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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Ups and Downs

Here you will learn some English words about conflict, such as "galling", "frisson", "glare", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
frisson

a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

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galling

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

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glare

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

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to gnaw at

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

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greed

the unrestrained hunger for having more power, wealth, or possession than needed and deserved

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hot-blooded

extremely quick to show how one feels inside; especially with strong emotions like anger and passion

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to hyperventilate

to breathe at a very fast pace

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hysteria

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

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idolatrous

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

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ignominy

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

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inconsolable

lacking the ability to be comforted due to being too sad or disappointed

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indignation

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

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inhibition

a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

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inquisitive

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

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irascibility

the quality of being short-tempered

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to loathe

to dislike something or someone very much, often with a sense of disgust

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monotonous

boring because of being the same thing all the time

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moonstruck

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

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overwrought

emotionally distressed and worked up

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poignancy

a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness

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plaintive

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

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querulous

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

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ravenous

experiencing extreme hunger

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revulsion

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

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rueful

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

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to seethe

to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally

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sepulchral

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

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soulful

expressing a strong or sincere feeling that comes from within the heart

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to stupefy

to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand

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subdued

having a calm or restrained manner

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tantrum

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

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to sulk

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

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temperamental

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

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trepidation

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

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tremulous

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

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unrequited

having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person

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woebegone

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

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vexed

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

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somber

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

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rapt

fully absorbed or captivated by something

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