GRE Vocabulary

#301

disseminate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The organization uses radio to disseminate health information.
2. Social media can disseminate news very quickly.
3. Teachers help disseminate knowledge to the next generation.

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#302

dissipate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The morning fog began to dissipate after sunrise.
2. A short walk helped dissipate her anger.
3. The crowd slowly started to dissipate after the concert.

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#303

dissolution

Noun

Example sentences

1. The argument led to the dissolution of their partnership.
2. The chemical caused the dissolution of the salt in water.
3. The king announced the dissolution of parliament.

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#304

docile

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The large dog is gentle and docile.
2. The teacher found the class unusually docile.
3. A docile horse is easier for a beginner to ride.

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#305

dog

Verb

Example sentences

1. Questions about the scandal continued to dog the politician.
2. Back pain began to dog him during the long journey.
3. Bad luck seemed to dog the team all season.

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#306

dogmatic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The dogmatic teacher refused to consider other views.
2. His dogmatic beliefs made discussion difficult.
3. She avoided giving a dogmatic answer to a complex question.

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#307

doleful

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The child gave a doleful look when his toy broke.
2. A doleful song played at the funeral.
3. His doleful voice showed how sad he felt.

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#308

dolorous

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The poem has a dolorous tone from beginning to end.
2. She told a dolorous story about the war.
3. A dolorous cry came from the dark room.

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#309

doughty

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The doughty firefighter entered the burning house.
2. A small but doughty team defended the village.
3. The doughty explorer refused to turn back.

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#310

dovetail

Verb

Example sentences

1. Our plans dovetail well with the school's goals.
2. The two parts dovetail to form a strong joint.
3. Her experience will dovetail with the needs of the job.

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#311

dupe

Verb/noun

Example sentences

1. The dishonest seller tried to dupe customers.
2. Do not let false promises dupe you.
3. He was easy to dupe because he trusted everyone.

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#312

duplicity

Noun

Example sentences

1. Her duplicity became clear when the secret letters were found.
2. The deal failed because of his duplicity.
3. The novel is full of lies and duplicity.

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#313

duress

Noun

Example sentences

1. He signed the paper under duress.
2. A promise made under duress may not be valid.
3. She said the confession was obtained through duress.

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#314

ebullient

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Her ebullient personality filled the room with energy.
2. The fans were ebullient after the victory.
3. He gave an ebullient welcome to the visitors.

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#315

eccentric

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The eccentric inventor wore two different shoes.
2. Her eccentric habits amused her neighbors.
3. The house has an eccentric design with round windows.

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#316

eclectic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Her music collection is eclectic and includes many styles.
2. The restaurant serves an eclectic mix of dishes.
3. He has eclectic interests, from science to painting.

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#317

economical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The small car is economical and uses little fuel.
2. Cooking at home is more economical than eating out.
3. She found an economical way to repair the roof.

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#318

edifying

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
2. We had an edifying conversation about history.
3. The teacher shared an edifying story about honesty.

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#319

effervescent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Her effervescent personality made everyone smile.
2. The drink was cold and effervescent.
3. He gave an effervescent performance on stage.

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#320

efficacious

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The treatment proved efficacious in reducing pain.
2. This method is simple and efficacious.
3. Researchers are testing whether the new drug is efficacious.

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