GRE Vocabulary

A particular way of doing something; a state of operation

A person who establishes something; to sink or fail completely

Consisting of many different types or elements; varied

To develop or change gradually; to undergo biological evolution

To give valid reasons for an action; to prove something is right or acceptable

A public expression of objection; to strongly object to something

A formal agreement between countries

A skilled trade or activity; a boat or aircraft; to make with skill

A notable event or period; one installment of a TV series

Responsibility for a mistake; a defect or weakness; to criticize

To become weary or bored; the rubber covering of a wheel

Large or significant in size or amount

Relating to the mind and intellect; a learned, thoughtful person

To describe or portray in a particular way; to be typical of

A violent attack; to attack someone physically or verbally

An official permit; to grant official permission

A place providing protection from danger or weather; to shield from harm

A door or opening used to enter a place; the act of entering

To gradually lose color or strength; to slowly disappear

A dramatic work ending in disaster; a terrible real event causing great suffering

To make up or form something; to establish officially

To change the form or character of something

To press firmly from two sides; an act of pressing or squeezing

A face covering for disguise or protection; to hide or conceal

To change into a different form or belief; a person who has changed their religion

Covering everything relevant; thorough and wide-ranging

Easily noticed; well known or important

A talk or display showing information to an audience; the way something is presented

To act as if something is true when it is not; imaginary or feigned

To break a rule or law; to sexually assault

To divide or break apart; a crack or separation

Absolutely necessary or essential; relating to life

A noticeable difference; a feature that makes something stand out; excellence

A distinct part of something; to divide into sections

To modify for a new purpose; to adjust to new conditions

A journalist reporting from afar; a person who exchanges letters

A ship or boat; a container for liquids; a tube carrying fluid in the body

To divide and give out; to supply or deliver

Easily harmed or attacked physically or emotionally

A famous person; the state of being famous

Something imagined; a genre of fiction with magic and supernatural elements

The storyline of a narrative; a secret scheme; a small piece of land

A body or hand movement to express meaning; an act showing goodwill

The scientific study of the mind and behavior; mental characteristics

Small in degree; to treat with disrespect; an act of discourtesy

To maintain or keep going; to provide nourishment or support

A duty or binding commitment one is required to fulfil

A systematic plan; a secret plot; to plot or plan cunningly