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 Vocabulary for the GRE
aggregate [adjective]

consisting of several numbers, things, or amounts added together

Ex:
appreciable [adjective]

large or significant enough to be noticed or measured

Ex: There was an appreciable increase in temperature over the course of the day , making it feel much warmer .
chronological [adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex:
commensurate [adjective]

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

Ex: His job title is commensurate with his extensive expertise in the field .
copious [adjective]

very great in number or amount

Ex: The historian found copious records detailing the events of the ancient civilization .
coterminous [adjective]

equal in meaning, importance, extent, etc.

Ex: The territory of the ancient kingdom was coterminous with the modern state 's borders , reflecting historical continuity .
diminutive [adjective]

much smaller than what is normal

Ex: The diminutive flower bloomed delicately in the garden , adding a touch of color to the landscape .
ephemeral [adjective]

lasting or existing for a small amount of time

Ex: The happiness from winning the lottery proved to be ephemeral , fading quickly once reality set in .
fleeting [adjective]

continuing or existing for a very short amount of time

Ex: Her smile was fleeting , disappearing as soon as the camera flashed .
flush [adjective]

possessing a great amount of riches

Ex: He was known for his flush lifestyle , regularly traveling in private jets and staying in five-star resorts .
modest [adjective]

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

Ex: He received a modest salary for his work .
pervasive [adjective]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

Ex: The pervasive use of plastic has led to environmental concerns about pollution and waste .
prodigious [adjective]

impressively great in amount or degree

Ex: The factory 's output has increased to a prodigious level this year .
profound [adjective]

showing the intensity or greatness of something

Ex: The beauty of the sunset was so profound that it took her breath away .
profuse [adjective]

existing or occurring in large amounts

Ex:
rarefied [adjective]

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

Ex: The rarefied atmosphere of the observatory was essential for accurate astronomical observations .
replete [adjective]

containing an abundance of something

Ex: The library , replete with rare books , was a treasure trove for researchers .
rife [adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: During the summer , the area was rife with mosquitoes , making outdoor activities difficult .
scant [adjective]

barely or not satisfactory in amount

Ex: Her scant knowledge of the subject made the exam particularly challenging .
slight [adjective]

not a lot in amount or extent

Ex: His injury was only slight , and he was able to return to work the next day .
celerity [noun]

the quality of being fast and swift in movement

Ex: The team ’s celerity in responding to the emergency was crucial .
exiguity [noun]

the quality of lacking in amount

Ex: She was frustrated by the exiguity of time available for the exam preparation .

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

Ex: Gradations in color from pale to rich represent different pigment densities in a painting .
modicum [noun]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

Ex: He has a modicum of talent for painting , though he mostly keeps it as a hobby .
paucity [noun]

a lacking amount or number of something

Ex: The paucity of details in his explanation left everyone confused .
raft [noun]

people or things in high numbers or amounts

Ex: She received a raft of emails after her article was published online .
slew [noun]

something in large amounts or numbers

Ex: The chef prepared a slew of dishes for the banquet , impressing all the guests .
surfeit [noun]

an overabundance of anything

Ex: A surfeit of sunlight can damage sensitive plants .

to mention things individually

Ex: She took the time to enumerate each of the challenges faced during the experiment .
to sound [verb]

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

Ex: The researchers will sound the well to determine its water level .