GRE Vocabulary #1 Flashcards
(29 cards)
1
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manifest
A
to make visible
2
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conventional
A
customary
3
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partisan
A
one who supports a particular person, cause, or idea
4
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contentious
A
argumentative
5
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lament
A
to mourn
6
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allusion
A
a hint
7
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arbiter
A
a judge
8
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inherent
A
intrinsic
9
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paradox
A
a true statement that contradicts itself
10
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cynic
A
one who deeply distrusts human nature
11
Q
exposition
A
explaining
12
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consensus
A
unanimity
13
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comprehensive
A
covering everything
14
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sagacious
A
wise
15
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precipitate
A
to happen abruptly
16
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pervade
A
to spread throughout
17
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discourse
A
to converse
18
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conjure
A
to summon
19
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sanction
A
authorize
20
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genial
A
friendly
21
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indulgent
A
lenient
22
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inert
A
inactive
23
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levee
A
an embankment designed to prevent he flooding of a river
24
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erratic
A
unpredictable
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luminous
glowing
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abstinent
abstaining
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placid
peaceful
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exuberant
vigorous
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impede
to hinder
