GRE Words Group 4 Flashcards

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abstain

A

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

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approbation

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approval or praise.

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cherish

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protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

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corroborate

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

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disparate

A

essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

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emulate

A

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

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enervate

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cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.

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ephemeral

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lasting for a very short time.

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fervid

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intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.

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garrulous

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excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

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incendiary

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(of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.

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inimical

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tending to obstruct or harm.

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intimate

A

closely acquainted; familiar, close.
private and person.

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invigorate

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give strength or energy to.

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mitigate

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to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.

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obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date.

17
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opaque

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not able to be seen through; not transparent.

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paradigmatic

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serving as a typical example of something.

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pedantic

A

someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or emphasizing their own expertise especially in some narrow or boring subject matter.

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placid

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(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.

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polemical

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expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something.

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precipitate

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cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

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profundity

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deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

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prophetic

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accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future.

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prudent

A

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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punctilious

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showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

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recondite

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(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.

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scrupulous

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(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

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tranquil

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free from disturbance; calm.

30
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vacillate

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alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.