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GRE Vocabulary Words
GRE high frequency vocabulary words
11
English
Graduate
10/29/2009

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Term
Abase
Definition

Lower; degrade;humiliate

 

Term
Abash
Definition
Embarrass
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Abate
Definition

Subside or moderate

 

Ex: They waited for the storm to abate

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Abdicate
Definition
Renounce; give up
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Aberrant
Definition
Departure from the norm; abnormality
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Abet
Definition
Assist, usually in doing something wrong
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Abeyance
Definition

Suspended action

 

Ex: The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival

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Abhor
Definition
Detest; Hate
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Abscond
Definition
Depart secretely and hide
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Abstemious
Definition
Sparing in eating and drinking; temperate
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Admonish
Definition

Warn; reprove

 

Ex: When her courtiers questioned her religious beliefs, she admonished them, declaring that she would worship as she pleased.

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