Hard advanced GRE words, set 13.
20 words, from peroration to privation. 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
Hard advanced GRE words, set 13 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
the concluding, often impassioned, part of a speech
light, frivolous, or gently mocking talk about a subject
keenness of mental perception and discernment
clearness and lucidity of statement or style
clearly expressed and easy to understand; lucid
stubbornly persistent in holding to a purpose or opinion
the use of petty, dishonest, or quibbling tactics, especially in argument or legal matters
a bitter, impassioned verbal attack or denunciation
calm, unemotional steadiness of temperament
frank and direct in speech, without evasion or ornament
the use of more words than are needed to express an idea, sometimes for emphasis
a person whose power derives from great wealth
indifferent and nonchalant, caring little about anything
a strong verbal or written attack on a position or belief
an utter coward; a spiritless craven
skillful sleight of hand; by extension, deft manual deception or trickery
to speak or act evasively to avoid telling the truth
the act of departing from the truth through evasive or intentionally misleading speech
one who habitually dodges the truth or speaks in deliberately misleading ways
the lack of basic necessities or comforts