Essential GRE words, set 30.
20 words, from shrewd to strident. 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 30 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
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
subtly deceptive reasoning that seems plausible but is flawed
occurring at irregular or infrequent intervals
false or fake despite a deceptive appearance of authenticity
to reject with contempt or disdain
to waste recklessly or use up to no purpose
to firmly suppress or silence something
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
a period or state of inactivity, stagnation, or equilibrium
firmly loyal and committed
firmly fixed in belief or loyalty; unwavering
enduring pain or hardship without showing feeling
showing little emotion and seeming unmoved
a layer or level of something, especially a social class or a layer of rock or society
loud, harsh, and aggressively insistent