Essential GRE words, set 29.
20 words, from satire to solicitous. 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 29 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
the use of irony or ridicule to expose folly or vice
to taste or smell something with pleasure, or to enjoy an experience fully and lingeringly
barely sufficient; limited in amount
severely critical in a harsh, withering way
a split or division between strongly opposed factions
a tiny trace or spark of a quality or feeling
diligently attentive to detail and ethical correctness
to examine closely and critically
not connected with religious or spiritual matters
relating to meaning in language or logic
strongly influencing later developments; foundational
to isolate or set apart, often deliberately
excessively willing to please or obey; submissive
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
having sharp practical judgment and cleverness
to persistently avoid or reject
a person inclined to question or doubt accepted claims
not taut or held tightly; lacking energy, effort, or diligence
comfort or consolation in a time of distress
showing attentive care or concern for others