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GRE
Vocab 1
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Undergraduate 4
01/12/2011

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Term
abate
Definition
to let up, stop
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aberrant
Definition
deviating from the normal, accepted way
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abeyance
Definition
suspension, temporary inactivity
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abscond
Definition
get away from, to avoid by immediate departure
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abstemious
Definition
sparingly eating or drinking
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admonish
Definition
advise against
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adulterating
Definition
to contaimate by adding cheap and impure materials
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alacrity
Definition
willingness, promptness
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amalgamated
Definition
to unite or merge
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ambivalent
Definition
uncertainty, wavering opinion
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ameliorate
Definition
improve, make better
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anachronous
Definition
in the wrong time period
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analagous
Definition
corresponding in some way
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anarchy
Definition
society w/o gov't
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anomolous
Definition
unique
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apprised
Definition
advised
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approbation
Definition
commendation, approval
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appropriating
Definition
take w/o permission
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