6000 GRE words
Study on Your Phone
GRE 6000 - Set 14
(308 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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ostracize | verb | To exclude someone from a group or society |
oust | verb | To remove from a position or place |
outcast | noun | A person who is rejected or shunned by society or a group. |
outfit | noun | A set of clothes worn together |
outgoing | adj. | Friendly and socially confident |
outlandish | adj. | Strikingly unusual or bizarre |
outlaw | noun | A person who has broken the law and is hiding to avoid punishment |
outlook | noun | A person's point of view or general attitude towards life. |
outmoded | adj. | No longer in style or use; not modern |
outrage | noun | A powerful feeling of shock and anger |
outskirts | noun | The outer areas of a city or town |
outspoken | adj. | Expressing opinions openly and without hesitation |
outstrip | verb | To exceed or surpass |
outwit | verb | To defeat or trick by being more clever |
ovation | noun | Enthusiastic and prolonged applause from an audience |
overbearing | adj. | Domineering or controlling in an unpleasant way |
overblown | adj. | Exaggerated or inflated beyond the truth |
oversee | verb | To supervise or manage an activity or task to ensure it is done correctly. |
overshadow | verb | To make something less important or noticeable by being more prominent or impressive |
overt | adj. | Done openly and not hidden. |
overthrow | verb | To remove from power, especially by force |
overture | noun | An introductory part, especially of a musical work |
overturn | verb | To reverse a decision or ruling |
overweening | adj. | Excessively confident or proud |
overwhelm | verb | To overpower or crush emotionally or physically |
overwrought | adj. | Extremely agitated or upset |
ovoid | adj. | Having an egg-like shape |
pachyderm | noun | A large, thick-skinned mammal |
pacifist | noun | A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable. |
pacify | verb | To calm someone who is angry or upset |
pacity | noun | The state of being opaque or not transparent |
paddock | noun | A small enclosed field or area where animals are kept. |
padre | noun | A male parent |
paean | noun | A song or expression of praise |
painstaking | adj. | Requiring or characterized by great care and effort |
palatable | adj. | Having a pleasant taste |
palate | noun | The roof of the mouth |
palatial | adj. | Resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid |
palaver | noun | Prolonged and idle discussion |
paleontology | noun | The scientific study of fossils and ancient life forms |
palette | noun | A thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors |
palimpsest | noun | A manuscript or piece of writing material on which later writing has been superimposed on effaced earlier writing. |
pall | noun | A cloth spread over a coffin or a feeling of gloom |
pallet | noun | A flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift or other jacking device. |
palliate | verb | To make a disease or its symptoms less severe without removing the cause |
palliation | noun | Relief of pain without dealing with the cause |
pallid | adj. | Lacking color or brightness |
palm | noun | The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers. |
palpable | adj. | So intense as to seem almost tangible |
palpitate | verb | To beat rapidly or strongly, often due to excitement or anxiety |
paltry | adj. | Very small or too small in amount |
pan | noun | A shallow, wide, open container for cooking |
panacea | noun | A solution for all problems or difficulties |
panache | noun | Distinctive and stylish flair |
pandemic | noun | A disease outbreak affecting a large number of people across a wide area |
pandemonium | noun | Wild and noisy disorder or confusion |
pander | verb | To satisfy or indulge someone's desires, often in a negative or degrading way |
panegyric | noun | A formal public speech or written verse that praises someone or something |
pang | noun | A sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotion |
panoply | noun | A complete or impressive collection of things |
panorama | noun | A wide and unobstructed view of an extensive area. |
panoramic | adj. | Providing a wide view of an area in all directions. |
pantomime | noun | A type of performance using gestures and body movements without words |
papyrus | noun | A plant used in ancient times for making a writing material |
parable | noun | A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. |
paradigm | noun | A typical example or pattern of something |
paradigmatic | adj. | Serving as a typical example or pattern |
paradox | noun | A statement or situation that seems contradictory or impossible, but may be true |
paradoxical | adj. | Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true |
paragon | noun | A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality |
parallel | adj. | Being an equal distance apart everywhere and never meeting |
parallelism | noun | The state of being similar or corresponding in some way |
parameter | noun | A limit or boundary that defines the scope of a process or activity. |
paramount | adj. | Most important or significant |
paramour | noun | A lover, especially in a secret or illicit relationship |
paranoia | noun | An irrational and persistent feeling of being persecuted or targeted. |
paranoiac | adj. | Exhibiting extreme and irrational distrust or suspicion |
parapet | noun | A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony. |
paraphernalia | noun | Equipment or items used for a particular activity |
paraphrase | verb | To express the same message in different words |
parasite | noun | An organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense |
parched | adj. | Extremely dry due to intense heat or lack of water. |
parchment | noun | A material made from animal skin used for writing |
pare | verb | To trim by cutting away the outer edges |
paregoric | noun | A medicine that soothes pain |
parenthetical | adj. | Relating to or inserted as a parenthesis |
pariah | noun | A person who is rejected by society or a social group |
parish | noun | A local church community |
parity | noun | Equality, especially in status or pay |
parlance | noun | A particular way of speaking or using words, especially common to a particular job or interest group. |
parley | noun | A discussion or conference, especially between enemies under a truce to discuss terms. |
parlous | adj. | Full of danger or uncertainty |
parochial | adj. | Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope |
parody | noun | An imitation of a work that exaggerates its features for comic effect. |
paroxysm | noun | A sudden and intense expression of emotion or activity |
parquet | noun | Flooring made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern |
parricide | noun | The act of killing one's parent or a close relative |
parry | verb | To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove |
parsimonious | adj. | Unwilling to spend money or use resources |
parsimony | noun | Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources |
partial | adj. | Not complete or whole |
partiality | noun | An unfair tendency to favor one person or group over others |
partisan | noun | A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person |
partition | noun | A division into parts |
parturition | noun | The act of giving birth |
parvenu | noun | A person who has recently gained wealth or status but lacks the social acceptance or sophistication associated with it |
pass off | verb | To present something falsely |
passage | noun | A way through which one can pass |
passe | adj. | Out of date |
passive | adj. | Accepting or allowing what happens without active response |
paste | verb | To insert copied or cut material |
pastiche | noun | An artistic work that imitates the style of another work, artist, or period. |
pastoral | adj. | Relating to the countryside or rural life |
pastry | noun | A dough made of flour, water, and fat that is baked and used as a base for baked goods |
patent | noun | A government authority or license giving a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. |
pathetic | adj. | Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. |
pathogenic | adj. | Capable of causing disease |
pathological | adj. | Relating to or caused by disease |
pathos | noun | A quality that evokes pity or sadness |
patina | noun | A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period. |
patois | noun | A regional dialect that differs from the standard language |
patriarch | noun | A male leader or head of a family or group |
patrician | noun | A person of high social rank or nobility |
patricide | noun | The act of killing one's own father. |
patrimony | noun | Property inherited from one's father or male ancestor |
patronize | verb | To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority |
patronizing | adj. | Displaying a superior attitude |
paucity | noun | A small or insufficient quantity or amount |
pauper | noun | A person who is very poor |
peccadillo | noun | A minor fault or sin |
peculate | verb | To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds or from one's employer |
peculation | noun | The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially public funds |
peculiar | adj. | Strange or odd; unusual |
pecuniary | adj. | Relating to money |
pedagogical | adj. | Related to teaching or education |
pedagogue | noun | A teacher or educator |
pedagogy | noun | The method and practice of teaching |
pedant | noun | A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules |
pedantic | adj. | Overly concerned with minor details or rules |
peddle | verb | To sell goods, often by traveling from place to place |
pedestal | noun | A base or support on which something stands |
pedestrian | noun | A person walking rather than traveling in a vehicle |
pediatrician | noun | A doctor specializing in the care of children |
pedigree | noun | Ancestral line or lineage |
pediment | noun | A triangular upper part of the front of a building, typically above a portico. |
peer | verb | To look keenly or with difficulty at something |
peerless | adj. | Having no equal; unmatched |
peevish | adj. | Easily irritated or annoyed |
pejorative | adj. | Expressing disapproval or belittlement |
pelf | noun | Money, especially when gained in a dishonest or dishonorable way |
pell-mell | adv. | In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner |
pellucid | adj. | Clear and easy to understand |
pen | noun | A writing instrument |
penance | noun | A voluntary act to show sorrow or repentance for wrongdoing |
penchant | noun | A strong liking or preference for something |
pendant | noun | A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck |
pendent | adj. | Hanging down or suspended |
pending | adj. | Awaiting decision or settlement |
pendulous | adj. | Hanging down loosely |
penetrate | verb | To pass into or through something |
penitent | adj. | Feeling or showing regret for wrongdoing |
pennate | adj. | Having a feather-like or wing-like arrangement |
penology | noun | Study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation |
penry | noun | A small enclosure or pen |
pensive | adj. | Engaged in deep or serious thought |
penultimate | adj. | Next to last in a sequence |
penumbra | noun | The partially shaded outer region of a shadow |
penurious | adj. | Extremely poor or lacking money |
penury | noun | Extreme poverty |
peon | noun | A laborer with little control or authority |
per se | adv. | By itself or in itself |
perceive | verb | To become aware of something through the senses |
perceptive | adj. | Having or showing insight and understanding |
percipient | adj. | Having a good understanding of things; insightful |
percussion | noun | Musical instruments that produce sound by being struck or shaken |
perdition | noun | A state of eternal punishment and damnation |
peregrinate | verb | To travel or wander around from place to place. |
peregrination | noun | A long journey or period of wandering |
peremptory | adj. | Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusque or imperious way. |
perennial | adj. | Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring |
perfidios | adj. | Deceitful and untrustworthy. |
perfidious | adj. | Deceitful and untrustworthy |
perfidy | noun | Deceitfulness and untrustworthiness |
perfnctory | adj. | Done without care or interest |
perforate | verb | To make a hole or series of holes in something. |
perforce | adv. | By necessity or force of circumstance |
perfunctory | adj. | Done with minimal effort or reflection |
perigee | noun | The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth. |
perilous | adj. | Full of danger or risk |
perimeter | noun | The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure. |
peripatetic | adj. | Traveling from place to place, often for work |
peripheral | adj. | Relating to or situated on the edge or outer part of something |
periphery | noun | The outer limits or edge of an area or object |
perish | verb | To die, especially in a violent or sudden way |
peristyle | noun | A row of columns surrounding a space within a building such as a courtyard or garden. |
perjury | noun | The act of lying under oath |
perk | noun | A benefit or advantage |
permeable | adj. | Allowing liquids or gases to pass through |
permeate | verb | To spread throughout something |
permissive | adj. | Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior. |
pernicious | adj. | Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way |
peroration | noun | The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire enthusiasm |
perpetrate | verb | To carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action |
perpetual | adj. | Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping |
perpetuate | verb | To make something continue indefinitely |
perquisite | noun | A benefit or privilege that comes with a job or position |
perseverance | noun | Continued effort to achieve something despite difficulties or delay |
persevere | verb | To continue doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success |
persiflage | noun | Light and playful banter |
persist | verb | To continue firmly or obstinately |
personable | adj. | Having a pleasant appearance and manner |
personify | verb | To give human characteristics to something non-human |
perspicacious | adj. | Having keen insight and understanding |
perspicacity | noun | The ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious |
perspicuity | noun | Clarity and ease of understanding |
perspicuous | adj. | Clearly expressed and easily understood |
pert | adj. | Lively and confident |
pertinacious | adj. | Holding firmly to an opinion or course of action |
pertinent | adj. | Relevant or applicable to a particular matter |
perturb | verb | To disturb or unsettle |
perturbation | noun | A disturbance or change that affects a system, often causing it to deviate from its usual state. |
perusal | noun | The act of reading or examining something carefully |
peruse | verb | To read something thoroughly |
pervade | verb | To spread through all parts of something |
pervasive | adj. | Spreading widely throughout an area or group |
pervasive | adj. | Spreading widely throughout an area or group |
perverse | adj. | Deliberately behaving in an unreasonable or unacceptable way |
perversion | noun | A distortion or corruption of something from its original state or meaning |
perversity | noun | Deliberate and stubborn resistance to guidance or discipline |
pervert | verb | To alter something from its original course or meaning to a distortion or corruption. |
pervious | adj. | Allowing water or other substances to pass through |
pessimism | noun | A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. |
pestilent | adj. | Harmful or destructive to crops or livestock |
pestilential | adj. | Harmful or destructive, often like a disease |
pestle | noun | A tool used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar. |
petrify | verb | To turn into stone |
pettifog | verb | To argue over trivial matters |
petty | adj. | Of little importance; trivial |
petulant | adj. | Easily irritated or annoyed |
phalanx | noun | A closely packed group |
phantasmagorical | adj. | Having a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by the imagination |
pharisaical | adj. | Hypocritically self-righteous |
pharisee | noun | A member of an ancient Jewish sect known for strict observance of traditional and written law |
phenomena | noun | Observable events or occurrences |
phenomenon | noun | An observable event or occurrence |
phial | noun | A small container, typically cylindrical, used to hold liquids. |
philander | verb | To engage in casual romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners. |
philanderer | noun | A person who engages in casual romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners. |
philanthropist | noun | A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes |
philanthropy | noun | The act of giving money and help to people who are poor or in need |
philatelist | noun | A person who collects and studies postage stamps |
philistine | noun | A person who is indifferent to culture and the arts |
philology | noun | The study of language in written historical sources |
philosophical | adj. | Relating to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence |
phlegmatic | adj. | Having an unemotional and calm disposition |
phobia | noun | An intense fear of something |
phoenix | noun | A mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes after burning. |
phony | adj. | Not genuine; fake |
phylum | noun | A primary category in the classification of organisms, ranking above class and below kingdom. |
physiognomy | noun | The supposed art of judging character from facial features |
physiological | adj. | Relating to the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions |
picaresque | adj. | Relating to a style of fiction that depicts the adventures of a roguish hero. |
picayune | adj. | Of little value or importance |
piebald | adj. | Having irregular patches of two colors, typically black and white. |
piecemeal | adj. | Characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over time. |
pied | adj. | Having patches of two or more colors |
piety | noun | Devotion to religious duties and practices |
pigment | noun | A substance that provides color to materials |
pilfer | verb | To steal small amounts or things of little value |
pillage | verb | To rob using violence, especially in wartime |
pillory | verb | To publicly criticize or ridicule |
pinch | verb | To squeeze tightly between fingers |
pine | noun | A type of evergreen tree with needles and cones |
pinion | verb | To restrain or immobilize someone by binding their arms. |
pinnace | noun | A small boat, typically with sails or oars, used for communication between a ship and the shore. |
pinnacle | noun | The highest point of development or achievement |
pious | adj. | Deeply religious |
pious | adj. | Deeply religious |
piquant | adj. | Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor |
pique | verb | To stimulate interest or curiosity |
pirate | noun | A person who attacks and robs ships at sea. |
piscatorial | adj. | Related to fishing or fishermen |
pitfall | noun | A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty. |
pith | noun | The essential or central part |
pithy | adj. | Concise and forcefully expressive |
pittance | noun | A very small or inadequate amount of money |
pivotal | adj. | Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something. |
placate | verb | To calm someone down or make them less angry |
placebo | noun | A substance with no therapeutic effect given to a patient in place of a real medication |
placid | adj. | Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity |
plagiarism | noun | The act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit. |
plagiarize | verb | To copy someone else's work and present it as your own |
plaintive | adj. | Expressing sorrow or melancholy |
plait | noun | A braid, especially of hair or straw. |
plane | noun | A flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie. |
plangent | adj. | Having a loud, mournful sound |
plaster | noun | A mixture used for coating walls and ceilings |
plastic | noun | A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded. |
plasticity | noun | Ability to be shaped or molded |
platitude | noun | A remark or statement that is overused and lacks originality |
platonic | adj. | Relating to a relationship marked by the absence of romance or physical attraction |
plaudit | noun | Enthusiastic approval or praise |
plaudits | noun | Praise or approval |
plausible | adj. | Seeming probable or reasonable, but not necessarily true |
plead | verb | To make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something. |
plebeian | adj. | Relating to the common people; lacking refinement |
plebian | adj. | Relating to the common people |
plebiscite | noun | A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal |