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Essential GRE words, set 6.

20 words, from chronological to concur. Recall each one, then mark it got it or missed it. Missed words come back until you know them all.

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chronological

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Essential GRE words, set 6 list.

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chronologicaladj.

arranged in the order in which events occurred over time

circuitousadj.

indirect and roundabout rather than direct

circumscribev.

to restrict or limit something within bounds

circumventv.

to find a way around an obstacle or rule

clinchv.

to confirm or settle a matter conclusively, or to secure a victory or deal

coalescev.

to come together to form a single unified whole

coercev.

to compel someone to act through force or threats

cognizancen.

knowledge, awareness, or understanding of something

coherentadj.

logically connected and easy to understand

collusionn.

secret cooperation between people, especially for illegal or deceitful purposes

commensurateadj.

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

complacentadj.

smugly satisfied and unaware of potential dangers

complementaryadj.

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

composuren.

calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or stressful situations

concedev.

to admit that something is true after initially denying or resisting it; to yield or surrender

conceitn.

excessive pride in one's own qualities or achievements; also, an elaborate metaphorical idea in literature

concessionn.

a thing that is granted or yielded, often in response to demands, or an acknowledgment that something is true

conciliatoryadj.

intended to make angry or hostile people calm and more friendly; seeking to reduce conflict

concoctv.

to invent or devise something, especially a story or plan, using skill or deception

concurv.

to agree or have the same opinion; to happen at the same time