GRE Vocabulary Power (7-68)
Vocabulary Cards: 26
- 1.
- refine
- purify
- replace (natural urges) with socially acceptable activities
- change between a solid state and a gaseous state
- 2.
- binding
- causing contraction (stopping bleeding)
- harsh or severe
- stringent
- 3.
- quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.)
- 4.
- man who is not a cleric
- man who is nonprofessional
- 5.
- ordinary
- unimaginative(lacking in imagination)
- going on foot
- dull
- 6.
- substance that dissolves another
- ADJ: capable of dissolving another substance
- 7.
- children
- offspring
- descendants
- 8.
- series of gradual stages
- degree in such a progression
- 9.
- attach
- 10.
- topple
- 11.
- pertaining to the woods or the country
- 12.
- clarify
- enlighten
- make clear
- explain
- 13.
- torso
- main wooden stem of a tree
- human body excluding the head and limbs
- prehensile nose of an elephant
- 14.
- N: young bird that has acquired wing feathers and is learning to fly
- inexperienced person
- inexperienced
- 15.
- continue steadily in spite of difficulties
- 16.
- male sheep
- 17.
- boredom
- listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest
- 18.
- gather
- store up
- amass
- 19.
- struggle confusedly
- move off in a confused hurry
- 20.
- refer
- 21.
- small amount (of money)
- small allowance or wage
- 22.
- find out for certain
- make certain
- 23.
- wan
- pale
- 24.
- beginner
- 25.
- oval building with tiers of seats
- 26.
- room
- border
- allowance beyond what is needed