Difficult GRE Words | Match Quiz

	give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade
	humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem
	underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
	advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service

abate

	temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action
	subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity
	untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious
	sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate

abbreviation

	strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited
	activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment
	shortening something by omitting parts of it
	state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate

abdicate

	art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines
	ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
	prove genuine; establish authenticity of
	give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

abdication

	the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.
	temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action
	look, or particular appearance of the face; the visual percept of a region
	obscure; profound; difficult to understand.

abet

	increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation
	hear and settle a case by judicial procedure
	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole
	aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage

abeyance

	a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals
	comparable; similar or alike
	humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem
	suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

abhor

	fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate
	upward slope, as of hill
	an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events
	sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate

abhorrent

	self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
	disgusting, loathsome
	free of artificiality; natural; open and honest

abjure

	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole
	renounce upon oath; abandon forever
	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
	not identical on both sides of a dividing central line

ablution

	muddle; drive crazy; become confused
	bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone
	strict or severe in discipline; severely simple and unornamented
	washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite

abnegation

	repudiation; self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others
	of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart
	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
	condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

abolition

	fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
	ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
	underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
	declare to be true; affirm

abortive

	unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless
	eye defect that prevents proper focus
	open declaration; frank acknowledgment
	slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic

abrade

	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
	a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals
	wear away by friction; scrape; erode
	South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.

abrasion

	advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service
	wear away by friction; scrape; erode
	scratch; friction
	temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action

abridge

	an indirect reference
	condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
	person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause
	leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

abrogate

	struck by shock, terror, or amazement
	strict or severe in discipline; severely simple and unornamented
	book of literary selections by various authors
	abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority

abscond

	leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	entire horn, or any branch of the horn
	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia

abstemious

	feeling of animosity
	express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept
	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy
	sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate

abstruse

	South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.
	expression of warm approval; praise
	obscure; profound; difficult to understand.
	scratch; friction

accede

	of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart
	loss of speech due to injury or illness
	agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede
	elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered

acclivity

	claim without justification; claim for oneself without right
	upward slope, as of hill
	once more; again; in a new and different way
	strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

accolade

	elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered
	award of merit; expression of approval; praise
	advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service
	strong feelings of aversion or dislike

accretion

	growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
	animosity, sharp or bitter hatred
	feeling of animosity
	strong feelings of aversion or dislike

acerbity

	not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
	bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone
	slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic
	humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem

acidulous

	abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
	person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause
	aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage
	slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic

acquiesce

	leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution
	officially charge someone in a court of law
	assent; agree without protesting
	declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly

acquisition

	condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
	the act of acquiring or gaining possession
	place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey
	fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate

acrimonious

	bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
	formless; lacking shape or definition
	slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic
	renounce upon oath; abandon forever

acrimony

	prove genuine; establish authenticity of
	bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone
	a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands
	animosity, sharp or bitter hatred

acronym

	an indirect reference

	an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something
	condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

adage

	an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use
	book of literary selections by various authors
	adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year
	alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer

addle

	self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
	underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
	muddle; drive crazy; become confused
	severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury

adherent

	easily approachable; warmly friendly
	prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
	antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times
	person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

adjudicate

	fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate
	hear and settle a case by judicial procedure
	severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury
	scratch; friction

adjure

	upward slope, as of hill
	untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious
	elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something
	appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

adorn

	enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments
	scratch; friction
	washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite
	ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

adornment

	feeling of animosity
	moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely
	state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate
	embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament

adroit

	skillful and adept under pressing conditions
	formless; lacking shape or definition
	one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
	harshness of manner, roughness

adulterate

	make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances
	broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
	book of literary selections by various authors
	contrast; direct contrast; opposition

adumbrate

	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole
	make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen density of
	give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade
	easily approachable; warmly friendly

advert

	hear and settle a case by judicial procedure
	abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
	advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service
	enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments

affable

	a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands
	one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality
	easily approachable; warmly friendly
	one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

aggrandize

	broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
	increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation
	greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
	manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance

aggregation

	claim without justification; claim for oneself without right
	several things grouped together or considered as a whole
	give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim
	an indirect reference

aghast

	muddle; drive crazy; become confused
	fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate
	struck by shock, terror, or amazement
	entire horn, or any branch of the horn

agnostic

	eye defect that prevents proper focus
	adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year
	an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events
	one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality

aka

	as known or named at another time or place; also known as
	look, or particular appearance of the face; the visual percept of a region
	a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals
	an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something

alkali

	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
	entire horn, or any branch of the horn
	state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate
	untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious

allege

	one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position
	to assert to be true
	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole
	loss of speech due to injury or illness

allude

	feeling of animosity
	refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion
	collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit
	hear and settle a case by judicial procedure

allurement

	temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action
	an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use
	leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution
	a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals

allusion

	one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality
	an indirect reference
	loss of speech due to injury or illness
	something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement

altar

	the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited
	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
	scratch; friction
	elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered

amalgam

	refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion
	broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
	bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone
	a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals

amalgamate

	book of literary selections by various authors
	definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion
	combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury
	to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into

amass

	dictator; ruler having unlimited power
	one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position
	collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit
	upward slope, as of hill

ambidextrous

	capable of using either hand with equal ease
	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
	not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
	the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited

ambivalence

	severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury
	an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use
	one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
	state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate

amble

	unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless
	moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely
	soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
	poise; self-confident assurance

amenity

	assault; attack with or as if with violent blows
	pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
	source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain
	comment; make explanatory notes

amorphous

	formless; lacking shape or definition
	animosity, sharp or bitter hatred
	manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance

amplify

	broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
	growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
	deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule
	assent; agree without protesting

amputee

	assault; attack with or as if with violent blows
	ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
	a person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation
	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole

analgesic

	serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
	assent; agree without protesting
	constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
	bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone

analogous

	prove genuine; establish authenticity of
	comparable; similar or alike
	feeling of animosity
	manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance

anathema

	solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse
	source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain
	express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept
	assent; agree without protesting

ancillary

	constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
	something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
	serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary
	collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

anew

	not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
	severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury
	fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
	once more; again; in a new and different way

animus

	combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury
	feeling of animosity
	causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve

annotate

	comment; make explanatory notes
	several things grouped together or considered as a whole
	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy
	fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor

annualize

	preventing infection; having cleansing effect
	adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year
	subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity
	enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments

anodyne

	South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.
	art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines
	source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain
	an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events

anomalous

	strong feelings of aversion or dislike
	claim without justification; claim for oneself without right
	disgusting, loathsome
	deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule

antagonist

	a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals
	animosity, sharp or bitter hatred
	one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
	superiority or decisive advantage; domination

antedate

	wear away by friction; scrape; erode
	muddle; drive crazy; become confused
	be earlier in time; go back further
	declare to be true; affirm

antediluvian

	state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate
	slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic
	growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
	antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times

anthology

	harshness of manner, roughness
	book of literary selections by various authors
	scratch; friction
	leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere

anthropoid

	source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain
	manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance
	assault; attack with or as if with violent blows
	person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

antipathy

	strong feelings of aversion or dislike
	skillful and adept under pressing conditions
	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy
	unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless

antithesis

	claim without justification; claim for oneself without right
	loss of speech due to injury or illness
	contrast; direct contrast; opposition
	serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary

antler

	serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
	renounce upon oath; abandon forever
	place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey
	entire horn, or any branch of the horn

apartheid

	prove genuine; establish authenticity of
	South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.
	muddle; drive crazy; become confused
	strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

aperitif

	alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
	bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
	the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited
	South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.

aperture

	suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
	wear away by friction; scrape; erode
	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole
	funding; money set aside for a specific purpose

aphasia

	fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate
	loss of speech due to injury or illness
	fit for growing crops, as by plowing
	strong feelings of aversion or dislike

aphorism

	greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
	definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion
	manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance
	renounce upon oath; abandon forever

apiary

	obscure; profound; difficult to understand.
	causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere
	place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey
	to assert to be true

aplomb

	humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem
	poise; self-confident assurance
	serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary
	as known or named at another time or place; also known as

apocryphal

	untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious
	sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate
	washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite
	strict or severe in discipline; severely simple and unornamented

apogee

	agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede
	preventing infection; having cleansing effect
	the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited
	assent; agree without protesting

apostate

	definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion
	to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into
	struck by shock, terror, or amazement
	one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

apotheosis

	elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something
	ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease
	to assert to be true
	comparable; similar or alike

appease

	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
	serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
	a person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation

appellation

	comment; make explanatory notes
	claim without justification; claim for oneself without right
	curved or hooked like an eagle's beak
	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy

apposite

	strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited
	expression of warm approval; praise
	suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
	repudiation; self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others

apprise

	to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into
	prove genuine; establish authenticity of
	fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate
	inform; give notice to; make aware

approbation

	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy
	something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
	entire horn, or any branch of the horn
	expression of warm approval; praise

appropriation

100

	as known or named at another time or place; also known as
	funding; money set aside for a specific purpose
	self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
	expression of warm approval; praise

aquifer

101

	give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade
	capable of using either hand with equal ease
	underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
	self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent

aquiline

102

	manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance
	collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit
	suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
	curved or hooked like an eagle's beak

arable

103

	fit for growing crops, as by plowing
	person with power to decide a dispute; judge
	one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality
	poise; self-confident assurance

arbiter

104

	person with power to decide a dispute; judge
	constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
	renounce upon oath; abandon forever
	declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly

arboreal

105

	sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens
	unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless
	tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees
	ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

archetype

106

	prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
	curved or hooked like an eagle's beak
	an indirect reference
	state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate

archipelago

107

	a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands
	fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold
	declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly
	sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate

arena

108

	one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
	an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events
	something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
	source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

aromatic

109

	person with power to decide a dispute; judge
	fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
	an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use
	elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something

arraign

110

	tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees
	a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands
	being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation
	officially charge someone in a court of law

arrears

111

	muddle; drive crazy; become confused
	being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation
	serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
	an indirect reference

arrogate

112

	to assert to be true
	person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause
	claim without justification; claim for oneself without right
	person with power to decide a dispute; judge

artifice

113

	broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
	subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity
	scratch; friction
	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy

artless

114

	fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold
	make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances
	free of artificiality; natural; open and honest
	officially charge someone in a court of law

ascendancy

115

	superiority or decisive advantage; domination
	a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals
	fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate
	book of literary selections by various authors

ascetic

116

	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole
	leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
	once more; again; in a new and different way
	unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless

aseptic

117

	deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule
	preventing infection; having cleansing effect
	elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered
	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy

aspect

118

	look, or particular appearance of the face; the visual percept of a region
	the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited
	disgusting, loathsome
	shortening something by omitting parts of it

asperity

119

	funding; money set aside for a specific purpose
	dictator; ruler having unlimited power
	growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
	harshness of manner, roughness

asphyxiate

120

	an indirect reference
	deprive of oxygen to the extent of producing death or very serious symptoms; suffocate
	suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
	moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely

aspirant

121

	entire horn, or any branch of the horn
	assent; agree without protesting
	one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position
	book of literary selections by various authors

assail

122

	animosity, sharp or bitter hatred
	assault; attack with or as if with violent blows
	embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament
	feeling of animosity

assent

123

	expression of warm approval; praise
	fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold
	express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept
	capable of using either hand with equal ease

assiduous

124

	feeling of animosity
	activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment
	not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
	constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent

assimilate

125

	severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury
	to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into
	greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
	definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion

assuage

126

	definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion
	one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position
	ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease
	adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year

astigmatism

127

	appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath
	eye defect that prevents proper focus
	muddle; drive crazy; become confused
	the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited

astringent

128

	declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly
	causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere
	bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
	leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

asymmetric

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	fit for growing crops, as by plowing
	upward slope, as of hill
	to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into
	not identical on both sides of a dividing central line

atrial

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	of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart
	leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution
	the act of acquiring or gaining possession
	severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury

attainment

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	sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens
	something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
	growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
	activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment

attenuate

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	curved or hooked like an eagle's beak
	agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede
	make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen density of
	to assert to be true

attrition

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	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole
	gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment
	ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease
	appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

audacious

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	place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey
	fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold
	to assert to be true
	greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain

augury

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	subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity
	suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
	advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service
	sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens

aura

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	an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something
	abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
	of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart
	leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

austere

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	growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
	strict or severe in discipline; severely simple and unornamented
	be earlier in time; go back further
	opening; diameter of such an opening; hole

austerity

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	sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens
	severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury
	an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use
	collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

authenticate

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	several things grouped together or considered as a whole
	growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
	increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation
	prove genuine; establish authenticity of

autocrat

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	antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times
	wear away by friction; scrape; erode
	condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
	dictator; ruler having unlimited power

autonomous

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	struck by shock, terror, or amazement
	self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
	deprive of oxygen to the extent of producing death or very serious symptoms; suffocate
	formless; lacking shape or definition

avalanche

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	declare to be true; affirm
	several things grouped together or considered as a whole
	an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something
	fall or slide of a large mass, as of snow or rock, down a mountainside

avarice

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	greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
	humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem
	book of literary selections by various authors
	capable of using either hand with equal ease

aver

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	declare to be true; affirm
	shortening something by omitting parts of it
	alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
	refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion

aviation

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	renounce upon oath; abandon forever
	leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
	the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.
	art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

avocation

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	embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament
	activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment
	name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy
	of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart

avow

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	declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly
	poise; self-confident assurance
	washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite
	leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere

avowal

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	book of literary selections by various authors
	open declaration; frank acknowledgment
	underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
	place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey

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