Difficult GRE Words - Group 2

n. act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors

v. grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune

n. pipe or channel for conveying fluids; tube for enclosing electric wires or cable

n. small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions

n. large destructive fire

v. assemble; convene; gather

a. possessing congruity; suitable; agreeing; corresponding

n. relation or agreement between things; fitness; harmony; correspondence; consistency.

n. any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones

a. thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well; characterized by extreme care and great effort