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GRE Hit parade 1 D-L
Hit parade 1 D-L
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English
Graduate
01/10/2009

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discordant
Definition
conflicting; dissonant or harsh in sound (adj)
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disabuse
Definition
to free from error, fallacy, or misconception (verb)
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disparate
Definition
fundamentally distinct or dissimilar (adj)
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effrontery
Definition
extreme, shameless boldness; presumptuousness (noun)
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eloquent
Definition
well-spoken; expressive, articulate (adj)
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enervate
Definition
to weaken; to reduce in vitality (verb)
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ennui
Definition
dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy (noun)
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erudite
Definition
very learned; scholarly (adj) (noun form: erudition)
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exculpate
Definition
to clear of blame; exonerate (verb)
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exigent
Definition
urgent, pressing; requiring immediate action or attention (adj)
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extemporaneous
Definition
improvised; done without preparation (adj)
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filibuster
Definition
intentional obstruction, esp, using prolonged speech making to delay legislative action (noun)
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ingenuous
Definition
artless; frank and candid; lacking in sophistication (adj)
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fulminate
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to loudly attack or denounce (verb)
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inured
Definition
accustomed to accepting something undesirable (adj)
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irascible
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easily angered; prone to temperamental outbursts (adj)
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laud
Definition
to praise highly (verb) (noun form:laudatory)
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