GRE Word List
Prepare for GRE using this word list containing over 4880 frequently used words.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accretion | growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete |
| braid | plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair) |
| clasp | hold firmly within arms |
| determinate | having a fixed order of procedure; precisely defined; invariable; fixed; conclusive; final |
| evince | show clearly |
| galaxy | large isolated system of stars, such as the Milky Way; collection of brilliant personalities |
| gleam | brief flash of light; glow; V. |
| igneous | produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite |
| impotent | weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power |
| incubus | burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus |
| interloper | intruder; one who interferes |
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| intrepid | fearless |
| nip | snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill |
| paean | song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory |
| podium | pedestal; raised platform |
| reminiscence | recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past |
| scapegoat | someone who bears the blame for others; whipping boy; CF. escape+goat |
| sedate | composed (with no excitement); grave; V: administer a sedative to; CF. sedative |
| touchy | oversensitive; easily offended; irasible; delicate; needing delicate handling; Ex. touchy situation |
| usury | lending money at illegal high rates of interest |
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