GRE Vocabulary Explorer

Lasting for a very short time; transitory

adjective

To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity

verb

Present, appearing, or found everywhere

adjective

Deviating from what is normal or expected

adjective

Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring

adjective

To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution

verb

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better

verb

Moderate in eating and drinking; self-restrained

adjective

Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable

adjective

To warn or reprimand someone firmly

verb

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical

adjective

To make something poorer in quality by adding another substance

verb

Using or expressed in more words than are needed

adjective

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

adjective

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause

adjective

To increase the power, status, or wealth of; to make appear greater

verb

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible

adjective

Brisk and cheerful readiness

noun

Very weak or slight; insubstantial

adjective

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe

verb

To combine or unite to form one structure or organization

verb

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear

adjective

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something

adjective

Something that is out of place in terms of historical or chronological context

noun

Comparable in certain respects; similar

adjective

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

noun

To cause someone to become hostile or angry

verb

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

noun

To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands

verb

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

adjective

Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

adjective

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having no comforts or luxuries

adjective

So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

adjective

To support or strengthen; to prop up

verb

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

adjective

To express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement

verb

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others

noun

Clear, logical, and convincing

adjective

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

adjective

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

verb

Truthful and straightforward; frank

adjective

Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice

adjective

The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

noun

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

adjective

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

adjective

Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity

adjective

To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

verb

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco

noun

Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

noun

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

adjective