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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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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
abrasive
abrasive
[Adjective]

behaving in a mean and disrespectful manner with no concern for others

Ex: His abrasive remarks upset everyone in the meeting.Ā 
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ambiguous
ambiguous
[Adjective]

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

Ex: The term ā€œinvestmentā€ can be ambiguous in different financial contexts.Ā 
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audacious
audacious
[Adjective]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

Ex: His audacious plan to revolutionize the industry involved introducing radical changes that shocked competitors and investors alike.Ā 
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catholic
catholic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She has a catholic taste in music, enjoying a wide range of genres.Ā 
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complementary
complementary
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The two colors are complementary and create a harmonious contrast in the painting.Ā 
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credulous
credulous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: It's surprising how even educated people can be so credulous when it comes to superstitions.Ā 
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decorous
decorous
[Adjective]

showing a polite, dignified, and appropriate manner of behaving

Ex: The guests at the formal dinner party displayed decorous behavior, speaking politely and adhering to proper dining etiquette.Ā 
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doleful
doleful
[Adjective]

filled with grief and sorrow

Ex: The doleful wailing of the woman could be heard throughout the neighborhood as she mourned the loss of her child.Ā 
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eccentric
eccentric
[Adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads.Ā 
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eminent
eminent
[Adjective]

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

Ex: The eminent professor was widely respected for his contributions to physics.Ā 
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estimable
estimable
[Adjective]

deserving of admiration or approval

Ex: The charity does estimable work in the community and is rightfully praised for their efforts helping those in need.Ā 
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extant
extant
[Adjective]

existing despite being extremely old

Ex: The museum houses an extant manuscript from the 15th century.Ā 
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garrulous
garrulous
[Adjective]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

Ex: Her garrulous phone calls often lasted for hours, filled with small talk.Ā 
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improvident
improvident
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His improvident spending habits led to financial trouble.Ā 
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ingrained
ingrained
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her ingrained habits made it difficult to adapt to the new system.Ā 
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jocular
jocular
[Adjective]

having a humorous and joking manner

Ex: His jocular remarks lightened the mood at the meeting.Ā 
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languid
languid
[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: She walked with a languid grace, turning heads wherever she went.Ā 
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mercurial
mercurial
[Adjective]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Ex: Her mercurial mood swings made it hard for friends to keep up.Ā 
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naive
naive
[Adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

Ex: She was naive to the ways of the world, trusting everyone she met without question.Ā 
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offhand
offhand
[Adverb]

without any preparation or prior thought

Ex: The suggestion was given offhand, without considering its impact.Ā 
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patronizing
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: Her patronizing comments made it clear she didn’t think the team’s ideas were valuable.Ā 
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pretentious
pretentious
[Adjective]

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others

Ex: The pretentious host constantly name‑dropped celebrities.Ā 
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prospective
prospective
[Adjective]

likely to become a reality in the future

Ex: The prospective merger between the two companies has generated a lot of interest in the business community.Ā 
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restive
restive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Officials felt restive as the long negotiations dragged on without any sign of breakthrough.Ā 
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rudimentary
rudimentary
[Adjective]

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

Ex: She had only a rudimentary understanding of the language, knowing just a few basic phrases.Ā 
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simultaneous
simultaneous
[Adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The two teams scored simultaneous goals, resulting in a tie game.Ā 
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synchronous
synchronous
[Adjective]

occurring at the exact same speed or time

Ex: The audio and video tracks were synchronized to be perfectly synchronous.Ā 
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taciturn
taciturn
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His taciturn demeanor at the party gave the impression that he wasn't enjoying himself.Ā 
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unflappable
unflappable
[Adjective]

having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

Ex: Despite the chaos, she remained unflappable, handling the situation with poise and confidence.Ā 
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unstinting
unstinting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her unstinting support during the crisis was invaluable.Ā 
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to bristle

to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

Ex: The team bristled when their strategy was mocked.Ā 
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to bemoan
to bemoan
[Verb]

to express great regret or sorrow for something

Ex: She bemoaned the loss of her favorite book.Ā 
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to deride
to deride
[Verb]

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

Ex: She was hurt when her own family began to deride her decision to drop out of law school and pursue music.Ā 
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to dupe
to dupe
[Verb]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

Ex: The scammer duped unsuspecting individuals into giving away their personal information by pretending to be a bank representative.Ā 
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to hector
to hector
[Verb]

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

Ex: He hectored his team into working overtime on the project.Ā 
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anomaly
anomaly
[noun]

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

Ex: Scientists were puzzled by the orbital anomaly of a newly discovered asteroid that didn't fit theories of planetary motion.Ā 
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fidelity
fidelity
[noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: He admired the dog's fidelity to its owner.Ā 
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propriety
propriety
[noun]

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

Ex: She was known for her propriety at social gatherings.Ā 
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to bemoan
to bemoan
[Verb]

to express dissatisfaction with something

Ex: She bemoaned the delay in receiving her order.Ā 
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