Difficult GRE Words - Group 1
Match Quiz
| Difficult GRE Words - Group 1 | View Group Words |
abhor 
1
 | fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate |
| an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use |
| deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule |
| art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines |
acidulous
2
| deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule |
| activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment |
| slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic |
| severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury |
adorn
3
| make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen density of |
| art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines |
| fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor |
| enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments |
advert
4
| advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service |
| eye defect that prevents proper focus |
| a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands |
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aghast
5
| book of literary selections by various authors |
| a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands |
| South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990. |
| struck by shock, terror, or amazement |
aka
6
| something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement |
| as known or named at another time or place; also known as |
| art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines |
| washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite |
altar
7
| elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered |
| fit for growing crops, as by plowing |
| advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service |
| feeling of animosity |
anthropoid
8
| fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold |
| manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance |
| antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times |
| a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands |
apiary
9
| make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen density of |
| place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey |
| elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered |
| renounce upon oath; abandon forever |
appease
10
| ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease |
| something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement |
| a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals |
| bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve |