Essential GRE words, set 21.
20 words, from largesse to metaphysical. 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 21 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
the generous giving of gifts or money, often by someone wealthy or powerful
present but not yet active, visible, or developed
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
a strap or cord used to restrain an animal or, figuratively, to limit someone's freedom
something very large and powerful, especially a large organization or state
lightness of manner or humor, especially when seriousness is expected
taking words in their most basic sense, without metaphor or exaggeration
to appear as a large, threatening shape or to seem about to happen in an intimidating way
having a sheen or glow; brilliantly shining
the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies
a curse calling down harm or misfortune on someone
wishing harm or evil to others
to speak about in a harmful and untrue way
a person who pretends to be sick or incapable in order to avoid work or duty
easily shaped, bent, or influenced
clear and obvious to the eye or mind
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
a deep, lingering sadness or pensive gloom
to repair something broken or damaged, or to improve a bad situation
relating to abstract philosophical questions about existence, reality, and the nature of being