1000 frequent GRE words
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GRE Frequent - Set 13
(30 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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affinity | noun | A natural liking or attraction to something or someone |
altruistic | adj. | Showing a selfless concern for others' well-being |
baroque | adj. | Highly detailed and elaborate |
byzantine | adj. | Extremely complex and intricate |
compromise | noun | An agreement where each side makes concessions |
conciliatory | adj. | Intended to pacify or make peace |
countenance | noun | A person's face or facial expression |
covert | adj. | Not openly acknowledged or displayed |
credible | adj. | Able to be believed; convincing |
diffuse | verb | To spread over a wide area |
documentary | noun | A non-fiction film or television program presenting facts about a subject |
exhaustive | adj. | Including all possibilities; comprehensive |
exhilarating | adj. | Causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness |
extraneous | adj. | Not relevant or related to the subject at hand |
fervor | noun | Intense and passionate feeling |
futile | adj. | Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless |
illusory | adj. | Based on illusion; not real |
invidious | adj. | Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others |
lethargic | adj. | Feeling a lack of energy or interest in doing things |
metaphorical | adj. | Describing something as symbolic rather than literal |
mimic | verb | To imitate someone or something, often to entertain or ridicule |
numinous | adj. | Having a mysterious, spiritual quality |
obscure | adj. | Not clear or hard to understand |
overt | adj. | Done openly and not hidden. |
pellucid | adj. | Clear and easy to understand |
perpetuate | verb | To make something continue indefinitely |
rational | adj. | Based on reason or logic |
scathing | adj. | Severely critical or harsh |
subtle | adj. | Not obvious or easy to notice |
superficial | adj. | Concerned only with the surface or appearance |