GRE Vocabulary

A state of balance between opposing forces; mental stability

Very comfortable, elegant, and expensive

To formally approve or confirm an agreement or treaty

Impressive and commanding in appearance or size

Of or relating to the middle class; conventional and materialistic

Dark, cloudy, and hard to see through; obscure or suspicious

A sudden major disruption or violent change

Without intention; accidentally

Salt, spices, or herbs added to food for flavour

Emitting bright fluorescent light; a fluorescent lamp

Requiring great effort or skill; difficult to satisfy

Molten rock from a volcano; solidified volcanic rock

A bunch of cut flowers; the aroma of wine

A private teacher for individuals or small groups; to teach privately

A long, difficult journey on foot; to make such a journey

An enclosed device producing intense heat for heating or industrial use

A natural coloring substance; a powder used to make paint; to add color

A subtle distinction in meaning or expression

A small clever or useful mechanical or electronic device

A daring feat or trick; to hinder growth

Based on intuition; naturally easy to understand or use

To completely destroy or eliminate something unwanted

To sell cheaper than a competitor; to undermine; a cut from below

To increase or make larger; to supplement

To deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

Emotionally moving; regarding or concerning something

A title or description for an image; subtitles on screen

To protect from harm; a protective measure

The immature form of an insect or amphibian before metamorphosis

A hormone that regulates blood sugar; used as a diabetes medication

Involving or combining two or more academic fields of study

To pay careful attention to; careful notice

Causing great shock or fear; horrifying

To compare something to something else

Barely sufficient; very limited in amount

Having an allergy to a substance; strongly averse to something

To stagger or sway suddenly; a sudden unsteady movement

To bet or take a risk for potential gain; a risky venture

Lively, quick, and energetic

A feeling of annoyance; physical discomfort or inflammation

To comfort someone in grief; a control panel or gaming unit

A state of deep unconsciousness caused by injury or illness

A religious song of praise; to sing such a song

Serious, dignified, and deeply sincere

To lift or throw with effort; a rising and falling motion

To agree with an opinion; to happen simultaneously

To ignore or show no concern for something; a lack of attention or care

A shiny coating on pottery or food; to apply such a coating; to fit with glass