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GRE Frequent - Set 36

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
accord
noun
An agreement or harmony between people or groups.
ad hoc
adj.
Created or done for a specific purpose as necessary
adhere
verb
To stick firmly to a surface
all-ecompassing
adj.
Including or covering everything or everyone
aphorism
noun
A brief saying that expresses a general truth or principle
benchmark
noun
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
blighted
adj.
Damaged or spoiled
content
noun
The subjects or topics covered in a book or document
debase
verb
To reduce in quality or value
disconcerting
adj.
Causing one to feel unsettled or confused
extant
adj.
Still in existence; surviving
facility
noun
A place designed for a specific purpose
fitful
adj.
Not steady; irregular
incite
verb
To encourage or stir up
induce
verb
To cause something to happen
infelicity
noun
Unsuitable or inappropriate expression or action
intelligible
adj.
Able to be understood
makeshift
adj.
Serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being
onetime
adj.
Occurring, done, or used only once
opportunistic
adj.
Taking advantage of situations for personal benefit, often without considering ethics or principles
plausible
adj.
Seeming probable or reasonable, but not necessarily true
posturing
verb
Behaving in a way intended to impress or mislead others
potent
adj.
Having great power or influence
redundant
adj.
Not needed or more than necessary
sacrosanct
adj.
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with
shrewd
adj.
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
unadorned
adj.
Lacking embellishment or decoration
valedictory
adj.
Relating to a farewell
warranted
adj.
Justified or necessary
wistful
adj.
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing