GRE Vocab III

Question 1

Serendipity

Answer 1

(Noun) Luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for

Question 2

Panacea

Answer 2

Something that will make everything about a situation better

Question 3

Cursory

Answer 3

Done or made quickly

Question 4

Perfunctory

Answer 4

(Adj) Used to describe something that is done without energy pr enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected

Question 5

Canny

Answer 5

Very clever and able to make intelligent decisions

Question 6

Shrewd

Answer 6

Having or showing an ability to understand things and to make good judgments; mentally sharp or clever

Question 7

Prolix

Answer 7

Using too many words

Question 8

Enthralled

Answer 8

To hold the attention of (someone) by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful

Question 9

Adjuvant

Answer 9

Serving to aid or contribute; auxiliary

Question 10

Garlands

Answer 10

A ring or rope that is made of leaves, flowers, or some other material and that is used as a decoration

Question 11

Artifices

Answer 11

Dishonest or insincere behavior or speech that is meant to deceive someone

Question 12

Minutiae

Answer 12

A minute or minor detail. (Singular: minutia)

Question 13

Aghast

Answer 13

Shocked and upset

Question 14

Indolence

Answer 14

(noun) Being lazy

Question 15

Dissipation

Answer 15

The process of slowly disappearing or becoming less
The act of using all or a lot of money, time, etc., in a foolish way
Behavior that shows you are interested only in pleasure, money, etc.

Question 16

Chumminess

Answer 16

Very Friendly

Question 17

Miasma

Answer 17

A heavy cloud of something unpleasant or unhealthy

Question 18

Dissemble

Answer 18

To hide your true feelings, opinions, etc.

Question 19

Conspire

Answer 19

To secretly plan with someone to do something that is harmful or illegal

Question 20

Trifling

Answer 20

Having little value or importance

Question 21

Extant

Answer 21

In existence; still existing

Question 22

Penchant

Answer 22

A strong liking for something or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way

Question 23

Clangorous

Answer 23

A resounding clang, noise

Question 24

Tepid

Answer 24

Moderately warm

Question 25

Canonizing

Answer 25

``` to declare (a deceased person) an officially recognized saint to treat as illustrious, preeminent, or sacred ```

Question 26

Scintillating

Answer 26

Brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty

Question 27

Punctiliousness

Answer 27

Marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions

Question 28

Impecunious

Answer 28

Having very little or no money usually habitually

Question 29

Hortatory

Answer 29

Giving exhortation

Question 30

Heterodox

Answer 30

Contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion