Essential GRE words, set 5.
20 words, from bureaucracy to chicanery. 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 5 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
a system of government or organization characterized by complex rules and a rigid hierarchy
to grow or expand rapidly and flourish
to support, strengthen, or back up
belonging to an earlier time; no longer current or relevant
excessively complicated, intricate, or devious
to coax someone into doing something through flattery or persuasion
showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
immature and lacking adult experience or sophistication
an unfounded rumor or false story, especially one deliberately spread to mislead
truthful and straightforward; not concealing one's thoughts or opinions
to surrender or give in, often after resistance
a sudden, impulsive change of mind or behavior; a whim with no clear rationale
something that precipitates or speeds up an event or change
including a wide variety of things; broad in tastes, interests, or scope
showing a dismissive or offhand lack of concern
to express strong, formal disapproval of someone
the bringing to an end of something; a pause or stopping of activity
a person who falsely claims to have special skill or knowledge
to rebuke or punish someone for wrongdoing
the use of trickery or deception to achieve a goal