GRE VOCAB Flashcards

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Opulence

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wealth, affluence

2 : abundance, profusion

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Treachery

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violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence : treason

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Fidelity

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1 a : the quality or state of being faithful

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Antiquity

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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

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Valor

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: 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

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Voluble

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1 : easily rolling or turning : rotating

2 : characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib, fluent

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