Every letter of the alphabet, one comprehensive GRE vocabulary set in A to Z order. Graduate-level words for the GRE verbal reasoning section, deduped to one entry per root.
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- Abate
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To become less intense or gradually decrease. Example: The storm began to abate just before midnight, easing everyone's worry.- Abstain
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To choose not to do or have something. Example: Two senators chose to abstain rather than vote yes or no.- Acerbic
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Sharp and biting in tone or wit. Example: The critic's acerbic review left the young author shaken.- Acquiesce
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To accept or agree without protest. Example: After hours of debate, she finally acquiesced to their plan.- Acumen
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Keen insight or sharp judgment in a field. Example: Her business acumen helped the small shop triple its profits.- Adamant
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Refusing to change one's mind or position. Example: He remained adamant that the deadline could not move.- Aesthetic
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Concerned with beauty or artistic appreciation. Example: The designer prized aesthetic harmony over pure function.- Affinity
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A natural liking or attraction toward something. Example: She showed an early affinity for solving puzzles.- Alacrity
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Brisk and cheerful readiness or eagerness. Example: The volunteers accepted the task with surprising alacrity.- Allay
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To reduce fear, doubt, or worry. Example: The pilot's calm voice allayed the passengers' fears.- Alleviate
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To make suffering or a problem less severe. Example: The new medication helped alleviate her chronic pain.- Aloof
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Distant or reserved in manner; not friendly. Example: The new manager seemed aloof during the welcome lunch.- Altruism
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Selfless concern for the well being of others. Example: Her altruism led her to volunteer every weekend at the shelter.- Ambiguous
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Open to more than one interpretation. Example: The contract's ambiguous wording led to a long legal dispute.- Ambivalent
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Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something. Example: She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer abroad.
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