GRE Vocab II

a state of temporary disuse or suspension

a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose

(of land) used or suitable for growing crops

having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something

hard but liable to break or shatter easily

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood, or of material stuck together

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations

making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring

describe or portray (something) precisely

expressing sorrow; mournful

a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative

having or showing great knowledge or learning

lavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), especially to further one’s own interests

happening by accident or chance rather than by design

make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with or as with a sharp tool or blade

the treatment of disease by minute doses of natural substances that in a healthy person would produce symptoms of disease

not showing due respext for another person; impertinent

cloth woven from flax

a strict disciplinarian, especially in the armed forces

a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass

required by legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory

the entrails and internal organs of an animal used as food

great wealth or luxuriousness

in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety

relevant or applicable to a particilar matter; apposite

speak or act in an evasive way

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical

(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence

not being what it claims to be; false or fake

a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging

wanting or devouring great quantities of food