GRE Gregmat 26-30 Targeted Review

axiomatic

evident without proof or argument; self-evident

doctrinaire

rigidly sticking to theoretical ideas, rather than being practical

equanimity

evenness of mind, especially under stress

incidental

secondary or non-essential part of something

officious

overbearingly assertive, especially in offering unwanted advice or help

tacit

implied without being directly expressed

bombastic

speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means

cajole

persuade through flattery or gentle urging

dirge

a mournful song, especially for a funeral or mourning

estimable

deserving of respect or admiration

heady

1. rash or impetuous

2. (of a drink) intoxicating

peccadillo

a small flaw or sin

philistine

hostile and indifferent to arts and culture

wheedle

attempt to persuade by flattery

abeyance

suspension; temporary suppression

affront

an open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

burnish

improve or enhance

deprecate

belittle or express disapproval of

distend

extend or expand, as from internal pressure; swell

enmity

the quality of being an enemy; hostility

inchoate

recently started but not fully formed yet

quibble

complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner

sophistry

plausible yet fallacious argumentations or reasoning

abscond

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid capture

aspersion

a critical or damaging remark or criticism

bawdy

humorously dealing with sexual subjects; risqué in a comedic way

conflagration

a large, destructive fire

croon

sing softly, typically in a sentimental manner

dowdy

lacking style or elegance; out of fashion

ennui

a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction due to a lack of excitement or interest

expatiate

talk or write in great detail about a topic

jocund

merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness

prurient

displaying or prompting an excessive interest in sexual matters

contretemps

a small disagreement or mishap

bravado

a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned

callow

young and inexperienced; immature

cogitate

think deeply; ponder or reflect

deportment

behavior or manners

extemporize

improvise, especially in speech or performance

fallow

1. (of farmland) not cultivated; barren

2. (of a period of time) inactive

gratuitous

unwarranted; without justification

intrigue

1. a secret scheme or plot

2. provoke interest in

obdurate

stubborn; unyielding

obstreperous

noisy, unruly, or hard to control

odious

highly offensive; repugnant

remuneration

payment or compensation for services or work

slovenly

1. untidy, especially in personal appearance

2. without care; neglectful

verve

energy, enthusiasm, or vigor