Review Box 3 - GRE Vocabulary Flashcards
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perch
an elevated place serving as a seat
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not ok
torment
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
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not ok
quiver
shake with fast
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not ok
enchant
cast a spell over someone or something
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not ok
recede
pull back or move away or backward
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not ok
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
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not ok
redeem
exchange or buy back for money; under threat
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not ok
subdue
put down by force or intimidation
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conspicuous
obvious to the eye or mind
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not ok
gravity
the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
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vex
disturb, especially by minor irritations
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torment n.
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
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perplex
be a mystery or bewildering to
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defiant
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
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quiver v.
shake with fast, tremulous movements
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ingenious
showing inventiveness and skill
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petition
a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
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vanity
feelings of excessive pride
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sober
not affected by a chemical substance, especially alcohol
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stoop
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
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not ok
frown
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
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not ok
substantial
real; having a material or factual existence
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literal
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
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harbor
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
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sway v.
move back and forth
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disguise
any attire that conceals the wearer's identity
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decree
a legally binding command or decision
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endeavor
attempt by employing effort
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