GRE Basic Vocabulary Practice Exam

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• What mood does the term "morose" convey?
• What does "impediment" refer to in a general context?
• To pine for someone means to:
• What does it mean if something is described as 'heretical'?
• What quality would be opposite to fidelity?
• Which word describes something that is difficult to detect or grasp by the mind?
• What term is used to describe a manner of speaking that lacks intellectual depth?
• What is the term that means to reduce or dispose of something?
• Which term refers to a person's natural inclination or established habit?
• What term refers to the quality of being careful to avoid waste?
• How does one define 'lethargic'?
• To "remonstrate" is to:
• What does it mean to belabor a point?
• What does it mean to 'flag' something in a discussion context?
• What does "torque" mean in a physical context?
• What does the term "respite" refer to?
• What is the definition of "aggravate"?
• What does the term 'sanction' imply in terms of social control?
• What does the term 'somber' imply about a character?
• Which of the following best describes "diabolic"?
• Which word refers to a burden that is troubling or difficult to bear?
• What is the act of restoring something to its original state called?
• What term describes the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech?
• What does the word gratis mean?
• What is a 'partisan'?
• If someone is described as compliant, they are likely to be __________.
• Which of the following best describes "reconciliation"?
• Which of the following best describes "salient"?
• What is implied by something described as 'abysmal'?
• Which of the following best describes 'warranted'?
• What does "amorphous" indicate?
• What can be inferred about a situation that is described as 'ominous'?
• What does it mean to 'relegate' someone?
• Which definition aligns with the term "pristine"?
• What is the definition of a magnate?
• What term refers to the act of changing from one use or function to another?
• Which term would best fit a situation defined by 'bedlam'?
• What does 'remuneration' refer to?
• What is the meaning of the verb 'to milk' in a figurative sense?
• Which word represents the idea of rapid growth or increase?
• If someone is described as indolent, they are likely to be:
• Which term describes something that causes an important event to happen?
• What does 'exonerate' mean?
• To "decimate" means to:
• What does 'pervasive' indicate?
• To "color" in a discussion means to:
• Which term refers to performing with little or no preparation?
• What term refers to someone who is persistently stubborn or unyielding?
• Which term best describes a method to increase the purity of a liquid by boiling it?
• Which of the following describes a "reticent" person?
• What does the term "sever" imply?
• Which word means to caution or advise against something?
• What is the definition of 'founder' in terms of movement?
• What does 'luminous' refer to?
• Which word refers to feelings of dismay or confusion?
• What is 'forbearance' in legal terms?
• If a person exhibits acrid behavior, they likely communicate in a:
• Which term best describes someone with an ornery disposition?
• How would you best describe a "pragmatic" individual?
• How would you describe something that is 'odious'?
• Which term refers to consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense?
• What term best describes a legal document requesting the presence of a witness in court?
• Which characteristic describes something labeled as "viable"?
• Which word describes the act of deriding or treating with contempt?
• To wane means to:
• If an individual cannot be subdued, they are considered to be:
• What term is used to describe someone marked by refinement in taste and manners?
• Which term signifies a widely accepted principle or practice within a certain field?
• Which of the following best describes a characteristic of a staunch individual?
• What does the term "exacerbate" mean?
• Which word describes communication that is brief and to the point?
• Which of the following best describes "discretion"?
• What does the term "slight" suggest when used in a social context?
• In what context might someone "divulge" information?
• What is an archetype?
• Which term describes someone who expresses themselves clearly and effectively?
• Which term means easily understood or clear?
• What does it mean to extend?
• What does it mean to augment something?
• When someone seeks to "garner" support, what are they trying to do?
• If someone exhibits complaisance, they are likely to:
• Which word signifies a powerfully persuasive argument?
• What is the primary characteristic of pedagogy?
• What does it mean to waffle?
• A person described as "profuse" is typically characterized by what?
• What does 'eclectic' imply about a collection?
• What does the term "austere" describe?
• What does deviation refer to?
• What is meant by the term serenity?
• Which word would best describe a person who is dedicated to learning but fixated on trivial details?
• What term describes an expert who appreciates a particular field?
• What does the word "boisterous" imply?
• What does the term 'ethereal' primarily suggest about an object or entity?
• What does it mean to acquiesce?
• Which term refers to causing someone to lose their composure?
• Which of the following is most closely associated with the term "detraction"?
• What term describes a behavior that is recklessly wasteful?
• If someone is described as "culpable," what does that imply about them?
• What does it mean to 'abstain' from something?
• Which word best describes severe criticism or disapproval?
• What is a "debacle"?
• Which definition best describes "intimate"?
• What does the term ostentatious refer to?
• What does "pompous" imply about a person's demeanor?
• Which word means cleverly amusing in tone?
• Which of these terms can indicate a lack of clarity or concealment of truth?
• What does "reverent" suggest about a person's feelings?
• Which of the following words refers to a brief, yet effective expression?
• Which word best describes someone who is independent in behavior or thought?
• What is a consequence of being described as "caustic"?
• What does "incipient" mean?
• To 'tantalize' someone means to:
• What does 'fidelity' denote?
• What is a synonym for "buttress"?
• To covet something typically means to:
• Which of the following best defines "contiguous"?
• How would you describe something that is oblique?
• To "divulge" information means to:
• What do we call a comment that is repetitive and lacks originality?
• Which action would best demonstrate 'exonerating' someone?
• What does it mean to misappropriate?
• Which term best describes someone who is "impudent"?
• What does "disparate" imply?
• What does the term 'abash' mean?
• What does 'placate' mean?
• Which term is synonymous with insincere flattery?
• What does the term 'deference' refer to?
• What is the definition of 'sundry'?
• In a discussion, if someone is "reticent," they are likely to
• Who is referred to as a "spendthrift"?
• What does "hegemony" refer to?
• A "judicious" person is likely to:
• To "avow" something means to:
• Which of the following actions does "prune" best describe?
• Which word describes something that is likely to be false but might seem plausible?
• Which word describes someone who tries to gain favor through flattery or cringing?
• What is the definition of "shard"?
• What word describes something that is impossible to placate?
• Which phrase best describes someone who is pious?
• What term describes a quality of being not extreme?
• Which of the following best describes "amenable"?
• Which term describes someone who remains calm and composed, not easily upset or excited?
• Which characteristic is most associated with a "meticulous" approach?
• Which of the following best describes "hyperbole"?
• What does the term 'idiosyncrasy' refer to?
• Which word indicates intense emotion?
• What does the term "pragmatic" suggest about an individual?
• What term best describes an energetic style?
• Which of the following words implies annoyance?
• Which term refers to the action of repealing or canceling?
• Which of the following describes "fraud"?
• In what context would "quintessential" be appropriately used?
• What does "deleterious" mean?
• The term "condolence" refers to:
• What tactic does the term 'filibuster' describe?
• Which word means to free from deception or error, setting right in ideas or thinking?
• What characteristic does a 'belligerent' person typically exhibit?
• What is meant by 'novel' in a specific context?
• How might one best illustrate that they have a 'forte'?
• What does it mean to "sap"?
• What is the term for using language effectively to please or persuade?
• Which word best fits the definition of 'to grow quickly and abundantly'?
• How would you describe someone who is "irascible"?
• To 'forswear' a belief means to:
• The term "aggregate" best describes which of the following actions?
• Which of the following best describes a person characterized by "impassive" behaviors?
• What does 'pedagogy' refer to?
• What is the meaning of the word bereave?
• What is the meaning of empirical?
• What does "arcane" refer to?
• What does "inert" describe?
• What word denotes a person who lives in solitude?
• Which of the following best describes "quintessential"?
• How is "static" best described in terms of movement?
• What does 'adherent' refer to in a general context?
• Which term refers to something that is secret or hidden?
• What type of behavior does "intrepid" highlight about an individual?
• Which term is used to describe someone who is affectively modest or shy in a playful way?
• Which term refers to an essential component?
• What is a synonym for 'scold mildly'?
• What is "bombast" characterized by?
• Which word best describes someone who is gullible?
• What does the term "allege" imply?
• What is the function of "cogent" in an argument?
• What does the term contemptuous imply?
• What does a disposition of deference suggest about one's character?
• Which unit of measurement is used for the loudness of sounds?
• What does it mean to 'articulate' in communication?
• What does "affectation" frequently indicate about a person’s behavior?
• What does "manifest" mean?
• What is the meaning of "antecedent"?
• What term refers to a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way?
• In what context is someone likely to be described as voracious?
• Which term refers to the trait of judging wisely and objectively?
• What does "rectify" refer to in terms of action?
• If something is described as "arcane," it is likely to be?
• What term is used for something that lasts for a very short time?
• What does it mean to be 'nonplused'?
• What does it mean to 'flout' a rule or standard?
• Individuals who are impetuous tend to act:
• Which term represents a formal acknowledgment of something?
• What is the main function of rhetoric in communication?
• Which of the following describes a paradox?
• Which adjective describes speech or writing that is clear and easy to understand?
• What could be considered an example of something "amorphous"?
• What does "sparse" indicate when describing an environment?
• Which word means made tough by habitual exposure?
• Which word describes a weakening mentally or morally?
• What does the term "censure" mean?
• Which adjective refers to the exercise of good judgment?
• To describe someone's agreement as acquiescing indicates:
• Which word would best describe an ostentatious lifestyle?
• What characterizes a "furtive" behavior?
• Which term implies a strong feeling of regret?
• How would you classify someone who consistently demonstrates an 'obtuse' mindset?
• What does the term "proclivity" refer to?
• In what situation might one conduct "reconnaissance"?
• What is the practice of substituting less offensive terms for harsh realities called?
• What does it mean to "engender"?
• To submit or yield to another's wish or opinion is to __________.
• What term refers to a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding?
• Which term defines a criminal offense of making false statements under oath?
• What does it mean to broach a topic?
• Which word refers to the active strength of the body or mind?
• What does it mean to "renege" on a commitment?
• What does a "discrepancy" indicate?
• How is the term "impenetrable" best defined?
• Which adjective is used to describe more than is needed, desired, or required?
• Which word suggests a longing that is not easily fulfilled?
• What term is used to refer to a state or condition markedly different from the norm?
• To give authority or permission is to?
• What is the meaning of the word "coercive"?
• To recommend a course of action is to do what?
• What does the term 'myriad' refer to?
• What word best describes a deceptive appearance or illusion?
• Which word describes someone making decisions without careful consideration?
• What is the meaning of 'obviate'?
• What does the term "belie" mean?
• Which of the following is an example of an 'eccentric' behavior?
• What does it mean to "salve" a wound?
• Which of the following best describes the process of amortization?
• To 'weather' something means to:
• What does 'schism' refer to?
• What does it mean when something is described as ephemeral?
• What does it mean to speak or write in a manner that is brief and to the point?
• What aspect of a material is highlighted when describing it as "porous"?
• Which of these describes a state of being active, energetic, and alive?
• Which adjective signifies a complementary and supportive relationship?
• What term describes a state of being free from bias or self-interest?
• Which term means to pacify or calm someone down?
• What characterizes a "tirade"?
• What does it mean to expel?
• What does the term 'facilitate' primarily mean?
• What does it mean to stint?
• What does 'exemplar' refer to?
• What does it mean to 'query' something?
• What does it mean to waft something?
• Being "resolute" is characterized by:
• How would one describe a task that is "arduous"?
• What is a 'complement' in a supportive context?
• What adjective would best describe someone who is courteous and sociable?
• What would be the appropriate term for having strong opposition or repulsion towards something?
• What word describes a person showing a strong desire to learn or know more?
• What does it mean to "peruse" something?
• What does the term "plod" most closely mean?
• What does it mean to "vacillate"?
• How could you best describe the nature of an 'enigma'?
• Which word best describes someone who has a pleasing personality?
• What term refers to someone who is reserved and speaks very little?
• Which word describes a lack of originality or innovation in behavior?
• What does "assuage" mean?
• When something is described as oblique, it is often perceived as:
• Which of the following terms describes an inoffensive expression substituted for one considered offensive?
• How would one describe someone who is 'personable'?
• If someone expresses "rue," they might be feeling a sense of
• Which of the following terms implies a resolution that follows a disagreement?
• What characterizes a "qualm" in decision-making?
• What does it mean to 'abate' something?
• What does the term 'whimsical' describe?
• Which of the following describes something misleading or deceptive?
• How can a person who is easily influenced or imposed on be described?
• What does "prudent" imply about someone's decision-making?
• Which of the following best describes a voracious person?
• What is the meaning of "impunity"?
• What mindset is characterized by believing the worst of human nature and motives?
• Which term describes someone who travels frequently for work?
• Which term suggests a lack of care in one's actions?
• To "qualify" something typically means to do what?
• Which term could be used to describe a person who is easy to speak to?
• What does it indicate if someone is described as vigilant?
• What characterizes a situation of anarchy?
• What does the term 'eccentric' refer to?
• What is the effect of a soliloquy in a dramatic context?
• What is the meaning of 'lackluster'?
• What does the term 'tender' mean in a formal context?
• Which word best describes a feeling of intense dislike?
• How would you describe someone showing no care or concern in attitude or action?
• Which word means corresponding in size, degree, or extent?
• What is the meaning of "elucidate"?
• Which term best conveys the idea of intimidating someone to discourage them?
• Which of the following best describes a "sedative"?
• What term means brief and to the point?
• To deign means to:
• What does it mean to engage in a conspiracy or plot?
• What term would best describe an unpredictable change that can happen suddenly?
• What does an authoritarian person resemble?
• What term is used for the consumption of alcoholic drinks in excess?
• What is the opposite of conspicuous?
• What does it mean to 'temper' a situation?
• Which word describes the act of generating and separating substances from cells or bodily fluids?
• What does "castigation" refer to?
• What does the term "profuse" imply about the amount of something?
• What is a boring or unoriginal remark referred to as?
• What does tranquility represent?
• Which word means to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true?
• In what context is "singular" often used?
• The expression of a strong desire for someone else's property is defined as:
• Which word is used for a series of literary selections compiled together?
• What is a makeshift solution?
• What does the term 'dichotomy' refer to?
• What does pious signify?
• What does 'extraneous' refer to?
• What does the term "pedantic" mean?
• If someone is described as contemptuous, their attitude is likely:
• What is the meaning of the word 'emulate'?
• What term refers to someone who is stingy or mean?
• What does the term 'distraught' imply?
• What does it mean to savor something?
• What term describes a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative?
• What could be a consequence of being discordant?
• What does "pursuant" refer to?
• What does "resurrect" mean?
• In what context is "alchemy" historically significant?
• Which term refers to careful awareness of external factors?
• What word can be associated with someone asking too many questions due to curiosity?
• Which term means a standard or typical example?
• The term "androgynous" is often used to refer to:
• Which term best fits the idea of a significant point that stands out?
• What does the term introspection refer to?
• Which term best describes something that is extremely evil or cruel?
• What does the term incumbent refer to?
• If something is described as "dilapidated," it is likely to be:
• To "proliferate" means to:
• What does the term 'convention' refer to in a broader sense?
• Which of the following best describes a decision made based on individual whim or preference?
• Which adjective would you use to describe a robust and lively approach?
• Which of the following best describes 'tangential'?
• Which word describes the act of taking the place of something or moving into its position?
• Which term describes a historical precursor to modern chemistry?
• What does it mean to be 'agitated' in an emotional context?
• What is the primary meaning of "debauchery"?
• What does the word "dynamo" refer to?
• What does 'forte' signify in a given context?
• What is the purpose of conducting reconnaissance?
• What does the term "ameliorate" mean?
• What does 'hankering' refer to?
• What does androgynous refer to?
• What term is used to describe something lacking interest or significance?
• How would you describe someone who is "indefatigable"?
• What does "ambience" refer to in a general context?
• Which situation might involve a "discrepancy"?
• What does "antithesis" mean?
• Which definition best describes 'sanction' in terms of permission?
• What term describes a condition that is not final or fully agreed upon?
• Which word describes something that is unlikely to cause harm?
• What is the opposite of "prodigal"?
• Which of the following is synonymous with 'cutting off'?
• To "fancy" something means to:
• What characterizes someone who is "meticulous" in their work?
• What does 'unfettered' suggest about someone's situation?
• A "chauvinist" is best described as?
• What is the meaning of the word "presumption"?
• Which word best describes a situation that is not securely established?
• What is the meaning of the word "abscond"?
• What is the term for a deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule?
• What does the term "dearth" refer to?
• What is the definition of the word 'advocate'?
• Which word refers to the process of making something purer through boiling and condensation?
• To pine for something can also imply:
• What does it mean if something is described as discordant?
• What term describes a decision made subject to individual discretion or sometimes impulse?
• What emotion might 'relishing' an experience suggest?
• Which term describes the act of fusing or growing together?
• Feelings of ardor can best be described as:
• What does 'intransigent' describe?
• In what situation might someone use a 'filibuster'?
• What is the meaning of "reproach"?
• What does the term 'inundate' mean?
• Which term refers to the cessation of a relationship or the separation into parts?
• Which of the following is a synonym for "animosity"?
• Which term is opposite of being actively involved or concerned?
• What does it mean if someone is described as not straightforward or crafty?
• Which of the following best defines the word archaic?
• Where is something described as 'peripheral' located?
• What does "copious" refer to?
• Which word describes someone characterized by intense emotion?
• What is meant by the term digress?
• What does 'ominous' imply about a situation?
• Which of the following describes an idea that is "opaque"?
• Which of the following best defines 'bedlam'?
• Which word refers to lacking detail and focus in a process?
• What does "plasticity" refer to in a physical sense?
• Which term means various or assorted?
• What is a synonym for an overabundance or excess of something?
• Which term refers to unnatural or artificial behavior intended to impress others?
• How is something described as poignant?
• Which word refers to something markedly different from an accepted norm?
• What does "synergy" imply?
• Which of the following best describes "onerous" tasks?
• Which word best represents a situation that would be described as "improbable"?
• What does the term 'subliminal' refer to?
• Which word best describes something that is not currently evident but could exist?
• What does "squalid" describe when referencing a living condition?
• Which term refers to something mysterious or puzzling?
• What does the word "sordid" imply?
• What kind of behavior would be described as ornery?
• What word indicates a strong liking for something?
• Which term best describes the act of shunning the truth?
• What does "impulsive" imply about a decision?
• What is the opposite of promoting someone's reputation?
• Who is typically described as a "misanthrope"?
• Which word describes a person who is narrow-minded and lacking sophistication?
• What does the term "satire" primarily refer to in literature?
• To "deride" someone is to:
• What is the definition of the term "circumspect"?
• What does 'tenuous' mean?
• What term is associated with the complete removal of something?
• What does the term "impassive" imply about a person's emotional state?
• What does "dilapidated" refer to?
• Which word means having precise relevance to the matter at hand?
• Which word would best describe a situation that is 'abject'?
• What does "inopportune" refer to?
• What does it indicate if something is described as peripheral?
• What might be described as estimable?
• What word would best fit a situation described as recurring but not consistently?
• What does 'precarious' mean?
• Which of the following best describes something that is 'evanescent'?
• What does "presumptuous" often indicate about someone's attitude?
• Which word refers to something that is pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence?
• Which of the following best defines "travesty"?
• What characterizes a person who is described as "inerrant"?
• What does the term "buttress" refer to?
• Which term means to make something more acceptable by adding something else?
• What is a formal expression of praise for someone, often given at a funeral?
• What term is used to describe someone who is stubbornly disobedient and resists authority?
• What does it mean to refute something?
• What does the term nominal refer to?
• The term "itinerant" primarily refers to someone who:
• Which of the following best describes "conciliatory"?
• Which term relates to something being of little significance or of lower quality?
• What is the meaning of the term "amalgamate"?
• What kind of emotion does "rue" encompass?
• What is the primary focus of the term 'incubation'?
• What is the best term for a situation that is close to a lower limit or lower class?
• What type of language is characterized by bombast?
• What is the term for a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action?
• Which word describes someone who attempts to win favor from influential people through flattery?
• What does it mean to burnish?
• How would you describe a miscreant?
• If something is described as "burgeoning," it is likely to?
• What quality is characterized by skill in deception?
• What is the term for emotions or reactions that are stable and not easily influenced by external factors?
• Which word means having a natural inclination toward something?
• Which word best describes a person who has a "conciliatory" approach?
• What does the term "propensity" refer to?
• What does it mean to experience a "debacle" in a project?
• What does it mean to declare someone not guilty of criminal charges?
• What does it mean to espouse a belief?
• What does the term conspicuous mean?
• Which of the following best describes a solvent?
• Which word best describes a long, angry speech that is usually very critical?
• What does it mean to be "aghast"?
• What does it mean to assimilate?
• What does "malleable" mean when referring to a person's character?
• What does "imminent" mean?
• What does the term "enumerate" mean?
• Which word means to excuse or make allowances for someone’s behavior?
• To vilify someone means to:
• Which of the following actions would be considered vilifying?
• What does "caustic" mean in terms of tone?
• What process is referred to when making something correct or accurate?
• What does it imply to be audacious?
• Which word indicates something that constitutes a separate entity or part?
• What does "salve" refer to?
• What word describes a person who is habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little?
• Which term refers to the act of making someone aware of something?
• What does the term prime signify?
• A "rubric" used in education typically serves what purpose?
• What does it mean to openly condemn or brand something as disgraceful?
• Which term indicates a punitive action against someone?
• What is the meaning of "propagate" in context?
• What does the term "adulterate" primarily refer to?
• What does the term diffuse mean?
• What does the term "martial" suggest?
• What does "slothful" mean?
• To "disparage" someone means to:
• What does "episodic" imply about events or occurrences?
• To 'relish' something means to:
• Which of the following describes a state of extreme poverty or destitution?
• Which word reflects a careful economic behavior, especially in spending?
• Which of the following terms describes a situation that is likely to lead to sudden change or violence?
• What characterizes actions that are 'surreptitious'?
• Which term refers to actions conducted with hidden aims or methods?
• If something is described as derivative, what does that imply?
• What does it mean to metamorphose?
• To shrink away from fear or shame can be described as what?
• How would one describe a person who is zealous about a cause?
• What term signifies the action of lessening the seriousness or extent of something?
• What is the term for the attribute of being brief or fleeting?
• Which term describes a (usually long) dramatic speech that gives the illusion of unspoken reflections?
• What does "malevolent" imply about a person's intentions?
• When someone is asked to 'queue', what are they being instructed to do?
• Which of these most accurately describes something that is "sparing"?
• Feeling great empathy after making a mistake aligns with which term?
• What does "salutary" imply?
• What does the term "misconstrue" mean?
• What term describes a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations?
• What does 'approbation' signify?
• What term implies a refined and educated approach to social interactions?
• Which term signifies a condition that is not favorable?
• What characterizes someone who is described as 'discreet'?
• What is the meaning of 'raucous'?
• Which word signifies a feeling of intense dislike?
• Which term describes an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs?
• What would be the best action to take when one needs clarity in communication?
• If someone engages in actions to polish a surface, they are likely to:
• A "cursory" review would most likely be described as:
• Which adjective describes something that is tediously repetitious or lacking variety?
• What is an 'anthology'?
• What is a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem called?
• What does the term "trepidation" signify?
• What does the term 'amorous' imply?
• Which word describes something that is actual, true, or real?
• How is the word din best defined?
• To express something clearly and effectively can be described as what?
• Which of the following best describes the action of "plummet"?
• Which term describes a condition or situation that is lacking in easy movement or fluidity?
• Which action reflects espousing a belief?
• How might one typically react if they were to reproach someone?
• What term is used when someone attacks another's reputation?
• What does the word "qualm" signify?
• What type of inclination does "proclivity" denote?
• What can "aggregate" also refer to in a general sense?
• In what context is the term flush generally used?
• Which word would best fit the description of being beneficial in nature?
• What does "animosity" refer to?
• What is the meaning of "insular"?
• What does the term "vexation" refer to?
• What is a common characteristic of a fallacy?
• What is the term for the act of pausing uncertainly?
• Which word best describes a clever act of manipulation?
• How would you describe a material that is "porous"?
• Which term specifically relates to a person who speaks in a smooth but insincere manner?
• Which word signifies an idea that is expressed indirectly?
• What does 'unremitting' indicate?
• What process involves removing impurities and increasing the concentration of a substance?
• What does the term cardinal imply?
• Which term describes something that occurs in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances?
• Which term describes a cluster or collection of excess items?
• What is meant by the term patent?
• Which word indicates that something is open to two or more interpretations?
• What does the term "inherent" refer to?
• What does "contentious" imply?
• An "avid" reader is likely to be:
• What does the word 'insipid' suggest about something?
• Which word best describes a "membrane"?
• What is the meaning of "amortize"?
• Which term describes the act of superseding or taking something beforehand for oneself?
• What does ardor refer to?
• What does the term "paradigm" refer to?
• To be "circumspect" means to be cautious and?
• What word would you choose to convey uncertainty in a decision?
• What term describes something that is extremely old and seems to belong to an earlier period?
• What does the term "rubric" refer to?
• Which characteristic might describe an 'eclectic' taste in music?
• Which term describes someone marked by practical hardheaded intelligence?
• What is the opposite of enervate?
• What does obdurate mean?
• Which of the following best describes a 'placebo'?
• What is the meaning of "allusion"?
• What does the term "converge" imply?
• Which word describes something that has been ruined in character or quality?
• What does the term "idolatrous" refer to?
• How would you best describe something that is 'abrasive'?
• Which word describes the act of making something easier or milder?
• Which word means feeling regret for a fault or offense?
• What does "condemn" mean?
• Which of the following describes "tautology"?
• Which term refers to a state of growth or fusion?
• Which of the following best describes a "curmudgeon"?
• What does "adversity" refer to?
• What is the term that indicates a lacking in directness or honesty?
• What term describes something that has more than one possible meaning?
• What is the meaning of "precursor"?
• Which verb means to drive or urge someone on?
• What does it mean to "waft" an aroma?
• What does a fallacy indicate?
• What does it mean to "retard" a process?
• What is a "centrifuge" used for?
• What does it mean for someone to be staunch?
• Which term refers to something that lasts for an indefinitely long time?
• What is meant by "detraction"?
• What action is involved when something is "saturated"?
• In what context might one use the word 'tantalize'?
• Which of the following best describes estimable?
• What is the meaning of "presumptuous"?
• Which term describes hiding under a false appearance?
• What does "bolster" signify?
• Which term indicates a person who challenges the norm or stands apart from the majority?
• How is something that is 'flamboyant' best characterized?
• What is a bitter and prolonged verbal attack called?
• Which word refers to adherence to the truth; truthfulness?
• Which adjective describes someone as bellicose?
• What is a synonym for 'myriad'?
• What term is used to describe humorous or satirical mimicry?
• What does it mean to "rarefy" something?
• Which word would best describe a whimsical idea?
• What does the feeling of gratitude involve?
• How would you define "inept"?
• What does acrid imply regarding taste or odor?
• Which of the following best defines something that deviates from the general or common order or type?
• What does it mean to damp something?
• What characterizes someone who is "avid"?
• Which term best describes someone who is friendly and warm?
• Which word means to describe something in an exaggeratedly positive manner?
• What does the term "tenacity" refer to?
• To establish or strengthen something with new evidence or facts is to?
• A person feeling "reverent" may be exhibiting which kind of behavior?
• Which of the following words indicates something that continues without interruption?
• What does the term "intrepid" imply about a person?
• What term describes a state of doing without punishment?
• Which word describes someone who is easily irritated or annoyed?
• What does "repudiate" mean?
• What term refers to extended verbal expression in speech or writing?
• What is a common synonym for 'flamboyant'?
• What is the opposite of being 'disinterested'?
• What characterizes a zealous individual?
• What does it mean if someone is described as "indomitable"?
• Which term refers to the act of misleading or withholding information?
• What is the meaning of the word "arduous" in the context of tasks?
• What is gratitude?
• Being "cognizant" means you are?
• What does "cavalier" suggest about someone's attitude?
• What does it mean to 'forestall' something?
• What does the term eradicate mean?
• What does beneficent mean?
• Which word describes a characteristic appreciation of beauty or good taste?
• What is the primary characteristic of "brevity"?
• What does the term 'obtuse' refer to in terms of understanding?
• How would you describe a substance that has a gelatinous or gluey quality?
• What does "inerrancy" mean?
• Which term describes someone who is combative or aggressive?
• Which vocabulary word is used to describe a quality that is unnecessary or excessive?
• Which action is best associated with the term 'infuse'?
• In what context might "indignation" be a justified response?
• Which term denotes a playful manner that is not meant to be taken seriously?
• What is the underlying concept of "aesthetic" considerations?
• What does it mean to arrest?
• Which word can be used to describe someone who is open and sincere in their expressions?
• What does it mean to "daunt" someone?
• Which word describes a substantial relationship between two things?
• What does it mean to beleaguer someone?
• What does the term "renaissance" refer to in a cultural context?
• In the context of thinning something, which word fits?
• Which word best describes someone who is 'genial'?
• What does 'paradox' refer to?
• What is an alternate meaning for "aggravate"?
• What does the term "precipitate" imply?
• What is meant by "buff" in a context of care or maintenance?
• What is the term for the act of excluding someone from society by general consent?
• Which word indicates a tendency towards a particular action or behavior?
• What is a synonym of deviance?
• What is meant by the term multifaceted?
• What does 'ingenuity' refer to?
• What is the overall significance of the term "indefatigable" in evaluating a person's work ethic?
• What does incorrigible describe?
• What does it mean to "lament"?
• What term means to advertise in strongly positive terms?
• What characterizes a "capricious" behavior?
• If someone behaves in a demure way, they might be perceived as:
• What does it mean to 'flounder'?
• Which word best describes something that is distributed over a considerable area?
• What emotion does "indignation" typically express?
• How is the term trivial best defined?
• What does the term "improbable" describe?
• What word signifies something that is indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly?
• What is the purpose of something described as 'remedial'?
• What would be an example of a novel idea?
• Which word describes something that occurs by happy chance?
• What action is associated with forcing someone to confront a difficult situation?
• What does the word "spurious" signify?
• What could a 'cynical' person believe about people’s motives?
• How is the term 'flip' best understood in context?
• Which word denotes something that is subordinate or supplementary?