Difficult GRE Words - Group 2

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n. self-evident truth requiring no proof


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a. sky blue; light purplish-blue


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v. mislead; delude; deceive by guile


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n. large group; a group of animals or birds, especially larks or quail


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v. to take by surprise


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v. support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion


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v. make shiny by rubbing; polish


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n. false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation; slander


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n. crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime


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n. one who makes maps or charts


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