Graduate-level vocabulary words commonly tested on the GRE, with concise definitions, set I.
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- Admonish
- To scold or reprimand, especially mildly or with concern
- Garrulous
- Excessively or tediously talkative
- Antithetical
- Directly opposed or in sharp contrast
- Accolade
- An award, honor, or expression of praise and approval
- Ambiguous
- Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning
- Profuse
- Produced or supplied in large quantities; abundant
- Ameliorate
- To make better or improve a situation
- Obdurate
- Stubbornly refusing to change or be persuaded
- Exonerate
- To clear of blame or guilt; to prove innocent
- Succinct
- Briefly and clearly expressed in few words
- Languid
- Lacking energy, vigor, or vitality; sluggish
- Deleterious
- Causing harm or having a harmful effect
- Sagacious
- Having keen insight and good judgment; wise
- Castigate
- To reprimand severely or criticize harshly
- Verbose
- Using more words than necessary; wordy