Difficult GRE Words - Group 1

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n. shortening something by omitting parts of it

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n. suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

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n. upward slope, as of hill

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n. person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

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v. make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances

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n. advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service

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v. increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation

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n. one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

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v. inform; give notice to; make aware

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n. expression of warm approval; praise