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GRE Hit Parade Set 3 (words left out)
words missing from the GRE Hit Parade Group 3
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Post-Graduate
10/04/2009

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Term
amalgamate
Definition
(verb)
to combine several elements into a whole
(noun form: amalgamation)
Term
germane
Definition
(adj)
relevant to the subject at hand; appropriate in subject matter.
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imperturbable
Definition
(adj)
marked by extreme calm, impassivity and steadiness.
Term
implacable
Definition
(adj)
not capable of being appeased or significantly changed
Term
mendacity
Definition
(noun)
the condition of being untruthful; dishonesty
(adj. form mendacious)
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meticulous
Definition
(adj)
characterized by extreme care and precision; attentive to detail.
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obdurate
Definition
(adj)
unyielding; hardhearted; intractable.
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obsequious
Definition
(adj)
exhibiting a fawning attentiveness.
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opprobrium
Definition
(noun)
disgrace; contempt; scorn
Term
pedantic
Definition
(adj)
overly concerned with the trivial details of learning or education; show-offish about one's knowledge.
Term
pervasive
Definition
(adj)
having the tendency to permeate or spread throughout.
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pirate
Definition
(verb)
to illegally use or reproduce.
Term
polemical
Definition
(adj)
controversial; argumentative
Term
rancorous
Definition
(adj)
characterized by bitter, long-lasting resentment.
noun form: rancor
Term
rhetoric
Definition
(noun)
the art or study of effective use of language for communication and persuasion.
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salubrious
Definition
(adj)
promoting health or well-being
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solvent
Definition
(adj)
able to meet financial obligations; able to dissolve another substance.
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succinct
Definition
(adj)
brief; concise.
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