Difficult GRE Words - Group 1

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a. unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless

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n. bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone

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a. bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner

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n. a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals

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n. a person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation

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ad. once more; again; in a new and different way

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a. antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times

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n. loss of speech due to injury or illness

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a. strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

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n. expression of warm approval; praise