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GRE Vocabulary List 1
Vocabulary words to learn for the GRE test
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12/25/2009
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Term
Abase
 Definition
To degrade or humiliate. Verb
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Abash
 Definition
To embarrass. Verb
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Abate
 Definition
To Subside. Verb
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Abbreviate
 Definition
To Shorten. Verb
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Abdicate
 Definition
To renounce or give up. Verb
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Aberrant
 Definition
not normal, deviant. Adjective
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Aberration
 Definition
Departure from the Norm. Noun
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Abet
 Definition
To assist or encourage, usually for doing something wrong. Verb
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Abeyance
 Definition
Suspended Action. Nourn
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Abhor
 Definition
To hate or detest. Verb
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Abject
 Definition
Wretched; lacking pride. Adjective
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Abjure
 Definition
To renounce upon oath. Verb
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Ablution
 Definition
Washing. Noun
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Abnegation
 Definition
Self-sacrifice. Noun
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Abolish
 Definition
To put an end to. Verb
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Abominable
 Definition
Destestable or very unpleasant. Adjective
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Abominate
 Definition
To loath or hate. Verb
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Abortive
 Definition
Unsuccessful. Adjective
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Abrasive
 Definition
Harsh so as to wear down or rub away. Adjective
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Abridge
 Definition
To Condense. Verb
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Abrogate
 Definition
To Abolish
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Abscission
 Definition
Remove by cutting off; Separation. Noun
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Abscond
 Definition
To depart secretly. Verb
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Absolute
 Definition
Completely certain. Adjective
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Absolve
 Definition
To pardon (an offense). Verb
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Abstain
 Definition
To refrain. Verb
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Abstemious
 Definition
Sparing from eating or drinking. Adjective
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Abstinence
 Definition
Refrain from eating or drinking. Noun
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Abstract
 Definition
Theoretical; not concrete. Adjective
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Abstruse
 Definition
Obscure; difficult to understand. Adjective
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Abusive
 Definition
Coarsely insulting; physically harmful. Adjective
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Abut
 Definition
To boarder upon; adjoin. Verb
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Abysmal
 Definition
Bottomless. Adjective
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Abyss
 Definition
Bottomless pit. Noun
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Academic
 Definition
related to school; not directly useful. Adjective
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Accede
 Definition
To agree. Verb
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Accelerate
 Definition
To move faster. Verb
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Accessible
 Definition
Easy to approach; obtainable. Adjective
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Accessory
 Definition
Additional object. Noun
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Acclaim
 Definition
To applaud. Verb
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Acclimate
 Definition
To adjust to the climate. Verb
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Acclivity
 Definition
Sharp upslope or hill. Noun
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Accolade
 Definition
Award of merit. Noun
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Accommodate
 Definition
To oblige or help someone. Verb
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Accomplice
 Definition
Partner in crime. Noun
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Accord
 Definition
Agreement. Noun
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Accost
 Definition
To approach and speak first to a person. Verb
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Accoutre
 Definition
To equip. Verb
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Accretion
 Definition
Growth; increase. Noun
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Accrue
 Definition
To come about by addition. Verb
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Acerbic
 Definition
Bitter or sour; Sharp and cutting. Adjective
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Acerbity
 Definition
Bitterness of speech and temper. Noun
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Acetic
 Definition
Vinegary. Adjective
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Acidulous
 Definition
Slightly sour; Sharp; Caustic. Adjective
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Acknowledge
 Definition
To recognize; admit. Verb
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Acme
 Definition
Peak; highest point. Noun
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Acoustics
 Definition
Science of sound. Noun
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Acquiesce
 Definition
To agree passively. Verb
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Acquittal
 Definition
Deliverance from a charge. Noun
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Acrid
 Definition
Bitterly pungent. Adjective
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Acrimonious
 Definition
Bitter in words or manner. Adjective
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Acrophobia
 Definition
Fear of heights. Noun
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Actuarial
 Definition
Calculating. Adjective
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Actuate
 Definition
To motivate. Verb
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Acuity
 Definition
Sharpness. Noun
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Acumen
 Definition
Mental keenness. Noun
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Acute
 Definition
Quickly Perceptive. Adjective
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Adage
 Definition
Wise saying; proverb. Noun
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Adament
 Definition
Hard; inflexible. Adjective
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Adapt
 Definition
To alter. Verb
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Addendum
 Definition
Addition. Noun
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Addiction
 Definition
Compulsive. Noun
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Addle
 Definition
Muddle; drive crazy; become rotten. Verb
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Address
 Definition
To direct a speech to. Verb
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Adept
 Definition
Expert at. Adjective
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Adhere
 Definition
Stick fast; stay with. Verb
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Adherent
 Definition
Supporter; follower. Noun
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Adjacent
 Definition
Adjoining. Adjective
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Adjunct
 Definition
Something unimportant added or attached. Noun
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Adjuration
 Definition
Solemn urging. Noun
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Adjutant
 Definition
Assisting. Noun
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Admonish
 Definition
To warn; reprove. Verb
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Adorn
 Definition
Decorate. Verb
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Adroit
 Definition
Skillful. Adjective
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