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Requite GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /rɪˈkwaɪt/ (verb) Definition to give back or pay back something to someone in return for their favor, kindness, etc. reciprocate, compensate, make up for, return, recompense, retaliate, repay, revenge, avenge, even the score, tit for tat Example The Rule of Obligation, also known as “reciprocity,” states that when others do something…
Magnate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈmæg.nət/ (noun) Definition an influential and powerful person, tycoon, a successful and rich businessman, baron, entrepreneur, potentate, industrialist, luminary, mogul, dignitary, nabob Example Growing up, I learned that the worse thing that could happen by asking for something is that someone could say no to you. On the contrary, if you…
Accretion GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈkriː.ʃən/ (noun) Definition a gradual increase in the size or volume of something as a result of addition or accumulation of more new parts or layers, growth, development, enlargement, buildup, augmentation, agglomeration, accession, increment, amassment, rise – add-on, extension Example Accretion is the gradual and incremental growth of assets and earnings…
Bilk GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /bɪlk/ (verb) Definition to cheat or defraud someone especially financially, trick, diddle, deceive, beat, con, gyp, dupe, swindle – avoid or evade something especially a payment, overreach Example Fraud is when a person lies to you, bilks you of a fortune, or ‘scams’ you, to gain an advantage, such as taking…
Husband GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈhʌz.bənd/ (noun & verb) Definition Verb: to manage and use something economically and carefully in a thrifty way, use something especially money carefully and sparingly, put aside, economize, make ends meet, be frugal with, conserve, hoard, save for a rainy day, preserve Noun: a woman’s spouse Example 25% of Americans say…
Peripatetic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌper.ɪ.pəˈtet.ɪk/ (adj) Definition moving from one place to another, wandering, vagrant, ambulant, migrant, nomadic, migratory, traveling, commuting, itinerant, wayfaring, unsettled, roving, roaming Example Commuting is periodically recurring travel between one’s place of residence and place of work or study, where the traveler or peripatetic worker leaves the boundary of their home…
Coffer GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈkɒf.əʳ/ (noun & verb) Definition Noun: a large strongbox to keep your money and other valuable assets, treasury, chest, war chest, money chest, cash box, casket, money box, treasure chest Verb: to store valuables including money in a coffer or strongbox – decorate something especially ceilings with coffers Example From the…
Ersatz GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈeə.zæts/ (adj) Definition made or used instead of something else which is more expensive, fake and artificial, simulated, synthetic, substitute, bogus, imitation, dummy, pseudo, false, counterfeit, spurious, sham Example If you are shopping online, one easy way to counter the purchase of fake and ersatz items is to check the authenticity…
Amortize GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈmɔː.taɪz/ (verb) Definition to reduce a debt by installments or paying small amounts of money regularly, pay off with regular payments, diminish by installment payments, redeem in small amounts and gradually, repay, remunerate, pay off, pay back Example An amortizing loan is a type of debt that requires regular monthly payments.…
Amalgamate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈmæl.gə.meɪt/ (verb) to unite or combine two or more organizations or things into one single whole, mingle, blend, join, coalesce, fuse, compound, merge, commix, integrate, intermingle, admix In the business world, amalgamated refers to an organization that has undergone amalgamation. Amalgamated organizations may use “amalgamated” in their name to signify that…