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GRE VOCAB
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Graduate
09/20/2012

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Contemplate
Definition
look thoughtfully for a long time: anticipate,
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Skeptical

 

Definition
not easily convinced (unconvinced): doubtful
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Exasperated
Definition
Irritate intensely
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Noun
Definition
words used to identify person, place or thing
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Verb
Definition
words used to describe an action , state or occurrence
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medicore
Definition
moderate quality
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adjective
Definition
word or phrase added to modify or describe a noun
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mundane
Definition
dull
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indignation
Definition
annoyance provoked by unfairness
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abrupt
Definition
sudden/unexpected
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petulant
Definition
Iracible; hot-tempered
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tempestuous
Definition
turbulent or conflicting emotion (emotional, violent)
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placid
Definition
easy going (not easily upset-or excited)
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mercurial
Definition

unpredictable, unchangeable 

 (changes of mood or mind)

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boring
Definition
dull/ tedious/dreary
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intrinsic
Definition
essential(crucial)/ fundamental(original)
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Pliant
Definition
flexible/elastic (easily bent)
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ephemeral
Definition
short-time (temporary)
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frenetic
Definition
wild/chaotic/fast
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instigates
Definition
initiate/start
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Afford
Definition
Have enough/allow
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Arrogate
Definition
Claim w/out justification
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eschew
Definition
abstain/avoid
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adverb
Definition
word or phrase modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb or other adverb
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Frolicsome
Definition
playful and lively
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inter
Definition
(bury) in grave or tomb
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imbue
Definition

inspire or permeate w/a feeling or quality 

(permeate- spread throughout)

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defamation
Definition
damaging the good repuation of someone; slander or libel
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slander
Definition
making false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
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elaborate
Definition
detail
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invoke
Definition

appeal (n-urgent request/ v.make a urgent request)

or riase

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interpretation
Definition
n. action of explaining meaning of something
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consequently
Definition
as a result (therefore:subsequently(next))
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unfortunately
Definition
regrettably/unlucky
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expurgate
Definition
to censor
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contentment
Definition
happiness/statisfaction
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intuitive
Definition
instinct/feeling w/out cognitive reasoning
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immaculate
Definition
clean/ tidy/neat
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frevor
Definition
intense passionate (Passionate/dedication)
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idiom
Definition
group of words which have no meaning in the content they are written in (ex. rain cats and dogs) - meaning not derived from the constituents
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deduce
Definition
drawing a logical conclusion; arrive at by reasoning
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belie
Definition
deny/betray (emotional conflicts)
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delineated
Definition
describe something precisely
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repugnant
Definition
extreme distaste; unacceptable
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abhorrent
Definition
inspire great disgust/loathing
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ridicule
Definition
mock (derision)
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revile
Definition
critize angrily or abusively
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hiatus
Definition
delay/pause
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inure
Definition
accustom to something (habit)
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