Wednesday, May 5, 2077
Advice from the Author
This blog is created to make GRE aspirants more easy in cracking the GRE.As the first step I would like to introduce words in the hierarchy of importance.Each word has its meaning,its usage,its origin(at least for some),Root words and how they are derived and if possible image for some words so that you can remember them well.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
WORDLIST 1
ABASE (V): lower ,to degrade oneself
eg: A man who use bad language will only abase himself.
In former times ,priests used to abase themselves before gods.
a + base : to lower to level of foundation
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ABASH (V):cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious,To make ashamed or uneasy
eg: He is not at all abashed by her open admiration.
Nothing can abash him.
a + bash : to destroy the self-possession(bash=shy).
IMG : Bangladesh embarrass black caps
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ABATE (V) : subside, to make or become less
eg :We must abate the noise pollution in our country.
Rather than leaving immediately they have waited storm to abate.
a + bate : to letdown or to restrain others or something.
IMG : NAS (Noise Abatement Society)
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ABBREVIATE (V) : to shorten something
eg: Because we are running short of time the leader has to abbreviate his speech.
The name of Raja Rao is abbreviated as RR in news paper.
ab+brevi+ate : An abbreviation (from Latin brevis "short") is a shortened form of a Word or Phrase.For example, the word "abbreviation" can itself be represented by the abbreviation "abbr." or "abbrev."
eg: A man who use bad language will only abase himself.
In former times ,priests used to abase themselves before gods.
a + base : to lower to level of foundation
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ABASH (V):cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious,To make ashamed or uneasy
eg: He is not at all abashed by her open admiration.
Nothing can abash him.
a + bash : to destroy the self-possession(bash=shy).
IMG : Bangladesh embarrass black caps
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ABATE (V) : subside, to make or become less
eg :We must abate the noise pollution in our country.
Rather than leaving immediately they have waited storm to abate.
a + bate : to letdown or to restrain others or something.
IMG : NAS (Noise Abatement Society)
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ABBREVIATE (V) : to shorten something
eg: Because we are running short of time the leader has to abbreviate his speech.
The name of Raja Rao is abbreviated as RR in news paper.
ab+brevi+ate : An abbreviation (from Latin brevis "short") is a shortened form of a Word or Phrase.For example, the word "abbreviation" can itself be represented by the abbreviation "abbr." or "abbrev."
IMG : junior abbreviate to Jr not Jun or Jnr, eg Sammy Davis Jr
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HUBRIS (N) : arrogant pride,arrogance
eg:He had the Hubris to lecture people twice his age .
HUB + Ris : In Ancient Greek hubris referred to actions taken
in order to shame the victim, thereby making oneself seem superior.
IMG : "we are clearly superior to all other creatures "
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THWART (v) : prevent doing what he intends to do,to frustate.
eg : He was thwarted by bad luck.
Each time we planned for our weekends our thoughts were thwarted by the some or the
other reason
TH + WAR +T : to make war(stop) from others doing things.
IMG : "we need to tools to thwart terror"
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FEIGN (v) : Pretend
eg:Some animals feign death when they are in danger.
Feign from illness.
Feign :Feigned madness is acted madness, used in modern times to try to avoid punishment in a court of law, so called insanity defence.
IMG: He feigns death everytime when i ask to fetch my slippers.
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WAGGISH (V) :Playful, Facetious,to make others smile
eg : Muskrat Castle,as the house had been facetiously named by some
waggish officer(James Fenimore Cooper).
Waggish tricks.
wag + gish : move quickly from side to side to make laugh.
Img :"A story of waggish dog"
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DIFFIDENCE (V) : shyness
eg: He failed through diffidence.
Nicholas’s diffidence made it hard for him to meet girls. His fear of coming off like a jerk
made him tongue-tied
Img: " George spoke diffidently to his slaves"
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Incredulity : a tendency of disbelief
eg :When I told him I’d seen Elvis at the supermarket, his incredulity
was obvious from the look on his face.
An expression of shock utter incredulity.
IN+CREDULITY : not ready to believe things
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Stanch (V) : to stop,to stop flow of (esp blood)
eg : Stanch the bleeding
Stanch the cut.
Stan +ch : stand
Img :The piece of gauze Gonzaga's Adam Morrison used Monday to stanch a nosebleed
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Alacrity : Cheerfull Readiness
Eg: He accepted with alacrity.
Img: Alacrity apartments are those which are most admired by the purchasers.
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Admonish : To advice ,to counsel,to urge, take to task,warn
eg:The captain admonished the guards to be on the alert.
He admonished the child for this bad behaviour.
IMG: The parent admonishing her child.
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Ambivalent : Coexistence of opposite feelings.
eg:She felt ambivalent about his proposal.
I had ambivalent thoughts on where to spend my vacation.
IMG: everything "Well ,Yes and NO"
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Ameliorate : Make or become better,improve
eg :India should not be shy of proposing and launching bold measures to ameliorate the lot of the Central Asian states and arguing their case before regional and international fora.
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Apathy : Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference
eg :Public apathy can lead to bad government
IMG: Boy showing apathy
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Apprise : give information or notice to, gain in value
eg :Police should apprise an arrested person of his or her rights to remain silent
and to be represented by a lawyer
The yen appreciated again!
IMG: The officer informing the situation to the higher officials
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Approbation : An expression of warm approval; praise
Eg : Although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval.
IMG : government is approving.
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Arduous : Demanding great effort or labor; difficult
Eg : Crossing the continent in a covered wagon was an arduous undertaking
Img: A women started a arduous task.
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Assiduous : Constant in application or attention; diligent
Eg :It takes assiduous work to learn Russian. I admire an assiduous student
Img :
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Attenuate : to make thin, to make narrow,weaken
Eg:The silversmith attenuated the ingot into one long thread
Asprin will attnuate the pain
Img :The thing getting attenuated
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Aver : To affirm positively ,declare
Eg : In spite of all you say,I still aver that his report is true.
IMG :"Before God I swear I am innocent"
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Belie : To picture falsely; misrepresent
eg : His cheerful manner belied his real feelings.
His looks belie his character.
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Bolster : A long narrow pillow or cushion,hearten,support
eg :More timbers are needed to bolster the roof of the mine
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Boorish : ill mannered person
eg :She considers the peasants boorish
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Burgeon : grow and flourish
eg :"The burgeoning administration"; "The burgeoning population"
Img : The burgeoning forest .
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Burnish : the property of being smooth and shiny,polish and make shiny
Eg :the gleam of burnished gold.
The silver bracelet was burnished to a bright finish
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Buttress : A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement.
eg :The north wall of the cathedral had a beautiful stone buttress
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HUBRIS (N) : arrogant pride,arrogance
eg:He had the Hubris to lecture people twice his age .
HUB + Ris : In Ancient Greek hubris referred to actions taken
in order to shame the victim, thereby making oneself seem superior.
IMG : "we are clearly superior to all other creatures "
_____________________________________________________________________THWART (v) : prevent doing what he intends to do,to frustate.
eg : He was thwarted by bad luck.
Each time we planned for our weekends our thoughts were thwarted by the some or the
other reason
TH + WAR +T : to make war(stop) from others doing things.
IMG : "we need to tools to thwart terror"
___________________________________________________________________
FEIGN (v) : Pretend
eg:Some animals feign death when they are in danger.
Feign from illness.
Feign :Feigned madness is acted madness, used in modern times to try to avoid punishment in a court of law, so called insanity defence.
IMG: He feigns death everytime when i ask to fetch my slippers.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
WAGGISH (V) :Playful, Facetious,to make others smile
eg : Muskrat Castle,as the house had been facetiously named by some
waggish officer(James Fenimore Cooper).
Waggish tricks.
wag + gish : move quickly from side to side to make laugh.
Img :"A story of waggish dog"
___________________________________________________________________________
DIFFIDENCE (V) : shyness
eg: He failed through diffidence.
Nicholas’s diffidence made it hard for him to meet girls. His fear of coming off like a jerk
made him tongue-tied
Img: " George spoke diffidently to his slaves"
_________________________________________________________________
Incredulity : a tendency of disbelief
eg :When I told him I’d seen Elvis at the supermarket, his incredulity
was obvious from the look on his face.
An expression of shock utter incredulity.
IN+CREDULITY : not ready to believe things
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Stanch (V) : to stop,to stop flow of (esp blood)
eg : Stanch the bleeding
Stanch the cut.
Stan +ch : stand
Img :The piece of gauze Gonzaga's Adam Morrison used Monday to stanch a nosebleed
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Alacrity : Cheerfull Readiness
Eg: He accepted with alacrity.
Img: Alacrity apartments are those which are most admired by the purchasers.
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Admonish : To advice ,to counsel,to urge, take to task,warn
eg:The captain admonished the guards to be on the alert.
He admonished the child for this bad behaviour.
IMG: The parent admonishing her child.
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Ambivalent : Coexistence of opposite feelings.
eg:She felt ambivalent about his proposal.
I had ambivalent thoughts on where to spend my vacation.
IMG: everything "Well ,Yes and NO"
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Ameliorate : Make or become better,improve
eg :India should not be shy of proposing and launching bold measures to ameliorate the lot of the Central Asian states and arguing their case before regional and international fora.
___________________________________________________________________
Apathy : Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference
eg :Public apathy can lead to bad government
IMG: Boy showing apathy
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Apprise : give information or notice to, gain in value
eg :Police should apprise an arrested person of his or her rights to remain silent
and to be represented by a lawyer
The yen appreciated again!
IMG: The officer informing the situation to the higher officials
______________________________________________________________________
Approbation : An expression of warm approval; praise
Eg : Although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval.
IMG : government is approving.
_____________________________________________________________________
Arduous : Demanding great effort or labor; difficult
Eg : Crossing the continent in a covered wagon was an arduous undertaking
Img: A women started a arduous task.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Assiduous : Constant in application or attention; diligent
Eg :It takes assiduous work to learn Russian. I admire an assiduous student
Img :
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Attenuate : to make thin, to make narrow,weaken
Eg:The silversmith attenuated the ingot into one long thread
Asprin will attnuate the pain
Img :The thing getting attenuated
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Aver : To affirm positively ,declare
Eg : In spite of all you say,I still aver that his report is true.
IMG :"Before God I swear I am innocent"
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Belie : To picture falsely; misrepresent
eg : His cheerful manner belied his real feelings.
His looks belie his character.
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Bolster : A long narrow pillow or cushion,hearten,support
eg :More timbers are needed to bolster the roof of the mine
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Boorish : ill mannered person
eg :She considers the peasants boorish
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Burgeon : grow and flourish
eg :"The burgeoning administration"; "The burgeoning population"
Img : The burgeoning forest .
_____________________________________________________________________
Burnish : the property of being smooth and shiny,polish and make shiny
Eg :the gleam of burnished gold.
The silver bracelet was burnished to a bright finish
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Buttress : A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement.
eg :The north wall of the cathedral had a beautiful stone buttress
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