GRE Vocabulary Flashcards: 300 Words with Definitions & Examples
Study 300 GRE-level words with concise definitions, parts of speech, and original example sentences in one installable flashcard deck.
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Study 300 independently selected GRE-level English words. Each front gives the word and intended part of speech. When that still leaves a common alternate meaning, a short plain-English label points to the target sense. The back starts with a concise primary definition, then gives the part of speech and one original example sentence. Compact usage notes appear only when they prevent a misleading answer.
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analogous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Similar in important ways that allow a useful comparison.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The cell membrane is sometimes described as analogous to a selective gate.
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analyze (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To examine something closely by considering its parts and relationships.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Researchers analyzed how income and location affected the results.
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corroborate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To confirm a statement by providing independent supporting evidence.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Phone records corroborated the witness's timeline.
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concurrent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Happening or existing at the same time.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The lab ran three concurrent trials.
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conciliatory (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Intended to reduce conflict and restore friendly relations.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her conciliatory response helped reopen the negotiations.
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concise (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Brief while still clear and complete.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her concise summary captured the main finding in two sentences.
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abstain (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To deliberately refrain from doing or taking part in something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Two members abstained from voting because of a conflict of interest.
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assess (verb, evaluation) — meaning?
Odgovor
To judge the quality, importance, amount, or likely effect of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Engineers assessed the building before recommending repairs.
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augment (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make something larger, stronger, or more effective by adding to it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The library augmented its collection with digital archives.
Kartica 10
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arbitrary (adjective, a decision) — meaning?
Odgovor
Based on personal choice or chance rather than a consistent reason or rule.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The cutoff seemed arbitrary because no evidence supported it.
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candor (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
The quality of being honest, open, and direct.
Part of speech: noun
Example: Her candor about the project's failures earned the team's trust.
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admonish (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The editor admonished the reporter for ignoring a key source.
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bolster (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To support or strengthen something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: New archaeological evidence bolstered the original theory.
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adapt (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To adjust to new conditions or modify something for a new use.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The plants adapted to the region's dry summers.
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acquiesce (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
Part of speech: verb
Example: After a long debate, the board acquiesced to the revised schedule.
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abstract (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Existing as an idea rather than as a physical or concrete thing.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Justice is an abstract concept, but court rulings have practical effects.
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assert (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Odgovor
To state something confidently and forcefully.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The authors assert that the policy widened access.
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censure (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To express strong, often formal, disapproval of someone or something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The committee censured the member for violating its ethics rules.
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accommodate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To provide enough space for someone or something, or adapt to meet a need.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The revised schedule accommodates students in several time zones.
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abate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To become or make less intense or severe.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The wind finally abated after sunset.
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concede (verb, an argument) — meaning?
Odgovor
To admit that a point is true, often reluctantly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: He conceded that the rival proposal would cost less.
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context (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
The surrounding circumstances that help explain an event, statement, or idea.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The quotation sounds harsher when removed from its context.
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debunk (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To expose a belief or claim as false or exaggerated.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The experiment debunked a popular myth about memory.
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advocate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To publicly support or argue for a cause or policy.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Local doctors advocated for cleaner drinking water.
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allude (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To refer to something indirectly rather than naming it plainly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The speaker alluded to an earlier dispute but gave no details.
Kartica 26
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ambiguous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Open to more than one interpretation or lacking a clear meaning.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The ambiguous instruction left both options defensible.
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acknowledge (verb, a fact) — meaning?
Odgovor
To accept or admit that something exists or is true.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The report acknowledged several limits in the data.
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anticipate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To expect something in advance and often prepare for it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The planners anticipated heavier traffic during the festival.
Kartica 29
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cite (verb, evidence) — meaning?
Odgovor
To mention a source, fact, or example as support.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The report cites three studies that reached similar conclusions.
Kartica 30
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cogent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She offered a cogent explanation for the unexpected result.
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concur (verb, an opinion) — meaning?
Odgovor
To agree with an opinion, decision, or finding.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Most reviewers concurred with the final recommendation.
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allocate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To assign money, time, or resources to a particular purpose.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The council allocated more funds to bridge repairs.
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apparent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Easy to notice or understand; in some contexts, seeming true without being certain.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The calculation error became apparent during the final review.
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austere (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Severe, plain, and lacking comfort or decoration.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The monastery's rooms were clean but austere.
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aggregate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To gather separate items or amounts into a whole.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The dashboard aggregates results from all twelve surveys.
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alter (verb, general change) — meaning?
Odgovor
To change something, usually without replacing it completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: One new assumption could alter the model's conclusion.
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articulate (adjective, a speaker) — meaning?
Odgovor
Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She was an articulate advocate for the new policy.
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allege (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To claim that something is true without yet proving it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Residents alleged that the factory had concealed the leak.
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benevolent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Kind, generous, and concerned with others' welfare.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A benevolent donor paid for the clinic's new equipment.
Kartica 40
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capricious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Changing suddenly and unpredictably.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The region's capricious weather frustrated even experienced farmers.
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assuage (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Clear safety data helped assuage residents' fears.
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comprehensive (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Including nearly all the relevant parts or details.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The review offers a comprehensive survey of the field.
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conventional (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Following generally accepted customs, ideas, or methods.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The architect combined conventional materials with an unusual layout.
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accelerate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To increase the speed or rate of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Better tools accelerated the team's analysis.
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contend (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Odgovor
To maintain that a claim or position is true.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Critics contend that the rule places an unfair burden on small firms.
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ameliorate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make a bad or difficult situation better.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The subsidy was intended to ameliorate the effects of rising food prices.
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inherent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Existing as a natural or essential part of something.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Any forecast carries inherent uncertainty.
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complacent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Too satisfied with the current situation to notice danger or the need to improve.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Early success made the team complacent about quality checks.
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constrain (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To limit someone's choices or restrict what can happen.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A small budget constrained the scope of the study.
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critique (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A careful evaluation that discusses strengths and weaknesses.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The essay offers a detailed critique of the prevailing model.
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coherent (adjective, an account) — meaning?
Odgovor
Logical, consistent, and easy to understand as a whole.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The evidence supports a coherent account of what happened.
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empirical (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Based on observation or experiment rather than theory alone.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The claim needs empirical support before it can guide policy.
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diminish (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To become or make something smaller, weaker, or less important.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The medicine diminished the pain without causing drowsiness.
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derive (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To obtain something from a particular source.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The researchers derived their estimates from census data.
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conform (verb, a standard) — meaning?
Odgovor
To behave according to an accepted standard, rule, or pattern.
Part of speech: verb
Example: All samples must conform to the laboratory's safety rules.
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dubious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Doubtful, questionable, or not likely to be trustworthy.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The article rests on a dubious assumption about voter behavior.
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expound (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To explain an idea or theory in detail.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The lecturer expounded her theory for nearly an hour.
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mitigate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To reduce the severity, harm, or unpleasantness of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Shade trees can mitigate extreme heat in dense neighborhoods.
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hypothesis (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A proposed explanation that can be tested against evidence.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The experiment was designed to test the new hypothesis.
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fundamental (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Basic and essential to the nature or foundation of something.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Trust is fundamental to a productive partnership.
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equivocal (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Open to multiple interpretations, often because it avoids a clear commitment.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The minister's equivocal reply satisfied neither side.
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defer (verb, a decision) — meaning?
Odgovor
To postpone an action or decision until a later time.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The committee deferred the vote until it had more evidence.
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substantiate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To support a claim with evidence or proof.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The available records did not substantiate the allegation.
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decline (verb, an amount) — meaning?
Odgovor
To become smaller, weaker, or less common.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Demand declined after the initial surge.
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refine (verb, an idea) — meaning?
Odgovor
To improve something through small, careful changes.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The authors refined their argument after receiving feedback.
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interpret (verb, meaning) — meaning?
Odgovor
To explain or decide the meaning of information, words, or events.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Two historians interpreted the same letter differently.
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dogmatic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Expressing beliefs as unquestionably true and resisting other views.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A dogmatic approach left little room for new evidence.
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fallacious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Based on faulty reasoning or a mistaken belief.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The conclusion is fallacious because it confuses correlation with cause.
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reconcile (verb, conflicting accounts) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make ideas, facts, or accounts compatible with one another.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The team struggled to reconcile the two conflicting estimates.
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fluctuate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To rise and fall irregularly in amount, level, or value.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Energy prices fluctuate throughout the year.
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infer (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To reach a conclusion from evidence rather than from a direct statement.
Part of speech: verb
Example: From the pollen records, scientists inferred that the climate had changed.
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exacerbate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make a problem, condition, or negative feeling worse.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A prolonged drought exacerbated the water shortage.
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lucid (adjective, an explanation) — meaning?
Odgovor
Expressed clearly and easy to understand.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her lucid explanation made the complex process seem manageable.
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crucial (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Extremely important to the outcome of something.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Reliable measurements are crucial to the experiment.
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justify (verb, a decision) — meaning?
Odgovor
To show that an action, belief, or claim is reasonable or right.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The expected benefit did not justify the high cost.
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inhibit (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Fear of criticism can inhibit honest discussion.
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delineate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To describe or mark the exact features or limits of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The agreement delineates each partner's responsibilities.
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feasible (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Possible and practical to carry out successfully.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A shorter route is feasible if the weather remains calm.
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impugn (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To challenge the honesty, integrity, or truth of someone or something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The accusation impugned the scientist's professional integrity.
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diligent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Careful and persistent in one's work or duties.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A diligent archivist found the missing document.
Kartica 81
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explicit (adjective, a statement or instruction) — meaning?
Odgovor
Stated clearly and directly, with no need for inference.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The contract contains an explicit ban on hidden fees.
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discrete (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Separate and distinct from other things.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The survey divides the process into five discrete stages.
Usage: Unlike discreet, discrete means separate.
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dispute (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Odgovor
To question the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Several scholars dispute the traditional account of the event.
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prevalent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Common or widespread in a particular place or period.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The custom was prevalent across the coastal region.
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elucidate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make a difficult idea clearer by explaining it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The diagram helps elucidate how the two systems interact.
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frugal (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Careful to avoid wasting money or resources.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Their frugal plan reused existing equipment.
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invalidate (verb, an argument) — meaning?
Odgovor
To show that an argument or conclusion is unsound or not valid.
Part of speech: verb
Example: One faulty measurement does not necessarily invalidate the entire study.
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elated (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Extremely happy and excited.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The rescue team was elated when it found the missing hikers.
Kartica 89
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denigrate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To criticize someone or something unfairly and damage its reputation.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A fair comparison need not denigrate the competing design.
Kartica 90
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exaggerate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To represent something as greater, worse, or more important than it is.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Headlines sometimes exaggerate the certainty of early findings.
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cumulative (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Growing or increasing through a series of additions.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The cumulative effect of many small delays was substantial.
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cultivate (verb, a quality) — meaning?
Odgovor
To develop a skill, quality, or relationship through sustained effort.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The program helps young researchers cultivate strong writing habits.
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credible (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Believable and worthy of trust.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The witness gave a detailed and credible account.
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empathetic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Able to understand and share another person's feelings.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The counselor gave an empathetic response without making assumptions.
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deliberate (adjective, an action) — meaning?
Odgovor
Done consciously and after careful thought.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The slow rollout was a deliberate attempt to limit risk.
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disdain (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
Part of speech: noun
Example: She regarded the dishonest tactic with disdain.
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gainsay (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To deny or contradict a fact or statement.
Part of speech: verb
Example: No one could gainsay the importance of clean water.
Kartica 98
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objective (adjective, judgment) — meaning?
Odgovor
Not influenced by personal feelings or preferences.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The panel used objective criteria to rank the proposals.
Kartica 99
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enhance (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To improve the quality, value, or effectiveness of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Clear labels enhanced the chart's readability.
Kartica 100
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preliminary (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Done or occurring before the main or final stage.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Preliminary results suggest that the treatment is safe.
Kartica 101
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paradox (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a truth.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The efficiency paradox is that faster tools sometimes create more work.
Kartica 102
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meticulous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Extremely careful about small details.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The conservator kept meticulous records of every repair.
Kartica 103
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temperate (adjective, behavior) — meaning?
Odgovor
Moderate and restrained rather than extreme.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The chair took a temperate approach to the heated dispute.
Kartica 104
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reticent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Unwilling to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The witness was reticent about her role in the meeting.
Kartica 105
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tenuous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Very weak, slight, or poorly supported.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The article draws a tenuous link between the two events.
Kartica 106
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prudent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Careful and sensible about future risks or consequences.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Keeping an emergency reserve was a prudent decision.
Kartica 107
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avarice (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
An extreme desire to acquire and keep wealth.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The fable portrays avarice as a force that isolates the ruler.
Kartica 108
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misrepresent (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To describe something falsely or in a misleading way.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The summary misrepresented the study by omitting its main limitation.
Kartica 109
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warrant (verb, an action) — meaning?
Odgovor
To justify or make a particular action necessary.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The minor discrepancy does not warrant a full investigation.
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audacious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Bold and willing to take striking risks.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The rescue team proposed an audacious route through the canyon.
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resilient (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or change.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The resilient community rebuilt its market after the flood.
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scrupulous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Very careful to act honestly, correctly, and according to principle.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The auditor was scrupulous about documenting every expense.
Kartica 113
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vindicate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To clear someone of blame or show that a decision was justified.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The new evidence vindicated the engineer who had warned about the flaw.
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submissive (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Ready to obey or yield to another person's authority.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The novel's protagonist appears submissive at first but later resists.
Kartica 115
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verbose (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Using more words than necessary.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The verbose introduction delayed the paper's main point.
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clandestine (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Kept secret, usually to conceal an improper or unauthorized activity.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The group held clandestine meetings in an unused warehouse.
Kartica 117
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belie (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To give a false impression of something or show a claim to be untrue.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Her calm voice belied the urgency of the situation.
Kartica 118
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gregarious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Sociable and fond of being with other people.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The gregarious host introduced every guest to someone new.
Kartica 119
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stoic (adjective, hardship) — meaning?
Odgovor
Enduring pain or hardship without showing much complaint or emotion.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: He remained stoic while doctors treated the injury.
Kartica 120
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nuanced (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Showing subtle differences or careful distinctions.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The historian gives a nuanced account of both leaders' motives.
Kartica 121
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plausible (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Investigators considered several plausible explanations for the outage.
Kartica 122
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antipathy (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.
Part of speech: noun
Example: His antipathy toward bureaucracy shaped his political views.
Kartica 123
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malleable (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Able to be shaped, changed, or influenced easily.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Copper is malleable enough to be formed into thin sheets.
Kartica 124
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anomaly (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Something that differs from the normal pattern or expected result.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The sudden temperature spike was an anomaly in an otherwise stable record.
Kartica 125
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refute (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To prove that a claim or argument is wrong.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Later evidence refuted the original explanation.
Kartica 126
Pitanje
indifferent (adjective, level of concern) — meaning?
Odgovor
Having no particular interest, concern, or preference.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Many voters seemed indifferent to the minor procedural change.
Kartica 127
Pitanje
rhetoric (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Language designed to persuade or impress an audience.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The campaign's rhetoric became sharper as the election approached.
Kartica 128
Pitanje
benign (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Harmless, gentle, or unlikely to cause damage.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Tests confirmed that the growth was benign.
Kartica 129
Pitanje
impetuous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Acting quickly without enough thought about the consequences.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His impetuous decision to resign surprised the entire team.
Kartica 130
Pitanje
unequivocal (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The court issued an unequivocal rejection of the claim.
Kartica 131
Pitanje
polemical (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Strongly critical and intended to provoke debate or controversy.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The author's polemical essay attacked the entire school of thought.
Kartica 132
Pitanje
aberrant (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Departing from what is normal, expected, or typical.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: One aberrant reading prompted the technician to recalibrate the sensor.
Kartica 133
Pitanje
placid (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The lake looked placid after the storm passed.
Kartica 134
Pitanje
qualify (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Odgovor
To limit or modify a statement so that it is more precise.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The researchers qualified their conclusion by noting the small sample.
Kartica 135
Pitanje
persuasive (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Able to convince someone through effective reasoning or appeal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The proposal was persuasive because it paired evidence with a practical plan.
Kartica 136
Pitanje
obscure (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Not well known or difficult to understand.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The footnote refers to an obscure legal precedent.
Kartica 137
Pitanje
steadfast (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Firm, loyal, and unlikely to change under pressure.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She remained steadfast in her support for the reform.
Kartica 138
Pitanje
didactic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Intended to teach, especially in an overly instructive or moralizing way.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The novel is engaging even when its dialogue becomes didactic.
Kartica 139
Pitanje
skeptical (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Doubtful and unwilling to accept a claim without evidence.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Reviewers remained skeptical until the results were replicated.
Kartica 140
Pitanje
stringent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Very strict and demanding.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The laboratory follows stringent contamination controls.
Kartica 141
Pitanje
judicious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Showing careful thought and good judgment.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A judicious compromise preserved the strongest parts of both plans.
Kartica 142
Pitanje
apathy (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A lack of interest, concern, or emotion.
Part of speech: noun
Example: Public apathy made it difficult to recruit volunteers.
Kartica 143
Pitanje
validate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To confirm that something is sound, accurate, or acceptable.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A second laboratory validated the initial result.
Kartica 144
Pitanje
magnanimous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or defeated opponent.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The winner was magnanimous and praised her opponent's campaign.
Kartica 145
Pitanje
banal (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
So ordinary or overused that it has become dull and unoriginal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The speech relied on banal slogans instead of concrete proposals.
Kartica 146
Pitanje
impartial (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Fair and not favoring one side over another.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Both parties asked an impartial mediator to hear the dispute.
Kartica 147
Pitanje
tenacious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Persistent and unwilling to give up.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A tenacious investigator traced the error to its source.
Kartica 148
Pitanje
stipulate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To specify a condition or requirement as part of an agreement.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The contract stipulates that both parties must approve any changes.
Kartica 149
Pitanje
specious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Seeming convincing at first but actually false or misleading.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The argument sounds neat, but it rests on a specious comparison.
Kartica 150
Pitanje
absolve (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The new evidence did not absolve the company of negligence.
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Kartica 151
Pitanje
obstinate (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Stubbornly refusing to change an opinion or course of action.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: He remained obstinate even after the evidence contradicted him.
Kartica 152
Pitanje
parsimonious (adjective, spending) — meaning?
Odgovor
Extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The parsimonious owner delayed essential repairs.
Kartica 153
Pitanje
iconoclast (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A person who challenges established beliefs, customs, or institutions.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The iconoclast questioned assumptions that the field had accepted for decades.
Kartica 154
Pitanje
whimsical (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Playfully unusual or guided by sudden, fanciful ideas.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The garden's whimsical sculptures delighted younger visitors.
Kartica 155
Pitanje
appease (verb, someone upset) — meaning?
Odgovor
To calm someone by meeting a demand or making a concession.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The small refund did little to appease angry customers.
Kartica 156
Pitanje
insipid (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Lacking flavor, interest, or distinctive character.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The adaptation turned a lively novel into an insipid drama.
Kartica 157
Pitanje
wary (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Cautious because something may be dangerous or unreliable.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Residents were wary of promises that lacked funding.
Kartica 158
Pitanje
despondent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Deeply discouraged and without much hope.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: After months of rejection, the applicant became despondent.
Kartica 159
Pitanje
laconic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Using very few words.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His laconic reply contained only the date and location.
Kartica 160
Pitanje
hackneyed (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Used so often that it seems dull and unoriginal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The reviewer criticized the film's hackneyed plot.
Kartica 161
Pitanje
lethargic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Sluggish, lacking energy, or unusually inactive.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The heat left the hikers lethargic by midday.
Kartica 162
Pitanje
tentative (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Not fully decided or certain; provisional.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: They reached a tentative agreement pending legal review.
Kartica 163
Pitanje
disparate (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Fundamentally different in kind and difficult to compare.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The coalition united groups with disparate political goals.
Kartica 164
Pitanje
accede (verb, a request) — meaning?
Odgovor
To agree to a request, proposal, or demand.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The council acceded to residents' request for a public hearing.
Kartica 165
Pitanje
zealous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A zealous volunteer recruited dozens of new members.
Kartica 166
Pitanje
immutable (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Unable to be changed.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The rules are longstanding, but they are not immutable.
Kartica 167
Pitanje
cursory (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Quick and not thorough or detailed.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A cursory inspection failed to reveal the crack.
Kartica 168
Pitanje
tolerant (adjective, different views) — meaning?
Odgovor
Willing to accept beliefs, behavior, or conditions that differ from one's own.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A tolerant workplace can still enforce clear standards.
Kartica 169
Pitanje
egregious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Outstandingly and shockingly bad.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The audit uncovered an egregious misuse of public funds.
Kartica 170
Pitanje
mercurial (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The mercurial director could be charming one moment and furious the next.
Kartica 171
Pitanje
abridge (verb, a text) — meaning?
Odgovor
To shorten a text while preserving its main ideas.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The editor abridged the memoir for a younger audience.
Kartica 172
Pitanje
transient (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Lasting only a short time.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The medication caused a transient feeling of dizziness.
Kartica 173
Pitanje
abdicate (verb, a throne) — meaning?
Odgovor
To formally give up a throne or sovereign position.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The king abdicated in favor of his daughter.
Usage: Abdicate responsibility means to fail or refuse to perform a duty.
Kartica 174
Pitanje
castigate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Commentators castigated the agency for its slow response.
Kartica 175
Pitanje
coerce (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To force someone to act through threats or strong pressure.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A valid agreement cannot be obtained by coercing either party.
Kartica 176
Pitanje
contrite (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Genuinely sorry and remorseful for wrongdoing.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The contrite official apologized and returned the money.
Kartica 177
Pitanje
loquacious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Tending to talk a great deal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The loquacious guide filled the journey with stories.
Kartica 178
Pitanje
vigilant (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Watchful and alert to possible danger or problems.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Inspectors remained vigilant for signs of structural damage.
Kartica 179
Pitanje
arbitrate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To settle a dispute by acting as a neutral decision-maker.
Part of speech: verb
Example: An independent panel will arbitrate the labor dispute.
Kartica 180
Pitanje
abhor (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To hate or regard something with deep disgust.
Part of speech: verb
Example: She abhors cruelty in any form.
Kartica 181
Pitanje
altruistic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Concerned with helping others without seeking personal gain.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her altruistic decision gave the scholarship fund a strong start.
Kartica 182
Pitanje
undermine (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To weaken something gradually or indirectly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Repeated delays undermined public confidence in the project.
Kartica 183
Pitanje
decorum (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Proper, polite behavior suited to a formal situation.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The chair asked everyone to maintain decorum during the hearing.
Kartica 184
Pitanje
eclectic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Drawing ideas, styles, or tastes from a wide variety of sources.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The festival presented an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, and electronic music.
Kartica 185
Pitanje
volatile (adjective, conditions) — meaning?
Odgovor
Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, often for the worse.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Investors avoided the volatile market.
Kartica 186
Pitanje
enigmatic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Mysterious and difficult to understand or explain.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The artist gave an enigmatic answer about the empty frame.
Kartica 187
Pitanje
circumvent (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To find a way around a rule, restriction, or obstacle.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The company used shell accounts to circumvent the spending limit.
Kartica 188
Pitanje
ostentatious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Designed to attract attention and display wealth or importance.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The office was luxurious without being ostentatious.
Kartica 189
Pitanje
tractable (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Easy to control, manage, or solve.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The problem became tractable once the team divided it into smaller parts.
Kartica 190
Pitanje
orthodox (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Following established, traditional, or generally accepted beliefs and methods.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His interpretation departs from orthodox economic theory.
Kartica 191
Pitanje
nonchalant (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Appearing calmly unconcerned.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She sounded nonchalant despite the approaching deadline.
Kartica 192
Pitanje
intrepid (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Fearless and willing to face danger or difficulty.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: An intrepid reporter crossed the flooded valley to reach the village.
Kartica 193
Pitanje
discreet (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Careful in speech or behavior to avoid attention or embarrassment.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The doctor made a discreet inquiry about the patient's safety.
Usage: Unlike discrete, discreet means tactful or unobtrusive.
Kartica 194
Pitanje
mundane (adjective, daily life) — meaning?
Odgovor
Ordinary, routine, and lacking excitement.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The memoir finds humor in mundane household tasks.
Kartica 195
Pitanje
ingenuous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Innocent, sincere, and lacking deliberate deception.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His ingenuous question exposed a flaw the experts had overlooked.
Usage: Ingenuous means innocent or candid; ingenious means cleverly inventive.
Kartica 196
Pitanje
aggrandize (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To increase someone's power or status, or make something seem greater than it is.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The biography aggrandizes its subject while ignoring his failures.
Kartica 197
Pitanje
taciturn (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Habitually quiet and unwilling to speak much.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The taciturn mechanic answered every question with a nod.
Kartica 198
Pitanje
fastidious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Very attentive to detail, cleanliness, or accuracy and often hard to satisfy.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The fastidious editor checked every citation twice.
Kartica 199
Pitanje
instigate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To cause an event or action to begin, especially a troublesome one.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A false rumor instigated the confrontation.
Kartica 200
Pitanje
provincial (adjective, outlook) — meaning?
Odgovor
Narrow in outlook and limited by local experience or convention.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The essay criticized the capital's provincial view of rural life.
Kartica 201
Pitanje
proliferate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To increase or spread rapidly in number.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Small delivery services proliferated across the city.
Kartica 202
Pitanje
fortuitous (adjective, chance occurrence) — meaning?
Odgovor
Happening by chance rather than by design.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A fortuitous encounter at the station led to their collaboration.
Usage: Fortuitous means accidental; a chance event may be favorable, but the word does not simply mean fortunate.
Kartica 203
Pitanje
acerbic (adjective, tone) — meaning?
Odgovor
Sharp, bitter, or cutting in tone.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His acerbic review mocked both the play and its audience.
Kartica 204
Pitanje
efface (verb, a mark) — meaning?
Odgovor
To erase, remove, or make something less noticeable.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Centuries of rain had effaced the inscription.
Kartica 205
Pitanje
compel (verb, action) — meaning?
Odgovor
To force or strongly drive someone to act.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A court order compelled the agency to release the records.
Kartica 206
Pitanje
erratic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Irregular, inconsistent, or unpredictable.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Erratic rainfall reduced the harvest.
Kartica 207
Pitanje
rebuke (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The judge rebuked the attorney for withholding evidence.
Kartica 208
Pitanje
anachronistic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Belonging to a different time and seeming out of place or outdated.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The film's modern wristwatch looked anachronistic in a medieval scene.
Kartica 209
Pitanje
esoteric (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Likely to be understood only by a small group with specialized knowledge.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The manual assumes familiarity with esoteric legal terminology.
Kartica 210
Pitanje
evade (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To avoid or escape from someone, something, or a responsibility.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The witness repeatedly evaded the central question.
Kartica 211
Pitanje
extol (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To praise someone or something enthusiastically.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The review extolled the novel's precise language.
Kartica 212
Pitanje
apocryphal (adjective, a story) — meaning?
Odgovor
Widely repeated but of doubtful truth or authenticity.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The apocryphal tale has never been confirmed by contemporary records.
Kartica 213
Pitanje
depose (verb, a leader) — meaning?
Odgovor
To remove a ruler or leader from power.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The generals deposed the president after months of unrest.
Kartica 214
Pitanje
codify (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a systematic written form.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The new statute codified practices that courts had followed for years.
Kartica 215
Pitanje
condone (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Silence can appear to condone misconduct.
Kartica 216
Pitanje
pedantic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Too concerned with minor rules, details, or displays of learning.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His pedantic corrections interrupted the useful discussion.
Kartica 217
Pitanje
preclude (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The early deadline may preclude a thorough review.
Kartica 218
Pitanje
mollify (verb, anger) — meaning?
Odgovor
To calm someone's anger or anxiety.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A direct apology helped mollify the disappointed client.
Kartica 219
Pitanje
decry (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To publicly and strongly condemn something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Civil rights groups decried the discriminatory rule.
Kartica 220
Pitanje
alacrity (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Cheerful readiness and promptness.
Part of speech: noun
Example: She accepted the difficult assignment with alacrity.
Kartica 221
Pitanje
eradicate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To destroy or remove something completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Vaccination has eradicated the disease in many regions.
Kartica 222
Pitanje
prescient (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Showing knowledge of an event before it happens.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her prescient warning anticipated the supply shortage.
Kartica 223
Pitanje
approbation (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Strong approval or praise.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The proposal received the approbation of the ethics committee.
Kartica 224
Pitanje
perfunctory (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Done routinely with little care, interest, or effort.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The manager offered a perfunctory apology and changed nothing.
Kartica 225
Pitanje
abstemious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Moderate and restrained, especially in eating or drinking.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Despite the lavish meal, she remained abstemious.
Kartica 226
Pitanje
promulgate (verb, a law or rule) — meaning?
Odgovor
To officially and publicly announce a law or rule.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The agency promulgated new safety standards.
Kartica 227
Pitanje
trenchant (adjective, expression) — meaning?
Odgovor
Expressed sharply, clearly, and effectively.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her trenchant critique exposed the proposal's central weakness.
Kartica 228
Pitanje
assiduous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Showing persistent, careful effort.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her assiduous research uncovered letters that others had missed.
Kartica 229
Pitanje
forgo (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To choose to go without something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: They decided to forgo bonuses during the difficult year.
Kartica 230
Pitanje
impede (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To delay, obstruct, or make progress more difficult.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Heavy snow impeded the rescue effort.
Kartica 231
Pitanje
arcane (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Known or understood by only a small number of specialists.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The clerk helped applicants navigate the agency's arcane rules.
Kartica 232
Pitanje
quixotic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Extremely idealistic but impractical.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The plan to eliminate all traffic in a week was quixotic.
Kartica 233
Pitanje
curtail (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To reduce or limit something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Water shortages forced farmers to curtail production.
Kartica 234
Pitanje
repudiate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To reject a claim, belief, agreement, or connection emphatically.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The candidate repudiated the group's endorsement.
Kartica 235
Pitanje
sardonic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Mocking in a grim, scornful, or cynical way.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: He gave a sardonic smile when the promised reform was delayed again.
Kartica 236
Pitanje
ostracize (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To deliberately exclude someone from a group or society.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Classmates ostracized him after the accusation spread.
Kartica 237
Pitanje
emulate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To imitate someone or something in an effort to match or surpass it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Smaller cities tried to emulate the program's success.
Kartica 238
Pitanje
ubiquitous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Present or appearing almost everywhere.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in urban life.
Kartica 239
Pitanje
engender (verb, a condition) — meaning?
Odgovor
To cause a feeling, condition, or situation to develop.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Transparent decisions can engender public trust.
Kartica 240
Pitanje
consolidate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To combine separate parts into a stronger or more effective whole.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The university consolidated three small departments.
Kartica 241
Pitanje
confiscate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To take property under official authority.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Customs officers confiscated the undeclared goods.
Kartica 242
Pitanje
vociferous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Vociferous opponents disrupted the meeting.
Kartica 243
Pitanje
foster (verb, growth) — meaning?
Odgovor
To encourage the growth or development of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The workshop fostered collaboration between the two departments.
Kartica 244
Pitanje
disseminate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To spread information or ideas widely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The health department disseminated the guidance in six languages.
Kartica 245
Pitanje
indict (verb, a criminal charge) — meaning?
Odgovor
To formally charge someone with a serious crime.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A grand jury indicted the executive on three counts of fraud.
Kartica 246
Pitanje
ascetic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Practicing severe self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The philosopher followed an ascetic routine of simple meals and long study.
Kartica 247
Pitanje
placate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make an angry person calmer.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The mayor promised an inquiry to placate the protesters.
Kartica 248
Pitanje
obfuscate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To make an idea or situation harder to understand.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Dense jargon obfuscated the report's simple conclusion.
Kartica 249
Pitanje
diffident (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Shy and lacking confidence in one's abilities.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The diffident student rarely volunteered an answer.
Kartica 250
Pitanje
abjure (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To formally and publicly renounce a belief, claim, or practice.
Part of speech: verb
Example: To receive the pardon, the rebel had to abjure violence.
Kartica 251
Pitanje
vilify (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To speak or write about someone as if they were evil or contemptible.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The campaign tried to vilify anyone who questioned its policy.
Kartica 252
Pitanje
transcend (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To go beyond the usual limits of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The music transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Kartica 253
Pitanje
circumspect (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Careful to consider risks and consequences before acting.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The diplomat was circumspect when discussing the fragile alliance.
Kartica 254
Pitanje
incite (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To encourage or stir people to take action, often harmful action.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The post was intended to incite violence against the minority group.
Kartica 255
Pitanje
mendacious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Dishonest and given to lying.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The witness's mendacious account collapsed under cross-examination.
Kartica 256
Pitanje
hegemony (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Dominance by one state, group, or idea over others.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The alliance challenged the empire's regional hegemony.
Kartica 257
Pitanje
venerate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To regard someone or something with deep respect.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Many residents venerate the poet as a national figure.
Kartica 258
Pitanje
vacillate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To repeatedly waver between different choices or opinions.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The committee vacillated between renovation and replacement.
Kartica 259
Pitanje
chicanery (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
The use of deception or clever tricks to achieve a goal.
Part of speech: noun
Example: Accounting chicanery concealed the firm's losses for years.
Kartica 260
Pitanje
cacophony (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds.
Part of speech: noun
Example: A cacophony of horns and alarms filled the tunnel.
Kartica 261
Pitanje
enervate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To weaken or drain energy from someone or something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Weeks of extreme heat enervated the workers.
Usage: Enervate means weaken, despite sounding similar to energize.
Kartica 262
Pitanje
recalcitrant (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Stubbornly resisting authority, control, or guidance.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The recalcitrant contractor ignored repeated safety warnings.
Kartica 263
Pitanje
exonerate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.
Part of speech: verb
Example: DNA evidence exonerated the man after twelve years in prison.
Kartica 264
Pitanje
inchoate (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Only partly formed and not yet clear or organized.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The committee turned an inchoate idea into a workable proposal.
Kartica 265
Pitanje
fecund (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Highly fertile or productive.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The river valley's fecund soil supported several harvests each year.
Kartica 266
Pitanje
credulous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Too ready to believe claims without enough evidence.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Credulous investors accepted the impossible promise of risk-free returns.
Kartica 267
Pitanje
sycophant (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A person who flatters someone powerful to gain an advantage.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The ruler surrounded himself with sycophants who never challenged him.
Kartica 268
Pitanje
munificent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Extremely generous, especially in giving money or gifts.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A munificent grant allowed the museum to waive admission fees.
Kartica 269
Pitanje
deleterious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Causing harm or damage.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Chronic sleep loss can have deleterious effects on judgment.
Kartica 270
Pitanje
facetious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Treating a serious subject with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her facetious comment was poorly timed during the emergency briefing.
Kartica 271
Pitanje
opprobrium (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Harsh public criticism, disgrace, or shame.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The fraudulent scheme brought opprobrium on the entire organization.
Kartica 272
Pitanje
torpor (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A state of physical or mental inactivity and sluggishness.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The long heat wave left the town in a state of torpor.
Kartica 273
Pitanje
garrulous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Excessively talkative, especially about unimportant matters.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The garrulous passenger narrated his entire journey.
Kartica 274
Pitanje
scrutinize (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To examine something very closely and carefully.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Reviewers scrutinized the data for signs of bias.
Kartica 275
Pitanje
demur (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To raise an objection or show reluctance.
Part of speech: verb
Example: She agreed to the budget but demurred at the proposed deadline.
Kartica 276
Pitanje
calumny (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A false and malicious statement intended to damage someone's reputation.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The court found that the accusation was a deliberate calumny.
Kartica 277
Pitanje
usurp (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To take power or a position without legal right.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The general usurped the throne while the heir was abroad.
Kartica 278
Pitanje
equanimity (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Calmness and emotional balance, especially under stress.
Part of speech: noun
Example: She handled the hostile questions with equanimity.
Kartica 279
Pitanje
bucolic (adjective, rural life) — meaning?
Odgovor
Relating to an idealized, pleasant rural life or landscape.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The painter's bucolic scenes omit the hardship of farm labor.
Kartica 280
Pitanje
suppress (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To prevent an activity, expression, or process from continuing or becoming known.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The regime tried to suppress reports of the protest.
Kartica 281
Pitanje
impecunious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Having little or no money.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The impecunious student repaired the old bicycle instead of replacing it.
Kartica 282
Pitanje
lacuna (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A gap or missing part in a text, argument, or body of knowledge.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The missing decade is a major lacuna in the archive.
Kartica 283
Pitanje
exigent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Urgent and demanding immediate attention or action.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The hospital reserved extra staff for exigent cases.
Kartica 284
Pitanje
diatribe (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A long, bitter verbal or written attack.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The editorial became a diatribe against anyone who favored compromise.
Kartica 285
Pitanje
sanction (verb, approval) — meaning?
Odgovor
To give official permission or approval.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The governing body sanctioned the new competition format.
Usage: Sanction can also mean to impose a penalty; as a noun, it can mean either approval or a penalty.
Kartica 286
Pitanje
commensurate (adjective, degree) — meaning?
Odgovor
Matching something else in size, degree, or importance.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The salary should be commensurate with the role's responsibilities.
Kartica 287
Pitanje
onerous (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Requiring great effort or imposing a heavy burden.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Small clinics struggled with the onerous reporting requirement.
Kartica 288
Pitanje
yield (verb, resistance) — meaning?
Odgovor
To give way, surrender, or stop resisting.
Part of speech: verb
Example: After hours of debate, the minority finally yielded.
Kartica 289
Pitanje
bombastic (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Using grand, inflated language with little real meaning.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The candidate's bombastic speech offered no practical plan.
Kartica 290
Pitanje
obsequious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Excessively obedient or flattering toward someone powerful.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The aide's obsequious praise made the director uncomfortable.
Kartica 291
Pitanje
paucity (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
A shortage or insufficient amount of something.
Part of speech: noun
Example: A paucity of reliable records limits what historians can conclude.
Kartica 292
Pitanje
pernicious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Causing serious harm, often gradually or in a way that is hard to notice.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The study examined the pernicious effects of persistent misinformation.
Kartica 293
Pitanje
convivial (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Friendly, lively, and enjoyable in company.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The formal meeting ended with a convivial dinner.
Kartica 294
Pitanje
temerity (noun) — meaning?
Odgovor
Excessive confidence or boldness that may seem reckless or rude.
Part of speech: noun
Example: He had the temerity to blame the volunteers for his own error.
Kartica 295
Pitanje
intransigent (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Unwilling to compromise or change one's position.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Both sides remained intransigent, so the talks collapsed.
Kartica 296
Pitanje
ephemeral (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Existing or popular for only a short time.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The artist built an ephemeral sculpture from snow.
Kartica 297
Pitanje
desiccate (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To remove moisture from something or cause it to dry out completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Hot winds desiccated the unprotected seedlings.
Kartica 298
Pitanje
sagacious (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Showing wise judgment and practical insight.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her sagacious advice prevented an expensive mistake.
Kartica 299
Pitanje
rescind (verb) — meaning?
Odgovor
To officially cancel or revoke a decision, law, or agreement.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The university rescinded the offer after discovering false records.
Kartica 300
Pitanje
implacable (adjective) — meaning?
Odgovor
Unable to be calmed, satisfied, or persuaded to change.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The prosecutor remained an implacable opponent of the pardon.
300 kartica
GRE Vocabulary Flashcards: 300 Words with Definitions & Examples
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