1000 frequent GRE words
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GRE Frequent - Set 15
(30 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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alienate | verb | To make someone feel isolated or estranged |
apathy | noun | Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
apropos | adj. | Relevant or appropriate |
apt | adj. | Suitable or appropriate for the circumstances |
cloak | noun | A loose outer garment, often sleeveless, worn over indoor clothing. |
consensus | noun | General agreement among a group |
distort | verb | To twist out of shape |
divergent | adj. | Tending to be different or develop in different directions. |
elated | adj. | Very happy or proud |
enchant | verb | To delight or captivate someone |
entrenched | adj. | Firmly established and difficult to change |
exotic | adj. | From a foreign or distant place |
exploitative | adj. | Unfairly benefiting from others |
foreseeable | adj. | Able to be predicted or anticipated |
forsake | verb | To abandon or leave someone or something |
gratify | verb | To please or satisfy someone |
heed | verb | To pay attention to |
judicious | adj. | Having or showing good judgment |
lucid | adj. | Clear and easy to understand |
pertinent | adj. | Relevant or applicable to a particular matter |
propriety | noun | Conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals |
scintillating | adj. | Sparkling or shining brightly |
sensational | adj. | Causing intense interest or excitement |
sophisticated | adj. | Having a refined knowledge of the world |
strife | noun | Bitter conflict or disagreement |
understated | adj. | Subtly elegant or restrained |
unscrupulous | adj. | Having no moral principles; not honest or fair |
veracity | noun | Conformity to facts; accuracy |
virulent | adj. | Extremely severe or harmful in its effects |
volatile | adj. | Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. |