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GRE VOCABULARY 2.1

TermDefinition
Piecemeal Characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time; bit by bit
Whimsical Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way; acting or behaving in a capricious manner.
Derided Express contempt for; ridicule
Fringe The outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group or activities An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or materials.
Apocryphal Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
Veracity Conformity to fact; accuracy truthfulness
Erratic Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
Trite (Of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; la links originality or freshness.
Hackneyed (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having overused; unoriginal and trite.
Opulent Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
Ominous Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious
Ambivalent Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Omniscient Knowing everything
Garbled (Of a message, sound, or transmission) confused and distorted; unclear
Quarried Extract (stone or other materials) from a quarry. Cut into (rock or ground) to obtain stone and other materials.
Commandeered Officially taking position or control of something, especially for military purposes.
Impede Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
Eviscerate Disembowel (person or animal); deprive something of its essential content
Deride Express contempt for; ridicule
Orate Make a speech, especially pompously or at length.
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