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GRE
Stack 4
Term | Definition |
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hyperbolic | excessively exaggerated |
iconoclastic | attacking cherished traditions |
harangue | intense verbal attack; diatribe |
fallacy | mistaken idea based on flawed reasoning; misjudgment |
viscous | sticky, thick |
tortuous | full of twists and turns; curvy |
tractable | capable of beings easily led, taught; submissive |
viable | capable of maintaining life; practical |
apostate | one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; traitor |
idiosyncrasy | individual trait, usually odd in nature; eccentricity |
maverick | independent individual |
penchant | strong inclination; definite liking |
blithe | lighthearted character; carefree |
latent | potential but undeveloped; dormant, hidden |
proliferate | increase in number; multiply |
satiate | satisfy fully or excessively; glut |
secrete | hide away, produce and release a bodily substance |
shard | broken piece, |
fatuous | smugly foolish; brainless |
garrulity | talkativeness; loquacity |
diffidence | lack of self-confidence |
boor | someone who acts in a rude or insensitive way |
coagulate | to thicken, to gather together |
compendium | comprehensive though brief summary of a larger work; inventory |
foment | promote growth or development |
frenetic | wildly agitated, uncontrolled |
mendacious | lying, untruthful |