Top Gre Words In Context Part2 Flashcards
Contraindicate
To give an indication (delalat) against contraindicate - English Dictionary verb [con·tra·in·di·cate || ‚kɒntrə'ɪndɪkeɪt] give a contradictory order
Contrary
adjective [con·tra·ry || 'kɒntrərɪ] contradictory, opposed; stubborn, obstinate adverb [con·tra·ry || 'kɒntrərɪ] in opposition, against, counter noun [con·tra·ry || 'kɒntrərɪ] something which is opposite
Contradict
contradict - English Dictionary
verb
[con·tra·dict || ‚kɒntrə’dɪkt]
deny; refute; oppose
Aggrandize
To increase in power , influence, and. Reputation
The supervisour sought to aggrandize herself by claiming that the achievement of her staff were actually her own.
Verb aggrandize (Amer.) [ag·gran·dize || ə'grændaɪz] make bigger, make larger; widen; extend; increase the power or status of; increase the wealth of; intensify or exaggerate the reputation of someone in an artificial manner; make something look greater; exaggerate, add details to (also aggrandise)
Ameliorate
To make better, to improve
The doctor was able to ameliorate the patient’s suffering using painkillers.
Antagonize
To annoy or provoke(barangikhtan) to anger
The child discovered that he could antagonize the cat by pulling its tail.
antagonize - English Dictionary
verb antagonize (Amer.)
[an’tag·o·nize || -naɪz]
cause to hate, make an enemy of; cause hostility, provoke antagonism; oppose, counteract (also antagonise)
Antipathy
Extreme dislike
The antipathy between french and english regularly erupted into open warfare.
Archaic
Ancient, old-fashioned Her archaic commodore cumputer could not run the latest software. adjective [ar·cha·ic || ɑː'keɪɪk] ancient; no longer used
Ardor
Intense and passionate feeling Bishop's ardor for the landscape was evident when he passionately described the beauty of the scenic hudson valley. ardor - English Dictionary noun enthusiasm, fervor, zeal
Austere
Severe or stern in appearance, undecorated
Teh lack of decoration makes military barracks seem austere to the civilian eye.
austere - English Dictionary
adjective
[aus·tere || ɒ’stɪə]
strict; rigid; ascetic; modest
Bolster
To support, to prop up
The presence of giant footprints bolstered the argument that sasquatch was in the area.
Cacophony
Harsh, jarring noise The junior high or hestra created an almost unbearable cacophony as they tried to tune their instruments. cacophony - English Dictionary noun [ca'coph·o·ny || -nɪ] discord, harshness in sound
Candid
Impartial and honest in speech
The observations of a child can be charming since they are candid and unpretentious.
Castigate
To punish or criticise harshly
Many americans are amazed at how harshly the authorities in singapore castigate perpetrators (kasi ke mortakebe jorm shavad) of what would be considered minor crimes in the united states.
Caustic
Biting in wit( intellect, sharpness)
Dorothy parker gained her reputation for caustic wit from her cutting, yet clever, insults.
Chauvinist
Someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he or she belongs
The attitude that men are inherently superior to women and therefore mlust be obeyed is common among male chauvinists.
chauvinist - English Dictionary
noun
[‘chau·vin·ist || ‘toʊvɪnɪst]
person who is extremely nationalistic; person who is excessively devoted (to their own sex, race, etc.)
Chicanery
Deception by means of craft or guile Dishonest used car sale people often use chicanery to sell their beat-up old cars. chicanery - English Dictionary noun [chi'can·er·y || -nərɪ] plotting, scheming
Condone
To overlook( cheshmpushi kardan), pardon (bakhshidan)or disregard Some theorists believe that failing to prosecute minor crimes is the same as condoning an air of lawlessness. condone - English Dictionary verb [con·done || kən'dəʊn] forgive, overlook, pardon
Prosecute
prosecute - English Dictionary
verb
[pros·e·cute || ‘prɑsɪkjuːt /’prɒ-]
put on trial, try in a court; file a legal action; conduct, carry out an activity; persist, continue, carry on
Credulous
Too trusting, gullible
credulous - English Dictionary
adjective
[cred·u·lous || ‘kredjuləs]
gullible, naive, deceivable, unsuspecting
Crescendo
Steadily increasing volume or force
The crescendo of tention became unbearable as he prepared to jump his motocycle over the school buses.
adjective
[cre·scen·do || krɪ’ʃendəʊ]
gradually increasing (in volume, strength, etc.)
Deference
Respect, courtesy(politeness, nezakat)
The respectful young law clerk treated the supreme court justice with the utmost (greatest) deference.
Diatribe
An abusing condemnatory speech
The trucker bellowed (roar yell) a diatribe at the driver who had cut him off.
diatribe - English Dictionary
noun
[di·a·tribe || ‘daɪətraɪb]
critical speech, tongue lashing, tirade, satirical criticism, bitter verbal attack, fulmination
Dilate
To make larger, to expand
When you ente a darkened room, the pupils of your eyes dilate to let in more light.
dilate - English Dictionary
verb
[di·late || daɪ’leɪt]
expand, become wide; maker wider or larger, cause to expand