GRE As

Question 1

Abate

Answer 1

reduce the amount or intensity

Question 2

abeyance

Answer 2

temporary disuse or suspension.

Question 3

abiding

Answer 3

enduring; long lasting

Question 4

abject

Answer 4

(of a situation or condition) Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.
(of an unhappy state of mind) Experienced to the maximum degree.

Question 5

abnegate

Answer 5

Renounce or reject (something desired or valuable).

Question 6

aboveboard

Answer 6

Legitimate, honest, and open.

Question 7

abrogate

Answer 7

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

Question 8

absolve

Answer 8

exculpate; free from guilt

Question 9

abstain

Answer 9

Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Refrain from drinking alcohol

Question 10

abstract

Answer 10

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Verb
Consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else.
Noun
A summary or statement of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.

Question 11

abstruse

Answer 11

hard to understand

Question 12

abut

Answer 12

adjacent

Question 13

accede

Answer 13

Assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Assume an office or position.

Question 14

accolade

Answer 14

approval

Question 15

accost

Answer 15

Approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

Approach (someone) with hostility or harmful intent.

Question 16

acrid

Answer 16

harsh

Question 17

acrimonious

Answer 17

full of hate

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adjourn

Answer 18

postpone - defer - delay - put off - suspend

Question 19

adjunct

Answer 19

A thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.

Question 20

ad-lib

Answer 20

extemporaneous

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admonish

Answer 21

reprove gently

Question 22

adulate

Answer 22

Praise (someone) excessively or obsequiously.

Question 23

adumbrate

Answer 23

Report or represent in outline.

Indicate faintly.

Question 24

adventitious

Answer 24

Happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature.
Coming from outside; not native.

Question 25

advert

Answer 25

Refer to in speaking or writing. (think advertisment)

Question 26

affluent

Answer 26

rich

Question 27

agog

Answer 27

Very eager or curious to hear or see something: "I'm all agog to see London".

Question 28

allegiance

Answer 28

devotion or loyalty

Question 29

allude

Answer 29

Suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at. | Mention without discussing at length.

Question 30

aloft

Answer 30

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Question 31

amenity     

Answer 31

something that causes comfort

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anathema     

Answer 32

curse

Question 33

ancillary     

Answer 33

Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system.

Question 34

anemic     

Answer 34

lacking force or power

Question 35

animus     

Answer 35

Hostility or ill feeling. | Motivation to do something.

Question 36

annul     

Answer 36

declare invalid

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antic     

Answer 37

clownish

Question 38

aphorism     

Answer 38

witty saying

Question 39

apocryphal      

Answer 39

(of a story or statement) Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. Of or belonging to the Apocrypha.

Question 40

apoplectic       

Answer 40

extremely angry

Question 41

apostasy     

Answer 41

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Question 42

appreciable     

Answer 42

Adjective | Large or important enough to be noticed.

Question 43

apprise      

Answer 43

inform

Question 44

ascendant     

Answer 44

Adjective | Rising in power or influence: "ascendant factions in the party".

Question 45

askew      

Answer 45

not straight

Question 46

aspect     

Answer 46

appearance

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asperity     

Answer 47

Harshness of tone or manner: "he pointed this out with some asperity". Harsh qualities or conditions: "the asperities of a harsh and divided society".

Question 48

aspirant     

Answer 48

someone aggressive (one who aspires)

Question 49

astute     

Answer 49

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage: "an astute businessman".

Question 50

asunder    

Answer 50

Apart; divided. | Into pieces.

Question 51

atrocious     

Answer 51

Horrifyingly wicked: "atrocious cruelties". | Of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant: "atrocious weather".

Question 52

augur

Answer 52

verb. predict - presage - foretell - prognosticate - bode | noun. soothsayer - prophet - diviner - seer - fortune-teller

Question 53

aver

Answer 53

state clearly

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avid

Answer 54

Having or showing keen interest or enthusiasm: "an avid reader of science fiction". Having an eager desire for something: "avid for information about the murder".

Question 55

awash

Answer 55

covered by water

Question 56

awning

Answer 56

canopy - tent - sunshade

Question 57

awry

Answer 57

twisted