Difficult GRE Words - Group 3

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v. give, transfer, or deliver in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another

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n. attachment to materialistic values or possessions; theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial

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n. specialized behavior that leads to or initiates mating

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n. of various predominantly aquatic arthropods of the class Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimps

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n. object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration; something that strongly attracts attention; center of attraction

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v. slow down rate of advancement of; decrease speed of

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a. falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth

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n. state of collapse caused by illness or old age

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v. express strong disapproval of; disparage

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n. withdrawing support or help; act of abandoning something to which one is bound by allegiance or duty; failure in duty