Gre List 2 235 words

a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

markedly different from an accepted norm

an increase by natural growth or addition

a firm rebuke

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable

disposed or willing to comply

having no definite form or distinct shape

deviating from the general or common order or type

a feeling of intense dislike

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

of an appropriate or pertinent nature

something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

attack someone physically or emotionally

provide physical relief, as from pain

tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

beat soundly

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

censure severely or angrily

cause to be confused emotionally

support and strengthen

ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

a gallant or courtly gentleman

a stopping

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind

(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

situated or running side by side

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

an idea that is implied or suggested

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

a difficult problem

a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity

to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation

give evidence for

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

showing a lack of judgment or experience

remove something that has been rejected

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas

cause to lose courage

yield to another's wish or opinion

represented accurately or precisely

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

thunderous verbal attack

a loud harsh or strident noise

free somebody (from an erroneous belief)

cause to lose one's composure

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

a person who is not very bright

shower with love; show excessive affection for

fool or hoax

acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

suitable for use as food

capacity or power to produce a desired effect

derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

an onerous or difficult concern

flow over or cover completely

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

express or state clearly

anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

a standard or typical example

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

straying from the right course or from accepted standards

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

release from entanglement of difficulty

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style

cause to undergo fermentation

characterized by intense emotion

draw back, as with fear or pain

cause to be nervous or upset

coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

noisy quarrel

make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

store grain

gather, as of natural products

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others

violent and needless disturbance

consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature

all of the same or similar kind or nature

conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

spread or diffuse through

completely neat and clean

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god

incapable of being placated

bring into intimate and incriminating connection

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

originating where it is found

impossible to subdue

yield (to); give satisfaction to

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

not injurious to physical or mental health

of an obscure nature

barely able to be perceived

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

feeling or showing extreme anger

uncertain how to act or proceed

incapable of being retracted or revoked

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

a pier that provides a landing place on a river

a manner lacking seriousness

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

make calm or still

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

reflecting light

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

free from slavery or servitude

a miniature model of something

great merriment

an incorrect or unsuitable name

a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular

a small or moderate or token amount

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

a large indefinite number

being born or beginning

marked by blithe unconcern

not easily borne; wearing

out of fashion

a strong liking

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

a sudden outburst of anger

of or associated with the great masses of people

extreme excess

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

having great mass and weight and unwieldiness

indicate by signs

not secure; beset with difficulties

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight

a natural inclination

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

of or associated with a province

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

unpleasantly loud and harsh

one who lives in solitude

make payment to; compensate

restore to good health or strength

provide with choice or abundant food or drink

refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

fill to satisfaction

the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

division of a group into opposing factions

comfort in disappointment or misery

foul and run-down and repulsive

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

unwilling to spend

a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

very thin in gauge or diameter

moderately warm

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

be greater in scope or size than some standard

lasting a very short time

lasting a very short time

allowing light to pass through diffusely

a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

a violent disturbance

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

destroy property or hinder normal operations

not injured

devoid of matter

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)