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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beefy GRE

Large and muscular; relating to or containing beef.

beeline GRE

A direct, straight path toward something.

beet GRE

A round, dark red root vegetable often used in cooking.

befuddle GRE

To confuse or perplex someone.

beget SAT GRE

To cause or bring about; to father a child.

begrudge SAT GRE

To give or allow something resentfully; to envy someone's possession or advantage.

beguile GRE

To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.

behemoth GRE

Something that is extremely large or powerful, often used to describe a massive object or organizati...

behold GRE

To see or observe something, often with surprise or admiration.

belabor GRE

To discuss or emphasize something excessively or to attack someone persistently.

belated GRE

Delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.

belittle SAT GRE

To criticize or make someone or something seem less important or valuable.

bemoan SAT GRE

To express sorrow, regret, or disapproval about something.

bemused GRE

Puzzled or slightly confused; often mistaken for amused, but implies thoughtfulness or irony.

benediction SAT GRE

A blessing, typically said at the end of a religious service.

berate GRE

To scold or criticize someone angrily and harshly.

bereavement GRE

The state of having lost someone, especially by death; the period of grief that follows.

bereft GRE

Deprived of or lacking something needed or valued; often used to describe the emotional state after ...

berserk GRE

In a state of wild or uncontrolled excitement or anger; frenzied.

bestial SAT GRE

Savage, cruel, or extremely brutal, like that of a beast.

betoken GRE

To be a sign or indication of something; to foreshadow.

betroth SAT GRE

To become engaged to be married; to promise in marriage.

bevy GRE

A large group or flock, typically of people or animals.

bibliography SAT GRE

A list of books, articles, and sources used in research or cited in a document.

biennial SAT GRE

Occurring every two years.

bigot GRE

A person who is strongly and unfairly intolerant of others, especially regarding race, religion, or ...

bigotry GRE

Stubborn and irrational adherence to beliefs and prejudices, especially against others.

bile GRE

A bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aiding d...

bilingual SAT GRE

Able to speak two languages fluently.

bilious GRE

Relating to or caused by bile; also used to describe someone who is irritable or bad-tempered.

bilk GRE

To cheat or defraud someone out of something, especially money.

billowing GRE

Blowing in bursts or waves; swelling and moving with a wavelike motion.

binge GRE

To indulge in excessive consumption of food, drink, or an activity over a short period.

bivouac GRE

A temporary camp without tents or cover, often used by soldiers or climbers.

blab GRE

To talk excessively and indiscreetly, especially about secrets.

blackmail GRE

The act of threatening to reveal damaging information about someone unless they comply with demands,...

blade GRE

The flat, sharp part of a knife, sword, or similar tool used for cutting; can also refer to a helico...

blanch GRE

To turn white or pale, especially due to shock; also refers to briefly boiling food and then plungin...

blare GRE

A loud, harsh sound or to emit such a sound, often from a speaker or horn.

blasphemy GRE

An act or statement that shows disrespect or contempt for God or something sacred.

bleachers GRE

Tiered seating, typically outdoors, often made of wood or metal, used at sports events.

blench GRE

To flinch or draw back in fear or pain; to wince.

blighted GRE

Affected or ruined by disease, decay, or something harmful.

bloated GRE

Swollen or puffed up, especially due to fluid or gas; excessively large.

blockade SAT GRE

An act or instance of blocking a port, passage, or route to prevent access.

blockbuster GRE

A highly successful movie, book, or event; originally a bomb capable of destroying a whole city bloc...

bludgeon GRE

A heavy club used as a weapon; to strike or beat repeatedly.

blurt GRE

To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing a secret.

bluster GRE

To speak or behave in a loud, aggressive, or threatening way without meaningful action.

bode GRE

To be a sign or indication of something, especially something in the future.

bodyguard GRE

A person hired to protect someone important or at risk.

boggle GRE

To be overwhelmed by something complex or shocking; also used in the phrase 'boggle the mind'.

bogus GRE

Not genuine or authentic; fake.

bombardment GRE

A continuous or heavy attack with bombs or artillery; a relentless verbal or mental assault.

bonnet GRE

The hood of an automobile that covers the engine; also, a type of hat, especially for women.

bonny GRE

Attractive or healthy-looking, especially in an appealing, youthful way.

booster GRE

A person or thing that promotes or increases something; also, a supplementary dose of a vaccine.

booze GRE

Alcoholic drink, especially in excess.

borough SAT GRE

An administrative division in some cities or countries, often with local governance.

botany SAT GRE

The scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, and classification.

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