Difficult GRE Words - Group 7

readable; distinct; plainly discernible; apparent

a powerful whirlpool that can suck in objects; events with similar degree of impact as a maelstrom

one of two equal parts; a half

move, arrange, operate, or control by the hands or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner; tamper with or falsify for personal gain

dictionary; a stock of terms used in particular profession, subject, or style; vocabulary

to be of assistance

state of being no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected

mental disorder with delusions of grandeur

one who hates or mistrusts mankind

one who, or that which, molds or forms into shape; one skilled in the art of making molds for castings

suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome

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

powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry

authoritative command or instruction; contract by which one employs another to manage any business for him

to disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other body parts

one who, or that which, molds or forms into shape; one skilled in the art of making molds for castings

gallop slowly; run or ride with steady, easy gait; travel an easy pace with long strides

to disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other body parts

environment; person’s social setting or environment

author or compiler of dictionary; one employed in making of vocabulary or wordbook of language

destitute of nerves; lacking vigor; weak; powerless

the act of complying with a custom or rule

powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry

authoritative command or instruction; contract by which one employs another to manage any business for him

wash or flow against; wash one's face and hands

environment; person’s social setting or environment

foul-smelling; having bad or offensive odor

lacking definite form or limits; hazy; cloudy

to disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other body parts

deserving or worthy of praise and commendation

in moderate or limited size, quantity, or range; not extremely

showing lack of skill; clumsy or awkward

dictionary; a stock of terms used in particular profession, subject, or style; vocabulary

to be of assistance

show of skill or deceitful cleverness, considered magical by naive observers

make less rigid or softer; calm in temper or feeling

emerging, coming into existence

craft of a construction worker; structure built of stone or brick

powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry

hardened in wrongdoing or wickedness; not giving in to persuasion