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Having state above mentioned, this is still a sage advice to test words you’ve probably already come across or heard somewhere. So below are the Top 10 GRE words beginning with the letter ‘A.’ Words are illustrated in such manner that you will learn them without inducing any aberrant psychological states.

Amiable (adj.) – friendly; good natured likable

Amiable is also very similar to amicable, another common GRE word. However amiable is commonly applied to people or relationships. Though, sometimes it is used for occasions too. While, amicable is not applied to people at all but to human interactions and their outcomes.

Affable (adj.) – easy to talk to; gentle and gracious

Affable is similar to amiable. The differences are subtle and as far as the GRE is concerned you can treat them as the same word. Like amiable, this word is great to use to describe people. An affable person is easy to converse; approachable; amicable.

Attenuate (v) – Reduced or weakened, as in strength, value. to taper off/become thinner

Attenuate can refer to both abstract and tangible things (e.g. you must attenuate feeling of animosity towards your peers to become a gentle being; the rod is attenuated at one end).

Anomalous (adj.) – not normal, out of the ordinary

This is simply the adjective of anomaly, which is a noun. Anomalous can be used in cases to describe something that is not typical, like this Rainy summers that we are witnessing here in northern India.

Ambiguous (adj.) – open to more than one interpretation

Let’s say I have two friends, Mike and Paul. Let’s say I have invited one friend to my house, then that is ambiguous. Who do I mean? Paul or Mike?

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Pariah

A person who is rejected or outcast from the society or home, untouchable like: Harijans in India.

Explanation

During earlier years of society reforms, dictatorship was on its peak. Anybody who dared to challenge the society norms laid down by clergies, was a pariah in the society.

The unfortunate boy was a pariah.

Bolster

A structural design to provide support like pillow; to buoy up or hearten

Explanation

Flood victims’ morale bolstered when rescue efforts reached them on time. This was great relief for them.

Aged people need a bolster support to their spine in order to sit properly.

Nemesis

An insurmountable opponent (enemy), according to Greek mythology it represents goddess of vengeance

Explanation

It seemed that my business was under the grip of a Nemesis. I experienced such a hard time that I broke into tears. I cannot forget that unfortunate spell of my life. I could not figure out the strategy to deal with.

Desiccate

Remove the moisture; to make fully dry; lifeless

Plants get desiccated if water is not provided for weeks. This is a season of scorching heat moist the plants time and again to avoid desiccation.

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Exorcise

Sounds like exercise; however it is a totally different word. It means to expel evil spirit from a person or a place. Expulsion can be done by incantation, command, or prayer. Eg. There were many spooky stories about a haunted house in my neighborhood. Local people had called a clergyman to perform sanctification rituals in order to exorcise the house.

Reproach

Mind it! It is not re approach. Reproach means, disapproval, criticism, or disappointment in someone. Eg. Alisha’s new boss is quite fussy about every minute detail. He never appreciates her work easily.  Due to nerve-racking attitude of her boss she is reproached by him so many times on different occasions.

Fatuous

It is not related to fat or being plump. It means inanely foolish (unconsciously). It is an adjective form of noun fatuity, which means utter foolishness. Eg. Banker was so smart to lure me with attractive investment plans. I blindly put my money in one of such schemes; at last I lost almost half of money fatuously.

Deference

Spells like difference. Deference is a quite different word which means humble respect. Also, keep in mind ‘Defer’ which means put off, is not abbreviated form of deference. Eg. My parents are quite renowned personalities of town. In deference to my parents, I do not wish to do anything which can harm their good repute.

Aforementioned are only a few words from huge repository of words. Vocabulary is an important aspect of GRE exam. There is no second notion to this truth. I hope the above mentioned words have definitely increased your word power. Also, do not forget to revise these words from time to time.

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Sequester

Segregated, providing privacy or seclusion; Example, 1-When a person becomes depressed, s/he tries to sequester himself from the society 2-  It is not right to sequester certain people on the basis of their caste and creed.

Entitlement

Right granted by law or contract, claim; Example, 1- This is every child’s entitlement to get their parents’ support. 2- Only few are entitled to get free pass.

Tumultuous

Noisy, disorderly; Example, 1- Last night there was so much tumultuous situation in my neighborhood . It seemed like some mischief was going on. 2- When I lost my permanent job that was tumultuous period of my life.

Pedantic

Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects; Example, 1-The professor’s lecture was so pedantic that students found it tough to retain in it. 2- Some people are so pedantic in performing religious rituals that they create havoc for everybody.

Notoriety

The quality of being notorious; Example, He had an ambition to be celebrity fashion designer instead he had gained notoriety for being fashion fopa.

Soporific

Tending to induce sleep, drowsy; Example, You feel sleepy after taking cough medicine because generally all cough syrups have soporific properties.

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Prodigal

One who expands money unneeded; given in abundance; example, 1- Don’t be a Prodigal, be judicious and save something for your future. 2- Any affluent person can become penniless if he keeps being a Prodigal.

Fervid

Characterized by intense emotion, extreme love or hate; extremely hot and burning; example, 1- He is a fervid patriot, he lost his elder son in a war still he is ready to admit his younger one in Army. 2- His fervid speech against corruption touched the hearts of millions.

Lucid

Easily understood, sane, transparent; example, 1- The people loved the lucid speech of the politician because his ideas and principles were understood by everybody in the town.  2- Lucid philosopher can turn fantasy into reality following predetermined conventions of society.

Erudite

Having or showing intense knowledge; example, 1- I would expect a person of your erudition to sort out this baffled situation. 2- I need to find a tutor with exceptional erudition, to make sure I know all, which is required to succeed in GRE exam.

Equivocal

Ambiguous; uncertain nature; example, Politicians are famed for providing equivocal answers to straight questions; example:Susan seemed very equivocal about whether she liked the recent movie or not, as she has a no interest for unconventional movies.

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How much time you require for GRE Preparation

First of all ponder over the following questions then only decide how much time you would require:

What GRE score you want to achieve? (Pre check with your desired university for your favorite course)

Determine how much you can score with your current skill set. (Taking test is the best way to know your current level)

Actual test date.

Your test strategies and preparation time should depend on these three answers. Let’s see month wise your study schedule:

Let’s assume you have 4 months left then how much time you should devote to verbal section and AWA section.

4 months study plan for verbal section

During week days you must spend at least 3 hours. 2 hours for verbal and 1 hour for AWA practice. On weekends you can stretch this schedule up to 4 hours.

Morning schedule: devote atleast an hour for words and strategies. Engage yourself at least for half an hour either for an Issue essay or Argument essay. Evening time should be devoted for revision and for AWA essay which you skip in the morning.

Generally it is said that morning time is best for learning. Well, you can vice- versa this schedule if you are more of an Evening person. You can learn in the evening and revise the next morning. Similarly if you are working then see when you remain in your best state of mind to study. Plan your schedule accordingly.

Generally, students remain baffled during last days of their preparation, “I have 15 days left for my test what I should study now”. My inbox is inundated with such type of queries. Remember, Rome was not built in a day. Follow your study plan religiously and final days should be spared for revision and test.

At last, whatever is your study plan show full commitment towards it. These are crucial days for your bright future. Utilize them thoroughly for a fruitful result. Hey, it would be great if you share with me your study plan! I am eager to hear! Kindly write to us underneath this blog.

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Levee- it has two meanings its primary meaning is an embankment, and second meaning suggests, a formal reception, as by royalty. Let’s see its usage in sentence: Eventually, I came out in the harsh sun and crossed the dusty road to the levee bank. All the prominent figures from political domain are heading towards levee thrown by their leader after landslide victory in recent plebiscite.

Quibble - primary meaning is to make trivial objections to evade truth: prevaricate, and secondary meaning conveys, to find fault or criticize others for trivial reasons; examples, the victim was horrified as she was threatened to chop the evidences small and quibble in order save her near and dear. We all do minor quibble while purchasing, to procure the best deal.

Tangential- its first meaning conveys relating to something or moving along with tangent and its secondary meaning is merely touching or slightly connected; example, we should not dither to abandon tangential ideas to get the more direct one.

Idolatry- its primary meaning is worship of idols and secondary meaning is blind or excessive devotion to something; examples, Religious Indians are firm believers of idolatry. The idolatry of masses towards political figures is despicable.

Exercise for you:

There are more words which have multiple meanings. Search them and make a list of popular words.

Learn all possible meanings with the context.

Last but not the least, read above mentioned words at least twice.

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Roseate – it has two meaning its primary meaning is Rose- colored. As flower rose suggests blissfulness. Roseate secondary meaning conveys same; its secondary meaning suggest being optimistic; cheerful, bright. Roseate works as an adjective in a sentence; like roseate light, roseate financial project, roseate spoonbills (type of bird).

Saturnine- it is a word having a negative connotation. Its primary meaning conveys having a gloomy temperament. Saturnine also suggests something related to lead (develop by lead absorption, having lead poisoning). Saturnine works as an adjective in sentence. It can be use in sentence; like saturnine state (your son’s saturnine state), saturnine look (boy looked at the picture with a saturnine). It can be attached with any common nouns (saturnine place, saturnine man).

Tessellated – it means a decoration composed of multicolor like inlaid; mosaic. It works as an adjective in sentence. Its noun form (tessellation) is also used in sentences. It can be used in sentences; like, tessellated pavement, tessellated floor, and tessellated geometrical figures.

Uncouth – it means ungraceful; unrefined; lacking in good manners. It works as an adjective in sentence. It can be used in sentences like, uncouth appearance, uncouth behavior, and an uncouth relative.

Gingerly- it can be used as an adjective and adverb in a sentence. Its adjectival meanings are being cautious, reluctant, or timid, and its adverbial meanings are taking with great care or delicacy. It can be used in sentences like, gingerly manner (I tiptoed gingerly through the mine field), gingerly touching.

Do not forget;

Review all words from time to time,
Never learn word with out its contextual meaning,
Always take in account all the possible meaning of words,
Prepare a list of root words,
Keep reviewing your vocabulary learning tactics from time to time,
Last but not the least; do take vocabulary tests every week or fortnights.

If you follow the above mentioned suggestions religiously then nothing can stop you from excelling in the verbal section. Kindly do write us your feedback on this blog by filling up the feedback section beneath this article.

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ABEYANCE

a)  obedience b) discussion c) excitement  d) suspended action e) editorial

Abeyance means cessation or suspension (like situations or feelings) for short period; for example, He kept his intimate feelings in abeyance from his beloved because of Anthrop phobia.

In above mentioned words option‘d ‘is a clear answer.

ASTUTE

a) sheer b) noisy c) astral d) unusual e) clever

Astute means farsighted judgment, perspicacious; sagacious. In layman terms astute means having a good understanding of something; for example, Raima was doing an astute job, so she got appreciation from all ends.

Now let see in above mentioned words which words match best:

Option ‘a’ sheer is used as verb (change abruptly), adverb (directly), adjective (thin, absolute freedom, steep). So, it is not a correct synonym for astute. Let’s see other option.

Option ‘c’ astral means related to stars or stellar light. So, this is also not a correct synonym for astute.

In remaining options noisy, unusual and clever. Clever is synonym for shrewdness or sagacious. So, option‘d’ is correct synonym for astute.

BOORISH

a) brave b) oafish c) romantic d) speedy e) dry

Boorish means rude or clumsy in behavior or clumsy in behavior; for example, Peter owes an explanation about his boorish behavior with colleagues.

In presented options, only word oafish which means stupid or clumsy is matching with boorish. So, it is a correct option.

Vocabulary question solving tips:

Generally, ETS puzzles students with similar looking answers. So, it is advised to consider all options before finally submitting your answer.

Don’t loose your cool if you encountered an unfamiliar word. Look at it carefully; try to guess the answer from the roots. Somehow, if you get the root correctly then you can figure out the answer easily.

It has been observed that many GRE vocabulary questions seem difficult because the question word is presented in not so poplar part of speech. So it is suggested convert the word into other parts of speech as well. May be this will help you in getting the correct answer choice.

Prepare a list of commonly confused words. This will help you a lot in solving vocabulary questions.

Well, synonyms questions are considered as easy to crack. But, this should not be taken for granted. Prepare them thoroughly. Even many analogy questions are based on synonyms; example: Verbose: wordiness; someone is wordy; he or she exhibits wordiness. So, relation between words (Verbose: wordiness)is of synonym type. So, you have to look for words which have similar relation.

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