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GRE Frequent - Set 2

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
adulterate
verb
To make something less pure by adding inferior substances
advocate
verb
To support or argue for a cause or policy
aggrandize
verb
To increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something.
alacrity
noun
Brisk and cheerful readiness
ambivalent
adj.
Having mixed feelings
ameliorate
verb
To make a bad situation better
amenable
adj.
Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
anachronistic
adj.
Belonging to a different time period, often outdated
audacious
adj.
Willing to take bold risks
avaricious
adj.
Having an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
banal
adj.
Lacking originality or freshness
benign
adj.
Kind and gentle
brazen
adj.
Bold and without shame
calumny
noun
A false statement made to damage someone's reputation
candid
adj.
Truthful and straightforward; frank.
castigate
verb
To criticize someone severely
caustic
adj.
Able to burn or corrode organic tissue
construe
verb
To interpret or understand in a particular way
contrite
adj.
Feeling or expressing remorse
convoluted
adj.
Extremely complex and difficult to follow
covet
verb
To desire something belonging to someone else
craven
adj.
Lacking in courage
decorum
noun
Proper behavior and good taste
deft
adj.
Skillful and quick in one's movements
demur
verb
To raise objections or show reluctance
derivative
noun
A form that is based on another source
desiccate
verb
To remove moisture
diatribe
noun
A bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
incredulous
adj.
Unwilling or unable to believe something
ingenuous
adj.
Showing innocence and simplicity