Difficult GRE Words - Group 10
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rivet 
1
 | metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together |
| not specifically relating to religion or to a religious body |
| by unexpected good fortune |
| requiring sitting; accustomed to sitting or to taking little exercise; living in one area, not migratory |
ruminate
2
| isolate; separate; keep away from others |
| chew over and over mentally, or like cows physically; mull over; ponder |
| memorizing process using routine or repetition; sound of surf breaking on the shore |
| error in use of language, especially intentional use of misspelling or incorrect grammar ; violation of the conventional rules of society |
sartorial
3
| act of seceding; withdrawal; withdrawal of 11 Southern states from the Union |
| stiffness; physical property of being stiff and resisting bending |
| relating to a tailor, tailoring, or tailored clothing |
| played in abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound |
satiate
4
| chew over and over mentally, or like cows physically; mull over; ponder |
| discarded waste material, especially metal suitable for reprocessing; leftover bits of food; a small piece or bit; a fragment |
| satisfy fully; overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself |
| well-paid position with little responsibility |
scurrilous
5
| small brook or stream; streamlet |
| played in abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound |
| burn without flame; be liable to break out at any moment |
| obscene; indecent; expressing offensive reproach |
secession
6
| act of seceding; withdrawal; withdrawal of 11 Southern states from the Union |
| untidy; careless in work habits |
| angelic; having sweet nature befitting an angel |
| relating to the near future; limited to short distances |
sedentary
7
| respectful; worshipful; impressed with veneration or deep respect |
| memorizing process using routine or repetition; sound of surf breaking on the shore |
| diligent; hardworking; persevering and constant in effort or application |
| requiring sitting; accustomed to sitting or to taking little exercise; living in one area, not migratory |
sedulous
8
| diligent; hardworking; persevering and constant in effort or application |
| pleasure in another person's misfortune |
| exactly and carefully conducted; by extreme care and great effort; cautious |
| by unexpected good fortune |
seedling
9
| thoroughly soakedsoaked; expressionless, stupid, or dull, especially from drink |
| obscene; indecent; expressing offensive reproach |
| by unexpected good fortune |
| young plant or tree grown from seed; produced from seed |
sequester
10
| carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels |
| act of seceding; withdrawal; withdrawal of 11 Southern states from the Union |
| isolate; retire from public life; segregate; seclude |
| slender stalk or blade in vegetation; tube or fuse for communicating fire to the charge in blasting; top, or uppermost point, of anything; summit |