GRE Vocabulary

a computer file or document folder; to store or submit documents

To make certain that something happens

Universal, all-encompassing; a member of the Roman Catholic Church

A part that makes up a larger whole

A noticeable difference between things (n.); to show or form a difference (v.)

A distinct area defined by specific features or restrictions; to divide into sections

A person who flies an aircraft or guides ships; to fly or steer; done as a trial

To chase someone; to work towards a goal or continue with a course of action

The top layer of earth in which plants grow; to make dirty

To examine carefully in order to discover facts

Tending to resist change; a person who favors traditional values

To completely remove or get rid of; to knock out of a contest

A system or form of government, especially authoritarian; a period of rule

To verify or establish the truth of something

An earnest request or legal review; to attract or interest someone

Intelligent; neat and stylish; to feel a stinging pain

The process of noticing or understanding something; a particular viewpoint

Belief in one's own abilities; firm trust in someone or something

to divide or keep apart; not connected or shared

To mix by moving through a liquid; to cause excitement or strong feelings; a commotion

To rip or pull apart; a hole caused by tearing; drops from the eyes when crying

To give or allow officially; a sum of money given for a specific purpose

To lengthen by pulling; a continuous expanse

To quote or refer to a source as evidence; a citation

Occurring at the beginning; the first letter of a name; to sign with one's initials

To be against or resist something or someone

Having more than one part or instance; a number that is a product of a smaller number

Absolutely necessary or important; a fundamental element

The central or most essential part (n.); most important (adj.)

A person who sees an event or gives evidence; to see something directly

Restricted in size or scope; not extensive

A natural mental ability; the teaching staff or a division of a university

To use carelessly; unwanted material or rubbish; discarded as useless

Extremely large in size or amount

Very large in size or extent; heavy and solid

To decrease or worsen; a gradual deterioration

Relating to the countryside, as opposed to cities

Laws enacted by a legislature; the process of making laws

To charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing; to blame

A distinctive feature of a person or thing; typical or distinguishing

White liquid produced by female mammals; to extract milk from an animal

To throw or fling; to assign acting roles; all the actors in a production

To make someone believe something or persuade them to act

To evaluate the value or quality of something; to impose a tax or charge

The act of adding anything

Having committed a crime; feeling remorse or shame

To take part in a contest or rivalry against others

Contrary to or forbidden by law or rules