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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Success Is a Sure Thing, Failure Is Not!
Here you will learn some English words about success and failure, such as "skeptic", "halcyon", "kudos", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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juncture
[noun]
a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important
quandary
[noun]
a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a situation that is difficult
skeptic
[noun]
an individual who regularly questions and doubts the validity of ideas, beliefs, or information, particularly those that are commonly accepted
heyday
[noun]
a period in which someone or something was at its height of success, fame, or strength
illustrious
[adjective]
highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features
to impede
[verb]
to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress
insufferable
[adjective]
cannot be endured due to being extremely annoying, uncomfortable, or unpleasant
kudos
[noun]
the admiration, praise, and recognition someone receives for their achievements, deeds, or social standing
primacy
[noun]
the state in which a person or thing is of the highest importance, rank, or power
to reap
[verb]
to gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions
remedial
[adjective]
intending to correct or improve a thing that is unsuccessful or wrong
remiss
[adjective]
failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations
schadenfreude
[noun]
a delightful feeling gained from other people's misfortunes or troubles
serendipity
[noun]
the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable
to stem
[verb]
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
viable
[adjective]
capable of living, growing, or developing successfully, often in a particular environment or under specific conditions
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