Gargantuan Vocabulary List: GRE word-6

GRE Word of The Day Team — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:52:03 +0000

tactful Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in
dealing with others
tactile Perceptible by touch; of or relating to the sense of touch
tagged Supplied with an identifying marker
taint To contaminate morally; to touch or affect slightly with something
bad
tale An account describing incidents or events
talented Showing a natural aptitude for something
talisman A trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection against evil
tangential Of superficial relevance
tanned Converted into leather
tattoo A design made on the skin by pricking and staining
taunting Aggravating by deriding, mocking, or criticizing
taut Pulled or drawn tight
technology The practical application of science to commerce or industry
tedious Tiresome because of length or dullness
tedium Boredom; the state of being tiresomely long or wearisome
temerity Audacity
temperament One�s characteristic mood
temperance Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural
appetites and passions
temple An edifice for the worship of a deity
temptation A cause or occasion of enticement
tenaciously With obstinate determination
tenacity Persistent adherence to a belief or a point of view; fortitude
tenant Someone who pays rent to use land or a building owned by
someone else
tendency A proneness to a particular kind of thought or action
tension Extreme strain of mind or excitement of feeling; intense effort
tentacles Elongated, flexible, limb-like extensions used by an animal for
feeling, grasping, or locomotion
tentative Under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
tenuous Having little substance or significance
tepid Lacking in passion, force, or zest
term A word or expression that has a precise meaning peculiar to its
use
terminate To bring to an end
terrestrial Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
testable Capable of being or liable to be subjected to judgment or test
testimony A solemn statement made under oath
text The main body of a written work
textile A woven or knit cloth
theme A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic
work
theology The study of religious faith or practice
theoretical Confined to speculation, often in contrast to practical applications
theories Analyses of a set of facts in their relation to one another
theory A concept that is not yet verified, but that if true would explain
certain facts or phenomena
therapeutic Tending to cure or restore to health
thermal Of, relating to, or caused by heat
thesis A proposition to be proved or one advanced without proof
thicket A wood or a collection of closely set trees, shrubs, etc.
threat Something that is a source of danger
threshold The point at which a physiological or psychological effect begins
to be produced
throne The chair of state of a sovereign or high dignitary
throng A large gathering of people
thwarted Disappointingly unsuccessful; frustrated
tidal Of, relating to, or caused by tides
time-honored Honored because of age or long usage
timeless Unaffected by time 85
timepiece An instrument or device for keeping time
timid Lacking in courage or self-confidence
timing Selection of, or the ability to select for maximum effect, the
precise moment for beginning or doing something
timorous Timid by nature or revealing timidity
toady A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal
advantage
tolerance Capacity to endure pain or hardship; endurance
tolerate To put up with
tome A volume forming part of a larger work; a large, scholarly book
topography 1: The physical or natural features of an object or entity and their
structural relationships; 2: the art of mapmaking
torment To cause severe, usually persistent or recurring distress of body
or mind
torpor Apathy or dullness; a state of inactivity with partial or total
insensibility; numbness
tourniquet A device that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying
pressure
tout To praise or publicize loudly or extravagantly
toxic Relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
trace A barely detectable amount of a substance
tract A pamphlet or leaflet of political or religious propaganda
tradition An inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought,
action, or behavior
tragic Mournful; expressive of tragedy, the loss of life, or sorrow
trail A track made by passage, especially through a wilderness
trait A distinguishing or marked feature; a peculiarity (�a trait of
character�)
traitor One who violates allegiance
tram A vehicle on rails used primarily for transporting passengers and
typically operating on city streets
tranquility A state of being free from stress or emotion; peacefulness
tranquilizer A drug used to reduce stress, tension, or mental disturbance
transformed Changed in composition or structure
transgress To act in disregard of laws and rules
transience An impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or
dying; the attribute of being brief or fleeting
transient Passing especially quickly into and out of existence
transitory Short-lived or temporary
translation A rendering from one language into another; the product of such
a rendering
translucent Almost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusely
transmit To cause to pass over or through
transmute To change from one nature, form, or substance into another; to
transform
transparent Transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
trap A device in which something can be caught
traveler A person who changes location
traverse To travel or extend across
treachery Violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence
treason The betrayal of a trust
treatise A systematic exposition or argument in writing
tremendous Extraordinarily large in size, extent, amount, power or degree
tremor A trembling or shaking, usually from physical weakness,
emotional stress, or disease
tremulous Quivering as from weakness or fear
trepidation Uncertain agitation
trespass A violation of moral or social ethics
tribe A social group comprising numerous families, clans, or
generations
triggering Setting in motion some course of events
trinkets Cheap showy jewelry or ornaments
trite Unoriginal; overused
triumph The joy or exultation of victory or success
trivial Ordinary; commonplace; of little worth or importance
trophy Any evidence or memorial of victory or conquest
troubadour A lyric poet-musician in medieval France and Italy whose job was
to entertain through the singing and telling of tales (often dealing
with courtly love)
troupe A group of theatrical performers
truculent Defiantly aggressive
trumpet A wind instrument consisting of a conical or cylindrical (usually)
metal tube and a cup-shaped mouthpiece
truncated Cut short in duration
trust To place confidence in; to rely on; to confide or repose faith in
tumultuous Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
tunnel A passageway through or under an obstruction
turbulent Causing unrest, violence, or disturbance
turmoil A state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
tweed A rough woolen fabric made usually in twill weaves and used
especially for suits and coats
tyrannical Of, relating to, associated with or resembling a dictatorship
tyranny A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
tyrant A monarch, or other ruler or master, who uses power to oppress
his subjects
ultimately In the end
unalterable Not capable of being changed or altered (�unalterable resolve�)
unanimously With the agreement and consent of all
unattainable Unreachable as an end
unattractive Lacking power to arouse interest
uncanny Seemingly supernatural; mysterious
uncensored Not subject to censorship
uncertain Not firm or secure
undeniable Unquestionably excellent or genuine; plainly true; incontestable
underdog A predicted loser in a struggle or contest
undermine To weaken or ruin by degrees
underprivileged Deprived through social or economic condition of some of the
fundamental rights of a civilized society
underscore To give extra weight to (a communication)
undesirable Not worthy of being chosen
unexampled Having no example or parallel
unfathomable Impossible to comprehend
unfetter To loose from restraint; to unchain; to unshackle; to liberate (�to
unfetter the mind�)
unfit Not adapted to a purpose
unflagging Unceasing; unfailing (�unflagging loyalty�; �unflagging good
spirits�; �unflagging courtesy�)
unforeseen Not anticipated
ungainly Lacking in smoothness or dexterity
unheralded Without warning or announcement
uniformity A condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
uninspiring Not having an animating or exalting effect
unintended Not having in mind a specific purpose or goal
union A confederation of independent individuals (as nations or
persons) for some common purpose
unique Distinctively characteristic
uniqueness The quality of being one of a kind
united Joined together; combined
unity An unreduced or unbroken completeness or totality
unjustifiable Incapable of being justified or explained
unleashed Let loose
unorthodox Breaking with convention or tradition
unpalatable Not pleasing to the taste
unparalleled Radically distinctive and without equal
unproductive Not producing desired results
unscrupulously Without motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral
principles
unsettling Having the effect of upsetting, disturbing, or discomposing
unstable Lacking stability, fixity, or firmness
untamed Wild and uncontrolled
untenable Incapable of being defended or justified
untimely Done or happening at an unusual, improper or inopportune time
unvaried Not diversified
unwavering Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
unyielding Persistent; not giving way
uphold To give support to
urban Of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city
usurpers Those who take or make use of without right
utilitarian Having a useful function
utilize To turn to practical use or account
utopia An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
utterance Vocal expression
vacant 1: Void of thought or knowledge (�a vacant mind�); 2: without an
occupant or incumbent
vaccine A preparation used to procure immunity from one or several
diseases
vaguely In an unclear manner
vain Having or showing undue or excessive pride in one�s appearance
or achievements
vainglorious Boastful
valid Well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
validate To declare or make legally valid; to grant official sanction to by
marking
validity The well-grounded or justifiable nature of an instance or thing
vandalism Willful, wanton, and malicious destruction of the property of
others
vapid Lacking liveliness, tang, briskness, or force
vaporize To turn into gas; to convert or be converted into vapor
varied Differing from one another
variegated Having marks or patches of different colors (e.g., variegated leaves
or flowers)
variety The quality or state of having different forms or types
varnished Covered or concealed with something that gives a fair appearance
vast Very great in size, amount, degree, or intensity
vastness Unusual largeness in size or extent
veiled Having a concealing cover; muted, unclear; disguised
venal Open to corrupt influence and especially bribery
vendor Someone who exchanges goods or services for money
veneer To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for
outer finish or decoration
venerable Impressive by reason of age
venerate To regard with reverential respect
venerated Worthy of adoration or reverence
vengeance Punishment inflicted in return for an injury or an offense
vengeful Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
venom The poisonous matter which certain animals communicate by
biting or stinging
verdant Covered with growing plants or grass
verge To move or extend in some direction or toward some condition
verified Supported or established by evidence or proof
verse Stanza of a poem or song with or without refrain
vestige A trace; a sign; a clue that something has been present
vex To cause annoyance in; to disturb, esp. by minor irritations
vicarious Experienced in the imagination through another person
vicious Dangerously aggressive
victor One that defeats an enemy or opponent
victorious Having won a victory
victory Achievement of mastery or success in any struggle or competition
vigilant Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible
danger
vignette A short, descriptive essay or character sketch
vigorous Full of physical or mental strength or active force
vile Morally reprehensible
vilify To utter slanderous and abusive statements against
villainous Extremely wicked
vindictive Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
vine A plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by
tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
violation An infringement of the rules
virtue The quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
virtuoso A person who has great skill at some endeavor
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visionary One whose ideas or projects are impractical (dreamer)
vision That which is seen; an object of sight
visual Attained or maintained by sight
vital Urgently needed; absolutely necessary
vitality Lively and animated character
vivacious Lively in temper, conduct, or spirit
vivid Exhibiting the appearance of life or freshness; animated; spirited;
bright; strong; intense
vocalist A person who sings
vocation The particular occupation for which one is trained
vociferously In a loud, clamorous, or noisy manner
volatile Evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures; easily
aroused; tending to erupt in violence
vulgar Lacking refinement, cultivation, or taste
vulnerable Open to attack or damage
wan Having a pale or sickly hue; languid of look; pale; pallid
waning Gradually decreasing in magnitude or extent
warring Engaged in war
wary Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
waste Any material unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
wave Something that swells and dies away
welfare The state of doing well, especially in respect to good fortune
whim A capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the
mind
whimsical Determined by chance, impulse or fancy rather than by necessity
or reason
whine To utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
widespread Widely circulated or diffused
wily Cunning
withheld Held back from action
witticism A cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
witty Combining clever conception and facetious expression
woods A dense growth of trees, usually greater in extent than a grove
and smaller than a forest
woodwork The craft of a carpenter; things made out of wood
worship To honor with extravagant love and extreme submission
wrath Intense anger (usually on an epic scale); belligerence aroused by a
real or supposed wrong
wrongdoing Activity that transgresses moral or civil law
wryly Cleverly and often with ironic or grim humor
yearn To desire strongly or persistently; to have a yen for
yield To relinquish one�s possession of
yielding Giving in return for labor expended; producing
yields Amounts or quantities produced or returned
yolk Nutritive material of an ovum, esp. the yellow mass of a bird or
reptile egg
zealous Passionate; extremely interested in pursuing something

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