Difficult GRE Words - Group 4
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dour 
1
 | hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect |
| speak distinctly; state or set forth precisely or systematically; pronounce; articulate |
| explain;make clear the meaning of; unfold meaning or sense of |
| departure of a large number of people |
eccentricity
2
| correction of errors; removal of errors; alteration intended to improve |
| oddity; departure from that which is stated, regular, or usual; deviation from center |
| inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly |
| one that expounds or interprets; one that speaks for, represents, or advocates |
economize
3
| hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect |
| capture; attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence; hold in bondage or subjection |
| save money or resource; cut back; be thrifty |
| one that expounds or interprets; one that speaks for, represents, or advocates |
effrontery
4
| speak distinctly; state or set forth precisely or systematically; pronounce; articulate |
| explanation; interpretation, especially of biblical or religious text |
| admit to rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote |
| shameless or brazen boldness; insolent and shameless audacity |
ego
5
| an exaggerated sense of self-importance; appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem |
| inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly |
| act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage |
| light as air; heavenly; unusually refined |
elegy
6
| act of practice of exhorting; act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good; language intended to incite and encourage |
| poem or song expressing lamentation; mournful poem |
| instruct or correct, especially so as to encourage intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement |
| person marked by extreme enthusiasm for or support of any cause, particularly with regard to religion |
emancipate
7
| elaboration by the use of decorative detail; ornamentation of fabric with needlework |
| free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; liberate |
| root out; eradicate, literally or figuratively; destroy wholly |
| end; utmost point; outermost or farthest point or portion |
endemic
8
| discharge; release liquid in drops or small quantities |
| admit to rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote |
| settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place |
| prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country |
ensconce
9
| settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place |
| praise highly; glorify; celebrate |
| being an artificial and inferior substitute or imitation |
| a writing directed or sent to a person or persons; a written communication; letter |
epistle
10
| pouring forth; uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm |
| admit to rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote |
| prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country |
| a writing directed or sent to a person or persons; a written communication; letter |