Difficult GRE Words - Group 3

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n. intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror

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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. a sudden take-over of leadership or power

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v. make a succession of slight sharp snapping noises; show liveliness, energy, or intensity

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v. fall apart; fold or collapse; crush together or press into wrinkles

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n. act or practice of tilling land and preparing it for crops; the agricultural management of land; husbandry in general

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a. perverse; stubborn

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v. frighten; abate the courage of; discourage

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v. turn into a god; idolize or idealize; worship or revere as a god

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v. condescend to give or grant; esteem worthy; consider worth notice