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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Everyone Is Entitled to Their Own Opinion!
Here you will learn some English words about opinion, such as "adhere", "pillory", "spate", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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to adhere
[verb]
to devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.
to denigrate
[verb]
to intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation
to digress
[verb]
to steer away from the main subject and focus on a different topic in speech or writing
to elicit
[verb]
to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly
to qualify
[verb]
to restate something one has already said in order to limit the meaning it conveys
to vacillate
[verb]
to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to
gumption
[noun]
the ability to think sensibly and reasonably and decide what should be done
tirade
[noun]
a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize
likewise
[adverb]
used when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made
cogent
[adjective]
(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and clarity
germane
[adjective]
having the quality of being closely connected to the subject at hand in a way that is appropriate
hagiographic
[adjective]
giving a highly exaggerated and flattering representation of a person as if they are perfect
puerile
[adjective]
behaving in such a manner that displays one's lack of maturity and common sense
unequivocal
[adjective]
expressing one's ideas and opinions so clearly that it leaves no room for doubt
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