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Advanced Vocabulary 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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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
ambivalent
[Adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: ambivalent attitude towards his career reflected his uncertainty about his long-term goals .
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anomalous
[Adjective]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

Ex: The report contained anomalous figure that did n't match the others .
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arch
[Adjective]

mischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so

Ex: The catarch behavior included knocking things off the counter for fun .
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auspicious
[Adjective]

indicating that something is very likely to succeed in the future

Ex: Her promotion came on auspicious date , signaling a bright future .
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churlish
[Adjective]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

Ex: churlish attitude of the teenager towards his parents often caused tension in the household .
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crestfallen
[Adjective]

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

Ex: She crestfallen upon discovering that her artwork had been vandalized .
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demonstrative
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showing no restraint in expressing one's feelings, particularly of love

Ex: She was demonstrative, often expressing her feelings openly in public .
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discriminating
[Adjective]

having great taste and the ability to judge something's quality

Ex: He made discriminating choice when selecting a vintage car , opting for the rarest model .
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effervescent
[Adjective]

behaving in an energetic, excited, and lively manner

Ex: The team's effervescent spirit helped them win the championship.
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elated
[Adjective]

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

Ex: She elated when she found out she was going to be a parent .
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factitious
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relating to something that is created artificially instead of naturally

Ex: He felt uncomfortable with factitious behavior of his colleagues at the meeting .
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flippant
[Adjective]

lacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever

Ex: She avoided serious questions flippant answers that did n’t address the concerns .
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imperious
[Adjective]

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

Ex: The managerimperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff .
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nonchalant
[Adjective]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

Ex: nonchalant way he spoke about his recent promotion was unexpected .
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obstinate
[Adjective]

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

Ex: The negotiators were frustrated by the obstinate refusal of the other party to compromise on any point.
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perfidious
[Adjective]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

Ex: The novel depicted perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .
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presumptuous
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failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so

Ex: She felt it presumptuous of him to assume she would join the team without asking first .
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pristine
[Adjective]

having kept its original state, being clean and in great condition

Ex: She treasured pristine condition of her grandmother 's wedding gown , carefully stored in a protective box .
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quotidian
[Adjective]

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

Ex: The perfidious schemes of the antagonist were revealed in the final act.
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reverent
[Adjective]

feeling or displaying a great amount of admiration and respect

Ex: He spoke in reverent manner about the traditional practices .
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self-effacing
[Adjective]

trying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty

Ex: In meetings , self-effacing comments often downplayed his significant contributions .
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sagacious
[Adjective]

having wisdom and good judgment

Ex: sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .
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sporadic
[Adjective]

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

Ex: We sporadic internet connectivity issues during the storm .
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succeeding
[Adjective]

taking something or someone's place or position by coming after them

Ex: Her role in the organization was crucial for the succeeding phase of the project.
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trenchant
[Adjective]

expressing something in a forceful, effective, and clear manner

Ex: The speech was filled trenchant observations on the state of politics .
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ubiquitous
[Adjective]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

Ex: The sound of car horns ubiquitous in the bustling streets of the city .
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verbose
[Adjective]

using or having an excessive number of words

Ex: Her verbose speech at the conference lost the audience's attention quickly.
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something that is different from what is expected and normal

Ex: The peaceful protest turning violent was viewed as aberration.
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hubris
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an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

Ex: The herohubris ultimately led to his tragic end .
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inanity
[noun]

words or actions that lack meaning, sense, or importance

Ex: She quickly grew tired of inanity of their gossip .
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invective
[noun]

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

Ex: She responded to the criticism with invective rather than reason.
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maverick
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an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as maverick.
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paragon
[noun]

someone or something regarded as the perfect or ideal model of excellence

Ex: The painting is considered paragon.
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probity
[noun]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

Ex: probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .
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care or worry for a person's well-being

Ex: Despite his busy schedule , he always solicitude for his family .
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to betray
[Verb]

to reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally

Ex: The look in his betrayed a deep sense of guilt .
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to put a stop to someone's feelings of anger

Ex: The placated the unhappy customer by offering a refund .
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to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

Ex: importuned him for a loan until he finally agreed .
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prudent
[Adjective]

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

Ex: Itprudent to wear sunscreen to avoid skin damage .
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mettlesome
[Adjective]

having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

Ex: The child’s mettlesome nature made him the leader of the playgroup.
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