Essential GRE words, set 27.
20 words, from prologue to recant. 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 27 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
an introductory section of a literary work or speech that leads into the main part
widely known and important, or standing out so as to be easily noticed
a natural inclination to behave in a particular way
giving a good indication of success; favorable
conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morality
lacking imagination or excitement; commonplace
to forbid something officially or condemn it
narrow or unsophisticated in outlook; limited to local concerns
acting with care and good judgment about the future
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
a state of uncertainty or perplexity over what to do
habitually complaining in a peevish, whining manner
in a state of inactivity, rest, or dormancy
extravagantly idealistic and impractical in pursuit of lofty goals
spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful
bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
aggressively greedy or grasping, especially for money or possessions
to argue against and disprove a claim or accusation
to formally withdraw or renounce a former belief or statement