Core GRE words, set 43.
20 words, from lax to listless. 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 43 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
not strict, careful, or rigorous enough
to lighten, enliven, or temper something by mixing in another element
cautious or suspicious about something; wary
something handed down from a predecessor or the past
skillful use of one's hands in deception or trickery; sleight of hand
tolerant and merciful rather than strict in judgment or punishment
capable of causing death
an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river
to impose or collect a tax, fine, or other payment by authority
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
given or giving freely and generously; not restricted in amount
a person who lives without moral or sexual restraint
having or showing excessive lustful desire
disregarding accepted rules or morality, especially in sexual conduct
consisting of or resembling wood; having the texture or nature of wood
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme
to depict or describe in vivid, precise detail
to treat someone as a celebrity or hero
supple, slender, and graceful in movement
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest