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GRE Exam Flashcards
Standardized test for applicants to graduate school programs in the USA
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English
Graduate
04/03/2009

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Term
Debris(n)
Definition
Scattered broken pieces
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Apocrypha(n)
Definition
Old Testament books not included in the Bible
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Obscure(adj,v)
Definition
vague, hazy; dark, dim; unknown, concealed, mysterious; not clear; hard to understand; not noticeable; of little importance
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Obstacle(n)
Definition
obstruction, impediment, hindrance
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Obtrude(v)
Definition
thrust outward; force (oneself or one's opinion on others); interrupt; invade
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Obdurate(adj)
Definition
stubborn; stiff-necked
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Prevaricate(v)
Definition
lie, make false statements; speak half-truth, embellish the truth; deceive
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Obscene(adj)
Definition
vulgar; improper, indecent (especially of sexual indecency)
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Exult(v)
Definition
be happy, rejoice
Exultant: happy, overjoyed
He leaned back, exulting at the success of his plan.
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Annotate(v)
Definition
provide analytical notes; make footnotes; explain; to furnish with critical commentary;
An annotated edition
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Exuberant(adj)
Definition
lively, animated; abundant, plentiful; extreme in degree or extent; full of enthusiasm;
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Lugubrious(adj)
Definition
melancholic; sad; sorrowful; mournful; serious;
SYN: Doleful, Mournful
A lugubrious expression
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Atrocity(n)
Definition
horribleness; wickedness; cruelty; act of cruelty and violence; a cruel and violent act, esp in war
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Improvise(v)
Definition
make up on the spur of the moment; perform without advance preparation;
An improvised speech
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Convalesce(v)
Definition
To spend time getting your health and strength back after an illness
SYN: Recuperate
She is convalescing at home after her operation
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Introvert(n)
Introversion(n)
Definition
A quiet person who is more interested in their own thoughts and feeling than in spending time with other people
OPP: Extrovert
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Reproach(n,v)
Definition
to express disapproval of; to bring shame upon; to disgrace;
SYN: Discredit
She was reproached by colleagues for leaking the story to the press
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Exuberant
Definition
full of energy, excitement or happiness; (of plants)strong and healthy; growing quickly and well;
A picture painted in exuberant red and yellow
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Crave(v)
Definition
to have a very strong desire for; to ask for seriously;
SYN: long for
She always craved excitement
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Hypocrite(n)
Definition
A person who pretends to have moral standards or opinions that they do not actually have
It would be hypocritical of me to have a church wedding when i don't believe in God
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