GRE Vocabulary

On or near the surface only; lacking depth or thoroughness

Special equipment or gear; to set up or manipulate dishonestly

A smooth edible nut or the tree that produces it, native to the southern US

A short pleasure trip or outing

A distinctive feature; an official quality mark on precious metals

A cement mixture for building; a bowl for grinding; a short cannon

About to happen soon; imminent

An instrument for magnifying very small objects

A long pole with a sharp tip used as a weapon; to pierce with such a weapon

The description of distinctive features; portrayal of characters in a story

Of or relating to the side; sideways

A pleasant, distinctive smell

Completely full or tightly filled

A long narrow channel in a surface; a fixed routine

To prevent or frustrate someone's plans; a crosswise seat in a rowboat

A period of time doing something; to be sparing with

To distribute or give out; to prepare and supply medicine

To run slowly for exercise; a gentle nudge

A high flat area of land; a stable level after growth

To kill animals or people in large numbers; a massacre

To mix together; to socialize with others

A small breed of horse, typically under 14.2 hands in height

On the outer edge; of minor importance; an external computer device

A tall water-side grass plant; a vibrating strip in a wind instrument

Absolutely essential or urgent; a command or critical requirement

Showing no interest or concern; mediocre

A reference to a source; an official summons; a formal commendation

The level of moisture or water vapor in the air

One who dies or suffers for their beliefs; to put to death for one's faith

Suggesting something bad is about to happen

The seed case of a legume plant; a self-contained enclosure

Decayed or decomposed; morally corrupt; very bad

An object surviving from the past; a sacred object kept for veneration

A situation of danger or risk

To compete eagerly with others for something

To become real or appear; to come to fruition

Severe mental or physical suffering; to feel or cause great pain

An official order or law; to issue such an order

An area of damaged or diseased tissue in the body

To gather or assemble troops; to summon up courage; an assembly of troops

Unaware of or not noticing what is happening

A pain-relieving or sleep-inducing drug; often an illegal substance

A very large number; the masses of ordinary people

To make fabric by looping yarn with needles; to join closely

An arched ceiling or secure room; to jump over using hands or a pole

A group of vehicles or ships travelling together under escort; to escort them

To fall behind; a delay or gap in progress

Causing disorder or major change to an established system