GRE® Vocabulary: 400 High-Value Words with Examples
Learn 400 GRE-level words through meaning, nuance and original context.
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| abrogate (verb) — what does it mean? | to formally abolish or cancel a law, agreement, or custom. implies official repeal, not casual rejection. |
| abscond (verb) — what does it mean? | to leave hurriedly and secretly, especially to avoid arrest or responsibility. stealthy escape rather than ordinary departure. |
| abstract (adjective) — what does it mean? | existing as an idea, principle, or quality rather than as a concrete object; often difficult to picture. emphasizes general concepts over specific examples. |
| abstruse (adjective) — what does it mean? | hard to understand because it is complex, obscure, or highly technical. more difficult and less accessible than merely unclear. |
| acclaim (noun) — what does it mean? | strong public praise or approval. broad applause or recognition, not private admiration. |
| adjure (verb) — what does it mean? | to urge or command someone earnestly, often by invoking authority or a solemn appeal. stronger and more pressing than simple asking. |
| apprise (verb) — what does it mean? | to inform or notify, especially in a formal or careful way. more official than casually telling. |
| acumen (noun) — what does it mean? | sharp practical judgment and the ability to understand a difficult situation quickly. distinguish the word by its logical or tonal role, not by a loose synonym. |
| coherent (adjective) — what does it mean? | logical, orderly, and easy to follow as a whole. ideas fit together instead of feeling fragmented. |
| conspicuous (adjective) — what does it mean? | clearly visible or noticeable; hard to miss. stands out in a way that may be intentional or unwanted. |
| elaborate (verb) — what does it mean? | to explain or expand on something in greater detail. adding depth, not unnecessary complication. |
| ephemeral (adjective) — what does it mean? | lasting for only a very short time. distinguish the word by its logical or tonal role, not by a loose synonym. |
| rebuke (verb) — what does it mean? | To scold or criticize sharply. direct but usually shorter and less elaborate than a public denunciation. |
| anguished (adjective) — what does it mean? | Full of severe mental suffering or distress. stronger and more painful than simple sadness. |
| diffident (adjective) — what does it mean? | Lacking confidence in social situations; shy and hesitant. implies reserve rather than open fear. |
| benevolent (adjective) — what does it mean? | Kind, well-meaning, and inclined to do good. kinder and less self-sacrificing than altruistic. |
| churlish (adjective) — what does it mean? | Rude, ill-mannered, or unpleasantly difficult. more petty and ungracious than openly hostile. |
| accelerate (verb) — what does it mean? | to increase speed or make something happen sooner; it can describe motion, processes, or trends. expedite, which stresses making a task move more efficiently rather than physically faster. |
| hasten (verb) — what does it mean? | to speed up an action or event, often by taking steps that bring it sooner. delay, which pushes an outcome back. |
| trickle (verb) — what does it mean? | to flow or arrive slowly in small amounts; it suggests a weak, limited supply. flood, which implies sudden abundance. |
| wanting (adjective) — what does it mean? | deficient or lacking in some needed quality, amount, or standard. sufficient, which meets the requirement. |
| assent (noun) — what does it mean? | agreement or approval, especially after consideration. dissent, which is disagreement. |
| recalcitrant (adjective) — what does it mean? | stubbornly resistant to authority, control, or agreement. amenable, which is willing to cooperate. |
| antediluvian (adjective) — what does it mean? | Extremely old, outdated, or primitive. often used humorously or critically for ideas and systems that seem hopelessly behind the times. |
| catalyze (verb) — what does it mean? | To trigger or accelerate a process or change. often means causing movement rather than directly creating the final result. |
| diaphanous (adjective) — what does it mean? | Light, delicate, and almost transparent. often used for fabric, light, or anything that appears fragile and airy. |
| elicit (verb) — what does it mean? | To draw out a response, reaction, or information. suggests active prompting rather than passive receiving. |
| adumbrate (verb) — what does it mean? | to hint at or foreshadow something before fully revealing it; suggests an outline rather than a full statement. |
| antipodal (adjective) — what does it mean? | diametrically opposite in position, character, or opinion; suggests near-total contrast. |
| bombastic (adjective) — what does it mean? | pompous and inflated in style or speech; sounds grander than the substance deserves. |
このデッキについて
GRE verbal questions reward precise distinctions in meaning, tone and logic rather than simple word recognition. These 400 independently written cards prioritize the words that let you evaluate evidence, qualify a claim, identify attitude and follow a complex argument. Entries are organized into semantic families — a small number of foundational anchors first, then the denser contrasts and the higher-utility advanced vocabulary. Each answer gives a concise definition, a usage cue or contrast, and an original sentence. Import it and the whole deck joins your spaced-repetition schedule. Words you already know stretch out and drop out of sight; the ones that keep slipping come back until they stop slipping. What goes down is the number of words you still don't know — not the time it takes to flip past 400 cards you mostly do.
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