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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Jekyll and Hyde

Here you will learn some English words about personal characteristics, such as "zealous", "vivacity", "tactful", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
zealous
[Adjective]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

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withdrawn
[Adjective]

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

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wastrel
[noun]

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

Ex: She was tired of dealing with wastrel who never contributed to the group ’s efforts .
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vivacity
[noun]

the quality of being full of life and energy

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virtuous
[Adjective]

having or showing high moral standards

Ex: The teacher praised the student for virtuous behavior towards their classmates .
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vigorous
[Adjective]

having strength and good mental or physical health

Ex: vigorous athlete completed the marathon with determination and stamina .
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vanity
[noun]

the act of taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities

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valor
[noun]

characteristic of being fearless in the face of danger; especially in a war

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unflinching
[Adjective]

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

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timidity
[noun]

being too shy or lacking in self-confidence; often associated with fear of social judgment or making decisions

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temerity
[noun]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

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to taunt
[Verb]

to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

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tactful
[Adjective]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

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suave
[Adjective]

(typically of men) very polite and charming

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sordid
[Adjective]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

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snide
[Adjective]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

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assiduous
[Adjective]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

Ex: She approached the task with assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .
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asinine
[Adjective]

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

Ex: The plan was criticized for asinine assumptions and lack of logic .
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autocrat
[noun]

a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do

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belligerent
[Adjective]

showing a strong desire to fight

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benevolent
[Adjective]

showing kindness and generosity

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benign
[Adjective]

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

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bigoted
[Adjective]

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

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boisterous
[Adjective]

noisy and full of energy

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braggart
[noun]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .
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brisk
[Adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

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chivalrous
[Adjective]

behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men

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conniving
[Adjective]

engaging in unethical, harmful, or even illegal planning for a goal at the expense of others

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conscientious
[Adjective]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

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courteous
[Adjective]

behaving with politeness and respect

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debauched
[Adjective]

occupying oneself with sensual pleasure to an extent that is not morally appropriate

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devious
[Adjective]

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

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dim-witted
[Adjective]

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

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domineering
[Adjective]

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

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egoism
[noun]

the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others

Ex: The novel 's antagonist was driven by egoism, manipulating others for personal benefit .
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fatuous
[Adjective]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

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exuberant
[Adjective]

filled with lively energy and excitement

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fortitude
[noun]

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

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genial
[Adjective]

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

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nuisance
[noun]

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance

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