gre 5 Flashcards
(17 cards)
recapitulate
summarize and state again the main points of: he began to recapitulate his argument with
anoint
smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony: high priests were anointed with oil
ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere: his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family | cowboy hats are ubiquitous among the male singers.
munificent
characterized by or displaying great generosity: a munificent bequest | a munificent patron of the arts.
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant: a facetious remark.
improbable
not likely to be true or to happen: this account of events was seen by the jury as most improbable.
laudable
deserving praise and commendation: laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized.
vexation
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried: Jenna bit her lip in vexation.
prevaricate
speak or act in an evasive way: he seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions.
avarice
extreme greed for wealth or material gain. he was rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
indefatigable
persisting tirelessly: an indefatigable defender of human rights.
jettison
abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted): the scheme was jettisoned.
blighted
plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts: the vines suffered blight and disease | potato blight.
germane
hose factors are not germane to the present discussion: relevant, pertinent, applicable, apposite, material; apropos, to the point, to the purp
ahistorical
ahistorical
pugnaciously
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight: the increasingly pugnacious demeanour of right-wing politicians.
inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret: Guy looked blankly inscrutable.
