GRE Vocabulary

A difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to escape

A decoration added to food; to decorate or embellish

To cancel or set aside a decision or automatic process; a manual control device

A V-shaped cut or indentation; to cut such a mark; to score a point

To die suddenly or untimely; to decay or rot

The surrounding area; nearness to a place

The quality of being modest and humble

A particular place or centre of activity; a set of points satisfying a condition

A song of praise or loyalty, especially a national song

Excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; something worthless or futile

To walk unevenly due to injury; an awkward gait; lacking stiffness

To clean by vigorous rubbing; to search thoroughly

To weaken by adding liquid; having low concentration

To press into a smaller space; a cloth pad applied to the body for treatment

A professional racehorse rider; to maneuver skillfully for advantage

Free from an obligation; to release someone from a duty

A small thin branch of a tree or bush

An elaborate public show or parade; a beauty competition

To make something seem less important by comparison; to cast a shadow over

To officially cancel a law; the act of cancelling a law

A ring of light around the sun, moon, or a holy figure's head

To happen afterwards as a result or consequence

Widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder

Able to speak two languages; a person who speaks two languages

To escape or avoid by cunning or cleverness

Having a healthy, rational mind; sensible and reasonable

A system of government ruled by a hereditary monarch; a kingdom

The chemical processes in a living organism that sustain life

Dark and gloomy in color or mood

To swallow up or overwhelm completely

To make someone feel uneasy or disturbed

The act of keeping something harmful from spreading; a policy of limiting hostile expansion

To make larger or more important; to exaggerate

Negligent or unethical professional conduct causing harm

Suggesting evil, danger, or harm; ominous

A large hall for public performances or meetings

Too small to be seen without a microscope; extremely tiny

A large luxury car, often chauffeur-driven

To cause something to change direction or turn aside

Bold resistance to authority or opposition

To cut wool from a sheep; a large cutting tool

To increase the strength or volume of something; to expand on a topic

Very tall or high; noble in character; arrogant in manner

An entrance hall or lobby in a hotel or theatre

Strong-smelling or harmful gas; to emit smoke or be very angry

Insufficient in amount or quality

A guarantee that a product will meet certain standards or be repaired

A hollow made by a blow; to make such a hollow; a noticeable reduction