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 vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, often on a religious theme and structured in se...
A smooth, three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.
A major division of a long poem, especially epic poetry.
Having a lot of space; roomy or spacious.
A playful leap or skip; also refers to a mischievous or risky act, often criminal.
To surrender under specified conditions or cease resistance, often in war or an argument.
A brief explanation or title accompanying an illustration, photograph, or article.
A type of knitted garment with an open front, often fastened with buttons or a zipper.
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
To lurch or swerve uncontrollably as one moves forward.
A large deer of northern regions, both sexes of which have broad, flat antlers.
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires rather than spiritual ones.
A joyful song, especially a religious hymn or Christmas song.
Persistent, petty criticism; finding fault unnecessarily.
A person who makes maps.
A small waterfall or a sudden, rapid flow of something.
A device for hurling objects, or to launch or increase something rapidly.
A medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, impairing vision; also refers to a lar...
A loud, often sexually aggressive or disrespectful comment shouted at someone in public.
A summary of religious doctrine, often in question-and-answer form, used for instruction.
Unambiguous, absolute, or not subject to conditions.
The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
A meeting of members of a political or legislative group to select candidates, plan strategy, or mak...
To seal a seam or joint, especially in wood, metal, or masonry, with a waterproof material.
Expressing or indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
A procession of people, vehicles, or horses; also, a series of related acts or events.
Soldiers who fight on horseback; in modern use, troops equipped with armoured vehicles or helicopter...
To raise trivial or malicious objections; to complain about unimportant matters.
To yield or transfer (power, territory, or rights) to another.
Swiftness or speed of movement or action.
The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, often for religious reasons.
A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations, typically due to religious vows.
Critical or judgmental in a harsh or excessive way.
Directed or moving away from a center.
Directed or moving toward a center.
A commander of a century in the ancient Roman army, typically in charge of around 80 soldiers.
Intellectual rather than emotional or physical; relating to the cerebrum, the part of the brain asso...
The process of thinking or intellectual activity.
Formal and serious in manner, often following traditional customs or etiquette.
A type of tall, ribbed cactus, often flowering at night.
Absolute conviction or certainty about something, often philosophical or personal.
The act of ceding or formally surrendering possession of land or territory, usually by treaty.
The husks of grains separated during threshing; metaphorically, something worthless.
The irritation of the skin caused by repeated rubbing; the act of teasing humorously.
A large ornamental cup, typically used in religious ceremonies to hold wine.
A type of lizard known for its ability to change color and for its long, sticky tongue used to catch...
A large, decorative lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling, typically with branching arms and ...
A man, typically used in British English; also refers to a small crack or sore on the skin.
A person, often an adult, who accompanies and supervises younger people, especially on social outing...
A guessing game where players act out a word or phrase without speaking, while others try to guess i...
A compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Possessing charisma; magnetic and inspiring to others.
A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than they actually possess; a fraud.
Cautious or reluctant, especially in taking risks.
The main framework of a vehicle, including the wheels and engine mounting.
To make someone more serious or modest by means of criticism or suffering.
To rebuke or punish someone severely for doing something wrong.
The state of being pure or abstaining from sexual activity, especially before marriage.
Having a pattern of alternating squares, typically in two colors; often used to describe a complex o...
A position in chess where the king is under threat of capture and cannot escape, ending the game; al...