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 Test Questions
GRE Vocabulary: Level 2
apocalyptic     Speak
 
(1)
a. or ad.  
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prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
dependable; stocky; euphemisms for fat
shabby; untidy in appearance
firmly established by nature or habit
uniform; in complete agreement
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arsenic     Speak
 
(2)
n.  
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core port; nucleus; heart; center
any part of an organ that seems to be separate from the rest, as one of the parts of the brain, lungs, or liver
the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
the whip used to inflict punishment; severe punishment
a solid substance resembling metal in physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the nonmetals
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brawl     Speak
 
(3)
n.  
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act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to a person on it
fundamental reasons; basis; exposition of principles or reasons
fight; noisy quarrel or fight; loud party
trap; gin; anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble
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consummate     Speak
 
(4)
a. or ad.  
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shabby; untidy in appearance
difficult; stressful; narrow; not broad; tight; close; closely fitting
close in time; about to occur; approaching
of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids
carried to the utmost extent or degree; of the highest quality; complete; perfect
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deem     Speak
 
(5)
v.  
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bend the knee; fall or rest on the knees
refrain from buying or using
oust; discharge;  force or drive out
force or drive back; disgust; offer resistance to; fight against
decide; judge; sentence; condemn
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empathy     Speak
 
(6)
n.  
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act of suspending activity temporarily; interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
a natural appearance of coloured light in the sky, that is usually seen nearest the Arctic or Antarctic
someone who writes plays
understanding and entering into another's feelings
act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; the act of driving by force or by physical or moral constraint
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feminist     Speak
 
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n.  
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a party of persons having a common end in view
government; mode of ruling; rule; authority
one who advocates equal rights for women
the general increase in the prices of goods and services in a country
sacred or holy place; a private place where one is free from intrusion
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gash     Speak
 
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n.  
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long deep cut; deep flesh wound; lively and fluent in discourse; talkative
a job involving confinement; an exercise device on which a person can walk or jog without changing place
divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco
a most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; the central idea
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hanger     Speak
 
(9)
n.  
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propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
box, basket, or other structure, for the reception and habitation of a swarm of honeybees
one who hangs, or causes to be hanged; loop or strap by which something is hung
mixture; musical composition consisting of a series of  pieces
a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments
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indisposed     Speak
 
(10)
a. or ad.  
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generous in providing aid to others; charitable
in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm; lively
averse; disinclined; unwilling to do a task
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
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larch     Speak
 
(11)
n.  
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aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
the American reindeer, especially the common or woodland species
particular skill; special talent
a genus of coniferous trees, having deciduous leaves
security pledged for repayment of loan
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mishap     Speak
 
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n.  
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a thing of very little value or importance
house of religious retirement, or of seclusion from ordinary temporal concerns, especially for monks
unfortunate accident; bad luck
small, lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
a most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; the central idea
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occult     Speak
 
(13)
a. or ad.  
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helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
hidden from the eye or the understanding; invisible; secret; concealed; unknown
wide; generous or large in area or extent; sizable
too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
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platonic     Speak
 
(14)
a. or ad.  
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having a tendency to flop or flap
not sexual in nature; of or relating to the philosophical views of Plato and his successors
imposed as an obligation or duty; currently holding an office
not considerate; not attentive to safety or propriety; not regarding the rights or feelings of others
leisurely walking; traveling from place to place seeking work or gain
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ravine     Speak
 
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n.  
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rebirth of the soul in another body; revitalization in another form; a new embodiment
female fox; a woman regarded as quarrelsome, shrewish, or malicious
tiered seating for spectators in outdoor venues, especially exposed to the sun
mixture; musical composition consisting of a series of  pieces
gorge; deep narrow steep-sided valley
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reproach     Speak
 
(16)
v.  
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go or move with one side foremost; move sidewise
appreciate fully; enjoy or relish; have a distinctive flavor, smell, or quality
throw into disorder; break the array of.
express disapproval or disappointment; bring shame upon; disgrace
call, as a hen to her chickens; fondle; cocker; laugh in a suppressed or broken manner
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shimmer     Speak
 
(17)
v.  
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graze; skim or glance at casually
combine something into a larger whole; unite
shine with a weak or fitful light; glimmer intermittently
measure the depth; come to understand
exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
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spasm     Speak
 
(18)
n.  
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rumor; fame; common talk; something heard from another
large fishing net made to hang vertically in the water by weights at the lower edge and floats at the top
state of being alone; seclusion; lonely or secluded place
idle person; male bee; someone who takes more time than necessary
involuntary and unnatural contraction of one or more muscles or muscular fibers
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terrain     Speak
 
(19)
n.  
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piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; area of land; ground
stealing; fraudulent appropriation of property
legal delay of payment; suspension of an ongoing or planned activity
an accepted member of a group; one who has special knowledge or access to confidential information
good fortune; financial success; physical well-being
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tirade     Speak
 
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n.  
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extended scolding; long angry or violent speech
state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
enjoying yourself when you are not working; entertainment
coniferous tree of the genus Picea; neat, trim, and smart in appearance
cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
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