GRE Vocabulary — Group 8

Extremely reluctant to spend money; excessively frugal.

A small or insufficient amount of something.

Overly concerned with minor details or rules, especially in a way meant to show off knowledge.

A strong, recurring liking or inclination for something.

Done with minimal care or effort, as a routine formality rather than genuine engagement.

Causing gradual, often unnoticed harm; insidiously destructive.

Having sharp insight and good judgment; quick to notice what others miss.

Spreading through and present in every part of something.

Calm, unemotional, and slow to react, even under stress.

To reduce someone's anger by offering a soothing gesture or concession.

A stale, overused remark presented as though it were a fresh insight.

An excessive or overwhelming abundance of something.

Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment.

Showing unusually advanced ability or maturity at a young age.

Remarkably great in size, extent, or ability.

Eager to argue or fight; combative by nature.

A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed.

Habitually complaining in a whiny, irritable way.

Pursuing an idealistic, impractical goal with little regard for whether it can actually be achieved.

A brief, uneasy feeling of doubt about whether an action is the right thing to do.

Stubbornly defiant of authority or guidance and resistant to being controlled or corrected.

Inclined to stay quiet and keep one's thoughts, feelings, or plans to oneself.

To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding.

Filled with deep, lingering bitterness or hostility.

A brief delay or temporary relief from something difficult or unpleasant, especially a punishment.