Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - As It Appears!

Here you will learn some English words about appearance, such as "gawky", "hoary", "pellucid", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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analogous [adjective]

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

Ex: The function of a heart in a human body is analogous to the function of a pump in a hydraulic system .

disparate [adjective]

not sharing any form of similarity

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evanescent [adjective]

fading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly

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gawky [adjective]

awkward or ungraceful in movement or appearance, particularly due to being tall

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hoary [adjective]

(of people) having gray or white hair, particularly due to age

Ex: The hoary lady at the front of the church was known for her kindness and strong faith .

indeterminate [adjective]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

Ex: The jury ’s verdict was indeterminate , leading to a mistrial and the need for a retrial .

inimitable [adjective]

beyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality

Ex: The chef 's inimitable culinary creations combined unexpected flavors and exquisite presentation .

malleable [adjective]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

Ex: Aluminum foil is malleable and can be folded or crumpled into different forms for cooking or wrapping food .

meteoric [adjective]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

Ex: The athlete ’s meteoric performance during the tournament earned him a spot on the national team .

pellucid [adjective]

allowing light to pass through easily, resulting in exceptional clarity and transparency

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protean [adjective]

inclined to change in form, nature, etc. frequently

Ex: The actor was known for his protean abilities , seamlessly transforming into various characters across different genres .

sartorial [adjective]

referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn

Ex: She admired the sartorial elegance of the men at the event , impressed by their well-fitted suits and stylish accessories .

scintillating [adjective]

possessing a combination of intelligence, excitement, and appeal

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stark [adjective]

having minimal ornamentation or detail

Ex: The stark white room felt cold and uninviting .

telltale [adjective]

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

Ex: The telltale signs of exhaustion were evident in her drooping eyelids and slumped posture .

tractable [adjective]

(of people or animals) easily controlled or influenced by external factors or authority

Ex: Despite its size , the horse was remarkably tractable and easy to handle .

unprepossessing [adjective]

lacking appeal or noticeability

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to dissemble [verb]

to conceal one's true emotions, beliefs, or intentions

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to embellish [verb]

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

Ex: To create a festive atmosphere , they embellished the party venue with colorful banners and balloons .

to stultify [verb]

to make someone or something appear as ridiculous, stupid, or absurd

Ex: The absurd suggestion stultified the entire conversation .

acme [noun]

the highest point in development or achievement

Ex: After years of training , scaling Everest was the mountaineer 's acme .

hodgepodge [noun]

a random mixture of dissimilar or diverse things

Ex: The cookbook was a hodgepodge of recipes from different cultures and cuisines .

simulacrum [noun]

a thing or person that represents or resembles something or someone

Ex: The new smartphone is a simulacrum of the previous model , with only minor updates in design .

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