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GRE 6000 - Set 7

(309 words)
WordPOSDefinition
earthy
adj.
Resembling or characteristic of earth or soil
ebb
verb
To recede or diminish
ebllient
adj.
Cheerful and full of energy
ebullience
noun
The quality of being cheerful and full of energy
ebullient
adj.
Cheerful and full of energy
eccentric
adj.
Unconventional and slightly strange
eccentricity
noun
Unusual or odd behavior
ecclesiastic
adj.
Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
echelon
noun
A level or rank in an organization or system
eclat
noun
Brilliant display or effect
eclectic
adj.
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
eclecticism
noun
A method or approach that combines elements from diverse sources
eclipse
noun
An event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
ecliptic
noun
The apparent path of the sun across the sky over a year.
ecologist
noun
A scientist who studies the relationships between organisms and their environments.
economical
adj.
Using resources carefully and efficiently
economy
noun
The system of production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services
ecosystem
noun
A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.
ecstasy
noun
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
eddy
noun
A circular movement of water causing a small whirlpool.
edict
noun
An official order or proclamation issued by an authority
edifice
noun
A large or impressive building
edify
verb
To improve someone morally or intellectually
edifying
adj.
Providing moral or intellectual instruction
educe
verb
To bring out or develop something latent or potential
eerie
adj.
Strange and frightening
efface
verb
To erase or remove something from a surface
effacing
verb
To erase or remove something from a surface
effective
adj.
Successful in producing a desired or intended result
effectual
adj.
Producing the intended result
effectuate
verb
To cause something to happen
effeminate
adj.
Having traits traditionally considered feminine, such as softness or delicacy, often used to describe a man.
effervesce
verb
To give off bubbles
effervescence
noun
Bubbles in a liquid
effervescent
adj.
Bubbling or fizzing, often due to a chemical reaction
effete
adj.
Lacking strength, vitality, or effectiveness
efficacious
adj.
Producing the intended result
efficacy
noun
The ability to produce a desired or intended result
effigy
noun
A sculpture or model of a person, often used to express anger or protest.
efflorescent
adj.
Blossoming or flowering
effluvium
noun
An unpleasant or harmful odor or discharge
effrontery
noun
Shameless boldness or audacity
effulgence
noun
Brilliant radiance or brightness
effulgent
adj.
Shining brightly or radiantly
effusion
noun
A flow of liquid or gas, often in a large amount
effusive
adj.
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
egalitarian
adj.
Believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
ego
noun
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
egoism
noun
A tendency to think only about oneself
egotism
noun
Excessive self-importance or self-centeredness
egotist
noun
A person who is excessively conceited or self-centered
egotistical
adj.
Excessively self-centered or self-important
egregious
adj.
Outstandingly bad or shocking
egress
noun
An exit or a way out
ejaculation
noun
The release of semen from the male reproductive tract
eke
verb
To manage to make a living with difficulty
elaborate
adj.
Detailed and complicated in design and planning
elaboration
noun
The process of developing or presenting a theory, policy, or system in further detail.
elastic
adj.
Able to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.
elated
adj.
Very happy or proud
elation
noun
Great happiness and exhilaration
elegiac
adj.
Expressing sorrow or lamentation
elegy
noun
A poem or song expressing sorrow or lamentation, especially for someone who has died.
elementary
adj.
Basic and simple; fundamental
elevate
verb
To lift up or make higher
elevation
noun
Height above a given level, especially sea level
elicit
verb
To draw out or bring forth
elitist
adj.
Believing that a society or system should be led by an elite
elixir
noun
A magical or medicinal potion
ellipsis
noun
A series of dots indicating an omission
elliptical
adj.
Shaped like an ellipse
elope
verb
To run away secretly to get married
eloquence
noun
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
eloquent
adj.
Having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
elucidate
verb
To make something clear or easy to understand
elude
verb
To avoid or escape from someone or something, especially by trickery or skill
elusive
adj.
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
elysian
adj.
Blissful or delightful
elysium
noun
A place or state of perfect happiness
emaciate
verb
To become extremely thin or weak
emaciated
adj.
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food
emanate
verb
To come out from a source
emancipate
verb
To set free from restrictions or control
emasculate
verb
To deprive of strength or vigor
embargo
noun
An official ban on trade with a particular country
embark
verb
To begin a journey, often by boarding a vehicle
embed
verb
To fix firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
embellish
verb
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details.
embezzlement
noun
The act of stealing money or property entrusted to one's care
embitter
verb
To cause someone to feel resentful or bitter.
emblazon
verb
To decorate with bright colors or designs
embody
verb
To represent or express something in a tangible or visible form
emboss
verb
To carve or mold a design on a surface so it stands out in relief.
embrace
verb
To hold someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection
embroider
verb
To decorate fabric with needlework
embroil
verb
To involve someone in a difficult situation or conflict
embroiled
verb
Involved in a difficult situation
embryonic
adj.
Relating to an early stage of development
emend
verb
To make corrections or improvements
emendation
noun
A correction or improvement
emeritus
adj.
Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.
emetic
adj.
Causing vomiting
eminent
adj.
Famous and respected within a particular sphere
emissary
noun
A person sent on a mission to represent another or others
emlate
verb
To imitate someone or something
emollient
noun
A substance that softens or soothes the skin
emolument
noun
Payment for work or services
empathetic
adj.
Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
empathy
noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
empirical
adj.
Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
empiricism
noun
The theory that knowledge is derived from sensory experience.
empyreal
adj.
Relating to the sky or the heavens
emulate
verb
To try to be like someone or something admired
enact
verb
To make a proposal into a law
enamor
verb
To be filled with a feeling of love
enamored
adj.
Filled with love or admiration
enchant
verb
To delight or captivate someone
encipher
verb
To convert a message into a coded form
encircle
verb
To form a circle around
enclave
noun
A distinct area or group enclosed or isolated within a larger one
encomiastic
adj.
Expressing high praise
encomium
noun
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly
encompass
verb
To include or cover completely
encroach
verb
To gradually take over or intrude on someone's space or rights
encroachment
noun
Gradual invasion or intrusion
encumber
verb
To burden or weigh down
encyclopedic
adj.
Comprehensive in terms of information or knowledge
endear
verb
To cause to be loved or admired
endearment
noun
An expression of affection
endemic
adj.
Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
endive
noun
A leafy plant used in salads with a slightly bitter taste.
endorse
verb
To publicly or officially support or approve
endow
verb
To provide with a quality, ability, or asset
endue
verb
To provide with a quality or ability
enduring
adj.
Lasting for a long time
energize
verb
To give energy or vitality
enervate
verb
To weaken or drain energy
enervated
adj.
Lacking energy or vigor
enfranchise
verb
To give the right to vote
engage
verb
To occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
engaged
adj.
Involved in an activity
engaging
adj.
Charming and attractive
engender
verb
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition
engross
verb
To absorb all the attention or interest of
engulf
verb
To completely cover or surround something.
enhance
verb
To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
enigma
noun
Something difficult to understand or explain
enigmatic
adj.
Difficult to interpret or understand
enjoin
verb
To instruct or urge someone to do something
enlist
verb
To enroll or sign up for military service
enliven
verb
To make something more interesting or lively
enmity
noun
A feeling of hostility or opposition
ennui
noun
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
enormity
noun
The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong
enrapture
verb
To fill with delight
ensconce
verb
To settle securely or comfortably
ensue
verb
To happen or occur afterward or as a result
entail
verb
To involve something as a necessary part or consequence
enterprise
noun
A business or company
enterprising
adj.
Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness
entertain
verb
To amuse or provide enjoyment
enthrall
verb
To captivate or charm, capture the attention of
entice
verb
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
entitled
adj.
Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment
entitlement
noun
The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
entity
noun
Something that exists independently
entomology
noun
The scientific study of insects
entourage
noun
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person
entrance
verb
To fill with wonder and delight, holding the entire attention
entreat
verb
To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
entree
noun
The main course of a meal
entrenched
adj.
Firmly established and difficult to change
entrepreneur
noun
A person who starts and manages a business
enumerate
verb
To list or count off one by one
enunciate
verb
To pronounce words clearly
environ
verb
To surround or enclose
eon
noun
An extremely long period of time
epaulet
noun
An ornamental shoulder piece on clothing, typically on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
epaulette
noun
Decorative shoulder piece on clothing, often used in military uniforms.
ephemeral
adj.
Lasting for a very short time
ephemism
noun
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
epic
noun
A long narrative poem, often written about a hero or heroic events
epicure
noun
A person who enjoys and has a refined taste in fine food and drink.
epicurean
adj.
Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food and comfort.
epigram
noun
A short and witty saying
epilogue
noun
A section at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
epiphany
noun
A sudden realization or insight
episodic
adj.
Occurring or appearing at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
epistemologist
noun
A person who studies the nature and scope of knowledge
epistolary
adj.
Related to letters or letter writing
epitaph
noun
An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person buried there
epithet
noun
A descriptive phrase expressing a quality of the person or thing mentioned
epitome
noun
A perfect example of a particular quality or type
epoch
noun
A particular period of time in history or a person's life, often marked by notable events or changes.
eponym
noun
A person after whom a place, people, disease, etc., is named
eqanimity
noun
Mental calmness and evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations.
eqivocate
verb
To use ambiguous language to conceal the truth
equable
adj.
Calm and even-tempered
equanimity
noun
Calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations
equestrian
adj.
Related to horse riding
equilibrium
noun
A state of balance between opposing forces or actions
equine
adj.
Relating to or resembling horses
equinox
noun
The time when day and night are of equal length
equipage
noun
A collection of equipment or furnishings, especially for a specific purpose.
equipoise
noun
A state of balance or equilibrium
equitable
adj.
Fair and impartial
equity
noun
Fairness or justice in the way people are treated
equivocal
adj.
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
equivocate
verb
To use unclear language to deceive or avoid committing
eradicate
verb
To completely eliminate or destroy
erdite
adj.
Scholarly or learned
erode
verb
To wear away gradually by the action of water, wind, or ice
erotic
adj.
Relating to or arousing sexual desire or excitement
err
verb
To make a mistake
errant
adj.
Straying from the proper course or standards.
erratic
adj.
Irregular or unpredictable
erroneous
adj.
Incorrect or false
ersatz
adj.
Being an inferior substitute or imitation
erstwhile
adj.
Former or previous
erudite
adj.
Having or showing great knowledge or learning
erudition
noun
Deep, extensive learning or knowledge
escalate
verb
To increase in intensity, magnitude, or severity
escapade
noun
An adventurous or daring act
eschew
verb
To deliberately avoid or abstain from
escutcheon
noun
A shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
esoteric
adj.
Intended for or understood by only a small group with specialized knowledge
espionage
noun
The practice of spying or using spies to obtain information
espouse
verb
To support or adopt a cause or belief
esprit de corps
noun
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a group.
establish
verb
To set up or create
esteem
verb
To regard highly or favorably
estimable
adj.
Deserving respect
estrange
verb
To cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone else
estranged
adj.
No longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated
ethereal
adj.
Extremely delicate and light, seeming too perfect for this world
ethnic
adj.
Relating to a group with a shared cultural, racial, or national identity
ethnology
noun
The study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them.
ethos
noun
The characteristic spirit or values of a community or culture
etymology
noun
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed
eugenic
adj.
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a human population
eulogistic
adj.
Expressing praise
eulogy
noun
A speech or writing in praise of a person, typically one who has recently died.
euphemism
noun
A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered too harsh or blunt.
euphonious
adj.
Having a pleasant sound
euphony
noun
Pleasant sound
euphoria
noun
A feeling of intense happiness or excitement
euphoric
adj.
Extremely happy or excited
euthanasia
noun
The act of painlessly ending the life of a person or animal for reasons of mercy
evade
verb
To escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit
evanescent
adj.
Quickly fading or disappearing
evasive
adj.
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding indirectly.
evenhanded
adj.
Fair and impartial
eventual
adj.
Occurring at the end of a process or as a final result
evident
adj.
Easily seen or understood; obvious.
evince
verb
To show clearly
eviscerate
verb
To remove the internal organs
evocative
adj.
Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
evoke
verb
To bring a feeling, memory, or image to mind
ewe
noun
A female sheep
ewer
noun
A large jug with a wide mouth, used for carrying water.
exacerbate
verb
To make a situation worse
exact
adj.
Accurate and precise
exacting
adj.
Demanding precision and accuracy
exaction
noun
The act of demanding and obtaining something, often through force or authority.
exalt
verb
To praise highly or glorify
exasperate
verb
To irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely
exasperated
adj.
Feeling extremely annoyed or irritated
except
prep.
Not including; other than
exceptionable
adj.
Open to objection or causing disapproval
excerpt
noun
A short extract from a text
exchequer
noun
A government department responsible for managing and collecting revenue, especially taxes.
excise
verb
To remove by cutting
excision
noun
The act of removing something, especially by cutting it out surgically.
exclaim
verb
To speak suddenly and with strong feeling
exclpate
verb
To clear from alleged fault or guilt
excoriate
verb
To criticize severely
excruciating
adj.
Extremely painful or intense
exculpate
verb
To clear from alleged fault or guilt
execrable
adj.
Extremely bad or unpleasant
execrate
verb
To express great loathing for something
execute
verb
To carry out or perform a task or action
executioner
noun
A person who carries out a death sentence
executive
noun
A person with senior managerial responsibility in an organization
executor
noun
A person appointed to carry out the terms of a will
exegesis
noun
Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious one
exemplar
noun
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated
exemplary
adj.
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
exemplify
verb
To show or illustrate by example
exempt
adj.
Free from an obligation or requirement
exert
verb
To apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)
exertion
noun
Physical or mental effort
exhale
verb
To breathe out air from the lungs
exhaustive
adj.
Including all possibilities; comprehensive
exhilarating
adj.
Causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness
exhort
verb
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something
exhume
verb
To dig up a buried body or object, typically for investigation
exigency
noun
An urgent need or demand
exigent
adj.
Requiring immediate attention or action
exiguity
noun
The quality of being scanty or insufficient
exiguous
adj.
Very small in size or amount
existential
adj.
Relating to existence or being alive
exodus
noun
A mass departure of people
exonerate
verb
To officially declare someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
exorbitant
adj.
Unreasonably high in price or amount
exorcise
verb
To expel an evil spirit
exotic
adj.
From a foreign or distant place
expansive
adj.
Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope
expatiate
verb
To speak or write at length or in detail
expatriate
noun
A person who lives outside their native country