Difficult GRE Words - Group 2

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


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n. line traveled by a particle beam in an accelerator


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a. warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having impulse to be combative


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n. brilliant burst of fire; flame


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a. of brownish, tawny colour, with streaks, spots, or patterns


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n. children in one family; young of certain animals


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a. capable of containing a large quantity; spacious or roomy


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v. surrender; end all resistance; give up; go along with or comply


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n. swiftness of action or motion; speed


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v. punish, as by beating; criticize severely; rebuke


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