GRE Set 4 Flashcards
(150 cards)
1
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Premonition
A
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something
unpleasant.
2
Q
Presage
A
be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one).
3
Q
Prescience
A
the fact of knowing something in advance; foreknowledge.
4
Q
Pressing
A
requiring quick or immediate action or attention.
5
Q
Presume
A
take for granted that something exists or is the case.
6
Q
Pretension
A
the use of affectation to impress; ostentatiousness.
7
Q
Pretentious
A
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is
actually possessed.
8
Q
Prevalent
A
widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
9
Q
Prevaricate
A
speak or act in an evasive way.
10
Q
Pristine
A
in its original condition; unspoilt.
11
Q
Probity
A
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
12
Q
Prodigal
A
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
13
Q
Profligate
A
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
14
Q
Profound
A
(of a subject or idea) demanding deep study or thought.
15
Q
Prolix
A
(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.
16
Q
Promulgate
A
promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).
17
Q
Propagate
A
spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.
18
Q
Prophetic
A
accurately predicting what will happen in the future.
19
Q
Propped
A
support or keep in position.
20
Q
Prosaic
A
commonplace
21
Q
Provincial
A
limited in outlook; narrow-minded.
22
Q
Provoke
A
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or
unwelcome one) in someone.
23
Q
Proxy
A
a person authorized to act on behalf of another.
24
Q
Prudent
A
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
25
Pugnacious
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
26
Punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
27
Puzzle
cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand
something.
28
Quandary
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
29
Quirky
characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits.
30
Quixotic
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
31
Quotidian
of or occurring every day; daily.
32
Rallying
the action or process of coming together to support a person or cause.
33
Ramble
talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.
34
Rationalize
attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons,
even if these are not appropriate.
35
Recondite
(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
36
Recrudesce
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy
37
Redemption
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
38
Redouble
make or become much greater, more intense, or more numerous.
39
Redundant
unnecessarily repetitive.
40
Refuge
the state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.
41
Rein
keep under control; restrain.
42
Rejuvenate
give new energy or vigour to; revitalize.
43
Relish
great enjoyment.
44
Remedial
giving or intended as a remedy or cure.
45
Replicate
make an exact copy of; reproduce.
46
Repudiate
refuse to accept; reject.
47
Residual
remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone.
48
Resolute
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
49
Restive
(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of
boredom or dissatisfaction.
50
Restrain
prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control
or within limits.
51
Resurgent
increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
52
Reverence
deep respect for someone or something.
53
Rhapsody
an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling.
54
Ridicule
subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.
55
Row
dispute
56
Ruinous
disastrous or destructive.
57
Ruminate
think deeply about something.
58
Salubrious
health-giving; healthy.
59
Sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
60
Sartorial
relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
61
Scanty
small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
62
Scathe
harm; injure.
63
Schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by
differences in opinion or belief.
64
Scintillating
brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful.
65
Scornful
feeling or expressing contempt or derision.
66
Scrupulous
adhering strictly to standards of ethics or morality; punctilious.
67
Scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
68
Scuffle
to take part in a brief, confused fight among a few people.
69
Flattery
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests.
70
Self-Righteous
having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one
is totally correct or morally superior.
71
Serendipity
the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial
way.
72
Sham
an imitation that is passed as genuine; counterfeit.
73
Shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
74
Shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.
75
Sinister
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will
happen.
76
Skeptic
a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
77
Skittish
nervous or excitable; easily scared
78
Slighted
insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.
79
Snare
catch or trap (someone).
80
Sparing
moderate; economical.
81
Sporadic
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
82
Spurious
not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
83
Stanched
stop or restrict (a flow of blood) from a wound.
84
Staple
main or important, especially in terms of consumption.
85
Startling
very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.
86
Stigmatize
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
87
Stimulate
encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in.
88
Stingy
ungenerous.
89
Stun
astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react.
90
Substantiate
provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
91
Subtle
especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to
analyse or describe.
92
Subversion
the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or
institution.
93
Sullen
a sulky or depressed mood.
94
Superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
95
Supersede
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
96
Supplement
a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
97
Supplication
the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.
98
Surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly
99
Surrogate
substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
100
Susceptible
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
101
Sycophant
a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage
102
Synoptic
of or forming a general summary or synopsis.
103
Syntactical
of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax
104
Synthesize
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole.
105
Taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
106
Tactless
having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
107
Temperate
showing moderation or self-restraint.
108
Tendentious
expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view,
especially a controversial one
109
Tepid
showing little enthusiasm
110
Thrift
the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
111
Timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
112
Tranquil
free from disturbance; calm.
113
Transcend
surpass (a person or achievement).
114
Transgression
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
115
Transitory
not permanent.
116
Trifle
a thing of little value or importance.
117
Trite
lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.
118
Trivial
of little value or importance.
119
Ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere.
120
Uncultivated
(of a person) not highly educated or socially adept.
121
Undemonstrative
(of a person) not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly.
122
Undermine
lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or
insidiously.
123
Underscore
emphasize
124
Understate
describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.
125
Undo
unfasten, untie, or loosen (something).
126
Unintelligible
impossible to understand.
127
Unmistakable
not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive.
128
Unprecedented
never done or known before.
129
Unpremeditated
(of an act, remark, or state) not thought out or planned beforehand.
130
Unpretentious
not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance,
talent, or culture than is actually possessed.
131
Unpropitious
(of a circumstance) not giving or indicating a good chance of success;
unfavourable.
132
Unseemly
(of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate
133
Unsound
not safe or robust; in poor condition.
134
Untapped
(of a resource) not yet exploited or used.
135
Utterly
completely and without qualification; absolutely
136
Venal
showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt.
137
Veracious
speaking or representing the truth.
138
Vestigial
forming a very small remnant of something that was once greater or more
noticeable, remaining, surviving
139
Viable
capable of working successfully; feasible.
140
Vigilance
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
141
Vindicate
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
142
Virulence
the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
143
Vociferous
expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.
144
Voluble
(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
145
Wanting
lacking in a required or necessary quality.
146
Wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
147
Wilful
(of a bad or harmful act) intentional; deliberate
148
Witty
showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour
149
Woo
seek the favour, support, or custom of
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Zealot
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious,
political, or other ideals.
