GRE Words Group 32 Flashcards

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abstruse

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difficult to comprehend or understand

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auxiliary

A

supplementary or additional, often in support

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caricature

A

exaggerate features for comedic or satirical effect

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depravity

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the state or condition of being depraved or morally corrupted

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dilettante

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a person with an amateur interest in the arts or a particular field

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effrontery

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insolent or bold behavior

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encroach

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intrude or trespass, especially on another’s territory or rights

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endow

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enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality

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entreat

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ask earnestly or anxiously; beg

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gregarious

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sociable and enjoying the company of others

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indictment

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an official formal accusation for a criminal offense

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indignant

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feeling or expressing strong displeasure at something unjust or offensive

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ineluctable

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inescapable or inevitable

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inquisitive

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curious or eager to acquire knowledge

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latitude

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scope to do something; relative freedom from restrictions

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levity

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humor or lightness, especially when inappropriate

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malevolent

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showing ill will or wishing harm to others

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mediate

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intervene between parties to bring about a resolution

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occlude

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block or stop up; cover

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pacify

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bring peace to or calm someone down

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paragon

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a model of excellence or perfection

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patronize

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  1. treat with an apparent kindness that is condescending
  2. be a regular customer of a store or other establishment
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penurious

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extremely poor or stingy

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piquant

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stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming

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rampant

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unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner

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remote

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not likely to happen

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reprobate

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a person who is immoral or who lacks principles

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turbid

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  1. (of water) muddy or opaque due to suspended particles
  2. unclear; confused; obscure
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turgid

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  1. swollen or bloated
  2. overly complex and difficult to understand
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vacuous

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lacking intelligence or thought