500 Common GRE Words Flashcards

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What does 'abase' mean?

to humble; to disgrace (correct)

to reduce in amount

to make impure

to increase in power

What is the definition of 'abate'?

to announce formally

to reduce in amount, degree or severity (correct)

to reject

to leave secretly

Which of the following best describes 'abdicating'?

to abandon formally

to give up a position, right or power (correct)

to annoy or provoke

to combine or mix

What does 'aberrant' refer to?

deviating from what is normal or expected Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'abeyance'?

temporary suppression or suspension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following means 'to reject or abandon formally'?

abjure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abscond' mean?

to leave secretly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abstaining' imply?

to choose not to do something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abstemious' mean?

moderate in appetite Signup and view all the answers

Define 'abyss'.

an extremely deep hole Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'accretion'?

a gradual growth in size; an increase in amount Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acidulous' mean?

sour in taste or manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'acme'?

the highest point; the summit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adulterate' mean?

to make impure Signup and view all the answers

Define 'advocate'.

to speak in favor of Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'aerie'?

a nest built high in the air Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aesthetic' mean?

concerning the appreciation of beauty Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'affected'?

phony; artificial Signup and view all the answers

Define 'aggrandize'.

to increase in power, influence and reputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'alacrity' refer to?

speed or quickness Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'alleviate'?

to make more bearable Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amalgamate' mean?

to combine; to mix together Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ambiguous'?

doubtful or uncertain; can be interpreted several ways Signup and view all the answers

Define 'ameliorate'.

to make better; to improve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amortize' mean?

to diminish by installment payments Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'amulet'?

an ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anachronism' refer to?

something out of place in time Signup and view all the answers

Define 'analgesia'.

a lessening of pain without loss of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'analogous'?

similar or alike in some way; equivalent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anodyne' mean?

something that calms or soothes pain Signup and view all the answers

Define 'anomaly'.

deviation from what is normal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'antagonize' mean?

to annoy or provoke to anger Signup and view all the answers

What is 'antipathy'?

extreme dislike Signup and view all the answers

Define 'apathy'.

lack of interest or emotion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'apocryphal' mean?

of questionable authority or authenticity Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'apostate'?

one who renounces a religious faith Signup and view all the answers

Define 'approbation'.

approval or praise Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arbitrary' mean?

determined by chance or impulse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arbitrate' mean?

to judge a dispute between two opposing parties Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'archaic'?

ancient; old-fashioned Signup and view all the answers

Define 'ardor'.

intense and passionate feelings Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arrogate' mean?

to claim without justification Signup and view all the answers

What does 'articulate' mean?

able to speak clearly and expressively Signup and view all the answers

What does 'assail' mean?

to attack; to assault Signup and view all the answers

Define 'assuage'.

to make something unpleasant less severe Signup and view all the answers

What does 'attenuate' mean?

to reduce in force or degree; to weaken Signup and view all the answers

What does 'audacious' mean?

fearless and daring Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'augury'?

a prophecy; a prediction of events Signup and view all the answers

Define 'august'.

dignified; grandiose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'austere' mean?

severe or stern in appearance; undecorated Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'axiom'?

premise; postulate; self-evident truth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'banal' mean?

predictable; cliché; boring Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'belfry'?

a bell tower; the room in which the bell is hung Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bevy' mean?

a group Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bifurcate' mean?

to divide into two parts Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bilk' mean?

to cheat; to defraud Signup and view all the answers

What is 'blight'?

to afflict; to destroy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Abase: To humble or disgrace oneself.
Abate: Refers to the reduction in amount, degree, or severity of something.
Abdicate: The act of giving up a position, right, or power.
Aberrant: Describes something that deviates from the norm or expected behavior.
Abeyance: Indicates a temporary suppression or suspension of an activity or right.
Abjure: To formally reject or abandon a belief or claim.
Abscond: The action of leaving secretly, often to avoid detection.
Abstain: Choosing not to participate in an activity or action.
Abstemious: Characterized by moderation in appetite or consumption.
Abyss: A term for an extremely deep hole or void.
Accretion: Represents gradual growth in size or an increase in quantity.
Acidulous: A description of something slightly sour in taste or manner.
Acme: The highest point or peak of something; the pinnacle of success.
Adulterate: The process of making something impure or contaminated.
Advocate: To actively support or speak in favor of an idea or cause.
Aerie: A high nest or elevated dwelling, often associated with birds of prey.
Aesthetic: Related to the appreciation of beauty and artistic taste.
Affected: Indicates a lack of authenticity; phony or artificial behavior.
Aggrandize: The act of increasing one's power, influence, or reputation.
Alacrity: Signifies speed or quickness in action or response.
Alleviate: To make burdens or pain more bearable or manageable.
Amalgamate: To combine several elements into a single entity.
Ambiguous: Refers to statements or ideas that are doubtful or open to multiple interpretations.
Ameliorate: The act of improving or making something better.
Amortize: To reduce a debt or obligation through installment payments over time.
Amulet: A charm worn to guard against evil or misfortune.
Anachronism: Something that is out of its correct historical time period.
Analgesia: A state where pain is lessened without loss of consciousness.
Analogous: Similar or comparable in certain aspects or functions.
Anodyne: Refers to an item or action that alleviates pain.
Anomaly: A deviation from the usual or expected type or form.
Antagonize: To provoke someone into a reaction, often anger.
Antipathy: A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.
Apathy: A state marked by lack of interest or emotional response.
Apocryphal: Describes something of doubtful authenticity or unverified truth.
Apostate: Someone who renounces a religious belief or faith.
Approbation: A term for approval or praise.
Arbitrary: Decisions or actions based on random choice rather than reasoned thought.
Arbitrate: To officially resolve a dispute between conflicting parties.
Archaic: Describes something ancient or outdated in style or function.
Ardor: Intense feelings or passion towards a subject.
Arrogate: To claim something as one's own without justification.
Articulate: The ability to speak clearly and expressively.
Assail: To attack someone or something physically or verbally.
Assuage: To lessen the severity or intensity of something unpleasant.
Attenuate: To weaken or diminish in strength or force.
Audacious: Denotes fearlessness and daring behavior.
Augury: The practice of predicting future events or outcomes.
August: Characterized by dignity, grandeur, or majesty.
Austere: Appearing severe or strict in manner; lacking decoration or luxury.
Axiom: A statement regarded as self-evident truth or principle.
Banal: Refers to something that is overly predictable, clichéd, or boring.
Belfry: The structure that houses a bell, typically a tower.
Bevy: A term for a group, especially of birds or people.
Bifurcate: To split into two branches or forks.
Bilk: To cheat or defraud someone of money.
Blight: To cause harm or destruction; often used in a detrimental context.

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