GRE Vocabulary — Group 4 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Fortuitous? Happening by lucky chance rather than by design or planning. Silly and pointless in a self-satisfied, unaware way. A state of mental calmness and composure, especially under pressure or stress. Stating opinions as if they were unquestionably true, without allowing for debate.

2. Which definition matches Eclectic? Made up of a wide variety of styles, ideas, or sources combined together. Shockingly and obviously bad or wrong. Using extravagant, pompous language meant to impress rather than communicate clearly. Happening by lucky chance rather than by design or planning.

3. Which definition matches Fatuous? Done secretly or slyly to avoid being noticed. Silly and pointless in a self-satisfied, unaware way. Using extravagant, pompous language meant to impress rather than communicate clearly. Made up of a wide variety of styles, ideas, or sources combined together.

4. Which definition matches Equanimity? Joking about something, especially in a way that is inappropriate for the moment. A state of mental calmness and composure, especially under pressure or stress. Extremely attentive to detail and difficult to please; excessively careful and particular. To use vague or ambiguous language deliberately in order to avoid committing to a clear position.

5. Which definition matches Ebullient? Mysterious and difficult to interpret or fully understand. Talking excessively, especially about unimportant or trivial things. Overflowing with enthusiasm, energy, and high spirits. Done or given without any real justification or necessity; uncalled for.

6. Which definition matches Dogmatic? Talking excessively, especially about unimportant or trivial things. Stating opinions as if they were unquestionably true, without allowing for debate. Careful and economical in spending money or using resources. Mysterious and difficult to interpret or fully understand.

7. Which definition matches Egregious? Talking excessively, especially about unimportant or trivial things. Conspicuously and shockingly obvious, especially in doing something wrong. Careful and economical in spending money or using resources. Shockingly and obviously bad or wrong.

8. Which definition matches Grandiloquent? Based on a mistaken belief or flawed reasoning; logically unsound. Using extravagant, pompous language meant to impress rather than communicate clearly. Mysterious and difficult to interpret or fully understand. Careful and economical in spending money or using resources.

9. Which definition matches Esoteric? Conspicuously and shockingly obvious, especially in doing something wrong. Using extravagant, pompous language meant to impress rather than communicate clearly. Understood by or intended for only a small group with specialized knowledge. Made up of a wide variety of styles, ideas, or sources combined together.

10. Which definition matches Erudite? Fond of company; sociable and enjoying the presence of others. Showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from serious study and reading. To use vague or ambiguous language deliberately in order to avoid committing to a clear position. To drain someone of energy, vitality, or strength.