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. |
이 덱 소개
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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