Tawdry GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈtɔː.dri/ (adj) Definition superficially attractive but low in quality, meretricious, of inferior quality, shabby, gaudy, tasteless, flashy, glaring, loud, showy, flamboyant, garish, trashy, crude Example Flamboyant Clothing is an up and coming label for fashion. We want to promote self confidence in young people, in our very own ‘flamboyant’ way, through …
Mar GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /mɑːʳ/ (verb) Definition to destroy or spoil something and make it less effective or enjoyable, deface, damage, impair, blight, ruin, scar, mutilate, injure, blemish, detract from, disfigure, deform, harm, stain Example The country earns so much money from tourism. People receive knowledge from others, everyone gets to know the traditions and …
Fetid GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈfet.ɪd/ (adj) Definition smelling very bad and awful, noisome, slate, stinking, malodorous, rotten, rank, funky, rancid, stinky, fusty, smelly, putrid, foul-smelling, noxious, reeking Example To reduce bad or fetid breath, help avoid cavities and lower your risk of gum disease, consistently practice good oral hygiene. Further treatment for bad breath can …
Pithy GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpɪθ.i/ (adj) Definition (of speech or writing) short and expressive, terse, laconic, witty, to the point, epigrammatic, succinct, curt, brief, acute, concise, compact, condensed Example When trying to share our opinions, many of us have trouble speaking pithily and getting to the point. This is compounded by the fact that some …
Aesthetic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /esˈθet.ɪk/ (adj) Definition artistic, relating to beauty or the study of beauty, gracious, beautiful, tasteful, appealing, pleasing in appearance, appreciation of beauty, visual Example Aesthetics is the philosophical study of beauty and taste. It is closely related to the philosophy of art, which is concerned with the nature of art and …
Unequivocal GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌʌn.ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl/ (adj) Definition expressed in a clear and direct way, transparent, unambiguous, evident, undeniable, manifest, explicit, apparent, obvious, palpable, incontrovertible, indisputable, lucid, indubitable, categorical Example Writing for the Court, Justice Neil Gorsuch found that it is unequivocal and clear—and always has been clear—that the Sixth Amendment right to trial by an …
August GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ɔːˈgʌst/ (adj & noun) Definition Adjective: full of dignity and splendor, dignified, majestic, grand, of high quality, impressive, excellent, noble, sublime, superb, top-notch, admirable, prestigious, awesome, esteemed, eminent, distinguished, princely, venerable, imposing, stately, grandiose, lordly, exalted Noun: the eighth month of the year between July and September Example Responsible for the …
Mannered GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈmæn.əd/ (adj) Definition (of a speech or behavior) artificial and affected, unnatural, stilted in character, put-on, self-conscious, with exaggerated mannerism, insincere, pretentious, stagy, pseudo, theatrical, false Example Perhaps not the most obvious skill, but those working in the drama industry need an analytical mind. If you’re involved in drama, you’ll need …
Interregnum GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌɪn.təˈreg.nəm/ (noun) Definition a period of time between the end of a reign or regime and the next one, time between one reign and the next, time without any control, government or leader, interlude, lapse, intermission, interval, pause, interruption Example An interregnum is a period of discontinuity or “gap” in a …
Declivity GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Definition a surface that slopes downward, decline, drop, fall, plunge, descent, downward slope, downward inclination, tilt, slant, grade, dip Example As you hike down on a declivity of a hill, the dynamics of your footfall stay much the same while cycling. The part of your leg doing most of the work …