GRE “C” Flashcards

Question

Coda

Answer 1

Final part of a musical composition; an ending, esp. one that sums up what has come before | "code" - the final encoded message 🎼 musical finale symbol) ## Footnote The symphony's coda brought thunderous applause. The memoir's coda was particularly moving."

Answer 2

Treasury or funds Chest for storing valuables; financial resources, a treasury | 💰 treasure chest) ## Footnote The municipal coffers were nearly empty. War drained the national coffers.

Answer 3

Clear, logical, convincing | "code gentle" - gently making sense ## Footnote She presented a cogent case for reform. The cogent argument won the debate

Answer 4

Conspire for deceit cooperate for illegal or fraudulent purposes | "Col-" (together) + "lude" (play) - play together dishonestly ## Footnote The companies colluded to fix prices. They colluded to cheat on the exam. "The investigation proved they colluded

Answer 5

Corresponding in size, degree, or proportion | The same in size, extent, etc., equivalent; proportional ## Footnote Her salary is commensurate with her experience. The punishment should be commensurate to the crime.

Answer 6

A concise yet comprehensive collection | compacted information compiation of info ## Footnote The textbook is a compendium of biological knowledge. The compendium summarized centuries of research The report served as a compendium of climate data.

Answer 7

Self-satisfied to the point of ignoring risks | stuck in one's comfortable place ## Footnote Complacent governments often fail to address looming crises. The team's complacency led to their defeat by hungrier competitors. Never become complacent about cybersecurity threats.

Answer 8

Eager to please; obliging | someone who aims to please Comply + pleasant = Pleasantly compliant ## Footnote Her complaisant nature made her an excellent hostess. The complaisant waiter accommodated all our requests. Beware of leaders who are too complaisant to challenge bad ideas.

Answer 9

Combining to enhance or complete ## Footnote Their complementary skills made them ideal business partners. Blue and orange are complementary colors on the wheel. The internship provided complementary experience to her coursework.

Answer 10

Obedient; conforming to requirements | Comply"-ant - built to comply 📋 checklist with green ticks ## Footnote The software is fully compliant with privacy laws. The building wasn't compliant with fire safety codes. The new materials are environmentally compliant.

Answer 11

Admit reluctantly; yield | Admit defeat/yield" ## Footnote He conceded the argument when shown evidence The candidate conceded defeat after the final count.

Answer 12

Intended to placate or reconcile, appeasing or attempting to make peace Council is elected to solve a dispute | Peace-making 🤝 handshake ## Footnote The CEO made conciliatory remarks to striking workers. Her conciliatory tone prevented escalation.

Answer 13

Approve, agree | Agree formally ✅ checkmark ## Footnote The committee concurred with the proposal unanimously. "I concur with Dr. Lee's diagnosis," said the specialist.

Answer 14

Overlook, tolerate, regard as harmless | Tacitly approve "Con-" (with) + "done" → being okay with what's done ## Footnote The school cannot condone cheating. Silence often condones bad behavior. His smile condoned their mischief.

Answer 15

Consult, compare views; bestow or give | 1. Grant 2. Consult ## Footnote The degree was conferred at graduation. We need to confer before deciding. The panel conferred about the award

Answer 16

Confuse, frustrate; mix up or make worse | ❓Sounds like "con-found" - found in confusion ## Footnote The results confounded researchers. The paradox confounded philosophers.

Answer 17

Expert, especially in the fine arts; person of educated, refined tastes | Discerning expert know-sir" - one who knows ## Footnote A wine connoisseur identified the vintage She's a connoisseur of Japanese ceramics.

Answer 18

Suggest or imply in addition to the precise, literal meaning | Implied meaning extra notes beyond definition ## Footnote "Home" connotes warmth and safety. The color red connotes danger.

Answer 19

Comfort in distress | 🫂 hug Give solace ## Footnote Friends consoled her after the loss. The music consoled his loneliness.

Answer 20

Unite, combine, solidify, make coherent | "Con-" (together) + solid make solid together 🧩 puzzle pieces joining ## Footnote The company consolidated its departments. She consolidated her notes before the exam. Review helps consolidate knowledge.

Answer 21

Squeeze, compress; restrict the freedom of | Compress 🐍 coiled snake "strict" - tightening ## Footnote The snake constricted its prey. Tight rules constricted creativity. Anxiety constricted his chest.

Answer 22

Interpret or translate | Interpret 🔍 ## Footnote His silence was construed as guilt. The remark was construed as offensive.

Answer 23

Controversial; quarrelsome Contentious is a very common GRE word, so unless you want me to become contentious, memorize it now! | Argument-prone - "Content" (argue) + "-ious" (full of) ⚡ ## Footnote The contentious issue divided the community. His contentious manner sparked arguments. Since old grandpa Harry became very contentious during the summer when only reruns were on T.V.,the grandkids learned to hide from him at every opportunity.

Answer 24

Place in appropriate context | Situate in context 🖼️ "Context" + "-ize" (make) → make context ## Footnote Historians contextualize events within their era. The data needs proper contextualizing. The professor contextualized the novel's themes.

Answer 25

Things that are opposing; either of two opposite things Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning | Direct opposites ⬆️⬇️ ## Footnote Good and evil are fundamental contraries in moral philosophy. Their opinions stood as contraries on the issue. Their personalities were perfect contraries

Answer 26

Remorseful; feeling sorry for one's offenses or sins | i feel contrite because i didnt do it righ i regret i cant do anth right ## Footnote Though he stole his little sister’s licorice stick with malevolent glee, Chucky soon became contrite when his sister wouldn’t stop crying.

Answer 27

Rebellious; stubbornly disobedient | contrary+ rebelliou kaun tu hai jiski main sunu, disobedient ## Footnote The contumacious witness refused to answer. His contumacy led to contempt charges. "The contumacious prisoner ignored all orders

Answer 28

Difficult problem or riddle Riddle, the answer to which involves a play on words; any mystery | which came first chicken or egg ==? "Kon unda" ## Footnote "What came first, the chicken or egg?" is a classic conundrum. The ethical conundrum troubled researchers.

Answer 29

Move towards one another or towards a point; unite ## Footnote The rivers converge at the delta. Our research findings converged unexpectedly. Protesters converged on the capital.

Answer 30

Knowledgeable about or experienced with converse-saint =? well informed saint able to converse | "Converse" + "ant" - able to converse about it ## Footnote She's conversant in three programming languages. He's conversant with 19th-century art The diplomat was conversant with local customs.

Answer 31

In an opposite way; on the other hand | (🔄 reverse arrow) ## Footnote Cats dislike water; conversely, most dogs love swimming. Warm air rises; conversely, cold air sinks. The theory worked in lab tests; conversely, field tests failed.

Answer 32

Call together (a meeting) | Con (together) + voke (call, as "vocal") convocation= college call std ## Footnote The president convoked an emergency session. The council is convoked biannually.

Answer 33

Twisted; very complicated | 🌀 spira, convolution theorem very difficult volute => spiral ## Footnote The film's convoluted timeline frustrated viewers. The convoluted instructions confused everyone.

Answer 34

Plentiful, bountiful Abundant in supply | copy= photocopy of sth results in bulk quantity by copying lots of mark ## Footnote The region has copious water reserves. The report contained copious evidence.

Answer 35

Support, add evidence to 🔍 Borate test in chemisry is a confirmatory test | Co-" (together) + "robust" - making evidence robust ## Footnote The DNA test corroborated his alibi. No witnesses could corroborate her story. The fingerprints corroborated the suspect's presence.

Answer 36

Composed of diverse cultures; worldly | "Cosmo" (world/universe) + "politan" (citizen) cosmos has variety ## Footnote New York is a cosmopolitan metropolis. The festival had a cosmopolitan atmosphere. His cosmopolitan tastes reflected years abroad.

Answer 37

The meaning of checkered is completely unrelated to the meaning of check, so be sure to know the difference between the two. A checkered past is one that is marked by disreputable happenings. Having a varied past, often marked by both successes and failures, or good and bad periods — sometimes with a hint of scandal, instability, or controversy. | Checkered = like a chessboard = light and dark = good and bad ## Footnote 🔹 The politician’s checkered career made voters hesitant to trust him. 🔹 Despite his checkered past, he worked hard to reform his image. 🔹 E-Signature has a checkered history of compliance violations and innovation.

Answer 38

To check is to limit, and it is a word usually used to modify the growth of something ## Footnote When government abuses are not kept in check, that government is likely to become autocratic.

Answer 39

Treat as a pet, pamper or overprotect | you will treat with cae regardless of the COSt Set ## Footnote She cossets her plants like children. The cosseted puppy refused to eat dry food.

Answer 40

Close or exclusive small group, clique | COTORIE KILLED MJ. A small group of close people pressurized MJ to kill ## Footnote The artist's coterie attended gallery openings. A coterie of executives controlled decisions.

Answer 41

Facial expression or face (noun); approve or tolerate (verb) Countenance : Count to ten --- small boy was counting form 1 to ten.he got tired. His dad ALLOWED him 2 go to play which changed d appearance of the son's face into a smiley face ## Footnote Her stony countenance revealed nothing. (Noun) The school won't countenance cheating. (Verb)

Answer 42

Against what one would intuitively expect Contrary to what common sense would suggest | "Counter" (against) + "intuitive" (instinctive) ## Footnote The counterintuitive results surprised researchers. The counterintuitive solution was actually the most effective. It may seem counterintuitive, but we do burn calories when we are sleeping.

Answer 43

Contrasting element that complements ## Footnote Her optimism served as counterpoint to his pessimism. The violin provided a perfect counterpoint to the cello. The dark subplot was a counterpoint to the comedy

Answer 44

Having the opposite of the desired effect Defeating the purpose; preventing the intended goal | working against productivity ## Footnote Micromanaging is often counterproductive. The strict rules proved counterproductive to creativity. Yelling at employees is counterproductive.

Answer 45

Concealed or secret Secret, veiled, undercover | Cover" + "t" → covered tightly ## Footnote The covert mission required stealth. She exchanged covert glances with her ally. The covert operation lasted months

Answer 46

Skilled at deception Cunning, skillful in deception or underhanded schemes | Like a "craftsman" of deception ## Footnote The crafty fox outwitted the hunters. His crafty negotiation tactics secured the deal. The crafty lawyer found every loophole.

Answer 47

Cowardly, Very cowardly, lacking courage | Sounds like "cave in" - what cowards do under pressure ## Footnote His craven surrender disappointed allies. The craven bully only targeted the weak. The craven soldier deserted his post.

Answer 48

Believability, trustworthiness The quality of being trusted or believed. ## Footnote 🔹 His lies destroyed his credibility as a witness. 🔹 The scientist’s report gained credibility after peer review.

Answer 49

Gullible; prone to believing or trusting too easily or without enough evidence ## Footnote Only the most credulous tourists believed the street magician’s trick. She’s too credulous to see through his flattery.

Answer 50

Steady increase in force, intensity, or the loudness of a musical passage; a climactic moment or peak A gradual increase in intensity, especially in music or emotion. ## Footnote The music rose to a powerful crescendo. Tension reached a crescendo before the verdict.

Answer 51

Reach the climax, highest point or final stage ## Footnote Years of research culminated in a breakthrough discovery. The season culminated with a grand finale.

Answer 52

Greed, great or excessive desire | Cupid (love) → Cupidity = love of money 💰 ## Footnote Their cupidity led to corruption and scandal. The story warns against cupidity and selfishness.

Answer 53

Bad-tempered, difficult person; grouch A bad-tempered, grumpy, or irritable old person ## Footnote The neighborhood curmudgeon yelled at kids to stay off his lawn. Though a curmudgeon, he had a heart of gold.

Answer 54

Thinking the worst of others' motivations; bitterly pessimistic | Cynical = skeptic + sarcasm + suspicion. ## Footnote He’s cynical about politics and rarely votes. Her cynical outlook made her question every compliment.

GRE “C” Flashcards

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