GRE VOCAB 2024-2025 Exam –Correct
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Anomaly (n.) - correct answers-something that is unusual or unexpected
The student's poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had
precious earned excellent grades.
Equivocal (adj.) - correct answers-not easily understood or explained
Politicians have been known to provide equivocal answers to reporters' questions.
Lucid (adj.) - correct answers-very clear and easy to understand
The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the
concepts presented.
Precipitate (vb.) - correct answers-to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly
Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.
Assuage (vb.) - correct answers-to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.
Erudite (adj.) - correct answers-having or showing great knowledge or learning
High school students can often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are
entertaining.
Opaque (adj.) - correct answers-not able to be seen through; not easily understood
Medical jargon includes many opaque terms.
Prodigal (adj.) - correct answers-wastefully extravagant
, The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.
Enigma (n.) - correct answers-a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult
to understand
Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which
will hopefully lead to a cure.
Fervid (adj.) - correct answers-intensely enthusiastic or passionate
The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for
hours.
Placate (vb.) - correct answers-to make (someone) less angry or hostile
A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier.
Zeal (n.) - correct answers-a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes
someone very eager or determined to do something
The great emperor's crusading zeal led him to conquer many lands.
Abstain (vb.) - correct answers-to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Before the medical procedure, you must abstain from eating.
Similar: forbear; refrain; withhold
Audacious (adj.) - correct answers-a willingness to take bold risks;
The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy.
showing a lack of respect
The student's audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.
Desiccate (vb.) - correct answers-Remove the moisture from (something)
The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants.
Answers
Anomaly (n.) - correct answers-something that is unusual or unexpected
The student's poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had
precious earned excellent grades.
Equivocal (adj.) - correct answers-not easily understood or explained
Politicians have been known to provide equivocal answers to reporters' questions.
Lucid (adj.) - correct answers-very clear and easy to understand
The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the
concepts presented.
Precipitate (vb.) - correct answers-to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly
Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.
Assuage (vb.) - correct answers-to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.
Erudite (adj.) - correct answers-having or showing great knowledge or learning
High school students can often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are
entertaining.
Opaque (adj.) - correct answers-not able to be seen through; not easily understood
Medical jargon includes many opaque terms.
Prodigal (adj.) - correct answers-wastefully extravagant
, The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.
Enigma (n.) - correct answers-a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult
to understand
Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the enigma of its primary cause, which
will hopefully lead to a cure.
Fervid (adj.) - correct answers-intensely enthusiastic or passionate
The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for
hours.
Placate (vb.) - correct answers-to make (someone) less angry or hostile
A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier.
Zeal (n.) - correct answers-a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes
someone very eager or determined to do something
The great emperor's crusading zeal led him to conquer many lands.
Abstain (vb.) - correct answers-to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Before the medical procedure, you must abstain from eating.
Similar: forbear; refrain; withhold
Audacious (adj.) - correct answers-a willingness to take bold risks;
The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy.
showing a lack of respect
The student's audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.
Desiccate (vb.) - correct answers-Remove the moisture from (something)
The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants.
