GRE Words Group 10 Flashcards
1
Q
acumen
A
quickness and keenness in understanding and judgment
2
Q
antithesis
A
the direct opposite or contrast
3
Q
ascribe
A
attribute or credit something to a particular cause or source
4
Q
befuddled
A
confused, bewildered, or perplexed
5
Q
eschew
A
intentionally avoid or abstain from
6
Q
esoteric
A
understood by few or a small group of people
7
Q
evasive
A
indirect or not straightforward; avoiding confrontation
8
Q
exculpate
A
clear from blame or guilt
9
Q
expedite
A
accelerate or speed up a process or action
10
Q
fastidious
A
showing great care and attention to detail; hard to please
11
Q
feign
A
pretend or simulate
12
Q
furtive
A
sneaky or secretive, especially due to guilt
13
Q
hamper
A
obstruct or hinder progress
14
Q
indispensable
A
completely necessary; essential
15
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lament
A
express deep sorrow or regret
