1000 frequent GRE words
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GRE Frequent - Set 9
(30 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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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. |