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GRE Word List 3
Ardor-Avow
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07/23/2013

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Ardor
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Strong enthusiasm or devotion
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Arduous
Definition
Steep difficult ascent; laborious
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Argot
Definition
A specialized vocabulary used by a particular group
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Arrant
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Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative)
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Arrogance
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Proud, superior manner of behavior
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Articulate
Definition
Speak distinctly
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Ascertain
Definition
To discover with certainty through examination
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Ascetic
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Practicing self-denial; austere, stark
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Ascribe
Definition
To attribute to a specified cause, source, origin
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Aspetic
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Surgically clean
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Asperity
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Roughness, harshness; ill-tempered, irritability
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Aspersion
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An unfavorable or damaging remark; slander
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Assail
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To attack with or as if with violent blows; assault
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Assiduous
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Constant in application or attention; diligent
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Assuage
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To make less severe, ease, relieve
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Astringent
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Substance that shrinks
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Astute
Definition
Clever; showing shrewdness and discernment
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Atonement
Definition
Amends or reparation made for injury or wrong; expiation
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Attenuate
Definition
To reduce in force, value, amount, or degree; weaken
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Attune
Definition
Bring into harmony
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Audacious
Definition
Daring, foolishly bold, fearless
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Augury
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A sign of something coming; an omen
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August
Definition
Majestic; venerable
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Auspicious
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Marked by success; prosperous
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Austere
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Severely moral; strict, simple and plain
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Auxiliary
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Giving assistance or support; helping; also used as a reserve
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Aver
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Affirm; to declare to be true
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Aversion
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Strong dislike
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Avid
Definition
Eager, greedy
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Avow
Definition
To acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly; confess
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