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GRE
Stack 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hyperbolic | excessively exaggerated |
| iconoclastic | attacking cherished traditions |
| harangue | intense verbal attack; diatribe |
| fallacy | mistaken idea based on flawed reasoning; misjudgment |
| viscous | sticky, thick |
| tortuous | full of twists and turns; curvy |
| tractable | capable of beings easily led, taught; submissive |
| viable | capable of maintaining life; practical |
| apostate | one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; traitor |
| idiosyncrasy | individual trait, usually odd in nature; eccentricity |
| maverick | independent individual |
| penchant | strong inclination; definite liking |
| blithe | lighthearted character; carefree |
| latent | potential but undeveloped; dormant, hidden |
| proliferate | increase in number; multiply |
| satiate | satisfy fully or excessively; glut |
| secrete | hide away, produce and release a bodily substance |
| shard | broken piece, |
| fatuous | smugly foolish; brainless |
| garrulity | talkativeness; loquacity |
| diffidence | lack of self-confidence |
| boor | someone who acts in a rude or insensitive way |
| coagulate | to thicken, to gather together |
| compendium | comprehensive though brief summary of a larger work; inventory |
| foment | promote growth or development |
| frenetic | wildly agitated, uncontrolled |
| mendacious | lying, untruthful |