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GRE Vocabulary: Level 2
accordion     Speak
 
(1)
n.  
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something of mixed origin or composition
rough surface quality; the structure of interwoven fibers or other elements; the feel of a surface or a fabric
a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard
a person who establishes an organization, business
large fishing net made to hang vertically in the water by weights at the lower edge and floats at the top
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avenge     Speak
 
(2)
v.  
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take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
bite by little at a time; seize gently with the mouth; eat slowly or in small bits
void or annul by recalling, withdrawing, or reversing; cancel; retract
make changes in structure or style; reconstruct; change the form of
decide; judge; sentence; condemn
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cactus     Speak
 
(3)
n.  
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brochure; leaflet; a small book usually having a paper cover
light; brightness; fierce or angry stare
involuntary and unnatural contraction of one or more muscles or muscular fibers
the file of documents on a subject; a bundle of writings or documents relating to one matter or subject
any plant of the order Cactaceae, as the prickly pear and the night-blooming cereus
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(4)
a. or ad.  
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sullen look; a frown; quality or state of being moody, melancholy, and gloomy
noticeable; prominent; easy to notice; obvious
weak; ineffective; lacking physical strength or vigor; incapable of sexual intercourse
resisting control or authority; discontented as toward authority
dazed or confused; dizzy or queasy
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(5)
n.  
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field; territory over which rule or control is exercised;  networked computers that share a common address
understanding and entering into another's feelings
mild expression to replace offensive, unpleasant, or embarrassing one
quantity; amount; a specified portion
strong inclination; definite liking
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(6)
n.  
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forcible restraint, especially unlawfully
condition or quality of being completely forgotten; official overlooking of offenses; amnesty
the file of documents on a subject; a bundle of writings or documents relating to one matter or subject
a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
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(7)
n.  
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a thing of very little value or importance
tiered seating for spectators in outdoor venues, especially exposed to the sun
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
gain information about the enemy; inspection or exploration of an area
a low prolonged sound of grief or pain, whether articulate or not; groan softly and continuously
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(8)
a. or ad.  
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temperate; gentle; mild; make less fast or intense ; preside over
queer; amusingly odd; comical
sullen look; a frown; quality or state of being moody, melancholy, and gloomy
sociable; going out or away; departing
possible, or liable, but not certain, to occur; incidental; casual.
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(9)
a. or ad.  
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being or happening first in a sequence of time; original; primary; fundamental
later in time; later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; located behind
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation
illegal; unlawful; not authorized or permitted
morally, socially, or legally obligated to another; under a legal obligation to someone
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(10)
v.  
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prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
run very rapidly; run at full speed.
combine something into a larger whole; unite
drink greedily; flood with water, as for washing
graze; skim or glance at casually
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inter     Speak
 
(11)
v.  
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break into small pieces; cause to fall in pieces
place in grave or tomb; bury; place in earth and cover
resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
conceal or hide; envelope completely; extinguish; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
throw into disorder; break the array of.
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(12)
n.  
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a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; guardian
the process of converting something from one thing to another; transformation
newly hatched, wingless, often wormlike form of many insects before metamorphosis
someone who writes plays
chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism to the maintenance of life
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oblivious     Speak
 
(13)
a. or ad.  
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inattentive or unmindful; lacking all memory; forgetful
causing great astonishment, amazement, or dismay; overwhelming; strikingly
illegal; unlawful; not authorized or permitted
formed into a whole; introduced into another entity
expressing low opinion; disparaging; belittling
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(14)
a. or ad.  
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formed into a whole; introduced into another entity
like a fanatic; furious; uncontrollable; extremely zealous or enthusiastic
wandering beyond one's bounds; exceeding due bounds; wild; excessive; unrestrained
of or about knowledge of pharmacy or preparing medicines
having a tendency to flop or flap
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prompt     Speak
 
(15)
v.  
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give up temporarily; yield; give up voluntarily; defer
draw back, as with fear or pain
impose fine or tax; collect payment
move to act; incite; give rise to; assist with a reminder
clean, deepen, or widen with scooping or suction devices, especially in harbor, waterway, and underwater mining
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repellent     Speak
 
(16)
a. or ad.  
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illegal; unlawful; not authorized or permitted
protected or covered with iron, as a vessel for naval warfare; rigid; solid or certain
lacking judgment, sense, or reason; unsuited; inappropriate; foolish
driving away; unattractive; inspiring aversion or distaste; resistant or impervious to something
uncorrupted by civilization; primitive; remaining free from dirt or decay
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(17)
n.  
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unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way
penetration; hole made in the body so that jewelry can be worn through it
act of suspending activity temporarily; interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
a thick, heavy stick used as a weapon by police officers, or one transferred by runners in a relay race
courtesy towards women
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spatula     Speak
 
(18)
n.  
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fixed and unvarying representation; conventional and oversimplified conception
slight hint or indication; slight understanding
act of making a sudden noisy break
sudden lateral movement or swaying to one side, as of a ship, a carriage, or a staggering person
a broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing
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strolling     Speak
 
(19)
a. or ad.  
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having precise or logical relevance; pertaining or relating
weak-minded; foolishly loving and indulgent
pertaining to the public treasury or revenue; revenue
sociable; going out or away; departing
leisurely walking; traveling from place to place seeking work or gain
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(20)
n.  
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articles or goods supplied by upholsterers; covering on a piece of furniture
sudden jerking, as from a heavy blow; a sudden, strong feeling of surprise or disappointment
insignificant or inessential matters; trifles
any of various instruments used for listening to sounds produced within the body, like a doctor's tool
any article of clothing, as coat or gown
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