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GRE 6000 - Set 9

(310 words)
WordPOSDefinition
fungible
adj.
Interchangeable and replaceable with an identical item
furnish
verb
To provide or supply with furniture or equipment
furor
noun
A situation of intense excitement or activity
furrow
noun
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation.
furtive
adj.
Done in a secretive or stealthy way to avoid being noticed.
fusillade
noun
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession
fusion
noun
The process of combining two or more things into one.
fuss
noun
Unnecessary or excessive excitement or activity
fussy
adj.
Hard to please or picky
fustian
noun
Pompous or pretentious language
futile
adj.
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
gadfly
noun
A person who provokes others into action by criticism or persistent questioning
gaff
noun
A social mistake
gaffe
noun
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment
gainsay
verb
To deny or contradict a statement
gait
noun
A way of walking or running
galaxy
noun
A vast system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity
gale
noun
A very strong wind
gall
noun
Bold, impudent behavior
galleon
noun
A large sailing ship used from the 16th to 18th centuries, primarily by European countries.
galley
noun
A kitchen on a ship or aircraft
gallows
noun
A structure for execution by hanging
galvanic
adj.
Producing a strong or sudden effect
galvanize
verb
To stimulate or excite into action
gambit
noun
A calculated move or strategy
gambol
verb
To run or jump around playfully
gamely
adv.
In a brave or spirited manner
gamut
noun
The complete range or scope of something.
gangrene
noun
Death of body tissue
gape
verb
To stare with an open mouth, often in surprise or wonder.
garble
verb
To distort or confuse a message, making it unclear
garbled
adj.
Confused or distorted to the point of being difficult to understand.
gargantuan
adj.
Extremely large or massive
gargoyle
noun
A carved stone figure often used as a spout to carry water away from a building.
garish
adj.
Excessively bright or showy
garner
verb
To collect or gather something, especially information or support.
garnish
verb
To decorate a dish with small items to enhance its appearance or flavor
garrlos
adj.
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
garrulity
noun
Excessive talking, especially on trivial matters.
garrulous
adj.
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
gasconade
noun
Extravagant boasting
gastronomy
noun
The art and science of good eating
gauche
adj.
Lacking social grace or sensitivity
gaudy
adj.
Excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
gaunt
adj.
Extremely thin and bony, often due to hunger or illness
gauntlet
noun
A protective glove worn with armor
gavel
noun
A small mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to call for attention or signal decisions.
gawk
verb
To stare openly and stupidly
gawky
adj.
Awkward in movement or manner
gazette
noun
A publication, often official, that contains news, notices, or information.
genealogy
noun
The study of family history and lineage
generality
noun
A statement or principle having broad application
generate
verb
To produce or create something
generic
adj.
Not specific or unique
genesis
noun
The origin or beginning of something
genial
adj.
Friendly and cheerful
geniality
noun
The quality of being friendly and cheerful
genre
noun
A category of artistic composition
genteel
adj.
Polite and refined, often in an affected or exaggerated way
gentility
noun
Social superiority demonstrated by polite manners, behavior, or appearances
gentle
adj.
Soft or mild in action or effect.
gentry
noun
People of good social position, specifically the class below nobility in England
genuflect
verb
To bend the knee as a sign of reverence or worship
genus
noun
A rank in the biological classification system above species and below family, grouping species that are structurally similar or common in some way.
geriatrics
noun
Branch of medicine focused on health care of elderly people
germ
noun
A microorganism that can cause disease.
germane
adj.
Relevant to a subject under consideration
germinal
adj.
Relating to the earliest stage of development
germinate
verb
To begin to grow and develop
gerontocracy
noun
A form of rule by elders
gerontology
noun
The study of aging and the problems of older adults.
gerrymander
verb
To manipulate electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group.
gestate
verb
To carry offspring in the womb from conception to birth
gestation
noun
The process of carrying or developing embryos in the womb
gesticulation
noun
A movement of the hands or arms to express an idea or feeling
ghastly
adj.
Causing great horror or fear
gibber
verb
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
gibberish
noun
Nonsensical or unintelligible talk or writing
gibbet
noun
A gallows-type structure used for hanging bodies as a warning.
gibe
verb
To make mocking or taunting remarks
giddy
adj.
Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
gig
noun
A live performance by a musician or group
gild
verb
To cover with a thin layer of gold
gingerly
adv.
In a careful or cautious manner
gird
verb
To encircle or bind with a belt or band
girth
noun
The measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist.
gist
noun
The main or essential part of a matter
glacial
adj.
Extremely cold
glamor
noun
Attractive or exciting quality
glare
verb
To stare in an angry or fierce way
glaring
adj.
Extremely obvious or conspicuous
glaze
verb
To cover with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
gleam
verb
To shine brightly
glean
verb
To gather information bit by bit
glib
adj.
Speaking in a smooth, easy way that may not be sincere
glimmer
verb
To shine faintly with a wavering light
glitter
verb
To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
gllible
adj.
Easily deceived or tricked
gloaming
noun
The time of day immediately following sunset
gloat
verb
To show pleasure at one's own success or another's misfortune
gloss
noun
A shiny or lustrous finish or surface
gloss over
verb
To treat or describe something as if it were not important or not serious
glossary
noun
A list of terms in a particular domain with definitions
glossover
verb
To quickly examine or deal with something without giving it much attention
glossy
adj.
Having a shiny, smooth surface
glow
verb
To emit a steady light
glower
verb
To look at someone or something with a sullen or angry expression.
glum
adj.
Looking or feeling dejected; morose
glut
noun
An excessive amount of something
glutinous
adj.
Having a sticky, glue-like texture
glutton
noun
A person who eats excessively
gluttonous
adj.
Excessively greedy, especially for food
gnarl
verb
To twist into a knotty shape
gnarled
adj.
Rough and twisted, especially with age
gnome
noun
A small, mythical creature that resembles a tiny old man, often depicted in gardens.
goad
verb
To provoke or annoy someone to stimulate a reaction
gobble
verb
To eat quickly and greedily
goge
noun
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a stream running through it.
goosebumps
noun
Small bumps on the skin caused by cold or fear
gorge
verb
To eat greedily or to excess
gory
adj.
Involving or showing a lot of blood and violence
gossamer
noun
A fine, light, delicate material or substance
gouge
verb
To make a deep hole or cut in something
gourmand
noun
A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much
gourmet
noun
A person with a refined taste for food and drink
gracious
adj.
Courteous, kind, and pleasant
gradation
noun
A series of gradual changes or stages
graduate
verb
To complete a degree or educational program, especially high school or college/university
graduated
verb
To complete a course of study and receive a diploma or degree
graft
noun
A piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically
granary
noun
A building for storing grain
grandeur
noun
Magnificence or splendor, especially of appearance or style
grandiloqent
adj.
Using high-flown, pompous language
grandiloquence
noun
A pompous or extravagant manner of speaking
grandiloquent
adj.
Using lofty, pompous language
grandiose
adj.
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often to an excessive degree
grandstand
verb
To perform ostentatiously in order to impress an audience
grant
verb
To agree to give or allow something requested
granulate
verb
To form into grains or particles
graphic
adj.
Relating to visual art, especially drawing, engraving, or lettering.
graphite
noun
A form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
grapple
verb
To struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or challenge
grate
verb
To shred into small pieces using a rough surface
gratify
verb
To please or satisfy someone
grating
adj.
Sound that is harsh and unpleasant
gratis
adj.
Provided without charge
gratitude
noun
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
gratuitous
adj.
Unnecessary or unwarranted
gratuity
noun
A sum of money given to someone for their services, especially as a tip.
gravity
noun
The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
graze
verb
To feed on growing grass
gregarios
adj.
Fond of company; sociable.
gregarious
adj.
Fond of company
grievance
noun
A complaint or feeling of being treated unfairly
grievous
adj.
Very serious or grave
grill
verb
To cook food using direct heat
grim
adj.
Depressing or worrying to consider
grimace
noun
A facial expression showing disgust or pain.
gripe
verb
To complain about something in an annoying way
grisly
adj.
Causing horror or disgust
groom
verb
To clean and brush an animal
groove
noun
A long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material
gross
adj.
Very unpleasant or disgusting
grotesque
adj.
Distorted or unnatural in shape or appearance
grotto
noun
A small cave or cavern, often picturesque
grouch
noun
A person who is habitually grumpy or complains a lot.
ground crew
noun
Personnel responsible for servicing aircraft while on the ground
grouse
verb
To complain or grumble about something trivial
grove
noun
A small group of trees
grovel
verb
To act in a submissive or obsequious manner to gain favor or forgiveness
growl
verb
To make a low, guttural sound of hostility or anger
grudge
noun
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
grudging
adj.
Reluctant or unwilling
gruel
noun
A thin, watery porridge
grueling
adj.
Extremely tiring and demanding
gruesome
adj.
Causing horror or disgust
gruff
adj.
Rough or stern in manner or speech
grumble
verb
To complain in a low voice
grunt
verb
To make a low, short guttural sound, typically to express effort or discomfort.
guffaw
verb
To laugh loudly and heartily
guile
noun
Cleverness or trickery used to achieve something
guileless
adj.
Innocent and without deception
guise
noun
An outward appearance or form that conceals the true nature
gull
noun
A seabird with long wings and usually white and gray or white and black plumage.
gullible
adj.
Easily tricked or fooled
gumption
noun
Courage and determination
gush
verb
To flow out rapidly and in large quantities
gust
noun
A strong, sudden rush of wind
gustatory
adj.
Related to the sense of taste
gusto
noun
Enthusiastic enjoyment or vigor
gusty
adj.
Characterized by strong and sudden bursts of wind
guy
noun
A man or boy
gyroscope
noun
A device used for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum.
habitat
noun
The natural environment in which a plant or animal lives.
habituate
verb
To become used to something
hackles
noun
Hairs on the back of an animal that rise when it is angry or alarmed.
hackneyed
adj.
Lacking in originality, overused
haggard
adj.
Looking tired and worn out, often from worry or lack of sleep.
haggle
verb
To negotiate or argue over a price or terms.
hagiographic
adj.
Excessively flattering towards someone's life or work
hail
noun
Pellets of frozen rain
halcyon
adj.
Peaceful and happy
hale
adj.
Healthy and strong, typically used to describe older people
halfhearted
adj.
Lacking enthusiasm or interest
hallmark
noun
A distinguishing feature
hallowed
adj.
Greatly respected or revered
hallucination
noun
A perception of something not present
halting
adj.
Hesitant or faltering
hamper
verb
To hinder or impede the movement or progress of something.
hamstrung
verb
To hinder or restrict someone or something's effectiveness or progress
hand-wringing
noun
Excessive worry or distress, often without taking action
handsome
adj.
Good-looking, especially in a way that suggests strength or masculinity
hankering
noun
A strong desire or craving
hap
noun
Good fortune or luck
haphazard
adj.
Lacking any obvious organization or order
hapless
adj.
Unfortunate or having bad luck
harange
noun
A lengthy and aggressive speech
harangue
noun
A lengthy and aggressive speech
harass
verb
To bother or torment repeatedly
harbinger
noun
A person or thing that signals or announces the approach of something.
harbor
noun
A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter
hardy
adj.
Able to survive under bad conditions; tough
harp
noun
A large musical instrument with strings
harping
verb
To talk or complain persistently
harried
adj.
Feeling strained due to persistent demands or stress
harrow
noun
A farming tool used to break up and smooth soil
harrowing
adj.
Extremely distressing or disturbing
harry
verb
To persistently carry out attacks or harassment
hatch
verb
To emerge from an egg
haughtiness
noun
An attitude of superiority
haughty
adj.
Having or showing an attitude of superiority and disdain for others
haunt
verb
To visit frequently or persistently, often in a disturbing way
hauteur
noun
A manner that is disdainfully proud or arrogant
haven
noun
A safe or peaceful place
havoc
noun
Widespread destruction or disorder
hawser
noun
A thick rope or cable used for mooring or towing a ship.
hazard
noun
A danger or risk
hazardous
adj.
Involving risk or danger
hazy
adj.
Covered by a haze; misty or foggy
headfirst
adv.
With the head leading
headlong
adj.
Done without thinking or in a rush
headstrong
adj.
Determined to have one's own way; stubbornly willful
heady
adj.
Intoxicating or exhilarating
healthful
adj.
Promoting good health
healthy
adj.
In good physical or mental condition
hearken
verb
To listen attentively
heckler
noun
A person who interrupts a performer or speaker with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse.
hector
verb
To bully or intimidate someone.
hedge
noun
A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
hedonism
noun
Pursuit of pleasure as a way of life
hedonist
noun
A person who pursues pleasure as the most important goal in life
heed
verb
To pay attention to
heedless
adj.
Showing a reckless lack of care or attention
hegemony
noun
Dominance of one group over others
hegira
noun
A journey to escape danger or seek safety
heinous
adj.
Extremely wicked or shockingly evil
helm
noun
A steering apparatus for a vessel; a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
hem
noun
The edge of a piece of cloth that is folded back and sewn down.
herald
verb
To announce or signal the arrival of something
herbivorous
adj.
Feeding on plants
herculean
adj.
Requiring great strength or effort
herd
noun
A group of animals of a single kind that are kept, fed, or travel together
hereafter
adv.
From this time onward
heresy
noun
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
heretic
noun
A person who holds beliefs that are at odds with established religious teachings.
heretical
adj.
Holding an opinion that is at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in religion
hermetic
adj.
Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air
hermetically
adv.
In a way that is completely airtight
hermitage
noun
A secluded dwelling or retreat
herpetologist
noun
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians
heterodox
adj.
Holding beliefs or opinions that differ from established or traditional views
heterogeneous
adj.
Diverse in character or content
hew
verb
To chop or cut with an axe, pick, or other tool
heyday
noun
The period of greatest success or popularity
hiatus
noun
A break or interruption in continuity
hibernal
adj.
Relating to winter
hibernate
verb
To spend the winter in a dormant state
hide
verb
To conceal oneself or an object from view or detection
hideous
adj.
Extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at
hierarchical
adj.
Arranged in order of rank or authority
hierarchy
noun
A system where people or things are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
hieroglyphic
noun
A writing system using symbols or pictures
high-flown
adj.
Using elaborate or pretentious language
hilarity
noun
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter
hinder
verb
To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
hindmost
adj.
Furthest back in position.
hindrance
noun
Something that makes progress difficult
hindsight
noun
Understanding of a situation after it has occurred
hinterland
noun
An area lying beyond what is visible or known, often rural or less developed
hinterlands
noun
Remote or less developed areas
hireling
noun
A person who works for pay, often with little concern for the job's ethics or quality.
hirsute
adj.
Having a lot of hair
historic
adj.
Famous or important in history
historical
adj.
Related to past events or the study of history
histrionic
adj.
Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style
hive
noun
A structure where bees live
hoard
verb
To collect and keep a large amount of something, often secretly.
hoary
adj.
Gray or white with age
hoax
noun
A trick or deception, often for amusement or to make a point
hobble
verb
To walk in an awkward way, typically due to pain or injury.
hodgepodge
noun
A mixture of different things
hogshead
noun
A large barrel or cask used for storing liquids, especially alcoholic beverages.
holocaust
noun
Destruction or slaughter on a massive scale.
holster
noun
A case for carrying a firearm
homage
noun
A special honor or respect shown publicly
homely
adj.
Unattractive in appearance
homeostasis
noun
The tendency of a system to maintain internal stability
homespun
adj.
Simple and unsophisticated
homily
noun
A religious talk or sermon, usually based on a passage from the Bible, given during a church service.
homogeneous
adj.
Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same