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GRE 6000 - Set 16

(310 words)
WordPOSDefinition
pushy
adj.
Aggressively assertive or forceful in manner
pusillanimous
adj.
Lacking courage or determination
putative
adj.
Generally considered or reputed to be
putrefy
verb
To rot and produce a foul smell
putrescent
adj.
Undergoing the process of decay; rotting
putrid
adj.
Having a foul smell
puzzle
noun
A game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
pyromaniac
noun
A person with an obsessive desire to set fires
pyrrhic
adj.
Achieved at excessive cost
qalified
adj.
Having the necessary skills or knowledge
qibble
noun
A minor argument or complaint
qiescent
adj.
In a state of inactivity or dormancy
quack
noun
A fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill
quadruped
noun
An animal with four feet
quaff
verb
To drink something heartily or in large quantities
quagmire
noun
A soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot
quail
verb
To feel or show fear or apprehension
quaint
adj.
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned
qualification
noun
A skill or attribute that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity
qualified
adj.
Having the necessary skills, experience, or knowledge
qualify
verb
To meet the necessary standards or requirements
qualm
noun
A feeling of uneasiness or doubt
qualms
noun
Feelings of doubt or uncertainty
quandary
noun
A state of uncertainty or confusion about what to do
quarantine
noun
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease
quarry
noun
A place where stone, rock, or minerals are extracted from the ground
quash
verb
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
quay
noun
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
queasy
adj.
Feeling nauseated or sick to one's stomach
queer
adj.
Strange or odd
quell
verb
To suppress or put an end to something, typically by force
quench
verb
To satisfy one's thirst by drinking
querulous
adj.
Complaining in a petulant or whining manner
query
noun
A question or request for information.
queue
noun
A line of people or vehicles waiting for their turn
qui vive
noun
A state of alertness or watchfulness
quibble
verb
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
quicksilver
noun
A metallic element that is liquid at room temperature
quiescence
noun
A state of quietness or inactivity
quiescent
adj.
In a state of inactivity or dormancy
quietude
noun
The state of being quiet and peaceful
quintessence
noun
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
quintessential
adj.
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
quip
noun
A witty or clever remark
quirk
noun
A peculiar behavior or trait
quirky
adj.
Unconventionally strange or unique
quisling
noun
A person who betrays their own country by aiding an enemy.
quiver
verb
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
quixotic
adj.
Unrealistically idealistic
quizzical
adj.
Expressing puzzlement or curiosity
quorum
noun
The minimum number of members needed for a group to officially conduct business.
quotidian
adj.
Commonplace or ordinary, especially when mundane
rabble
noun
A disorderly crowd of people
rabid
adj.
Extremely enthusiastic or fanatical
rabies
noun
A viral disease causing inflammation of the brain in mammals
raconteur
noun
A person skilled at telling stories in an amusing or interesting way
radical
adj.
Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.
raffish
adj.
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
raffle
noun
A competition in which people buy numbered tickets, one of which wins a prize.
raft
noun
A flat structure for floating on water
rag
noun
A piece of old cloth used for cleaning.
ragamuffin
noun
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes
rail
noun
A bar or series of bars, typically fixed on upright supports, serving as part of a fence or barrier or used to hang things on.
raillery
noun
Good-natured teasing or joking
raiment
noun
Clothing, especially fine or decorative garments
rake
noun
A tool with a long handle and a row of teeth, used for gathering leaves or smoothing soil.
rakish
adj.
Having a dashing, carefree, or slightly disreputable quality
rally
verb
To come together for a common purpose
ram
verb
To strike or drive against with force
ramble
verb
To talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way
ramification
noun
A consequence or result of an action or decision
ramify
verb
To form branches or offshoots
ramp
noun
An inclined surface or pathway connecting different levels
rampant
adj.
Spreading unchecked and uncontrolled
rampart
noun
A defensive wall of a castle or city
ramshackle
adj.
In a state of severe disrepair
rancid
adj.
Having a foul or stale smell or taste, often due to decomposition
rancor
noun
Bitter, long-lasting resentment
rancorous
adj.
Characterized by bitterness or resentment
random
adj.
Happening without a specific pattern or purpose
range
noun
The extent or scope of something
ranging
verb
To vary or extend between specified limits
rank
noun
A position in a hierarchy or scale
rankle
verb
To cause persistent irritation or resentment
ranks
noun
A position within a hierarchy or organization
ransack
verb
To search thoroughly and messily
rant
verb
To speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way
rapacious
adj.
Aggressively greedy
rapport
noun
A harmonious relationship
rapprochement
noun
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations
rapt
adj.
Completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
rapture
noun
A feeling of intense pleasure or joy
rare
adj.
Not occurring very often; uncommon
rarefied
adj.
Of lower pressure or density, often related to high altitudes
rarefy
verb
To make less dense or more refined
rash
noun
An area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of illness or an allergic reaction.
rasp
noun
A harsh, grating noise
raspy
adj.
Having a rough, grating sound
ratify
verb
To officially approve or confirm
ratiocination
noun
The process of logical reasoning
ration
noun
A fixed amount of a resource officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage.
rational
adj.
Based on reason or logic
rationale
noun
The underlying reason or explanation for something
rationalism
noun
A belief that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge and truth
rationalization
noun
The action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.
rationalize
verb
To justify or explain with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.
raucous
adj.
Loud and harsh
ravage
verb
To cause severe damage
rave
verb
To talk wildly or incoherently, as if one is delirious or insane
ravel
verb
To untangle or disentangle
ravening
adj.
Extremely hungry and hunting for prey
ravenous
adj.
Extremely hungry
ravine
noun
A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, often carved by running water.
raze
verb
To completely destroy a building or structure
reactant
noun
A substance that undergoes change in a chemical reaction
reactionary
adj.
Opposing political or social progress or reform.
readjustment
noun
The act of making a small change to improve something
realm
noun
A kingdom or domain
reap
verb
To gather or harvest a crop
reaper
noun
A person or machine that harvests crops.
rebate
noun
A partial refund
rebuff
verb
To reject or refuse in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
rebuke
verb
To criticize or express disapproval
rebus
noun
A puzzle using pictures or symbols to represent words or parts of words
rebut
verb
To argue against a statement or claim
rebuttal
noun
A counterargument or contradiction
recalcitrant
adj.
Stubbornly resisting authority or control
recant
verb
To take back a statement or belief
recapitulate
verb
To summarize or repeat the main points
recapitulation
noun
The act of summarizing or restating the main points
recast
verb
To assign a different role or part
receptive
adj.
Willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions
recess
noun
A break from activities
recession
noun
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
recherche
noun
The act of seeking information or knowledge
recidivism
noun
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
recipient
noun
A person who receives something
reciprocal
adj.
Mutual; shared by both sides
reciprocate
verb
To respond to a gesture or action with a corresponding one
recital
noun
A performance of music or dance, typically by a soloist or small group.
recite
verb
To repeat aloud from memory
reckon
verb
To calculate or estimate
recline
verb
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position
reclse
noun
A person who lives in seclusion
recluse
noun
A person who lives alone and avoids other people
reconcile
verb
To restore friendly relations
reconciliation
noun
The restoration of friendly relations
recondite
adj.
Difficult to understand
reconnaissance
noun
The act of exploring to gather information
recount
verb
To tell someone about something; to narrate or describe
recourse
noun
A source of help or solution in a difficult situation
recovering
verb
To return to a normal state of health or strength
recreant
adj.
Cowardly or unfaithful
recrimination
noun
An accusation in response to one from someone else
recrudesce
verb
To break out again after a period of inactivity or dormancy
recrudescence
noun
Renewed activity after a period of dormancy or inactivity
recrudescent
adj.
Becoming active again after a period of inactivity
rectify
verb
To correct or fix a mistake
rectitude
noun
Morally correct behavior or thinking
recumbent
adj.
Lying down or in a reclining position
recuperate
verb
To recover from illness or exertion
recurrent
adj.
Happening repeatedly or periodically
recusant
noun
A person who refuses to comply with authority or regulation
redolent
adj.
Having a strong smell
redoubtable
adj.
Inspiring fear or respect
redound
verb
To contribute to a result
redress
verb
To correct or set right an unfair situation
reduce
verb
To make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
redundant
adj.
Not needed or more than necessary
reek
verb
To emit a strong, unpleasant smell
refection
noun
A light meal or snack
refectory
noun
A dining hall, especially in monasteries, colleges, or other institutions.
referendum
noun
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question.
refine
verb
To improve by making small changes
reflect
verb
To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image
refraction
noun
Bending of light as it passes through a medium
refractory
adj.
Stubborn or unmanageable
refrain
verb
To hold back from doing something
refte
verb
To turn down
refulgent
adj.
Shining brightly
refurbish
verb
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building
refuse
verb
To express unwillingness to do something
refutation
noun
The act of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false
refute
verb
To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
regal
adj.
Resembling or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.
regale
verb
To entertain or amuse with talk or storytelling
regatta
noun
A series of boat races
regeneration
noun
The process of renewal or restoration
regent
noun
A person appointed to administer a country because the monarch is a minor or is absent or incapacitated
regicide
noun
The act of killing a king
regime
noun
A system or planned way of doing things, especially one imposed from above
regimen
noun
A systematic plan or set of rules, especially one designed to improve or maintain health
regiment
noun
A military unit consisting of several battalions
register
verb
To officially record or enroll
regress
verb
To return to a previous, less advanced state
rehabilitate
verb
To restore to a former condition or status
reimburse
verb
To pay back money spent or lost
reinstate
verb
To restore to a previous position or status
reintegrate
verb
To restore to a unified state
reiterate
verb
To say something again for clarity or emphasis
rejoinder
noun
A reply, especially a sharp or witty one
rejuvenate
verb
To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
relapse
verb
To fall back into a previous state after improvement
relegate
verb
To assign to a lower position or rank
relent
verb
To become less severe, harsh, or strict
relentless
adj.
Continuing without becoming weaker or less intense
relevancy
noun
The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
relevant
adj.
Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
relic
noun
An object from the past with historical or cultural significance
religious
adj.
Relating to or believing in a system of faith and worship
relinquish
verb
To voluntarily give up or let go of
relish
verb
To enjoy greatly
remediable
adj.
Capable of being corrected or fixed
remedial
adj.
Intended to correct or improve something
reminiscence
noun
A memory or recollection of past events
reminiscent
adj.
Tending to remind one of something
remiss
adj.
Negligent in the performance of one's duty
remission
noun
A period during which symptoms of a disease are reduced or disappear
remit
verb
To send money as a payment or gift
remittance
noun
A sum of money sent, especially by mail, in payment for goods or services or as a gift.
remnant
noun
A small remaining part or quantity
remonstrate
verb
To argue against something
remorse
noun
A deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
remote
adj.
Far away in distance or time, or not closely related
remuneration
noun
Payment for work or services
remunerative
adj.
Financially rewarding
renaissance
noun
A period of renewed interest in art, culture, and learning, typically referring to the 14th to 17th century in Europe.
rend
verb
To tear something into pieces with force
render
verb
To provide or give a service or help
rendezvous
noun
A planned meeting at a specific time and place
rendition
noun
A performance or interpretation, especially of a musical or dramatic work
renegade
noun
A person who deserts a cause or organization, often to join an opposing one
renege
verb
To go back on a promise or agreement
renounce
verb
To formally give up a claim or right
renovate
verb
To restore to a good state or make new again
renown
noun
The state of being widely known and admired
rent
verb
To pay for the use of something, typically property or equipment, for a period of time
renunciation
noun
The act of giving up or rejecting something, often a belief, claim, or way of life.
reparable
adj.
Capable of being fixed
reparation
noun
Compensation given for a wrong or injury
repartee
noun
Quick and witty conversation or replies
repast
noun
A meal or the food served at a meal
repdiate
verb
To refuse to accept or support something
repeal
verb
To officially cancel a law or regulation
repel
verb
To drive or force back
repellent
adj.
Causing disgust or aversion
repercussion
noun
An unintended consequence of an action, often negative
repertoire
noun
A collection of skills or pieces a person can perform or use
repine
verb
To feel or express discontent
replenish
verb
To fill up again
replete
adj.
Filled or well-supplied with something
replica
noun
An exact copy or model of something
replicate
verb
To make an exact copy of something
repose
noun
A state of rest or calmness
repository
noun
A place where things are stored
reprehensible
adj.
Deserving blame or condemnation
representational
adj.
Depicting or portraying something in a realistic way
repress
verb
To hold back or suppress something, especially emotions or desires.
reprieve
noun
A temporary relief from an unpleasant situation
reprimand
verb
To scold or criticize someone for their behavior or actions.
reprisal
noun
An act of retaliation or revenge
reprise
noun
A repeated passage in music or performance
reproach
verb
To express disapproval or disappointment
reprobate
noun
A person without morals
reprobation
noun
Strong disapproval or condemnation
reprove
verb
To criticize or correct someone, usually gently
repudiate
verb
To reject or refuse to accept something
repugnance
noun
A strong feeling of disgust or aversion
repugnant
adj.
Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust
repulse
verb
To drive back or repel
repulsion
noun
A feeling of intense distaste or disgust
reputable
adj.
Having a good reputation
repute
noun
The opinion generally held about someone or something
reputed
adj.
Generally believed or considered to be a certain way, especially without definite proof.
requiem
noun
A mass for the dead
requisite
adj.
Necessary for a particular purpose.
requisition
noun
An official request for something needed
requite
verb
To return a favor or feeling
rescind
verb
To officially cancel or revoke
rescission
noun
The act of canceling or revoking a law, order, or agreement
resentment
noun
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly
reservation
noun
An arrangement to secure a place or service
reserve
verb
To set aside for future use
residual
adj.
Remaining after the main part has been removed or dealt with
residue
noun
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.
resign
verb
To formally leave a position or job
resignation
noun
The act of leaving a job or position
resilient
adj.
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
resoltion
noun
A firm decision to do or not to do something
resolute
adj.
Determined and unwavering
resolution
noun
A firm decision to do or not to do something
resolve
verb
To find a solution to a problem or difficulty
resonant
adj.
Producing a deep, clear, and continuing sound
resort
noun
A place for vacation or recreation
resound
verb
To fill a place with sound
resource
noun
A supply of something that can be used when needed
resourceful
adj.
Able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
respectively
adv.
In the order given
respiration
noun
The process of inhaling and exhaling air
respite
noun
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
resplendent
adj.
Shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid
responsiveness
noun
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
restitution
noun
The act of restoring something to its original state or returning something to its rightful owner.
restive
adj.
Unable to keep still or silent, becoming difficult to control
restrained
adj.
Characterized by moderation or holding back
restraint
noun
Control over one's actions or emotions
resumption
noun
The act of starting something again after a pause or interruption.
resurge
verb
To rise or increase after a period of decline
resurgent
adj.
Increasing or reviving after a period of little activity or popularity
resurrect
verb
To bring back to life or consciousness