Verbal Gre Study Words

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aberrant

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deviating from normal or correct.

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ambiguous

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vague; subject to more than one interpretation

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anomalous

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peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)

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antediluvian

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ancient; outmoded; (literally,before the flood)

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audacious

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extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)

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banal

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commonplace or trite (n: banality)

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barefaced

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unconcealed, shameless, or brazen

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caustic

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capable of dissolving by chemical action; highly critical: "His caustic remarks spoiled the mood of the party."

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complaisant

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willingly compliant or accepting of the status quo (n: complaisance)

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corporeal

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of or having to do with material, as opposed to spiritual; tangible. (In older writings, coeporeal could be a synonym for corporal. This usage is no longer common)

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corporal

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of the body: "corporal punishment." a non-commissioned officer ranked between a sergeant and a private.

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craven

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cowardly; a coward

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culpable

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deserving of blame (n: culpability)

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diffident

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lacking self-confidence, modest (n: diffidence)

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disabuse

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to free a person from falsehood or error: "We had to disabuse her of the notion that she was invited."

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disparaging

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belittling (n: disparagement. v. disparage)

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dispassionate

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calm; objective; unbiased

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dogged

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stubborn or determined: "Her dogged pursuit of the degree eventually paid off."

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dogmatic

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relying upon doctrine or dogma, as opposed to evidence

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eclectic

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selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources: "Many modern decorators prefer an eclectic style." (n: eclecticism)

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effluent

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the quality of flowing out. something that flows out, such as a stream from a river (n: effluence)

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emollient

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softening; something that softens

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endemic

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prevalent in or native to a certain region, locality, or people: "The disease was endemic to the region." Don't confuse this word with epidemic.

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ephemeral

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lasting for only a brief time, fleeting (n: ephemera)

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equivocal

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ambiguous; unclear; subject to more than one interpretation -- often intentionally so: "Republicans complained that Bill Clinton's answers were equivocal." (v. equivocate)

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erudite

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scholarly; displaying deep intensive learning. (n: erudition)

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esoteric

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intended for or understood by only a few: "The esoteric discussion confused some people." (n: esoterica)

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exorbitant

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exceeding customary or normal limits, esp. in quantity or price: "The cab fare was exorbitant."

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extant

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in existence, still existing: The only extant representative of that species."

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fervid, fervent

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highly emotional; hot: "The partisans displayed a fervent patriotism." (n: fervor)