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GRE Words 9/15
Word groups (A, B)
53
Language - English
Graduate
09/15/2007

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Term
ABRIDGE
Definition
v
to make a book, play or piece of writing shorter by removing details and unimportant information
Term
COMPENDIUM
Definition
n
a short but complete account of a particular subject, especially in the form of a book
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CURSORY
Definition
adj
quick and probably not detailed
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SYLLABUS
Definition
n
(a plan showing) the subjects or books to be studied in a particular course, especially a course which leads to an examination
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SYNOPSIS
Definition
n
a brief description of the contents of something such as a film or book
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TERSE
Definition
adj
using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly
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APACE
Definition
adv
quickly
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ABRUPT
Definition
adj
1 describes something that is sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant
2 using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly
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HEADLONG
Definition
adj, adv
with great speed or without thinking
Term
IMPETUOUS
Definition
adj
1 tending to act on a sudden idea or wish, without considering the results of your actions
2 an impetuous word or action is said or done suddenly, without considering the likely results
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ABET
Definition
v
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
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ANCILLARY
Definition
adj
providing support or help; additional; extra
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COUNTENANCE
Definition
v
to find acceptable; to approve of or give support to

n
the appearance or expression of someone's face
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ESPOUSE
Definition
v
to become involved with or support an activity or opinion
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MAINSTAY
Definition
n
the most important part of something, providing support for everything else; a person or thing that acts as a chief support or part
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MUNIFICENT
Definition
adj
very generous with money
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PROPONENT
Definition
n
a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action
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STALWART
Definition
adj
1 loyal, especially for a long time; able to be trusted
2 (especially of a person) physically strong
Term
SUSTENANCE
Definition
n
1 emotional or mental support
2 food
3 the ability of food to provide people and animals with what they need to make them strong and healthy
Term
BILIOUS
Definition
adj
1 always in a bad mood
2 extremely unpleasant
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DUDGEON
Definition
n
a feeling of offense or resentment; anger
Term
PETTISH
Definition
adj
petulantly peevish
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PETULANT
Definition
adj
easily annoyed and complaining in a childish and rude way
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PIQUE
Definition
n
a feeling of anger and annoyance, especially caused by damage to your feeling of pride in yourself
Term
QUERULOUS
Definition
adj
often complaining, especially in a weak high voice
Term
UMBRAGE
Definition
n
1 offense; annoyance; displeasure
2 the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, or the like.
Term
WASPISH
Definition
adj
likely to make sharp, slightly cruel remarks; having a slightly angry and unpleasant manner
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FLEDGLING
Definition
n
new and lacking experience
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NEOPHYTE
Definition
n
someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it
Term
NOVITIATE
Definition
n
1 the state or period of being a novice of a religious order or congregation
2 the quarters occupied by religious novices during probation
3 the state or period of being a beginner in anything
4 a novice
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PROSELYTE
Definition
n
a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, sect, or the like, to another; convert
Term
TYRO
Definition
n
a person who is new to an activity
Term
BURGEONING
Definition
adj
quickly developing or growing
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CALLOW
Definition
adj
describes someone, especially a young person, who behaves in a way that shows a lack of experience, confidence or judgment
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INCIPIENT
Definition
adj
just beginning
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NASCENT
Definition
adj
only recently formed or started, but likely to grow larger quickly
Term
ACERBIC
Definition
adj
describes something that is spoken or written in a way that is direct, clever and cruel
Term
ACIDULOUS
Definition
adj
1 slightly sour
2 sharp; caustic: his acidulous criticism of the book
3 moderately acid or tart
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ACRIMONIOUS
Definition
adj
full of anger, arguments and bad feeling
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ASPERITY
Definition
n
the quality of being severe in the way that you speak and behave
Term
MORDACIOUS
Definition
adj
1 biting or given to biting
2 sharp or caustic in style, tone, etc.
Term
MORDANT
Definition
adj
(especially of humor) cruel; criticizing in an amusing way
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TRENCHANT
Definition
adj
severe, expressing strong criticism or forceful opinions
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COURAGEOUS
Definition
adj
having or showing courage
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DAUNTLESS
Definition
adj
showing determination and a lack of fear
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FATUOUS
Definition
adj
stupid, not correct, or not carefully thought about
Term
HACKNEYED
Definition
adj
describes a phrase or an idea which has been said or used so often that it has become meaningless or boring
Term
MUNDANE
Definition
adj
very ordinary and therefore not interesting
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PEDESTRIAN
Definition
adj
not interesting; showing very little imagination
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PLATITUDE
Definition
n
a remark or statement that may be true but is boring and meaningless because it has been said so many times before
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PROSAIC
Definition
adj
lacking interest, imagination and variety; boring
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QUOTIDIAN
Definition
adj
ordinary
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TRITE
Definition
adj
expressed too frequently to be interesting or seem sincere
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