Advanced GRE vocabulary words, continuing the GRE Vocabulary series. Front: the word. Back: definition and a short example sentence.
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- acrimonious
- Bitter, harsh, or sharp in tone. The acrimonious debate between the candidates lasted for hours.
- amalgamate
- To combine or merge into one whole. The two companies decided to amalgamate their research departments.
- anachronism
- Something out of its proper historical time period. The smartphone in the 1920s film was a glaring anachronism.
- anodyne
- Something that soothes pain or distress. Music proved to be an anodyne for her loneliness.
- antithetical
- Directly opposed or contradictory in nature. Their views on climate policy were antithetical.
- apocryphal
- Doubtful or false, of questionable authenticity. Many famous historical anecdotes are actually apocryphal.
- approbation
- Formal approval or praise. The board gave its approbation to the new strategic plan.
- arduous
- Difficult, exhausting, or requiring great effort. The arduous climb left the hikers breathless.
- artful
- Skillful, clever, or made with craft and care. Her artful dodging of the question impressed the audience.
- ascendant
- Rising, moving upward, or in a position of dominance. Her influence in the organization was in the ascendant.
- asperity
- Harshness, roughness, or sharpness of tone or manner. She spoke with asperity about the repeated mistake.
- astute
- Shrewd, clever, or having sharp practical judgment. His astute business decisions doubled the company's profits.
- attenuation
- Weakening or reduction in force, effect, or intensity. The attenuation of the wifi signal was caused by the thick walls.
- audacious
- Bold, daring, or showing fearless courage. His audacious investment strategy paid off tremendously.
- augment
- To increase, make greater, or enlarge. She took freelance work to augment her regular income.