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Miscellaneous #3
GRE Vocab 4000
Question | Answer |
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caret | a mark in writing indicating a desired insertion |
preen | groom |
cerulean | a deep blue |
rubescent | becoming red, blushing |
willfulness | willful; deliberate, intentional |
headstrong | willful, determined to have one's way |
scribble | to write hastily or carelessly |
supplant | to take the place of, replace |
rife | prevalent, widespread |
provident | frugal, careful |
requiem | rest from an arduous task |
tenacity | steadfast in one's opinion |
consecrate | to make holy |
subterfuge | deceit, conspiracy |
artlessness | sincere, ingenuous |
document | to attest, supply evidence |
rend | tear apart |
languid | weary |
fend | deflect or repel |
perjure | lie under oath |
extenuate | lessen the severity |
boon | payoff, blessing |
sublime | lofty, excellent |
artifice | trick |
imbroglio | misunderstanding |
antithetical | directly opposite |
calumniate | slander |
virtuosity | ability of a virtuoso, someone with extraordinary abilities |
impugning | to attack as false (impugn someone's record) |
vestigial | not fully developed |