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Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 1:55am On Aug 11, 2014 |
Guys / Ladies in the house, lets use this wall to share those funny and rare GRE words. Think about it, if you spend 15 mins to know 5 - 7 words a day on your favourite forum navigating pointless threads!! Then you stand a chance of learning over 150 - 200 words in a month excluding you self study! Every body is welcome to share thier "New found" word..... Materials could also be shared here You gain more when you know others are in your shoes! too; The psychology of competition. Before you get High Blood Pressure reading Visa testimonies in the travel section! Source: greword dot com #TeamVocab |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 1:58am On Aug 11, 2014 |
paroxysm: ...like someone lacking oxygen goes crazy MEANING (n) a sudden uncontrollable attack Officious: .....When your boss in the office is too official and intrusive MEANING: (s) intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner welter: sounds like wealth! wealthy folks are confused on what to buy MEANING: (n) a confused multitude of things 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 2:19am On Aug 11, 2014 |
# Refulgent sounds like detergent which is used to make things shine…so refulgent means glowing or radiant. MEANING :�Shining radiantly; resplendent. SYNONYMS :�shining brightly; radiant; gleaming, luminous USAGE : George was positively glowing with refulgent energy. #Tawdry (adjective) If a towel is cheap and inexpensive, it looks dry �it does not look elegant MEANING : 1. Gaudy and cheap in nature or appearance. 2. Shameful or indecent SYNONYMS :��cheap, tacky, flashy, vulgar, plastic, tasteless, naff, gaudy� USAGE : tawdry jewelry tawdry secrets. 1 Like |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by Mrval20(m): 4:58am On Aug 11, 2014 |
Nice initiative. Waiting for more! |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 9:38am On Aug 11, 2014 |
Gbam! 1 Like |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 9:52am On Aug 11, 2014 |
# Debility….means not physically able MEANING :�The state of being weak or feeble; infirmity. SYNONYMS : feebleness, weakness, incapacity, frailty, infirmity USAGE :�Anxiety or general debility can play a part in allergies. source www.majortests.com/gre/wordlist_01 # Tangent ....a tangent is a line that touches the edge of a circle, that is like staying at the edge or off topic MEANING: going off the main subject # Placid ...sounds close to acid! like some that dies from acid bath lying calmly on the floor. MEANING: calm; peaceful # Talisman ....like aTall man that uses his height to charm ladies! MEANING: Lucky charm |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 10:30pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Billowing ....like blowing a (swelling) ballon swelling; fluttering; waving Cower recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from Enhance improve; make better or clearer Harangue ...sounds like argue, in yoruba accent Hargue ..lol MEANING: noisy, attacking speech Labyrinth a maze Nullify to counter; make unimportant Plaintiff .....to accuse a thief(tiff) with plain facts MEANING: petitioner (in court of law) Replete ...like repeating an event over and over again like pourig water in a jar till its full! MEANING: full Tangible can be touched 3 Likes |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 10:58pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Guys pls your ideas are welcome try and share a word or two please! Rules 1. Get a GRE word 2. Give a short Mnemonic of the word 3. State the meaning.....simple! please let you imagination go wild!... |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 11:17pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Labyrinthine ...remove the 'b' and add 'd' lt becomes Lady, remember that some ladies could have complicated issues.....lol na joke Oohh! MEANING complicated; highly convoluted 3 Likes |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 11:30pm On Aug 11, 2014 |
Crepuscular ...sounds like muscular! ability to stay both day and night MEANING: active at dawn and dusk Acquiesce..... close to the word acuqisition MEANING: to agree to without protest ; give in to Laconic ...... like lack; To lack words! MEANING: using few words; brief; to the point WORD COUNT:>>>>> 21 New Words! |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by shakol91(m): 12:53am On Aug 12, 2014 |
@OP,I'm enjoying you. Pls continue,I dey always fear this exam. I'm following you |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by ridimic1: 12:54am On Aug 12, 2014 |
nice thread...brb for my words |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by shakol91(m): 1:08am On Aug 12, 2014 |
ridimic1: nice thread...brb for my words@You and OP, is it a must for learners to know all the spellings. Like me once I see the word,I know the meaning but might not be able to write the correct spelling example "Labyrinthine". Pls how do you see it |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by boxiposhags: 1:53am On Aug 12, 2014 |
Hey! You're the quintessential nerd! You love spending time testing chemicals in the lab and aspire for the highest possible educational degree. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by boxiposhags: 1:54am On Aug 12, 2014 |
boxiposhags: Hey! You're the quintessential nerd! You love spending time testing chemicals in the lab and aspire for the highest possible educational degree.the result i got ....... very true |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by boxiposhags: 1:55am On Aug 12, 2014 |
boxiposhags: the result i got ....... very truehttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/are-you-a-nerd-or-a-geek.html |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by Victomolola: 8:37am On Aug 12, 2014 |
Oriso= prayer emetic= disgusting; causing vomit; something that cause vomit consequential= significant; something that is important inter alia= among other things |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 7:11pm On Aug 13, 2014 |
Fortuitous (adjective) Fortune is not destined to occur it happens by chance, so an accidental happy event is Fortuitous MEANING : 1.� Happening by accident or chance. a.� Happening by a fortunate accident or chance. b.� Lucky or fortunate. SYNONYMS : lucky, incidental, serendipitous, fluky, random, providential, unforeseen, contingent Maelstrom (noun) Mal means bad… So maelstrom is a confusing�storm like situation . MEANING : 1.� A violent or turbulent situation 2.� A whirlpool of extraordinary size or violence. SYNONYMS : disorder, tumult, chaos, turmoil, swirl, whirlpool, eddy Dissident The act of � dissenting �or disagreeing MEANING :�Disagreeing, as in opinion or belief. One who disagrees; a dissenter. SYNONYMS : protester, rebel, dissenter, demonstrator, agitator Pastiche When anyone copies and PASTES or imitates work of others it is called Pastiche. Especially Artistic work. MEANING : 1.�A dramatic, literary, or musical piece openly imitating the previous works of other artists, often with satirical intent. 2.� A pasticcio of incongruous parts; a hodgepodge |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 7:24pm On Aug 13, 2014 |
Vacuous (adjective) Relate the word Vacuous to the word VACUUM or VACANT…. which means empty . MEANING : 1.� Devoid of matter; empty. 2. a.� Lacking intelligence; stupid.� b.� Devoid of substance or meaning; inane:�a vacuous comment.� c.� Devoid of expression; vacant. 3.� Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle. SYNONYMS : vapid, stupid, blank, vacant, unintelligent USAGE : the usual vacuous comments from the chat-show host a vacuous comment. Insentient (adjective) Lack of SENTIMENTS or feelings is INSENTIENT. MEANING :�Devoid of sensation or consciousness; inanimate. SYNONYMS : insensate, unfeeling, indifferent, callous, numb USAGE : an insentient doctine |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by shakol91(m): 9:49pm On Aug 13, 2014 |
@ electronic great job bro. still following 1 Like |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by amscholar001: 11:17pm On Aug 13, 2014 |
@OP Nice one!!! I believe this thread will help in learning new words. Learning some of these GRE words alone has a sort of soporific effect. 2 Likes |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 11:34pm On Aug 13, 2014 |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by electronic(m): 1:27am On Aug 14, 2014 |
Totter: (verb) move unsteadily, with a rocking motion synonyms : seesaw , teeter (verb) move unsteadily, with a rocking motion synonyms : seesaw , teeter Mnemonic: DO+TARAF(side)- people who are on both side are always swaying either side: TOTTER and SAUNTER are rhyming words which mean, to walk with a limp. Torpor : (noun) inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy synonyms : listlessness , torpidity , torpidness , torpor Mnemonic: Well its quite opposite to what is a topper who is naturally diligent. Rife: sounds like life calabar accent (rife) life is common Meaning: Common Bulwark: earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends fortification, barricade; wall Mnemonics: - BULL + WORK--BULLs were carrying bricks for the WORK of a wall construction. Torpor : (noun) inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy synonyms : listlessness , torpidity , torpidness , torpor Mnemonic: sounds like stupor! eating to stupor till u are no longer active till you become inactive. Poseur: (noun) a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not synonyms : poser Mnemonic: A POSEUR POSEs a lot. 2 Likes |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by tolutweety(m): 2:19pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
Just what i need @ ds moment . will be right back with my words for today !! 1 Like |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by shakol91(m): 2:20pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
@ Electronic can we do this alphabetically. Just a suggestion |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by tolutweety(m): 2:37pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
shakol91: @ Electronic can we do this alphabetically. Just a suggestion no it wont be the best. we wont be able to cover wide before the exam. One more thing, let the words be from our brains...not copied from anywhere, at such..you are building yourself !! 1 Like |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by shakol91(m): 3:09pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
tolutweety:alright tolutweety: One more thing, let the words be from our brains...not copied from anywhere, at such..you are building yourself !!but it must be GRE frequent words not outside gre exam |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by tolutweety(m): 3:11pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
shakol91: alright EXACTLY !! Words learnt from GRE practice tests n other GRE-related material 1 Like |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by tolutweety(m): 3:19pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
1) munificence :- muni is a preface meaning money ; -ence is a suffix meaning something big or bright . Hence, you can infer that munificence means money in abundance. Dictionary meaning : generosity Antonym : stinginess 2) obfuscate :- ob- is a prefix usually meaning something -ve Dictionary meaning : confuse, darken,bewilder 3) delude :- deceive,cozen,lead-on . Dont be deluded,you are going home tonight ! 1 Like |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by shakol91(m): 9:45pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
@ tolutweety and electronic,you guys are wonderful,Let's have more. To my wonderful guys,the best I can do here is to motivate and appreciate you guys, I'm just a learner learning from you guys. God bless you 2 Likes |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by lequatee(m): 11:07pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
thanks Shakol for directing me here. i am glad you did. please i will still need my study buddies so any serious person interested should signify.thanks |
Re: Learn The Gre Word List by amscholar001: 11:56pm On Aug 14, 2014 |
#Dilatory(Adj) It is pronounced like "delay-tory" yeah right its what you thought meaning:- slow or time wasting =poky,laggard,etc #Antipathy(Noun) Most people like party, so if you have anti(against) party, you dislike party. meaning:-feeling of intense dislike =aversion,distaste #Harried(Adj) The word reminds you of Harry potter,who persistently get into trouble. meaning:-Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances =pestered,harassed,annoyed,vexed #Mendacity(Noun) Men in the city have a tendency to be unfaithful(untrue) meaning:-The tendency to be untruthful =veracity 2 Likes |
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