Difficult GRE Words - Group 1
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abrasion 
1
 | an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use |
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
| constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent |
| scratch; friction |
abrogate
2
| not identical on both sides of a dividing central line |
| several things grouped together or considered as a whole |
| assault; attack with or as if with violent blows |
| abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority |
adage
3
| radically new or original; cutting edge |
| an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use |
| combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury |
| gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment |
adjure
4
| appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath |
| a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands |
| an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use |
| easily approachable; warmly friendly |
advert
5
| soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia |
| advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service |
| increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation |
| leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere |
allurement
6
| severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury |
| temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action |
| a person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation |
| moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely |
amplify
7
| entire horn, or any branch of the horn |
| broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase |
| increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation |
| radically new or original; cutting edge |
anathema
8
| solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse |
| antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times |
| a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands |
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
anew
9
| fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold |
| once more; again; in a new and different way |
| appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath |
| the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc. |
anomalous
10
| deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule |
| combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury |
| appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath |
| person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause |