Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - What's on Your Mind?

Here you will learn some English words about opinion, such as "belie", "deem", "maintain", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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adverse [adjective]

against someone or something's advantage

Ex: The adverse economic conditions led to layoffs and financial hardship for many families .

arbitrary [adjective]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

Ex: The teacher 's grading system appeared arbitrary , causing confusion among students .

to belie [verb]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

Ex: Her friendly smile belies a competitive nature .

candid [adjective]

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

Ex: Despite the discomfort , she decided to be candid about her concerns during the meeting .

to clinch [verb]

to decisively conclude something, such as an argument or a contract

Ex: The real estate agent 's expert negotiation tactics clinched the sale of the luxurious property .

to concur [verb]

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

Ex: After a thorough discussion , the team was able to concur on the strategy to address the challenges they were facing in the project .

conversely [adverb]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

Ex: Although she expected increased vitality through exercise , conversely , she felt more fatigued after each workout .

to deem [verb]

to consider in a particular manner

Ex: After the interview , they deemed her qualifications suitable for the position .

to dissent [verb]

to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted

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equivocal [adjective]

having two or more possible meanings

Ex: The clues in the puzzle were designed to be equivocal , adding to the challenge .

esoteric [adjective]

intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group, often due to complexity

Ex: His esoteric knowledge of ancient languages fascinated the scholars in the field .

exponent [noun]

a supporter of a theory, belief, idea, etc. who tries to persuade others that it is true or good in order to gain their support

Ex: The senator is a prominent exponent of environmental protection laws .

to foreshadow [verb]

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

Ex: His sudden silence during the meeting foreshadowed unexpected news .

to gainsay [verb]

to disagree or deny that something is true

Ex: It is difficult to gainsay the impact of climate change on our environment .

inasmuch as [conjunction]

used to introduce additional information that explains the extent or reasons for something

Ex: Can you explain the decision , inasmuch as it seems to contradict previous plans ?

laconic [adjective]

conveying something whilst using a very small number of words

Ex: The detective ’s laconic answers only added to the mystery .

to maintain [verb]

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

Ex: The scientist maintains that climate change is a significant threat that needs immediate attention .

nevertheless [adverb]

used to introduce an opposing statement

Ex: She doubted his motives ; she trusted him nevertheless .

to objurgate [verb]

to severely scold or express disapproval

Ex: During the meeting , he objurgated the staff for their poor performance .

to pontificate [verb]

to state one's opinion in such a manner that shows one believes to be the only person to fully know it and be unarguably correct

Ex: She is pontificating about technology trends , believing her knowledge is superior .

raillery [noun]

a type of teasing and joking that is friendly and good-natured

Ex: At the party , the guests engaged in friendly raillery that added to the fun atmosphere .

to remonstrate [verb]

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

Ex: The students remonstrated with the administration over the strict dress code policy .

scathing [adjective]

severely critical or harsh

Ex: The scathing report highlighted numerous flaws in the company 's financial practices .

to table [verb]

to suggest or decide to reschedule discussing something

Ex: She tabled the proposal , asking the committee to revisit it at a later date .

tangential [adjective]

not or barely relevant to something

Ex: The article had some tangential information that was unrelated to the central thesis .

unconscionable [adjective]

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

Ex: His unconscionable behavior during the negotiation left everyone feeling insulted .

to upbraid [verb]

to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong

Ex: Displeased with the service , the customer upbraided the waiter for the mistakes in the order .

vituperation [noun]

a type of criticism or insult that is hurtful and angry

Ex: The online forum was overwhelmed with vituperation directed at the new policy .

lucid [adjective]

able to think and express oneself in a way that is clear and comprehensible, particularly if one usually does not have this ability

Ex: After a restful night , she was surprisingly lucid during the important meeting .

to harken [verb]

to attentively listen

Ex: By the end of the presentation , the attendees had harkened to every point made .

Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE
Likes and Dislikes	Features and Attributes	Characteristics and Disposition	Traits and Behavior
Quality and Temperament	Aspects and Manners	Hold an Opinion, Give an Advice!	What's on Your Mind?
Everyone Is Entitled to Their Own Opinion!	Make Up Your Mind!	Open and Shut Case	Ripples in a Pond
Only Change Is Constant!	The Soul of a Soulless World	Civil Society and Religiosity	Cultural Sphere and Arts
Artsy Endeavors	Government as a Necessary Evil	Appearance Could be Deceptive!	As It Appears!
Beyond Measure!	Ensure Good Health!	Success Is a Sure Thing, Failure Is Not!	Experiment, Learn, and Repeat!
Stay on the Safe Side!	From Rags to Riches