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Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Aspects and Manners

Here you will learn some English words about aspects and manners, such as "craven", "derelict", "prosaic", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
aplomb
[noun]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

Ex: She answered the difficult questions with aplomb of an experienced speaker .
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boor
[noun]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

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chagrin
[noun]

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

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a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

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a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

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hauteur
[noun]

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

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a way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns

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to badger
[Verb]

to repeatedly annoy or harass someone with requests or questions

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to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

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to deign
[Verb]

to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner

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to make someone suffer from a lot of emotional or mental pain

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amenable
[Adjective]

(of people) open and willing to let suggestions influence them

Ex: The committee amenable to considering alternative proposals .
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approbative
[Adjective]

displaying approval or praise

Ex: approbative smile made the winner feel appreciated .
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arduous
[Adjective]

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

Ex: Building the house from scratch was arduous undertaking .
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avid
[Adjective]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

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complacent
[Adjective]

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

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conversant
[Adjective]

knowledgeable or experienced with something

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craven
[Adjective]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

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debonair
[Adjective]

(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence

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derelict
[Adjective]

neglectful toward obligations and duties

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disquieting
[Adjective]

making one feel worried about something

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dolorous
[Adjective]

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

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fractious
[Adjective]

easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset

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impervious
[Adjective]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

Ex: The high-quality paint impervious to fading and wear .
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mendacious
[Adjective]

(of a person) characterized by lying

Ex: mendacious character in the novel constantly deceived everyone around him .
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obtuse
[Adjective]

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

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overweening
[Adjective]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

Ex: They resented overweening belief that he was always right .
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peremptory
[Adjective]

demanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude

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perspicacious
[Adjective]

quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately

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picayune
[Adjective]

considered to be of small importance or value

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prosaic
[Adjective]

lacking excitement or imagination

Ex: The novelprosaic descriptions made the story feel lifeless .
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punctilious
[Adjective]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

Ex: Despite the casual setting , punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .
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redoubtable
[Adjective]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

Ex: Facing such redoubtable opponent in the debate proved to be a formidable challenge .
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ribald
[Adjective]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

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splenetic
[Adjective]

easily angered or annoyed

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stolid
[Adjective]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

Ex: She sat there with stolid expression , unaffected by the excitement around her .
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supercilious
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treating others as if one is superior to them

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