Core GRE words, set 42.
20 words, from kudos to lavish. 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 42 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
praise or honor received for an achievement
liable to change frequently and unpredictably; emotionally unstable
extremely complicated and full of confusing twists and turns
lacking enthusiasm, effort, or determination; carelessly lazy
one who falls behind or lags noticeably slower than others
to criticize or scold harshly
softly glowing or flickering; lightly brilliant in expression
to express grief, sorrow, or deep regret about something
to mock or ridicule with sharp satire
to lose vitality or be left to deteriorate through neglect
pleasant or dreamy weariness; lack of energy or spirit
characterized by pleasant or dreamy weariness; lazily relaxed
elegantly precise and polished, as if engraved in stone
the unlawful taking of another person's property; theft
generosity in giving, especially money or gifts on a grand scale
to catch an animal or person using a rope with a loop at one end
freedom from narrow limits; scope to act or think as one chooses
deserving praise; commendable
expressing or full of praise
extravagantly abundant, rich, or generous