GRE Words Group 9 Flashcards

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boorish

A

rude or unrefined in manners or behavior

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brook

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to tolerate or endure something, especially an annoyance

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circumspect

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cautious or wary, especially when considering potential consequences

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comity

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a courteous harmony or mutual respect toward others

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commensurate

A

comparable in size, extent, or degree; proportionate

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cordial

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characterized by warmth and sincerity

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deleterious

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having a harmful effect

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dichotomy

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a split into two contrasting or opposite parts

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edify

A

enlighten or uplift through knowledge; teach

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elicit

A

extract a reply or action; provoke

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erudite

A

possessing great knowledge, typically from study or research

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fecund

A

fertile or highly productive

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feeble

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weak; deficient in strength

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felicitous

A
  1. well-suited or apt
  2. causing delight or satisfaction
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forbear

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refrain or abstain from doing something

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haphazard

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lacking clear planning, order, or direction

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hodgepodge

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a mixture or assortment of different things

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impede

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obstruct or hinder progress

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impetuous

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rash or hasty in action or decision

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irascible

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easily angered or irritated

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mercenary

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motivated primarily by a desire for monetary or material gain

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meticulous

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exhibiting great care to detail

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mordant

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biting or sharply critical in thought or expression

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outstrip

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surpass or do better than

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precarious

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uncertain and likely to cause danger

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quirky

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unusual in an endearing or peculiar way

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repudiate

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reject or refute

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tact

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skill in handling difficult situations without causing offense

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trifling

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lacking significance or importance

30
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turbulent

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full of conflict or chaos