GRE VOCAB Flashcards
(6 cards)
Opulence
wealth, affluence
2 : abundance, profusion
Treachery
violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence : treason
Fidelity
1 a : the quality or state of being faithful
Antiquity
1 : ancient times; especially : those before the Middle Ages
2 : the quality of being ancient
3 plural
a : relics or monuments (as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times
b : matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times
4 : the people of ancient times
Other forms: plural an·tiq·ui·ties
Examples
despite their indisputable antiquity, many of the carvings look like they could have been made yesterday
Valor
: strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
Examples
the absence of indecision even in the face of death is the true mark of valor
Voluble
1 : easily rolling or turning : rotating
2 : characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib, fluent