Advanced Vocabulary Words
Challenging vocabulary primarily tested on the GRE. These sophisticated words distinguish high scorers and are essential for graduate-level reading and Text Completion questions.
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A device consisting of beads or counters on wires used for performing arithmetic calculations
To lower in status, dignity, or character
The part of the body between the chest and the hips
Unusual or deviating from the normal or expected
A state of being suspended or inactive
To formally renounce or give up something, especially a faith or practice
A ritual washing of the body, especially as part of a religious practice
The act of giving up or denying oneself something, especially out of self-discipline
A person's home or dwelling place
Native to a particular region or country
Failing to achieve its intended effect or resulting in failure
A magical word used in spells and incantations to convey a sense of fantasy or illusion
To wear away or remove the surface of something by rubbing or friction
A wearing away of the surface of something by friction or impact
To leave secretly or suddenly, often to avoid detection or capture
The act of forgiving or pardoning someone for a wrongdoing
To forgive or pardon someone for a wrongdoing
The state of voluntarily giving up or limiting oneself, especially in regards to luxuries or pleasur...
A large or excessive amount of something, often pleasant or desirable.
Causing harm or injury, often through unfair or cruel behavior.
Extremely bad or unpleasant, often shocking or disturbing.
To draw attention to or emphasize something.
Easy to reach or enter, or open to people in general.
Something used to accompany or enhance something else, often in a decorative or ornamental way.
To become accustomed to a new or different environment, often through gradual exposure.
A slope or incline, often used to describe a place that rises upwards.
Willing to help or assist someone, often through adjustments or accommodations.
To approach or address someone, often in a bold or unexpected way.
A gradual and natural increase in size or amount, such as in the formation of rocks or the growth of...
to increase or gather something, especially money, over time
A sharp, bitter, or harsh quality or taste, especially in speech or character, or a state of sharp o...
Having a sharp, sour, or acidic taste, especially like vinegar, or relating to vinegar or its deriva...
Having an acidic or sharp taste, often similar to vinegar or citrus fruits, or having a strong or pu...
The highest or most superior point, level, or stage of something, especially in terms of quality, ac...
A chronic skin condition characterized by the occurrence of pimples, especially on the face, resulti...
The nut of an oak tree, often harvested for food or used as a symbol of strength and fertility.
The branch of physics dealing with the production, transmission, and perception of sound, especially...
The official declaration of someone's innocence or freedom from guilt, especially after trial or inv...
An excessive or irrational fear of heights, often resulting in anxiety, avoidance, or other psycholo...
Relating to the field of actuarial science, which deals with the use of mathematical probability and...
The quality or state of being precise, sharply defined, or keenly observed, especially in terms of s...
A short saying or phrase, often expressing a general truth, principle, or piece of advice, especiall...
Something added or annexed to something else, especially a document, list, or schedule, often to pro...
The state of being physically or psychologically dependent on a substance or activity.
To make someone confused or muddled, often by speaking nonsense.
A person or group that closely adheres to a particular perspective, policy, or organization.
To settle a dispute or hear a case in order to make a fair and impartial judgment.
To ask or command someone to do something, especially something considered right or honorable.
A minor difficulty or problem, especially one that arises in a pleasant or interesting situation; to...
Extremely pleasant, charming, or lovable, often in a way that is especially attractive in a child or...
Skilled, clever, or handy in doing something, often in a way that is flexible or resourceful, especi...
Strong admiration or praise, especially for someone or something considered great or impressive, oft...
To mix or add something unhealthy, unpleasant, or degrading to something good, especially so that it...
To indicate or foreshadow something; to give a clear but indirect indication of the future or someon...
Not original or inherited, but coming or coming from outside, especially through an unintentional or...
Worth considering or prudent; wise or reasonable.
Providing advice or guidance; serving as a source of counsel or recommendation.
The act of supporting or promoting a cause, issue, or group, often through public appeal or represen...
A sworn written statement or declaration, often used in legal proceedings or official matters.
a connection or relationship between people, organizations, or things