GRE Words Group 22 Flashcards

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arresting

A

attracting attention or striking

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chastise

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criticize harshly

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cumbersome

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large, heavy, slow or complicated

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economy

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frugal or effective use of resources or words

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elementary

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basic and fundamental

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embellish

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  1. make more beautiful or attractive by adding ornamentation
  2. making something sound or look better than it is in reality
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euphoric

A

intensely happy or excited

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exonerate

A

clear from accusation or blame

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extrapolate

A

predict by projecting past experience or data

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falter

A

weaken or waver, especially in the face of difficulty; hesitate

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fervent

A

exhibiting enthusiasm and zeal

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foment

A

incite or cause troublesome acts; encourage

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gaffe

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a foolish and embarrassing error, especially a public one

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13
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heterodox

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deviating from what is acceptable or commonly believed

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14
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histrionic

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overly dramatic or emotional

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implicit

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suggested though not directly expressed

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inviolate

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not violated; free from hurt of any kind

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liability

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something or someone that creates a risk or disadvantage

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obstinate

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stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or cause

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painstaking

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done with careful attention to detail

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phlegmatic

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calm and unemotional disposition

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prodigious

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impressively large in size or extent

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propensity

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an inclination or tendency to behave or think in a certain way

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qualm

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a feeling of apprehension or doubt

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renege

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fail to fulfill a promise or obligations

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stint

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supply an insufficient amount of something

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temper

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to moderate or neutralize something

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tentative

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uncertain; subject to future change

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unprecedented

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never before seen, done or experienced

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vivacious

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lively and animated in spirit