Advanced Vocabulary 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 and disrespectful manner with no concern for others

Ex: The team struggled with his abrasive way of giving feedback .

ambiguous [adjective]

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

Ex: The word " bank " is ambiguous , as it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river .

audacious [adjective]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

Ex: The audacious artist 's controversial exhibition provoked intense reactions from critics and audiences , sparking debates about the nature of art .

catholic [adjective]

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

Ex: The book club encourages readers to explore a catholic range of genres and authors , fostering a diverse literary community .

complementary [adjective]

useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together

Ex: The warm weather and beautiful scenery are complementary aspects of this vacation destination .

credulous [adjective]

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

Ex: Parents teach their children to be wary of strangers so they are n't too credulous and easily deceived .

decorous [adjective]

showing a polite, dignified, and appropriate manner of behaving

Ex: The teacher 's decorous approach to discipline was respected by the students .

doleful [adjective]

filled with grief and sorrow

Ex: He recited the doleful poem with such passionate grief that many in the audience were moved to tears .

eccentric [adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: People found his eccentric ideas both interesting and confusing .

eminent [adjective]

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

Ex: The eminent surgeon pioneered groundbreaking techniques in cardiac surgery .

estimable [adjective]

deserving of admiration or approval

Ex: His estimable record of community service has won him much admiration over the years .

extant [adjective]

existing despite being extremely old

Ex: An extant painting by the famous artist was discovered in an old attic .

garrulous [adjective]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

Ex: The garrulous guide filled the tour with constant , often unnecessary , chatter .

improvident [adjective]

lacking proper consideration and foresight, especially when it comes to savings and money

Ex: The company ’s improvident financial planning resulted in a cash flow crisis .

ingrained [adjective]

(of beliefs, behaviors, habits, etc.) existing for so long and so deeply rooted that has made changing very difficult

Ex:

jocular [adjective]

having a humorous and joking manner

Ex: They enjoyed a jocular exchange of jokes during their lunch break .

languid [adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: The dancer 's movements were languid , flowing seamlessly from one pose to the next .

mercurial [adjective]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Ex: The weather in the region is known for being mercurial , shifting rapidly .

naive [adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

Ex: The naive teenager fell for the scam , unaware of the deception behind the enticing offer .

offhand [adverb]

without any preparation or prior thought

Ex:

patronizing [adjective]

treating someone in a seemingly friendly manner but in reality treating them as if they are below one in importance and intelligence

Ex: She felt insulted by the patronizing way he explained the task she already knew well .

pretentious [adjective]

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others

Ex: He gave a pretentious performance , overacting every scene .

prospective [adjective]

likely to become a reality in the future

Ex: Prospective buyers toured the property over the weekend , evaluating its potential as an investment .

restive [adjective]

impatient to move or progress, especially due to confinement or obstruction from desired movement

Ex: Protesters became more restive in their demands for change the longer their calls went unheard .

rudimentary [adjective]

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

Ex: The students were taught the rudimentary principles of mathematics , including addition , subtraction , and multiplication .

simultaneous [adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The company launched simultaneous marketing campaigns across multiple platforms to maximize reach .

synchronous [adjective]

occurring at the exact same speed or time

Ex: Their watches were perfectly synchronized for the synchronous start of the race .

taciturn [adjective]

tending to be reserved and untalkative, in a way that makes one seem unfriendly

Ex: Her taciturn response to the group 's discussion made it challenging to gauge her opinions .

unflappable [adjective]

having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

Ex: She 's known for her unflappable attitude , never letting external pressures affect her performance .

unstinting [adjective]

generously giving something such as help, money, time, praise, etc.

Ex: He showed unstinting dedication to his role as a mentor .

to bristle [verb]

to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

Ex:

to bemoan [verb]

to express great regret or sorrow for something

Ex: The committee bemoans the lack of funding for the new project .

to deride [verb]

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

Ex: She felt hurt when her colleagues derided her new project .

to dupe [verb]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

Ex: The politician duped voters with false promises during the election campaign .

to hector [verb]

to speak or behave aggressively toward someone and try to force them into doing something

Ex: They struggled to stay motivated while he hectored them about their performance .

anomaly [noun]

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

Ex: Statistical process control charts are useful for detecting any anomalies that may signal issues with a manufacturing process .

fidelity [noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: They valued his fidelity to the team 's goals .

propriety [noun]

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

Ex: The judge was concerned with the propriety of the evidence presented .

to bemoan [verb]

to express dissatisfaction with something

Ex: The citizens bemoaned the closure of the local library .

Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE
Likes and Dislikes	Features and Attributes	Characteristics and Disposition	Traits and Behavior
Quality and Temperament	Aspects and Manners	Hold an Opinion, Give an Advice!	What's on Your Mind?
Everyone Is Entitled to Their Own Opinion!	Make Up Your Mind!	Open and Shut Case	Ripples in a Pond
Only Change Is Constant!	The Soul of a Soulless World	Civil Society and Religiosity	Cultural Sphere and Arts
Artsy Endeavors	Government as a Necessary Evil	Appearance Could be Deceptive!	As It Appears!
Beyond Measure!	Ensure Good Health!	Success Is a Sure Thing, Failure Is Not!	Experiment, Learn, and Repeat!
Stay on the Safe Side!	From Rags to Riches