GRE Words Group 32

Question 1

abstruse

Answer 1

difficult to comprehend or understand

Question 2

auxiliary

Answer 2

supplementary or additional, often in support

Question 3

caricature

Answer 3

exaggerate features for comedic or satirical effect

Question 4

depravity

Answer 4

the state or condition of being depraved or morally corrupted

Question 5

dilettante

Answer 5

a person with an amateur interest in the arts or a particular field

Question 6

effrontery

Answer 6

insolent or bold behavior

Question 7

encroach

Answer 7

intrude or trespass, especially on another’s territory or rights

Question 8

endow

Answer 8

enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality

Question 9

entreat

Answer 9

ask earnestly or anxiously; beg

Question 10

gregarious

Answer 10

sociable and enjoying the company of others

Question 11

indictment

Answer 11

an official formal accusation for a criminal offense

Question 12

indignant

Answer 12

feeling or expressing strong displeasure at something unjust or offensive

Question 13

ineluctable

Answer 13

inescapable or inevitable

Question 14

inquisitive

Answer 14

curious or eager to acquire knowledge

Question 15

latitude

Answer 15

scope to do something; relative freedom from restrictions

Question 16

levity

Answer 16

humor or lightness, especially when inappropriate

Question 17

malevolent

Answer 17

showing ill will or wishing harm to others

Question 18

mediate

Answer 18

intervene between parties to bring about a resolution

Question 19

occlude

Answer 19

block or stop up; cover

Question 20

pacify

Answer 20

bring peace to or calm someone down

Question 21

paragon

Answer 21

a model of excellence or perfection

Question 22

patronize

Answer 22

1. treat with an apparent kindness that is condescending
2. be a regular customer of a store or other establishment

Question 23

penurious

Answer 23

extremely poor or stingy

Question 24

piquant

Answer 24

stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming

Question 25

rampant

Answer 25

unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner

Question 26

remote

Answer 26

not likely to happen

Question 27

reprobate

Answer 27

a person who is immoral or who lacks principles

Question 28

turbid

Answer 28

1. (of water) muddy or opaque due to suspended particles
2. unclear; confused; obscure

Question 29

turgid

Answer 29

1. swollen or bloated
2. overly complex and difficult to understand

Question 30

vacuous

Answer 30

lacking intelligence or thought