GRE Vocab Group 18

abet

assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing

accessible

easy to approach or reach; understandable

abet

assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing

accessible

easy to approach or reach; understandable

acquistive

eager to acquire and possess things

amalgamate

combine or unite to form a larger entity

attenuate

weaken or lessen in force or thickness

augment

increase or make larger

aversion

an intense or definite dislike

blithe

showing indifference; cheerfully carefree

contempt

feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration

dawdle

waste time; move slowly

deflect

change the direction or course of something; make someone deviate from their original intent or focus

discount

reduce in amount; regard something as being unworthy of consideration

dissident

one who disagrees or opposes official policy

efficacious

effective, producing the desired outcome

equitable

characterized by fairness or justice

erratic

unpredictable and inconsistent

industrious

diligent and hard-working

inform

give knowledge or information to someone

irksome

causing annoyance or irritation

manacle

restrain or secure with chains, especially around the wrists; a metal band of chain that restricts movement (in wrists)

modest

unassuming about one’s abilities or not boastful

noxious

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

pernicious

having a harmful or damaging effect, especially gradually or subtly

predicament

a challenging or awkward situation

proficient

competent or skilled in a particular area or activity

prolix

using or containing an excessive amount of words; long-winded

scorn

express strong disapproval or contempt for; deride or dismiss; a feeling or display of contempt or disdain

subordinate

of a lower rank or position; make of less importance or to place in a lesser rank

unseemly

not proper or in good taste; inappropriate

vertiable

being truly or very much so