GRE QUIZ 3
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23 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 FALLOW | dormant; unused |
| OROTUND | pompous |
| TAWDRY | gaudy, cheap, or showy |
| VERNAL | related to spring; fresh |
| DROLL | amusing in a wry, subtle way |
| FURTIVE | secret, stealthy |
| CIRCUMSPECT | cautious; aware of potential consequences |
| MALINGER | to evade responsibility by pretending to be ill |
| RETICENT | silent; reserved |
| SARDONIC | cynical; scornfully mocking |
| DESICCATE | to dry out thoroughly |
| SURFEIT | excessive amount |
| FRENETIC | frantic; frenzied |
| INGENUOUS | showing innocence or childlike simplicity |
| LAPIDARY | relating to precious stones or the art of cutting them |
| INEXORABLE | inflexible; unyielding |
| MISSIVE | a written note or letter |
| NETTLE | to irritate |
| SYCOPHANT | a self-serving flatterer; yes-man |
| LACHRYMOSE | tearful |
| PASTICHE | piece of literature or music imitating other works |
| PULCHRITUDE | beauty |
| CANARD | a lie |
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