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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Characteristics and Disposition
Here you will learn some English words about characteristics and disposition, such as "doleful", "extant", "naive", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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abrasive
[adjective]
behaving in a mean, disrespectful, and hurtful manner with no concern for others
ambiguous
[adjective]
referring to something that has several possible meanings, often deliberately set that way
catholic
[adjective]
having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience
complementary
[adjective]
useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together
credulous
[adjective]
believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive
improvident
[adjective]
lacking proper consideration and foresight, especially when it comes to savings and money
ingrained
[adjective]
(of beliefs, behaviors, habits, etc.) existing for so long and so deeply rooted that has made changing very difficult
patronizing
[adjective]
treating someone in a seemingly friendly manner but in reality treating them as if they are below one in importance and intelligence
pretentious
[adjective]
attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others
restive
[adjective]
impatient to move or progress, especially due to confinement or obstruction from desired movement
taciturn
[adjective]
tending to be reserved and untalkative, in a way that makes one seem unfriendly
unflappable
[adjective]
having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances
unstinting
[adjective]
generously giving something such as help, money, time, praise, etc.
to hector
[verb]
to speak or behave aggressively toward someone and try to force them into doing something
anomaly
[noun]
something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard
propriety
[noun]
the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable
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