GRE Words for Expert and Master
These 10 GRE words all share the meaning of expert and master. Studying them as one cluster is far more efficient than learning each in isolation, because the GRE tests words by how they relate to each other. Each entry below links to a full definition page with example sentences and memory hooks.
Why this cluster matters
On Sentence Equivalence you must choose two words that give the sentence the same meaning. That means the answer is almost always a synonym pair pulled from a cluster like this one. Watch the connotation tone on each word: a positive and a negative word rarely form a correct pair, even when their definitions look close.
The 10 words
Highly trained or skilled; completed successfully
Very skilled or proficient at something
A person with extensive knowledge in a field; the power to give orders or make decisions
An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in fine arts or food
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field
A person who inspires or influences others; a prominent figure
An expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Competent or skilled in doing or using something
A learned person; someone with exceptional knowledge
A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
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