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GRE Vocabulary
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62
Language - English
Undergraduate 3
02/26/2008
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Anomaly
 Definition
Abnormal
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Equivocal
 Definition
Doubtful, Ambiguous
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Lucid
 Definition
Clear, Obvious, Bright
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Precipitate
 Definition
To bring about suddenly
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Assuage
 Definition
To sooth or appease
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Erudite
 Definition
Learned, great knowledge
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Opaque
 Definition
Dull, not bright
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Prodigal
 Definition
Profuse, Wasteful, Lavish
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Enigma
 Definition
Riddle, puzzling situation
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Fervid
 Definition
Burning, hot
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Placate
 Definition
Pacify
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Zeal
 Definition
Eager desire
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Abstain
 Definition
Refrain from
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Audacious
 Definition
Daring
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Homogenous
 Definition
Same throughout
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Ephemeral
 Definition
Lasting for a very short time
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Laconic
 Definition
Concise, few words
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Mitigate
 Definition
Make less severe
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Vacillate
 Definition
To sway, waver
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Adulterate
 Definition
Make impure
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Capricious
 Definition
Erratic, variable
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Desiccate
 Definition
Dry up
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Gullible
 Definition
Easily decieved
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Laudable
 Definition
Deserving praise
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Pragmatic
 Definition
Opinionated, practical
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Volatile
 Definition
Fleeting, changing
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Apathy
 Definition
Lack of concern
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Corroborate
 Definition
To confirm
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Engender
 Definition
To produce, procreate
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Pedant
 Definition
Excessive or inappropriate display of learning
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Loquacious
 Definition
Excessive talk
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Propriety
 Definition
Rightness or justness
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Advocate
 Definition
To speak in favor of
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Cacophony
 Definition
Harsh mix of sounds
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Enervate
 Definition
To weaken
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Ingenuous
 Definition
Candid, naive, honorable
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Misanthrope
 Definition
Hater of mankind
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Paradox
 Definition
Contradictory statement
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Venerate
 Definition
To revere
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Antipathy
 Definition
Aversion, opposition in feeling
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Deride
 Definition
Mock
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Euology
 Definition
High praise, speech for the dead
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Lethargic
 Definition
Drowsy, sluggish
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Obdurate
 Definition
Stubborn
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Philanthropic
 Definition
Charity
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Waver
 Definition
Doubt, to sway
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Bolster
 Definition
To support
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Dissonance
 Definition
Disagreement, harsh sound
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Garrulous
 Definition
Wordy, excessive talk
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Malleable
 Definition
Changeable
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Ostentation
 Definition
Contentious, impressive display
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Prevaricate
 Definition
To mislead, create incorrect impression
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Reticent
 Definition
Reserved, quiet
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Dogma
 Definition
Doctorine
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Allay
 Definition
To put fear to rest, to quiet
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Venerable
 Definition
Commanding respect, old
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Ineffable
 Definition
Inexpressible
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Panache
 Definition
Grand, flamboyant
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Munificent
 Definition
Very generous
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Blase
 Definition
Indifferent, bored
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Volition
 Definition
Will, choice, or decision
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Eschew
 Definition
To abstain or keep away from
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