GRE Words Group 22 Flashcards
1
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arresting
A
attracting attention or striking
1
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chastise
A
criticize harshly
2
Q
cumbersome
A
large, heavy, slow or complicated
3
Q
economy
A
frugal or effective use of resources or words
4
Q
elementary
A
basic and fundamental
5
Q
embellish
A
- make more beautiful or attractive by adding ornamentation
- making something sound or look better than it is in reality
6
Q
euphoric
A
intensely happy or excited
7
Q
exonerate
A
clear from accusation or blame
8
Q
extrapolate
A
predict by projecting past experience or data
9
Q
falter
A
weaken or waver, especially in the face of difficulty; hesitate
10
Q
fervent
A
exhibiting enthusiasm and zeal
11
Q
foment
A
incite or cause troublesome acts; encourage
12
Q
gaffe
A
a foolish and embarrassing error, especially a public one
13
Q
heterodox
A
deviating from what is acceptable or commonly believed
14
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histrionic
A
overly dramatic or emotional