Difficult GRE Words - Group 1

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v. humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem


Spelling Word: abase
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n. washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite


Spelling Word: ablution
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v. combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury


Spelling Word: amalgamate
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n. pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions


Spelling Word: amenity
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n. feeling of animosity


Spelling Word: animus
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n. poise; self-confident assurance


Spelling Word: aplomb
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n. name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy


Spelling Word: appellation
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n. person with power to decide a dispute; judge


Spelling Word: arbiter
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v. claim without justification; claim for oneself without right


Spelling Word: arrogate
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a. preventing infection; having cleansing effect


Spelling Word: aseptic