Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Features and Attributes

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

a combination or blend of different things

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

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

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

to loudly complain about something or demand something

to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

different from the usual and accepted way

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

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

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

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

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

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

easily angered or irritated

not displayed or acknowledged openly

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

lacking a regular or fixed pattern of movement

lacking deep thought and true understanding thus being superficial

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

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

new and unlike anything else

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

having the best or most effective condition or approach for achieving a favorable outcome under given circumstances

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

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

shy and not fond of being with others or being noticed

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

happening at exactly the best time possible

never having existed or happened before

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

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

driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

so detailed and complex that understanding becomes difficult