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GRE Set C
20 GRE Words
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Language - English
Graduate
07/01/2013

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Term
Abdicate
Definition
To formally renounce a throne, a right, a power, a claim, or a responsibility
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Amiable
Definition
Friendly and pleasant; sociable
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Aversion
Definition
Strong dislike
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Coerce
Definition
To compel by force or intimidation
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Culpable
Definition
Deserving of blame; guilty
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Disabuse
Definition
To free someone from deception; to correct a misperception
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Emollient
Definition
Adj: Softening or soothing; N: a softening agent
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Exorbitant
Definition
Exceeding the bounds of custom or propriety; highly excessive
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Formidable
Definition
Causing fear or dread; having great strength
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Imminent
Definition
Likely to occur at any moment
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Inherent
Definition
Naturally occuring; permanently attributable
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Kudos
Definition
Praise; glory; acclaim
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Mercurial
Definition
Prone to sudden change; volatile
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Ostracize
Definition
Exclude; shun; banish
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Phlegmatic
Definition
Not easily excited; apathetic; sluggish
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Profuse
Definition
Plentiful or abundant
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Recompense
Definition
N: A payment in return for something; V: To repay or reward
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Schematic
Definition
N: A diagram, plan, or drawing; Adj: Relating to a diagram, plan, or drawing
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Synchronized
Definition
Occuring at the same time and at the same rate
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Valorous
Definition
Courageous; valiant; brave
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