Core GRE words, set 30.
20 words, from foible to frenetic. 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 30 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
a minor weakness or quirk in someone's character
to prevent someone's plan or effort from succeeding
excessively concerned with one's appearance and fashion in an affected way
to search widely for food or provisions; to rummage for needed supplies
patient self-control and restraint under provocation
a feeling that something bad is about to happen
relating to the use of scientific or analytical methods to examine evidence
to prevent something by taking action in advance
to create or form something with effort, or to produce a fraudulent copy
to give up or do without something one might enjoy or claim
inspiring fear or respect through being powerful or difficult
to abandon or give up someone or something
indeed or truly, often used to express ironic or mocking emphasis
direct and honest in manner or speech
to strengthen or reinforce against attack or weakness
courage and strength in enduring pain or adversity
to encourage the development or growth of something
a noisy, disorderly fight or argument
filled with or causing anxiety, tension, or difficulty
fast and energetic in a wild, uncontrolled way