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Hi guys, I just took my test and scored 1210. Verbal-480 Quant-730 This forum really helped me to improve my score. therefore, I wanna thank every one involve in this forum. Also, The Dr Raju forum helped me alot too. So, You guys can also check this web site Dr Raju's Visual GRE I had two verbal section. The third section was verbal and i figured out that it was an experimental secation coz the reading passage was of different format i.e the sentence was highlighted in the passage. therefore i didn't bother to read the passage and guessed all the questions. Also, the last question was sentence completion and was totally odd. Also, you can check this website gre Flashcards Hope this will help thanks

These are the list of words from Dr. Raju website for Decemeber 08. There are some words repeated so please ignore it. Draconian- Exceedingly harsh; very sever e Drivel- to speak foolishly Panache – flamboyant problem Repertoire- The range or number of skills Asunder-into separate pieces or parts Meek- quiet, and ready to do what other people say Sang-froid- Coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances. Futility- The quality of having no useful result; uselessness. Muddle- To mix confusedly; jumble. Dire- disastrous, urgent, or terrible Lurk- To lie in wait, as in ambush Fathomable- capable of being sounded or measured for depth Accrue-To increase, accumulate, or come about as a result of growth Abrasion- The process of wearing down or rubbing away by means of friction. Bibulous- addicted to alcohol extort - obtain through intimidation ladle - a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle synergy- the potential ability for individuals or groups to be more successful working together than on their own manumit- to free from slavery afflatus - a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration truncate-shorten squall- A loud, harsh cry. miff - a state of irritation or annoyance chuckle- To laugh quietly or to oneself sunder- A division or separation. Oblivion-The condition or quality of being completely forgotten shirk-avoid (responsibility, work, etc.); malinger dismantle-to take apart piece by piece advent-arrival seep-pass slowly through small openings; ooze; trickle; N. seepage luscious-pleasing to taste or smell; delicious crass-stupid and insensitive;crude(rough and simple) devoid-empty;lacking genesis-beginning, origin Spleen- spitefulness or bad temper Solemn-Deeply earnest, serious, and sober. Glower- To stare angrily clamor - a loud harsh or strident noise Ogle-To stare Commend-To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend. Immaculate-clean Opulence-Wealth; affluence;profusion. Solitude-the state of being alone Gushing-behaving in an overenthusiastic manner Brevity- a short duration; brief time Judicious-Having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent Efface- To make indistinct as if by rubbing; rubbing Relinquished- To retire from; give up or abandon. affirmation - a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something Prejudice- bias Edifice- large building Nuance- A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, feeling, or tone; a gradation. Countenance -Support or approval, Appearance, especially the expression of the face. Obfuscate-to make confusing Perspicacious-keen discernment Mottle-To mark with spots or blotches of different shades or colors Buttress-A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement Garbled-jumbled and confused , mixed up Conundrum-a puzzling question or problem Resilience -The ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune; buoyancy;elasticity Mulish-Stubborn and intractable; recalcitrant. Gaunt -Thin and bony; angular Dust jacket-a removable paper cover used to protect a book Pertain-To have reference; relate, To be fitting or suitable Evoke -To summon or call forth Taut -Pulled or drawn tight; Kept in trim shape; neat and tidy. Effervesce- To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up Malaise - vague feeling of unease, illness, or depression; a complex of problems affecting a country, economy Ruminative- to reflect on over and over again Inept- awkward, clumsy, or incompetent Commotion- noisy disturbance Repudiate-to disown Consolidate - To unite into one system or whole; combine comprehend- get the meaning of something Peremptory- Putting an end to all debate or action Imbue- To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade Emulate- To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation Infuriate- To make furious; enrage Deplore- To feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn Ostracize-t o exclude from a group. Exacerbate-to make worse Thwart –to block Stymie-to block Vile-Loathsome; disgusting Entrench- to fix or establish firmly Intercede- To act as mediator in a dispute Eavesdrop- To listen secretly to the private conversation of others. Pliable- Easily bent or shaped;limber Insipid- dull and boring ; lacking flavor Minion- a slave-like follower or employee. Petitioner- one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors RATIOCINATION-the process of logical reasoning or rational thought Vista- a wide range of possibilities or future events Camouflage- Concealment by disguise or protective coloring. Ingratiating- Pleasing; agreeable Truce- a temporary agreement to stop fighting or quarrelling calcify - to change into a hard, stony condition, petrify unflappable- not easily upset Pellucid- extremely clear in style and meaning Venial- Easily excused or forgiven Gist- the main point or meaning of something: Levy- the imposition and collection of taxes, tariffs, or fines Nebulous-Cloudy, misty, or hazy Caveat-To qualify with a warning or clarification Glib - Showing little thought, preparation, or concern Profundity - Great depth Transitory -fleeting Capricious -unpredictable Trite - commonplace and unoriginal Flippancy-Talkative; voluble.; Marked by disrespectful levity or casualness Gravity -seriousness or importance Lassitude -physical or mental weariness Lofty - of majestic or imposing height Diatribe- harsh denunciation Blatant- Unpleasantly loud and noisy; Totally or offensively conspicuous or obtrusive Truncate-To shorten by or as if by cutting off Leaden-Listless; sluggish. Conjecture-guess Precariousness - Dangerously lacking in security or stability Quiescence- Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive Flannel - a small piece of towelling cloth used to wash the face Apulia-region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic Manna –Something of value that a person receives unexpectedly Assiduous -Hardworking Quash-To put down or suppress forcibly and completely Vindicate -to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion Obdurate -intractable Jargon-Nonsensical, incoherent, or meaningless talk. Luculent-Easily understood; clear or lucid. Malaise -a vague feeling of unease, illness, or depression Illicit - same as illegal Engrossed-To occupy exclusively; absorb Vehement- Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong Lament- To regret deeply; deplore Theocracy- government by a god or by priests Manure- animal waste used as fertilizers Wastrel- One who wastes, especially one who wastes money; a profligate Sophism- A plausible but fallacious argument. Conundrum- a puzzling question or problem Quixotic- unrealistically optimistic or chivalrousscant- Barely sufficient Profuse- abundant Refute-to prove (a statement or theory) to be false or incorrect Aloof- Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote Ruminative -To reflect on over and over again. Intangible -Incapable of being perceived by the senses Teeter -To alternate, as between opposing attitudes or positions; vacillate. Hoary-So old as to inspire veneration; ancient Endow -To provide with property, income, or a source of income.lugubrious- mournful, excessively sad Immaterial- of no relevance Pilfer- Steal Esteem- To regard with respect; prize Solicitous- Anxious or concerned RECOMMEND:LAUD::SANCTION:FOSTER Ligneous- of or like wood Osseous- consisting of or like bone Litigant- a person involved in a lawsuit ARBORETUM:TREES::AVIARY:BIRDS Ordeal- A difficult or painful experience Incursion- a sudden or brief invasion Sedulous- diligent or painstaking Lampoon – satire Jabber- to speak very quickly and excitedly; chatter Gruffness-a throaty harshness Hearsay -gossip or rumour Recidivism - habitual relapse into crime Quagmire- Land with a soft muddy surface; A difficult or precarious situation Proselytize- To induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith Priggish- A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety Peregrination - To journey or travel from place to place, especially on foot. Facet- A small, smooth, flat surface, as on a bone or tooth. Cortege- a funeral procession Saunter- to walk in a leisurely manner; stroll Canyon - a deep narrow steep-sided valley Gully - deep ditch cut by running water 1. Tree: Bark (To misdirect one's energies or attention.) Hiatus-a gap or separation Retrench-To curtail expenses; economize. repugnance - intense aversion doltish - heavy and dull and stupid schism- A separation or division into factions. altruism -unselfish concern for the welfare of others factitious -artificial rather than natural pandemonium -wild confusion; uproar sessile- Permanently attached or fixed and not free-moving destitute - poor enough to need help from others camaraderie - the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability gelid- very cold revile- To use abusive language nefarious- Literary evil; wicked Exasperate- to cause great irritation t Shrewd-intelligent and making good judgments Relish-An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking Eternal-infinite Mediocre-Moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary Hoard-A hidden fund or supply stored for future use; a cache. Ineluctable- Not to be avoided or escaped; inevitable Loutish-Having the characteristics of a lout; awkward, stupid, and boorish. Ensconce- to settle firmly or comfortably Inebriation- An intoxicated person. Trumpery- something useless or worthless Decry- To condemn openly. Larder- A storage or supply of food. Indelible- impossible to erase or remove Perdition- hell solicitude - a feeling of excessive concern obloquy- abusive statements or blame palatial- like a palace; magnificent moiety- half untenable- impossible to defend in an argument

Draconian- Exceedingly harsh; very sever e Drivel- to speak foolishly Panache – flamboyant problem Repertoire- The range or number of skills Asunder-into separate pieces or parts Meek- quiet, and ready to do what other people say Sang-froid- Coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances. Futility- The quality of having no useful result; uselessness. Muddle- To mix confusedly; jumble. Dire- disastrous, urgent, or terrible Lurk- To lie in wait, as in ambush Fathomable- capable of being sounded or measured for depth Accrue-To increase, accumulate, or come about as a result of growth Abrasion- The process of wearing down or rubbing away by means of friction. Bibulous- addicted to alcohol extort - obtain through intimidation ladle - a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle synergy- the potential ability for individuals or groups to be more successful working together than on their own manumit- to free from slavery afflatus - a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration truncate-shorten squall- A loud, harsh cry. miff - a state of irritation or annoyance chuckle- To laugh quietly or to oneself sunder- A division or separation. Oblivion-The condition or quality of being completely forgotten shirk-avoid (responsibility, work, etc.); malinger dismantle-to take apart piece by piece advent-arrival seep-pass slowly through small openings; ooze; trickle; N. seepage luscious-pleasing to taste or smell; delicious crass-stupid and insensitive;crude(rough and simple) devoid-empty;lacking genesis-beginning, origin Spleen- spitefulness or bad temper Solemn-Deeply earnest, serious, and sober. Glower- To stare angrily clamor - a loud harsh or strident noise Ogle-To stare Commend-To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend. Immaculate-clean Opulence-Wealth; affluence;profusion. Solitude-the state of being alone Gushing-behaving in an overenthusiastic manner Brevity- a short duration; brief time Judicious-Having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent Efface- To make indistinct as if by rubbing; rubbing Relinquished- To retire from; give up or abandon. affirmation - a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something Prejudice- bias Edifice- large building Nuance- A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, feeling, or tone; a gradation. Countenance -Support or approval, Appearance, especially the expression of the face. Obfuscate-to make confusing Perspicacious-keen discernment Mottle-To mark with spots or blotches of different shades or colors Buttress-A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement Garbled-jumbled and confused , mixed up Conundrum-a puzzling question or problem Resilience -The ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune; buoyancy;elasticity Mulish-Stubborn and intractable; recalcitrant. Gaunt -Thin and bony; angular Dust jacket-a removable paper cover used to protect a book Pertain-To have reference; relate, To be fitting or suitable Evoke -To summon or call forth Taut -Pulled or drawn tight; Kept in trim shape; neat and tidy. Effervesce- To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up Malaise - vague feeling of unease, illness, or depression; a complex of problems affecting a country, economy Ruminative- to reflect on over and over again Inept- awkward, clumsy, or incompetent Commotion- noisy disturbance Repudiate-to disown Consolidate - To unite into one system or whole; combine comprehend- get the meaning of something Peremptory- Putting an end to all debate or action Imbue- To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade Emulate- To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation Infuriate- To make furious; enrage Deplore- To feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn Ostracize-t o exclude from a group. Exacerbate-to make worse Thwart –to block Stymie-to block Vile-Loathsome; disgusting Entrench- to fix or establish firmly Intercede- To act as mediator in a dispute Eavesdrop- To listen secretly to the private conversation of others. Pliable- Easily bent or shaped;limber Insipid- dull and boring ; lacking flavor Minion- a slave-like follower or employee. Petitioner- one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors RATIOCINATION-the process of logical reasoning or rational thought Vista- a wide range of possibilities or future events Camouflage- Concealment by disguise or protective coloring. Ingratiating- Pleasing; agreeable Truce- a temporary agreement to stop fighting or quarrelling calcify - to change into a hard, stony condition, petrify unflappable- not easily upset Pellucid- extremely clear in style and meaning Venial- Easily excused or forgiven Gist- the main point or meaning of something: Levy- the imposition and collection of taxes, tariffs, or fines Nebulous-Cloudy, misty, or hazy Caveat-To qualify with a warning or clarification Glib - Showing little thought, preparation, or concern Profundity - Great depth Transitory -fleeting Capricious -unpredictable Trite - commonplace and unoriginal Flippancy-Talkative; voluble.; Marked by disrespectful levity or casualness Gravity -seriousness or importance Lassitude -physical or mental weariness Lofty - of majestic or imposing height Diatribe- harsh denunciation Blatant- Unpleasantly loud and noisy; Totally or offensively conspicuous or obtrusive Truncate-To shorten by or as if by cutting off Leaden-Listless; sluggish. Conjecture-guess Precariousness - Dangerously lacking in security or stability Quiescence- Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive Flannel - a small piece of towelling cloth used to wash the face Apulia-region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic Manna –Something of value that a person receives unexpectedly Assiduous -Hardworking Quash-To put down or suppress forcibly and completely Vindicate -to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion Obdurate -intractable Jargon-Nonsensical, incoherent, or meaningless talk. Luculent-Easily understood; clear or lucid. Malaise -a vague feeling of unease, illness, or depression Illicit - same as illegal Engrossed-To occupy exclusively; absorb Vehement- Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong Lament- To regret deeply; deplore Theocracy- government by a god or by priests Manure- animal waste used as fertilizers Wastrel- One who wastes, especially one who wastes money; a profligate Sophism- A plausible but fallacious argument. Conundrum- a puzzling question or problem Quixotic- unrealistically optimistic or chivalrousscant- Barely sufficient Profuse- abundant Refute-to prove (a statement or theory) to be false or incorrect Aloof- Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote Ruminative -To reflect on over and over again. Intangible -Incapable of being perceived by the senses Teeter -To alternate, as between opposing attitudes or positions; vacillate. Hoary-So old as to inspire veneration; ancient Endow -To provide with property, income, or a source of income.lugubrious- mournful, excessively sad Immaterial- of no relevance Pilfer- Steal Esteem- To regard with respect; prize Solicitous- Anxious or concerned RECOMMEND:LAUD::SANCTION:FOSTER Ligneous- of or like wood Osseous- consisting of or like bone Litigant- a person involved in a lawsuit ARBORETUM:TREES::AVIARY:BIRDS Ordeal- A difficult or painful experience Incursion- a sudden or brief invasion Sedulous- diligent or painstaking Lampoon – satire Jabber- to speak very quickly and excitedly; chatter Gruffness-a throaty harshness Hearsay -gossip or rumour Recidivism - habitual relapse into crime Quagmire- Land with a soft muddy surface; A difficult or precarious situation Proselytize- To induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith Priggish- A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety Peregrination - To journey or travel from place to place, especially on foot. Facet- A small, smooth, flat surface, as on a bone or tooth. Cortege- a funeral procession Saunter- to walk in a leisurely manner; stroll Canyon - a deep narrow steep-sided valley Gully - deep ditch cut by running water 1. Tree: Bark (To misdirect one's energies or attention.) Hiatus-a gap or separation Retrench-To curtail expenses; economize. repugnance - intense aversion doltish - heavy and dull and stupid schism- A separation or division into factions. altruism -unselfish concern for the welfare of others factitious -artificial rather than natural pandemonium -wild confusion; uproar sessile- Permanently attached or fixed and not free-moving destitute - poor enough to need help from others camaraderie - the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability gelid- very cold revile- To use abusive language nefarious- Literary evil; wicked Exasperate- to cause great irritation t Shrewd-intelligent and making good judgments Relish-An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking Eternal-infinite Mediocre-Moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary Hoard-A hidden fund or supply stored for future use; a cache. Ineluctable- Not to be avoided or escaped; inevitable Loutish-Having the characteristics of a lout; awkward, stupid, and boorish. Ensconce- to settle firmly or comfortably Inebriation- An intoxicated person. Trumpery- something useless or worthless Decry- To condemn openly. Larder- A storage or supply of food. Indelible- impossible to erase or remove Perdition- hell solicitude - a feeling of excessive concern obloquy- abusive statements or blame palatial- like a palace; magnificent moiety- half untenable- impossible to defend in an argument

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odium- odious, aversion alias-a false name tiff- a minor quarrel swindle- To cheat or defraud of money or property. Prevalent- widespread or common Revive- to bring back to life embellishment - a superfluous ornament thrive- to grow strongly and vigorously lambaste - beat with a cane extol- to praise lavishly precarious- dangerous or insecure repugnant- Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive emaciate- To make or become extremely thin, especially as a result of starvation Exanimate - Lifeless; dead. Rile - to annoy or anger Augmented - added to or made greater in amount or number or strength Lacerated - To cause deep emotional pain to; distress.; irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn; "lacerate leaves" Graze - To scrape or touch something lightly in passing;brush Stultify - to dull (the mind) by boring routine Turncoat - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend e; apostate Fastidiousness - Difficult to please; exacting; meticulous Insidious- working in a subtle or apparently harmless way, but nevertheless dangerous or deadly Unbridled- not restrained or controlled in any way Rudimentary- Being in the earliest stages of development; incipient. Drivel- foolish talk Feasible-able to be done Niggardly- not generous cliche - a trite or obvious remark impotent- Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak. alienate- to cause a friend to become unfriendly or hostile obsolete- No longer in use contemplate- To look at attentively and thoughtfully clemency-mercy stark- harsh, unpleasant, and plain stiff- Difficult to bend; rigid. simulated - not genuine or real discern- To perceive differences. uxorious - foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife flaccid- Lacking firmness, resilience, or muscle tone. Tantamount - being essentially equal to something discomfit- to defeat in battle, embarrass, Blush- to feel embarrass Invincible- Incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable. Impervious- cannot be destroyed Quandary- A state of uncertainty or perplexity. Substantiation- To support with proof or evidence; verify Endow- to provide with a source of permanent income, esp. by leaving money in a will Rebus- representation of words by symbols Irate- extremely angry Peroration- the concluding part of a speech which sums up the points made previously Entrench- to fix or establish firmly Intercede- To act as mediator in a dispute Garbled- jumbled and confused Eavesdrop- To listen secretly to the private conversation of others. Pliable- Easily bent or shaped;limber Insipid- dull and boring ; lacking flavor Minion- a slave-like follower or employee. Petitioner- one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors RATIOCINATION-the process of logical reasoning or rational thought Vista- a wide range of possibilities or future events Camouflage- Concealment by disguise or protective coloring. Ingratiating- Pleasing; agreeable Truce- a temporary agreement to stop fighting or quarrelling calcify - to change into a hard, stony condition, petrify unflappable- not easily upset Pellucid- extremely clear in style and meaning Venial- Easily excused or forgiven Gist- the main point or meaning of something: Levy- the imposition and collection of taxes, tariffs, or fines Nebulous-Cloudy, misty, or hazy Caveat-To qualify with a warning or clarification Glib - Showing little thought, preparation, or concern Profundity - Great depth Transitory -fleeting Capricious -unpredictable Trite - commonplace and unoriginal Flippancy-Talkative; voluble.; Marked by disrespectful levity or casualness Gravity -seriousness or importance Lassitude -physical or mental weariness Lofty - of majestic or imposing height Diatribe- harsh denunciation Blatant-Unpleasantly loud and noisy; Totally or offensively conspicuous or obtrusive Truncate-To shorten by or as if by cutting off Leaden-Listless; sluggish. Conjecture-guess Precariousness - Dangerously lacking in security or stability Quiescence- Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive Flannel - a small piece of towelling cloth used to wash the face Apulia-region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic Manna –Something of value that a person receives unexpectedly Assiduous -Hardworking Quash-To put down or suppress forcibly and completely Vindicate -to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion Obdurate -ntractable Jargon-Nonsensical, incoherent, or meaningless talk. Luculent-Easily understood; clear or lucid. Malaise -a vague feeling of unease, illness, or depression Illicit - same as illegal Engrossed-To occupy exclusively; absorb Vehement- Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong Lament- To regret deeply; deplore Theocracy- government by a god or by priests Manure- animal waste used as fertilizers Wastrel- One who wastes, especially one who wastes money; a profligate Sophism- A plausible but fallacious argument. Conundrum- a puzzling question or problem Quixotic- unrealistically optimistic or chivalrousscant- Barely sufficient Profuse- abundant Refute-to prove (a statement or theory) to be false or incorrect Aloof- Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote Ruminative -To reflect on over and over again. Intangible -Incapable of being perceived by the senses Teeter -To alternate, as between opposing attitudes or positions; vacillate. Hoary-So old as to inspire veneration; ancient Endow -To provide with property, income, or a source of income.lugubrious- mournful, excessively sad Immaterial- of no relevance Pilfer- Steal Esteem- To regard with respect; prize Solicitous- Anxious or concerned Ligneous- of or like wood Osseous- consisting of or like bone Litigant- a person involved in a lawsuit Ordeal- A difficult or painful experience Incursion- a sudden or brief invasion Sedulous- diligent or painstaking Lampoon – satire Jabber- to speak very quickly and excitedly; chatter Gruffness-a throaty harshness Hearsay -gossip or rumour Recidivism - habitual relapse into crime Quagmire- Land with a soft muddy surface; A difficult or precarious situation Proselytize-To induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith Priggish- A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety Peregrination - To journey or travel from place to place, especially on foot. Facet- A small, smooth, flat surface, as on a bone or tooth. Cortege- a funeral procession Saunter- to walk in a leisurely manner; stroll Canyon - a deep narrow steep-sided valley Gully - deep ditch cut by running watste Dolorous- showing sorrow Fledgling- new or inexperience Shrewd- sharp, quick to notice, astute Dolt- dunce, stupid person, oaf Senility-old age Repugnance- extreme aversion Condign- adequate

odium- odious, aversion alias-a false name tiff- a minor quarrel swindle- To cheat or defraud of money or property. Prevalent- widespread or common Revive- to bring back to life embellishment - a superfluous ornament thrive- to grow strongly and vigorously lambaste - beat with a cane extol- to praise lavishly precarious- dangerous or insecure repugnant- Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive emaciate- To make or become extremely thin, especially as a result of starvation Exanimate - Lifeless; dead. Rile - to annoy or anger Augmented - added to or made greater in amount or number or strength Lacerated - To cause deep emotional pain to; distress.; irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn; "lacerate leaves" Graze - To scrape or touch something lightly in passing;brush Stultify - to dull (the mind) by boring routine Turncoat - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend e; apostate Fastidiousness - Difficult to please; exacting; meticulous Insidious- working in a subtle or apparently harmless way, but nevertheless dangerous or deadly Unbridled- not restrained or controlled in any way Rudimentary- Being in the earliest stages of development; incipient. Drivel- foolish talk Feasible-able to be done Niggardly- not generous cliche - a trite or obvious remark impotent- Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak. alienate- to cause a friend to become unfriendly or hostile obsolete- No longer in use contemplate- To look at attentively and thoughtfully clemency-mercy stark- harsh, unpleasant, and plain stiff- Difficult to bend; rigid. simulated - not genuine or real discern- To perceive differences. uxorious - foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife flaccid- Lacking firmness, resilience, or muscle tone. Tantamount - being essentially equal to something discomfit- to defeat in battle, embarrass, Blush- to feel embarrass Invincible- Incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable. Impervious- cannot be destroyed Quandary- A state of uncertainty or perplexity. Substantiation- To support with proof or evidence; verify Endow- to provide with a source of permanent income, esp. by leaving money in a will Rebus- representation of words by symbols Irate- extremely angry Peroration- the concluding part of a speech which sums up the points made previously Entrench- to fix or establish firmly Intercede- To act as mediator in a dispute Garbled- jumbled and confused Eavesdrop- To listen secretly to the private conversation of others. Pliable- Easily bent or shaped;limber Insipid- dull and boring ; lacking flavor Minion- a slave-like follower or employee. Petitioner- one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors RATIOCINATION-the process of logical reasoning or rational thought Vista- a wide range of possibilities or future events Camouflage- Concealment by disguise or protective coloring. Ingratiating- Pleasing; agreeable Truce- a temporary agreement to stop fighting or quarrelling calcify - to change into a hard, stony condition, petrify unflappable- not easily upset Pellucid- extremely clear in style and meaning Venial- Easily excused or forgiven Gist- the main point or meaning of something: Levy- the imposition and collection of taxes, tariffs, or fines Nebulous-Cloudy, misty, or hazy Caveat-To qualify with a warning or clarification Glib - Showing little thought, preparation, or concern Profundity - Great depth Transitory -fleeting Capricious -unpredictable Trite - commonplace and unoriginal Flippancy-Talkative; voluble.; Marked by disrespectful levity or casualness Gravity -seriousness or importance Lassitude -physical or mental weariness Lofty - of majestic or imposing height Diatribe- harsh denunciation Blatant-Unpleasantly loud and noisy; Totally or offensively conspicuous or obtrusive Truncate-To shorten by or as if by cutting off Leaden-Listless; sluggish. Conjecture-guess Precariousness - Dangerously lacking in security or stability Quiescence- Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive Flannel - a small piece of towelling cloth used to wash the face Apulia-region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic Manna –Something of value that a person receives unexpectedly Assiduous -Hardworking Quash-To put down or suppress forcibly and completely Vindicate -to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion Obdurate -ntractable Jargon-Nonsensical, incoherent, or meaningless talk. Luculent-Easily understood; clear or lucid. Malaise -a vague feeling of unease, illness, or depression Illicit - same as illegal Engrossed-To occupy exclusively; absorb Vehement- Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong Lament- To regret deeply; deplore Theocracy- government by a god or by priests Manure- animal waste used as fertilizers Wastrel- One who wastes, especially one who wastes money; a profligate Sophism- A plausible but fallacious argument. Conundrum- a puzzling question or problem Quixotic- unrealistically optimistic or chivalrousscant- Barely sufficient Profuse- abundant Refute-to prove (a statement or theory) to be false or incorrect Aloof- Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote Ruminative -To reflect on over and over again. Intangible -Incapable of being perceived by the senses Teeter -To alternate, as between opposing attitudes or positions; vacillate. Hoary-So old as to inspire veneration; ancient Endow -To provide with property, income, or a source of income.lugubrious- mournful, excessively sad Immaterial- of no relevance Pilfer- Steal Esteem- To regard with respect; prize Solicitous- Anxious or concerned Ligneous- of or like wood Osseous- consisting of or like bone Litigant- a person involved in a lawsuit Ordeal- A difficult or painful experience Incursion- a sudden or brief invasion Sedulous- diligent or painstaking Lampoon – satire Jabber- to speak very quickly and excitedly; chatter Gruffness-a throaty harshness Hearsay -gossip or rumour Recidivism - habitual relapse into crime Quagmire- Land with a soft muddy surface; A difficult or precarious situation Proselytize-To induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith Priggish- A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety Peregrination - To journey or travel from place to place, especially on foot. Facet- A small, smooth, flat surface, as on a bone or tooth. Cortege- a funeral procession Saunter- to walk in a leisurely manner; stroll Canyon - a deep narrow steep-sided valley Gully - deep ditch cut by running watste Dolorous- showing sorrow Fledgling- new or inexperience Shrewd- sharp, quick to notice, astute Dolt- dunce, stupid person, oaf Senility-old age Repugnance- extreme aversion Condign- adequate

1) BABBLE: TALK:: (A) chisel: sculpt (B) harmonize: sing © scribble: write (D) hint: imply (E) quibble: elude 2. STRIATED: GROOVE:: (A) adorned: detail (B) woven: texture © engraved: curve (D) constructed: design (E) braided: strand 3.DOGGEREL: VERSE:: (A) burlesque: play (B) sketch: drawing © operetta: symphony (D) fable: narration (E) limerick: sonnet 4. DROLL: LAUGH:: (A) grisly: flinch (B) bland: tire © shrill: shriek (D) coy: falter (E) wily: smirk 5. SYLLABUS: COURSE:: (A) rules: jury (B) map: destination © recipe: ingredients (D) appetizer: meal (E) agenda: meeting 6. VARNISH: WOOD:: (A) etch: glass (B) tarnish: silver © wax: linoleum (D) burnish: metal (E) bleach: fabric 7. PITCH: SOUND:: (A) color: light (B) mass: weight © force: pressure (D) energy: heat (E) velocity: time 8. DISCOMFITED: BLUSH:: (A) nonplussed: weep (B) contemptuous: sneer © affronted: blink (D) sullen: groan (E) aggrieved: gloat 9. INVINCIBLE: SUBDUED:: (A) inconsistent: expressed (B) impervious: damaged © imprudent: enacted (D) bolted: separated (E) expensive: bought 10. BRILLIANCE: (A) dullness (B) emptiness © awkwardness (D) state of immobility (E) excess of information 11. QUANDARY: (A) state of suppressed enmity (B) state of complete certainty © state of mild hysteria (D) state of unprovoked anger (E) state of feeble opposition 12. AGGREGATE: (A) altered plans (B) intended actions © unexplained occurrences (D) isolated units (E) unfounded conclusions 13. SUBSTANTIATION: (A) disproof (B) dissent © delusion (D) debate (E) denial 14. IMPUDENT: (A) compelling (B) mature © respectful (D) thorough (E) deliberate 15. RECANT: (A) propose (B) respond © instruct (D) affirm (E) disclose 16. DIVEST: (A) multiply (B) initiate © triumph (D) persist (E) endow 17. BANALITY: (A) accurate portrayal (B) impromptu statement © original expression (D) succinct interpretation (E) elaborate critique 18. UBIQUITOUS: (A) uniform (B) unanimous © unique (D) anachronistic (E) mediocre 19. ESCHEW: (A) invest (B) consume © maintain (D) condemn (E) seek 20. BELIE: (A) flaunt (B) distend © attune (D) obviate (E) aver

The answer is C.

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