GRE Word List

MAGNITUDE

great size or extent

The meaning of the word magnitude is great size or extent.

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WordMeaning
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
direexciting horror
queryquestion
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
countenancelook
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted