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By Jitta Raghavender Rao (https://crunchprep.com/about) • GRE Vocabulary (https://crunchprep.com/gre/category/gre-
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When you think about the GRE verbal section, what comes to mind?
Obscure vocabulary, right?
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Fortunately though, the new GRE is definitely less dependent on vocabulary than the old GRE. But that doesn’t
mean it doesn’t depend on vocabulary at all.
To score well on the verbal section, you should have a sound knowledge of vocabulary and must know how and
when to use words. So, knowing the contextual usage of words is the key to score well on the verbal section.
Preparing for the GRE verbal section can be cumbersome, especially when the time required to build a strong
vocabulary is considered. There are various GRE word lists out there which have words anywhere from 333 to
3500.
But to score well, should you learn all the 3500 GRE words in those lists?
Not at all.
In fact, the questions on the new GRE rely often on the same words, and these frequently reappearing words
provide you with a smaller subset of words to study.
Exclusive Bonus: Download the Top 101 High Frequency GRE Wordlist Now! and save as
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101 High Frequency GRE Words

There are countless GRE word lists and flashcards out there already. Why did we create one?
Simple! A lot of students have asked us over and over again that if we could send them a concise list of important
GRE words that they can learn in a week or two. That’s when we realized how big a problem this is for many
students who are running short of prep time.
You should accept the fact that you cannot master the 1000+ words GRE word list in a week. But does this mean
you should skip learning vocabulary altogether!
That’s not an option!
So what can you do?
Below you will find an ultimate list of high frequency words that appear on the GRE. And unlike every other list
you will see, there aren’t 1000 words on the list; just about 100.
Knowing these 101 most common GRE words can improve your chance of scoring high on the test day. On the
other hand, not knowing these GRE words will only hurt your chances.
This list is a one-size-fits-all solution. It can be used by anyone and everyone. It doesn’t matter if you are taking
your GRE test within the next couple of weeks, or if your exam in a few months away. If you are not sure about
your vocabulary, and like several thousands of international students who are a bit concerned about the verbal
section, you should start off with this list. Learn every word perfectly, along with its contextual usage, and then do
some practice questions, and trust me, you will be off to a great start.
Hands down, the most concise high frequency GRE word list!
Laconic (adj.) – brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Jessica is so talkative that her sister thought the situation warranted conciseness, and her being laconic.
Insipid (adj.) – lacking taste or flavor
Too much sugar tends to make this otherwise delightful fruit pie insipid.
Pragmatic (adj.) – concerned with practical matters
After five years of war, both sides have found pragmatic ways to make peace with one another, as the bloodshed
has grown viscous and brutal.
Iconoclast (noun) – someone who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions
Irrespective of his actuating motives, his deeds as an iconoclast will be treated harshly and is answerable in court.
Arduous (adj.) – difficult to accomplish, hard to endure
James and Mathew are planning to leave for the states next week for their masters, following months of arduous
GRE preparation.
Profligate (adj.) – recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
The senate is particularly perturbed over our profligate use of natural resources such as forest, oil, water, energy,
land and minerals.
Prosaic (adj.) – not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
The project was full of prosaic ideas, such as using sand and stone to raise natural walls around monuments built
in honor of the late president.
Ameliorate (v.) – make, become better
Increase in penalties and effective awareness programs would ameliorate the growing pollution levels and there
by global warming it may have generated.
Obsequious (adj.) – obedient or attentive to an excessive degree
It was evident that the manager was flattering – from his obsequious manner in receiving his boss.
Capricious (adj.) – given to sudden behavior change
The recent recession is yet another example of how making rules without forethought and acting without taking
the arbitrary and capricious effects these changes in policies have on our economy.
Fortuitous (adj.) – happening by accident or chance
The alignment timing proved to be scientifically fortuitous for planetary astronomers, who already have a orbital
satellite stationed around the moon.
Orthodox (adj.) – Conforming to all the traditional beliefs, and religious practices
Alice describes her childhood in a conservative Orthodox community in Iraq, keeping to traditional religious
beliefs.
Alacrity (noun) – lively and cheerful readiness
After marriage, Jenny rushed off with excitement to visit her parents, but her father did not accept their marriage
with equal alacrity.
Pellucid (adj.) – translucently clear
The river water was so pellucid that Mary could see clearly that it swarmed with countless small fishes and loaves.
Corroborate (v.) – confirm or give support to
The police officials said, allegations of misconduct by the officer have been corroborated by video from closed
circuit cameras.
Magnanimous (adj.) – very generous or forgiving
Jaqueline’s magnanimous generosity and limitless loyalty towards her nation and its people is heart touching and
is appreciated beyond words.
Scrupulous (adj.) – diligent, thorough, and extremely careful
The health inspector during his usual visit found pests in the restaurant’s kitchen and hence ordered the owner to
observe scrupulous hygiene to stop spreading illness or would issue a immediate closure notice.
Prolific (adj.) – fruitful, present in large number
Ryan is furiously prolific, releasing albums on Maple, Mr. Siebel’s label, as well as his own metallic label, Metalloid.
Dogmatic (adj.) – dictatorial, opinionated
Most Americans have less dogmatic, more open-ended views and would ignore such a request but Mr. John didn’t
hesitate and removed his coat immediately.
Placate (v.) – make (someone) less angry or hostile
Sam has to double stock divided last quarter and started working at an unsustainable pace in order to placate the
company investors and shareholders.
Mercurial (adj.) – subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood, temperamental
The mercurial senator, who retained office for more than 25 years, has frequently gone back and forth on his
resignation.
Exacerbate (v.) – infuriate, make worse
Hummingbird declines have been connected to a lack of appropriate habitat so increasing the number of
Washington’s hives could exacerbate the issue.
Redundant (adj.) – redundant, superfluous
At first, taking a standardized test may seem redundant to existing skill metrics such as GPA, certifications, but the
GRE is necessary for the college admissions to sort applicants.
Hackneyed (adj.) – unoriginal and trite
Girls dreaming their way to a wonderland to marry a prince and live happily ever after was already a hackneyed
notion by the time Alice in the Wonderland was written.
Prudent (adj.) – acting with or showing care and thought
When the food manufacturer discovered toxins in a product sample case of one of its containers, it made a
prudent decision to destroy all the boxes from the shipment.
Belie (v.) – disguise or contradict
Joe’s cheerful tone belies the grim nature of life in the Indian Countryside and her desperate desire to escape
those suffocating circumstances.
Esoteric (adj.) – mysterious, obscure
A couple of months ago, Mr. Niobe submitted a thesis with his analysis and computations — a fairly esoteric
mathematical dissent about how best to gather rational generalizations on the origin of the universe theory.
Cacophony (noun) – a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
The cacophony surrounding the multi-billion dollar buyout of leading messaging service by a social networking
company shook the whole tech industry.
Impetuous (adj.) – acting or done quickly and without thought or care
Michael is methodical, barely the impetuous kind, and he has had ample time to come to a consolidated opinion
of the university he wishes to apply for.
Idiosyncrasy (noun) – a way of thought peculiar to an individual
Modern technologies are a lot more expensive than their existing alternatives and each has its own idiosyncrasies
that be conquered.
Extant (adj.) – in existence; surviving
Several works produced by Shakespeare during his later years are yet extant at Rome; and far surpassing the rest
is his tale of two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
Obscure (adj.) – not discovered or known about; uncertain
Apple maps give such obscure directions that even after roaming around for hours, Derek couldn’t reach the new
church that opened in the town.
Didactic (adj.) – intended to teach, educational
Though more didactic, Rama’s story of the triumph over evil and of a king’s dharma and nobility is quite powerful
and enchanting.
Pithy (adj.) – brief, to the point
The professor was not known for talking much, but what he did say was always pithy.
Copious (adj.) – abundant in supply or quantity
Mathew insisted that Sophie track all her household expenditures, including every penny spent for hair clips, in
copious account books.
Ostentation (adj.) – pretentious and vulgar display intended to impress, show off
The movie celebrity is not having a good day because he got another ticket for speeding only two over and
driving ostentatiously in his new, cherry-red sports car.
Adulterate (verb) alter or debase, often for profit
Of all teas, I love green tea the most and would never adulterate it with sweeteners; even a pitch of sugar would
be a desecration.
Vociferous (adj.) – loud and clamorous
The protesters were vociferous in their demands as they screamed outside of the mayor’s house.
Taciturn (adj.) – reserved or uncommunicative in speech
Over the past 50 years, as a recruiter, Yuri has come across different types of candidates, some of them speak a
lot while some stay taciturn.
Obdurate (adj.) – refuse to change one’s opinion; stubborn
The teacher couldn’t stand the obdurate student as he yelled at anyone who dared to disagree with his opinions
during the debate.
Garrulous (adj.) – excessively talkative
Though not garrulous by nature, Ryan seems to be comfortable with the diverse audiences at the education
conference and managed to have conversations with several of them.
Misanthrope (noun) – person who hates others
People thought the old woman was a misanthrope since she wouldn’t talk to any of her neighbors let alone help
them but they realized how much she loved them when she put a huge bag of candy out at Halloween.
Lionize (verb) – treat someone as a celebrity
The retired lieutenant is being lionized as a paragon of integrity for standing up against corruption.
Imminent (adj.) – about to happen
Some people thought it was outrageous when the media predicted the imminent death of the drug-addicted
actress.
Frivolous (adj) – trivial, silly
Ram was passionate and serious about collecting coins but his friends thought it was a frivolous activity.
Benign (adj.) – gentle, kindly
Even though the advertisements claim the energy drink is benign, customers may experience some unwanted
side effects after consuming.
Dissonance (noun) – lack of harmony, disagreement
There is a great deal of dissonance between the conflicting evidences produced by both the parties and hence
the judge had to close the case on account of lack of sufficient evidence.
Inculpate (verb) – accuse or blame
Although the killer successfully disposed of the murder weapon, his friends provided evidence that could actually
inculpate both the killer and the people who tried to cover up the killing.
Docile (adj.) – compliant, submissive
Although a trained lion appears docile during the circus acts, it is really a fierce animal when not controlled by a
trainer.
Sporadic (adj.) – occurring at irregular intervals; scattered or isolated
The doctors are finding it difficult to identify the cause of Tom’s heartaches because of his sporadic heartbeat.
Prevaricate (verb) – deceive; stretch the truth
Aria does not take bad news well and hence her brother always prevaricates when telling her something she
does not want to hear.
Chicanery (noun) – deception, trickery
The judge has plenty of reason to suspect chicanery because the lawyer has a reputation of aggressively
defending his clients and of getting verdicts of innocence on guilty Policemen.
Gainsay (verb) – deny or contradict
Some of the officers were about to reject the project, but it had come from them, they could not well gainsay it.
Eulogy (noun) – praise, exclamation
Public officials and her friends joined in a chorus of eulogy and remembrances for many days afterward as
Michelle signs on the human rights doctrine.
Belligerent (adj.) – hostile and aggressive
Russia’s public statement has been belligerent, menacing military action against the United States.
Dispassionate (adj.) – unfeeling, impartial
The heart of the ruthless monarch seems dispassionate to the plight of those people suffering in his kingdom.
Providential (adj.) – lucky, occurring at a favorable time; opportune
Sam’s dangerous and providential escape, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely
believe he was uninjured.
Diffidence (noun) – hesitancy; lack of confidence
A lot of sportsmen attain prominence before they know what to do with it; others put across a diffidence to fame
while secretly craving it; and some just don’t treasure their moments in the spotlight.
Fractious (adj.) – irritable and quarrelsome
Third world powers are hesitant about sending arms to aid the war, partially due to the fractious politics of the
hostile political group abroad.
Malign (adj.) – hurtful, injurious
Often, people suffering psychological disorders are considered by their families to be under the influence of
malign spirits, or showing sign of a physical confliction.
Disparate (adj.) – essentially different in kind, not allowing comparison

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Chief Puritan and songwriter James Rhodes has led his band through six very disparate albums united by their
subtle indifference for listener accessibility.
Plausible (adj.) – seeming reasonable or probable
Astronomers received data from the unexplored planet which indicates that the possibility of life, at least in the
ancient past, is at least plausible.
Sanguine (adj.) – optimistic or positive
Among those who remain sanguine about the nation’s economic revival, there is always the lively topic of tax
reduction policies, the remedy to deflationary recession in the United States.
Venerate (v.) – regard with great respect
In a nod to the religious customs of the Vatican, which popes here venerate, there are plans for a cathedral
between the St. Peter’s Square and Mount Street.
Trite (adj.) silly, commonplace
Of these athletes, only Mr. Johnson delivered movements with any firmness; and even he was moving with such a
professional awe that rendered everything trite.
Succinct (adj.) brief, to the point
Perhaps the most succinct equations of wave theory come closest in mathematics to defining probability, but
chemistry can fairly lay claim to these equations.
Ingenious (adj.) – clever, original, and inventive
No matter how ingenious a thesis or an analysis may be, it will be quickly invalidated if appropriate field experts
haven’t been engaged in the process for feedback.
Meticulous (adj.) – very careful and precise
Queen Cleopatra did beautiful architectural drawings on monuments built around the pyramids, the result of years
of obsessive and meticulous hard work by numerous artists and builders.
Erudite (adj.) – well-educated, cultured
Consuming the books her father supplied, Miss. Jane, who grew up in near poverty, became an erudite, self-
educated woman and loves sharing her knowledge with others.
Bolster (v.) – support or strengthen
Students having trouble paying college tuition fee may be relieved to hear that the Academic Council has
launched new policies that will bolster borrower protections for student education loans.
Anachronism (noun) – error in time placement
With the rate of economic growth in the western countries at its lowest rate in nearly a century, the power wielded
by the United Nations can seem like an anachronism.
Trivial (adj.) – of little value or importance
Evidently, $10 was a trivial amount for the wealthy business man, but no one wants to be embarrassed in front of
his or her fellow associates.
Advocate (noun) – person supporting an idea or cause publicly
Mr. Sam who is a leading GRE test prep expert advocates strong basics and ample practice to be the key to
succeed on the exam.
Conspicuous (adj.) – obvious, easily seen
Taxes on the corporates encourage investment and growth, instead of conspicuous consumption. The rich will
always be wealthy. It’s the middle class that needs help.
Innocuous (adj.) – harmless and inoffensive
Companies that track their visitor’s online behavior have long claimed that the data they collect is anonymous,
and therefore innocuous. But the interpretation of the word “anonymous” has changed over time in the online
world.
Audacious (adj.) – reckless, daring
Jim is known for his adventurous style and audacious nature for when he is inside the ring, his audiences would
jump off their seats to watch him play with the lion.
Tumultuous (adj.) – confused, or disorderly
During the recent riots, the crowd was tumultuous and went berserk as the police arrest their leader, washing
away all that impeded it.
Reticent (adj.) – secretive, quiet
The usually reticent Swiss bank acknowledged the policy quandary at an International Monetary Fund meeting in
New York this month.
Fervid (adj.) – intensely enthusiastic or passionate
During political debates, the candidates hurl fervid accusations at each other while justifying their positions on
national issues.
Enervate (verb) – weaken, wear out
The blazing heat in mid-June caused dehydration and enervated the shipwrecked crew, leaving them almost too
weak to hail the passing vessel.
Prodigal (adj.) – wastefully extravagant
Scott had been prodigal of all his energy, money and resources and innovative stratagems and loving kindness.
Auspicious (adj.) – conducive to success; favorable
The Australian skipper considered the sunny forecast to be an auspicious sign that his team would win
tomorrow’s cricket match.
Soporific (adj.) – tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
The reality shows aired on TV tend towards the soporific; by contrast, the coverage of soccer game in
newspapers is more fun because the pictures counted for everything.
Engender (verb) – cause or give rise to
The new technology has engendered great hope for the potential development of preventive methods for lethal
genetic and severe chronic diseases such as glaucoma and cancer.
Loquacious (adj.) – tending to talk a great deal; talkative
Julie and Katie were not being loquacious with the other guests because they were too busy making long
conversations with their other friends.
Equivocate (verb) – to avoid giving a clear or direct answer to a question
When I asked Rachel if the suit looks good on me, she equivocated a response, avoiding the question by saying
she needed it to be somewhere else.
Inimical (adj.) – tending to obstruct or harm
Though Sarah’s husband is an inimical person who often beats her for trivial reasons, she has always tried to be
nice to him.
Superfluous (adj.) – extra, unnecessary
Massive marketing budgets may seem superfluous when revenues are hard to come by, but it’s indispensable to
have them in place in order to get substantial funding and to stay capital efficient.
Fastidious (adj.) – very careful and attentive
After the party, Jenny and her brother were fastidious in their efforts to clean up the mess because they knew
their parents were on their way home.
Recalcitrant (adj) – disobedient, uncontrollable
Recalcitrant politicians, in interviews on TV and newspaper, raised their concerns over the party’s national policies
publicly and were consequently punished for their disobedience.
Ephemeral (adj.) – momentary, passing
Sophie always knew the relationship with Haden would be ephemeral; she just didn’t expect they would breakup
so soon.
Pusillanimous (adj.) – lacking courage, fearful
Despite the opportunity for heroism, the captain led his soldiers into a pusillanimous retreat and since then the
man has been rated as a coward.
Vacillate (verb) – go back and forth, be indecisive
Since his term exams were round the corner, Adam vacillated between going on the family vacation and staying
back at home to study.
Ambivalent (adj.) – having mixed feelings, conflicting
My feelings about Shelly are ambivalent because on one hand she is a loyal friend, but on the other, she is a cruel
and vicious thief.
Enigma (adj.) – difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious
Bruce Wayne was an enigmatic businessman; no one could ever guess what goes through the master tactician’s
mind.
Euphoric (adj.) – intense excitement and happiness
The Australian cricket players were all euphoric when the Government declared a bonus pay to each of them as
bring the world cup home.
Pedant (noun) – a person who overemphasizes rules or minor details
The senior professor was obviously a pedant since she persistently focuses on mediocre details and keeps
interrupting me to point out my imperfect pronunciation and grammar usage without letting me make my
argument.
Profound (adj.) – very great or intense; thoughtful
The realities are forcing a profound reassessment of how the Nile, Africa’s only major river, can continue to slake
the thirst of one of the continent’s fastest-growing regions.
Inchoate (adj.) – undeveloped, beginning
Just after the big bang explosion, before the universe expanded to the gigantic distances, it was an inchoate
assemblage of elemental matter.
Lethargic (adj.) – lazy, sluggish
In Asia, data on Tuesday showed that Japan’s economy contracted in the three months to September, as exports
and domestic consumer spending remain lethargic
Deride (adj.) – make fun of; insult
When United States briefly considered withdrawing their forces completely out of Iraq in 2009, several patriots in
public conversations derided the idea as a big mistake.
That’s About It.

So, those are the most frequent vocab words you will see on the GRE. I hope you got some value from these 101
most important GRE words. If you want to learn them regularly, save them in a doc, or print them and stick them
somewhere in your study room.
To make it easy for you, we converted this post into a PDF so you can print it out later. Download the PDF
now!
Also, don’t forget to come back to this list in a few days, and quiz yourself to see how many of these 101 high
frequency GRE words you can recall. Remember, unless you revise on newly learned material, you are likely to
forget it sooner than you think.
Did we miss any important GRE word?

We created this list with a lot of care and effort so that students who are short on time don’t have to skip learning
vocabulary entirely and we really hope this serves as a reference point to you.
Also, we want you to remember that the GRE doesn’t rely on any word lists. The words can come from anywhere.
From yesterday’s newspaper, online journals, history articles etc.
That’s why we’d love to hear your insights.
Any words that you learned that you didn’t see here? How about a word that you’ve also seen first-hand? Or
maybe there’s a word you think should be on this list? Either way, let me know your thoughts in the comments
below.
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I want to get 150+ in verbal but I am struggling with vocabulary. Please help!
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another exam after 21 days? Or is it too late to apply for 2015 fall?

Hi Yazhini! GRE is definitely not very hard but the fear of it will only lessen your chances to
score higher. Fear and stress take away most of your test time. I once took the GRE when I
was sick and though the pains were bearable, I didn’t know if I could pull it off and this mere
doubt in myself cost me 5 points on the exam. So, just don’t let the fear take over you. It’s
just an exam and all you need to do is perform your best. I am sure you will do great. Just
believe in yourself!
Just in case you don’t do well, you can definitely take the test again after 21 days. But only if
you feel that you can improve your score and can bear the test fee. Also, it usually won’t be
late for your admissions. To be sure, check the University websites for the official deadlines.
All the best.
priya says:
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November 15, 2014 at 10:53 pm (https://crunchprep.com/gre/2014/101-high-frequency-gre-words#comment-153) ·
Hi Jitta, just found this amazing preparation kit. Thank you so much!

Priya, glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback.
Gurkaranveer Singh says:
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November 23, 2014 at 1:07 am (https://crunchprep.com/gre/2014/101-high-frequency-gre-words#comment-154) ·
Ah My God ! I finally found a great list of words I’ve been looking for ! And these are the words that i
see during my mock tests and Official GRE guide ! They really are the Real Gre Words ! Hands down
to this list ! I have already crossed 150 in practice tests! I wish this will further help me in gaining
more points !
Thanks again !

Gurkaranveer, glad you found the list helpful and thanks for taking your time to let me know
that it’s working for you. I truly hope to see you cross the 160 mark.
Let me know if you need any help along the way. Happy Studying
GREaspirant says:
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January 6, 2015 at 11:44 pm (https://crunchprep.com/gre/2014/101-high-frequency-gre-words#comment-157) ·
Just starting the prep and found the list to be a good benchmark. Thank you!
anuj says:
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Great list of words for students like me who have very few days for exam i revised it so fast and
helpful.
Moni says:
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Hi,
wanted to know that do we have verbal practice section which covers almost the 101 Vocabulary
words . Its just that if in case we could have them , students will be able to understand these words
more properly with their applications.however must these words are just life saver. Thank you so
much.
Sachin Kaundinya says:

Hey Moni! Yes we do have verbal practice questions that cover all these and other important
high frequency words. We also have flashcards that will make it much easier to remember
high frequency GRE words. You can sign up here to access them: https://gre.crunchprep.com
(https://gre.crunchprep.com).
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October 30, 2015 at 10:24 pm (https://crunchprep.com/gre/2014/101-high-frequency-gre-words#comment-606) ·
I really wish I had come across this page earlier, but never too late right? This is by far the most
friendliest GRE prep page I’ve seen, makes me feel a lot more positive and confident!
So thank you!
Sachin Kaundinya says:

Hey Stephina! Glad to know we could be of help. Wish you good luck with your GRE prep!
Let us know how it goes for you.
Shahnawaz says:
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Hey ! This word list is really great and comprehensive. I believe you guys can devise a list of 250
words using similar strategy and would suggest to do that asap ! It will really help.
Cheers
Shahnawaz
Sachin Kaundinya (https://crunchprep.com) says:
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December 15, 2015 at 6:02 pm (https://crunchprep.com/gre/2014/101-high-frequency-gre-words#comment-772) ·
I’m happy to know you found the list helpful, Shahnawaz! We actually have a comprehensive
list of 1000 high frequency words in our Flashcards. You can study them here
(https://crunchprep.com/learning.). Hope that helps!
Saikiran Tigulla says:
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Hi Jitta! May I know what are the other materials you provide???(other than 101 words)
Sachin Kaundinya (https://crunchprep.com) says:
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Hey Saikiran! You can find some of our best free material here.
(https://crunchprep.com/learning.) Hope that helps!
Kavya says:
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August 3, 2016 at 4:48 pm (https://crunchprep.com/gre/2014/101-high-frequency-gre-words#comment-1753) ·
I am finding it hard to relate the words with the sentences. I am not an avid reader. Will this be a
problem for me to get high scores in GRE
Suki says:
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Its Really awesome. Found it very useful.

Thanks for sharing.
Eyoel Defare says:
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Just memorized it in 4 days the whole thing. Boom.
Kiran Mulmi says:
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Awesome thx
Havisha says:
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Very helpful as I suddenly planned on taking GRE next month.
Srijan Saxena says:
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Really nice list!
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Top 101 High Frequency GRE Words

By Jitta Raghavender Rao (https://crunchprep.com/about) • GRE Vocabulary (https://crunchprep.com/gre/category/gre-

vocabulary) • 38 Comments • Last updated December 12, 2016

Obscure vocabulary, right?

provide you with a smaller subset of words to study.

101 High Frequency GRE Words

That’s not an option!

So what can you do?

Insipid (adj.) – lacking taste or ﬂavor

Pragmatic (adj.) – concerned with practical matters

has grown viscous and brutal.

Iconoclast (noun) – someone who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

Arduous (adj.) – diﬃcult to accomplish, hard to endure

Proﬂigate (adj.) – recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

Prosaic (adj.) – not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

in honor of the late president.

Ameliorate (v.) – make, become better

Obsequious (adj.) – obedient or attentive to an excessive degree

Capricious (adj.) – given to sudden behavior change

Fortuitous (adj.) – happening by accident or chance

Alacrity (noun) – lively and cheerful readiness

Pellucid (adj.) – translucently clear

Corroborate (v.) – conﬁrm or give support to

Magnanimous (adj.) – very generous or forgiving

is appreciated beyond words.

Scrupulous (adj.) – diligent, thorough, and extremely careful

Proliﬁc (adj.) – fruitful, present in large number

Dogmatic (adj.) – dictatorial, opinionated

Placate (v.) – make (someone) less angry or hostile

company investors and shareholders.

Mercurial (adj.) – subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood, temperamental

Exacerbate (v.) – infuriate, make worse

Redundant (adj.) – redundant, superﬂuous

GRE is necessary for the college admissions to sort applicants.

Hackneyed (adj.) – unoriginal and trite

Prudent (adj.) – acting with or showing care and thought

prudent decision to destroy all the boxes from the shipment.

Belie (v.) – disguise or contradict

Esoteric (adj.) – mysterious, obscure

Cacophony (noun) – a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Impetuous (adj.) – acting or done quickly and without thought or care

of the university he wishes to apply for.

Idiosyncrasy (noun) – a way of thought peculiar to an individual

Extant (adj.) – in existence; surviving

Obscure (adj.) – not discovered or known about; uncertain

church that opened in the town.

Didactic (adj.) – intended to teach, educational

Pithy (adj.) – brief, to the point

Copious (adj.) – abundant in supply or quantity

copious account books.

driving ostentatiously in his new, cherry-red sports car.

Adulterate (verb) alter or debase, often for proﬁt

Vociferous (adj.) – loud and clamorous

Taciturn (adj.) – reserved or uncommunicative in speech

lot while some stay taciturn.

Obdurate (adj.) – refuse to change one’s opinion; stubborn

during the debate.

Garrulous (adj.) – excessively talkative

Misanthrope (noun) – person who hates others

Lionize (verb) – treat someone as a celebrity

Imminent (adj.) – about to happen