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Magoosh GRE Flashcards Basic, Common &Advanced All 1000+
unnerve - verb: to make nervous or upset
Synonyms : enervate , faze , unsettle
At one time unnerved by math problems, she began avidly "Magoosh-ing", and
soon became adept at even combinations and permutations questions.
candid - adjective: a straightforward and honest look at something
Synonyms : blunt , forthright , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken ,
point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder
Even with a perfect stranger, Charles was always candid and would rarely hold
anything back.
slapdash - adjective: carelessly and hastily put together
Synonyms : haphazard , slipshod , sloppy
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Advanced All 1000+
The office building had been constructed in a slapdash manner, so it did not
surprise officials when, during a small earthquake, a large crack emerged on the
façade of the building.
telltale - adjective: revealing
The many telltale signs of chronic smoking include yellow teeth, and a persistent,
hacking cough.
insolvent - adjective: unable to pay one's bills; bankrupt
With credit card bills skyrocketing, a shockingly large number of Americans are
truly insolvent.
affluent - adjective: wealthy
The center of the city had sadly become a pit of penury, while, only five miles
away, multi-million dollar homes spoke of affluence.
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Advanced All 1000+
indignant - adjective: feeling anger over a perceived injustice
Synonyms : incensed , outraged , umbrageous
When the cyclist swerved into traffic, it forced the driver to brake and elicited an
indignant shout of "Hey, punk, watch where you're going!"
tirade - noun: an angry speech
Synonyms : broadside , philippic
In terms of political change, a tirade oftentimes does little more than make the
person speaking red in the face.
thrifty - adjective: spending money wisely
Synonyms : careful
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Advanced All 1000+
He was economical, spending his money thriftily and on items considered
essential.
summit - noun: the peak or highest point
Synonyms : acme , elevation , height , meridian , peak , pinnacle , superlative ,
tiptop , top, crest , crown
After hiking for two days, the climbers finally reached the summit of Mount
Kilimanjaro.
noun: a meeting of high-level leaders
Since climate change policy has been mired in congressional fighting, this summit
should help set the goals for president's next term.
spendthrift - noun: one who spends money extravagantly
Synonyms : scattergood , spend-all , spender
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