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GRE Frequent - Set 21

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
abject
adj.
Extremely bad or severe
amicable
adj.
Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord
animosity
noun
Strong hostility or opposition
aver
verb
To state or assert confidently
barrage
noun
A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area
cathartic
adj.
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions
decipher
verb
To interpret or make sense of something difficult to understand
delusion
noun
A false belief or opinion
dispense
verb
To distribute or provide to others
eloquent
adj.
Having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
enthrall
verb
To captivate or charm, capture the attention of
eradicate
verb
To completely eliminate or destroy
fledgling
noun
A young bird that has just grown feathers needed for flying
fortitude
noun
Courage in facing pain or adversity
fortuitous
adj.
Happening by chance, often in a positive way
goad
verb
To provoke or annoy someone to stimulate a reaction
imminent
adj.
About to happen soon
incontrovertible
adj.
Impossible to deny or dispute
itinerant
adj.
Traveling from place to place
magnanimous
adj.
Showing a generous and kind nature
meritorious
adj.
Deserving praise or reward
mutiny
noun
Rebellion against authority, especially by sailors or soldiers
paradoxical
adj.
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true
perseverance
noun
Continued effort to achieve something despite difficulties or delay
render
verb
To provide or give a service or help
repertoire
noun
A collection of skills or pieces a person can perform or use
resilient
adj.
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
resolute
adj.
Determined and unwavering
supple
adj.
Flexible and able to bend easily without breaking
valor
noun
Courage or bravery in dangerous situations