GRE Vocabulary — Group 10 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Torpor? Easily frightened, showing fear or a lack of confidence in the face of a challenge. A state of mental or physical sluggishness and lack of energy or activity. Equivalent in effect or value to something else, even if not identical in form. Habitually saying very little, often coming across as reserved or unfriendly.

2. Which definition matches Taciturn? Fierce, aggressive, and quick to argue or fight. Habitually saying very little, often coming across as reserved or unfriendly. A version of something so distorted or poorly done that it mocks or betrays the real thing. A person who flatters someone powerful purely to gain favor or advantage.

3. Which definition matches Tantamount? To officially approve or authorize an action -- confusingly, the related noun can also mean a penalty imposed for breaking a rule. Expressed clearly in very few words, with nothing unnecessary included. Equivalent in effect or value to something else, even if not identical in form. Bold, reckless confidence that ignores danger or the risk of failure.

4. Which definition matches Tractable? A version of something so distorted or poorly done that it mocks or betrays the real thing. So thin, weak, or flimsy that it could easily fail or break under pressure. More than what is needed, to the point of being unnecessary or excessive. Easy to control, manage, or guide because of a cooperative nature.

5. Which definition matches Tenacious? A state of mental or physical sluggishness and lack of energy or activity. More than what is needed, to the point of being unnecessary or excessive. Easily frightened, showing fear or a lack of confidence in the face of a challenge. Holding firmly to a goal, belief, or grip and refusing to let go despite difficulty.

6. Which definition matches Sycophant? Holding firmly to a goal, belief, or grip and refusing to let go despite difficulty. A person who flatters someone powerful purely to gain favor or advantage. A feeling of fear or nervous uncertainty about something about to happen. Appearing to be reasonable or true at first glance, but actually false or misleading.

7. Which definition matches Tenuous? Lasting only a short time before passing or moving on. Appearing to be reasonable or true at first glance, but actually false or misleading. A feeling of fear or nervous uncertainty about something about to happen. So thin, weak, or flimsy that it could easily fail or break under pressure.

8. Which definition matches Sublime? So excellent, beautiful, or grand that it inspires awe. A version of something so distorted or poorly done that it mocks or betrays the real thing. Fierce, aggressive, and quick to argue or fight. Easy to control, manage, or guide because of a cooperative nature.

9. Which definition matches Truculent? So excellent, beautiful, or grand that it inspires awe. Lasting only a short time before passing or moving on. Equivalent in effect or value to something else, even if not identical in form. Fierce, aggressive, and quick to argue or fight.

10. Which definition matches Unequivocal? So thin, weak, or flimsy that it could easily fail or break under pressure. Holding firmly to a goal, belief, or grip and refusing to let go despite difficulty. Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or more than one interpretation. A version of something so distorted or poorly done that it mocks or betrays the real thing.