GRE Vocabulary — Group 9 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Salient? Deserving of strong criticism or blame because it is morally wrong. Not genuine or authentic, and often meant to deceive by appearing legitimate. To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. Standing out as the most noticeable or important feature of something.

2. Which definition matches Sardonic? Extremely careful and thorough about doing what is right, down to the smallest detail. To think about something slowly and carefully over a long period of time. Unable to stay calm or still, especially out of impatience or resistance to being controlled. Mocking or scornful in a dry, biting way, often through sarcasm.

3. Which definition matches Stringent? Enduring hardship or pain without complaining or showing much emotion. Strict and rigorously enforced, leaving little room for exception. Not genuine or authentic, and often meant to deceive by appearing legitimate. Standing out as the most noticeable or important feature of something.

4. Which definition matches Stalwart? Cheerfully confident and optimistic that things will turn out well. Unable to stay calm or still, especially out of impatience or resistance to being controlled. To officially cancel or take back a law, decision, or agreement. Loyal, dependable, and firm in one's support, especially under pressure.

5. Which definition matches Sanguine? Standing out as the most noticeable or important feature of something. Cheerfully confident and optimistic that things will turn out well. Not genuine or authentic, and often meant to deceive by appearing legitimate. So distasteful or offensive that it provokes strong dislike or disgust.

6. Which definition matches Scrupulous? To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. Extremely careful and thorough about doing what is right, down to the smallest detail. Cheerfully confident and optimistic that things will turn out well. Excessively greedy and aggressive in grabbing for money, resources, or power.

7. Which definition matches Renege? Acting as though one is morally superior to others in a way that feels fake or hypocritical. To go back on a promise, deal, or commitment one had previously agreed to. Loyal, dependable, and firm in one's support, especially under pressure. Unable to stay calm or still, especially out of impatience or resistance to being controlled.

8. Which definition matches Reprehensible? Deserving of strong criticism or blame because it is morally wrong. Necessary or required for a particular purpose. Stubbornly resistant to control, discipline, or treatment. Enduring hardship or pain without complaining or showing much emotion.

9. Which definition matches Spurious? Unable to stay calm or still, especially out of impatience or resistance to being controlled. Extremely careful and thorough about doing what is right, down to the smallest detail. So distasteful or offensive that it provokes strong dislike or disgust. Not genuine or authentic, and often meant to deceive by appearing legitimate.

10. Which definition matches Sanctimonious? Stubbornly resistant to control, discipline, or treatment. Unable to stay calm or still, especially out of impatience or resistance to being controlled. Completely filled or generously supplied with something. Acting as though one is morally superior to others in a way that feels fake or hypocritical.