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GRE Vocab
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Undergraduate 4
03/01/2014

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Term

mnemonic

Definition

adjective


assisting or intended to assist memory


any learning technique that aids information retention. Mnemonics aim to translate information into a form that the brain can retain better than its original form (i.e. short poems,acronyms, or memorable phrases)

Term
desultory
Definition
adjective

not having a plan or purpose

done without serious effort

rambling

(insulting to our time constraints)
Term
gregarious
Definition
adjective

sociable

(my friend Greg is sociable)
Term
amiable
Definition
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

(Amy is friendly and pleasant)
Term
esoteric
Definition
known only to those with specialized knowledge

(eric - art)
Term
dilatory
Definition
slow, delaying

(won't happen when your pupils are dilated on molly!)
Term
polemic
Definition
a written or verbal attack against someone
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