GRE Vocab I

markedly different from an accepted standard

loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior, or of an individual to a group or cause

of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium

turn away (one’s thoughts or eyes); prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurance)

a gap in a wall, barrier, or defense, especially one made by an attacking army

state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof

combine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one

crouch down in fear

neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements

persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

spoken or done without preparation

(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest

used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

of or appropriate to war; warlike

sullen and ill-tempered

a thing presented or offered to a god

having or giving off a smell

showing excessive confidence or pride

(of something complicated or unaccountable) cause (someone) to feel completely baffled

vertical

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline

occuring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury

showing little enthusiasm

an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone’s behavior

relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure