Bevy GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈbev.i/ (noun) Definition a large group of people or things especially girls or women, gang, crowd, herd, assemblage, bunch, gathering, horde, array, assembly, collection, crew, cluster, band, flock, pack, troop, company Example Many birds migrate in flocks and bevies. This provides safety in numbers, since each individual is less likely to …
Plucky GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈplʌk.i/ (adj) Definition brave and audacious, fearless, intrepid, bold, courageous, gutsy, spunky, determined, spirited, resolute, dauntless, valiant, daring Example To become plucky in the face of problems, It’s exigent for you to think clearly. The first thing to do is take time out so you can physically calm down. Distract yourself …
Parley GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpɑː.li/ (noun & verb) Definition Noun: a discussion or negotiation between opposing forces to put an end to a conflict or argument, talks, negotiation, dispute, debate, meeting, dialogue, consultation, conference, deliberation Verb: to confer, discuss, negotiate, consult, talk, deliberate Example The GCGW-2021 is a multi–disciplinary international conference and parley on all …
Talon GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈtæl.ən/ (noun) Definition strong and sharp hooked claw of birds of prey used to catch animals while hunting, hook, pincer, nail, fingernail Example A bird’s talons are the sharp, hooked claws at the end of the toes. Birds have one talon on every toe, and they may differ in overall shape, …
Disabuse GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌdɪs.əˈbjuːz/ (verb) Definition to persuade someone that a notion or idea is incorrect or untrue, free from error, set straight, purge, correct, undeceive, set right, enlighten, shatter someone’s illusions, disillusion Example On 7 January 1610 Galileo used his telescope, with optics superior to what had been available before. He described “three …
Knell GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /nel/ (noun & verb) Definition Noun: death knell, ring, bell, chime, dong, peal, toll, omen of death, reverberation, sound of funeral bell, ringing, belfry, tolling, ominous signal Verb: to ring, toll, reverberate, strike, resound Example Different places across the globe have their own unique ways of marking someone’s death. Throughout history, …
Lumber GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈlʌm.bəʳ/ (noun & verb) Definition Verb: to move awkwardly and slowly, stumble, wobble, trudge, shamble, hulk, plod, lurch, waddle, trundle, stump, chump, galumph, stagger Noun: timber, logs, wood Example Are you lumbering through life? Every mountain I’ve climbed has what I call the trudge phase. My spirit of adventure gets me …
Divine GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /dɪˈvaɪn/ (adj & verb) Definition Verb: to predict or foresee something supernaturally, augur, foretell, surmise, presume, recognize, discover, intuit, deduce, guess, conjecture, presage, discern, realize Adjective: godly or related to a god, seraphic, saintly, deific, holy, godlike, angelic, celestial, heavenly Example How did I become interested in telling fortunes? I am …
Sublime GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /səˈblaɪm/ (adj) Definition grand or lofty, excellent, beautiful, superb, extremely good, elevated, very great, splendid, magnificent, marvelous, exalted, majestic, terrific, august, heavenly, resplendent, awe-inspiring, glorious, uplifting, transcendent Example Of all the things that are in short supply in our lives, self-control likely tops the list for most of us. When people …
Spartan GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈspɑː.tən/ (adj) Definition an austere person leading a monastic life, ascetic, abstemious, meager, frugal, plain, stern, stringent, severe, strict, harsh, grim Example How do I lead a spartan and austere life while living in a metro city? My answer would be: first remove ego from anything and everything, but live with …