GRE Words Group 30 Flashcards
(30 cards)
aberrant
deviating from what is normal or expected
abide
tolerate, follow, or accept
bravado
a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned
callow
young and inexperienced; immature
capitulate
surrender or give up resistance
cogitate
think deeply; ponder or reflect
deportment
behavior or manners
extemporize
improvise, especially in speech or performance
factious
causing division or disagreement
fallow
- (of farmland) not cultivated; barren
- (of a period of time) inactive
feint
a deceptive movement or action
flagrant
noticeably offensive; blatant
gratuitous
unwarranted; without justification
grovel
show submission or fear; beg for favor
indecorous
not in good taste; inappropriate or unseemly
intrigue
- a secret scheme or plot
- provoke interest in
nominal
- in name only
- insubstantial; insignificant
obdurate
stubborn; unyielding
obstreperous
noisy, unruly, or hard to control
odious
highly offensive; repugnant
plucky
showing courage or determination
precocious
showing advanced skills or development earlier than usual
remuneration
payment or compensation for services or work
slovenly
- untidy, especially in personal appearance
- without care; neglectful
