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GRE Vocabulary List 4
Vocabulary words to learn for the GRE test
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01/09/2010
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Apothegm
 Definition
Compact saying. Noun
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Apotheosis
 Definition
An ideal example; elevation to godhood. Noun
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Appall
 Definition
Dismay; Shock. Verb
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Apparition
 Definition
Ghost; phantom. Noun
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Appease
 Definition
To pacify or soothe. Verb
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Appellation
 Definition
Name; title. Noun
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Append
 Definition
Attach. Verb
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Application
 Definition
Diligent attention. Noun
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Apposite
 Definition
Appropriate; fitting. Adjective
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Appraise
 Definition
Estimate value of. Verb
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Appreciate
 Definition
To be thankful for; increase in wealth. Verb
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Apprehend
 Definition
Arrest; dread; perceive. Verb
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Apprehension
 Definition
Fearful; discerning. Adjective
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Apprise
 Definition
Inform. Verb
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Approbation
 Definition
Approval. Noun
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Appropriate
 Definition
Take possession of; acquire. Verb
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Appurtenances
 Definition
Subordinate possessions. Noun
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Apropos
 Definition
To the point and timely. Adjective
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Aptitude
 Definition
Fitness; talent. Noun
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Aquiline
 Definition
Curved; hooked. Adjective
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Arabesque
 Definition
Style of decorating involving curves. Noun
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Arable
 Definition
Fit for growing crops. Adjective
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Arbiter
 Definition
Judge; Person with the power to determine a dispute. Noun
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Arbitrary
 Definition
Unreasonable. Adjective
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Arbitrate
 Definition
Act as judge. Verb
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Arboretum
 Definition
Place where different plants are studied. Noun
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Arcade
 Definition
Covered passageway usually lined with shops. Noun
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Arcane
 Definition
Secret; Mysterious. Adjective
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Archaeoolgy
 Definition
Study of artifacts from early humankind. Noun
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Archaic
 Definition
Antiquated; old. Adjective
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Archetype
 Definition
Prototype. Noun
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Archipelago
 Definition
A group of closely related islands. Noun
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Archives
 Definition
Public records. Noun
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Ardor
 Definition
Heat; passion; zeal. Adjective
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Arduous
 Definition
Hard; Strenuous. Adjective
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Argot
 Definition
Slang. Noun
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Aria
 Definition
Operatic solo. Noun
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Arid
 Definition
Dry; barren. Adjective
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Aristocracy
 Definition
Hereditary nobility. Noun
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Armada
 Definition
Fleet of warships. Noun
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Aromatic
 Definition
Fragrant. Adjective
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Arraign
 Definition
Charge in court. Verb
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Array
 Definition
Marshall; draw up; clothe; adorn. Verb
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Arrears
 Definition
Being in debt. Noun
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Arrest
 Definition
Seize or capture; stop or check. Verb
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Arrhythmic
 Definition
Lacking rhythm. Adjective
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Arrogance
 Definition
Pride; Haughtiness. Noun
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Arroyo
 Definition
Guilty. Noun
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Arsenal
 Definition
Storage place for military equipment. Noun
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Artful
 Definition
Cunning; Crafty; Sly. Adjective
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Articulate
 Definition
Distinct; effective. Adjective
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Artifact
 Definition
Object made by humans. Noun
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Artifice
 Definition
Deception; Trickery. Noun
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Artisan
 Definition
Skilled worker; craftsman. Noun
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Artless
 Definition
Open and Honest. Adjective
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Ascendancy
 Definition
Controlling influence. Noun
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Ascertain
 Definition
To find out for certain. Verb
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Ascetic
 Definition
Practicing self-denial. Adjective
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Ascribe
 Definition
refer; assign; attribute. Verb
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Aseptic
 Definition
Preventing infection. Adjective
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Ashen
 Definition
Deadly pale; ash-colored. Adjective
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Asinine
 Definition
Stupid. Adjective
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Askance
 Definition
With a sideways or indirect look. Adverb
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Askew
 Definition
Crookedly; slanted. Adverb
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Asperity
 Definition
Sharpness of temper. Noun
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Aspersion
 Definition
Slanderous remark. Noun
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Aspirant
 Definition
Seeker after position or status. Noun
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Aspire
 Definition
To seek to attain. Verb
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Assail
 Definition
Assault. Verb
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Assay
 Definition
Analyze; evaluate. Verb
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Assent
 Definition
Agree; accept. Verb
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Assert
 Definition
State strongly. Verb
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Assessment
 Definition
Estimation; appraisal. Adjective
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Assiduous
 Definition
Diligent. Adjective
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Assimilate
 Definition
Absorb. Verb
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Assuage
 Definition
Ease or lessen. Verb
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Assumption
 Definition
Something taken for granted. Noun
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Assurance
 Definition
Promise or pledge. Noun
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Asteroid
 Definition
Small planet; Noun
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Astigmatism
 Definition
Eye defect that prevents focus. Noun
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