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Magoosh GRE Flashcards Basic, Common & Advanced All 1000+ 1. unnerve (v.) — to make nervous or upset. - Synonyms: enervate, faze, unsettle. - Context: At one time unnerved by math problems, she began avidly "Magoosh-ing" and soon became adept at combinations and permutations. 2. candid (a...

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1. unnerve (v.) — to make nervous or upset.

- Synonyms: enervate, faze, unsettle.

- Context: At one time unnerved by math problems, she began avidly "Magoosh-ing" and soon became
adept at combinations and permutations.



2. candid (adj.) — straightforward and honest.

- Synonyms: blunt, forthright, frank, outspoken.

- Context: Charles was always candid, rarely holding anything back even with strangers.



3. slapdash (adj.) — carelessly and hastily put together.

- Synonyms: haphazard, slipshod, sloppy.

- Context: The office building was constructed in a slapdash manner, leading to poor structural
integrity.



4. telltale (adj.) — revealing.

- Context: Signs of chronic smoking include yellow teeth and a persistent cough.



5. insolvent (adj.) — unable to pay one's bills; bankrupt.

- Context: Many Americans are truly insolvent with skyrocketing credit card bills.



6. affluent (adj.) — wealthy.

- Context: The city center was in penury while affluent homes were only five miles away.



7. indignant (adj.) — feeling anger over perceived injustice.

- Synonyms: incensed, outraged.

, - Context: The driver's indignant shout came after a cyclist swerved erratically.



8. tirade (n.) — an angry speech.

- Synonyms: broadside, philippic.

- Context: A tirade often accomplishes little besides making speakers red in the face.



9. thrifty (adj.) — spending money wisely.

- Synonyms: economical, careful.

- Context: He was thrifty, focusing on essential items for his purchases.



10. summit (n.) — the peak or highest point; a meeting of high-level leaders.

- Synonyms: acme, pinnacle.

- Context: After two days of hiking, climbers reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.



11. spendthrift (n.) — one who spends money extravagantly.

- Synonyms: scattergood, spender.

- Context: Megan's spendthrift habits eventually caught up to her after frequent Vegas trips.



12. screed (n.) — an abusive rant, often tedious.

- Context: Joey endured Perry's screed against the government during their coffee break.



13. remiss (adj.) — negligent in duty.

- Synonyms: delinquent, neglectful.

- Context: The principal was remiss in his duties and was relieved within three months.



14. embroiled (adj.) — involved in argument or contention.

- Synonyms: entangled.

- Context: D.C. politicians are often embroiled in scandal, a phenomenon that garners much attention.

,15. pine (v.) — to yearn for.

- Synonyms: ache, languish.

- Context: Standing by the window, she pined for her lost love.



16. demean (v.) — to insult; to cause loss of dignity.

- Synonyms: degrade, put down.

- Context: Banter turned sour when one player began to demean another, resulting in a red card.



17. dog (v.) — to pursue relentlessly.

- Synonyms: chase, hound.

- Context: He was dogged by insecurities that hindered his growth.



18. amiable (adj.) — friendly.

- Synonyms: affable, cordial.

- Context: Amy, aptly named, was so amiable that she was twice voted class president.



19. err (v.) — to make an error.

- Synonyms: mistake, slip.

- Context: He erred in thinking "indigent" and "indignant" were synonyms.



20. tender (v.) — to offer formally.

- Synonyms: bid.

- Context: The government was loath to tender more money due to inflation concerns.



21. underwrite (v.) — to support financially.

- Synonyms: subvent.

- Context: Recent symphony broadcasts received underwriting from the Carnegie Endowment.



22. vindictive (adj.) — strong desire for revenge.

, - Context: Vanessa waited for a semester for perfect revenge on the girl who poked fun at her.



23. indict (v.) — to formally charge with wrongdoing.

- Context: The bank robber was indicted on multiple charges.



24. inflammable (adj.) — extremely controversial; incendiary.

- Context: A single inflammable comment can ignite heated discussions online.



25. miser (n.) — a person reluctant to spend money.

- Context: Monte was frugal, wisely spending the little he earned rather than being a miser.



26. acme (n.) — the highest point of achievement.

- Synonyms: pinnacle, summit.

- Context: The new airplanes will be the acme of comfort for passengers.



27. stipend (n.) — a regular allowance of money.

- Context: After no stipend came from the government, he knew he needed alternative funding.



28. variance (n.) — the quality of being different.

- Context: The cynic noted, "There is not much variance in politicians."



29. profuse (adj.) — plentiful; abundant.

- Synonyms: exuberant, lush.

- Context: Dwayne was sweating profusely during the marathon.



30. pinnacle (n.) — the highest point.

- Synonyms: acme, summit.

- Context: At its pinnacle, the Roman Empire covered a vast area of Eurasia.

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