Difficult GRE Words - Group 11

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v. stop or check flow of liquid; stop flow of blood from wound

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v. present obstacle; stump; cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck

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v. separate; break or wrench apart

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a. silent or reserved in speech; saying little; not inclined to speak or converse

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v. act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument, or postpone a decision

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a. having or marked by a strong tendency

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n. physical features of a region; detailed, precise description of a place

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a. easily managed or controlled; governable; easily handled or worked; docile

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v. pass over or beyond; surpass

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a. remaining only for a brief time