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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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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
adverse
adverse
[Adjective]

against someone or something's advantage

Ex: The adverse effects of smoking on health are well-documented. 
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arbitrary
arbitrary
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The decision to increase prices seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear reason given. 
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to belie
to belie
[Verb]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

Ex: His calm demeanor belies the stress he is feeling inside. 
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candid
candid
[Adjective]

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

Ex: She appreciated his candid feedback, which helped her understand her strengths and weaknesses. 
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to clinch
to clinch
[Verb]

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

Ex: After weeks of discussions, the two companies finally clinched the deal with a signed contract. 
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to concur
to concur
[Verb]

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

Ex: It's reassuring when experts from various fields concur on such critical matters, providing a unified recommendation. 
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conversely
conversely
[Adverb]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

Ex: While the forecast predicted a sunny day, conversely, a sudden and unexpected storm rolled in. 
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to deem
to deem
[Verb]

to consider in a particular manner

Ex: The committee deemed the proposal worthy of further consideration. 
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to dissent

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

Ex: She was known to often dissent during meetings, always challenging the prevailing views. 
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equivocal
equivocal
[Adjective]

having two or more possible meanings

Ex: The politician gave an equivocal answer about his stance on the issue. 
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esoteric
esoteric
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The professor's esoteric lecture on philosophy was difficult for most students to follow. 
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exponent
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: He is a leading exponent of renewable energy, advocating for its benefits at every opportunity. 
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to foreshadow

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

Ex: The dark clouds foreshadowed an impending storm. 
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to gainsay

to disagree or deny that something is true

Ex: No one could gainsay the evidence presented by the prosecution; it was indisputable. 
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inasmuch as
inasmuch as
[conjunction]

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

Ex: How can we address the issue, inasmuch as it affects every department in the company? 
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laconic
laconic
[Adjective]

conveying something whilst using a very small number of words

Ex: His laconic reply left everyone wondering about his true feelings. 
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to maintain

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

Ex: She maintains that her interpretation of the data is correct despite the opposition. 
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nevertheless
nevertheless
[Adverb]

used to introduce an opposing statement

Ex: The plan was risky; they proceeded nevertheless. 
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to objurgate

to severely scold or express disapproval

Ex: The teacher objurgated the students for their lack of preparation. 
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to pontificate

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: He tends to pontificate about politics as if he knows all the answers. 
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raillery
raillery
[noun]

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

Ex: The team enjoyed some light raillery during their break, which kept the mood cheerful. 
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to remonstrate

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

Ex: The employees gathered to remonstrate against the sudden changes in their work hours. 
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scathing
scathing
[Adjective]

severely critical or harsh

Ex: The editor's scathing review of the book left the author feeling devastated. 
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to table
to table
[Verb]

to suggest or decide to reschedule discussing something

Ex: They decided to table the discussion about the budget until next month. 
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tangential
tangential
[Adjective]

not or barely relevant to something

Ex: His comments about vacation plans were tangential to the discussion on budget cuts. 
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unconscionable
unconscionable
[Adjective]

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

Ex: The company’s treatment of its workers was deemed unconscionable by labor rights activists. 
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to upbraid

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

Ex: The teacher upbraided the student for cheating on the exam. 
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vituperation

a type of criticism or insult that is hurtful and angry

Ex: His speech was filled with vituperation, targeting his political opponent harshly. 
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lucid
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: Despite the late hour, the professor remained lucid and answered all the questions. 
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to harken
to harken
[Verb]

to attentively listen

Ex: He urged the audience to harken to his advice about financial planning. 
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