GRE Vocabulary

An artificial gemstone used as an imitation diamond

To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever

An assistant to a priest; a devoted follower

To split or cut something with a sharp instrument; to adhere or cling firmly to something

Functional, durable, and fit for use

Courage and determination in the face of difficulty

A cut-out template for reproducing patterns; to print using such a template

Harmful small animals or insects; an offensive person

A learning disability causing reading and writing difficulties

To discharge waste from the body

To stare at someone in a flirtatious or lustful way

The scientific study of plants

Occurring every two years; a plant with a two-year life cycle

A political leader who manipulates public emotions and prejudices; to act in such a manner

Having or using only one color or wavelength

To prevent a difficulty or make something unnecessary in advance

Showing dismissive lack of concern; a gallant horseman or royalist soldier

A loud confused noise from a crowd; noisy commotion

To send someone back to their own country; a person returned to their homeland

A false spoken statement damaging someone's reputation; to make such statements

Naturally existing within or throughout something; inherent

Impressively bright and magnificent in appearance

Having a physical, material form; tangible

A musical composition in several movements for one or a few instruments

Nearsighted; lacking foresight or broad perspective

Likely to decay quickly; food or goods that spoil rapidly

To make holy or sacred; to purify from sin

Boisterous, noisy, and hard to control

An assumption made in advance before examination

The practice of having only one spouse or partner at a time

To waste time by moving or acting slowly

A medicine that relieves pain; relating to pain relief

A young female horse

To bring under control by force; to dominate

An armored warship; firm and impossible to dispute

Something or someone of enormous size or great importance

A tall tapered stone pillar with a pyramidal top, used as a monument

Contrary to established religious or accepted beliefs

A theatrical show with songs, dances, and comic sketches

To make holy through religious rites; to dedicate to a sacred purpose

Unusually pale; lacking vitality or color

To supply or absorb water; a compound containing water molecules

Feeling no regret or remorse for wrongdoing

The quality of being serious and dignified; a solemn ceremony

A small weasel-like animal; to search out and uncover something hidden

Merciful and tolerant treatment, especially in reducing punishment

Lacking energy or alertness; sluggish

A small grain or tiny particle