GRE Word List

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

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primogeniture

the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents


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WordMeaning
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps