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GRE Vocabulary list 014
Vocabulary words for the GRE test
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02/18/2010
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Derogatory
 Definition
Expressing a low opinion. Adjective
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Descry
 Definition
Catch sight of. Verb
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Desecrate
 Definition
Profane. Verb
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Desiccate
 Definition
Dry up. Verb
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Desolate
 Definition
Unpopulated; joyless. Adjective. Verb: rob of joy.
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Desperado
 Definition
Reckless outlaw. Noun
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Despise
 Definition
Look on with scorn. Verb
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Despoil
 Definition
Strip of valuables; rob. Verb
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Despondent
 Definition
Depressed; gloomy. Adjective
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Despot
 Definition
Tyrant; harsh ruler. Noun
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Destitute
 Definition
Extremely poor. Adjective
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Desuetude
 Definition
State of disguise. Noun
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Desultory
 Definition
Aimless. Adjective
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Detached
 Definition
Emotionally removed; calm and objective. Adjective
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Determinate
 Definition
Having a fixed order of procedure. Adjective
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Determination
 Definition
Resolve; Decision; measurement or calculation. Adjective
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Deterrent
 Definition
Something that discourages; hindrance. Noun
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Detonation
 Definition
Explosion. Noun
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Detraction
 Definition
Slandering; aspersion. Noun
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Detrimental
 Definition
Harmful; damaging. Adjective
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Deviate
 Definition
Turn away from; depart. Verb
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Devious
 Definition
Roundabout; erratic. Adjective
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Devise
 Definition
Think up; invent. Verb
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Devoid
 Definition
Lacking. Adjective
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Devolve
 Definition
Be transferred to another. Verb
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Devotee
 Definition
Enthusiastic follower. Noun
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Devout
 Definition
Pious. Adjective
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Dexterous
 Definition
Skillful. Adjective
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Diabolical
 Definition
Devilish. Adjective
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Diadem
 Definition
Crown. Noun
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Dialectical
 Definition
Relating to the art of debate. Adjective
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Diaphanous
 Definition
Sheer; transparent. Adjective
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Diatribe
 Definition
Bitter scolding. Noun
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Dichotomy
 Definition
Split; branching into two parts. Noun
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Dictum
 Definition
Authoritative and weighty statement. Noun
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Didactic
 Definition
Teaching; instructional. Adjective
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Die
 Definition
Device for stamping or impressing; mold. Noun
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Diffidence
 Definition
Shyness. Noun
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Diffuse
 Definition
Wordy; rambling; spread out. Adjective
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Digression
 Definition
Wandering away from the subject. Noun
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Dilapidated
 Definition
Ruined because of neglect. Adjective
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Dilate
 Definition
Expand. Verb
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Dilatory
 Definition
Tending to delay. Adjective
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Dilemma
 Definition
Problem. Noun
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Dilettante
 Definition
Aimless follower of the arts; amateur. Noun
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Diligence
 Definition
Persistent hard work. Noun
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Dilute
 Definition
Make less concentrated. Verb
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Diminution
 Definition
Lessening; reduction in size. Noun
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Din
 Definition
Continued loud noise. Noun
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Dinghy
 Definition
Small boat. Noun
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Dingy
 Definition
Dull; not fresh; cheerless. Adjective
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Dint
 Definition
Means; effort. Noun
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Diorama
 Definition
Life size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history. Noun
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Dire
 Definition
Disastrous. Adjective
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Dirge
 Definition
Lament with music. Noun
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Disabuse
 Definition
Correct a false impression. Verb
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Disaffected
 Definition
Disloyal. Adjective
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Disapprobation
 Definition
Disapproval. Noun
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Disarray
 Definition
Disorderly or untidy state. Noun
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Disavowal
 Definition
Denial; disclaiming. Noun
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Disband
 Definition
Dissolve; disperse. Verb
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Disburse
 Definition
Pay out. Verb
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Discernible
 Definition
Distinguishable; perceivable. Adjective
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Discerning
 Definition
Mentally quick and observant. Adjective
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Disclaim
 Definition
Disown. Verb
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Disclose
 Definition
Reveal. Verb
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Discombobulated
 Definition
Confused. Adjective
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Discomfit
 Definition
Defeat. Verb
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Discomfit
 Definition
Defeat. Verb
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Disconcert
 Definition
Confuse. Verb
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Disconsolate
 Definition
Sad. Adjective
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Discord
 Definition
Conflict; inharmonious. Noun
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Discordant
 Definition
Not harmonious; conflicting. Adjective
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Discount
 Definition
Disregard. verb
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Discourse
 Definition
Formal discussion. Noun
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Discredit
 Definition
Defame. Verb
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Discrepancy
 Definition
Lack of consistency. Noun
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Discrete
 Definition
Separate; unconnected. Adjective
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Discretion
 Definition
Prudence in speech and action. Noun
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Discrimination
 Definition
Able to see differences; prejudiced. Adjective
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Discursive
 Definition
Digression; rambling. Adjective
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Disdain
 Definition
View with scorn or contempt. Verb
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Disembark
 Definition
Go ashore. Verb
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Disenfranchise
 Definition
Deprive of a civil right. Verb
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Disengage
 Definition
Uncouple; separate. Verb
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Disfigure
 Definition
Mar the apperance of. Verb
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Disgorge
 Definition
surrender something; eject; vomit. Verb
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Disgruntle
 Definition
Make discontented. Verb
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