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GRE Vocabulary List 5
Vocabulary words to learn for the GRE test
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01/13/2010
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Astral
 Definition
Relating to the stars. Adjective
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Astringent
 Definition
Binding. Adjective
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Astronomical
 Definition
Enormously large or extensive. Adjective
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Astute
 Definition
Wise; shrewed
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Asunder
 Definition
Into parts; apart.
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Asylum
 Definition
Place of refuge or shelter. Noun
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Asymmetric
 Definition
Not identical on both sides. Adjective
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Atavism
 Definition
Resembelance to remote ancestors. Noun
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Atheist
 Definition
One who denies the existence of a god. Noun
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Atone
 Definition
Make amends for. Verb
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Atrocity
 Definition
Brutal deed. Noun
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Atrophy
 Definition
Wasting away. Noun
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Attentive
 Definition
Alert and watchful. Adjective
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Attenuate
 Definition
Make thinner
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Attest
 Definition
Testify. Verb
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Attribute
 Definition
Essential quality; ascribe; explain. Noun
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Attrition
 Definition
Gradual decrease in numbers. Noun
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Atypical
 Definition
Not normal. Adjective
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Audacious
 Definition
Daring; bold. Adjective
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Audit
 Definition
Examination of accounts. Noun
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Augment
 Definition
To increase; add to. Verb
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Augury
 Definition
Omen; prophecy. Noun
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August
 Definition
Impressive; majestic. Adjective
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Aureole
 Definition
Halo. Noun
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Auroral
 Definition
Pertaining to halo's. Adjective
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Auspicious
 Definition
Favoring success. Adjective
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Austere
 Definition
Forbiddingly stern.
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Authenticate
 Definition
Prove genuine. Verb
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Authoritarian
 Definition
Suborinating the individual to the state. Adjective
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Authoritative
 Definition
Having the weight of authority. Adjective
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Autocratic
 Definition
Having absolute power. Adjective
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Automation
 Definition
Mechanism that imitates humans. Noun
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Autonomous
 Definition
Self-governing. Adjective
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Autopsy
 Definition
Examination of a dead body. Noun
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Auxiliary
 Definition
Addition; offering help. Adjective
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Avalanche
 Definition
Great mass of falling snow and ice. Noun
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Avarice
 Definition
Greediness for wealth. Noun
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Avenge
 Definition
Take vengeance for something. Verb
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Aver
 Definition
Declare; state formally as a fact.
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Averse
 Definition
Disinclined; relunctant. Adjective
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Aversion
 Definition
Firm dislike. Noun
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Avert
 Definition
Prevent; turn away. Verb
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Aviary
 Definition
Enclosure for birds. Noun
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Avid
 Definition
Greedy. Adjective
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Avocation
 Definition
Secondary Occupation. Noun
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Avow
 Definition
To declare openly. Verb
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Avuncular
 Definition
Like an uncle. Adjective
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Awe
 Definition
Solemn wonder. Noun
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Awl
 Definition
Pointed tool used for piercing. Noun
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Awry
 Definition
Crooked; distorted. Adverb
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Axiom
 Definition
Self-evident truth. Noun
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Azure
 Definition
Sky blue. Adjective
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Babble
 Definition
To chatter idly. Verb
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Bacchanalian
 Definition
Drunken. Adjective
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Badger
 Definition
To pester; annoy. Verb
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Badinage
 Definition
Teasing conversation. Noun
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Baffle
 Definition
To frustrate; erplex. Verb
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Bait
 Definition
To tease; harass. Verb
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Baleful
 Definition
Threatening. Adjective
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Balk
 Definition
To stop short. Verb
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Balm
 Definition
Something that relieves pain. Noun
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Balmy
 Definition
Mild; fragrant. Adjective
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Banal
 Definition
Commonplace; not original. Adjective
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Bandy
 Definition
Discuss Lightly. Verb
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Bane
 Definition
Cause of ruin; curse. Noun
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Baneful
 Definition
Destructive. Adjective
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Bantering
 Definition
Good-natured ridiculing. Adjective
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Barb
 Definition
Sharp Projection from Fishhook. Noun
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