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GRE Vocabulary List 5
Vocabulary words to learn for the GRE test
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01/13/2010

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Astral
Definition
Relating to the stars. Adjective
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Astringent
Definition
Binding. Adjective
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Astronomical
Definition
Enormously large or extensive. Adjective
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Astute
Definition
Wise; shrewed
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Asunder
Definition
Into parts; apart.
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Asylum
Definition
Place of refuge or shelter. Noun
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Asymmetric
Definition
Not identical on both sides. Adjective
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Atavism
Definition
Resembelance to remote ancestors. Noun
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Atheist
Definition
One who denies the existence of a god. Noun
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Atone
Definition
Make amends for. Verb
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Atrocity
Definition
Brutal deed. Noun
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Atrophy
Definition
Wasting away. Noun
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Attentive
Definition
Alert and watchful. Adjective
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Attenuate
Definition
Make thinner
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Attest
Definition
Testify. Verb
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Attribute
Definition
Essential quality; ascribe; explain. Noun
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Attrition
Definition
Gradual decrease in numbers. Noun
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Atypical
Definition
Not normal. Adjective
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Audacious
Definition
Daring; bold. Adjective
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Audit
Definition
Examination of accounts. Noun
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Augment
Definition
To increase; add to. Verb
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Augury
Definition
Omen; prophecy. Noun
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August
Definition
Impressive; majestic. Adjective
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Aureole
Definition
Halo. Noun
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Auroral
Definition
Pertaining to halo's. Adjective
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Auspicious
Definition
Favoring success. Adjective
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Austere
Definition
Forbiddingly stern.
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Authenticate
Definition
Prove genuine. Verb
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Authoritarian
Definition
Suborinating the individual to the state. Adjective
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Authoritative
Definition
Having the weight of authority. Adjective
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Autocratic
Definition
Having absolute power. Adjective
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Automation
Definition
Mechanism that imitates humans. Noun
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Autonomous
Definition
Self-governing. Adjective
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Autopsy
Definition
Examination of a dead body. Noun
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Auxiliary
Definition
Addition; offering help. Adjective
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Avalanche
Definition
Great mass of falling snow and ice. Noun
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Avarice
Definition
Greediness for wealth. Noun
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Avenge
Definition
Take vengeance for something. Verb
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Aver
Definition
Declare; state formally as a fact.
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Averse
Definition
Disinclined; relunctant. Adjective
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Aversion
Definition
Firm dislike. Noun
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Avert
Definition
Prevent; turn away. Verb
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Aviary
Definition
Enclosure for birds. Noun
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Avid
Definition
Greedy. Adjective
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Avocation
Definition
Secondary Occupation. Noun
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Avow
Definition
To declare openly. Verb
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Avuncular
Definition
Like an uncle. Adjective
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Awe
Definition
Solemn wonder. Noun
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Awl
Definition
Pointed tool used for piercing. Noun
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Awry
Definition
Crooked; distorted. Adverb
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Axiom
Definition
Self-evident truth. Noun
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Azure
Definition
Sky blue. Adjective
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Babble
Definition
To chatter idly. Verb
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Bacchanalian
Definition
Drunken. Adjective
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Badger
Definition
To pester; annoy. Verb
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Badinage
Definition
Teasing conversation. Noun
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Baffle
Definition
To frustrate; erplex. Verb
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Bait
Definition
To tease; harass. Verb
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Baleful
Definition
Threatening. Adjective
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Balk
Definition
To stop short. Verb
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Balm
Definition
Something that relieves pain. Noun
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Balmy
Definition
Mild; fragrant. Adjective
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Banal
Definition
Commonplace; not original. Adjective
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Bandy
Definition
Discuss Lightly. Verb
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Bane
Definition
Cause of ruin; curse. Noun
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Baneful
Definition
Destructive. Adjective
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Bantering
Definition
Good-natured ridiculing. Adjective
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Barb
Definition
Sharp Projection from Fishhook. Noun
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