GMAT wordlist

azha (United States of America)
422 words 60 learners

Learn words with Flashcards and other activities

Definition First
Print Flashcards

Other learning activities

Answer a few questions about each word. Use this to prep for your next quiz! Compete with other teams in real time to see who answers the most questions correctly! Test your spelling acumen. Read the definition, listen to the word and try spelling it!

Teaching tools

Create and assign quizzes to your students to test their vocabulary. Assign learning activities including Practice, Vocabulary Jams and Spelling Bees to your students, and monitor their progress in real-time.

Full list of words from this list:

words only definitions & notes
  1. ebullience
    eager enjoyment or approval
  2. ecclesiastic
    of or associated with a church
  3. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  4. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  5. edify
    make understand
  6. educe
    construe a meaning or elicit a principle
  7. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  8. effeminate
    lacking traits typically associated with men or masculinity
  9. effigy
    a representation of a person
  10. effluvium
    a foul-smelling outflow or vapor
  11. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
  12. effusive
    uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
  13. egocentric
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
  14. egress
    the act or means of going out
  15. elegy
    a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
  16. ellipsis
    a mark indicating that words have been omitted
  17. eloquence
    powerful and effective language
  18. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  19. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  20. emanate
    give out, as breath or an odor
  21. embarkation
    the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
  22. embellish
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  23. eminence
    high status importance owing to marked superiority
  24. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  25. enamored
    marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
  26. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  27. encroach
    advance beyond the usual limit
  28. encumber
    hold back, impede, or weigh down
  29. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  30. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  31. enfeeble
    make weak
  32. enfranchised
    endowed with the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
  33. engender
    call forth
  34. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  35. enigmatic
    not clear to the understanding
  36. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
  37. eon
    the longest unit of geological time
  38. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  39. epicure
    a person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink
  40. epigram
    a witty saying
  41. epilogue
    a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
  42. Epiphany
    twelve days after Christmas
  43. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  44. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  45. equinox
    when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator
  46. equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations
  47. equivocation
    intentional vagueness or ambiguity
  48. eradication
    the complete destruction of every trace of something
  49. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
  50. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  51. erroneous
    containing or characterized by mistakes
  52. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  53. eschew
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  54. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  55. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  56. ethereal
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  57. ethnic
    distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
  58. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  59. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  60. euphony
    any pleasing and harmonious sounds
  61. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  62. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something
  63. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  64. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  65. execute
    put in effect
  66. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  67. exhaustive
    performed comprehensively and completely
  68. exigent
    demanding immediate attention
  69. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  70. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  71. expedient
    appropriate to a purpose
  72. expedite
    process fast and efficiently
  73. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  74. exposition
    a collection of things for public display
  75. expunge
    remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  76. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  77. extemporize
    perform or speak without preparation
  78. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  79. extraneous
    not belonging to that in which it is contained
  80. extricable
    capable of being extricated
  81. exultation
    the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
  82. facetious
    cleverly amusing in tone
  83. facilitate
    make easier
  84. facsimile
    an exact copy or reproduction
  85. faction
    a dissenting clique
  86. fallacious
    containing or based on incorrect reasoning
  87. fallible
    wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
  88. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  89. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  90. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  91. fatuous
    devoid of intelligence
  92. fealty
    the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord
  93. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  94. fecund
    capable of producing offspring or vegetation
  95. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  96. feint
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver
  97. ferment
    cause to undergo the breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  98. ferret
    a small domesticated mammal with a flexible, elongated body
  99. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
  100. fervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  101. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  102. fester
    generate pus
  103. fetid
    offensively malodorous
  104. fetish
    sexual desire in which gratification depends on some object
  105. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  106. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  107. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  108. figment
    a contrived or fantastic idea
  109. finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
  110. finite
    bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
  111. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
  112. flaccid
    drooping without elasticity
  113. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  114. flagrant
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  115. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  116. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  117. flinch
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  118. flippant
    showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
  119. flout
    treat with contemptuous disregard
  120. fluency
    powerful and effective language
  121. flux
    a state of constant change
  122. foist
    force onto another
  123. foray
    a sudden short attack
  124. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  125. forensic
    used in the investigation of facts or evidence in court
  126. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  127. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  128. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  129. Foster
    United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
  130. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
  131. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  132. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  133. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  134. frivolity
    the trait of being not serious or sensible
  135. froward
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  136. frugality
    prudence in avoiding waste
  137. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  138. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  139. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  140. furtive
    secret and sly
  141. fustian
    a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
  142. futile
    producing no result or effect
  143. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  144. gainsay
    take exception to
  145. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  146. gamut
    a complete extent or range
  147. garbled
    lacking orderly continuity
  148. garish
    tastelessly showy
  149. garner
    assemble or get together
  150. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  151. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  152. gauntlet
    a glove of armored leather that protects the hand
  153. generic
    relating to or applicable to an entire class or group
  154. genial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  155. genre
    a kind of literary or artistic work
  156. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  157. gerrymander
    divide voting districts unfairly and to one's advantage
  158. gibber
    speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
  159. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  160. gloat
    dwell on with satisfaction
  161. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  162. gnarled
    old and twisted and covered in lines
  163. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  164. gourmand
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  165. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  166. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  167. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  168. guffaw
    a burst of loud and hearty laughter
  169. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  170. guise
    an artful or simulated semblance
  171. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  172. hackneyed
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  173. Haggard
    British writer noted for romantic adventure novels
  174. Halcyon
    (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
  175. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
  176. haphazard
    dependent upon or characterized by chance
  177. hapless
    unfortunate and deserving pity
  178. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  179. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  180. harmonious
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  181. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  182. hedonistic
    devoted to pleasure
  183. heed
    careful attention
  184. hefty
    of considerable weight and size
  185. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  186. heretic
    a person whose religious beliefs conflict with church dogma
  187. hiatus
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  188. hierarchy
    a series of ordered groupings within a system
  189. hoary
    having gray or white hair as with age
  190. homage
    respectful deference
  191. homeostasis
    metabolic equilibrium maintained by biological mechanisms
  192. homily
    a sermon on a moral or religious topic
  193. hone
    sharpen with a whetstone
  194. hubris
    overbearing pride or presumption
  195. humility
    a lack of arrogance or false pride
  196. hybrid
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
  197. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
  198. hypocritical
    professing feelings or virtues one does not have
  199. hypothetical
    a conjectural possibility or circumstance
  200. iconoclast
    someone who attacks cherished ideas or institutions
  201. ideology
    an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group
  202. idiosyncrasy
    a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual
  203. idyll
    a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
  204. igneous
    produced by the action of fire or intense heat
  205. ignoble
    dishonorable in character or purpose
  206. ignominious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  207. illuminate
    make lighter or brighter
  208. illusive
    based on or having the nature of a fantasy
  209. illusory
    having the nature of something unreal or deceptive
  210. imbue
    spread or diffuse through
  211. immaculate
    completely neat and clean
  212. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
  213. immune
    of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
  214. immutable
    not subject or susceptible to change or variation
  215. impale
    pierce with a sharp stake or point
  216. impartial
    free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
  217. impasse
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  218. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  219. impecunious
    not having enough money to pay for necessities
  220. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  221. impenitent
    not remorseful
  222. imperious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  223. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  224. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  225. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  226. impiety
    unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
  227. implacable
    incapable of being appeased or pacified
  228. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
  229. implication
    something that is inferred
  230. implicit
    suggested though not directly expressed
  231. impolitic
    lacking tact, shrewdness, or prudence
  232. imprecate
    wish harm upon; invoke evil
  233. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  234. improvident
    not supplying something useful for the future
  235. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  236. impugn
    attack as false or wrong
  237. imputation
    the attribution to a source or cause
  238. inadvertent
    happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
  239. inanimate
    not endowed with life
  240. inarticulate
    without or deprived of the use of speech or words
  241. inaudible
    impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
  242. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  243. inchoate
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  244. incidental
    minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature
  245. incisive
    demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
  246. inclined
    at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
  247. incognito
    without revealing one's identity
  248. incoherent
    without logical or meaningful connection
  249. incommodious
    uncomfortably or inconveniently small
  250. incompatible
    not in harmonious or agreeable combination
  251. incompetence
    lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
  252. inconclusive
    not putting an end to doubt or question
  253. incorporeal
    without material form or substance
  254. incorrigible
    impervious to correction by punishment
  255. incredulous
    not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
  256. inculcate
    teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
  257. incursion
    the act of entering some territory or domain
  258. indecipherable
    not easily decoded
  259. indelible
    not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased
  260. indemnify
    secure against future loss, damage, or liability
  261. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  262. indifferent
    marked by a lack of interest
  263. indigence
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  264. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  265. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  266. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  267. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  268. indubitably
    in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
  269. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
  270. ineluctable
    impossible to avoid or evade
  271. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  272. inert
    unable to move or resist motion
  273. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  274. infamous
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  275. infamy
    a state of extreme dishonor
  276. infer
    conclude by reasoning
  277. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  278. ingenue
    an artless innocent young girl
  279. ingenuous
    lacking in sophistication or worldliness
  280. ingratiate
    gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
  281. ingratitude
    a lack of gratitude
  282. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  283. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  284. iniquitous
    characterized by injustice or wickedness
  285. initiate
    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
  286. innate
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  287. innocuous
    not injurious to physical or mental health
  288. innovate
    bring something new to an environment
  289. innuendo
    an indirect and usually malicious implication
  290. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  291. insinuate
    suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand
  292. insipid
    lacking interest or significance or impact
  293. insolvent
    unable to meet or discharge financial obligations
  294. instigate
    provoke or stir up
  295. insubordinate
    not submissive to authority
  296. insular
    relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
  297. insularity
    lack of openness to new ideas; narrow-mindedness
  298. intangible
    incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch
  299. intercede
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  300. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  301. intractable
    difficult to manage or mold
  302. intransigent
    impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason
  303. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  304. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  305. inured
    made tough by habitual exposure
  306. inveterate
    habitual
  307. invoke
    request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
  308. iota
    a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  309. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  310. ironic
    displaying incongruity between what is expected and what is
  311. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  312. irreparable
    impossible to rectify or amend
  313. irreproachable
    free of guilt; not subject to blame
  314. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  315. jeopardy
    a source of danger
  316. jester
    a clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman
  317. jettison
    throw away, of something encumbering
  318. jocund
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  319. jollity
    feeling jovial and full of good humor
  320. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  321. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  322. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
  323. juxtapose
    place side by side
  324. ken
    range of what one can know or understand
  325. kindle
    catch fire
  326. kinship
    relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
  327. kith
    your friends and acquaintances
  328. knavery
    lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
  329. knead
    use the hands to mix and work something into a uniform mass
  330. knotty
    tangled in snarls
  331. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  332. lacerate
    cut or tear irregularly
  333. laconic
    brief and to the point
  334. laggard
    someone who takes more time than necessary
  335. lambaste
    censure severely or angrily
  336. lambent
    softly bright or radiant
  337. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  338. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  339. larceny
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
  340. lascivious
    driven by lust
  341. lassitude
    a feeling of lack of interest or energy
  342. latency
    the state of being not yet evident or active
  343. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  344. lax
    without rigor or strictness
  345. lecherous
    given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
  346. lethargic
    deficient in alertness or activity
  347. levee
    an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing
  348. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  349. lewd
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  350. liaison
    a means of communication between groups
  351. liberalism
    a political orientation favoring social progress by reform
  352. libertine
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  353. licentious
    lacking moral discipline
  354. ligneous
    consisting of or resembling wood
  355. limber
    easily bent
  356. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  357. litigate
    engage in legal proceedings
  358. livid
    furiously angry
  359. loiter
    linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
  360. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  361. lucent
    softly bright or radiant
  362. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  363. lucrative
    producing a sizeable profit
  364. lugubrious
    excessively mournful
  365. luminous
    softly bright or radiant
  366. lunge
    the act of moving forward suddenly
  367. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
  368. lustrous
    reflecting light
  369. luxuriant
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  370. macerate
    soften and cause to disintegrate as a result
  371. maculate
    morally blemished; stained or impure
  372. magnanimity
    nobility and generosity of spirit
  373. malediction
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  374. malefactor
    someone who has committed a crime
  375. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  376. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  377. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  378. malinger
    avoid responsibilities and duties, often by faking illness
  379. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  380. mandate
    a formal statement of a command to do something
  381. manifest
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  382. Mar
    the month following February and preceding April
  383. marauder
    someone who attacks in search of loot
  384. materialism
    a desire for wealth and possessions
  385. maudlin
    very sentimental or emotional
  386. maverick
    someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
  387. meander
    move or cause to move in a winding or curving course
  388. melancholy
    a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
  389. mellifluous
    pleasing to the ear
  390. melodious
    having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
  391. menagerie
    a collection of live animals for study or display
  392. mendacious
    given to lying
  393. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  394. mercenary
    a person hired to fight for another country than their own
  395. Mercurial
    relating to or having characteristics (eloquence, shrewdness, swiftness, thievishness) attributed to the god Mercury
  396. meretricious
    tastelessly showy
  397. mesmerize
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  398. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  399. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  400. mettle
    the courage to carry on
  401. mien
    a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
  402. mimicry
    imitative behavior
  403. minatory
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  404. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
  405. mire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  406. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  407. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  408. miser
    a stingy hoarder of money and possessions
  409. mite
    small arachnid that infests animals, plants, or stored foods
  410. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  411. modulate
    fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
  412. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  413. molten
    reduced to liquid form by heating
  414. moot
    of no legal significance, as having been previously decided
  415. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  416. morose
    showing a brooding ill humor
  417. motif
    a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
  418. motility
    ability to move spontaneously and independently
  419. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  420. munificent
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  421. Muse
    in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
  422. myriad
    a large indefinite number
Created on Wed May 20 19:12:10 EDT 2009

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.