jasmine Posted May 2, 2002 Share Posted May 2, 2002 1. ABANDON v. to give up something; desert; forsake. 2. ABASE v. to humiliate; degrade; lower. 3. ABATE v. to lessen subside; decrease. 4. ABDICATE v. to give up power; relinquish responsibility. 5. ABET v. to encourage a crone; to incite. 6. ABHOR v. to hate; loathe; detest; shun 7. ABHORRENT adj. disgusting; repugnant; repellent 8. ABILITY n. the capacity to do something; skill; competence. 9. ABJECT adj. wretched; miserable; base. 10. ABRIDGE v. to condense; shorten. 11. ABRUPT adj unexpectedly sudden; discontinuous; curt; brusque. 12. ABSOLUTE adj unlimited; perfect; not to be doubted 13. ABSOLVE v. to pardon; release from an obligation. 14. ABSORBED adj preoccupied; engrossed; assimilated. 1S. ABSTAIN v. to refrain from doing something; hold back 16. ABSTRACT adj theoretical; not concrete; non-representational 17. ABSURD adj. contrary to common sense; ridiculous; foolish; farcical 18. ABUNDANT adj. plentiful; more than sufficient; copious. 19. ABYSMAL adj. immeasurably deep or bad; extreme. 20. ABYSS n. a bottomless pit; immeasurable depth; chasm 21 ACCELERATE v. to speed up; cause to happen more quickly. 22 ACCENTUATE v. to emphasize; stress; accent 23. ACCESSIBLE adj. approachable; open to outsiders. 24. ACCESSORY n. a supplement; added part; aider of a crime. 25. ACCIDENTAL adj. occurring unexpectedly or by chance. 26. ACCLAIM v. to applaud; proclaim with app royal; praise 27. ACCOMMODATION n. an adaptation; compromise; lodging. 28. ACCOMPLICE n. a partner in a crime; an accessory. 29. ACCOUNTABLE adj. answerable; responsible; liable. 30. ACCUMULATE v. to coiled; amass; increase in amount 31. ACCURATE adj. correct; true 32. ACKNOWLEDGE v to admit the truth of; recognize; certify. 33. ACQUAINTANCE n. someone known slightly; personal knowledge 34. ACQUIESCE v. to passively comply; consent; submit 35. ACROBATICS n. gymnastics; tumbling; a show of agility~ 36. ACRONYM n. a word formed from the initial letters of a name. 37. ACTIVITY n. movement; an event or function~ 38. ACUTE adj perceptive; sharp. 39. ADAMANT adj unyielding; inflexible; firm 40. ADAPTATION n. an alteration; change; adjustment; modification 41. ADDITIONAL adj. added; extra; supplemental 42. ADEPT adj highly skilled; proficient; capable. 43. ADEQUATE adj. sufficient; suitable; barely satisfactory. 44. ADJACENT adj. close to; next to; adjoining. 45. ADJUSTABLE adj. adaptable; conformable; moveable. 46. ADMINISTER v. to direct; manage; be in charge of 47. ADMIRE v. to esteem; respect; approve. 48. ADMONISH v. to counsel against; wane; caution; reprove. 49. ADOPT v. to take in a child or idea as one’s own. 50. ADORE v. to revere; worship; love. 51. ADROIT adj. skillful; dexterous; adept 52. ADULATION n. excessive praise. 53. ADVENTURESOME adj. inclined to take risks; daring. 54. ADVERSARY n. opponent; enemy. 55. ADVISORY adj. consultative; giving advice. 56. ADVOCATE v. to recommend; support; plead in favor of 57. AESTHETIC/ESTHETIC adj. concerning beauty or taste; artistic. 58. AFFINITY n. attraction; kinship. 59. AFFLICT v. to torment; cause to suffer; distress. 60. AFFLICTION n. pain; suffering; a cause of suffering or distress. 61. AFFLUENT adj. wealthy; rich; opulent; abundant 62. AFFRONT n. an insult 63. AGGRANDIZE v. to enlarge 64. AGGRAVATE v. to make worse; annoy; intensify 65. AGGREGATE n. an assemblage; total amount 66. AGORESSIVE adj. hostile; vigorous; assertive; militant. 67. AGILITY n. nimbleness; quickness 68. AGITATE v. to excite; arouse interest in; upset 69. AGRARIAN adj. pertaining to the land; agricultural; rural 70. AGREEABLE adj. pleasing; comfortable; consenting; amiable 71. AILMENT n. an illness; a physical or menial disorder. 72. AJAR adj. partly open; not harmonious 73. AKIN adj. related; similar; analogous 74. ALERT adj. attentive; watchful; mentally responsive. 75. ALIEN adj. foreign; different; strange. 76. ALIENATE v. to turn away from, estrange; repel; make unfriendly. 77. ALLAY v. to calm reduce the intensity of 78. ALLEVIATE v. to relieve; lessen. 79. ALLOCATE v. to apportion; assign; set aside 8O. ALLOWANCE n. an allotment or provision; margin; acceptance 81. ALLUDE v. to refer to indirectly. 82. ALLURING adj. enticing; tempting; charming. 83. ALOOF adj. reserved; indifferent; distant 84. ALTER v. to change; modify; adjust 85. ALTERCATION n. noisy quarrel; vehement dispute. 86. ALTERNATE v. to take turns or switch off interchange regularly. 87. ALTERNATIVE n. a choice; another possibility. 88. AMASS v. to collect; gather; accumulate. 89. AMATEUR n. a nonprofessiona1; unskilled person. 90. AMAZE v. to surprise; astonish; fill with wonder. 91. AMBIENCE/AMBIANCE n. surrounding atmosphere. 92. AMBIGUOUS adj. unclear; open to different interpretations; vague. 93. AMBITION n. desire for power or distinction; aspiration. 94. AMBIVALENCE n. having mixed feelings; indecision. 95. AMBLE v. to walk leisurely. 96. AMENABLE adj. tradable; submissive; obedient 97. AMICABLE adj. friendly. 98. AMNESIA n. loss of memory from injury or illness. 99. AMORPHOUS adj. shapeless~ 100. AMPLE adj. abundant; large; sufficient; plenty. 101. AMPLIFY v. to enlarge; make more important; exaggerate. 102. AMUSING adj. entertaining; pleasing; humorous; facetious. 103. ANALOGOUS adj. similar; corresponding; comparable. 104. ANARCHY n. absence of government 105. ANCESTOR n. someone you are descended from, forefather. 106. ANCIENT adj. very old; existing long ago. 107. ANCILLARY adj. subordinate; auxiliary. 108. ANGUISH n. extreme pain; torment; regret 109. ANIMOSITY n. hatred; enmity 110. ANNEX v. to take control of 1ll. ANNOUNCE v. to proclaim, give notice of, declare. 112. ANOMALOUS adj. irregular; abnormal 113. ANTAGONISTIC adj. hostile; adverse; opposed 114. ANTECEDE v. logo before; precede. 115. ANTICIPATE v. to expect; foresee; realize ahead of time 116. ANTIQUATED adj. old-fashioned; outmoded. 117. ANTITHESIS n. direct opposite. 118. ANXIOUS adj. worried; uneasy; eager. 119. APATHY n. indifference; lack of emotion. 120. APERTURE n. an opening; orifice 121. APPALLING adj. horrifying; frightful; shocking. 122. APPEAL v. to request urgently; be attractive or interesting. 123. APPEASE v. to placate; soothe; pacify 124. APPEND v. to add as a supplement; attach. 125. APPLAUD v. to clap; express approval; praise. 126. APPOINTMENT n. a position or assignment; arranged meeting; rendezvous. 127. APPRAISAL n. an estimate of value; an evaluation, assessment 128. APPREHENSION n. dread; understanding. 129. APPRISE v. to inform 130. APPROPRIATE adj. suitable; proper; fitting. 131. APPROXIMATELY adv. nearly; almost; about 132. AQUEOUS adj. watery; formed by water. 133. ARBITRARY adj. determined by whim; despotic. 134. ARBITRATE v. to judge; decide a dispute. 135. ARCHAIC adj. no longer in use; antiquated 136. ARCHETYPE n. original model; prototype. 137. ARCHIVES n. repository for records; public records, historical documents. 138. ARDENT adj. intense; fervent; zealous; passionate& 139. ARDUOUS adj. strenuous; wearisome; difficult 140. ARGUMENTATIVE adj. disposed to agree; disputatious; contentious. 141. ARID .adj. dry; lacking moisture; lifeless; uninteresting. 142. AROMA n. a fragrance; agreeable odor. 143. AROUSE v. to excite; awaken; stimulate; provoke; kindle. 144. ARRANGE v. to put in order; settle; plan 145. ARREST v. to take to jail; to seize; stop; prevent 146. ARROGANT adj. overly proud; haughty. 147. ARTICLE n. a separate item; a non-fictional literary piece. 148. ARTICULATE adj. able to speak; dearly and distinctly expressed 149. ARTIST n. someone who creates art or beautiful things. 150. ASCENDANT adj. rising; dominant 151. ASCRIBE v. to attribute; assign. 152. ASHAMED adj. feeling guilt or shame 153. ASPIRATION n. ambition; desire; an ambitious goal; yearning. 154. ASSAULT v. to attack; abuse. 155. ASSEMBLE v. bring together; congregate; gather; fit together. 156. ASSENT v. to approve; concur; express agreement 157. ASSERT v. to declare; affirm; express oneself firmly. 158. ASSET n. something advantageous or valuable 159. ASSIMILATE v. to absorb; take in; incorporate; adapt. 160. ASSISTANT n. one that assist; a helper; aide. 161. ASSOCIATE v. to link together; join in a relationship. 162. ASSORTMENT n. a collection of varied things; diversified group. 163. ASSUAGE v. to ease; pacify; relieve; lessen; soothe. 164. ASSURE v. to give confidence to; convince; to make certain. 165. ASTOUND v. to astonish; amaze; surprise. 166. ASTRAY adv. away from the proper path; wrong. 167. ASTUTE adj. keen; shrewd 168. ATHEISM n. denial of the existence of God 169. ATMOSPHERE n. the air; the surrounding environment or mood 170. ATROPHY v. to waste away. 171. ATTEMPT v. to make an effort; try; undertake. 172. ARREST v. to affirm; to testify on behalf of 173. ATTRACTION n. something that attracts; charm; allure. 174. AUDACIOUS adj. bold reckless 175. AUDIBLE adj capable of being heard 176. AUDIENCE n. spectators; those who rea4 see or hear a work. 177. AUGMENT v. to increase; make larger. 178. AUGUST adj. awe inspiring; imposing. 179. AUSTERE adj. severe; morally strict; simple and unadorned. 180. AUTHORIZE v. to give legal power; to approve; sanction 181. AUTOCRAT n. domineering person; despot 182. AUTOMATIC adj. following naturally; habitual; self-moving 183. AUTONOMOUS adj. independent; self-contained; self-governing. 184. AVARICE n. greed; cupidity. 185. AVERSION n. intense dislike; repulsion. 186. AVID adj. eager; enthusiastic 187. AVOW v. to confess; declare openly. 188. AWE n. wonder or admiration mixed with fear. 189. AWFUL adj. extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible; appalling. 190. AWKWARD adj. clumsy; ungraceful; embarrassing. 191. AXIOM n. maxim; universal truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuongled Posted May 3, 2002 Share Posted May 3, 2002 Ooops.. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahul_k84 Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Hey, thanks a lot for that list. It will really be helpful for all of us. Are you going to post similar lists? I will be thankful to you. Or else, if that doesn't suit you, will you please tell me the source of these lists----from some website or any book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryF Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Hey, Jasmine? I was wondering if there's a way to get the rest of that wonderful vocabulary list you posted. It's a wonderful tool for my students. If you have it, could you email it to me? By the way, do you know if there's some similar info on the Michigan exams (ECPE) like sample tests somewhere? Thanks Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pregupta Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 you can find the complete GMAT wordlist at http://www.moskalyuk.com/edu/gmat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhavi Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 hi Is there any site that offers the wordlist along with the pronunciation of the words? please inform me if there is any such site. thank you madhavi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymh133024608 Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 hello, you can try the sites like that: http://www.freevocabulary.com/ http://www.wayabroad.com/chinese/homepage/3_words/toefl_4000/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
said Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Originally posted by jasmine 1. ABANDON v. to give up something; desert; forsake. 2. ABASE v. to humiliate; degrade; lower. 3. ABATE v. to lessen subside; decrease. 4. ABDICATE v. to give up power; relinquish responsibility. 5. ABET v. to encourage a crone; to incite. 6. ABHOR v. to hate; loathe; detest; shun 7. ABHORRENT adj. disgusting; repugnant; repellent 8. ABILITY n. the capacity to do something; skill; competence. 9. ABJECT adj. wretched; miserable; base. 10. ABRIDGE v. to condense; shorten. 11. ABRUPT adj unexpectedly sudden; discontinuous; curt; brusque. 12. ABSOLUTE adj unlimited; perfect; not to be doubted 13. ABSOLVE v. to pardon; release from an obligation. 14. ABSORBED adj preoccupied; engrossed; assimilated. 1S. ABSTAIN v. to refrain from doing something; hold back 16. ABSTRACT adj theoretical; not concrete; non-representational 17. ABSURD adj. contrary to common sense; ridiculous; foolish; farcical 18. ABUNDANT adj. plentiful; more than sufficient; copious. 19. ABYSMAL adj. immeasurably deep or bad; extreme. 20. ABYSS n. a bottomless pit; immeasurable depth; chasm 21 ACCELERATE v. to speed up; cause to happen more quickly. 22 ACCENTUATE v. to emphasize; stress; accent 23. ACCESSIBLE adj. approachable; open to outsiders. 24. ACCESSORY n. a supplement; added part; aider of a crime. 25. ACCIDENTAL adj. occurring unexpectedly or by chance. 26. ACCLAIM v. to applaud; proclaim with app royal; praise 27. ACCOMMODATION n. an adaptation; compromise; lodging. 28. ACCOMPLICE n. a partner in a crime; an accessory. 29. ACCOUNTABLE adj. answerable; responsible; liable. 30. ACCUMULATE v. to coiled; amass; increase in amount 31. ACCURATE adj. correct; true 32. ACKNOWLEDGE v to admit the truth of; recognize; certify. 33. ACQUAINTANCE n. someone known slightly; personal knowledge 34. ACQUIESCE v. to passively comply; consent; submit 35. ACROBATICS n. gymnastics; tumbling; a show of agility~ 36. ACRONYM n. a word formed from the initial letters of a name. 37. ACTIVITY n. movement; an event or function~ 38. ACUTE adj perceptive; sharp. 39. ADAMANT adj unyielding; inflexible; firm 40. ADAPTATION n. an alteration; change; adjustment; modification 41. ADDITIONAL adj. added; extra; supplemental 42. ADEPT adj highly skilled; proficient; capable. 43. ADEQUATE adj. sufficient; suitable; barely satisfactory. 44. ADJACENT adj. close to; next to; adjoining. 45. ADJUSTABLE adj. adaptable; conformable; moveable. 46. ADMINISTER v. to direct; manage; be in charge of 47. ADMIRE v. to esteem; respect; approve. 48. ADMONISH v. to counsel against; wane; caution; reprove. 49. ADOPT v. to take in a child or idea as one’s own. 50. ADORE v. to revere; worship; love. 51. ADROIT adj. skillful; dexterous; adept 52. ADULATION n. excessive praise. 53. ADVENTURESOME adj. inclined to take risks; daring. 54. ADVERSARY n. opponent; enemy. 55. ADVISORY adj. consultative; giving advice. 56. ADVOCATE v. to recommend; support; plead in favor of 57. AESTHETIC/ESTHETIC adj. concerning beauty or taste; artistic. 58. AFFINITY n. attraction; kinship. 59. AFFLICT v. to torment; cause to suffer; distress. 60. AFFLICTION n. pain; suffering; a cause of suffering or distress. 61. AFFLUENT adj. wealthy; rich; opulent; abundant 62. AFFRONT n. an insult 63. AGGRANDIZE v. to enlarge 64. AGGRAVATE v. to make worse; annoy; intensify 65. AGGREGATE n. an assemblage; total amount 66. AGORESSIVE adj. hostile; vigorous; assertive; militant. 67. AGILITY n. nimbleness; quickness 68. AGITATE v. to excite; arouse interest in; upset 69. AGRARIAN adj. pertaining to the land; agricultural; rural 70. AGREEABLE adj. pleasing; comfortable; consenting; amiable 71. AILMENT n. an illness; a physical or menial disorder. 72. AJAR adj. partly open; not harmonious 73. AKIN adj. related; similar; analogous 74. ALERT adj. attentive; watchful; mentally responsive. 75. ALIEN adj. foreign; different; strange. 76. ALIENATE v. to turn away from, estrange; repel; make unfriendly. 77. ALLAY v. to calm reduce the intensity of 78. ALLEVIATE v. to relieve; lessen. 79. ALLOCATE v. to apportion; assign; set aside 8O. ALLOWANCE n. an allotment or provision; margin; acceptance 81. ALLUDE v. to refer to indirectly. 82. ALLURING adj. enticing; tempting; charming. 83. ALOOF adj. reserved; indifferent; distant 84. ALTER v. to change; modify; adjust 85. ALTERCATION n. noisy quarrel; vehement dispute. 86. ALTERNATE v. to take turns or switch off interchange regularly. 87. ALTERNATIVE n. a choice; another possibility. 88. AMASS v. to collect; gather; accumulate. 89. AMATEUR n. a nonprofessiona1; unskilled person. 90. AMAZE v. to surprise; astonish; fill with wonder. 91. AMBIENCE/AMBIANCE n. surrounding atmosphere. 92. AMBIGUOUS adj. unclear; open to different interpretations; vague. 93. AMBITION n. desire for power or distinction; aspiration. 94. AMBIVALENCE n. having mixed feelings; indecision. 95. AMBLE v. to walk leisurely. 96. AMENABLE adj. tradable; submissive; obedient 97. AMICABLE adj. friendly. 98. AMNESIA n. loss of memory from injury or illness. 99. AMORPHOUS adj. shapeless~ 100. AMPLE adj. abundant; large; sufficient; plenty. 101. AMPLIFY v. to enlarge; make more important; exaggerate. 102. AMUSING adj. entertaining; pleasing; humorous; facetious. 103. ANALOGOUS adj. similar; corresponding; comparable. 104. ANARCHY n. absence of government 105. ANCESTOR n. someone you are descended from, forefather. 106. ANCIENT adj. very old; existing long ago. 107. ANCILLARY adj. subordinate; auxiliary. 108. ANGUISH n. extreme pain; torment; regret 109. ANIMOSITY n. hatred; enmity 110. ANNEX v. to take control of 1ll. ANNOUNCE v. to proclaim, give notice of, declare. 112. ANOMALOUS adj. irregular; abnormal 113. ANTAGONISTIC adj. hostile; adverse; opposed 114. ANTECEDE v. logo before; precede. 115. ANTICIPATE v. to expect; foresee; realize ahead of time 116. ANTIQUATED adj. old-fashioned; outmoded. 117. ANTITHESIS n. direct opposite. 118. ANXIOUS adj. worried; uneasy; eager. 119. APATHY n. indifference; lack of emotion. 120. APERTURE n. an opening; orifice 121. APPALLING adj. horrifying; frightful; shocking. 122. APPEAL v. to request urgently; be attractive or interesting. 123. APPEASE v. to placate; soothe; pacify 124. APPEND v. to add as a supplement; attach. 125. APPLAUD v. to clap; express approval; praise. 126. APPOINTMENT n. a position or assignment; arranged meeting; rendezvous. 127. APPRAISAL n. an estimate of value; an evaluation, assessment 128. APPREHENSION n. dread; understanding. 129. APPRISE v. to inform 130. APPROPRIATE adj. suitable; proper; fitting. 131. APPROXIMATELY adv. nearly; almost; about 132. AQUEOUS adj. watery; formed by water. 133. ARBITRARY adj. determined by whim; despotic. 134. ARBITRATE v. to judge; decide a dispute. 135. ARCHAIC adj. no longer in use; antiquated 136. ARCHETYPE n. original model; prototype. 137. ARCHIVES n. repository for records; public records, historical documents. 138. ARDENT adj. intense; fervent; zealous; passionate& 139. ARDUOUS adj. strenuous; wearisome; difficult 140. ARGUMENTATIVE adj. disposed to agree; disputatious; contentious. 141. ARID .adj. dry; lacking moisture; lifeless; uninteresting. 142. AROMA n. a fragrance; agreeable odor. 143. AROUSE v. to excite; awaken; stimulate; provoke; kindle. 144. ARRANGE v. to put in order; settle; plan 145. ARREST v. to take to jail; to seize; stop; prevent 146. ARROGANT adj. overly proud; haughty. 147. ARTICLE n. a separate item; a non-fictional literary piece. 148. ARTICULATE adj. able to speak; dearly and distinctly expressed 149. ARTIST n. someone who creates art or beautiful things. 150. ASCENDANT adj. rising; dominant 151. ASCRIBE v. to attribute; assign. 152. ASHAMED adj. feeling guilt or shame 153. ASPIRATION n. ambition; desire; an ambitious goal; yearning. 154. ASSAULT v. to attack; abuse. 155. ASSEMBLE v. bring together; congregate; gather; fit together. 156. ASSENT v. to approve; concur; express agreement 157. ASSERT v. to declare; affirm; express oneself firmly. 158. ASSET n. something advantageous or valuable 159. ASSIMILATE v. to absorb; take in; incorporate; adapt. 160. ASSISTANT n. one that assist; a helper; aide. 161. ASSOCIATE v. to link together; join in a relationship. 162. ASSORTMENT n. a collection of varied things; diversified group. 163. ASSUAGE v. to ease; pacify; relieve; lessen; soothe. 164. ASSURE v. to give confidence to; convince; to make certain. 165. ASTOUND v. to astonish; amaze; surprise. 166. ASTRAY adv. away from the proper path; wrong. 167. ASTUTE adj. keen; shrewd 168. ATHEISM n. denial of the existence of God 169. ATMOSPHERE n. the air; the surrounding environment or mood 170. ATROPHY v. to waste away. 171. ATTEMPT v. to make an effort; try; undertake. 172. ARREST v. to affirm; to testify on behalf of 173. ATTRACTION n. something that attracts; charm; allure. 174. AUDACIOUS adj. bold reckless 175. AUDIBLE adj capable of being heard 176. AUDIENCE n. spectators; those who rea4 see or hear a work. 177. AUGMENT v. to increase; make larger. 178. AUGUST adj. awe inspiring; imposing. 179. AUSTERE adj. severe; morally strict; simple and unadorned. 180. AUTHORIZE v. to give legal power; to approve; sanction 181. AUTOCRAT n. domineering person; despot 182. AUTOMATIC adj. following naturally; habitual; self-moving 183. AUTONOMOUS adj. independent; self-contained; self-governing. 184. AVARICE n. greed; cupidity. 185. AVERSION n. intense dislike; repulsion. 186. AVID adj. eager; enthusiastic 187. AVOW v. to confess; declare openly. 188. AWE n. wonder or admiration mixed with fear. 189. AWFUL adj. extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible; appalling. 190. AWKWARD adj. clumsy; ungraceful; embarrassing. 191. AXIOM n. maxim; universal truth :):):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.