GRE Vocabulary — Group 4

Stating opinions as if they were unquestionably true, without allowing for debate.

Overflowing with enthusiasm, energy, and high spirits.

Made up of a wide variety of styles, ideas, or sources combined together.

Shocking boldness or disrespectful nerve.

Shockingly and obviously bad or wrong.

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

To drain someone of energy, vitality, or strength.

Mysterious and difficult to interpret or fully understand.

A state of mental calmness and composure, especially under pressure or stress.

To use vague or ambiguous language deliberately in order to avoid committing to a clear position.

Showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from serious study and reading.

Understood by or intended for only a small group with specialized knowledge.

Joking about something, especially in a way that is inappropriate for the moment.

Based on a mistaken belief or flawed reasoning; logically unsound.

Extremely attentive to detail and difficult to please; excessively careful and particular.

Silly and pointless in a self-satisfied, unaware way.

Showing intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

Conspicuously and shockingly obvious, especially in doing something wrong.

Happening by lucky chance rather than by design or planning.

Careful and economical in spending money or using resources.

Done secretly or slyly to avoid being noticed.

Talking excessively, especially about unimportant or trivial things.

Using extravagant, pompous language meant to impress rather than communicate clearly.

Done or given without any real justification or necessity; uncalled for.

Fond of company; sociable and enjoying the presence of others.