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GRE Wordlist: Meanings - Complete Sentences

Subjects : english, vocabulary
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1. Take apart When the show closed - they ________d the scenery before restoring it.






2. Numerous; varied I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your ________ kindnesses.






3. Swindle; cheat The con man specialized in ________ing insurance companies.






4. Become popular with He tried to ________ himself into her parents' good graces.






5. Praiseworthy; commendable His ________ deeds will be remarked by all whom he aided.






6. Indecent; obscene She took offense at his ________ remarks.






7. Defensive mound on earth "From the ________s we watched" as the fighting continued.






8. Shove; bump In the subway he was ________d by the crowds.






9. Impartial; fair Do men and women receive ________ treatment from their teachers - or - as recent studies suggest - do teachers pay more attention to male students than to females?






10. Hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that convey a meaning opposite to the literal meaning Gradually his listeners began to realize that the excessive praise he was lavishing was merely ________; he was actually denouncing his opponent.






11. Controversy; argument in support of point of view Her essays were - for the main part - ________s for the party's policy.






12. Ward off a blow He was content to wage a defensive battle and tried to ________ his opponent's thrusts.






13. Extend; draw out; lengthen In their determination to discover ways to ________ human life - doctors fail to take into account that longer lives are not always happier ones.






14. Deceive; delude Having been ________ed once by the fast-talking salesman - he was extremely cautious when he went to purchase a used car.






15. Obstruct The minority party agreed not to ________ the efforts of the leaders to secure a lasting peace.






16. Spasmodic; intermittent After several ________ attempts - he decided to postpone the start of the project until he felt more energetic.






17. Pertaining to the stars He was the ________ attraction of the entire performance.






18. Impression produced by achievements or reputation The wealthy man sought to obtain social ________ by contributing to popular charities.






19. Disturb greatly I am afraid this news will ________ him and cause him grief.






20. Charge If the grand jury ________s the suspect - he will go to trial.






21. Wet thoroughly We were so ________d by the severe storm that we had to change into dry clothing.






22. Falling off - as of leaves The oak is a ________ tree.






23. Flowing into The ________ of refugees into the country has taxed the relief agencies severely.






24. Characteristic frame of mind; disposition; emotional excess Although the twins look alike - they differ markedly in ________: Tod is calm - but Rod is excitable.






25. Flexible; easily influenced Catherine's disposition was ________; she was like putty in her suitor's hands.






26. Straightforward; direct; frank I prefer Jill's ________ approach to Jack's tendency to beat around the bush.






27. Persuade; bring about After the quarrel - Tina said nothing could ________ her to talk to Tony again.






28. Holding; having a good memory The pupil did not need to spend much time in study as he had a ________ mind.






29. Skip; leap playfully Watching children ________ing in the park is a pleasant experience






30. Large group The movie actor was surrounded by a ________ of startlets.






31. Lover of luxury Rich people are not always ________s; some of them have little taste for a life of luxury.






32. Swamp gas; heavy - vaporous atmosphere - often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence The smog hung over Victorian London like a dark cloud; noisome - reeking of decay - it was a visible ________.






33. Vertical Before hanging wallpaper it is advisable to drop a ________ line from the ceiling as a guide.






34. Having the odor of musk She left a trace of ________ perfume behind her.






35. Irresistable; not to be escaped He felt that his fate was ________ and refused to make any attempt to improve his lot.






36. Smirk; smile affectedly Complimented on her appearance - Stella self-consciously ________ed.






37. Clothing "How can I go to the ball?" asked Cinderella. "I have no ________ fit to wear."






38. Following; later In ________ lessons - we shall take up more difficult problems.






39. Puff or gust (of air - scent - etc.); hint. The slightest ________ of Old Spice cologne brought memories of George to her mind.






40. Multiply; spread Since bacteria ________ more quickly in unsanitary environments - it is important to keep hospital rooms clean.






41. Stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe The country boy ________ed at the skyscrapers and neon lights of the big city.






42. Toning down; changing from one key to another When we she spoke - it was with quiet ________ of voice.






43. Inborn His ________ talent for music was soon recognized by his parents.






44. Something originally of little value or importance that in time becomes very valuable Unnoticed by the critics at its publication - the eventual Pulitzer Prize winner was a classic ________.






45. Having the title of an office without the obligations Although he was the ________ head of the company - the real decisions were made by his general manager.






46. Hard - inflexible He was ________ in his determination to punish the wrongdoer.






47. Distasteful (because excessive); excessively sweet or sentimental - Disliking the ________ sweetness of standard wedding cakes - Jody and Tom chose a homemade carrot cake for their reception.






48. The act of anointing with oil The anointing with oil of a person near death is called extreme ________.






49. Tending to improve; beneficial; wholesome The punishment had a ________ effect on the boy - as he became a model student.






50. Complete; consummate; make perfect The waiter recommended a glass of port to ________ the cheese.