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GRE vocab 1-20
GRE vocab 1-20
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07/01/2009
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xenophobia
 Definition
fear of foreigners or strangers
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unconscionable
 Definition
shockingly unfair or unjust
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sagacious
 Definition
wise; shrewd
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sanguine
 Definition
cheerfully optimistic
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stasis
 Definition
a state of static balance
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replete
 Definition
abundantly supplied; complete
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*tawdry
 Definition
gaudy, cheap, or showy
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sardonic
 Definition
cynical; scornfully mocking
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*solecism
 Definition
grammatical mistake
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voluble
 Definition
talkative, speaking easily
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*sycophant
 Definition
a self serving flatterer; yes-man
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*symbiosis
 Definition
mutual helpfulness
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wan
 Definition
sickly pale
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volatile
 Definition
easily aroused or changeable; lively or explosive
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wraith
 Definition
a ghost or spectre
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repast
 Definition
a meal
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sully
 Definition
to taint or tarnish
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*sobriquet
 Definition
a nickname
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stentorian
 Definition
extremely loud
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*vituperate
 Definition
to abuse verbally; berate
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