GRE Group 20

Abreast

Next to each other, in the same direction. To be up to date in a subject (informed, aware)

Confound

Confuse or surprise (perplex, bewilder)

Digression

Departure from main topic (diversion, tangent)

Discrepancy

Lack of agreement (inconsistency, difference)

Duplicitous

Deceptive (dishonest, deceitful)

Expedient

Convenient but possibly improper (practical, advantageous)

Fabricate

Make up something false (invent, falsify)

Glum

disappointed or unhappy, and quiet (morose, sullen)

Harbinger

Sign of future events (omen, precursor)

Intrinsic

Inherent and natural (essential, innate)

Largesse

Generosity (munificence, philanthropy)

Libertine

Morally unrestrained person (debauchee, philanderer)

Malfeasance

Wrongdoing, especially by officials (misconduct, corruption)

Manifest

Obvious (evident, clear)

Minute

Extremely small (tiny, minuscule)

Modish

Fashionable (stylish, trendy)

Nascent

Just beginning (emerging, budding)

Perennial

Enduring or recurrent (persistent, perpetual)

Pious

Devoutly religious (reverent, sanctimonious)

Providential

Occurring at a favorable time (fortunate, opportune)

Prowess

Exceptional skill (expertise, mastery)

Schism

a division into two groups caused by a disagreement about ideas, especially in a religious organization (split, rift)

Slander

False, damaging statement (defamation, libel)

Stalwart

Loyal and strong for a long time (steadfast, dependable)

Supplicate

Beg earnestly (implore, entreat)

Terse

Brief and concise (succinct, curt)

Tirade

Long, angry speech (rant, diatribe)

Universal

Applicable everywhere (global, widespread)

Vanquish

Defeat an enemy, specially in war (conquer, overcome)

Woeful

Very bad (something unpleasant) or extremly sad (mournful, miserable)