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 5000 GRE Vocabulary Words
1   Overview:
5000 GRE Vocabulary Words is a middle-level words list for test-takers to warm up known words and learn new words. In addition to normal definitions and explanations, the GRE voca also includes online practices, such as meaning matching and spelling. For those who prefer to enhance vocabulary offline or in an old-school way, it offers printable flashcards and PDF files.

If you want to have a better GRE score, you have to own a stronger vocabulary skill. It means that you will spend more time studying GRE words. Does this GRE voca meet your case? We divide the words into 4 levels; each level consists of 4 groups. Want to view them quickly? Watch them here.



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We know one words list cannot cover all GRE test requirements. If you think the 5000 GRE Words doesn't match your circumstance, please try other lists on the website.

However, if you are serious about preparing for GRE, any smaller or easier lists shouldn't be an option unless you use them as a supplement. Here we recommend 2 large vocabularies, which are also useful for enhancing reading and writing words, especially for high score hunters.



3   Words' PDF List and Cards:
GRE Vocabulary PDF List
Some students like using PDF lists to learn and review words. We do offer a handy feature to make GRE PDF word lists for each group. Below are demos of Level 1's first group, including files with 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' word list from the website; the details are in:

GRE Vocabulary Cards
Cards are useful tools for some students to study new words. We offer two buttons to make GRE one-side and two-side flashcards for each group. Below are one-side cards for Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' cards, either one-side or two-side, from the website; the details are in: Print Cards from Word List.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abide
abnormal
absurd
abuse
access
accidental
accomplice
acquaintance
activate
acute
adamant
addiction
ado
adopt
adorable
adore
affected
affection
affirmative
agenda
aggressive
agitated
agony
agreement
airborne
alias
allegiance
allergic
allergy
alley
ally
altar
ambrosia
ambush
amendment
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6   Demonstrate word list style:
confrontation   Pronounce
n. state of being confronted, especially a meeting face to face; clash of opinions and ideas
The daily confrontation was not often caught on camera 10 years ago, but more electronic monitors and smartphones have been changing it.
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consolation   Pronounce
n. act of consoling; state of being consoled; refreshment of spirit; comfort
Your kindness was a consolation to me in my grief.
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conspiracy   Pronounce
n. plot; intrigue; agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act
Information minister Jerry Gana released a statement in which he says there has been an international media conspiracy against Nigeria.
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contagious   Pronounce
a. infectious; of or relating to communicable diseases
The Hurley Hospital's isolation building presents a solution to the problem for the care of contagious diseases.
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continent   Pronounce
n. one of the large landmasses of the earth
The links between the world's largest developing country, China, and the world's largest developing continent could challenge Europe and Africa's links.
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contract   Pronounce
v. constrict; make smaller; compress or concentrate
The heat will contract the woolen garment.
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7   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
arena  Speak
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bowman, one skilled in the use of the bow and arrow
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breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
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a playing field where sports events take place; a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
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liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment
badge  Speak
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kitchen or cooking department; food; manner or style of cooking; cookery
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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call on or summon by sacred name or in a solemn manner; implore earnestly; practice magical arts
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a distinctive mark, token, or sign worn on the person
blizzard  Speak
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deprive someone of benefits; remove or shorten the tail of an animal
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call on or summon by sacred name or in a solemn manner; implore earnestly; practice magical arts
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a severe snowstorm with strong winds
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mend, with interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by the needle; sew together with yarn or thread
bouquet  Speak
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something as bars at edges to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
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small cluster or arrangement of flowers; an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
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man who affects extreme elegance in clothes and manners; something very good or agreeable
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flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft
brutality  Speak
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quality of being brutal; inhumanity; savageness; pitilessness
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personal knowledge or information about someone or something
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pack; force, press, or squeeze into an insufficient space
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state of profound insensibility from which it is difficult or impossible to rouse a person
budge  Speak
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general name applied to various insects
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breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
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move off; move or stir slightly; alter a position or attitude
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make or pronounce holy; consecrate; make happy
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8   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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a. speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked


Spelling Word: affected
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n. state of agreeing; harmony of opinion, statement, action, or character


Spelling Word: agreement
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a. causing or fitted to cause dismay or horror; frightful


Spelling Word: appalling
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n. instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink


Spelling Word: appetite
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a. made sure; exhibiting confidence or authority; indubitable


Spelling Word: assured
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n. liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment


Spelling Word: beverage
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