Very Commin GRE Level Words Flashcards
(31 cards)
1
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Abstain
A
Hold back from doing
2
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Apathy
A
Uncaring attitude, lack of interest
3
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Capricious
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Given to sudden behavior change
4
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Engender
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Cause to happen; cause an action
5
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Equivocal
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Doubtful, uncertain
6
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Gullible
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Naive
7
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Laudable
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Admirable
8
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Mitigate
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Diminish, alleviate
9
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Placate
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Soothe, pacify
10
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Prodigal
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Wasteful
11
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Volatile
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Explosive, changeable
12
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Adulterate
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Alter or debase, often for profit
13
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Assuage
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Soothe, relieve
14
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Corroborate
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Back up information, story
15
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Enigma
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Mystery
16
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Erudite
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Well educated; cultured
17
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Loquacious
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Talkative
18
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Opaque
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Clouded, muddy
19
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Pragmatic
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Sensible
20
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Propriety
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Suitableness, appropriateness
21
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Zeal
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Enthusiasm
22
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Anomaly
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Deviation from the norm
23
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Audacious
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Reckless, daring
24
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Desiccate
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Take moisture out of
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Ephemeral
Momentary, passing
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Fervid
Pssionate
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Laconic
Short, to the point
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Lucid
Evident, obvious
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Pedant
Formalist
Syn: egghead, bookworm
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Precipitate
Hurry, speed
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Vacillate
Go back and forth
