GRE Set 8

accentuate

make more noticeable or prominent.

conjectural

based on or involving conjecture; an opinion or conclusion on incomplete information

convivial

friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

decadent

characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.

egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking.

evanescent

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

flamboyant

1. (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

2. bright, colourful, and very noticeable.

forestall

prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

gainsay

deny or contradict (a fact or statement).

galvanize

1. shock or excite (someone) into taking action.

2. coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc.

indiscriminate

done at random or without careful judgement.

innocuous

not harmful or offensive.

momentary

lasting for a very short time; brief.

mundane

1. lacking interest or excitement; dull.

2. of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.

nettlesome

causing annoyance or difficulty.

nullify

make legally null and void; invalidate.

obviate

1. remove (a need or difficulty).

2. avoid or prevent (something undesirable).

omnipresent

widely or constantly encountered; widespread.

oust

drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

palpable

1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.

2. able to be touched or felt.

perfidy

the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.

profuse

(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant.

pugnacious

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

sagacious

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.

sanguine

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

scant

barely sufficient or adequate.

skulduggery

underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behaviour or activities.

trivial

of little value or importance.

utilitarian

1. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

2. relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism.

vapid

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.