GRE Gregmat 6-10 Targeted Review

affectation

a pretense or show meant to impress others

dissemble

hide or misrepresent one's true feelings or beliefs

pertinacious

stubbornly holding onto a belief or course of action

probity

the characteristic of having strong ethical standards

indolent

habitually lazy; averse to activity

irreverent

lacking proper respect or seriousness

neophyte

an amateur or novice in a field

sedulous

paying attention to details; diligent

tendentious

biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one

evanescent

vanishing or fading away quickly, like mist or a phantom

nettlesome

causing irritation or annoyance

obviate

sidestep or bypass a potential problem or difficulty

sagacious

demonstrating wisdom or sound judgment

skullduggery

sneaky or dishonest actions

vapid

uninteresting, lacking flavor or spark

brook

to tolerate or endure something, especially an annoyance

circumspect

cautious or wary, especially when considering potential consequences

comity

a courteous harmony or mutual respect toward others

fecund

fertile or highly productive

forbear

refrain or abstain from doing something

impetuous

rash or hasty in action or decision

mordant

biting or sharply critical in thought or expression

exculpate

clear from blame or guilt

portend

indicate or warn that something, often unpleasant, is going to happen

salutary

beneficial, especially in promoting health or well-being

slight

treat with disrespect or neglect; insult

somnolent

sleepy or drowsy

dogged

demonstrating tenacity; unwillingness to give up

forestall

prevent something by taking strategic action in advance