GRE Words Group 21

Question 1

abject

Answer 1

most unfortunate or miserable

Question 2

amicable

Answer 2

characterized by goodwill and friendliness

Question 3

animosity

Answer 3

strong hostility or resentment

Question 4

aver

Answer 4

assert with confidence

Question 5

barrage

Answer 5

an overwhelming concentration of something, typically hostile words

Question 6

cathartic

Answer 6

that which releases emotional tension

Question 7

decipher

Answer 7

decode or determine the meaning of something that is difficult to understand

Question 8

delusion

Answer 8

a belief that is not true or is founded on false premises

Question 9

dispense

Answer 9

1. issue, distribute, or give out
2. do without or get rid of

Question 10

eloquent

Answer 10

fluently persuasive and articulate

Question 11

enthrall

Answer 11

captivate or charm

Question 12

eradicate

Answer 12

eliminate or destroy completely

Question 13

fledgling

Answer 13

untried or inexperienced; emergent or rising

Question 14

fortitude

Answer 14

mental strength and courage that allows one to face challenges

Question 15

fortuitous

Answer 15

happening by chance, especially a lucky chance

Question 16

goad

Answer 16

incite or provoke

Question 17

imminent

Answer 17

about to happen soon

Question 18

incontrovertible

Answer 18

undeniable; impossible to dispute

Question 19

itinerant

Answer 19

habitually traveling from place to place

Question 20

magnanimous

Answer 20

noble and generous in spirit

Question 21

meritorious

Answer 21

deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward

Question 22

mutiny

Answer 22

a rebellion against authority; violent strife

Question 23

paradoxical

Answer 23

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

Question 24

perseverance

Answer 24

persistence in an action or belief despite difficulties or opposition

Question 25

render

Answer 25

make or provide

Question 26

repertoire

Answer 26

the collection of skills, methods, or performances that one is ready to use

Question 27

resilient

Answer 27

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

Question 28

resolute

Answer 28

firmly determined or unwavering

Question 29

supple

Answer 29

pliant, flexible, or easy to bend

Question 30

valor

Answer 30

strength of mind in the face of danger; bravery