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GRE Frequent - Set 15

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
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.