Difficult GRE Words - Group 8

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a. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; lustrous

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a. impenetrable by light; not transparent; not reflecting light; having no luster

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n. elaborate discourse; delivered in public; treating an important subject in a formal and dignified manner

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a. put forth or held out as real, actual, or intended; proper or intended to be shown

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n. inclination; favorable prejudice or bias; special fondness

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v. embezzle; appropriate fraudulently to one's own use; steal public moneys intrusted to one's care

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a. transparent; limpid; easy to understand

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n. act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery

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n. system of sustainable agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems

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v. fertilize by transferring pollen