GRE Vocab

• - causing delay
• -procrastinating

to store away

• 1 a : a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements b : a secure place of storage
• 2 : something hidden or stored in a cache

to take back

• verb (used with object)
• 1.to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
• 2.to invalidate (an act, measure, etc.) by a later action or a higher authority.

to save money

• boisterous and defiant
• * typically denoting a person's attitude

• : marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous <obstreperous merriment>
• 2 : stubbornly resistant to control : unruly

thoughtful consideration

with vengeance

• noun
• 1.(in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries.
• 2.an act or instance of retaliation.
• 3.the action or practice of using force, short of war, against another nation, to secure redress of agrievance.
• 4.the forcible seizure of property or subjects in retaliation.

praises

• 1 obsolete : proof
• 2 a : an act of approving formally or officially b : commendation, praise

refers to food that cause a puckery sensation in the mouth

• : causing contraction of soft organic tissues : styptic, puckery <astringent lotions> <an astringent fruit>
• 2 : suggestive of an astringent effect upon tissue : rigidly severe : austere <dry astringent comments>; also : pungent, caustic

weaken

: lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated

lazy

adjective

1.without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.

2.lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow.

thoroughly mixed together

1.Biology . corresponding in structure because of a common origin.

• similar
• 1.corresponding in form, nature, or character; similar.
• 2.compliant; obedient; submissive: a conformable disposition.
• 3.Geology . of or pertaining to an unbroken sequence of strata or beds, characteristic of uninterrupted deposition.

very happy

• 1 : an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
• 2 a : a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

b : a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things 3 often capitalized : the final assumption of Christians into heaven during the end-time according to Christian theology

very happy

using good judgement

adjective \ˈä-nə-rəs, ˈō-\

• 1 : involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome <an onerous task>
• 2 : having legal obligations that outweigh the advantages <an onerous contract>

• -finicky
• -strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
• -precise, demanding

burdensome

intentional exaggerations

forewarnings

• something that foreshadows a coming event : omen, sign
• 2 : prophetic indication or significance

omens

literary comparisons

out of chronological order

not harmful or injurious

highly sociable

single-mindedly devoted to ease and pleasure

to beguile, or fool, people who are "by no means stupid," the reasoning has to be false but seem plausible.

• 1 obsolete : showy
• 2 : having deceptive attraction or allure
• 3 : having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic <specious reasoning>

uncertain or hesitant

naive or innocent

• 1.free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere.
• 2.artless; innocent; naive.

convince

• a : to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax <had to cajole them into going>
• b : to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion <cajoled money from his parents>

diverse or varied

abstruse or difficult to understand

• a : designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone <a body of esoteric legal doctrine — B. N. Cardozo>
• b : requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group <esoteric terminology>; broadly : difficult to understand <esoteric subjects>
• 2 a : limited to a small circle <engaging in esoteric pursuits> b : private, confidential <an esoteric purpose>
• 3 : of special, rare, or unusual interest <esoteric building materials>

to prevent or make unnecessary

: to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action)

• pleading objection
• verb (used with object)
• 1.to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
• 2.Obsolete . to show.

heterogeneous mixture, messiness

abundance

wavered, staggering

wavered

• 1 a : to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated b : to be or live in a state of depression or decreasing vitality
• 2 a : to become dispirited b : to suffer neglect <the bill languished in the Senate for eight months>
• 3 : to assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy

delet=delete

causing damage

impaired

• a : settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions b : something intermediate between or blending qualities of two different things
• 2 : a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial <a compromise of principles>

flawless, perfect

inventive or ingenious

• : of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
• 2 : having qualities of eloquence, ingenuity, or thievishness attributed to the god Mercury or to the influence of the planet Mercury
• 3 : characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood <a mercurial temper>
• 4 : of, relating to, containing, or caused by mercury

• accuracy in details
• 1.strict observance of promises, duties, etc.: a servant's fidelity.
• 2.loyalty: fidelity to one's country.
• 3.conjugal faithfulness.4.adherence to fact or detail.
• 5.accuracy; exactness: The speech was transcribed with great fidelity.

exact measurements

skillful, dexterous

lively or unpredictable

• increase or expansion
• "breast augmentation"

diminishing or loss

a decrease

to appease

: to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease

to flood

• 1.to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.
• 2.to overwhelm: inundated with letters of protest.

to drink excessively

boisterously festive

active during the day

something that departs from what is normal

a repetition

journey

ceremonial procession

dishonest

: given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth <mendacious tales of his adventures>

not taking seriously

secretly

• : done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
• 2 : acting or doing something clandestinely : stealthy <a surreptitious glance>

clear and direct

circulate

naive and easily convinced

without reason

holy

contractual obligation

• an act of stipulating
• 2 : something stipulated; especially : a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument — stip·u·la·to·ry adjective

offense at

justification

inclination

a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something: a penchant for outdoor sports.

inclincation

• 1.a natural inclination or tendency: a propensity to drink too much.
• 2.Obsolete . favorable disposition or partiality.

appearance

agreement

• 2.accordance in opinion; agreement: With the concurrence of several specialists, our doctor recommended surgery.
• 3.cooperation, as of agents or causes; combined action or effort.
• 4.simultaneous occurrence; coincidence: the concurrence of several unusual events.
• 5.Geometry . a point that is in three or more lines simultaneously.

quirk

• 1.a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect:an all-too-human foible.
• 2.the weaker part of a sword blade, between the middle and the point ( opposed to forte ).

respectful submission or yielding

to prevent

to prevent

to make worse

predict

• 1 : something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
• 2 : an intuition or feeling of what is going to happen in the future
• 3 archaic : prognostication

• lessen
• 1.to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
• 2.to make less severe: to mitigate a punishment.
• 3.to make (a person, one's state of mind, disposition, etc.) milder or more gentle; mollify; appease.verb (used without object)
• 4.to become milder; lessen in severity.

• false
• 1.apparently good or right though lacking real merit; superficially pleasing or plausible: specious arguments.
• 2.pleasing to the eye but deceptive.

easy to understand

stealthily harmful

just beginning

to criticize

to reprove or find fault with; rebuke; censure; blame.

belittle, depreciate, lower estimation of

not having the appearance of truth or credibility

out of place, in appropriate, not harmonious, inconsistent in character

never known before or experienced

exaggerated assumption of dignity or importance

impulsive and often rashly, unpredictable, extra chivalrous/romantic

slander, defamation, to inure reputation

alternating, interchange, change phases or conditions

outrageously disgraceful or shameful

wastefully or recklessly extravagant

deserving praise, commendable

person adhering to the book and not commonsense, to make an inappropriate display of learning

to produce, cause, give rise to

pertaining to practical view or consideration

lasting a short time, transitory

concise, expressing in few words

to vilify, to challenge as false, to attack

1: to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity <impugned the defendant's character>

a job needing little work that yields good profit

deny, dispute, contradict

forcible restraint, threat, compulsion by threat or force

exuberance, high spirits, overflow

uncertain, unstable, dependent on circumstances beyond one's control

to render perplexed, puzzled

worthy of esteem, deserving respect or admiration

unreasonable, unsupported, capricious.

subject to individual will or judgment w/o restriction

agreeable pungent or sharp in taste.

agreeably stimulating, interesting.

provocative, striking

full of complaints

admirable

unfaithful, cowardly

• 1: crying for mercy : cowardly
• 2: unfaithful to duty or allegiance

represent, portray

accustomed to accepting something undesireable

censoring

morally instructing

archaic a : build b : establish

2 : to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift; also : enlighten, inform

exemption from punishment, immunity from detrimental effects

able to be touched

consisting of dust or powder

amiable, friendly

incriminate

disciplined, punished

exonerate, to clear from guilt

To show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrong doing

approval, praise

a ceremonial embrace, an award

abusive speech

abusive speech

cures all

greedy

lazy

poor

songs of praise

undeveloped

pampered

to put up with

pampered

cowardly, easily frightened

catastrophic

to put down or demean

to elaborate

likely

to appeal to what someone wants without sincerity

• calm or unable to be upset
• without passion

to brag

insolvent, penniless

myopic, stubborn, narrowminded

ordinary

overused

whims

without preporation

melodramatic

slight difference

unfortunate, unlucky

inconsistent

very skillful

brave

alleviating pain

dizzying, whirling, spinning, vertigo

enjoy conversation

lacking in purpose

thoughtful

to give off an odor

to contradict

to catch sight of

bitter sentiments

gruff, abrupt in manner

falsely sentimental

cheerfull, optomistic

• licentious or dissolute people
• shamelessly immoral or dissipated, recklessly prodigal or extravagant.

tremulous, fearful or hesitant

• to quench thirst
• alleviate, lessen

to fill a need, alleviate, lessen

satisfy in regards to food, not water

to overindulge

to overindulge

sharpen, intensify

flatters or hangers-on

flatterers, brown nosers

beginner, initiate, novice

approval

hidden

to think about

to sit on or dwell

pointed or articulate

concise, sententious

lacking appropriate gravity

pointless, unoriginal, banal