GRE Vocabulary

Brought back to an original or functional condition

An indirect reference to a person, event, or idea

A short-lived trend or craze

Of the same kind; uniform in composition

The crime of lying under oath in court

To drive back an attack; to cause disgust or aversion; to push away by force

To overlook or tolerate behavior considered wrong or offensive

Extremely fierce and violent

To restore someone to health, normal life, or good reputation; to restore something to good condition

Quiet and restrained; soft in color or tone

To swallow quickly in large amounts; a large mouthful

A natural talent; distinctive style

Swollen with fluid or gas; excessively large

A shiny surface; a deceptive appearance; to make shiny or gloss over faults

The practice of spying to gather secret information

Relating to earthquakes; having a major widespread impact

The state of having no limits or end; an infinitely large quantity

Feeling dizzy or unsteady; causing dizziness; frivolous

Fineness or fragility; a choice food; sensitivity in handling matters

Fake or not genuine; fraudulent

To investigate thoroughly; to dig into the ground

Extremely cold; cold and unfriendly in manner; sexually unresponsive

A planned schedule or route for a journey

The characteristic spirit and values of a culture or group

To take small, quick bites of food; a small bite

An evergreen coniferous tree often associated with mourning.

Using money or resources carefully; not wasteful

Completely firm and refusing to change one's mind

To flow out suddenly in large quantities; a sudden rapid outflow

A soft dark grey form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

A long oar-propelled warship; a ship's kitchen

A formal binding agreement or promise between parties

The act of forcing someone out of a place or organization

Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection

A barrier blocking a road or passage; to block with such a barrier

A scientist who studies ecology

A wet marshy area of ground; to become stuck or slowed down

Intended to undermine authority; a person who seeks to overthrow an established system

To subtract an amount from a total

To fiddle with something trying to fix it; a travelling metal mender

A group of four musicians or singers; any group of four

A model of a human figure; a mock-up; a stupid person

A mass of rock sliding down a slope; an overwhelming electoral victory

To crush by walking heavily on; to treat with contempt

Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened

A surprise attack from a hidden position; to attack in this way

A social prohibition; forbidden by custom or convention

To impose a penalty for breaking a rule