500 Most Common GRE Words Verified A+
Abase - to lower in rank or dignity; to humiliate.
Abate - to lessen in intensity, quantity, or severity.
Abdicate - to formally relinquish a position, right, or authority.
Aberrant - departing from the usual or expected course.
Abeyance - a t...
500 Most Common GRE Words Verified A+
Abase - ✅to lower in rank or dignity; to humiliate.
Abate - ✅to lessen in intensity, quantity, or severity.
Abdicate - ✅to formally relinquish a position, right, or authority.
Aberrant - ✅departing from the usual or expected course.
Abeyance - ✅a temporary pause or suspension of a process or activity.
Abjure - ✅to formally reject or renounce a belief or position.
Abscond - ✅to secretly depart, often to avoid detection.
Abstain - ✅to choose to refrain from engaging in an activity.
Abstemious - ✅moderate in consumption; self-restrained in eating or drinking.
Abyss - ✅a profound and unfathomable deep space.
Accretion - ✅a gradual increase in size or amount.
Acidulous - ✅having a slightly sour taste or demeanor.
Acme - ✅the peak or highest point of achievement or development.
Adulterate - ✅to make something impure or poorer in quality by adding inferior elements.
,Advocate - ✅to support or argue for a particular cause or policy.
Aerie - ✅a nest located high in the air; a high-up, often remote residence.
Aesthetic - ✅related to the appreciation of beauty and artistic taste.
Affected - ✅insincere; trying to impress by adopting a pose or attitude.
Aggrandize - ✅to elevate in power, influence, or prestige.
Alacrity - ✅quick and eager readiness or enthusiasm.
Alleviate - ✅to make a situation or feeling less severe or more bearable.
Amalgamate - ✅to blend or combine into a single entity.
Ambiguous - ✅having more than one possible interpretation; unclear.
Ameliorate - ✅to enhance or improve conditions or situations.
Amortize - ✅to gradually pay off a debt through regular payments.
Amulet - ✅a charm worn for protection against evil spirits.
Anachronism - ✅an item or event that is not in its correct historical context.
Analgesia - ✅the relief of pain without causing unconsciousness.
Analogous - ✅similar or comparable in certain respects.
,Anodyne - ✅something that alleviates pain or discomfort.
Anomaly - ✅a deviation from the norm or standard.
Antagonize - ✅to provoke someone into hostility or anger.
Antipathy - ✅a strong aversion or dislike.
Apathy - ✅a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Apocryphal - ✅having doubtful authenticity or questionable origin.
Apostate - ✅a person who abandons a religious belief.
Approbation - ✅approval or commendation.
Arbitrary - ✅based on random choice rather than any logical reason.
Arbitrate - ✅to settle a disagreement by acting as a mediator.
Archaic - ✅belonging to an earlier period; outdated.
Ardor - ✅intense passion or enthusiasm.
Arrogate - ✅to claim something without justification or right.
Articulate - ✅capable of expressing oneself clearly and effectively.
Assail - ✅to attack verbally or physically.
, Assuage - ✅to make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
Attenuate - ✅to weaken or reduce in force or severity.
Audacious - ✅extremely bold or daring; adventurous.
Augury - ✅a sign or omen predicting future events.
August - ✅having a majestic or dignified quality.
Austere - ✅stern in appearance or manner; simple and unadorned.
Axiom - ✅a universally recognized truth; a self-evident principle.
Banal - ✅lacking originality; overly common and predictable.
Belfry - ✅the part of a tower where bells are housed.
Bevy - ✅a collection or group of similar entities.
Bifurcate - ✅to split into two branches or parts.
Bilk - ✅to cheat or swindle someone.
Blight - ✅to damage or destroy, causing failure.
Blithe - ✅cheerfully carefree or indifferent.
Bolster - ✅to strengthen or support.
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