Higher-level vocabulary that commonly appears in GMAT reading comprehension and critical reasoning passages. Front: the word. Back: definition and a short example sentence.
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- Ambiguous
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Unclear in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation. Example: The contract's ambiguous language led to a dispute between the parties.- Ardent
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Enthusiastic and passionate; showing intense feeling. Example: The ardent supporters campaigned tirelessly for their candidate.- Benign
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Harmless; not serious or malignant. Example: The doctor reported that the tumor was benign.- Capricious
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Sudden and unpredictable in behavior or mood; impulsive. Example: The CEO's capricious decisions made planning impossible for the team.- Categorical
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Absolute and unconditional; expressing a firm statement with no doubt. Example: The CEO gave a categorical denial of the accusations.- Circumvent
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To find a way around an obstacle; to avoid by going around. Example: The company attempted to circumvent the regulations through legal loopholes.- Cogent
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Persuasive and compelling; logically sound. Example: The lawyer presented cogent arguments that convinced the jury.- Commensurate
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Equal to in measure or degree; proportional. Example: Her salary was commensurate with her experience and qualifications.- Contentious
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Causing or likely to cause heated debate; argumentative. Example: The contentious issue divided the country along political lines.- Contrite
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Feeling remorseful and repentant; sincerely sorry. Example: The contrite executive apologized for misleading shareholders.- Corroborate
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To confirm or support with evidence; to verify. Example: The witness's testimony corroborated the defendant's alibi.- Curtail
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To cut short; to reduce or restrict. Example: The government decided to curtail spending due to budget constraints.- Daunting
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Intimidating and challenging; causing someone to feel intimidated. Example: The daunting task of learning a new language overwhelmed the student.- Debilitate
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To weaken or make less strong; to impair. Example: The long illness debilitated the patient's physical strength.- Defunct
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No longer in existence or operation; dead. Example: The company was defunct by the time the lawsuit was settled.
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