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GRE Set T
20 GRE Words
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Language - English
Graduate
07/07/2013

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Term
Aesthetic
Definition
Pertaining to a sense or love of beauty
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Astringent
Definition
Harshly biting; severe; pungent
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Censure
Definition
A formal criticism or intense disapproval
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Correlate
Definition
To establish an orderly connection
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Derogatory
Definition
Lessening the reputation of a person or thing; disparaging
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Effontery
Definition
Shameless and presumptuous behavior
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Exacerbate
Definition
To intensify bitterness or violence
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Fiasco
Definition
A complete and utter failure
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Hapless
Definition
Unlucky; luckless; unfortunate
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Indelible
Definition
Marks that cannot be erased or removed
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Invective
Definition
Violent denunciation, censure, or abuse
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Macabre
Definition
Gruesome and horrifying; horrible
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Obsolete
Definition
No longer in use; outmoded or old-fashioned
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Persevere
Definition
To persist; to continue despite discouragement
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Prerequisite
Definition
Adj: Required beforehand; N: Something required beforehand
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Ramify
Definition
To divide or spread out into branches
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Rhetoric
Definition
Effective and persuasive use of language; oratory
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Substantiation
Definition
Proof; evidence
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Tyranny
Definition
Arbitrary or unrestrained abuse of power; oppressive government
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Wane
Definition
To gradually decrease; to lessen
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