Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Features and Attributes
Here you will learn some English words about features and attributes, such as "din", "bereft", "keen", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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affectation
[noun]
an insincere and unnatural manner of speaking, behaving, or writing that is intended to impress
din
[noun]
an unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time
levity
[noun]
the lack of seriousness that is wrongly suited to or respectful of the circumstances
antic
[adjective]
behaving or acting in a way that is funny, energetic, or silly, it is usually annoying or strange
becoming
[adjective]
(of clothes, colors, hairstyles etc.) enhancing the wearer's appearance and making them more attractive
bereft
[adjective]
(of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss
callow
[adjective]
being young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity
cynical
[adjective]
having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest
inherent
[adjective]
inseparable essential part or quality of someone or something that is in their nature
optimal
[adjective]
having the best or most effective condition or approach for achieving a favorable outcome under given circumstances
pragmatic
[adjective]
taking a practical and realistic approach to things rather than theoretical and idealistic approaches
vintage
[adjective]
belonging to the past and holding the most typical and best qualities of a specific thing
volatile
[adjective]
prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous
whimsical
[adjective]
driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning
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