Gre Vocab Review Test 4

Front 1

parsimonious

Back 1

very unwilling to spend money

sentence:
the company is parsimonious with employee benefits

Front 2

paltry

Back 2

very small or too small amount

sentence:
they're offering a paltry salary for the position.

Front 3

prudent

Back 3

having or showing careful good judgement

sentence:

he always listened to her prudent advice

Front 4

prodigal

Back 4

carelessly an foolishly spending money, time, etc.

sentence:

a prodigal spender

Front 5

suffuse

Back 5

to spread over or fill something

sentence:
morning light suffused the room

Front 6

leaven

Back 6

something that makes a situation or mood less serious

sentence:

a serious book that includes a few humorous stories as leaven

Front 7

singular

Back 7

better or greater than what is usual or normal

sentence:
the singular beauty of the landscape.

Front 8

subjugate

Back 8

to defeat and gain control of someone/something by the use of force

sentence:

the emperors armies subjugated the surrounding lands

Front 9

invidious

Back 9

unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people. cause harm or resentment

sentence:
The boss made invidious distinctions between employees.

Front 10

abhorrent

Back 10

causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred

Front 11

congenial

Back 11

suitable or appropriate, pleasant and enjoyable

very friendly

sentence:
a congenial host

Front 12

irresolute

Back 12

not certain about what to do

sentence:
he has been criticized as an irresolute leader

Front 13

vacillate

Back 13

to repeatedly change your opinions or desires

sentence:
she has vacillated on this issue

Front 14

dogmatic

Back 14

disapproving : expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted

sentence:
she has become so dogmatic lately that arguing with her is pointless.