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GRE Frequent - Set 9

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
boorish
adj.
Rude and insensitive
brook
noun
A small stream
circumspect
adj.
Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences
comity
noun
Mutual courtesy and respectful behavior among individuals or groups.
commensurate
adj.
Corresponding in size or degree
cordial
adj.
Warm and friendly
deleterious
adj.
Causing harm or damage
dichotomy
noun
A division into two contrasting or opposing parts
edify
verb
To improve someone morally or intellectually
elicit
verb
To draw out or bring forth
erudite
adj.
Having or showing great knowledge or learning
fecund
adj.
Capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth
feeble
adj.
Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
felicitous
adj.
Well-suited or appropriate
forbear
verb
To refrain from doing something
haphazard
adj.
Lacking any obvious organization or order
hodgepodge
noun
A mixture of different things
impede
verb
To slow down or block the progress of something
impetuous
adj.
Acting quickly and without thought or care
irascible
adj.
Easily angered or quick-tempered
mercenary
noun
A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
meticulous
adj.
Showing great attention to detail
mordant
adj.
Having a sharp or critical quality, often in humor
outstrip
verb
To exceed or surpass
precarious
adj.
Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
quirky
adj.
Unconventionally strange or unique
repudiate
verb
To reject or refuse to accept something
tact
noun
Skill in dealing with others or handling difficult situations
trifling
adj.
Of very little importance or value
turbulent
adj.
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.