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Essential Words Needed 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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withdrawn
[adjective]
(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events
timidity
[noun]
being too shy or lacking in self-confidence; often associated with fear of social judgment or making decisions
to taunt
[verb]
to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them
snide
[adjective]
being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks
assiduous
[adjective]
working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible
autocrat
[noun]
a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do
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
braggart
[noun]
a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated
conniving
[adjective]
engaging in unethical, harmful, or even illegal planning for a goal at the expense of others
debauched
[adjective]
occupying oneself with sensual pleasure to an extent that is not morally appropriate
devious
[adjective]
using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences
domineering
[adjective]
showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account
fortitude
[noun]
mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations
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