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GRE
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Term | Definition |
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perfunctory | not thorough; superficial |
ascetic | one who practices self-denial |
impregnable | difficult to refute, capable of conceiving, invinciple |
lassitude | lack of energy |
welter | bewildering jumble, clutter |
asperity | sharpness of temper, severity |
convoluted | highly complex, complicated, elaborate |
obduracy | stubbornness |
probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals; integrity |
stipulate | make express conditions; specify, require |
perfidious | disloyal, deceitful |
morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
illusory | deceptive, false |
impassive | without feeling |
forestall | prevent by taking action in advance; hinder |
baleful | threatening harm or misfortune; deadly |
cogent | convincing, well-argued; forceful, strong |
commensurate | corresponding in extent, degree; proportionate, equal |
lachrymose | given to tears or weeping |
idyllic | charmingly carefree and simple; unspoiled |
elegy | mournful poem; lament for the dead |
rescind | take away or take back |
pathological | relating to the study of disease; manifesting compulsive disease, abnormal |
reprobate | unprincipled or evil person; miscreant |
plummet | drop sharply; fall swiftly |
apprise | make aware of; advise |
approbation | approval; good opinion |