Study GRE Master Word List 5 Flash Cards

 
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GRE Master Word List 5

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Barb
Protection from a fishhook or other sharp object; openly cutting remark.
Bantering
good-naturedly ridiculing
Bane/Baneful
Curse, causing ruin
Bandy
Discuss lightly
Banal
Commonplace
Balmy
mild; fragrant
Balm
Something that relieves pain
Ballast
Heavy substance used to add stability or weight.
Balk
Stop short or foil (a plan)
Baleful
Threatening; menacing
Badger
annoy
Bacchanalian
Druken
Azure
Blue sky
Axiom
sel-evident truths
Awry
Distorted
Awl
Pointed tool used for piercing
Avuncular
Like an uncle
Avow
Declare openly
Avocation
Secondary occupation
Avid
Greedy, eager for
Aversion
Firm dislike
Averse
Reluctant
Aver
Assert or declare confidently
Avarice
Greediness for wealth
Auxiliary
Additional
Autonomous
Self Governing
Austere
Forbiddingly stern
Aureole
Sun's corona; halo
August
Impressive; majestic
Augury
Omen; prophecy
Augment
Increase
Audacious
Daring; bold
Atypical
Not normal
Attrition
Gradual decrease in numbers
Attenuate
Make thinner
Atrophy
Wasting away
Atone
Make amends for
Atavism
Reversion to an earlier type
Asylum
Place of refuge or shelter
Asunder
Apart
Astute
Wise
Astringent
Harsh or severe
Astral
Relating to Stars
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