Core GRE words, set 11.
20 words, from bromide to cant. Recall each one, then mark it got it or missed it. Missed words come back until you know them all.
Say the meaning in your head, then reveal.
Miss a word and it comes back later in this set. Finish only when all 20 are right.Space revealLeft arrow missedRight arrow got it
Core GRE words, set 11 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
a trite, unoriginal remark intended to soothe or console
to tolerate or allow, usually in the negative
to intimidate someone with harsh, bullying words
something that reduces or absorbs the impact between two conflicting forces or groups
to strike or batter repeatedly, as by wind or waves
a defensive wall or a person or thing that protects
self-assertive and conceited in an irritating way
cheerful and optimistic, or able to float
a comic, exaggerated imitation that mocks its subject
to polish, or to enhance and improve a reputation
supported or reinforced by additional evidence or structure
a person or thing that is a notable example of a quality
a small secret group plotting against a government or authority
to obtain something by begging or sponging off others
an event causing great damage, loss, or distress
gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical fitness and grace of movement, performed using the body's own weight
a feeling of trust and friendship among a group
shrewd and showing practical cleverness
regarded as authoritative or conforming to an accepted standard
insincere or hypocritical talk, often of a moralizing kind