GRE1 Flashcards

1
Q

Incredulous

A

Unwilling or unable to believe something

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2
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Syllogism

A

Instance when conclusion is derived from two assumed or given propositions(Premises).

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3
Q

Dendrology and Silviculture

A

Related to forests and tress

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4
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Priggish

A

self-righteously moralistic and superior

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5
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Punctilious

A

Showing great attention to details or correct behaviour

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6
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Recreation, Avocation

A

Hobby

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7
Q

Altruistic

A

Unselfish

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8
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Benevolent

A

Well meaning and kindly

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9
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Coalesce

A

Come together

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10
Q

Etiolate

A

Pale and weak

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11
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Flippant

A

Not showing respectful attitude

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12
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Irascible

A

Tendency of easily angered

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13
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Tenacious

A

Tending to keep firm hold

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14
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Exculpate

A

Show or declare something is not guilty of wrongdoing

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15
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Paean

A

Song of praise

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16
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Panegyric

A

Public text to praise something

17
Q

Canonical

A

Book is accepted as genuine

18
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Abstemious

A

Indulging moderately in food and drink

19
Q

Connoisseur

A

Expert

20
Q

triage

A

Decide the order in ascending

21
Q

Steward

A

Responsible person

22
Q

Onerous

A

involving great skill or effort

23
Q

Exacting

A

making great demand on skill and attention

24
Q

Contend

A

Hypothesize

25
Q

Foil

A

Prevent; Scotch

26
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Burgeoned

A

begin to grow