Difficult GRE Words - Group 2

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n. self-evident truth requiring no proof

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n. sudden loud noise, as of an explosion; sudden loud blow or bump; sudden burst of action

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v. hit heavily and repeatedly with violent blows

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n. blessedness; state of extreme happiness

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n. small enclosed compartment with a window, used to separate the occupant from others; small stall for the display and sale of goods

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n. an opening or tear; breaking of waves; a gap or rift

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n. earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends

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n. large reindeer native to northern North America

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v. make watertight by filling in cracks

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a. radiating; departing from the center