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GRE Selected - Frequent 2
(304 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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consider | verb | To think about carefully |
minute | noun | A period of time equal to sixty seconds |
accord | noun | An agreement or harmony between people or groups. |
evident | adj. | Easily seen or understood; obvious. |
practice | noun | The act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill |
intend | verb | To have a plan or purpose in mind |
concern | verb | To relate to or be about something |
commit | verb | To carry out or perpetrate a mistake, crime, or immoral act |
issue | noun | An important topic or problem for debate or discussion |
approach | verb | To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time |
establish | verb | To set up or create |
utter | verb | To say something or to make a sound with one's voice |
conduct | verb | To organize and carry out |
engage | verb | To occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention). |
scarce | adj. | Insufficient for the demand; not readily available. |
policy | noun | A course of action adopted and pursued by a government, party, ruler, or organization. |
straight | adj. | Extending or moving uniformly in one direction without a curve or bend. |
stock | noun | A supply or quantity of something available for use |
apparent | adj. | Clearly visible or understood; obvious |
property | noun | A thing or things owned by someone |
concept | noun | An idea or mental image which corresponds to some distinct entity or class of entities. |
court | noun | An area designated for playing a game such as tennis or basketball |
appoint | verb | To assign a job or position to someone |
passage | noun | A way through which one can pass |
vain | adj. | Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth. |
instance | noun | An example or single occurrence of something |
coast | noun | The land next to the sea |
project | verb | To estimate or forecast something based on current trends or data |
commission | noun | A group of people officially charged with a particular function. |
constant | adj. | Happening continuously over a period of time; unchanging |
circumstances | noun | Conditions or facts affecting a situation |
constitute | verb | To make up or form something |
level | noun | A specific height or layer |
affect | verb | To influence or make a difference to |
institute | noun | An organization created for a specific purpose, often educational or research-based |
appeal | verb | To make a serious or urgent request |
generate | verb | To produce or create something |
theory | noun | A system of ideas intended to explain something |
range | noun | The extent or scope of something |
campaign | noun | A series of activities designed to achieve a goal, often in politics or business |
league | noun | A group of sports teams that compete against each other |
labor | noun | Work, especially physical work |
grant | verb | To agree to give or allow something requested |
dwell | verb | To live or stay as a permanent resident |
entertain | verb | To amuse or provide enjoyment |
contract | verb | To become smaller or shorter by drawing together; shrink. |
yield | verb | To produce or provide |
wander | verb | To walk around without a specific destination or purpose |
insist | verb | To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal |
knight | noun | A medieval soldier of high rank |
convince | verb | To persuade someone to do something or to believe that something is true |
inspire | verb | To fill with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. |
skill | noun | The ability to do something well |
harry | verb | To persistently carry out attacks or harassment |
financial | adj. | Related to money or how money is managed |
reflect | verb | To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image |
furnish | verb | To provide or supply with furniture or equipment |
compel | verb | To force or drive someone to do something |
venture | noun | A risky or daring undertaking or journey |
territory | noun | An area of land that is under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state. |
undertake | verb | To commit to and begin a task |
majority | noun | The greater number or part of something |
assert | verb | To state something confidently and forcefully |
crew | noun | A group of people working together, especially one that runs an airplane or large vessel. |
chamber | noun | A room used for a special or official purpose, or a group of people who form (part of) a legislature |
humble | adj. | Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance |
scheme | noun | A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular goal |
despair | noun | The complete loss or absence of hope |
tide | noun | The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun |
attitude | noun | A settled way of thinking or feeling about something |
justify | verb | To show or prove to be right or reasonable |
merit | noun | The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward |
notion | noun | An idea or belief |
scale | noun | A series of marks or points at known intervals used to measure distances or quantities |
formal | adj. | Following rules of convention or etiquette |
persist | verb | To continue firmly or obstinately |
contempt | noun | The feeling that something or someone is worthless or beneath consideration |
tour | noun | A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited |
plead | verb | To make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something. |
weigh | verb | To determine the weight of something |
mode | noun | A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done. |
distinction | noun | A difference or contrast between similar things or people. |
inclined | adj. | Having a tendency or preference |
attribute | noun | A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something. |
exert | verb | To apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality) |
oppress | verb | To keep someone in hardship or subjection, especially by the unjust exercise of authority. |
stake | noun | A strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground |
toil | verb | To work extremely hard or incessantly |
perish | verb | To die, especially in a violent or sudden way |
rail | noun | A bar or series of bars, typically fixed on upright supports, serving as part of a fence or barrier or used to hang things on. |
boast | verb | To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. |
bestow | verb | To give or present something as a gift or honor |
notwithstanding | prep. | In spite of |
lofty | adj. | Very high or tall |
multitude | noun | A large number or amount of something. |
steep | adj. | Having a sharp inclination; precipitous. |
heed | verb | To pay attention to |
apt | adj. | Suitable or appropriate for the circumstances |
esteem | verb | To regard highly or favorably |
credible | adj. | Able to be believed; convincing |
provoke | verb | To stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone |
tread | verb | To walk in a specific way |
fare | verb | To perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period |
perpetual | adj. | Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping |
decree | noun | An official order issued by a legal authority |
derived | verb | To obtain something from a source or origin |
substantial | adj. | Of considerable importance, size, or worth |
frontier | noun | A border between two countries. |
cite | verb | To mention or refer to as evidence or support |
warrant | noun | A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action. |
sob | verb | To cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps |
rider | noun | A person who rides something, such as a horse or bicycle. |
dense | adj. | Closely compacted in substance. |
afflict | verb | To cause pain or suffering to; to distress |
flourish | verb | To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way |
ordain | verb | To officially make someone a priest or minister |
gravity | noun | The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass |
suspended | verb | Temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force |
retort | verb | To reply sharply or angrily |
jet | noun | A rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening |
bolt | noun | A metal pin or bar, in particular |
assent | verb | To agree or approve |
purse | noun | A small bag used for carrying money and personal items |
plus | prep. | Added to |
proceeding | noun | A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end |
siege | noun | A military operation where forces surround a place to force surrender |
extravagant | adj. | Spending more money than is necessary or wise; wasteful |
throng | noun | A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals |
exploit | verb | To use something to your advantage, often unfairly or unethically |
exertion | noun | Physical or mental effort |
endow | verb | To provide with a quality, ability, or asset |
imposed | verb | To force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place. |
humiliate | verb | To make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for oneself |
suffrage | noun | The right to vote in political elections |
ensue | verb | To happen or occur afterward or as a result |
gale | noun | A very strong wind |
muse | verb | To think deeply about something |
intrigue | verb | To arouse the curiosity or interest by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; captivate |
indication | noun | A sign or piece of information that suggests something. |
wont | noun | A habitual way of doing something |
tract | noun | An area of land or water |
impel | verb | To drive or urge someone to do something |
latitude | noun | The distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees |
vacate | verb | To leave a place that one currently occupies |
undertaking | noun | A task or project, especially one that is large or difficult |
slay | verb | To kill someone or something, especially in a violent way |
predecessor | noun | A person who held a job or position before someone else. |
delicacy | noun | A rare or expensive food item that is considered highly desirable |
forsake | verb | To abandon or leave someone or something |
beseech | verb | To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. |
philosophical | adj. | Relating to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence |
grove | noun | A small group of trees |
device | noun | A machine or tool made for a specific purpose |
pomp | noun | A showy display or ceremony |
entreat | verb | To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something. |
impart | verb | To give or bestow information or knowledge |
proceeds | noun | Money obtained from an event or activity |
clad | adj. | Dressed or covered in a particular type of clothing or material |
contrived | adj. | Artificial or forced |
venerable | adj. | Deserving respect because of age, wisdom, or character |
restrained | adj. | Characterized by moderation or holding back |
manifestation | noun | A clear sign or indication of something |
insurgent | noun | A person who rises in opposition to authority. |
ratify | verb | To officially approve or confirm |
stump | noun | The base part of a tree remaining after the trunk has been cut down |
imposing | adj. | Impressive in appearance or size |
mortify | verb | To cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed |
ripple | verb | To form small waves or undulations |
premise | noun | A statement or idea that is accepted as true and is used as the basis for an argument or reasoning. |
caprice | noun | A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior. |
muster | verb | To gather or bring together |
cohere | verb | To stick together in a mass |
tribunal | noun | A court or assembly for judging or resolving disputes |
recovering | verb | To return to a normal state of health or strength |
conscientious | adj. | Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly |
conjure | verb | To call upon or bring into existence as if by magic |
edifice | noun | A large or impressive building |
pervade | verb | To spread through all parts of something |
repeal | verb | To officially cancel a law or regulation |
incidental | adj. | Happening as a minor part or result of something else |
usurp | verb | To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force. |
sentinel | noun | A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch. |
precision | noun | The quality of being exact and accurate |
depose | verb | To remove from office or power |
odium | noun | Widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions. |
precept | noun | A rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct. |
fray | verb | To unravel or become worn at the edge |
enduring | adj. | Lasting for a long time |
bland | adj. | Lacking strong flavor or taste |
suppliant | adj. | Humbly begging or asking for something |
rave | verb | To talk wildly or incoherently, as if one is delirious or insane |
monetary | adj. | Relating to money or currency |
headlong | adj. | Done without thinking or in a rush |
coax | verb | To persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be |
gaunt | adj. | Extremely thin and bony, often due to hunger or illness |
morbid | adj. | Having an unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects, especially death and disease. |
ranging | verb | To vary or extend between specified limits |
dogged | adj. | Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence. |
ebb | verb | To recede or diminish |
aide | noun | A person who assists another, especially in a professional or official capacity. |
recourse | noun | A source of help or solution in a difficult situation |
constrained | adj. | Restricted or limited in scope or extent. |
bate | verb | To moderate or restrain |
conceit | noun | Excessive pride in oneself |
rampart | noun | A defensive wall of a castle or city |
extort | verb | To obtain something through force or threats |
tarry | verb | To delay or be slow in going |
perpetrate | verb | To carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action |
luxuriant | adj. | Rich and profuse in growth; lush |
cant | noun | Language specific to a particular group, often difficult for outsiders to understand |
edict | noun | An official order or proclamation issued by an authority |
disconcert | verb | To unsettle or disturb someone's composure |
symmetry | noun | Balanced proportions or correspondence in size and shape on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane |
arbitrate | verb | To settle a dispute or a disagreement between parties |
cleave | verb | To split or divide something, especially along a natural line or grain |
append | verb | To add something as an attachment or supplement |
visage | noun | The face or facial expression |
horde | noun | A large group of people |
parable | noun | A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. |
foil | verb | To prevent someone's plan from succeeding |
grapple | verb | To struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or challenge |
gentry | noun | People of good social position, specifically the class below nobility in England |
pall | noun | A cloth spread over a coffin or a feeling of gloom |
projection | noun | An estimate or forecast of future events based on current data or trends |
prowess | noun | Exceptional skill or ability |
dingy | adj. | Gloomy and drab |
fortitude | noun | Courage in facing pain or adversity |
asunder | adv. | Into separate parts or pieces |
rout | verb | To defeat an enemy completely and force them to run away |
beguile | verb | To charm or enchant, often in a deceptive way |
purport | verb | To claim or appear to be something, often falsely |
deprave | verb | To make someone morally corrupt or wicked |
bequeath | verb | To leave personal property to someone after death |
vassal | noun | A person or country in a subordinate position to another |
outskirts | noun | The outer areas of a city or town |
bulwark | noun | A defensive wall or barrier |
swerve | verb | To change direction suddenly |
gird | verb | To encircle or bind with a belt or band |
betrothed | adj. | Engaged to be married |
advert | noun | A notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event. |
rudiment | noun | Basic principle or element |
deduce | verb | To arrive at a conclusion using reasoning |
halting | adj. | Hesitant or faltering |
ignominy | noun | Public shame or disgrace |
ideology | noun | A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. |
obtrude | verb | To impose oneself or one's ideas on others |
fresco | noun | A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries. |
dutiful | adj. | Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty |
parity | noun | Equality, especially in status or pay |
interminable | adj. | Endless or seemingly endless |
pillage | verb | To rob using violence, especially in wartime |
foreboding | noun | A strong feeling that something bad is going to happen. |
livelihood | noun | A means of securing the necessities of life |
stupendous | adj. | Extremely impressive or large |
chaff | noun | Husks of grains separated during threshing |
innate | adj. | Inborn; natural |
reverie | noun | A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts |
wrangle | verb | To argue or dispute |
crevice | noun | A narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall. |
plumb | verb | To measure the depth of something, often water |
chide | verb | To scold or rebuke someone gently |
seemly | adj. | Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste |
allay | verb | To reduce or diminish fear, worry, or suspicion. |
fitful | adj. | Not steady; irregular |
erode | verb | To wear away gradually by the action of water, wind, or ice |
unaffected | adj. | Not changed or influenced |
canto | noun | A section or division of a long poem |
teem | verb | To be full of or swarming with |
estrange | verb | To cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone else |
spat | noun | A minor argument or dispute |
warble | verb | To sing in a trilling or quavering voice |
mien | noun | A person's appearance or manner indicating their mood or character |
sate | verb | To satisfy fully |
constituency | noun | A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body. |
patrician | noun | A person of high social rank or nobility |
practitioner | noun | A person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine. |
ravel | verb | To untangle or disentangle |
infest | verb | To invade and live on, often causing damage |
actuate | verb | To cause a machine or device to operate |
convalesce | verb | To recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation |
demoralize | verb | To cause someone to lose confidence or hope |
waive | verb | To refrain from enforcing a rule or fee |
unwonted | adj. | Not usual or expected; unusual |
seethe | verb | To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger. |
scrutinize | verb | To examine closely and critically |
pique | verb | To stimulate interest or curiosity |
mite | noun | A small arachnid related to ticks, often found in soil, water, plants, or as parasites. |
uncouth | adj. | Lacking good manners or refinement |
expiate | verb | To make amends or reparation |
banter | noun | Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks |
bluster | verb | To talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect |
retainer | noun | A fee paid in advance to secure services |
subjugate | verb | To bring under control or domination |
fraught | adj. | Filled with something undesirable |
fissure | noun | A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth. |
knoll | noun | A small, rounded hill or mound |
blanch | verb | To make pale |
thrall | noun | A state of being under someone else's control |
disconsolate | adj. | Very unhappy and unable to be comforted |
impetus | noun | A force that makes something happen or happen more quickly |
imposition | noun | An unwelcome demand or burden |
auspices | noun | Support or guidance |
exploitation | noun | Unfair treatment for personal gain |
dint | noun | A force or power |