6000 GRE words
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GRE 6000 - Set 7
(309 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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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 |