6000 GRE words
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GRE 6000 - Set 16
(310 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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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 |