Barrons GRE Wordlist - I 326 words

the branch of zoology that studies fishes

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions

an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

not in action or at work

the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God

a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life

suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene

produced by the action of fire or intense heat

cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose

a state of dishonor

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

without limits in extent or size or quantity

make lighter or brighter

an erroneous mental representation

based on or having the nature of an illusion

based on or having the nature of an illusion

a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot

take in liquids

an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

spread or diffuse through

completely neat and clean

close in time; about to occur

the quality of not moving

relating to the condition of immunity

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

make worse or less effective

pierce with a sharp stake or point

not perceptible to the touch

bestow a quality on

free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

incapable of being passed

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

characterized by intense emotion

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

without fault or error

not having enough money to pay for necessities

be a hindrance or obstacle to

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

close in time; about to occur

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

not penitent or remorseful

requiring attention or action

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

relating to or associated with an empire

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

improperly forward or bold

not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

a force that moves something along

unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god

impinge or infringe upon

lacking piety or reverence for a god

incapable of being placated

highly imaginative but unlikely

instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

bring into intimate and incriminating connection

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

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

burst inward

call upon in supplication; entreat

express or state indirectly

not politic

difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision

bring in from abroad

expressing earnest entreaty

beg persistently and urgently

pretending to be another person

(of a male) unable to copulate

make poor

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

with little or no preparation or forethought

the condition of being improper

not provident; not providing for the future

manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand

not prudent or wise

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

attack as false or wrong

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

exemption from punishment or loss

attribute or credit to

without knowledge or intention

incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another

devoid of intelligence

not endowed with life

without or deprived of the use of speech or words

commence officially

emitting light as a result of being heated

a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect

make unable to perform a certain action

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

possessing or existing in bodily form

the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.

capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily

make furious

a positive motivational influence

an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

the relative frequency of occurrence of something

a single distinct event

(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

become reduced to ashes

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

provoke or stir up

(of weather or climate) severe

lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position

including much or everything; and especially including stated limits

without revealing one's identity

without logical or meaningful connection

uncomfortably or inconveniently small

not compatible

the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate

lacking worth or importance

the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts

impossible to deny or disprove

make into a whole or make part of a whole

without material form or substance

impervious to correction by punishment

doubt about the truth of something

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

the amount by which something increases

suggest that someone is guilty

the formation of a crust

grow under conditions that promote development

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding

make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

characterized by lack of decision and firmness

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

cannot be removed or erased

secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for

the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt

not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance

(usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly

an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

accuse formally of a crime

marked by a lack of interest

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

originating where it is found

poor enough to need help from others

a feeling of righteous anger

an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

failing to make or recognize distinctions

not open to question; obviously true

(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved

produce a literary work

teach doctrines to; teach uncritically

disinclined to work or exertion

impossible to subdue

too obvious to be doubted

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

inducing or influencing; leading on

yield (to); give satisfaction to

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

characterized by hard work and perseverance

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

defying expression or description

not producing an intended effect

impossible to avoid or evade:"inescapable conclusion"

generally incompetent and ineffectual

injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

unable to move or resist motion

beyond calculation or measure

incapable of being avoided or prevented

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

incapable of failure or error

known widely and usually unfavorably

of or relating to infants or infancy

conclude by reasoning; in logic

characteristic of or resembling Hell

occupy in large numbers or live on a host

a person who does not acknowledge your god

pass through an enemy line; in a military conflict

infinitely or immeasurably small

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness

the process of flowing in

a crime less serious than a felony

advance beyond the usual limit

showing inventiveness and skill

lacking in sophistication or worldliness

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

a person who shows no gratitude

gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

limit the range or extent of

held back or restrained or prevented

not friendly

defying imitation; matchless

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

harmful to living things

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

not injurious to physical or mental health

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

not opportune

beyond normal limits

inquiring or appearing to inquire

a questioner who is excessively harsh

detrimental to health

impossible to satisfy

of an obscure nature

devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation

barely able to be perceived

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception

give to understand

lacking interest or significance or impact

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

unable to meet or discharge financial obligations

an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness

marked by blithe unconcern

provoke or stir up

set up or lay the groundwork for

a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society

cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

defiance of authority

lacking material form or substance; unreal

the state of being isolated or detached

incapable of being surmounted or excelled

in opposition to a civil authority or government

not capable of being surmounted or overcome

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

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

make into a whole or make part of a whole

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

knowledge and intellectual ability

place in a grave or tomb

an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district

the time between one event, process, or period and another

an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

stopping and starting at irregular intervals

(of conflict) within a group or organization

the time between two reigns, governments, etc.

pose a series of questions to

be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events

imply as a possibility

to compel or deter by or as if by threats

unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion

not tractable; difficult to manage or mold

the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

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

belonging to a thing by its very nature

given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

fold inwards

enter uninvited

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

fill or cover completely, usually with water

made tough by habitual exposure

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

make invalid for use

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

complain bitterly

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

turn inside out or upside down

habitual

containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

incapable of being overcome or subdued

incapable of being transgressed or dishonored

the act of appealing for help

request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

immune to attack; impregnable

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

quickly aroused to anger

feeling or showing extreme anger

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs

impossible to reconcile

impossible to deny or disprove

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

impossible to remedy or correct or redress

impossible to repair, rectify, or amend

impossible to repress or control

free of guilt; not subject to blame

uncertain how to act or proceed

impossible to recover or recoup or overcome

an irreverent mental attitude

incapable of being retracted or revoked

one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons

a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

traveling from place to place to work

an established line of travel or access