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GRE Vocabulary: Level 3
apex     Speak
 
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n.  
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highest point; vertex; summit; climax
the skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other animals, prepared for writing on
completely undeveloped form; an animal organism in the early stages of growth
flowing; series of changes; state of being liquid through heat
an animal that eats other decaying organic matter; someone who collects things that others have discarded
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aspiration     Speak
 
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n.  
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covering; umbrella; a cover fixed over a seat or bed
crime of pirate; robbery committed at sea; unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted or patented material
pendent spear of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water
a metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes sound by hitting side; someone who applauds
ambition; something that you hope to achieve
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bibliography     Speak
 
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n.  
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medieval chemistry; magical or mysterious power or process of transforming
arrangement of parts or elements; outline
basis or foundation of a thing; especially, a horizontal piece, which supports a structure
list of works of a specific author or publisher; list of writings relating to a given subject
the science which treats the structure of plants, the functions of their parts, places of growth, and classification
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colt     Speak
 
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n.  
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young of the equine genus or horse kind of animals; a young, foolish fellow
the sum of money to be divided and distributed; share of a sum divided that falls to individuals; a distribute sum
feather, especially soft, downy, long, or handsome feather; a token of honor or achievement
assault; a very powerful attack
a small, circular tower that is part of a castle; a part of a military vehicle that contains a large gun
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debonair     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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deeply, often dreamily thoughtful; engaged in serious thought or reflection; contemplative
friendly; of good appearance and manners; graceful
unwilling or with reluctance; stingy
acting as a substitute; done by deputy; experienced at secondhand
impressive from inherent grandeur; large and impressive, in size, scope, or extent
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dowdy     Speak
 
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recurring with measured regularity
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
excessively abundant or numerous; in widespread existence, practice, or use
open to view; not secret or hidden
lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby; old-fashioned
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endearment     Speak
 
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n.  
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excessive pride or self-confidence
legend; wisdom; knowledge acquired through education or experience
any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in biochemical reactions
condition or quality of being an idiot; extreme folly or stupidity
tender affection; love; act of showing affection
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filibuster     Speak
 
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v.  
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fill or make complete again; add a new stock or supply to
block legislation by making long speeches
trouble; disturb; render uneasy; interfere with; vex
flow in drops; run or flow slowly; drip
destroy or kill a large part of; select by lot and kill one in every ten of
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gaggle     Speak
 
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n.  
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act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course
expression of sympathy with another in sorrow or grief.
one who settles dispute or controversy between parties; referee or judge, one chosen to see that the rules of a game
the science which treats the structure of plants, the functions of their parts, places of growth, and classification
a flock of geese; a cluster or group
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illustration     Speak
 
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part or region remote from a central district, as of a city or town; fringe; outer border
picture; drawing; showing by example
a woman who has remained single beyond the conventional age for marrying; one whose occupation is to spin
study of artifacts and relics of early humankind
introduction; forerunner; preliminary or preface
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linoleum     Speak
 
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n.  
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inexpensive waterproof covering used for floors; a stiff, smooth material that is used for covering floors
an event that departs from expectations; permission to do something differently from the usual way
coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
gap; a long narrow opening
holding with the feet; firm standing; something on which one may tread or rest securely
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modicum     Speak
 
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popular fashion; current state or style of general acceptance and use
act of gathering or heaping together or forming a mass
handle, especially the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like
the feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble
limited quantity; small or moderate amount; any small thing
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noggin     Speak
 
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a person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant to impress others
corrosion; a gradual decline of something
act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course
small mug or cup; unit of liquid measure equal to one-quarter of a pint; human head
singer, as opposed to an instrumental performer; vocal musician
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piracy     Speak
 
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n.  
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act of making a conscious choice; power or faculty of choosing
agitation; chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances
a kind of cup or drinking vessel having a foot or standard, but without a handle
crime of pirate; robbery committed at sea; unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted or patented material
picture design made by setting small colored pieces, as of stone or tile, into the surface
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plume     Speak
 
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a substance believed to cure all ills
open passage through a wood; grassy open or cleared space in a forest; opening in the ice of rivers or lakes
one derived from another; offspring or descendant; the result of creative effort, as product
truthfulness; unwillingness to tell lies
feather, especially soft, downy, long, or handsome feather; a token of honor or achievement
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regimen     Speak
 
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n.  
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prescribed diet and habits; a systematic plan for therapy; governmental rule or control
provision; an agreement made by parties in a judicial proceeding
animals of a period or region
brink; the very top edge of a container
secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
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ruffle     Speak
 
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v.  
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pass gradually or leak through, as if through small openings
appease or pacify; bring peace to
make into a ruff; disturb the surface of; make uneven by agitation; throw into disorder or confusion
expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism; blame
cancel out; make ineffective or invalid; deny
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spool     Speak
 
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n.  
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traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally
picture; drawing; showing by example
something similar to such a cylinder in shape; the amount of wire, thread, or string wound on such a cylinder
long rope with a running noose at one end used especially to catch horses and cattle
one of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble
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sultry     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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deeply, often dreamily thoughtful; engaged in serious thought or reflection; contemplative
flexible; moving and bending with ease
arrogant; feeling or showing haughty disdain; overbearing
burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot
related to the topic being discussed or considered; appropriate or fitting; relevant
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virulent     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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having disagreeable odor or taste of decomposing oils or fats
extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter
difficult to use or handle because of size or weight, or shape; lacking grace in movement or posture
invigorating; refreshing; strengthening; imparting vitality and energy
stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
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