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GRE A-Words Part 14
GRE A Words Part 14 of 19. Divided into 20-25 word stacks for easier learning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| austere | forbiddingly stern; ascetic; without comfort or enjoyment; severely simple and unornamented |
| autonomous | self-governing |
| avenge | take vengence of something or on behalf of someone |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed |
| anoint | consecrate; put oil on |
| anthem | song of praise or patriotism |
| aspire | seek to attain (position or status); long for |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |
| adherent | supporter; follower |
| aviary | enclosure for birds; large cage |
| avid | greedy; extremely eager for |
| address | direct speech to; speak to; deal with or discuss; direct one's efforts or attention to; make with a destination |
| affront | insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect |
| amicable | peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome |
| alcove | nook; recess |
| adjunct | something attached to but holding an inferior position |
| affinity | feeling of kinship; similarity |
| abridge | condense or shorten |
| accede | agree |
| anonymity | state of being nameless; anonymousness |