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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Make Up Your Mind!
Here you will learn some English words about decision, such as "brook", "divine", "skirt", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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to brook
[verb]
to allow and not oppose to something that one usually finds to be unpleasant
to countenance
[verb]
to agree and not oppose to something that one generally finds unacceptable or unpleasant
to divine
[verb]
to either predict the future or uncover hidden truths with the use of supernatural forces
to equivocate
[verb]
to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others
to exhort
[verb]
to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something
to harangue
[verb]
to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize
to log
[verb]
to officially document all the information or events that have taken place, particularly on a plane or ship
to reproach
[verb]
to express disapproval or disappointment toward someone, usually for a mistake they made
to skirt
[verb]
to avoid or ignore doing something that one finds to be difficult or controversial
apposite
[adjective]
having the quality of being appropriate or closely connected to the subject or situation at hand
disingenuous
[adjective]
lacking sincerity and honesty, particularly by not revealing as much as one knows
eloquent
[adjective]
able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner
extenuating
[adjective]
providing reasons that justify or reduce the seriousness of something bad, such as an offense
laudable
[adjective]
(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success
parochial
[adjective]
possessing a limited understanding or point of view, and not open to broadening it
syncretic
[adjective]
creating a combination of different beliefs, ideas, traditions, etc.
tendentious
[adjective]
stating a cause or opinion that one strongly believes in, particularly one that causes a lot of controversy
diatribe
[noun]
a harsh and severe criticism or verbal attack that is aimed toward a person or thing
imbroglio
[noun]
a situation that is very complex and confusing, particularly a political or social one
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