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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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his skills , his abrasive personality made it hard for him to collaborate .
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ambiguous
[Adjective]

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

Ex: The lawyer pointed out the ambiguous clause in the contract , suggesting it could be interpreted in more than one way .
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audacious
[Adjective]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

Ex: The audacious hacker breached the most secure networks , leaving cybersecurity experts stunned by the extent of the intrusion .
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catholic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The professor 's catholic knowledge covered a wide array of subjects .
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complementary
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The two artists have complementary styles that blend perfectly in their collaborative work .
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credulous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's promises were taken at face value by his credulous supporters .
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decorous
[Adjective]

showing a polite, dignified, and appropriate manner of behaving

Ex: Even in disagreement , he remained decorous and respectful .
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doleful
[Adjective]

filled with grief and sorrow

Ex: His voice sounded doleful as he spoke about the loss .
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eccentric
[Adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .
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eminent
[Adjective]

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

Ex: The eminent artist 's paintings are displayed in prestigious museums worldwide .
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estimable
[Adjective]

deserving of admiration or approval

Ex: Their dedication to community service made them highly estimable in the town .
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extant
[Adjective]

existing despite being extremely old

Ex: Researchers are studying an extant species of fish that dates back millions of years .
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garrulous
[Adjective]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

Ex: She became known for her garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .
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improvident
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Due to their improvident spending, they had to take out a loan for necessary expenses.
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ingrained
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She struggled with her ingrained eating habits when trying to adopt a healthier diet .
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jocular
[Adjective]

having a humorous and joking manner

Ex: Despite the serious topic , his jocular remarks made the discussion more enjoyable .
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languid
[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in a languid, unhurried manner .
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mercurial
[Adjective]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Ex: Their relationship was strained by his mercurial attitude and frequent outbursts .
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naive
[Adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

Ex: His naive optimism about the future was endearing , but sometimes unrealistic given the harsh realities of life .
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offhand
[Adverb]

without any preparation or prior thought

Ex: She answered the question offhand, not realizing the importance of her response.
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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: He offered help in a patronizing way , suggesting the intern could n’t handle the work on their own .
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pretentious
[Adjective]

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

Ex: Her pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues .
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prospective
[Adjective]

likely to become a reality in the future

Ex: The real estate agent provided a virtual tour of the prospective home to interested buyers .
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restive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After hours of waiting in the cramped room , the passengers became restive.
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rudimentary
[Adjective]

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

Ex: The guide provided only rudimentary instructions for assembling the furniture .
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simultaneous
[Adjective]

taking place at precisely the same time

Ex: The conference featured simultaneous translation into multiple languages to accommodate international attendees .
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synchronous
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occurring at the exact same speed or time

Ex: The team ’s efforts were synchronous, leading to a seamless project completion .
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taciturn
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The manager 's taciturn style of communication sometimes led to misunderstandings among the team .
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unflappable
[Adjective]

having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

Ex: Despite criticism , he remained unflappable, sticking to his decisions with unwavering confidence .
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unstinting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The charity benefited from the unstinting donations of local businesses .
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to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

Ex: He bristled at the suggestion that he wasn't capable.
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to bemoan
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to express great regret or sorrow for something

Ex: He bemoaned how the new policy had negatively impacted employees .
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to deride
[Verb]

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

Ex: He derides anyone who disagrees with his opinion on social media .
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to dupe
[Verb]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

Ex: He duped his friend into lending him money by fabricating a story about needing it for an emergency .
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to hector
[Verb]

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

Ex: She felt uncomfortable when her manager hectored her about missing deadlines .
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anomaly
[noun]

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

Ex: His rapid recovery from the illness was considered an anomaly by the doctors .
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fidelity
[noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: Her fidelity to the company was evident in her dedication to every project .
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propriety
[noun]

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

Ex: The guidelines were established to ensure propriety in business dealings .
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to bemoan
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to complain or show one's dissatisfaction with something

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Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE
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