GRE VOCAB

euphemism

A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one that may be considered harsh or offensive.

endemic

A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.

desiccate

To remove the moisture from something, typically through drying.

idiosyncrasy

A characteristic or habit that is peculiar to an individual.

vim

energy and enthusiasm kindle

kindle

to ignite or inspire

molt

to shed old skin or feathers periodically

antipathy

strong dislike

ossify

to turn to bone; to become rigid

potentate

a powerl person

solecism

gramatical error

attenuate

to weaken, to reduce in force

aggregate

to bring together into one

abstemious

to not be greedy or self-indulgent

castigation

to severely punish

paradox

contradicting oneslef, but still holds some truth

intrepid

fearless

implacable

to angered to the point where you cannot be swayed

inert

powerless

sully

to dirty

Mar

deface or stain something

flout

treated something with disdain especailly rules

multifarious

many different things

lumber

to move heavily or sluggishly

demur

to hesitate or object

dubutante

a young woman making an introduction into society, typically wealthy

propitiate

to try and get into someone’s good graces

Toady

someone whose overly nice to the point that its fake