5000 GRE Vocabulary Words

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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:
absurd  Speak
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preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
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a change or changes made to the words of a text; revision
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noisy, blustering fellow; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; insolent, tyrannical fellow
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benevolent; kind and not judging people in a negative way
archives  Speak
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take part in a trial performance; evaluate in a trial performance
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public records; place where public records are kept
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a change or changes made to the words of a text; revision
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state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace; disobedience to, or open disrespect of
arsonist  Speak
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definite summary of what is believed; confession of faith for public use
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belonging or relating to the body; bodily; noncommissioned officer, next below a sergeant
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criminal who illegally sets fire to property
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move off; move or stir slightly; alter a position or attitude
artillery  Speak
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large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; army branch in use of large weapons
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move off; move or stir slightly; alter a position or attitude
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instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink
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being in an unrefined or natural state; raw; lacking tact or taste; blunt or offensive
audition  Speak
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free from ostentation or pretension; distinct; distinguishable
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take part in a trial performance; evaluate in a trial performance
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group; class; a collection of things sharing a common attribute
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preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
bogus  Speak
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counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
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quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
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having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful
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noisy, blustering fellow; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; insolent, tyrannical fellow
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a. unusual; not typical; not normal


Spelling Word: abnormal
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v. make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive


Spelling Word: activate
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a. causing or fitted to cause dismay or horror; frightful


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


Spelling Word: asthma
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n. quantity of bread baked at one time; a collection of things or persons to be handled together


Spelling Word: batch
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n. breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap


Spelling Word: breach
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