GRE Word List

This is a list of approximately 4,800 words commonly used in the GRE.

Today's GRE Word is

fortitude

strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage


Random words
WordMeaning
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
retortto pay or hurl back : return
primto give a prim or demure expression to
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease