5000 GRE Vocabulary Words

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.

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.

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:

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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Word status works for all vocabularies on the website, including 5000 GRE Words. It is a handy flag to skip known words and focus on new and half-familiar words.

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concede  
v. admit; yield; give up physical control of another
Despite all the evidence Monica had assembled, Mark refused to concede that she was right.
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concussion  
n. shaking or agitation; shock; injury to an organ, especially the brain, produced by a violent blow
Harris suffered a concussion from the hit and did not return to the game.
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confide  
v. disclose; reveal; tell in confidence
I rely implicitly on his power and confide wholly in His goodness.
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confrontation  
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  
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  
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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