Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Make Up Your Mind!

to confidently state or declare something as true

to allow and not oppose to something that one usually finds to be unpleasant

to agree and not oppose to something that one generally finds unacceptable or unpleasant

to give an explanation in detail and with precision

to help a person rid themselves of their misconceptions

to either predict the future or uncover hidden truths with the use of supernatural forces

to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others

to severely condemn through a harsh verbal criticism or attack

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize

to question someone's honesty, quality, motive, etc.

to officially document all the information or events that have taken place, particularly on a plane or ship

to talk continuously and aimlessly

to aimlessly talk a lot

to argue over unimportant things or to complain about them

to blame someone for a mistake they made

to avoid or ignore doing something that one finds to be difficult or controversial

having the quality of being appropriate or closely connected to the subject or situation at hand

meaning to end a dispute or to stop or lessen someone's anger

causing disagreement or controversy among people

lacking sincerity and honesty, particularly by not revealing as much as one knows

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

providing reasons that justify or reduce the seriousness of something bad, such as an offense

persuasive in a way that is deceitful

(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success

possessing a limited understanding or point of view, and not open to broadening it

creating a combination of different beliefs, ideas, traditions, etc.

stating a cause or opinion that one strongly believes in, particularly one that causes a lot of controversy

used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point

a harsh and severe criticism or verbal attack that is aimed toward a person or thing

a situation that is very complex and confusing, particularly a political or social one

the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.