GRE Vocabulary

Domineering and arrogant in manner

Worn thin and shabby; overused and stale

To draft into military service; a person so drafted

Disrespectful speech or action toward God or sacred things

In a coma; deeply unconscious or extremely drowsy

A numbered musical or artistic work

The consolidation of control under a central authority

A bitter verbal or written attack or criticism

To be filled with or echo a loud sound

Promptly and without following normal procedures; briefly and concisely

Military weapons and ammunition, especially heavy artillery

A person's face or outward appearance

An introductory section at the beginning of a literary or dramatic work

Extremely angry; having a dark bluish discoloured appearance

To satisfy thirst; to extinguish a fire; to cool metal rapidly in liquid

To formally give up power or a throne

A lead weight for measuring vertical direction or depth; perfectly vertical

(Of a bird) to clean its feathers; to groom oneself; to feel self-satisfied

Having a pleasant appearance and friendly manner

Done carelessly or merely as a formality

A perfect example or model of excellence

Conscientiously fulfilling one's duties; obedient

An upward trend or increase in activity

The handrail or upright supports along a staircase

Taking effect from a date in the past; applying to prior events or conditions

A release or purging of strong emotions, especially through art or drama

Restrained and unpretentious in style

To persuade someone through flattery or gentle coaxing

To officially order someone; to legally prohibit

Not supported by evidence

A magical liquid believed to cure all ills or grant eternal life

An open grassy clearing in a forest

To severely damage or disfigure; a laundry wringer device

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing

Speaking fluently but without sincerity or depth; superficial

A sweet food such as candy or cake; something elaborately crafted

A state of rest or peaceful relaxation; to rest or lie quietly

The art of producing beautiful decorative handwriting

To place a dead body in a grave; to bury

To join two pieces of rope, wire, or film by overlapping the ends; such a joint

To swing back and forth regularly; to waver between opposing views

Able to be understood

A person who habitually denies or criticizes

Dull, ordinary, and lacking imagination; relating to prose

A skilled gymnastic performer, often in a circus

A government official protecting citizens' interests in a foreign country

The main seating area at a stadium; to show off to impress an audience

To swap the order of things; to rewrite music in another key; a transposed matrix