GRE Vocabulary — Group 7 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Oblique? A person who is new to and inexperienced in a particular activity or field. Not able to be seen through; by extension, difficult to understand or interpret. To make a harmful or serious situation less severe. Indirect or slanting, especially describing speech that avoids being straightforward.

2. Which definition matches Onerous? The lowest possible point of something, especially a situation or a person's fortunes. Done with great care and thoroughness, sparing no effort. Burdensome; requiring great effort and difficult to bear. Indirect or slanting, especially describing speech that avoids being straightforward.

3. Which definition matches Nuance? To calm someone's anger or soothe hurt feelings, often with a concession. A small, subtle distinction in meaning, tone, or expression. A person who dislikes or distrusts people in general. Vague, unclear, or lacking any definite shape or form.

4. Which definition matches Nefarious? Stubbornly refusing to change one's mind or soften one's position. To ease the symptoms of a problem without curing its underlying cause. Done with great care and thoroughness, sparing no effort. Extremely wicked or villainous.

5. Which definition matches Morose? Extremely wicked or villainous. Showing off wealth or achievement in a way meant to impress or draw attention. Gloomy, sullen, and unwilling to be cheerful. To ease the symptoms of a problem without curing its underlying cause.

6. Which definition matches Nadir? Vague, unclear, or lacking any definite shape or form. Coolly unconcerned or casual, as if nothing could bother you. The lowest possible point of something, especially a situation or a person's fortunes. Stubbornly refusing to change one's mind or soften one's position.

7. Which definition matches Mercurial? Indirect or slanting, especially describing speech that avoids being straightforward. A person who dislikes or distrusts people in general. Done with great care and thoroughness, sparing no effort. Subject to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood.

8. Which definition matches Novice? Gloomy, sullen, and unwilling to be cheerful. A person who is new to and inexperienced in a particular activity or field. Subject to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood. Vague, unclear, or lacking any definite shape or form.

9. Which definition matches Obstinate? Subject to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood. To calm someone's anger or soothe hurt feelings, often with a concession. Stubbornly sticking to an opinion or course of action despite pressure to change. Not able to be seen through; by extension, difficult to understand or interpret.

10. Which definition matches Palliate? Subject to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood. Gloomy, sullen, and unwilling to be cheerful. To make a harmful or serious situation less severe. To ease the symptoms of a problem without curing its underlying cause.