GRE Words Group 31 Flashcards
(30 cards)
abrogate
formally cancel or do away with
aghast
shocked or horrified; struck with amazement
apprise
inform, notify, or advise
beguile
charm or deceive in a captivating way
boon
a good thing; a blessing or a benefit
callous
emotionally unfeeling or insensitive
coddle
pamper or treat with excessive care
crescendo
the loudest or highest point of something
extenuating
lessening the seriousness by providing excuses
frenetic
fast-paced or wildly energetic
fringe
unconventional, extreme, or marginal
hapless
unlucky or unfortunate
immaculate
spotlessly clean or free from errors
obfuscate
obscure or confuse
ossify
harden or become unchanging
pastiche
a work that either imitates the style of multiple other works or combines elements from various works
perspicacious
keenly perceptive or understanding
ponderous
heavy or slow-moving, often due to weight; extremely dull
recluse
a person who lives in self-imposed isolation
retaliate
take revenge or counteract
rhapsody
an ecstatic expression of feeling or enthusiasm
serendipitous
occurring by chance in a fortunate way
shirk
avoid or neglect a responsibility or duty
sinecure
a job requiring minimal effort but offering a salary
