1000 frequent GRE words
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GRE Frequent - Set 30
(30 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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aberrant | adj. | Departing from the usual or expected course |
abide | verb | To follow or comply with a rule or decision |
bravado | noun | A show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate |
callow | adj. | Lacking experience and maturity |
capitulate | verb | To surrender or give up resistance |
cogitate | verb | To think deeply or carefully about something |
deportment | noun | A person's behavior or manners |
extemporize | verb | To perform or speak without preparation |
factious | adj. | Inclined to cause disagreement or dissent |
fallow | adj. | Left unplanted to restore fertility |
feint | noun | A deceptive or pretended movement, often in sports or combat, intended to mislead an opponent. |
flagrant | adj. | Obviously offensive or bad |
gratuitous | adj. | Unnecessary or unwarranted |
grovel | verb | To act in a submissive or obsequious manner to gain favor or forgiveness |
indecorous | adj. | Not in keeping with good taste and propriety |
intrigue | verb | To arouse the curiosity or interest by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; captivate |
nominal | adj. | In name only; not actual or real |
obdurate | adj. | Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action |
obstreperous | adj. | Noisy and difficult to control |
odious | adj. | Extremely unpleasant or repulsive |
plucky | adj. | Showing courage and determination |
precocious | adj. | Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual. |
remuneration | noun | Payment for work or services |
slovenly | adj. | Messy and untidy in appearance or habits |
soliloquy | noun | A speech in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often when alone |
spurn | verb | To reject with disdain or contempt |
stolid | adj. | Showing little or no emotion |
temerity | noun | Excessive confidence or boldness |
tenuous | adj. | Very weak or slight |
verve | noun | Energy and enthusiasm in expression or performance |