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