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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Traits and Behavior
Here you will learn some English words about traits and behavior, such as "auspicious", "pristine", "hubris", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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anomalous
[adjective]
not consistent with what is considered to be expected, standard, or usual
crestfallen
[adjective]
feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure
demonstrative
[adjective]
showing no restraint in expressing one's feelings, particularly of love
discriminating
[adjective]
having great taste and the ability to judge something's quality
factitious
[adjective]
relating to something that is created artificially instead of naturally
flippant
[adjective]
lacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever
imperious
[adjective]
having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience
obstinate
[adjective]
stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion
perfidious
[adjective]
relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal
presumptuous
[adjective]
failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so
quotidian
[adjective]
taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence
self-effacing
[adjective]
trying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty
succeeding
[adjective]
taking something or someone's place or position by coming after them
invective
[noun]
the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry
to betray
[verb]
to reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally
prudent
[adjective]
showing sensibility, wisdom, and care when making decisions to minimize risks
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