Top 50 Words YOU Should Know for GRE Vocabulary

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Some of the words tested:

anomaly – noun – something that is unusual or unexpected

The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades.

equivocal – adj. – not easily understood or explained

Politicians have been known to provide equivocal answers to reporters’ questions.

lucid – adj. – very clear and easy to understand

The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the concepts presented.

precipitate – verb – to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly

Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.

assuage – verb – to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.

erudite – adj. – having or showing great knowledge

High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are entertaining.

opaque – adj. – not able to be seen through; not easily understood

Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than 4,000 grams.

prodigal – adj. – wastefully extravagant

The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.

fervid – adj. – intensely enthusiastic or passionate

The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours.

placate – verb – to make (someone) less angry or hostile

A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier.

zeal – noun – a strong feel of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something

The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many lands.

abstain – verb – to restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something

Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes.

audacious – adj. – a willingness to take bold risks / adj. – showing a lack of respect

The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy. / The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.

desiccate – verb – remove the moisture from (something)

The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants.

gullible – adj. – easily persuaded to believe something

The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him.

laudable – adj. – deserving praise and commendation

Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is a laudable goal.

pedant – noun – a person who makes an excessive display of learning

Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester.

vacillate – verb – to waver between different opinions or actions

Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue.

adulterate – verb – to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality

Many chefs use fresh produce and refuse to adulterate their dishes with canned ingredients.

capricious – adj. – given to sudden changes of mood or behavior

The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next.

engender – verb – to produce, cause, or give rise to (something)

Political debates can engender controversy regarding the subjects discussed.

homogenous – adj. – of the same or similar kind

There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread.

loquacious – adj. – tending to talk a great deal

The loquacious professor was known for his five-hour lectures.

pragmatic – adj. – dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories

A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics.

volatile – adj. – likely to change rapidly and unpredictably

It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decades.

apathy – noun – lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Political parties try to engage young voters who are more prone to apathy than older citizens.

corroborate – verb – to confirm or make more certain

The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources.

ephemeral – adj. – lasting for a very short time

An ephemeral moment of victory may last mere seconds, but it can remain as a triumphant memory for decades.

laconic – adj. – using few words

The student’s laconic response suggested that she did not know very much about the topic the professor was discussing.

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