Accomplished
easyPositive toneuh-KOM-plisht
adjective
Definition
Highly trained or skilled; completed successfully
Memory hook
An accomplished person has COMPLETED mastering their skills — they're highly skilled.
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Examples
“She is an accomplished pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall.”
“The accomplished diplomat negotiated several major treaties.”
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“She is an ______ pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall.”
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accomplished
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GRE Tip
Accomplished is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "proficient" or "adept" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "inept".
Related GRE Words
adept
Very skilled or proficient at something
proficient
Competent or skilled in doing or using something
virtuoso
A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
maven
An expert or connoisseur in a particular field
quintessential
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
articulate
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
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