1000 frequent GRE words
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GRE Frequent - Set 36
(30 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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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 |