GRE L, M, N, O Flashcards
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Laudable
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Praiseworthy
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Loquacious
A
Talkative
3
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Nuance
A
Subtle shades of difference
4
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Obdurate
A
Stubborn
5
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Mollify
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Make less hostile
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Obaque
A
Blocking light
7
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Oscillate
A
Swing back and forth
8
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Luminous
A
Full of light
9
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Maverick
A
Unorthodox person or rebel
10
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Lucid
A
Clear and coherent
11
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Mitigate
A
Improve a painful situation
12
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Omniscience
A
State of being all knowing
13
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Malleable
A
Pliable
14
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Laud
A
Praise
15
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Obstinate
A
Stubborn
16
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Obscure
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Mysterious or not well known
17
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Laconic
A
Reserved
18
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Meticulous
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Paying close attention to detail
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Offset
A
Counterbalance or counteract
20
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Monotony
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Boredom and repetition
21
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Neglect
A
To abandon or leave
22
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Naive
A
Inexperienced
23
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Ostentatious
A
Overly showy, vulgar
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Overshadow
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Appear more notable
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Mundane
Everyday, boring
26
Nascent
Just beginning, early stages
27
Opprobrium
Criticism
28
Maladroit
Clumsy and awkward
29
Mendacity
Untruthfulness
30
Misanthrope
Person who hates humanity
31
Notoriety
Fame for doing something negative
32
Obviate
To prevent
33
Outstrip
Overtake
34
Olfactory
Relating to smell
35
Malign
Evil or harmful
36
Nonplussed
Confused and baffled
37
Magnamity
Generosity
38
Muificent
Very generous
39
Onerous
Difficult or burdensome
40
Laudable
Praiseworthy
41
Mercurial
Easily changeable
42
Obsequious
Overly fawning and helpful in a way that is disingenuous
43
Occlude
To block or obstruct
44
Occult
Mystical and supernatural
45
Litigation
Legal proceedings
46
Opportunism
Taking advantage or opportunities
47
Modest
Not boastful