Difficult GRE Words - Group 4

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n. a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject


Spelling Word: dossier
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n. any form of art that borrows from multiple other styles


Spelling Word: eclecticism
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n. production by gradual process; act of working out with great care in detail


Spelling Word: elaboration
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v. decorate with needlework; add details to


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n. correction of errors; removal of errors; alteration intended to improve


Spelling Word: emendation
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v. burden; put a heavy load on; load with debts, or other legal claims


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v. cause; bring into existence; give rise to


Spelling Word: engender
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v. settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place


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n. a scientist who studies insects


Spelling Word: entomologist
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n. common characteristics of a group of people; ethnic group; quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties


Spelling Word: ethnicity