Essential GRE words, set 13.
20 words, from exploit to flatter. 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
Essential GRE words, set 13 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
to make full use of something, often in an unfair or selfish way for one's own advantage
a person who advocates or promotes a particular cause, theory, or belief
still in existence; surviving
to praise enthusiastically and highly
irrelevant or unrelated to the matter at hand
achieved too easily and therefore superficial or shallow
to make an action or process easier or more achievable
a small, organized group within a larger one, especially one that is in opposition
inclined to form rival groups and provoke internal dissent
to lose strength or momentum; to hesitate or stumble in action or speech
overly imaginative and unlikely to be practical or true; whimsical
lacking initiative, competence, or a sense of responsibility
well chosen and pleasingly appropriate
intensely enthusiastic or passionate to an extreme degree
intense and passionate enthusiasm
to restrain or restrict freedom of movement or action
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or state of hostility between two parties
excessively particular or hard to please about details
to lose energy, enthusiasm, or strength
to praise someone excessively and often insincerely, especially to gain favor