GRE Vocabulary — Group 6 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Judicious? Showing sound, sensible judgment, especially in practical decisions. To fake or exaggerate illness in order to avoid work or duty. Present but hidden or undeveloped, not yet showing itself. Harmful or actively hostile to someone's interests or well-being.

2. Which definition matches Languid? A light, humorous treatment of a situation that might otherwise feel heavy or serious. Slow-moving and relaxed, lacking energy or urgency. Clear and easy to understand; also, clear-headed and coherent in thought. Present but hidden or undeveloped, not yet showing itself.

3. Which definition matches Largesse? Generous giving, especially of money or gifts, often from someone wealthy or powerful. A light, humorous treatment of a situation that might otherwise feel heavy or serious. Harmful or actively hostile to someone's interests or well-being. Showing sound, sensible judgment, especially in practical decisions.

4. Which definition matches Irascible? Habitually dishonest; prone to lying. A light, humorous treatment of a situation that might otherwise feel heavy or serious. Present but hidden or undeveloped, not yet showing itself. Easily provoked to anger; quick-tempered.

5. Which definition matches Jocular? Refusing to compromise or change one's position, even under pressure. Narrow-minded as a result of isolation, and unwilling to consider outside ideas or people. Fond of joking around; playfully humorous in manner. Present but hidden or undeveloped, not yet showing itself.

6. Which definition matches Innocuous? To place two things side by side so that their differences or similarities become clear. An independent-minded person who breaks from convention rather than following the group. Slow-moving and relaxed, lacking energy or urgency. Harmless; unlikely to cause offense or damage.

7. Which definition matches Insular? Clear and easy to understand; also, clear-headed and coherent in thought. Generously forgiving or noble-spirited, especially toward a rival or someone with less power. Worn out and cynical from having too much experience with something, especially something unpleasant. Narrow-minded as a result of isolation, and unwilling to consider outside ideas or people.

8. Which definition matches Malinger? To fake or exaggerate illness in order to avoid work or duty. Fond of joking around; playfully humorous in manner. An independent-minded person who breaks from convention rather than following the group. Sluggish and lacking energy, often due to tiredness or illness.

9. Which definition matches Mendacious? Habitually dishonest; prone to lying. An independent-minded person who breaks from convention rather than following the group. To praise highly, especially in a formal or public way. Exaggeratedly or theatrically mournful, beyond what a situation calls for.

10. Which definition matches Magnanimous? Worn out and cynical from having too much experience with something, especially something unpleasant. Present but hidden or undeveloped, not yet showing itself. Easily provoked to anger; quick-tempered. Generously forgiving or noble-spirited, especially toward a rival or someone with less power.