GRE VOCAB 2025 EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
anomaly (n) - correct answers-deviation from what is normal; unusual
ex: it was an anomaly that she failed the test considering she was the top of her class at
the time.
equivocal (adj) - correct answers-ambiguous; not easily understood
ex: the conservative politician provided an equivocal response when asked about
abortion. When asked to elaborate, he moved on to the next question.
lucid (adj) - correct answers-easy to understand; clear
ex: despite being sedated hours prior, the girl was lucid up to an hour after surgery
which surprised the doctor.
precipitate (v) - correct answers-to cause something to happen quickly or suddenly
ex: the doctor warned the boy that drinking in excess would precipitate the boys liver
issues.
assuage (v) - correct answers-to make something unpleasant less intense
ex: in an effort to assuage her boyfriend's suspicions, she showed him her most recent
conversation with his friend.
erudite (adj) - correct answers-having or showing profound knowledge; learned or
scholarly
ex: due to hundred of student requests, the erudite professor agreed to teach night
classes in addition to his existing schedule.
opaque (adj) - correct answers-not able to be seen through; not easily understood or
lucid.
ex: nick's excuses for why he wasn't in the office were always opaque, which led to
several employees surmising that he was a liar.
,prodigal (adj) - correct answers-spending money or resources freely and recklessly;
wastefully extravagant
ex: the prodigal son spent his inheritance on private planes and lavish trips. His mother
advised that he stop and reinvest his money before it was too late.
enigma (n) - correct answers-a puzzle; a mystery
ex: the girl was an enigma. Understood by no one in her graduating class, they
continued to discuss her whereabouts years after graduation.
fervid (adj) - correct answers-intensely passionate or enthusiastic
ex: the young boy showed a fervid interest in marine animals at a young age. Years
later, he received several accolades in biology at graduation.
placate (v) - correct answers-to make someone less angry or hostile
ex: the mother placated her fussy child by buying her a candy in the gift shop.
zeal (n) - correct answers-great enthusiasm; devotion to a cause
ex: Hank's zeal for politics made him the best choice during the hiring NBC's hiring
process.
abstain (v) - correct answers-restrain oneself from doing something
ex: the boy abstained from drinking as he felt it led to other things.
audacious (adj) - correct answers-recklessly bold or daring; showing disrespect
ex: the portfolio manager made several audacious buys while managing the couples
money. While it was anxiety-provoking, he tripled their investments in 2 years.
desiccate (v) - correct answers-to dry out
ex: the drought desiccated the local watering hole which led to the death of several
species in the area.
laudable (adj) - correct answers-worthy of praise
ex: while Maggie did not win the department award, her achievements were still
laudable and several faculty members pulled her aside after graduation to tell her so.
pedant (n) - correct answers-a person who is excessively concerned with minor details
and rules or with displaying academic learning
, ex: after answering every question the teacher asked, Maggie was a deemed a pedant
by her annoyed classmates.
adulterate (v) - correct answers-to render something poorer in quality by adding another
substance, typically an inferior one
ex: the tequila at 169 Bar was adulterated with water which ended up infuriating the girl
that purchased a round.
capricious (adj) - correct answers-sudden behavioral change, unpredictable
ex: Maddie was a capricious girl and therefore her friends needed to be flexible and roll
with the punches.
engender (v) - correct answers-to produce, cause, or bring about
ex: the jewelry company hoped that their frequent email campaigns mentioning major
sales would engender customer engagement.
loquacious (adj) - correct answers-talkative
ex: the girl's aunt was loquacious and as a result, she knew she could not plan a dinner
before their scheduled catch-up call.
pragmatic (adj) - correct answers-practical, dealing with problems in a logical way
ex: the mother was pragmatic and as a result, the Christmas presents her children
received were typically items needed for school or work.
ephemeral (adj) - correct answers-lasting a very short time
ex: unlike graffiti, sidewalk chalk is ephemeral and washes away.
auspicious (adj) - correct answers-suggesting that future success is likely
ex: In Chinese culture, the shade of red is considered auspicious so Chinese men often
wear red ties to important meetings.
sanguine (adj) - correct answers-cheerful; optimistic
ex: the girl felt sanguine about the future after finally being accepted to school.
laconic (adj) - correct answers-brief, using few words
ex: Kenny didn't have much time to chat, so she kept her responses laconic.
ANSWERS
anomaly (n) - correct answers-deviation from what is normal; unusual
ex: it was an anomaly that she failed the test considering she was the top of her class at
the time.
equivocal (adj) - correct answers-ambiguous; not easily understood
ex: the conservative politician provided an equivocal response when asked about
abortion. When asked to elaborate, he moved on to the next question.
lucid (adj) - correct answers-easy to understand; clear
ex: despite being sedated hours prior, the girl was lucid up to an hour after surgery
which surprised the doctor.
precipitate (v) - correct answers-to cause something to happen quickly or suddenly
ex: the doctor warned the boy that drinking in excess would precipitate the boys liver
issues.
assuage (v) - correct answers-to make something unpleasant less intense
ex: in an effort to assuage her boyfriend's suspicions, she showed him her most recent
conversation with his friend.
erudite (adj) - correct answers-having or showing profound knowledge; learned or
scholarly
ex: due to hundred of student requests, the erudite professor agreed to teach night
classes in addition to his existing schedule.
opaque (adj) - correct answers-not able to be seen through; not easily understood or
lucid.
ex: nick's excuses for why he wasn't in the office were always opaque, which led to
several employees surmising that he was a liar.
,prodigal (adj) - correct answers-spending money or resources freely and recklessly;
wastefully extravagant
ex: the prodigal son spent his inheritance on private planes and lavish trips. His mother
advised that he stop and reinvest his money before it was too late.
enigma (n) - correct answers-a puzzle; a mystery
ex: the girl was an enigma. Understood by no one in her graduating class, they
continued to discuss her whereabouts years after graduation.
fervid (adj) - correct answers-intensely passionate or enthusiastic
ex: the young boy showed a fervid interest in marine animals at a young age. Years
later, he received several accolades in biology at graduation.
placate (v) - correct answers-to make someone less angry or hostile
ex: the mother placated her fussy child by buying her a candy in the gift shop.
zeal (n) - correct answers-great enthusiasm; devotion to a cause
ex: Hank's zeal for politics made him the best choice during the hiring NBC's hiring
process.
abstain (v) - correct answers-restrain oneself from doing something
ex: the boy abstained from drinking as he felt it led to other things.
audacious (adj) - correct answers-recklessly bold or daring; showing disrespect
ex: the portfolio manager made several audacious buys while managing the couples
money. While it was anxiety-provoking, he tripled their investments in 2 years.
desiccate (v) - correct answers-to dry out
ex: the drought desiccated the local watering hole which led to the death of several
species in the area.
laudable (adj) - correct answers-worthy of praise
ex: while Maggie did not win the department award, her achievements were still
laudable and several faculty members pulled her aside after graduation to tell her so.
pedant (n) - correct answers-a person who is excessively concerned with minor details
and rules or with displaying academic learning
, ex: after answering every question the teacher asked, Maggie was a deemed a pedant
by her annoyed classmates.
adulterate (v) - correct answers-to render something poorer in quality by adding another
substance, typically an inferior one
ex: the tequila at 169 Bar was adulterated with water which ended up infuriating the girl
that purchased a round.
capricious (adj) - correct answers-sudden behavioral change, unpredictable
ex: Maddie was a capricious girl and therefore her friends needed to be flexible and roll
with the punches.
engender (v) - correct answers-to produce, cause, or bring about
ex: the jewelry company hoped that their frequent email campaigns mentioning major
sales would engender customer engagement.
loquacious (adj) - correct answers-talkative
ex: the girl's aunt was loquacious and as a result, she knew she could not plan a dinner
before their scheduled catch-up call.
pragmatic (adj) - correct answers-practical, dealing with problems in a logical way
ex: the mother was pragmatic and as a result, the Christmas presents her children
received were typically items needed for school or work.
ephemeral (adj) - correct answers-lasting a very short time
ex: unlike graffiti, sidewalk chalk is ephemeral and washes away.
auspicious (adj) - correct answers-suggesting that future success is likely
ex: In Chinese culture, the shade of red is considered auspicious so Chinese men often
wear red ties to important meetings.
sanguine (adj) - correct answers-cheerful; optimistic
ex: the girl felt sanguine about the future after finally being accepted to school.
laconic (adj) - correct answers-brief, using few words
ex: Kenny didn't have much time to chat, so she kept her responses laconic.
