GRE Vocabulary

The edge of a steep place or a dangerous situation

A long, complex orchestral composition

An underground storage room; a wine collection

To move back or withdraw gradually; to become less intense

To exist in large quantities; to be plentiful

A fixed sum of money given regularly; a permitted amount or share

To fall or drop suddenly and steeply

Strong sexual desire; to crave intensely

A complex network of confusing paths; a bewildering situation

A dividing ridge between drainage areas; a critical turning point

Very noticeable or strongly marked

The process or system of removing liquid by draining

To show involvement in wrongdoing; to imply as a consequence

A very painful or difficult experience or test

To love or respect deeply; to be very fond of

Exactly as stated, not figurative or metaphorical

Hard to grip due to smoothness or wetness; evasive or untrustworthy

A net-like structure with regular openings; to interlock or fit together

To perceive or distinguish something with the senses or mind

Dirty or offensive; to make dirty; a rule violation in sport

To ask for or seek something earnestly; to approach for business or donations

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose

Not definite or certain; done hesitantly or experimentally

To walk unsteadily; to arrange at staggered intervals; an unsteady movement

A gentle push; to push gently to get attention

To perform magic; to summon by supernatural power

The path followed by a moving object; a course of development

Morally evil or mischievous; (informal) extremely good

Knowledgeable; based on good understanding of the facts

A building for observing stars, planets, or weather

To compel someone to act in a certain way; to restrict or limit

To squeeze skin between fingers; a small amount; a difficult situation

A temporary break in activity; a hollow indented space

Relating to cooking or the kitchen

A long heroic story or narrative; an Old Norse prose tale

A decline in quality, dignity, or moral standing

The state of being better or higher than others

Protection given to refugees; a place of safety

To illustrate by example; to be a typical instance of

A foot-operated lever; to ride a bicycle

A sharp sibilant sound; to make such a sound as a sign of disapproval

The full range of works or skills a person or group is prepared to perform or use

To examine something very carefully and in detail

To practise a performance or speech in preparation for a public event

To mix cards randomly; to walk dragging one's feet

The human mind, soul, or spirit; one's inner mental life

Remaining after the main part is removed; a leftover amount

A space below the roof used for storage; to hit or throw something high into the air