GRE Words

Question 1

mordant

Answer 1

biting or sharply critical in thought or expression

Question 2

sedulous

Answer 2

paying attention to details; diligent

Question 3

intransigent

Answer 3

refusing to compromise; stubborn

Question 4

probity

Answer 4

the characteristic of having strong ethical standards

Question 5

propriety

Answer 5

conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior

Question 6

sensational

Answer 6

exaggerated for effect, often sacrificing accuracy

Question 7

scintillating

Answer 7

brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty

Question 8

veracity

Answer 8

conformity to truth or accuracy

Question 9

virulent

Answer 9

extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious

Question 10

volatile

Answer 10

likely to change unpredictably and quickly (usually for the worse)

Question 11

heed

Answer 11

mind or regard with care; pay attention

Question 12

judicious

Answer 12

having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking

Question 13

lucid

Answer 13

clear and easy to understand

Question 14

vexation

Answer 14

the state of being irritated or incensed

Question 15

upbraid

Answer 15

criticize or scold severely

Question 16

tepid

Answer 16

exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm

Question 17

pithy

Answer 17

expressing ideas in a concise, meaningful manner

Question 18

petulant

Answer 18

irritable or impatient, especially over minor issues

Question 19

miserly

Answer 19

reluctant to spend or share; greedy

Question 20

incessant

Answer 20

constant or unending (of something bad or unpleasant)

Question 21

impugn

Answer 21

challenge the truth or honest of something

Question 22

foolhardy

Answer 22

recklessly daring; careless

Question 23

disingenuous

Answer 23

pretending to be sincere or straightforward

Question 24

circumscribe

Answer 24

limit or restrict something narrowly