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GRE Vocabulary: Level 2
anonymity     Speak
 
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n.  
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overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
security pledged for repayment of loan
the steering gear of a ship, especially a tiller or a wheel; position of leadership or control; director
one who hangs, or causes to be hanged; loop or strap by which something is hung
state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
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banister     Speak
 
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n.  
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government; mode of ruling; rule; authority
something which is written; writing; scripture
handrail, especially on a staircase
the great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body; the main trunk of arterial system
mixture; musical composition consisting of a series of  pieces
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chunky     Speak
 
(3)
a. or ad.  
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not biased; fair; showing lack of favoritism
short and thick; stocky; containing small thick pieces
nice; particular; fastidious; excellent; fine
precisely and clearly expressed; definite; outspoken
not human; not governed by feelings proper to human nature; specifically, not humane; hard-hearted; unfeeling; cruel
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contemplate     Speak
 
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v.  
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draw back, as with fear or pain
look at attentively and thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
spring or bound, as a horse in high mettle; ride ostentatiously; walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner
talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
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deviant     Speak
 
(5)
a. or ad.  
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carried to the utmost extent or degree; of the highest quality; complete; perfect
weak; ineffective; lacking physical strength or vigor; incapable of sexual intercourse
lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
differing from a norm or the accepted standards of a society
of considerable weight; heavy; rugged and powerful
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exaggeration     Speak
 
(6)
n.  
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violation of allegiance or faith and confidence; willful betrayal of fidelity, confidence, or trust; perfidy
gorge; deep narrow steep-sided valley
the general increase in the prices of goods and services in a country
overstatement; the act of making something more noticeable than usual
act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
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fathom     Speak
 
(7)
v.  
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give up something with reluctance; retire from; give up or abandon
withdraw; take back; draw back or in
move one way and the other to get a close place; lie close for comfort; cuddle; nestle
measure the depth; come to understand
combine or join together, or to cause things to do this; unite
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grovel     Speak
 
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v.  
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a drawback, as with fear or pain; show fear
put into effect; supply with tools
make dirty or spotty; stain; dull the luster of; discolor, especially by exposure to air or dirt
crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate
remove or get rid of something unwanted; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify
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hysteria     Speak
 
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n.  
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scarf or band worn about the waist, over the shoulder; belt
a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic; mental disorder
long deep cut; deep flesh wound; lively and fluent in discourse; talkative
fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period of time; craze
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infantry     Speak
 
(10)
n.  
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a boat propelled by oars; a large vessel for war and national purposes
involuntary and unnatural contraction of one or more muscles or muscular fibers
nonmetallic element of the halogen group, always occurring in combination
usually, a power-driven saw with a narrow vertical blade, used to cut sharp curves
body of children; a body of soldiers serving on foot; foot soldiers
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interim     Speak
 
(11)
n.  
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contentious speech act; argument
the time between one event, process; interval of time
charm to bring good luck and avert misfortune; something that apparently has magic power
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic; mental disorder
health; hygiene; application of measures designed to protect public health; disposal or recycling of waste
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malignant     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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sharp; having the power of entering or piercing
not capable of being cured; beyond the power of skill or medicine to remedy
of or pertaining to the theater, or scenic representations; resembling manner of dramatic performers
injurious; tending to cause death; disposed to do evil
of a very large or indefinite number; of ten thousand
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natty     Speak
 
(13)
a. or ad.  
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extremely hungry; exhausted through want of food or drink
failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty.
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
wide; generous or large in area or extent; sizable
neatly or smartly dressed; neat, trim, and smart
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perceive     Speak
 
(14)
v.  
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focus toward; determine position with reference to another point; locate to face the east
display in order to impress others; swagger; walk with a lofty proud gait
withdraw; take back; draw back or in
come into prominence; spring up; appear
become aware of through the senses; detect
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primordial     Speak
 
(15)
a. or ad.  
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being or happening first in a sequence of time; original; primary; fundamental
irritated or impatient; easily annoyed; peevish
possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; of or about a charisma
present or potential but not evident or active; dormant; hidden
fierce; savage; wild; indicating cruelty
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render     Speak
 
(16)
v.  
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stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
scrub; clean, polish, or wash by scrubbing vigorously; wear away; search through or over thoroughly
float in air ,especially by magical means
deliver; give or make available; provide; represent in a drawing or painting
move or turn round rapidly; whirl round; move and turn rapidly with the fingers
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sect     Speak
 
(17)
n.  
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unthankful; ungrateful; one who rewards favors with enmity
the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporate; something that is just and fair
connection; tie; core or center
a separate religious body; faction united by common interests or beliefs
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sobriety     Speak
 
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n.  
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whirlwind; whirlpool; center of turbulence; spiral motion of fluid within a limited area
plants usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
moderation, especially regarding indulgence in alcohol; seriousness; gravity in manner or treatment
extremely attractive; entrancing; transporting
turret; watchtower; part of a house which is on the upper floor, immediately under or within the roof; attic
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subterranean     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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furnished with feathers; able to fly; equipped for flight; winged; developed; matured
being or happening first in a sequence of time; original; primary; fundamental
quick and energetic; exceptional of its kind; remarkable
hidden; secret; situated or operating beneath the earth's surface; underground
resisting control or authority; discontented as toward authority
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traction     Speak
 
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n.  
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fame; high-status importance owing to marked superiority; the rise of ground; hill
a very small amount; a bit; ninth letter of the Greek alphabet
a great mass of falling snow and ice
arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity
friction between body and surface on which it moves
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