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 5000 GRE Vocabulary Words
1   Overview:
5000 GRE Vocabulary Words is a middle-level words list for test-takers to warm up known words and learn new words. In addition to normal definitions and explanations, the GRE voca also includes online practices, such as meaning matching and spelling. For those who prefer to enhance vocabulary offline or in an old-school way, it offers printable flashcards and PDF files.

If you want to have a better GRE score, you have to own a stronger vocabulary skill. It means that you will spend more time studying GRE words. Does this GRE voca meet your case? We divide the words into 4 levels; each level consists of 4 groups. Want to view them quickly? Watch them here.



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We know one words list cannot cover all GRE test requirements. If you think the 5000 GRE Words doesn't match your circumstance, please try other lists on the website.

However, if you are serious about preparing for GRE, any smaller or easier lists shouldn't be an option unless you use them as a supplement. Here we recommend 2 large vocabularies, which are also useful for enhancing reading and writing words, especially for high score hunters.



3   Words' PDF List and Cards:
GRE Vocabulary PDF List
Some students like using PDF lists to learn and review words. We do offer a handy feature to make GRE PDF word lists for each group. Below are demos of Level 1's first group, including files with 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' word list from the website; the details are in:

GRE Vocabulary Cards
Cards are useful tools for some students to study new words. We offer two buttons to make GRE one-side and two-side flashcards for each group. Below are one-side cards for Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' cards, either one-side or two-side, from the website; the details are in: Print Cards from Word List.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abide
abnormal
absurd
abuse
access
accidental
accomplice
acquaintance
activate
acute
adamant
addiction
ado
adopt
adorable
adore
affected
affection
affirmative
agenda
aggressive
agitated
agony
agreement
airborne
alias
allegiance
allergic
allergy
alley
ally
altar
ambrosia
ambush
amendment
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6   Demonstrate word list style:
conjure   Pronounce
v. call on or summon by sacred name or in a solemn manner; implore earnestly; practice magical arts
The magician will conjure a rabbit out of his hat.
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console   Pronounce
v. cheer from distress or depression; alleviate grief and raise spirits of; relieve; comfort
With him, I was at perfect ease because I knew I suited him; all I said or did seem either to console or revive him.
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constellation   Pronounce
n. some stars seen from the Earth as a group and often having a name
The brightened comet in the constellation Virgo may even be visible to the naked eye, allowing members of the public worldwide to join in this historic moment in astronomy.
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contempt   Pronounce
n. state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace; disobedience to, or open disrespect of
The poor fools, who hold science in contempt, have no ability to realize that science proves them wrong at every turn.
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contingency   Pronounce
n. condition of being dependent on chance; uncertainty; possibility
Once relative health and relative safety were sufficient, we demanded absolute health and utter safety against the remotest contingency.
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convert   Pronounce
n. change something into another form; transform
However, he suggests that this only be done if the convert is also willingly accepted into his position by the community.
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7   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
accidental  Speak
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large basket, used for moving china or similar wares; box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces
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a sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
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sudden stroke; sudden appropriation of leadership or power; a takeover
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unexpected; happening by chance, unintentionally
archer  Speak
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broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
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free from ostentation or pretension; distinct; distinguishable
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bowman, one skilled in the use of the bow and arrow
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deserving to be adored; worthy of divine honors
asylum  Speak
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penniless, without any money; financially ruined
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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change something into another form; transform
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confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming
audition  Speak
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destructive; highly critical; causing or capable of causing complete destruction
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the channel used to conduct gas or liquid around another pipe or a fixture
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take part in a trial performance; evaluate in a trial performance
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broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
beaver  Speak
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deprive someone of benefits; remove or shorten the tail of an animal
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amphibious rodent about two feet in length; fur of the beaver; tall hat, originally made from beaver fur
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soft pillow or pad usually used for sitting, reclining, or kneeling
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faithfulness; ardent, often selfless affection and dedication
bum  Speak
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not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
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confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming
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order from one having authority; decision, order, or sentence by a court
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one who is devoted to a particular activity; murmuring or humming sound; lazy or shiftless person
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n. acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse


Spelling Word: apology
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a. arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others


Spelling Word: arrogant
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n. promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt


Spelling Word: assurance
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n. chronic respiratory disease, often arising from allergies


Spelling Word: asthma
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n. mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil


Spelling Word: awe
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a. relating to the brain or cerebrum;  intellectual rather than emotional


Spelling Word: cerebral
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