GRE Words Group 3 Flashcards
abate
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
abjure
solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
anomalous
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
antipathy
a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
arcane
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
artless
without effort or pretentiousness, skill or finesse
ascetic
characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
assuage
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; to satisfy a desire
betray
expose (one’s country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.
bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
burgeon
begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
cacophonous
involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
canonize
to declare (a deceased person) an officially recognized saint; treat or regard as being above reproach or of great significance.
censure
express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.