Difficult GRE Words - Group 1

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v. humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem


Spelling Word: abase
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v. give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim


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n. suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension


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v. make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances


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v. give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade


Spelling Word: adumbrate
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a. struck by shock, terror, or amazement


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n. an indirect reference


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n. book of literary selections by various authors


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a. fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor


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n. superiority or decisive advantage; domination


Spelling Word: ascendancy