6000 GRE words
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GRE 6000 - Set 8
(310 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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expediency | noun | The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral |
expedient | adj. | Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral |
expedite | verb | To speed up a process or action |
expeditious | adj. | Done with speed and efficiency |
expeditiously | adv. | In a quick and efficient manner |
expel | verb | To force out or eject |
expenditure | noun | The act of spending money or resources |
expertise | noun | Specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field |
expiate | verb | To make amends or reparation |
expletive | noun | A swear word or curse |
explicable | adj. | Able to be explained or accounted for |
explicate | verb | To explain in detail |
explicator | noun | A person who explains or interprets something |
explicit | adj. | Clearly and fully expressed |
exploit | verb | To use something to your advantage, often unfairly or unethically |
exploitation | noun | Unfair treatment for personal gain |
exploitative | adj. | Unfairly benefiting from others |
exponent | noun | A person who supports or promotes an idea or theory |
expose | verb | To reveal or uncover something that is usually hidden or kept secret |
exposition | noun | A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory |
expository | adj. | Intended to explain or describe something |
expostulation | noun | An earnest and kind protest |
exposure | noun | The state of being in contact with something, often harmful |
expound | verb | To explain in detail |
expropriate | verb | To take away property for public use or benefit, often without compensation |
expunge | verb | To completely remove or erase |
expurgate | verb | To remove parts considered offensive or unsuitable |
exquisite | adj. | Extremely beautiful and delicate. |
extant | adj. | Still in existence; surviving |
extemporaneous | adj. | Done without preparation |
extemporize | verb | To perform or speak without preparation |
extend | verb | To stretch out, make longer or larger |
extenuate | verb | To lessen the seriousness of something |
extenuating | adj. | Making a situation seem less serious or more forgivable |
extirpate | verb | To completely remove or destroy |
extol | verb | To praise enthusiastically |
extort | verb | To obtain something through force or threats |
extradition | noun | The process of handing over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another jurisdiction for trial or punishment. |
extraneous | adj. | Not relevant or related to the subject at hand |
extrapolate | verb | To extend or project known information to an unknown area |
extrapolation | noun | The act of estimating something by extending known information. |
extravagant | adj. | Spending more money than is necessary or wise; wasteful |
extricate | verb | To free from a difficult situation |
extrinsic | adj. | Not inherent or essential; coming from outside |
extrovert | noun | A person who is outgoing and enjoys being around others |
extrude | verb | To force or push out, especially through a small opening |
exuberance | noun | Energetic enthusiasm or excitement |
exuberant | adj. | Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness |
exude | verb | To emit or release a liquid or smell slowly and steadily |
exult | verb | To feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation |
eyrie | noun | A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff. |
eyry | noun | A large nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff. |
fabricate | verb | To construct or manufacture |
facade | noun | The front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one |
facet | noun | One side or aspect of something |
facetios | adj. | Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor |
facetious | adj. | Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor |
facile | adj. | Easily achieved or effortless |
facilitate | verb | To make an action or process easier |
facsimile | noun | An exact copy, especially of written or printed material |
faction | noun | A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics. |
factious | adj. | Inclined to cause disagreement or dissent |
factitious | adj. | Artificially created or developed |
factotum | noun | A person who does all sorts of work; a handyman or servant |
faculty | noun | An inherent mental or physical power |
fad | noun | A temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group. |
fain | adv. | Gladly or willingly |
fake | adj. | Not genuine or counterfeit |
fallacios | adj. | Based on a mistaken belief |
fallacious | adj. | Based on a mistaken belief or misleading information |
fallacy | noun | A mistaken belief or error in reasoning |
fallible | adj. | Capable of making mistakes or being wrong |
fallow | adj. | Left unplanted to restore fertility |
falsify | verb | To alter information or evidence to mislead |
falter | verb | To lose strength or momentum |
fanatical | adj. | Excessively enthusiastic or obsessed with something |
fanaticism | noun | Excessive enthusiasm or zeal |
fancied | verb | To have a liking or attraction for something or someone |
fancier | noun | A person who has a special interest in or love for something, often as a hobby. |
fanciful | adj. | Imaginative or unrealistic |
fancy | verb | To imagine or think; to have a notion or desire of; to like |
fanfare | noun | A short and lively sounding of trumpets |
fantastic | adj. | Imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality |
far-fetched | adj. | Unlikely and unconvincing; implausible. |
farce | noun | A comedic play or situation with exaggerated and improbable events |
fare | verb | To perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period |
farfetched | adj. | Unlikely or difficult to believe |
fashion | noun | A popular trend or style |
fastidious | adj. | Very attentive to detail and accuracy |
fatalism | noun | Belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable |
fatherless | adj. | Without a male parent |
fathom | verb | To understand something deeply |
fathomless | adj. | Impossible to understand or measure |
fatos | noun | Information that is true or demonstrable |
fatuous | adj. | Silly and pointless |
fauna | noun | The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. |
faux pas | noun | A social mistake |
favoritism | noun | Unfair support given to one person or group, often at the expense of others. |
fawn | verb | To flatter excessively |
fawning | adj. | Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection |
faze | verb | To disturb or disconcert |
fealty | noun | Loyalty or allegiance, especially to a lord or ruler |
feasible | adj. | Possible to do easily or conveniently |
feature | noun | A distinctive attribute or aspect of something |
febrile | adj. | Having or showing symptoms of a fever |
feckless | adj. | Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible |
fecund | adj. | Capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth |
fecundity | noun | The ability to produce abundant offspring or new growth |
feeble | adj. | Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness |
feebleminded | adj. | Lacking normal mental powers |
feign | verb | To pretend to be affected by something |
feint | noun | A deceptive or pretended movement, often in sports or combat, intended to mislead an opponent. |
felicitos | noun | Expressions of praise or congratulations |
felicitous | adj. | Well-suited or appropriate |
felicity | noun | Intense happiness or joy |
feline | adj. | Related to cats |
fell | verb | To drop or descend |
felon | noun | A person who has committed a serious crime |
feral | adj. | Wild, especially after escaping domestication |
ferment | verb | To undergo a chemical change to produce alcohol or acid |
fermentation | noun | A process where sugars are converted into alcohol or acids by microorganisms, typically yeast or bacteria. |
ferocious | adj. | Savagely fierce, violent, or aggressive |
ferret | noun | A domesticated mammal related to the polecat, often kept as a pet. |
fertile | adj. | Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops |
fervent | adj. | Having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm |
fervid | adj. | Intensely passionate or enthusiastic |
fervor | noun | Intense and passionate feeling |
fester | verb | To become infected and form pus |
festive | adj. | Relating to a celebration or holiday |
fete | noun | A large party or celebration |
fetich | noun | An object believed to have magical powers |
fetid | adj. | Having a strong, unpleasant smell |
fetish | noun | An excessive and irrational devotion to an object, activity, or body part. |
fetter | verb | To restrict or restrain someone in an unfair or undesirable way. |
feud | noun | A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. |
fiasco | noun | A complete and humiliating failure |
fiat | noun | An authoritative decree or order |
fickle | adj. | Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties or affections. |
fictitious | adj. | Not real or true; created or imagined |
fidelity | noun | Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. |
fiduciary | adj. | Relating to a relationship of trust |
fiend | noun | An evil spirit or demon |
figment | noun | Something that is made up or imagined |
figurative | adj. | Using symbolic or metaphorical language |
figure | noun | A person or animal that can be seen only as a shape or outline |
figurine | noun | A small statue, often representing a human or animal, made of materials like clay, metal, or plastic. |
filch | verb | To steal something of small value in a casual way |
filial | adj. | Relating to the duties or feelings of a child towards their parents |
filibuster | noun | A prolonged speech to delay legislative action |
filigree | noun | Delicate and intricate ornamentation made from fine, twisted wire, often of gold or silver. |
filing | noun | The act of organizing documents |
filth | noun | Dirt or refuse |
finagle | verb | To achieve something by means of trickery or manipulation |
finale | noun | The last part of a performance or event, usually dramatic or exciting |
financial | adj. | Related to money or how money is managed |
finery | noun | Expensive or elaborate clothes and accessories |
finesse | noun | Skillful handling of a situation |
finicky | adj. | Fussy about one's needs or requirements |
finish | verb | To bring to an end or complete |
finished | adj. | Completed or brought to an end. |
finite | adj. | Having limits or bounds |
firebrand | noun | A person who is passionate about a cause, typically inciting change or unrest. |
fissure | noun | A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth. |
fit | adj. | In good health, especially because of regular physical exercise |
fitful | adj. | Not steady; irregular |
flaccid | adj. | Soft and hanging loosely or limply |
flag | noun | A piece of cloth with a distinctive design used as a symbol of a country or institution |
flagellate | verb | To whip or scourge someone as punishment or for religious discipline |
flagging | verb | To mark for attention or treatment |
flagrant | adj. | Obviously offensive or bad |
flail | verb | To wave or swing wildly |
flair | noun | A natural talent or ability |
flamboyant | adj. | Attracting attention due to confidence and stylishness |
flashy | adj. | Attracting attention by being bright, ostentatious, or showy |
flaunt | verb | To show off something |
flay | verb | To strip off the skin or outer layer |
fleck | noun | A small patch of color or light |
fledgeling | noun | A young bird that has just acquired its feathers and is learning to fly |
fledgling | noun | A young bird that has just grown feathers needed for flying |
fleece | noun | The wool covering of a sheep or similar animal. |
fleet | noun | A group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership. |
fleeting | adj. | Lasting for a very short time |
flick | verb | To make a quick, light movement |
flicker | verb | To shine unsteadily or to vary rapidly in brightness |
flighty | adj. | Lacking stability or reliability, often changing opinions or interests |
flinch | verb | To make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise. |
flip | verb | To turn over quickly |
flippancy | noun | Lack of seriousness; disrespectful levity |
flippant | adj. | Lacking proper respect or seriousness |
flirt | verb | To act as though sexually attracted to someone, without serious intentions |
flit | verb | To move swiftly and lightly |
floe | noun | A large sheet of floating ice |
flora | noun | The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period |
florescence | noun | The process of flowering |
florid | adj. | Having a red or flushed complexion |
flot | noun | A group of ships or boats |
flotilla | noun | A fleet of small ships |
flotsam | noun | Debris floating on water, especially from a shipwreck |
flounder | verb | To struggle or stagger helplessly |
flourish | verb | To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way |
flout | verb | To openly disregard a rule or law |
flowery | adj. | Decorated with many flowers or floral patterns |
fluctuate | verb | To change frequently |
fluctuation | noun | Irregular variation or change |
fluency | noun | The ability to speak or write a language easily and accurately |
fluke | noun | A surprising or unexpected piece of luck |
flummox | verb | To confuse or perplex someone greatly |
flummoxed | adj. | Confused or bewildered |
flush | verb | To clean or rinse with a flow of water |
fluster | verb | To make someone agitated or confused |
flustered | adj. | Agitated or confused |
flute | noun | A woodwind instrument |
fluted | adj. | Having grooves or ridges |
flutter | verb | To move back and forth rapidly and lightly; to flap |
flux | noun | A state of continuous change |
fodder | noun | Food for livestock, especially dried hay or feed |
foetid | adj. | Having a strong, unpleasant smell |
foible | noun | A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character. |
foil | verb | To prevent someone's plan from succeeding |
foist | verb | To force someone to accept something unwanted |
foliage | noun | The leaves of a plant or tree, or leaves on the stems or branches on which they are growing |
foment | verb | To instigate or stir up trouble or rebellion |
fomentation | noun | The act of instigating or stirring up |
foolhardy | adj. | Recklessly bold or rash |
foppish | adj. | Excessively concerned with appearance and clothes |
forage | verb | To search widely for food or provisions. |
foray | noun | A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something. |
forbear | verb | To refrain from doing something |
forbearance | noun | Patient self-control or restraint |
ford | noun | A shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across. |
forebear | noun | An ancestor or forefather |
forebears | noun | Ancestors or predecessors |
foreboding | noun | A strong feeling that something bad is going to happen. |
forego | verb | To decide not to do or have something |
forensic | adj. | Related to scientific methods used in solving crimes |
forerunner | noun | A person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else. |
foreseeable | adj. | Able to be predicted or anticipated |
foreshadow | verb | To indicate or suggest something will happen in the future |
foresight | noun | The ability to predict or plan for the future |
forestall | verb | To prevent something by taking action ahead of time |
forfeit | verb | To lose or give up something as a penalty |
forge | verb | To create or form something, especially with effort |
forgo | verb | To decide not to do or have something |
forlorn | adj. | Sad and abandoned or lonely |
formal | adj. | Following rules of convention or etiquette |
formality | noun | A requirement or procedure that is followed for the sake of tradition or etiquette |
formidable | adj. | Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable |
forsake | verb | To abandon or leave someone or something |
forswear | verb | To renounce or reject something under oath |
forte | noun | A person's strong point or talent |
forthcoming | adj. | About to happen or appear |
forthright | adj. | Direct and outspoken |
fortify | verb | To strengthen a place with defensive works |
fortitude | noun | Courage in facing pain or adversity |
fortuitous | adj. | Happening by chance, often in a positive way |
fortuitous | adj. | Happening by chance, often in a positive way |
forum | noun | A place for open discussion |
forward | adj. | Bold or confident in manner. |
foster | verb | To encourage or promote the development of something |
foul | adj. | Offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty. |
founder | verb | To fail or collapse |
fracas | noun | A noisy disturbance or quarrel |
fractious | adj. | Irritable and quarrelsome |
frail | adj. | Physically weak or delicate |
frailty | noun | The condition of being weak or delicate |
franchise | noun | A business system where individuals buy the right to open and run a branch of a larger company. |
frantic | adj. | wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion |
fraud | noun | Deception for personal gain |
fraudulent | adj. | Involving deception, especially criminal deception |
fraught | adj. | Filled with something undesirable |
fray | verb | To unravel or become worn at the edge |
freebooter | noun | A person who engages in piracy or plundering |
frenetic | adj. | Fast and energetic in a wild and uncontrolled way |
frenzied | adj. | Wildly excited or uncontrolled |
fresco | noun | A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries. |
freshet | noun | A sudden overflow of a stream due to heavy rain or melting snow |
fret | verb | To worry or be anxious |
frgality | noun | The quality of being economical with resources |
friction | noun | The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another |
frieze | noun | A decorative horizontal band, often on a wall near the ceiling |
frigid | adj. | Very cold in temperature |
fringe | noun | A decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band. |
frisk | verb | To search someone for concealed items |
fritter | verb | To waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things |
frivolous | adj. | Not having any serious purpose or value |
frock | noun | A woman's or girl's dress. |
frolic | verb | To play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or excitedly. |
frolicsome | adj. | Full of playful energy and fun |
frond | noun | A large, divided leaf typically found on ferns and palms |
frontier | noun | A border between two countries. |
froward | adj. | Difficult to deal with; stubbornly disobedient |
frowzy | adj. | Having an untidy or messy appearance |
fructify | verb | To make fruitful or productive |
frugal | adj. | Economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful |
frugality | noun | The quality of being economical with resources |
fruitful | adj. | Producing good results or benefits |
fruition | noun | The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project |
frustrate | verb | To prevent from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled |
ftile | noun | A small, flat, thin piece of material used for covering surfaces, often used in games or for decoration. |
fuddle | verb | To confuse or muddle. |
fugitive | noun | A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution. |
fulcrum | noun | The point on which a lever pivots |
fulgent | adj. | Shining brightly |
fulminate | verb | To express vehement protest |
fulsome | adj. | Excessively complimentary or flattering |
fumble | verb | To handle something clumsily or without skill |
functional | adj. | Designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive. |
functionary | noun | A person who performs official duties or functions, often within a government or organization. |
fundamental | adj. | Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. |
funereal | adj. | Having a somber or mournful quality |