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GRE Words 8
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Grammar
Undergraduate 4
10/17/2009
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denizen
 Definition
inhabitant or resident; regular visitor
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apostate
 Definition
one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs
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mendicant
 Definition
beggar
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impecunious
 Definition
without money
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indigent
 Definition
poor; destitute
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descry
 Definition
to catch sight of
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consonant
 Definition
harmonious; being in agreement
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expeditious
 Definition
fast; marked by by or acting with prompt efficiency
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elision
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the act or instance of omitting something
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ignominy
 Definition
deep disgrace, shame or dishonor
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insouciant
 Definition
indifferent or without concern or care
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timorous
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fearful
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temerity
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boldness; rashness
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munificent
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very generous
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redoubtable
 Definition
formidable; causing fear
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