Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

My GRE > Group 5 > Flashcards

Group 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Aloof

A

not friendly or forthcoming, distant, detached

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Clangor

A

A continuously loud banging or ringing sound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Conventional

A

Following traditional forms and genres

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Debunk

A

Expose the falseness or hollowness of an idea or belief

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Diminutive

A

Extremely or unusually small

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Discernible

A

Able to be discerned, perceptible, visible, noticeable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Enigmatic

A

difficult to understand, mysterious

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Estranged

A

no longer close to someone, alienated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Extravagant

A

Excessive, elaborate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Fanciful

A

over-imaginative, unrealistic, highly ornamental

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Frivolous

A

Carefree, not having any serious purpose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Heterogeneous

A

Diverse in character or content

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Imperious

A

Arrogant and domineering

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Impertinent

A

Not showing proper respect, irrelevant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Invasive

A

Tending to spread very quickly or undesirably, harmfully

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Irresolute

A

Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

17
Q

Laudable

A

Deserving praise and commendation

18
Q

Lax

A

Not sufficiently strict or careful, negligible/ of muscle(relaxed)

19
Q

Marginalize

A

Treat a person, group as insignificant or peripheral

20
Q

Panache

A

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner

21
Q

Plodding

A

Slow moving and unexciting

22
Q

Prosaic

A

Lacking originality, commonplace, unromantic

23
Q

Remedial

A

intended as cure/provided or intended for children with learning difficulties/provided or intended for children with learning difficulties

24
Q

Restive

A

Restless, unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom

25
Q

Sporadic

A

Infrequent, scattered or isolated, occasional
Mnemonic: Opposite of periodic

26
Q

Stigmatize

A

great disapproval

27
Q

Undermine

A

Erode the base/lessen the effectiveness

28
Q

Utterly

A

completely or without qualification, absolutely

29
Q

Weary

A

tired(extreme)

30
Q

Zealous

A

Showing zeal, fervent, passionate, fervid, ardent

My GRE (22 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions