GRE Word List

ABSTRACT

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derangedmentally unsound : crazy
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration