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GRE Study Words 2012
Question | Answer |
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amoral | neither moral nor immoral |
apathy | lack of interest or emotion |
atropy | the wasting away of body tissue |
anomaly | an irregularity |
agnostic | one who questions the existence of God |
abduct | to take away by force |
abstruse | hard to understand; secret, hidden |
acerbic | sour or astrigent in taste; harsh in temper |
acrimonious | caustic,stinging, or bitter in nature |
acrid | sharp or biting to the taste or smell |
exacerbate | to increase bitterness or violence, aggravate |
prodigal | wastefully or recklessly extravegant |
allegory | figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another |
altruist | a person unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others |
amatory | of or pertaining to lovers or lovemaking |
amenity | agreeable ways or manners |
amorous | inclined to love, esp. sexual love |
enamored | inflamed with love; charmed; captivated |
amity | friendship, peaceful harmony |
inamorata | a female lover |
amiable | having or showing agreeable personal qualities |
amicable | characterized by exhibiting good will |
ambient | moving freely or obtaining power |
preamble | an introductory statement |
ambulatory | of, pertaining to, or capable of walking |
perambulator | one who makes a tour of inspection on foot |
ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |