Gre vocab 4
Order by
50 terms
Italian | English |
|---|---|
 circumspect | cautious; aware of potential consequences |
| pithy | profound or substantial yet concise succinct, and to the point |
| Malinger | to evade responsibility by pretending to be ill |
| malleable | capable of being shaped |
| plastic | able to be molded, altered, or bent |
| castigate | to punish or criticize harshly |
| abyss | an extremely deep hole |
| canard | a lie |
| abate | to reduce in amount, degree, or severity |
| Peregrinate | to wander from place to place; to travel, especially on foot |
| perfidious | willing to betray one's trust |
| perfunctory | done in a routine way; indifferent |
| pare | to trim off excess; reduce |
| Pariah | an outcast |
| Parley | discussion, usually between enemies |
| Parry | to ward off or deflect, especially by a quick-witted answer |
| Pastiche | piece of literature or music imitating other works |
| officious | too helpful; meddlesome |
| luminous | bright; brilliant; glowing |
| effigy | stuffed doll; likeness of a person |
| effrontery | impudent boldness; audacity |
| Impervious | impossible to penetrate; incapable of being affected |
| Impetuous | quick to act without thinking |
| Sublime | lofty or grand |
| Impious | not devout in religion |
| Sully | to tarnish; taint |
| Implacable | unable to be calmed down or made peaceful |
| Impasse | blocked path; dilemma with no solution |
| Elegy | a sorrowful poem or speech |
| Lapidary | relating to precious stones or the art of cutting them |
| Larceny | theft of property |
| discern | to perceive or recognize |
| disparate | fundamentally different; entirely unlike |
| Diatribe | an abusive, condemnatory speech |
| Analgesia | a lessening of pain without loss of conciousness |
| Dissemble | to present a false appearance; to disguise one's real intentions or character |
| abase | to humble; disgrace |
| cogent | convincing and well-reasoned |
| Paradox | a contradiction or dilemma |
| Paragon | model of excellence or perfection |
| overwrought | agitated; overdone |
| Palatial | relating to a palace; magnificent |
| Palliate | to make less serious; ease |
| Pallid | Lacking color or liveliness |
| Cartography | science or art of making maps |
| Philanthropy | charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness |
| Permeate | to penetrate |
| Pervade | to be present throughout; to permeate |
| Phalanx | a compact or close-knit body of people, animals, or things |
| candid | impartial and honest in speech |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.