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GRE words - Kaplan 5
From a Kaplan book.
67
General Vocab
Graduate
08/21/2007

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conjugal
Definition
relating to marriage
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consanguine
Definition
descended from the same ancestor
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distaff
Definition
concering women
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endogamous
Definition
the custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community
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filial
Definition
"due from a son or daughter, dutiful, respectful"
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fratricide
Definition
the killing of one's brother or sister
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progenitor
Definition
an ancestor or parent
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scion
Definition
a descendant of a notable family or one with a long lineage
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askance
Definition
"suspiciously, skeptically"
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careen
Definition
to move swiftly in an uncontrolled way
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circuitous
Definition
"longer than the most direct way, roundabout"
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circumvent
Definition
"to find a way around, evade"
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oblique
Definition
"slanting, indirect"
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sidle
Definition
to walk sideways
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sinuous
Definition
having many curves and turns
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assay
Definition
"to evaluate, assess, appraise"
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antecede
Definition
"to go before, to precede"
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antedate
Definition
"to come before, precede"
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anterior
Definition
"earlier, coming before in time"
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diurnal
Definition
"during the day, daily"
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epoch
Definition
"an era, period"
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fortnight
Definition
two weeks
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penultimate
Definition
second to last
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synchronous
Definition
occuring at the same time
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billious
Definition
"irritable, sickly, nauseating"
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dudgeon
Definition
a feeling of offense or deep resentment
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petulant
Definition
"bad tempered, irritable"
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pettish
Definition
childishly bad tempered
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pique
Definition
"an irritation, annoyance, resentment"
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umbrage
Definition
offense or annoyance
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waspish
Definition
"readily expressing anger or irritation, snappish"
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abash
Definition
to embarrass
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chagrin
Definition
distress or embarrassment
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compunction
Definition
"a feeling of guilt, reservation, doubt"
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contrition
Definition
"remorse, regret"
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diffidence
Definition
"shyness, bashfulness, modesty"
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foible
Definition
a minor weakness or eccentricity
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gaucherie
Definition
"awkward, embarrassing, or unsophisticated ways"
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rue
Definition
"to bitterly regret, to repent"
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dour
Definition
"severe, stern, gloomy, unfriendly"
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sardonic
Definition
"grimly mocking or cynical, satirical"
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vitriolic
Definition
"bitter, cruel"
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vituperation
Definition
bitter and abusive language
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belabor
Definition
"to argue in excessive detail, to attack someone physically or verbally"
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enjoin
Definition
to instruct or urge someone to do something
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exhort
Definition
to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something
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hector
Definition
to talk to someone in a bullying way
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martinet
Definition
a strict disciplinarian
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reproof
Definition
"disapproval, criticism"
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auspice
Definition
a prophetic token
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fey
Definition
having supernatural powers of clairvoyance
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harbinger
Definition
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
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portentious
Definition
"ominous, foreboding"
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presage
Definition
a sign or warning that something will happen
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prognosticate
Definition
to foretell or predict
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adventitious
Definition
"unplanned, accidental"
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amulet
Definition
an ornament thought to give protection against evil
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auspicious
Definition
being a sign of future success
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kismet
Definition
"destiny, fate"
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optimum
Definition
"most conducive to a favorable outcome, the best"
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propitious
Definition
"indicating a good chance of success, favorable"
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providential
Definition
"opportune, occuring at a favorable time"
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tailsman
Definition
an object that is thought to have magic powers and bring good luck
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raucous
Definition
"harsh, dissonant, rowdy"
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strident
Definition
loud and harsh
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euphonious
Definition
pleasing to the ear
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sonorous
Definition
"resonant, rich, booming"
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