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Gre-vocab 2
GRE vocabulary
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Undergraduate 3
01/31/2010

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impassive
Definition
(adj) without feeling or emotion (not passionate)
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partisan
Definition
prejudiced, one sided, committed to a political party
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recalcitant
Definition
(adj) stubborn, determined to resist authority, unruly (rebellious, disobedient)
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salubrious
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(adj) healthful, promoting health (synonym: salutary)
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tenuous
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(adj) (1) weak or inconsistent (2) thin, rare
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obviate
Definition
to anticipate, and make unnecessary
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reticent
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quite
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truculent
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(1) fierce and cruel (2) eager to fight
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perspicacious
Definition
perceptive, having keen discernment
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voracious
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having an irresistible appetite for an activities or pursuit
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veracity
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truthfulness, honesty
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virulent
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(adj) extremely harmful or poisonous
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