GRE Words Flashcards

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mordant

A

biting or sharply critical in thought or expression

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sedulous

A

paying attention to details; diligent

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intransigent

A

refusing to compromise; stubborn

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probity

A

the characteristic of having strong ethical standards

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propriety

A

conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior

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sensational

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exaggerated for effect, often sacrificing accuracy

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scintillating

A

brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty

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veracity

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conformity to truth or accuracy

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virulent

A

extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious

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volatile

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likely to change unpredictably and quickly (usually for the worse)

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heed

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mind or regard with care; pay attention

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judicious

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having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking

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lucid

A

clear and easy to understand

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vexation

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the state of being irritated or incensed

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upbraid

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criticize or scold severely

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tepid

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exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm

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pithy

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expressing ideas in a concise, meaningful manner

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petulant

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irritable or impatient, especially over minor issues

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miserly

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reluctant to spend or share; greedy

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incessant

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constant or unending (of something bad or unpleasant)

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impugn

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challenge the truth or honest of something

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foolhardy

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recklessly daring; careless

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disingenuous

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pretending to be sincere or straightforward

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circumscribe

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limit or restrict something narrowly