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GRE Frequent - Set 23

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
allusive
adj.
Suggesting something without explicitly mentioning it
astute
adj.
Having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; mentally sharp or clever.
commence
verb
To begin or start
convalescent
adj.
Recovering from illness or medical treatment
curb
verb
To restrain or keep in check
decry
verb
To publicly criticize
duress
noun
Compulsion by threat or force
evoke
verb
To bring a feeling, memory, or image to mind
fawn
verb
To flatter excessively
fret
verb
To worry or be anxious
glib
adj.
Speaking in a smooth, easy way that may not be sincere
headstrong
adj.
Determined to have one's own way; stubbornly willful
intermittent
adj.
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
ire
noun
Intense anger or wrath
languid
adj.
Lacking energy or vitality
lull
verb
To calm or send to sleep
mettlesome
adj.
Full of spirit and courage
mollify
verb
To calm someone's anger or anxiety
neutralize
verb
To make something ineffective or harmless
nonplussed
adj.
So surprised or confused that one is unsure how to react
precipitous
adj.
Very steep
pretentious
adj.
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
profound
adj.
Very deep or intense
propagate
verb
To spread or promote widely
recourse
noun
A source of help or solution in a difficult situation
refute
verb
To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
regress
verb
To return to a previous, less advanced state
repercussion
noun
An unintended consequence of an action, often negative
replenish
verb
To fill up again
vigilant
adj.
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties