Words related to "Features and Attributes" | Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE

affectation

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an insincere and unnatural manner of speaking, behaving, or writing that is intended to impress

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They quickly saw through the affectation of his elegant speech, recognizing it as an attempt to impress.

Everyone could tell that the politeness he showed was merely an affectation designed to curry favor.

amalgam

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a combination or blend of different things

din

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an unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time

guile

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an artful cleverness used to perform trickery, deception, and manipulation

levity

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the lack of seriousness that is wrongly suited to or respectful of the circumstances

gravity

to clamor

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to loudly complain about something or demand something

to mollify

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to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

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aberrant

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different from the usual and accepted way

to run amok

phrase

/ɹˈʌn ɐmˈɑːk/

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to behave in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent manner

antic

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behaving or acting in a way that is funny, energetic, or silly, it is usually annoying or strange

becoming

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(of clothes, colors, hairstyles etc.) enhancing the wearer's appearance and making them more attractive

bereft

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(of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss

bleak

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(of situations) not giving any or much hope or encouragement

callow

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(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

choleric

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easily angered or irritated

covert

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not displayed or acknowledged openly

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cynical

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having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

erratic

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lacking a regular or fixed pattern of movement

facile

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lacking deep thought and true understanding thus being superficial

inherent

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inseparable essential part or quality of someone or something that is in their nature

intrinsic

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belonging to something or someone's character and nature

extrinsic

keen

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(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

novel

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new and unlike anything else

obsolete

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outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

optimal

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most favorable or effective under specific conditions

placid

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peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

pragmatic

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taking a practical and realistic approach to things rather than theoretical and idealistic approaches

retiring

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shy and not fond of being with others or being noticed

sportive

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behaving in a playful, fun, and light-hearted way

timely

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happening at exactly the best time possible

unprecedented

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never having existed or happened before

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vintage

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(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless design

volatile

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prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

whimsical

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driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

byzantine

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Disapproving

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so detailed and complex that understanding becomes difficult

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