1000 frequent GRE words
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GRE Frequent - Set 1
(30 words)| Word | POS | Definition |
|---|---|---|
abound | verb | To exist in large numbers or amounts |
amorphous | adj. | Lacking a clear shape or form |
austere | adj. | Severe or strict in manner or appearance |
belie | verb | To give a false impression |
capricious | adj. | Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior. |
cerebral | adj. | Related to the brain or intellect |
congenial | adj. | Pleasant and friendly |
conspicuous | adj. | Easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable |
cursory | adj. | Done quickly and without attention to detail. |
daunting | adj. | Seemingly difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating |
deify | verb | To treat or worship someone as a god |
didactic | adj. | Intended to teach or instruct |
disseminate | verb | To spread information widely |
feasible | adj. | Possible to do easily or conveniently |
flout | verb | To openly disregard a rule or law |
homogeneous | adj. | Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same |
humdrum | adj. | Lacking excitement or variety; dull |
insipid | adj. | Lacking flavor or taste |
loquacious | adj. | Tending to talk a lot |
misanthropic | adj. | Having a dislike of humankind |
misnomer | noun | An incorrect or inappropriate name for something. |
negligent | adj. | Failing to take proper care in doing something |
obsequious | adj. | Excessively eager to please or obey |
placate | verb | To calm someone down or make them less angry |
proclivity | noun | A natural tendency to behave in a particular way |
puerile | adj. | Childishly silly or trivial |
quixotic | adj. | Unrealistically idealistic |
spendthrift | noun | A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way. |
taciturn | adj. | Reserved or uncommunicative in speech |
wary | adj. | Cautious or careful about possible dangers or problems. |