GRE Words for Humble and Modest
These 5 GRE words all share the meaning of humble and modest. 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 5 words
Showing respect and courteous regard for another's wishes
Reserved, modest, and shy; affectedly modest
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
Not attempting to impress others with importance or status; modest
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