GRE Vocabulary — Group 13 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Abscond? Refusing to change one's position or be persuaded, unyieldingly firm. Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered inappropriate or callous. A scarcity or lack of something needed. To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid detection.

2. Which definition matches Brazen? A feeling of distress or embarrassment caused by failure or disappointment. Bold and shameless in a way that shows no embarrassment about breaking rules or norms. To surrender or give in to a demand, typically after resistance. Extravagantly ornate, elaborate, or convoluted in style.

3. Which definition matches Abeyance? The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech. A harsh, jarring mixture of discordant sounds. A state of temporary suspension or inactivity before a matter is resolved. Respectful yielding to the judgment, wishes, or authority of another person.

4. Which definition matches Chagrin? To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid detection. To unfairly criticize or belittle someone's character or reputation. To persuade someone to do something through flattery or gentle, persistent coaxing. A feeling of distress or embarrassment caused by failure or disappointment.

5. Which definition matches Dearth? An act or utterance that shows contempt or irreverence for something considered sacred. To persuade someone to do something through flattery or gentle, persistent coaxing. A scarcity or lack of something needed. The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech.

6. Which definition matches Approbation? Official or formal approval, often accompanied by praise. To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid detection. Having knowledge or awareness of something. Bold and shameless in a way that shows no embarrassment about breaking rules or norms.

7. Which definition matches Candor? Emotionally distant or reserved, keeping oneself apart from others. Extravagantly ornate, elaborate, or convoluted in style. The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech. Bold and shameless in a way that shows no embarrassment about breaking rules or norms.

8. Which definition matches Admonish? Having knowledge or awareness of something. Having or claiming to have the ability to perceive things beyond normal senses, especially future events. To caution or reprimand someone firmly but not harshly. A persistent source of trouble, ruin, or annoyance.

9. Which definition matches Debilitate? Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered inappropriate or callous. To make someone or something significantly weaker, often over time. To surrender or give in to a demand, typically after resistance. Refusing to change one's position or be persuaded, unyieldingly firm.

10. Which definition matches Abate? A feeling of distress or embarrassment caused by failure or disappointment. Official or formal approval, often accompanied by praise. To unfairly criticize or belittle someone's character or reputation. To decrease gradually in force or intensity.