6000 GRE words
Study on Your Phone
GRE 6000 - Set 15
(309 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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plenary | adj. | Complete or attended by all members |
plenipotentiary | noun | A person, especially a diplomat, invested with full power to act on behalf of their government. |
plenitude | noun | An abundance or large amount |
plethora | noun | An excessive amount |
pliable | adj. | Easily bent or shaped |
pliant | adj. | Easily bent or flexible |
plight | noun | A difficult or unfortunate situation |
plod | verb | To walk slowly with heavy steps |
plodding | adj. | Slow-moving and unexciting |
ploy | noun | A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's advantage. |
pluck | verb | To pull something quickly to remove it |
plucky | adj. | Showing courage and determination |
plumage | noun | The feathers covering a bird's body. |
plumb | verb | To measure the depth of something, often water |
plumber | noun | A person who installs and repairs water pipes and fixtures. |
plume | noun | A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers |
plummet | verb | To fall or drop straight down at high speed |
plump | adj. | Having a full, rounded shape |
plus | prep. | Added to |
plutocracy | noun | A government or society ruled by the wealthy |
pngent | adj. | Having a sharply strong taste or smell |
podiatrist | noun | A healthcare professional specializing in the care and treatment of feet. |
podium | noun | A raised platform for speakers or performers |
poignancy | noun | The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret |
poignant | adj. | Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret |
poise | noun | Graceful and elegant bearing in a person |
polar | adj. | Relating to the North or South Pole |
polarity | noun | The property of having poles or being polar |
polarize | verb | To cause division into opposing groups |
polarized | adj. | Divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs |
polemic | noun | A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something |
polemical | adj. | Involving strong arguments about a controversial issue |
policy | noun | A course of action adopted and pursued by a government, party, ruler, or organization. |
politic | adj. | Showing good judgment, especially in dealing with others. |
polity | noun | An organized society or state |
pollyannaish | adj. | Excessively optimistic or cheerful |
poltroon | noun | A person lacking courage |
polygamist | noun | A person married to more than one spouse at the same time. |
polyglot | noun | A person who knows and uses several languages |
polymath | noun | A person with knowledge in many subjects |
pommel | noun | A rounded knob on the end of a sword or saddle |
pomp | noun | A showy display or ceremony |
pomposity | noun | The quality of being self-important or arrogant |
pompous | adj. | Having an inflated sense of self-importance |
ponderous | adj. | Slow and clumsy because of great weight |
pontifical | adj. | Relating to a pope or the papacy |
pontificate | verb | To speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner |
populist | noun | A person who seeks to represent the interests and concerns of ordinary people, often against the elite. |
pore | noun | A minute opening in a surface, especially the skin or a leaf, through which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles can pass. |
porous | adj. | Having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through. |
porphyry | noun | A type of igneous rock with large-grained crystals |
porridge | noun | A dish made by boiling grains or legumes in water or milk |
portend | verb | To be a sign or warning of a future event |
portent | noun | A sign or warning that something, often something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen. |
portentous | adj. | Giving a sign or warning that something, often something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen |
portly | adj. | Having a stout body; somewhat fat. |
pose | verb | To present or constitute a problem or danger |
poseur | noun | A person who pretends to be what they are not |
posit | verb | To suggest or put forward an idea or theory |
posterity | noun | Future generations or descendants |
posthumous | adj. | Occurring or awarded after someone's death |
postmortem | noun | Examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death |
postprandial | adj. | Occurring after a meal |
postulate | verb | To assume or suggest something as a basis for reasoning |
posture | noun | The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting |
potable | adj. | Safe to drink |
potent | adj. | Having great power or influence |
potentate | noun | A person who possesses great power, often a ruler or monarch. |
potential | noun | Ability to develop or achieve something in the future |
potion | noun | A liquid with magical properties |
potpourri | noun | A mixture of dried petals and spices used to scent the air |
poultice | noun | A soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation. |
powwow | noun | A gathering or meeting, often for discussion. |
précis | noun | A concise summary of a text or speech |
practicable | adj. | Capable of being done or put into practice successfully |
practical | adj. | Concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory or speculation |
practice | noun | The act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill |
practitioner | noun | A person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine. |
pragmatic | adj. | Dealing with things sensibly and realistically |
pragmatist | noun | A person who is practical and focused on reaching goals |
prance | verb | To move with high, springy steps |
prank | noun | A practical joke or mischievous act |
prate | verb | To talk at length without purpose |
prattle | verb | To talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way. |
pre-empt | verb | To take action to prevent an anticipated event from happening. |
preamble | noun | An introductory statement in a document |
precarios | adj. | Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. |
precarious | adj. | Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. |
preceded | verb | To come before something in time or order |
precedent | noun | An earlier event or action that serves as an example or guide |
precept | noun | A rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct. |
precinct | noun | A district or area with defined boundaries, often used for administrative purposes |
preciosity | noun | Excessive refinement or affectation in style or language |
precipice | noun | A very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one. |
precipitant | adj. | Acting suddenly without careful consideration |
precipitate | verb | To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected |
precipitous | adj. | Very steep |
precis | noun | A concise summary |
precise | adj. | Clearly expressed and accurate in every detail |
precision | noun | The quality of being exact and accurate |
preclude | verb | To prevent something from happening or make it impossible |
precocious | adj. | Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual. |
precrsor | noun | An entity or event that comes before another |
precursor | noun | A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind. |
predator | noun | An animal that naturally preys on others |
predatory | adj. | Relating to animals preying on others |
predecessor | noun | A person who held a job or position before someone else. |
predetermine | verb | To decide or establish in advance |
predicament | noun | A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation |
predilection | noun | A strong liking or preference for something |
predilection | noun | A strong liking or preference for something |
predispose | verb | To make someone inclined to a particular attitude, action, or condition |
predisposed | adj. | More likely to be affected by a particular condition or inclination |
preeminent | adj. | Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way |
preempt | verb | To take action to prevent something from happening |
preemptive | adj. | Taken as a measure against something anticipated |
preen | verb | To clean and arrange feathers with the beak |
prefatory | adj. | Serving as an introduction |
prefigure | verb | To suggest or indicate a future event |
prehensile | adj. | Capable of grasping or holding |
prelate | noun | A high-ranking member of the clergy |
prelude | noun | An introduction or overture, especially to a musical performance |
premeditate | verb | To think out or plan beforehand |
premise | noun | A statement or idea that is accepted as true and is used as the basis for an argument or reasoning. |
premonition | noun | A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant |
premonitory | adj. | Serving as a warning or sign of something to come. |
preponderance | noun | A greater amount or number of something |
preponderate | verb | To be greater in number, influence, or importance |
prepossessing | adj. | Attractive or appealing in appearance |
preposterous | adj. | Completely absurd or ridiculous |
prerogative | noun | A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class |
presage | verb | To be a sign or warning of a future event |
prescience | noun | The ability to know or predict what will happen in the future |
prescient | adj. | Having knowledge of events before they happen |
presentiment | noun | A feeling that something is about to happen |
presmptos | adj. | Overstepping due bounds; taking liberties |
prestige | noun | High status or reputation |
presume | verb | To suppose something is true without proof |
presumption | noun | An assumption made without proof |
presumptive | adj. | Based on probability or assumption |
presumptuous | adj. | Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate |
pretend | verb | To act as if something is true when it is not |
pretense | noun | An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true |
pretension | noun | An attempt to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed. |
pretentious | adj. | Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed. |
preternatural | adj. | Beyond what is normal or natural |
pretext | noun | A false reason given to hide the real reason |
prevail | verb | To prove more powerful or superior |
prevalent | adj. | Common or widespread in a particular area or at a particular time |
prevaricate | verb | To speak or act in an evasive way |
prey | noun | An animal hunted or caught for food by another animal. |
prim | adj. | Very formal and proper in behavior and appearance |
primacy | noun | The state of being first in importance |
primal | adj. | Essential or fundamental |
primary | adj. | First or highest in rank or importance; main. |
primate | noun | A mammal of the order that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians. |
prime | adj. | Of the best possible quality; excellent. |
primogeniture | noun | The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate |
primordial | adj. | Existing at or from the beginning of time |
primp | verb | To groom or dress oneself with care |
principled | adj. | Having strong moral standards |
pristine | adj. | In its original condition; unspoiled |
privation | noun | Lack of basic necessities or comforts of life |
privy | adj. | Having knowledge of something secret or private |
prize | noun | An award given for achievement |
probe | verb | To investigate or explore thoroughly |
probity | noun | Adherence to the highest principles and ideals |
problematic | adj. | Difficult or causing problems |
proboscis | noun | A long, flexible snout or trunk, as in an elephant or some insects. |
procedural | adj. | Relating to a set of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. |
proceeding | noun | A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end |
proceeds | noun | Money obtained from an event or activity |
proclivity | noun | A natural tendency to behave in a particular way |
procrastinate | verb | To delay or postpone action |
procurement | noun | The act of obtaining or acquiring something, especially for business purposes. |
prod | verb | To poke or jab with a pointed object |
prodigal | adj. | Spending money or resources freely and recklessly |
prodigious | adj. | Remarkably or impressively great in size, extent, or degree |
prodigy | noun | A person, especially a young one, with exceptional abilities or talents. |
profane | adj. | Showing disrespect toward sacred things |
proficient | adj. | Skilled and experienced at doing something |
profligate | adj. | Recklessly wasteful, especially in the use of resources |
profond | adj. | Having deep insight or understanding |
profound | adj. | Very deep or intense |
profundity | noun | Great depth of insight or knowledge |
profuse | adj. | Given, produced, or existing in large amounts |
profusion | noun | A large amount of something |
progenitor | noun | An ancestor or parent |
progeny | noun | Offspring or descendants |
prognathous | adj. | Having a projecting lower jaw or chin |
prognosis | noun | A forecast of the likely course of a disease or ailment |
prognosticate | verb | To predict or foretell a future event |
prognostication | noun | The act of predicting future events |
prohibitive | adj. | Excessively high or difficult to afford |
project | verb | To estimate or forecast something based on current trends or data |
projectile | noun | An object thrown or propelled through the air |
projection | noun | An estimate or forecast of future events based on current data or trends |
proletarian | noun | A member of the working class |
proliferate | verb | To increase rapidly in numbers or spread quickly |
prolific | adj. | Producing a lot of something |
prolix | adj. | Using too many words; tediously lengthy |
prolixity | noun | Excessive wordiness |
prologue | noun | An introductory section of a book or play |
prolong | verb | To extend the duration of something |
prominent | adj. | Important or well-known |
promiscuous | adj. | Having or involving many transient sexual relationships |
promontory | noun | A high point of land extending into a body of water |
promote | verb | To support or actively encourage |
prompt | noun | A cue given to someone to help them remember their lines or an action |
promulgate | verb | To make known officially and publicly |
prone | adj. | Likely to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome |
prong | noun | A pointed projection or part, typically one of several, such as on a fork or antler. |
pronounced | adj. | Very noticeable or marked |
prop | noun | An object used on stage or screen to enhance a performance |
propagate | verb | To spread or promote widely |
propellant | noun | A substance used to drive something forward, such as in rockets or spray cans. |
propensity | noun | An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way |
property | noun | A thing or things owned by someone |
prophetic | adj. | Accurately predicting what will happen in the future |
prophylactic | adj. | Intended to prevent disease |
propinquity | noun | Nearness in place or time |
propitiate | verb | To appease or pacify someone, especially by giving them what they want |
propitious | adj. | Indicating a good chance of success or favorable conditions |
proponent | noun | A person who supports or argues for something |
propound | verb | To put forward an idea or theory for consideration |
propriety | noun | Conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals |
propulsive | adj. | Having the power to drive or push forward |
prorogue | verb | To discontinue a session of a legislative body without dissolving it |
prosaic | adj. | Lacking in imagination or originality |
proscenium | noun | The part of a theater stage in front of the curtain |
proscribe | verb | To officially forbid something |
proselytize | verb | To try to convert someone to a different belief or opinion |
prosody | noun | The patterns of rhythm and sound in poetry |
prospective | adj. | Likely to become or be something in the future |
prosper | verb | To be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects |
prosperity | noun | A state of being successful or thriving, especially in financial respects |
prosperous | adj. | Successful and wealthy |
prostrate | adj. | Lying flat, often face down, as in submission or adoration |
protégé | noun | A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person. |
protagonist | noun | The main character in a story, play, movie, etc. |
protean | adj. | Able to change or adapt frequently |
protege | noun | A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person. |
protocol | noun | A system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations. |
prototype | noun | An original model or first version of something from which other forms are developed or copied. |
protract | verb | To extend the duration of something |
protrude | verb | To extend beyond or above a surface |
protuberance | noun | A thing that sticks out from a surface |
provenance | noun | The place of origin or earliest known history of something |
provender | noun | Food for domestic animals |
proverb | noun | A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice. |
providence | noun | The protective care of a spiritual power |
provident | adj. | Careful about planning for the future and saving money |
providential | adj. | Occurring at a favorable time; opportune |
provincial | adj. | Relating to a province or rural areas |
provision | noun | A supply of something needed |
provisional | adj. | Temporary or subject to change |
proviso | noun | A condition attached to an agreement |
provocation | noun | An action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately |
provocative | adj. | Causing a strong reaction, especially anger or excitement |
provoke | verb | To stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone |
prowess | noun | Exceptional skill or ability |
proximity | noun | Nearness in space, time, or relationship |
proxy | noun | A person authorized to act on behalf of another |
prude | noun | A person who is excessively concerned with propriety or modesty, especially regarding sexual matters. |
prudent | adj. | Showing care and thought for the future |
prune | verb | To trim or cut away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to encourage growth |
prurient | adj. | Having or showing excessive interest in sexual matters |
pry | verb | To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs. |
pseudonym | noun | A name used by someone instead of their real name, often by writers or artists |
psyche | noun | The human mind, soul, or spirit |
psychiatrist | noun | A medical professional who diagnoses and treats mental disorders |
psychic | adj. | Relating to the mind or mental phenomena |
psychopathic | adj. | Exhibiting chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior. |
psychosis | noun | A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality. |
psychosomatic | adj. | Relating to physical symptoms caused by mental or emotional factors |
pterodactyl | noun | An extinct flying reptile from the Late Jurassic period. |
pucker | verb | To contract into folds or wrinkles |
pudding | noun | A sweet, creamy dessert |
puerile | adj. | Childishly silly or trivial |
pugilism | noun | The sport or practice of fighting with fists |
pugilist | noun | A person who fights with their fists, especially a professional boxer |
pugnacious | adj. | Eager or quick to argue or fight |
pugnacity | noun | A tendency to be aggressive or combative |
puissance | noun | Great power or influence |
puissant | adj. | Having great power or influence |
pulchritude | noun | Physical beauty |
pulmonary | adj. | Relating to the lungs |
pulpit | noun | A raised platform or lectern in a church |
pulsate | verb | To expand and contract with strong regular movements. |
pulse | noun | The rhythmic throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them |
pulverize | verb | To crush or grind into a fine powder |
pummel | verb | To hit repeatedly |
punctilious | adj. | Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior |
pundit | noun | An expert or authority who gives opinions or commentary. |
pungent | adj. | Having a strong, sharp smell or taste |
punitive | adj. | Intended as punishment |
puny | adj. | Small and weak |
purblind | adj. | Having impaired or defective vision. |
purchase | verb | To acquire something by paying for it |
purgatory | noun | A state of suffering or waiting, often used in a religious context as a place where souls are purified before entering heaven. |
purge | verb | To remove unwanted elements |
purloin | verb | To steal something, especially in a sneaky or secretive way |
purport | verb | To claim or appear to be something, often falsely |
purported | adj. | Claimed or alleged to be true, often without proof |
purse | noun | A small bag used for carrying money and personal items |
pursuant | adj. | In accordance with |
purvey | verb | To supply or provide goods or services |
purveyor | noun | A person or company that supplies goods or services |
purview | noun | The range of authority or control |