Review Box 4 - GRE Vocabulary Flashcards

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spell
write or name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
discourse
an extended communication dealing with some particular topic
proposition
a suggestion offered for acceptance or rejection
extensive
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
jest
activity characterized by good humor
console
give moral or emotional strength to
steep
having a sharp inclination
flatter
praise somewhat dishonestly
pine
a coniferous tree
obscure
not clearly understood or expressed
agitate
move or cause to move back and forth
stake
a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
scattered
lacking orderly continuity
contend
compete for something
peer
look searchingly
strive
attempt by employing effort
absurd
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
subsequent
following in time or order
indulge
yield to; give satisfaction to
spell v.
write or name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
plead
appeal or request earnestly
stiff
incapable of or resistant to bending
prudent
marked by sound judgment