Set 2
GRE vocabulary
GRE vocabulary
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enervate
: make (someone or something) very weak or tired
The government was enervated by corruption.
extant
: in existance, still existing
Extant bird species.
wanting
: not having all that is needed or expected
The plan was wanting.
egregious
: very bad and easily noticed
The article contains a number of egregious errors.
ambivalent
: having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time
He felt ambivalent about his job.
betray
: to show (something, such as a feeling or desire) without wanting or trying to
Although he would not smile, his eyes betrayed his happiness.
qualify
: to make (a statement) more specific or limited in meaning or effect
I would like to qualify what I said earlier to avoid any misinterpretation.
undermine
: to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.
prodigal
: carelessly and foolishly spending money, time etc.
A prodigal lifestyle.
venality
: willing to do dishonest things in return for money
: corrupt
A venal court official.
auspicious
: showing or suggesting that future success is likely
It was an auspicious time to open a new business.
equivocal
: having two ore more meanings
An equivocal term.
amenable
: willing to agree or accep something that is wanted or asked for
The children are generally amenable to our wishes.
galvanize
: to cause (people) to become so excited or concerned about an issue, idea, etc., that they want to do something about it
An issue that galvanized the public.
castigate
: to criticize (someone) hashly
The author castigated the prime minister as an ineffective leader.
disinterested
: not influenced by personal feelings, opinions or concerns
A disinterested third party mediatec the dispute.
iconoclast
: a person who criticizes or opposes beliefs and practices that are widely accepted
The icconoclasm of his views made him unpopular.
artful
: done with or showing artistic skills
Artful writing.
anomalous
: not expected or usual
Researchers could not explain the anomalous test results.
prevaricate
: to avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question
Government officials prevaricated about the real costs of the project.
