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GRE Frequent - Set 7

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
appease
verb
To calm or pacify someone, often by giving in to their demands.
arbitrary
adj.
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
archaic
adj.
Old and no longer in use
clamorous
adj.
Making a loud and confused noise
dearth
noun
A scarcity or lack of something
explicable
adj.
Able to be explained or accounted for
hyperbole
noun
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
immutable
adj.
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed
indefatigable
adj.
Persisting tirelessly
indolent
adj.
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion
insular
adj.
Having a narrow or isolated viewpoint
intransigent
adj.
Unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something
intrepid
adj.
Fearless and adventurous
irreverent
adj.
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously
loathe
verb
To feel intense dislike or disgust for
malign
verb
To speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner
malleable
adj.
Easily shaped or bent
neophyte
noun
A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief
plastic
noun
A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded.
platitude
noun
A remark or statement that is overused and lacks originality
prescient
adj.
Having knowledge of events before they happen
pristine
adj.
In its original condition; unspoiled
reproach
verb
To express disapproval or disappointment
robust
adj.
Strong and healthy; Able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions
salubrious
adj.
Promoting health or well-being
sanction
noun
A penalty for disobeying a rule or law
sedulous
adj.
Showing dedication and diligence
soporific
adj.
Causing sleepiness or drowsiness
stern
adj.
Serious and strict, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
tendentious
adj.
Expressing a particular point of view, especially a controversial one