GRE Vocabulary

A person's natural temperament; a tendency or inclination

An abnormal immune reaction to a substance; a strong dislike

A small pointed missile; to move or throw suddenly and swiftly

A solid oily substance; to coat with wax; to gradually grow

Loyalty and devotion to a country, cause, or leader

A serious criminal offense punishable by imprisonment

The merging of different things into one; nuclear fusion

A small place of worship

The ceremonial seat of a monarch; royal power or rank

Having many complex, closely connected details; elaborate

Relating to rural life or spiritual care; a work depicting idealized country life

A piece of land where fruit or nut trees are grown

A large painting on a wall; of or relating to a wall

A combination of musical notes played together; a line connecting two points on a curve

A state of wild excitement or uncontrolled activity

The right to block a decision (n.); to officially reject a proposal (v.)

A small, roughly built hut or cabin

A rebel fighting against authority; rebellious

Cold and bare; offering little hope; cheerless and depressing

An unexpected problem or reversal that hinders progress

A thin fabric covering the face; to conceal or disguise

Unable to rest or stay still; uneasy and dissatisfied

A medieval Christian military expedition; a vigorous campaign for a cause

Removal from power; pretrial sworn testimony; natural deposit of material

The trunk of the human body, excluding head and limbs

A drawing showing how something works; to represent with a diagram

A pungent aromatic spice; reddish-brown in color

To throw something with great force; a violent throw

Resistance when surfaces rub together; conflict between people

An antenna for signals (n.); relating to or in the air (adj.)

One's relatives or family; related by blood or marriage

Successful and financially well-off; thriving

Relating to scientific investigation for legal purposes

The leaves of plants or trees collectively

To release or let loose a powerful force

To laugh in a silly or nervous way; such a laugh

A government tax on imports or exports; a schedule of fees

The exercise of power or control over others

Lacking knowledge or education; unaware

To send off quickly; an urgent official message

To conceal identity by changing appearance; clothing or makeup used to hide one's identity

A small door or opening in a floor or ceiling; to emerge from an egg; to secretly devise a plan

To help resolve disputes between conflicting parties; acting indirectly

To make changes or improvements to something, especially a law or document

The act of copying; a copy or simulation

A condition causing painful inflammation of the joints

The complete set of genetic information of an organism

To stuff or pack tightly; to study intensively before an exam