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GRE Frequent - Set 27

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
antagonize
verb
To make someone angry or hostile
barren
adj.
Not producing offspring
bombastic
adj.
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
cajole
verb
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging
chary
adj.
Cautious or wary
curmudgeon
noun
A bad-tempered or surly person
dirge
noun
A mournful song or piece of music
estimable
adj.
Deserving respect
euphemism
noun
A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered too harsh or blunt.
excoriate
verb
To criticize severely
exigent
adj.
Requiring immediate attention or action
haughty
adj.
Having or showing an attitude of superiority and disdain for others
heady
adj.
Intoxicating or exhilarating
imperturbable
adj.
Unable to be upset or excited; calm
implacable
adj.
Unable to be calmed or pacified
lambaste
verb
To criticize harshly
miscreant
noun
A person who behaves badly or breaks the law
peccadillo
noun
A minor fault or sin
philistine
noun
A person who is indifferent to culture and the arts
relegate
verb
To assign to a lower position or rank
repugnant
adj.
Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust
sentimental
adj.
Having or arousing feelings of nostalgia, tenderness, or sadness
squander
verb
To waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless or foolish manner
swindle
verb
To cheat or deceive someone to take their money or possessions
tangible
adj.
Able to be touched or physically felt
turpitude
noun
A state of moral corruption or wickedness
unalloyed
adj.
Pure and not mixed with anything else
undercut
verb
To offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor
wheedle
verb
To persuade someone to do something or give something by using flattery or coaxing
xenophobic
adj.
Having an irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries