GRE Words Group 10 Flashcards
acumen
quickness and keenness in understanding and judgment
antithesis
the direct opposite or contrast
ascribe
attribute or credit something to a particular cause or source
befuddled
confused, bewildered, or perplexed
eschew
intentionally avoid or abstain from
esoteric
understood by few or a small group of people
evasive
indirect or not straightforward; avoiding confrontation
exculpate
clear from blame or guilt
expedite
accelerate or speed up a process or action
fastidious
showing great care and attention to detail; hard to please
feign
pretend or simulate
furtive
sneaky or secretive, especially due to guilt
hamper
obstruct or hinder progress
indispensable
completely necessary; essential
lament
express deep sorrow or regret