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GRE Vocabulary (Set 4)
Advanced vocabulary for the GRE
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07/05/2010

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cloying
Definition
indulging to excess
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coffer
Definition
a strongbox, safe, or large chest for money
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cognate
Definition
related, similar, akin
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cognomen
Definition
1. family name, surname
2. nickname
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colloquy
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1. a dialogue or conversation
2. a conference or high level dialgue
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collusion
Definition
collaboration, complicity, conspiracy
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complaisant
Definition
agreeable, friendly
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compunction
Definition
regret, feeling of uneasiness caused by guilt
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compunctious
Definition
feeling guilty or having misgivings
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conciliatory
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overcoming distrust or hostility
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concord
Definition
agreement
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congenial
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also: having the same nature, disposition, or tastes; kindred
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consign
Definition
to commit, entrust
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consonant
Definition
consistent with, in agreement with
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continence
Definition
self-control, self-restraint
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contrite
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deeply sorrowful and repentant for a wrong
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contumacious
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rebellious
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convalescence
Definition
gradual recovery from an illness
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convivial
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sociable; fond of eating and drink
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coquette
Definition
a woman who flirts
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corporeal
Definition
1. having to do with the body
2. tangible, material
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cosset
Definition
to pamper or treat with care
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coterie
Definition
a group of people with a similar purpose
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countenance
Definition
1. (n) facial expression
2. (v) to favor, sanction, or approve of
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countermand
Definition
1. (v) to annul, cancel, revoke, make a contrary order
2. (n) a contrary order or revocation of an order
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countervail
Definition
1. to exert force against, to counteract
2. to compensate for
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credence
Definition
acceptance of something as true or real
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creed
Definition
1. a brief authoritative formula of religious belief
2. a set of fundamental beliefs; a guiding principle
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cupidity
Definition
1. greed, avarice
2. lust
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cursory
Definition
hastily done, superficial
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cygnet
Definition
a young swan
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debase
Definition
1. to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
2a. to reduce the intrinsic value of (a coin) by increasing the base-metal content b : to reduce the exchange value of (a monetary unit)
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debauch
Definition
to corrupt, to seduce from virtue or dignity; to indulge
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decamp
Definition
to leave suddenly, to abscond; to break up a camp
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deciduous
Definition
also: temporary, short-lived, ephemeral
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decry
Definition
1. to belittle or openly condemn

2. to depreciate
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deft
Definition
skilled, dexterous
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demagogue
Definition
a leader or rabble-rouser who appeals to emotion or prejudice
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demur
Definition
1. to express doubts or reservations, to object (v.)
2. the act of objecting, hesitating (n.)
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deprecate
Definition
to belittle, disparage
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derogate
Definition
to belittle, disparage
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despot
Definition
a tyrannical ruler
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diaphanous
Definition
1. delicate
2. allowing light to shine through
3. insubstantial, vague
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dictum
Definition
1. authoritative statement
2. a popular saying
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diluvial
Definition
related to or brought about by a flood
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disconsolate
Definition
unable to be consoled; extremely sad
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discretionary
Definition
subject to one's own judgment
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disgorge
Definition
1. to vomit
2. to discharge violently
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disingenuous
Definition
sly and crafty, calculating
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dispirit
Definition
to dishearten, to make dejected
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disquieted
Definition
feeling anxious or disturbed, lacking peace
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dissension
Definition
difference of opinion (think: dissent)
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distaff
Definition
1. the female branch of a family
2. maternal, female (adj.)
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dither
Definition
1. to move or act confusedly as if without a clear purpose
2. to shiver or tremble
3. a nervous or agitated state
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diurnal
Definition
daily
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divest
Definition
to get rid of
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dotage
Definition
senile condition, mental decline
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dotard
Definition
a senile old person
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droll
Definition
amusing in a wry or subtle way
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dross
Definition
a waste produced during smelting; garbage
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dudgeon
Definition
angry indignation (often: "in high dudgeon")
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duress
Definition
1. force or threat of intimidation
2. imprisonment
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dyspeptic
Definition
1. suffering from indigestion
2. gloomy and irritable
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earthy
Definition
1. rough, coarse, or plain in taste
2. crude
3. practical, down-to-earth
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ebb
Definition
to fade away, recede
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ebullient
Definition
exhilerated, full of enthusiasm
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eddy
Definition
an air or wind current
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edify
Definition
to instruct morally or spiritually, to enlighten
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efficacious
Definition
effective, efficient
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effluvia
Definition
an outpouring of liquid or gases
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effrontery
Definition
impudent boldness; audacity
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impudent
Definition
marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : insolent
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effulgent
Definition
brilliantly shining, showing radiant spleandor
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effusive
Definition
expressing emotion without restraint
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egress
Definition
an exit, the act of exiting, to exit
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eminent
Definition
vs. imminent!
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encomium
Definition
warm praise
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endogamous
Definition
marrying within a certain group
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epicure
Definition
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
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epigram
Definition
a short, witty saying or poem
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epigraph
Definition
1. a quotation at the beginning of a literary work
2. an engraved inscription
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epilogue
Definition
concluding section of a literary work. (think: vs. prologue)
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epochal
Definition
1. very significant or influential, momentous
2. defining an epoch or period
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equanimity
Definition
1. calmness or composure
2. balance
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equivocal
Definition
ambiguous, open to multiple interpretations
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ethereal
Definition
1. immaterial, intangible
2. celestial, heavenly, not earthly
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ethos
Definition
the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution; also : ethic
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eur(h)ythmics
Definition
act of harmonious body movements
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evince
Definition
to chow clear evidence of, to display
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excoriate
Definition
1. to wear off the skin of : abrade
2. to censure or denounce scathingly
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exponent
Definition
one champions or advocates for something
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expurgate
Definition
to censor
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extenuate
Definition
to lessen the seriousness, strength, or effect of; mitigate

don't even try to extenuate their vandalism of the cemetery with the old refrain of “Boys will be boys”
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exult
Definition
to rejoice
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facility
Definition
aptitude or ease in doing something

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facsimile
Definition
an exact copy
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fallow
Definition
uncultivated, unused
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farcical
Definition
absurd, ludicrous, resembling a farce
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fatuous
Definition
stupid, foolishly self-satisfied, silly
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dolt
Definition
stupid or foolish person
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