GRE Vocabulary — Group 8 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Quixotic? Causing gradual, often unnoticed harm; insidiously destructive. Pursuing an idealistic, impractical goal with little regard for whether it can actually be achieved. Inclined to stay quiet and keep one's thoughts, feelings, or plans to oneself. A small or insufficient amount of something.

2. Which definition matches Paucity? A brief delay or temporary relief from something difficult or unpleasant, especially a punishment. Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment. Calm, unemotional, and slow to react, even under stress. A small or insufficient amount of something.

3. Which definition matches Precocious? Showing unusually advanced ability or maturity at a young age. An excessive or overwhelming abundance of something. Stubbornly defiant of authority or guidance and resistant to being controlled or corrected. Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment.

4. Which definition matches Pugnacious? Eager to argue or fight; combative by nature. Remarkably great in size, extent, or ability. To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. Causing gradual, often unnoticed harm; insidiously destructive.

5. Which definition matches Reprieve? A brief delay or temporary relief from something difficult or unpleasant, especially a punishment. Done with minimal care or effort, as a routine formality rather than genuine engagement. Remarkably great in size, extent, or ability. Spreading through and present in every part of something.

6. Which definition matches Parsimonious? A small or insufficient amount of something. A brief, uneasy feeling of doubt about whether an action is the right thing to do. Extremely reluctant to spend money; excessively frugal. Overly concerned with minor details or rules, especially in a way meant to show off knowledge.

7. Which definition matches Perspicacious? Having sharp insight and good judgment; quick to notice what others miss. Pursuing an idealistic, impractical goal with little regard for whether it can actually be achieved. Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment. A stale, overused remark presented as though it were a fresh insight.

8. Which definition matches Prodigious? Showing unusually advanced ability or maturity at a young age. Remarkably great in size, extent, or ability. Overly concerned with minor details or rules, especially in a way meant to show off knowledge. A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed.

9. Which definition matches Reticent? A small or insufficient amount of something. Showing unusually advanced ability or maturity at a young age. Spreading through and present in every part of something. Inclined to stay quiet and keep one's thoughts, feelings, or plans to oneself.

10. Which definition matches Phlegmatic? To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. Stubbornly defiant of authority or guidance and resistant to being controlled or corrected. Overly concerned with minor details or rules, especially in a way meant to show off knowledge. Calm, unemotional, and slow to react, even under stress.