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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
aggregate
[Adjective]

consisting of several numbers, things, or amounts added together

Ex: The aggregated sales data provided a comprehensive overview of the company's performance over the past quarter. 
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appreciable
appreciable
[Adjective]

large or significant enough to be noticed or measured

Ex: The new policy resulted in an appreciable improvement in employee satisfaction and productivity. 
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chronological
chronological
[Adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex: The historical events were presented in chronological order. 
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commensurate
commensurate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her salary was commensurate with her level of experience and responsibilities. 
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copious
copious
[Adjective]

very great in number or amount

Ex: After the rainfall, there were copious puddles on the streets. 
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coterminous
coterminous
[Adjective]

equal in meaning, importance, extent, etc.

Ex: The two organizations' missions were coterminous, leading to a strong partnership and shared objectives. 
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diminutive
diminutive
[Adjective]

much smaller than what is normal

Ex: The diminutive kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame emitting soft purrs. 
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ephemeral
ephemeral
[Adjective]

lasting or existing for a small amount of time

Ex: The joy of childhood is often described as ephemeral, fleeting away as one grows older. 
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fleeting
fleeting
[Adjective]

continuing or existing for a very short amount of time

Ex: The joy she felt was fleeting, disappearing as quickly as it had come. 
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flush
flush
[Adjective]

possessing a great amount of riches

Ex: After inheriting a large estate, she became quite flush and enjoyed a life of luxury. 
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modest
modest
[Adjective]

relatively moderate, limited, or small in scope, size, or amount

Ex: They made a modest investment in the project. 
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pervasive
pervasive
[Adjective]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

Ex: The pervasive smell of smoke filled the air after the forest fire. 
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prodigious
prodigious
[Adjective]

impressively great in amount or degree

Ex: The earthquake caused a prodigious amount of damage to the city. 
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profound
profound
[Adjective]

showing the intensity or greatness of something

Ex: The novel had a profound impact on readers, prompting deep reflection on the human condition. 
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profuse
profuse
[Adjective]

existing or occurring in large amounts

Ex: The garden was filled with profuse blooms, making it a vibrant and colorful sight. 
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rarefied
rarefied
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The climbers struggled to breathe in the rarefied air at the summit of Mount Everest. 
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replete
replete
[Adjective]

containing an abundance of something

Ex: The basket was replete with fresh fruits, ready for the picnic. 
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rife
rife
[Adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: The report indicated that the town was rife with corruption and unethical practices. 
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scant
scant
[Adjective]

barely or not satisfactory in amount

Ex: The recipe called for a scant teaspoon of salt to avoid overpowering the dish. 
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slight
slight
[Adjective]

not a lot in amount or extent

Ex: She felt a slight breeze on her face as she walked outside. 
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celerity
celerity
[noun]

the quality of being fast and swift in movement

Ex: The athlete’s celerity on the track earned him a gold medal. 
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exiguity
exiguity
[noun]

the quality of lacking in amount

Ex: The exiguity of resources made it difficult to complete the project on time. 
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gradation
gradation
[noun]

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

Ex: The report provided a clear gradation of risks from minimal to severe to help inform their mitigation strategies. 
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modicum
modicum
[noun]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

Ex: She showed a modicum of patience while waiting for the results. 
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paucity
paucity
[noun]

a lacking amount or number of something

Ex: The paucity of evidence made it difficult to prove the case in court. 
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raft
raft
[noun]

people or things in high numbers or amounts

Ex: The new store attracted a raft of customers eager to see the latest products. 
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slew
slew
[noun]

something in large amounts or numbers

Ex: The company received a slew of applications for the open position. 
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surfeit
surfeit
[noun]

an overabundance of anything

Ex: He felt a surfeit of energy after a long nap. 
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to enumerate

to mention things individually

Ex: The professor took a moment to enumerate the key points of the lecture for the students. 
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to sound
to sound
[Verb]

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

Ex: They need to sound the lake before anchoring the boat. 
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