GRE Words Group 27 Flashcards

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1
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antagonize

A

act in opposition to or provoke hostility from

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barren

A

incapable of producing offspring or fruit; unproductive

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3
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bombastic

A

high-sounding but with little meaning; overfilled

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4
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cajole

A

persuade through flattery or gentle urging

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5
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chary

A

being wary or cautiously reluctant

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curmudgeon

A

an ill-tempered person full of stubborn opinions

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dirge

A

a mournful song, especially for a funeral or mourning

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estimable

A

deserving of respect or admiration

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9
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euphemism

A

a mild or polite term used to substitute a harsh or offensive one

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excoriate

A

criticize strongly; condemn

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exigent

A

requiring immediate action or aid; urgent

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12
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haughty

A

exhibiting arrogant and condescending pride

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13
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heady

A

intoxicating or stupefying

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14
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imperturbable

A

not easily annoyed, upset, or excited; calm

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implacable

A

not able to be appeased

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16
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lambaste

A

scold, reprimand, or criticize harshly

17
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miscreant

A

one who has behaved badly, or illegally

18
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peccadillo

A

a small flaw or sin

19
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philistine

A

a person who is ignorant or uneducated

20
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relegate

A

consign to a place or position of insignificance, lower rank, or inferiority

21
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repugnant

A

offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

22
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sentimental

A

characterized by feelings or nostalgia

23
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squander

A

spend profusely or recklessly

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swindle

A

obtain money by fraudulent or deceitful methods

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tangible

A

capable of being touched; real or actual

26
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turpitude

A

wickedness or moral corruption

27
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unalloyed

A

pure; without any adulterations

28
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undercut

A

undermine; weaken

29
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wheedle

A

attempt to persuade by flattery

30
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xenophobic

A

showing a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners