GRE Word List

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

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hypnosis

a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject


Random words
WordMeaning
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
solicitorone that solicits
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
lanknot well filled out : slender