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GRE Frequent - Set 18

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
abet
verb
To encourage or support someone in doing something wrong or illegal
accessible
adj.
Easy to approach or reach
acquisitive
adj.
Having a strong desire to acquire more, especially material possessions
amalgamate
verb
To combine or unite to form one structure or organization
attenuate
verb
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something
augment
verb
To make something larger or more substantial
aversion
noun
A strong dislike or disinclination
blithe
adj.
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
contempt
noun
The feeling that something or someone is worthless or beneath consideration
dawdle
verb
To waste time or move slowly
deflect
verb
To cause something to change direction
discount
noun
A reduction in the usual price
dissident
noun
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
efficacious
adj.
Producing the intended result
equitable
adj.
Fair and impartial
erratic
adj.
Irregular or unpredictable
industrious
adj.
Diligent and hard-working
inform
verb
To give knowledge or information to someone
irksome
adj.
Causing annoyance or irritation
manacle
noun
A metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles.
modest
adj.
Having a moderate or limited estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value.
noxious
adj.
Harmful or poisonous
pernicious
adj.
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
predicament
noun
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
proficient
adj.
Skilled and experienced at doing something
prolix
adj.
Using too many words; tediously lengthy
scorn
noun
A feeling of contempt or disdain
subordinate
adj.
Lower in rank or position
unseemly
adj.
Inappropriate or improper
veritable
adj.
Used as an intensifier to qualify a metaphor; real or genuine