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GRE Frequent - Set 20

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
abreast
adv.
Side by side and facing the same way
confound
verb
To cause confusion or surprise
digression
noun
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
discrepancy
noun
A difference or inconsistency between two or more things
duplicitous
adj.
Deceitful or dishonest
expedient
adj.
Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral
fabricate
verb
To construct or manufacture
glum
adj.
Looking or feeling dejected; morose
harbinger
noun
A person or thing that signals or announces the approach of something.
intrinsic
adj.
Belonging naturally; essential
largesse
noun
Generous giving of gifts or money
libertine
noun
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters
malfeasance
noun
Wrongdoing, especially by a public official
manifest
adj.
Clear or obvious to the mind or eye
minute
noun
A period of time equal to sixty seconds
modish
adj.
Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable
nascent
adj.
Just beginning to exist or develop
perennial
adj.
Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring
pious
adj.
Deeply religious
providential
adj.
Occurring at a favorable time; opportune
prowess
noun
Exceptional skill or ability
schism
noun
A split or division between strongly opposed parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
slander
noun
A false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
stalwart
adj.
Loyal and reliable
supplicate
verb
To ask humbly and earnestly
terse
adj.
Brief and to the point; effectively concise
tirade
noun
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
universal
adj.
Applicable everywhere or in all cases
vanquish
verb
To defeat thoroughly
woeful
adj.
Full of sorrow or misery