GRE GREGMAT Vocabulary List Group 7
- appease — 1. calm someone down; 2. satisfy a demand or desire
2. arbitrary — determined by chance, not reason
3. archaic — ancient or outmoded; out of date
4. clamorous — characterized by extremely loud noise
5. dearth — lack of something in a particular area (desert no water death)
6. explicable — able to be explained or understood
7. hyperbole — exaggeration to make a point or be funny
8. immutable — not capable of being changed
9. indefatigable — highly determined; resistant to tiring out (Fatigue — burnout or lack of energy)
10. indolent — habitually lazy; averse to activity
11. insular — limited in outlook or experience; narrow
12. intransigent — refusing to compromise; stubborn
13. intrepid — resolutely fearless; brave
14. irreverent — lacking proper respect or seriousness
15. loathe — dislike greatly, often with disgust
16. malign — 1. evil and harmful ;2. speak about someone in a bitter and critical manner
17. malleable — changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced
18. neophyte — an amateur or novice in a field
19. plastic — 1. capable of being molded; flexible; 2. artificial; unnatural
20. platitude — a trite or banal remark or statement
21. prescient — possessing foresight of upcoming events
22. pristine — in its original, unspoiled state
23. reproach — express criticism towards; reprimand
24. robust — 1. capable of surviving despite adverse conditions; 2. (of an object, person, or organization) strong and powerful
25. salubrious — 1. promoting health or well-being; 2. (of a place or accommodation) pleasant
26. sanction — 1. authorize; permit; 2. penalize; punish
27. sedulous — paying attention to details; diligent
28. soporific — causing sleep or lethargy
29. stern — hard, harsh, or severe in manner
30. tendentious — biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one
