GRE GRE Vocabulary Builder 1

Question 1

What does the GRE word 'enervate' mean?

Accepted Answer

To weaken or drain of vitality

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To energize and invigorate

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To confuse thoroughly

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To strengthen gradually

Question 2

Which GRE word means 'showing off knowledge in a pedantic or irritating way'?

Accepted Answer

Pedantic

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Perspicacious

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Pragmatic

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Pellucid

Question 3

'Laconic' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Using very few words; brief

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Extremely verbose

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Deeply melancholy

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Relating to lakes

Question 4

Which word describes someone who acts morally superior or self-righteous in an irritating way?

Accepted Answer

Sanctimonious

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Sanguine

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Sardonic

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Salient

Question 5

What does 'equivocal' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation; deliberately ambiguous

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Perfectly equal in value

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Clearly and precisely stated

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Relating to equations

Question 6

An 'iconoclast' is a person who:

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Attacks or challenges established beliefs and institutions

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Collects and restores religious icons

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Studies ancient cultures and artifacts

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Follows tradition with great devotion