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 way a computer processes information is analogous to the workings of the human brain .

disparate

[Adjective]

not sharing any form of similarity

Ex: The team ’s disparate backgrounds brought a variety of perspectives but also led to conflicting ideas .

evanescent

[Adjective]

fading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly

Ex: As the mist rose in the morning light, its evanescent quality created a magical atmosphere in the forest.

gawky

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his gawky appearance , he had a surprisingly agile and skilled approach to basketball .

hoary

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The hoary gentleman at the park was often seen feeding the pigeons with a gentle smile .

indeterminate

[Adjective]

not known, measured, or specified precisely

Ex: Her plans for the summer were still indeterminate, as she was waiting for confirmation on several options .

inimitable

[Adjective]

beyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality

Ex: The artisan 's inimitable craftsmanship was evident in every detail of his handmade furniture .

malleable

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .

meteoric

[Adjective]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

Ex: The actor ’s meteoric ascent in Hollywood was fueled by a combination of talent and strategic roles .

pellucid

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The pellucid ice of the glacier revealed fascinating patterns and trapped bubbles, enhancing its natural beauty.

protean

[Adjective]

inclined to change in form, nature, etc. frequently

Ex: Her protean career path saw her switch from finance to fashion , and then to technology , showcasing her versatility .

sartorial

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The tailor was known for his mastery of sartorial craftsmanship , producing garments that were both stylish and impeccably constructed .

scintillating

[Adjective]

possessing a combination of intelligence, excitement, and appeal

Ex: The debate was marked by scintillating arguments and clever repartee from both sides.

stark

[Adjective]

having minimal ornamentation or detail

Ex: A stark landscape stretched out before them , barren and lifeless .

telltale

[Adjective]

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

Ex: The telltale twitch of his eye betrayed his nervousness during the interview .

tractable

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The manager preferred to work with tractable employees who followed instructions well .

unprepossessing

[Adjective]

lacking appeal or noticeability

Ex: Despite the unprepossessing nature of the neighborhood, it has a strong sense of community and charm.

to dissemble

[Verb]

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

Ex: Despite her efforts to dissemble her thoughts , her eyes betrayed her genuine concern .

to embellish

[Verb]

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

Ex: The garden was embellished with stone pathways and ornate sculptures to create a serene environment .

to stultify

[Verb]

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

Ex: His inability to answer simple questions stultified his reputation .

acme

[noun]

the highest point in development or achievement

Ex: That championship game is remembered as the acme of high school basketball .

hodgepodge

[noun]

a random mixture of dissimilar or diverse things

Ex: Her wardrobe was a hodgepodge of styles , ranging from vintage dresses to modern casual wear .

simulacrum

[noun]

a thing or person that represents or resembles something or someone

Ex: In the novel , the dystopian city was a simulacrum of the world before the collapse , capturing its essence in a distorted way .

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!

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