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Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Beyond Measure!

Here you will learn some English words about measurement and size, such as "copious", "modest", "slight", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
aggregate
[Adjective]

consisting of several numbers, things, or amounts added together

Ex: The aggregated feedback from customers highlighted areas for improvement in the product.
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appreciable
[Adjective]

large or significant enough to be noticed or measured

Ex: The amount of time saved by the new software appreciable, allowing the team to complete tasks more efficiently .
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chronological
[Adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased artifacts chronological order , illustrating the development of civilization .
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commensurate
[Adjective]

suitable in comparison to something else, like quality, extent, size, etc.

Ex: The quality of the product commensurate with its high price .
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copious
[Adjective]

very great in number or amount

Ex: The artist had copious supply of paint to complete the large mural .
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coterminous
[Adjective]

equal in meaning, importance, extent, etc.

Ex: The two political districts coterminous, covering the same geographic area and serving the same population .
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diminutive
[Adjective]

much smaller than what is normal

Ex: They diminutive cupcakes at the tea party , each one decorated with intricate frosting designs .
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ephemeral
[Adjective]

lasting or existing for a small amount of time

Ex: The artist 's work was meant to ephemeral, designed to vanish with the tide .
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fleeting
[Adjective]

continuing or existing for a very short amount of time

Ex: The photographer captured fleeting moment when the butterfly landed on the flower .
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flush
[Adjective]

possessing a great amount of riches

Ex: flush financial situation enabled them to contribute generously to various charitable causes .
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modest
[Adjective]

rather small in amount, extent, size, value, etc.

Ex: She wore modest dress to the event , which was both elegant and understated .
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pervasive
[Adjective]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

Ex: Insects are pervasive presence in tropical rainforests , occupying every niche of the ecosystem .
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prodigious
[Adjective]

impressively great in amount or degree

Ex: The novel is prodigious work , spanning over a thousand pages .
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profound
[Adjective]

showing the intensity or greatness of something

Ex: profound respect for the artist was evident in the way he spoke about their work with such deep admiration .
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profuse
[Adjective]

existing or occurring in large amounts

Ex: The artist’s work was marked by a profuse use of colors and textures, creating a rich and dynamic visual experience.
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rarefied
[Adjective]

(of air) containing a lower-than-average amount of oxygen

Ex: rarefied environment at the mountaintop led to a dramatic decrease in available oxygen .
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replete
[Adjective]

containing an abundance of something

Ex: An array of international dishes made the replete with flavors .
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rife
[Adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: The market rife with opportunities for investment .
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scant
[Adjective]

barely or not satisfactory in amount

Ex: The fund had scant balance , making it difficult to cover all expenses .
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slight
[Adjective]

not a lot in amount or extent

Ex: There was slight delay in the flight schedule .
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celerity
[noun]

the quality of being fast and swift in movement

Ex: The software update was applied with celerity, minimizing downtime .
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exiguity
[noun]

the quality of lacking in amount

Ex: Despite exiguity of their budget , the volunteers managed to make a significant impact .
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gradation
[noun]

a series of gradual changes or stages, usually indicating a progression or sequence of steps

Ex: The temperature showed a gradation from cold to warm as the day progressed .
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modicum
[noun]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

Ex: The project was completed with modicum of enthusiasm despite the tight deadline .
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paucity
[noun]

a lacking amount or number of something

Ex: paucity of information in the report led to numerous questions from the board .
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raft
[noun]

people or things in high numbers or amounts

Ex: The company faced raft of challenges due to the sudden market changes .
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slew
[noun]

something in large amounts or numbers

Ex: After the product launch , they encountered slew of customer feedback and reviews .
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surfeit
[noun]

something that is excessive in amount

Ex: The movie was criticized for surfeit of special effects , which detracted from the plot .
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to mention things individually

Ex: During the meeting , the manager enumerate the company 's goals for the next quarter .
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to sound
[Verb]

to use a special equipment to measure the depth of something, particularly a body of water

Ex: Before construction begins , theysound the river to plan bridge supports .
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