Khan Academy GRE Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does the word 'anomaly' mean?

Something that is usual or expected

A person or thing that is mysterious

Something that is unusual or unexpected (correct)

A strong feeling of interest

What type of answers do politicians often provide?

equivocal

What is the meaning of 'lucid'?

very clear and easy to understand

What does it mean to 'precipitate' something?

to cause something to happen quickly or suddenly Signup and view all the answers

What can a massage do to soreness?

assuage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'erudite' mean?

having or showing great knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What type of terms are 'opaque'?

not able to be seen through; not easily understood Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 'prodigal' person?

wastefully extravagant Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'enigma'?

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fervid' describe?

intensely enthusiastic or passionate Signup and view all the answers

What action does 'placate' refer to?

make (someone) less angry or hostile Signup and view all the answers

What is 'zeal'?

a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'abstain'?

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something Signup and view all the answers

What do 'audacious' initiatives represent?

the willingness to take bold risks Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'desiccate' something?

remove the moisture from (something) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 'gullible' person?

easily persuaded to believe something Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'laudable' goal?

deserving praise and commendation Signup and view all the answers

Who is a 'pedant'?

a person who makes an excessive display of learning Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'vacillate'?

to waver between opinions or actions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adulterate' mean?

to make (something) impure or weaker Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone is 'capricious'?

given to sudden changes of mood or behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'engender' something?

to produce, cause, or give rise to something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'homogeneous' mean?

of the same or similar kind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'loquacious' indicate?

tending to talk a great deal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pragmatic' mean?

dealing with problems in a reasonable and logical way Signup and view all the answers

What does 'volatile' mean?

likely to change rapidly and unpredictably Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Flashcards Study Notes

Anomaly / Anomalous: Refers to something unusual or unexpected; can indicate a deviation from the norm, exemplified by a student's poor test performance despite good previous grades.
Equivocal: Describes statements or answers that are not easily understood or explained, often used in political contexts to reflect ambiguity.
Lucid: Signifies clarity and ease of understanding; a lucid lecture allows students to comprehend complex concepts effectively.
Precipitate: Means to cause an event to happen suddenly; unforeseen costs can quickly lead to a budget crisis.
Assuage: Involves making an unpleasant feeling less intense; a massage can assuage muscle soreness.
Erudite: Characterizes someone with great knowledge; literature can often be more erudite than entertaining for high school students.
Opaque: Describes something that cannot be seen through or easily understood; medical jargon often includes opaque terms that confuse laypeople.
Prodigal: Refers to being wastefully extravagant; a prodigal prince is often depicted as lavishly spending and organizing costly events.
Enigma: Identifies a person or thing that is mysterious or puzzling; the cause of cancer remains an enigma for scientists pursuing a cure.
Fervid: Signifies intense enthusiasm or passion; children often show fervid interest in topics like superheroes.
Placate: To lessening someone's anger or hostility; strategies like giving a pacifier to a baby can effectively placate them.
Zeal: Represents strong interest or enthusiasm; a zeal for conquest can drive leaders to expand their territories.
Abstain: Refers to restraining from doing or enjoying something; doctors commonly advise patients to abstain from smoking.
Audacious: Indicates a willingness to take bold risks or a lack of respect; an audacious CEO may implement risky initiatives, whereas audacious remarks can lead to consequences for students.
Desiccate: Means to remove moisture from something; excessive heat can desiccate even the hardiest plants.
Gullible: Describes someone easily persuaded to believe something; gullible children may be deceived by siblings' false promises.
Laudable: Refers to actions that deserve praise; initiatives like affordable healthcare reflect laudable goals.
Pedant: Characterizes a person who displays excessive learning; a pedantic professor may enforce strict academic requirements, such as speaking in Latin.
Vacillate: Describes waver between opinions or actions; students often vacillate among majors before settling on a direction.
Adulterate: Means to make something impure or weaker by adding inferior substances; chefs prefer fresh ingredients and avoid adulterating their dishes with canned ones.
Capricious: Denotes sudden mood or behavior changes; a capricious boss may fluctuate between rewarding employees and terminating positions.
Engender: Refers to producing or causing something; political debates often engender controversy.
Homogeneous: Describes things that are of the same or similar kind; true homogeneous cultures are rare due to increasing social diversity.
Loquacious: Signifies a tendency to talk excessively; loquacious professors are known for lengthy lectures.
Pragmatic: Relates to handling problems in practical ways rather than depending solely on theories; pragmatic approaches in politics can face challenges due to complexity.
Volatile: Describes a tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably; this can pertain to political climates or emotional states.

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