More GRe WORDs LME v1
Abashed - correct answer (adj) "Embarrassed or uncomfortable in others
presence" The new student was visibly abashed when the teacher scolded him in front of the class for
reaching late. syn: Confound, Chagrin, Discomfit ant: Unabashed rel: Abashment (n), Abash (v),
Abashedly
Abate - correct answer (v) Subside or Moderate, Lessen "Ever since the owners
of this TV show changed its anchorperson, viewers interest in the show has considerably abated." syn:
Diminish ant: Enhance rel: Abatement (n)
Aberrant - correct answer (adj) 1) Straying from moral standard 2) Diverging
from normal type His aberrant behavior at the party can only be ascribed to his over-indulgence in
alcohol. syn: Devious, Divergent, Straying ant: Steadfast rel: Aberrance (n), Aberrancy (n)
Abeyance - correct answer (n) Suspended action With the pace of life in Indian
metros getting faster by the day, many of the old Indian traditions have fallen into abeyance and are no
longer practiced. syn: Interlude, Cessation ant: Continuance rel: Abeyant (adj)
Abject - correct answer (adj) Sunk to a low condition, Degraded Within a space
of five years, the Orchard family was transformed from a state of plentiful extravagance to one of abject
poverty. syn: Sordid, Squalid ant: None rel: Abjectly (adv), Abjectness (n)
Abjure - correct answer (v) "To deny, To abandon ones claim or right" "John
has legally abjured himself from his fathers wealth, saying that he is not interested in inheriting money
that has been earned unscrupulously." syn: Disavow, Rence ant: Espouse rel: Abjuration (n)
Abnegation - correct answer (n) "Lack of concern for ones own wishes"
According to some religious preachers, self-abnegation is the only route to a state of unlimited
happiness. syn: Abjure, Disavow ant: None rel: Abnegate (v), Self-abnegation is often used instead of
abnegation
,Abominable - correct answer (adj) Very bad or unpleasant, Deserving hate "Im
never going to that restaurant again, the food there is abominable." syn: Detestable, Repugnant,
Odious, Reprehensible ant: None rel: Abominate (v), Abomination (n), Abominably (adv)
Abortive - correct answer (adj) 1) Fruitless, Unsuccessful 2) Resulting in
abortion After three abortive attempts, the hunters finally succeeded in killing the man-eating tiger in
the jungle. syn: None ant: None rel: Abort (v), Abortion (n), Abortiveness (n), Abortively (adv)
Abrasive - correct answer (adj & n) 1) Tending to graze the skin or hurt a
person 2) causing annoyance or dislike 3) (Substance) capable of rubbing or grinding Beneath his rather
abrasive exterior personality, he hides a heart of gold; a fact which very few people are aware of.
Abridge - correct answer (v) Condense or shorten This abridged version of
Crime and Punishment is actually more engrossing than the complete version, and also quite well-
written. syn: None ant: None rel: Abridgement (n)
Abrogate - correct answer (v) Abolish, Do away with By abrogating the Foreign
Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), the government has conceded to a long standing demand of the
Association of Exporters. syn: Revoke, Rescind, Repeal ant: Enact, Institute rel: Abrogation (n)
Abseil - correct answer (n & v) (Make) descend by using a rope fixed at higher
point The only way to escape from the fortress was to abseil down from the steep cliff on the western
side of the mountain, a task which was almost impossible. syn: None ant: None rel: None
Absolve - correct answer (v) Pardon (an offense) According to Hindu
mythology, a person can be absolved of all sins if he breathes his last at the Indian town of Varanasi. syn:
Exculpate, Exonerate ant: None rel: None
Abstain - correct answer (v) Refrain, Withhold from participation The
opposition party has decided to abstain from participating in the parliamentary proceedings for the day
in protest of the proposed Taxation Bill. syn: Refrain ant: None rel: Abstainer (n), Abstaining (adj)
Abstemious - correct answer (adj) Sparing in eating and drinking "Hes known
for his abstemious habits; you cannot persuade him to eat more than what he wishes." syn: Abstinent,
Temperate, Moderate ant: Indulgent rel: Abstemiously (adv), Abstemiousness (n)
,Abstinence - correct answer (n) Restraint from eating or drinking The month of
Ramzaan is a period of abstinence for Mohammedan, during which they are allowed to eat just one
frugal meal in a day. syn: Abstemiousness, Sobriety, Temperance ant: None rel: Abstinency (n),
Abstinent
Abstract - correct answer (adj) Theoretical, Not concrete It was a rather
abstract discussion on the problem of adolescent crime, without much reference to actual cases. syn:
Transcendent, Obscure ant: None rel: Abstractly (adv), Abstractness (n)
Abstruse - correct answer (adj) Difficult to comprehend After two years of
grueling research, the professor came up with a rather abstruse theory on the nature of nuclear
reactions, which could not be understood by any of the doctoral students of Physics in the university.
Abut - correct answer (v) 1) To touch or join at the border or side 2) Have a
common boundary The main reason for the bitterness between the two farmers was that their fields did
not have a clearly defined boundary and abutted on each other. syn: Fringe ant: None rel: Abut
Acaudal - correct answer (adj) Tailless, Having no visible stem A species of
acaudal monkeys has been sighted on a remote island in the Pacific, and the absence of a tail has
surprised many a zoologist. syn: None ant: Caudal rel: None
Accede - correct answer (v) (1) Agree to a plan or suggestion (2) To take a high
post or position after someone has left it After much persuasion, the teacher finally acceded to our
request for letting off the class a little early. syn: Acquiesce ant: None rel: Accession (n)
Accessible - correct answer (adj) Easy to approach; Obtainable, Reachable
Because of its rough shoreline from all sides, the island was accessible only by a small row boat. syn:
None ant: None rel: Accessibility (n), Accessibly (adv)
Accessory - correct answer (n & adj) Additional object, useful but not essential
The car was shorn of all accessories and was a very basic model. syn: Auxiliary, Subsidiary, Confederate
ant: None rel: None
, Acclaim - correct answer (v & n) Applaud, Annce with great sanction "(1)
Naipauls new book has been widely acclaimed as his finest work on India in over 30 years. (2) The film
received considerable critical acclaim." syn: Applaud ant: Execrate, Billingsgate rel: Acclamation
Acclimatize - correct answer (v) Adjust to climate or environment; Adapt They
lived in London for three years but never really got acclimatized to the cold and gloomy weather. syn:
Accustom, Conform ant: None rel: Acclimation (n), Acclimate (v)
Acclivity - correct answer (n) Sharp upward slope The acclivity of this hill
provides an ideal testing ground for budding mountaineers. syn: Ascent ant: Declivity rel: Acclivitous
(adj)
Accomplice - correct answer (n) Partner in crime The police concluded that the
murder could not have been committed without the help of at least once accomplice. syn: Cohort,
Conspirator ant: None rel: None
Accost - correct answer (v) Approach and speak first to a person A sinister
looking man accosted me in the dark street and asked for money. syn: Solicit, Confront ant: None rel:
None
Accoutrements - correct answer (n) "A soldiers equipment, other than clothing
or weaponry" "At these high altitudes, an oxygen cylinder is an essential part of every soldiers
accoutrements." syn: None ant: None rel: None
Accrue - correct answer (v) To increase by addition. Also, to come as a anabasis
or an additional advantage. (1) The interest on this bank account has accrued to an amount greater than
the principal. (2) Many benefits accrue to the society from free medical services provided.
Acephalous - correct answer (adj) 1) Headless 2) Without a leader With the
sudden demise of its leader Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, the Congress Party was rendered acephalous and
directionless. syn: None ant: None rel: None
Acerbity - correct answer (n) Harshness or bitterness of speech, manner,
temper etc. The acerbity in her speech can put off almost anyone; she urgently needs to tone down the
harsh words she uses. syn: Tartness, Astringency ant: Sweetness rel: Acerbic (adj)
