Difficult GRE Words - Group 2

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a. being in the state of a barbarian; uncivilized; rude


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v. mislead; delude; deceive by guile


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n. blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes


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n. any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons


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n. brilliant burst of fire; flame


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v. draw back, from lack of courage or resolution; turn pale, as if in fear


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n. earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends


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v. influence or urge by gentle urging or flattering


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a. absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories


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a. tending toward center; moving or directed toward center or axis


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