GRE Vocab: Set 1

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abound

exist in large numbers or amounts.

<p>exist in large numbers or amounts.</p>
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amorphous

without a clearly defined shape or form.

<p>without a clearly defined shape or form.</p>
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belie

1. (of an appearance) failure to give a true impression of something

to disguise/contradict

2. fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation).

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capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

erratic

<p>given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.</p><p><span style="color: red;">erratic</span></p>
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cerebral

1. of the cerebrum of the brain.

2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

<p>1. of the cerebrum of the brain.</p><p>2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.</p>
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congenial

1. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.

a person who is liked because they have similar interests/qualities that you have

2. (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination.

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conspicuous

1. clearly visible.

2. attracting notice or attention.

<p>1. clearly visible.</p><p>2. attracting notice or attention.</p>
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cursory

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

<p>hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.</p>
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daunting

seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

<p>seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.</p>
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deify

worship or regard as a god.

<p>worship or regard as a god.</p>
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didactic

in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.

Notes: Condescending

<p>in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.</p><p><span style="color: red;">Notes: Condescending</span></p>
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disseminate

spread (something, especially information) widely.

<p>spread (something, especially information) widely.</p>
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feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently.

<p>possible to do easily or conveniently.</p>
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flout

openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)

<p>openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)</p>
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homogeneous

of the same kind; alike.

<p>of the same kind; alike.</p>
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humdrum

lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

<p>lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.</p>
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insipid

1. lacking flavor; weak or tasteless.

2. lacking vigor or interest.

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loquacious

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Don when he gets passionate about smth lol

<p>tending to talk a great deal; talkative.</p><p><span style="color: red;">Don when he gets passionate about smth lol</span></p>
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misanthropic

having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.

<p>having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.</p>
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misnomer

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

<p>a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.</p>
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negligent

failing to take proper care over something.

<p>failing to take proper care over something.</p>
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obsequious

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

<p>obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.</p>
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placate

make (someone) less angry or hostile.

<p>make (someone) less angry or hostile.</p>
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proclivity

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.

<p>a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.</p>
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puerile

childishly silly and immature.

<p>childishly silly and immature.</p>
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quixotic

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

my love life a few months ago..

<p>extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.</p><p><span style="color: red;">my love life a few months ago..</span></p>
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spendthrift

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

<p>a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.</p>
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taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE WORD??

<p>(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.</p><p><span style="color: red;">PRIDE AND PREJUDICE WORD??</span></p>
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wary

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

<p>feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.</p>
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austere

1. Strict in manner

2. Lack of comforts or luxuries

<p>1. Strict in manner</p><p>2. Lack of comforts or luxuries</p>