GRE Vocabulary

#1

aberrant

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The scientist checked the aberrant result again.
2. His aberrant behavior worried the whole team.
3. One aberrant bird flew away from the group.

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#2

aberration

Noun

Example sentences

1. The sudden cold weather was an aberration in July.
2. Her angry reply was an aberration from her usual calm manner.
3. The doctor believed the unusual reading was an aberration.

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#3

abjure

Verb

Example sentences

1. He decided to abjure violence and seek peace.
2. The leader asked the group to abjure dishonest practices.
3. She promised to abjure all contact with the criminal gang.

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#4

aboveboard

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The business deal was honest and aboveboard.
2. We kept the hiring process open and aboveboard.
3. His actions were completely aboveboard, so no one complained.

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#5

abrogate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The court may abrogate a law that violates the constitution.
2. The new agreement will abrogate the old rules.
3. The government cannot simply abrogate its responsibilities.

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#6

abstain

Verb

Example sentences

1. I will abstain from coffee after dinner.
2. Three members chose to abstain from voting.
3. He decided to abstain from alcohol for a month.

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#7

abstruse

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The professor explained an abstruse idea in simple words.
2. I found the legal document too abstruse to understand.
3. Her book covers abstruse questions about human thought.

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#8

abysmal

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The restaurant gave us abysmal service.
2. His test score was abysmal because he did not study.
3. The road was in abysmal condition after the storm.

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#9

accolade

Noun

Example sentences

1. The actor received an accolade for his latest film.
2. Winning the prize was a great accolade for the young writer.
3. Her highest accolade came from the people she helped.

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#10

acerbic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. His acerbic comment hurt several people.
2. The critic wrote an acerbic review of the play.
3. She used an acerbic tone when she answered him.

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#11

acme

Noun

Example sentences

1. Winning the world title was the acme of her career.
2. The hotel represents the acme of modern comfort.
3. Many people saw the invention as the acme of human skill.

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#12

acrimony

Noun

Example sentences

1. The meeting ended in acrimony and angry words.
2. There was no acrimony between the two former rivals.
3. Years of acrimony damaged their family relationship.

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#13

adamant

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She was adamant that the plan must change.
2. He remained adamant about not selling his house.
3. The teacher was adamant that everyone follow the rules.

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#14

adjudicate

Verb

Example sentences

1. A neutral judge will adjudicate the dispute.
2. The committee must adjudicate between the two claims.
3. It may take months to adjudicate this complex case.

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#15

admonish

Verb

Example sentences

1. The coach had to admonish the players for arriving late.
2. She will gently admonish her son for speaking rudely.
3. The manager will admonish anyone who ignores the safety rules.

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#16

admonitory

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The sign gave an admonitory warning about the dangerous road.
2. His admonitory speech urged students to avoid drugs.
3. She raised an admonitory finger when the children became noisy.

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#17

advocate

Verb/noun

Example sentences

1. Many doctors advocate regular exercise.
2. She works as an advocate for children's rights.
3. I advocate a peaceful solution to the conflict.

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#18

aesthete

Noun

Example sentences

1. As an aesthete, he filled his home with beautiful art.
2. The young aesthete cared deeply about music and design.
3. An aesthete may notice beauty that others miss.

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#19

aesthetic

Adjective/noun

Example sentences

1. The room has a clean and modern aesthetic.
2. She chose the chair for its aesthetic value, not its comfort.
3. The garden's simple aesthetic made it feel peaceful.

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#20

affable

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Our new neighbor is friendly and affable.
2. The affable manager spoke kindly to every employee.
3. He remained affable even during a difficult meeting.

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