Review Box 3 - GRE Vocabulary Flashcards

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perch
an elevated place serving as a seat
torment
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
quiver
shake with fast
enchant
cast a spell over someone or something
recede
pull back or move away or backward
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
redeem
exchange or buy back for money; under threat
subdue
put down by force or intimidation
conspicuous
obvious to the eye or mind
gravity
the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
vex
disturb, especially by minor irritations
torment n.
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
perplex
be a mystery or bewildering to
defiant
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
quiver v.
shake with fast, tremulous movements
ingenious
showing inventiveness and skill
petition
a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
vanity
feelings of excessive pride
sober
not affected by a chemical substance, especially alcohol
stoop
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
frown
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
substantial
real; having a material or factual existence
literal
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
harbor
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
sway v.
move back and forth
disguise
any attire that conceals the wearer's identity
decree
a legally binding command or decision
endeavor
attempt by employing effort