GRE Words Group 29

Question 1

abscond

Answer 1

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid capture

Question 2

apogee

Answer 2

the peak or highest point of something

Question 3

aspersion

Answer 3

a critical or damaging remark or criticism

Question 4

chagrin

Answer 4

a feeling of frustration, annoyance, or anger

Question 5

bawdy

Answer 5

humorously dealing with sexual subjects; risqué in a comedic way

Question 6

collude

Answer 6

secretly cooperate for deceitful or fraudulent purposes

Question 7

commiserate

Answer 7

express sympathy or sorrow with someone who has experienced misfortune

Question 8

conflagration

Answer 8

a large, destructive fire

Question 9

contretemps

Answer 9

a small disagreement or mishap

Question 10

conviction

Answer 10

a strong belief or principle held with confidence

Question 11

croon

Answer 11

sing softly, typically in a sentimental manner

Question 12

depose

Answer 12

forcibly remove someone from office or power

Question 13

detente

Answer 13

a period of improved relations between countries, especially when tensions have been high

Question 14

dowdy

Answer 14

lacking style or elegance; out of fashion

Question 15

echelon

Answer 15

a level or tier within a system or organization

Question 16

ennui

Answer 16

a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction due to a lack of excitement or interest

Question 17

expatiate

Answer 17

talk or write in great detail about a topic

Question 18

fraught

Answer 18

filled with tension, stress, or negative emotions

Question 19

fulcrum

Answer 19

the main factor or element that plays a pivotal role in a situation

Question 20

imbroglio

Answer 20

a complex and confusing situation, often of a messy or controversial nature

Question 21

jocund

Answer 21

merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness

Question 22

languish

Answer 22

become weak or feeble, often from neglect or lack of attention

Question 23

nadir

Answer 23

the absolute lowest point or worst moment

Question 24

nimble

Answer 24

quick and agile in movement or thinking

Question 25

ominous

Answer 25

indicating that something unfavorable is likely to happen

Question 26

outlandish

Answer 26

strange, unusual, or bizarre in appearance or style

Question 27

propitious

Answer 27

favorable; advantageous

Question 28

prurient

Answer 28

displaying or prompting an undue interest in sexual matters

Question 29

sadistic

Answer 29

taking pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others

Question 30

zenith

Answer 30

the point at which something attains its maximum strength or power