Essential GRE words, set 32.
20 words, from tangential to turgid. 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 32 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
only loosely relevant; diverging from the main point
reckless boldness or nerve disregarding danger
holding firmly to a course, belief, or grip
a principle or belief held as part of a doctrine
weak, slight, or lacking a solid basis
relating to the earth or land as opposed to water or air, or of this world rather than a celestial or spiritual one
brief and to the point, sometimes to the point of curtness
to prevent someone from accomplishing something; to frustrate a plan
a long, angry, and often abusive outburst of speech
full of twists, turns, or complicated indirectness
easily managed, controlled, or shaped
an act that goes against a law, rule, or moral principle
lasting only a short time; impermanent
guilty of betrayal, or dangerously unstable and deceptive
sharply incisive and effective in expression
a feeling of fear or anxiety about a coming event
overused and therefore lacking freshness or originality
eager to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
loud, excited, and emotional, or involving disorder and uproar
swollen, or pompous and overblown in language