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GRE Verbal Unfamiliar
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104
Language - English
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09/12/2016

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Dither
Definition
To be indecisive
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Rakish
Definition
Dashing jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
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Tepid
Definition
Showing little enthusiasm; lukewarm
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Exuberance
Definition
Full of energy
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Conviviality
Definition
Friendliness
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Temerity
Definition
Wrecklessness, boldness
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Ineluctable
Definition
necessary
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Incommensurate
Definition
Disproportionate, unequal
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Diminution
Definition
Reduction in size, extent, importance of something
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Homage
Definition
Special honor or respect shown publically
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Pell-mell (syn: helter-skelter)
Definition
confused, rushed, or disorderly manner
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Superfluous
Definition
Unnecessary; more than enough
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Nugatory
Definition
trifling, unimportant
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Preponderance
Definition
Quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance
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Prolixity
Definition
Long or wordy
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Abstruse
Definition
Obscure or complex
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Enraptured
Definition
give intense pleasure or joy to
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Incertitude
Definition
State of being not certain
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Hubris
Definition
Cocky or arrogant
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Cordiality
Definition
Politeness
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Flout
Definition
Openly disregard
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Galvanizing
Definition
Stimulate or excite
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Baleful
Definition
Bad or sinister
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Buoyancy
Definition
Optimistic or cheerful disposition
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Insouciance
Definition
Casual lack of concerns, indifference
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Quixotic
Definition
Idealistic, impractical, unrealistic
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Utopian
Definition
State in which everything is ideal
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Vitriolic
Definition
Filled with bitter criticism or malice
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Salubrious (syn: salutary)
Definition
Healthful, restorative, beneficial (root: salut)
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Incipient
Definition
Developing
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Piddling
Definition
(negative) trivial, not worth thinking about
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Vagrant
Definition
A drifter
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Impecunious
Definition
Poor
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Indigent
Definition
Poor or needy
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Dissembling
Definition
Insincere, not what you seem
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Fulsome
Definition
Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degreee
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Effulgent
Definition
Shining brightly; radiant
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Effusive
Definition
Express gratitude, pleasure, approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
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Unctuous
Definition
Falsely earnest, ingratiatingly flattering
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Equanimity
Definition
Evenness of temper
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Staid
Definition
Sedate, respectable, unadventurous
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Jubilant
Definition
Great happiness or triumph
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Proliferation
Definition
Rapid increase in number
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Lassitude
Definition
Physical or mental weariness, lack of energy
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Vociferously
Definition
Vehement, forthright, outspoken
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Inveighed
Definition
Making a tirade or being critical
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Demurred
Definition
Express doubt; hesitate
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Acceded
Definition
Surrender
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Declaimed
Definition
Deliver speech in rhetorical or impassioned way
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Notwithstanding
Definition
In spite of
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Pusillanimously
Definition
Lack of courage or determination; timid
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Punctiliously
Definition
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
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Championed
Definition
Support cause of, defend
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Vilipended
Definition
To vilify; to treat as little value
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Engendered
Definition
Cause or give rise to (root: gen-create)
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Espoused
Definition
Adopt or support (a cause, belief, way of life)
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Enmity
Definition
Feeling or being actively oppressed or hostile to someone
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Pundit
Definition
Expert in a field called on frequently to give opinion to public
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Pellucid
Definition
Translucently clear
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Affable
Definition
Light and pleasant
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Perspicuous
Definition
Clearly expressed; easily understood
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Magisterial
Definition
Acting pompous and overbearing (like a king)
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Asinine
Definition
Extremely stupid or foolish
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Approbation
Definition
Approval
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Disavowal
Definition
Deny responsibility or support for
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Japery
Definition
Mockery
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Languish
Definition
Lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble. Suffer from being forced into an unpleasant situation
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Plunder
Definition
Steal goods from, using force. Violent acquisition of property.
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Ingenuous
Definition
Innocent or unsuspecting
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Prescient
Definition
Prophetic
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Vista
Definition
Pleasing view
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Edifice
Definition
A large or imposing building; a complex system of beliefs.
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Hurly-burly
Definition
Commotion, disorder
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Scourge
Definition
Cause great suffering
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Paeaon
Definition
Related to syllables. Paean: song of praise or triumph
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Rebuff
Definition
Reject in an abrupt or ungracious manner
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Laud
Definition
Praise
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Spurn
Definition
Reject with disdain or contempt
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Surly
Definition
Bad-tempered or unfriendly
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Amble
Definition
Walk or move at a slow pace
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Ignominy
Definition
Public shame or disgrace
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Constancy
Definition
Faithful or dependable
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Assuage
Definition
Make less intense
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Emblazon
Definition
Conspicuously inscribe or display something (like a logo on a shirt)
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Allay
Definition
Diminish or put at rest
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Seminal
Definition
Strongly influencing later events
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Diluvial
Definition
Of or relating to floods
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Behest
Definition
Person's orders or commands
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Captious
Definition
Tending to find fault; raise petty objections
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Profligate
Definition
Recklessly extravagent
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Poignancy
Definition
Evoking keen sense of sadness or regret
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Solemnity
Definition
State or quality of being serious or dignified
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Dissemble
Definition
Conceal one's motives, feelings, or beliefs
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Vociferously
Definition
Vehement or clamorous (syn: outspoken)
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Genial
Definition
Pleasant
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Septuagenarian
Definition
Someone who is in their 70s
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Hoary
Definition
Very old
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Lascivious
Definition
Obscene or vulgar
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Superfluous
Definition
More than needed
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Arcane
Definition
Mysterious, hard to understand
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Fulsome
Definition
Excessive; over the top
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Unctuous
Definition
Excessively smug
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Effulgent
Definition
Radiant, shining
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Dissemble
Definition
Speak or act hypocritically
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