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GRE Vocabulary: Level 3
abound     Speak
 
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expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism; blame
be any thick messy substance; pass gradually; progress slowly but steadily
request earnestly; seek to obtain by persuasion or formal application
decay, or to cause something to decay
be full of; be plentiful
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aviary     Speak
 
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blood-sucking dipterous fly, of the genus Culex
excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause
large cage, building, or enclosure in which birds are reared or kept
greenhouse; school of music or dramatic art
hypocrite, especially, superstitious hypocrite; one who is strongly partial to one's own religion, race, or politics
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burlesque     Speak
 
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associate; cause a group to become part of or form a close relationship with another
give an imitation that ridicules; imitate mockingly or humorously
feel or express pity or sympathy for
expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism; blame
proceed slowly; waste time
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contention     Speak
 
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blood-sucking dipterous fly, of the genus Culex
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
competing as for any profit or prize
a place where different tree varieties are exhibited
freedom from punishment or harm; exemption from injury, suffering, or discomfort
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cuticle     Speak
 
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deceptive or false appearance; false notion; deception
failure or omission of duty; fault; misdeed; offense or crime
the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
abnormal;  markedly different from an accepted norm
a place where animals are kept
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disinfectant     Speak
 
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a member of the most developed mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes; senior clergyman
the science which treats the structure of plants, the functions of their parts, places of growth, and classification
a substance that kills germs or viruses; agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine
condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; infirmity; weakness of resolution
insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect
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endearment     Speak
 
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act of strangling, or the state of being strangled; excessive or abnormal constriction of any kind
cliff; an overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock; dangerous position
tender affection; love; act of showing affection
a loud flourish of brass instruments, especially trumpets; spectacular public display
shutting up of a place by troops or ships; obstruction to passage
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figurative     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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prominent or protruding; projecting outwardly; moving by leaps or springs
incapable of failure or error
not literal, but metaphorical;  not with their basic meaning but with a more imaginative meaning
existing or lasting only a short time; short-lived or temporary
self-indulgent; moral decay
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heyday     Speak
 
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tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings
period of greatest popularity, success, or power; the golden age
sacred song; poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God
rejection; an act of excluding or shutting out
school, especially a theological school for the training of priests; school of higher education, especially for girls
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hypodermic     Speak
 
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present at birth; inborn; innate
of or pertaining to the parts under the skin; injected beneath the skin
massive; bulky; great in size
marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources; limited in quantity; saving; frugal; merciful
friendly; cordial; having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner
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ingratitude     Speak
 
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a short poem of songlike; expressing deep personal emotion
long, thin, usually wooden pole with a blade at one end, used to row or steer a boat
lack of gratitude; forgetfulness of kindness or favors received
small, showy ornament of little value; child's plaything or toy
conventions; moral standards; accepted traditional customs
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monsoon     Speak
 
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line of junction formed by sewing together two pieces; line across a surface, as a crack; scar
concave cut into a surface or edge; small hollow or depression
biennial plant of the genus Beta, which produces an edible root the first year and seeds the second year
a particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable
the season of the heavy rain that falls during the summer in hot Asian countries
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originality     Speak
 
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artificial obstruction; a heavy curtain of artillery fire; rapid, concentrated discharge of missiles
school, especially a theological school for the training of priests; school of higher education, especially for girls
enthusiasm or liveliness; energetic style
novelty; creativity; capacity to act or think independently
suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong
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partition     Speak
 
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turn away from a principle, norm; depart; diverge
set on fire; cause to burn, flame, or glow; excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat
go through or across, often under difficult conditions
support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion
divide into parts, pieces, or sections
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quell     Speak
 
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extinguish; put down forcibly; suppress;  pacify or quiet
grieve or protest loudly and bitterly; express sorrow by a mournful vocal sound; moan; cry
surpass; exceed; pass beyond the limits of
shrink or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment; bend or crouch with base humility
read or examine, typically with great care
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repository     Speak
 
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a place where things may be put for safekeeping, as storehouse, warehouse, museum, or tomb
sacred writing or book; authoritative statement; document; inscription
a larval frog or toad
any luminous winged insect, as luminous beetles of the family Lampyridae
peak; tall pointed formation, such as mountain peak
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safeguard     Speak
 
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reply, especially to answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner
excessive pride or self-confidence
something that discourages; tending to deter
one who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection
the power of a country to control its own government
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squalor     Speak
 
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highest point; vertex; summit; climax
filthy and wretched condition or quality; dirty or neglected state
spire, also, the tower and spire taken together; the whole of a structure if the roof is of spire form
science of God or religion
resistance to authority; insubordination or rebellion
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tableau     Speak
 
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cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
improper act; improper or unacceptable usage in speech or writing
striking and vivid representation; picture
coniferous tree of the genus Cupressus, it is mostly evergreen and has wood remarkable for its durability
medieval chemistry; magical or mysterious power or process of transforming
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uncouth     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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proportionally balanced; even; having a likeness in the form and size
exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; not quarrelsome
moved by sexual love; loving
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
mixed; mingled; consisting of several things; of diverse sorts; promiscuous; heterogeneous
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