GRE Flashcard

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malevolent

Back

This word means wicked or evil.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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renege

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This means 'to go back on one's word'.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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hackneyed

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I was mortified to wear these _______ shoes to the first day of school, but I couldn't afford new ones.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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arbitrary

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This word is a synonym for 'capricious'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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pedantic

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A person who is pedantic is meticulous.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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malevolence

Back

The quality of being malevolent; having ill will.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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reverence

Back

A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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sinuous

Back

Having many curves and turns; lithe and graceful.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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vehement

Back

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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ostentatious

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Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C