GRE Vocabulary — Group 14 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Fecund? Likely to change opinions or loyalty without warning or good reason. Highly fertile or productive, capable of generating abundant results or offspring. Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. Lacking a plan or purpose, moving randomly from one thing to another.

2. Which definition matches Diatribe? To instruct or improve someone, especially in a moral or intellectual sense. A forceful, bitter verbal attack against someone or something. Feeling deeply discouraged and without hope. A formal expression of high praise.

3. Which definition matches Fickle? Impressively large in scope, or overblown and pretentiously grand. Showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness toward something that deserves respect. Likely to change opinions or loyalty without warning or good reason. Arrived at without due care or effort, superficially easy or simplistic.

4. Which definition matches Germane? Relevant and appropriate to the matter being discussed. Showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness toward something that deserves respect. Lacking a plan or purpose, moving randomly from one thing to another. To make something clear by explaining it in detail.

5. Which definition matches Flippant? Speaking or spoken fluently but in a way that suggests insincerity or a lack of real thought. Arrived at without due care or effort, superficially easy or simplistic. Showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness toward something that deserves respect. Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

6. Which definition matches Glib? Speaking or spoken fluently but in a way that suggests insincerity or a lack of real thought. To instruct or improve someone, especially in a moral or intellectual sense. Behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way that departs from common habits. Arrived at without due care or effort, superficially easy or simplistic.

7. Which definition matches Facile? Relevant and appropriate to the matter being discussed. Having a softening or soothing effect, especially on skin or on tension. Speaking or spoken fluently but in a way that suggests insincerity or a lack of real thought. Arrived at without due care or effort, superficially easy or simplistic.

8. Which definition matches Emollient? Excessive pride or self-confidence, especially of a kind that leads to a downfall. Having a softening or soothing effect, especially on skin or on tension. Highly fertile or productive, capable of generating abundant results or offspring. A mournful poem or song written as a tribute to someone who has died.

9. Which definition matches Galvanize? Highly fertile or productive, capable of generating abundant results or offspring. Likely to change opinions or loyalty without warning or good reason. To shock or excite someone into taking action. Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

10. Which definition matches Fetter? Impressively large in scope, or overblown and pretentiously grand. Speaking or spoken fluently but in a way that suggests insincerity or a lack of real thought. Highly fertile or productive, capable of generating abundant results or offspring. To restrain or restrict someone's freedom or actions.