Difficult GRE Words - Group 3

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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. self control; self restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity

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a. characterized by or manifesting, sourness, peevishness, or moroseness; harsh; cross; cynical

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v. frighten; abate the courage of; discourage

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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. downward slope, as of a hill

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v. harm someone's reputation; degrade; bring into disrepute; make infamous

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n. failure or falling off in amount or quality

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n. coarse twilled cloth, usually cotton, used for jeans, overalls, and work uniforms

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n. right-handedness; readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts