Difficult GRE Words - Group 7

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 Difficult GRE Words - Group 7View Group Words   
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readable; distinct; plainly discernible; apparent
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a powerful whirlpool that can suck in objects; events with similar degree of impact as a maelstrom
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one of two equal parts; a half
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move, arrange, operate, or control by the hands or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner; tamper with or falsify for personal gain
lend a hand  Speak Example sentences
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dictionary; a stock of terms used in particular profession, subject, or style; vocabulary
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to be of assistance
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state of being no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected
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mental disorder with delusions of grandeur
macabre  Speak Example sentences
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one who hates or mistrusts mankind
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one who, or that which, molds or forms into shape; one skilled in the art of making molds for castings
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suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome
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an artificial or natural egg placed in a nest to induce a bird to continue to lay eggs in that place; a sum of money put by as a reserve
magnate  Speak Example sentences
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powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry
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authoritative command or instruction; contract by which one employs another to manage any business for him
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to disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other body parts
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one who, or that which, molds or forms into shape; one skilled in the art of making molds for castings
maim  Speak Example sentences
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gallop slowly; run or ride with steady, easy gait; travel an easy pace with long strides
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to disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other body parts
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environment; person’s social setting or environment
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author or compiler of dictionary; one employed in making of vocabulary or wordbook of language
mandate  Speak Example sentences
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destitute of nerves; lacking vigor; weak; powerless
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the act of complying with a custom or rule
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powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry
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authoritative command or instruction; contract by which one employs another to manage any business for him
milieu  Speak Example sentences
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wash or flow against; wash one's face and hands
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environment; person’s social setting or environment
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foul-smelling; having bad or offensive odor
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lacking definite form or limits; hazy; cloudy
modestly  Speak Example sentences
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to disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other body parts
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deserving or worthy of praise and commendation
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in moderate or limited size, quantity, or range; not extremely
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showing lack of skill; clumsy or awkward
mollify  Speak Example sentences
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dictionary; a stock of terms used in particular profession, subject, or style; vocabulary
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to be of assistance
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show of skill or deceitful cleverness, considered magical by naive observers
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make less rigid or softer; calm in temper or feeling
nascent  Speak Example sentences
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emerging, coming into existence
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craft of a construction worker; structure built of stone or brick
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powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry
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hardened in wrongdoing or wickedness; not giving in to persuasion