine
Definition
Characterized by or done in secrecy; illicit
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Credulous
Definition
Easily deceived; gullible
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Didactic
Definition
Intended for moral instruction
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Elucidate
Definition
To clarify or explain
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Exculpate
Definition
To remove blame; to acquit
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Fluent
Definition
Able to speak or write with ease
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Hierarchy
Definition
A system of rank
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Inevitable
Definition
Impossible to avoid; certain
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Judicious
Definition
Sensible; having good judgement
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Mar
Definition
To damage or spoil
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Onerous
Definition
Troublesome or oppressive; burdensome
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Pessimism
Definition
The tendency to see or anticipate only bad results or conditions
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Probity
Definition
Integrity and honesty
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Recalcitrant
Definition
Stubbornly resistant; defiant
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Sanctimonious
Definition
Feigning piety or righteousness; hypocritical
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Surfeit
Definition
An overabundance or excessive amount
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Utilitarian
Definition
Functional or practical; focused on usefulness rather than beauty
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Zealous
Definition
Very passionate or enthusiastic; devoted
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