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GRE Words 9/11
Words from the Kaplan Diagnostic Test for Verbal GRE
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Language - English
Graduate
09/10/2007

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Term
CRAMPED
Definition
adj
not having enough space or time
Term
COCKPIT
Definition
n
the small enclosed space where the pilot sits in an aircraft, or where the driver sits in a racing car
Term
LACKLUSTER
Definition
adj
lacking energy and effort
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UPLIFTING
Definition
adj
improving a person's moral or spiritual condition
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UNTENABLE
Definition
adj
1 describes a theory or argument that cannot be supported or defended against criticism
2 describes a situation that cannot continue as it is
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NOMINAL
Definition
adj
1 in name or thought but not reality
2 describes a sum of money which is very small compared to an expected price or value
Term
IMPUGN
Definition
v
to cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities or reputation by criticizing them
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PROFLIGATE
Definition
adj
wasteful with money
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PLANGENT
Definition
adj
1 beating with a loud or deep sound as "the plangent wave"
2 expressing sadness, plaintive
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COZEN
Definition
v
1 (t) to cheat, to deceive, to obtain by deceit
2 (i) to act deceitfully
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BELITTLE
Definition
v
to make an action or a person seem unimportant
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WHIT
Definition
n
little amount
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CONTROVERT
Definition
v
dispute, discuss, debate about, verbally contend
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CARET
Definition
n
a mark (^) placed in writing below the line, to indicate that something (written above or in the margin) has been omitted in that place
Term
CONCEDE
Definition
v
1 (t) to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
2 (t) to allow someone to have something, even though you do not want to
3 (i or t) to admit that you have lost in a competition
Term
SCINTILLA
Definition
n
the slightest amount of something
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BUTTRESS
Definition
v
1 to build buttresses to support a building or structure
2 to make support for an idea or argument stronger by providing a good reason for it
Term
HALLMARK
Definition
n
a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing
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ENCUMBER
Definition
v
to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something
Term
BOORISHNESS
Definition
n
rudeness
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BEMUSED
Definition
adj
slightly confused
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INDENTURE
Definition
v
to officially agree that someone, often a young person, will work for someone else, especially in order to learn a job
Term
IMPRESS
Definition
v
to levy or furnish (a force) for military or naval service, to enlist; spec. to compel (men) to serve in the army or navy (in recent use, only the latter); to force authoritatively into service
Term
BUTLER
Definition
n
the most important male servant in a house, usually responsible for organizing the other servants
Term
PLUCK
Definition
v
1 [T] to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it
2 [T] to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten
3 [T usually passive] to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary
4 [T] to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation
5 to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes

n
bravery and a strong desire to succeed
Term
FAWN
Definition
v
to praise someone too much and give them a lot of attention which is not sincere in order to get a positive reaction
Term
STRUM
Definition
v
to move your fingers across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument
Term
VIM
Definition
n
energy and enthusiasm
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WINCE
Definition
v
to show pain briefly and suddenly in the face, often moving the head back at the same time
Term
PRESUME
Definition
v
1 to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain
2 to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it
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NERVE
Definition
n
1 bravery or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant or rude
2 the rudeness to do something that you know will upset other people
Term
URBANE
Definition
adj
(especially of a man) confident, comfortable and polite in social situations
Term
CHICANERY
Definition
n
clever, dishonest talk or behavior which is used to deceive people
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GAUCHERIE
Definition
n
want of tact or grace of manner, awkwardness
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COTERIE
Definition
n
a small group of people with shared interests who often do not want other people to join them
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GUILELESS
Definition
adj
honest, not able to deceive
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PEDESTRIAN
Definition
adj
not interesting; showing very little imagination
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NOISOME
Definition
adj
very unpleasant and offensive
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BRUSQUE
Definition
adj
quick and rude in manner or speech
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PATRON
Definition
n
1 a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money
2 a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly; a customer
Term
APOSTATE
Definition
n
a person who has given up their religion or left a political party
Term
EXCORIATE
Definition
v
to state the opinion that a play, a book, a political action, etc. is very bad
Term
FLAY
Definition
v
1
to remove the skin from a person's or animal's body
2
to whip a person or animal so hard that some of their skin comes off
Term
DONNYBROOK
Definition
n
a scene of uproar and disorder; a riotous or uproarious meeting; a heated argument
Term
BRIDEGROOM
Definition
n
a man who is about to get married or has just got married
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EYESORE
Definition
n
an unpleasant or ugly sight in a public place
Term
BRAZEN
Definition
adj
1 made of brass
2 referring to the strength rather than the actual material of brass; hence, strong as brass
Term
SYBARITE
Definition
n
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Term
BOOR
Definition
n
a person who is rude and does not consider other people's feelings
Term
CHAUVINISM
Definition
n
1 the strong and unreasonable belief that your own country or race is the best or most important
2 the belief that women are naturally less important, intelligent or able than men
Term
INCUMBENT
Definition
adj
1 officially having the named position
2 necessary
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NATTY
Definition
adj
stylish and tidy in every detail
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UNKEMPT
Definition
adj
untidy; not cared for
Term
PERTINACIOUS
Definition
adj
very determined and refusing to be defeated by problems
Term
SHALLOW
Definition
1 having only a short distance from the top to the bottom
2 not showing serious or careful thought
Term
HINDSIGHT
Definition
n
the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened
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WHIM
Definition
n
a sudden desire or idea, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained
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