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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Kartu 1
Pertanyaan
analogous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 2
Pertanyaan
analyze (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To examine something closely by considering its parts and relationships.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Researchers analyzed how income and location affected the results.
Kartu 3
Pertanyaan
corroborate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To confirm a statement by providing independent supporting evidence.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Phone records corroborated the witness's timeline.
Kartu 4
Pertanyaan
concurrent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Happening or existing at the same time.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The lab ran three concurrent trials.
Kartu 5
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conciliatory (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Intended to reduce conflict and restore friendly relations.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her conciliatory response helped reopen the negotiations.
Kartu 6
Pertanyaan
concise (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Brief while still clear and complete.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her concise summary captured the main finding in two sentences.
Kartu 7
Pertanyaan
abstain (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 8
Pertanyaan
assess (verb, evaluation) — meaning?
Jawaban
To judge the quality, importance, amount, or likely effect of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Engineers assessed the building before recommending repairs.
Kartu 9
Pertanyaan
augment (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 10
Pertanyaan
arbitrary (adjective, a decision) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 11
Pertanyaan
candor (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 12
Pertanyaan
admonish (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The editor admonished the reporter for ignoring a key source.
Kartu 13
Pertanyaan
bolster (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To support or strengthen something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: New archaeological evidence bolstered the original theory.
Kartu 14
Pertanyaan
adapt (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 15
Pertanyaan
acquiesce (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
Part of speech: verb
Example: After a long debate, the board acquiesced to the revised schedule.
Kartu 16
Pertanyaan
abstract (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 17
Pertanyaan
assert (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Jawaban
To state something confidently and forcefully.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The authors assert that the policy widened access.
Kartu 18
Pertanyaan
censure (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 19
Pertanyaan
accommodate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 20
Pertanyaan
abate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To become or make less intense or severe.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The wind finally abated after sunset.
Kartu 21
Pertanyaan
concede (verb, an argument) — meaning?
Jawaban
To admit that a point is true, often reluctantly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: He conceded that the rival proposal would cost less.
Kartu 22
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context (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 23
Pertanyaan
debunk (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To expose a belief or claim as false or exaggerated.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The experiment debunked a popular myth about memory.
Kartu 24
Pertanyaan
advocate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To publicly support or argue for a cause or policy.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Local doctors advocated for cleaner drinking water.
Kartu 25
Pertanyaan
allude (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 26
Pertanyaan
ambiguous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Open to more than one interpretation or lacking a clear meaning.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The ambiguous instruction left both options defensible.
Kartu 27
Pertanyaan
acknowledge (verb, a fact) — meaning?
Jawaban
To accept or admit that something exists or is true.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The report acknowledged several limits in the data.
Kartu 28
Pertanyaan
anticipate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To expect something in advance and often prepare for it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The planners anticipated heavier traffic during the festival.
Kartu 29
Pertanyaan
cite (verb, evidence) — meaning?
Jawaban
To mention a source, fact, or example as support.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The report cites three studies that reached similar conclusions.
Kartu 30
Pertanyaan
cogent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She offered a cogent explanation for the unexpected result.
Kartu 31
Pertanyaan
concur (verb, an opinion) — meaning?
Jawaban
To agree with an opinion, decision, or finding.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Most reviewers concurred with the final recommendation.
Kartu 32
Pertanyaan
allocate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To assign money, time, or resources to a particular purpose.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The council allocated more funds to bridge repairs.
Kartu 33
Pertanyaan
apparent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 34
Pertanyaan
austere (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Severe, plain, and lacking comfort or decoration.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The monastery's rooms were clean but austere.
Kartu 35
Pertanyaan
aggregate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To gather separate items or amounts into a whole.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The dashboard aggregates results from all twelve surveys.
Kartu 36
Pertanyaan
alter (verb, general change) — meaning?
Jawaban
To change something, usually without replacing it completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: One new assumption could alter the model's conclusion.
Kartu 37
Pertanyaan
articulate (adjective, a speaker) — meaning?
Jawaban
Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She was an articulate advocate for the new policy.
Kartu 38
Pertanyaan
allege (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To claim that something is true without yet proving it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Residents alleged that the factory had concealed the leak.
Kartu 39
Pertanyaan
benevolent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Kind, generous, and concerned with others' welfare.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A benevolent donor paid for the clinic's new equipment.
Kartu 40
Pertanyaan
capricious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Changing suddenly and unpredictably.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The region's capricious weather frustrated even experienced farmers.
Kartu 41
Pertanyaan
assuage (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Clear safety data helped assuage residents' fears.
Kartu 42
Pertanyaan
comprehensive (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Including nearly all the relevant parts or details.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The review offers a comprehensive survey of the field.
Kartu 43
Pertanyaan
conventional (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Following generally accepted customs, ideas, or methods.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The architect combined conventional materials with an unusual layout.
Kartu 44
Pertanyaan
accelerate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To increase the speed or rate of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Better tools accelerated the team's analysis.
Kartu 45
Pertanyaan
contend (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 46
Pertanyaan
ameliorate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 47
Pertanyaan
inherent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Existing as a natural or essential part of something.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Any forecast carries inherent uncertainty.
Kartu 48
Pertanyaan
complacent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 49
Pertanyaan
constrain (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To limit someone's choices or restrict what can happen.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A small budget constrained the scope of the study.
Kartu 50
Pertanyaan
critique (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A careful evaluation that discusses strengths and weaknesses.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The essay offers a detailed critique of the prevailing model.
Kartu 51
Pertanyaan
coherent (adjective, an account) — meaning?
Jawaban
Logical, consistent, and easy to understand as a whole.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The evidence supports a coherent account of what happened.
Kartu 52
Pertanyaan
empirical (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Based on observation or experiment rather than theory alone.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The claim needs empirical support before it can guide policy.
Kartu 53
Pertanyaan
diminish (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To become or make something smaller, weaker, or less important.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The medicine diminished the pain without causing drowsiness.
Kartu 54
Pertanyaan
derive (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To obtain something from a particular source.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The researchers derived their estimates from census data.
Kartu 55
Pertanyaan
conform (verb, a standard) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 56
Pertanyaan
dubious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Doubtful, questionable, or not likely to be trustworthy.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The article rests on a dubious assumption about voter behavior.
Kartu 57
Pertanyaan
expound (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To explain an idea or theory in detail.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The lecturer expounded her theory for nearly an hour.
Kartu 58
Pertanyaan
mitigate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To reduce the severity, harm, or unpleasantness of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Shade trees can mitigate extreme heat in dense neighborhoods.
Kartu 59
Pertanyaan
hypothesis (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A proposed explanation that can be tested against evidence.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The experiment was designed to test the new hypothesis.
Kartu 60
Pertanyaan
fundamental (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Basic and essential to the nature or foundation of something.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Trust is fundamental to a productive partnership.
Kartu 61
Pertanyaan
equivocal (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Open to multiple interpretations, often because it avoids a clear commitment.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The minister's equivocal reply satisfied neither side.
Kartu 62
Pertanyaan
defer (verb, a decision) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 63
Pertanyaan
substantiate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To support a claim with evidence or proof.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The available records did not substantiate the allegation.
Kartu 64
Pertanyaan
decline (verb, an amount) — meaning?
Jawaban
To become smaller, weaker, or less common.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Demand declined after the initial surge.
Kartu 65
Pertanyaan
refine (verb, an idea) — meaning?
Jawaban
To improve something through small, careful changes.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The authors refined their argument after receiving feedback.
Kartu 66
Pertanyaan
interpret (verb, meaning) — meaning?
Jawaban
To explain or decide the meaning of information, words, or events.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Two historians interpreted the same letter differently.
Kartu 67
Pertanyaan
dogmatic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Expressing beliefs as unquestionably true and resisting other views.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A dogmatic approach left little room for new evidence.
Kartu 68
Pertanyaan
fallacious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Based on faulty reasoning or a mistaken belief.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The conclusion is fallacious because it confuses correlation with cause.
Kartu 69
Pertanyaan
reconcile (verb, conflicting accounts) — meaning?
Jawaban
To make ideas, facts, or accounts compatible with one another.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The team struggled to reconcile the two conflicting estimates.
Kartu 70
Pertanyaan
fluctuate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To rise and fall irregularly in amount, level, or value.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Energy prices fluctuate throughout the year.
Kartu 71
Pertanyaan
infer (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 72
Pertanyaan
exacerbate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To make a problem, condition, or negative feeling worse.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A prolonged drought exacerbated the water shortage.
Kartu 73
Pertanyaan
lucid (adjective, an explanation) — meaning?
Jawaban
Expressed clearly and easy to understand.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her lucid explanation made the complex process seem manageable.
Kartu 74
Pertanyaan
crucial (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Extremely important to the outcome of something.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Reliable measurements are crucial to the experiment.
Kartu 75
Pertanyaan
justify (verb, a decision) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 76
Pertanyaan
inhibit (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Fear of criticism can inhibit honest discussion.
Kartu 77
Pertanyaan
delineate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To describe or mark the exact features or limits of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The agreement delineates each partner's responsibilities.
Kartu 78
Pertanyaan
feasible (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Possible and practical to carry out successfully.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A shorter route is feasible if the weather remains calm.
Kartu 79
Pertanyaan
impugn (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To challenge the honesty, integrity, or truth of someone or something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The accusation impugned the scientist's professional integrity.
Kartu 80
Pertanyaan
diligent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Careful and persistent in one's work or duties.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A diligent archivist found the missing document.
Kartu 81
Pertanyaan
explicit (adjective, a statement or instruction) — meaning?
Jawaban
Stated clearly and directly, with no need for inference.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The contract contains an explicit ban on hidden fees.
Kartu 82
Pertanyaan
discrete (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 83
Pertanyaan
dispute (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Jawaban
To question the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Several scholars dispute the traditional account of the event.
Kartu 84
Pertanyaan
prevalent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Common or widespread in a particular place or period.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The custom was prevalent across the coastal region.
Kartu 85
Pertanyaan
elucidate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To make a difficult idea clearer by explaining it.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The diagram helps elucidate how the two systems interact.
Kartu 86
Pertanyaan
frugal (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Careful to avoid wasting money or resources.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Their frugal plan reused existing equipment.
Kartu 87
Pertanyaan
invalidate (verb, an argument) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 88
Pertanyaan
elated (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Extremely happy and excited.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The rescue team was elated when it found the missing hikers.
Kartu 89
Pertanyaan
denigrate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To criticize someone or something unfairly and damage its reputation.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A fair comparison need not denigrate the competing design.
Kartu 90
Pertanyaan
exaggerate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 91
Pertanyaan
cumulative (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Growing or increasing through a series of additions.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The cumulative effect of many small delays was substantial.
Kartu 92
Pertanyaan
cultivate (verb, a quality) — meaning?
Jawaban
To develop a skill, quality, or relationship through sustained effort.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The program helps young researchers cultivate strong writing habits.
Kartu 93
Pertanyaan
credible (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Believable and worthy of trust.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The witness gave a detailed and credible account.
Kartu 94
Pertanyaan
empathetic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Able to understand and share another person's feelings.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The counselor gave an empathetic response without making assumptions.
Kartu 95
Pertanyaan
deliberate (adjective, an action) — meaning?
Jawaban
Done consciously and after careful thought.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The slow rollout was a deliberate attempt to limit risk.
Kartu 96
Pertanyaan
disdain (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
Part of speech: noun
Example: She regarded the dishonest tactic with disdain.
Kartu 97
Pertanyaan
gainsay (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To deny or contradict a fact or statement.
Part of speech: verb
Example: No one could gainsay the importance of clean water.
Kartu 98
Pertanyaan
objective (adjective, judgment) — meaning?
Jawaban
Not influenced by personal feelings or preferences.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The panel used objective criteria to rank the proposals.
Kartu 99
Pertanyaan
enhance (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To improve the quality, value, or effectiveness of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Clear labels enhanced the chart's readability.
Kartu 100
Pertanyaan
preliminary (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Done or occurring before the main or final stage.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Preliminary results suggest that the treatment is safe.
Kartu 101
Pertanyaan
paradox (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 102
Pertanyaan
meticulous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Extremely careful about small details.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The conservator kept meticulous records of every repair.
Kartu 103
Pertanyaan
temperate (adjective, behavior) — meaning?
Jawaban
Moderate and restrained rather than extreme.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The chair took a temperate approach to the heated dispute.
Kartu 104
Pertanyaan
reticent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Unwilling to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The witness was reticent about her role in the meeting.
Kartu 105
Pertanyaan
tenuous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Very weak, slight, or poorly supported.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The article draws a tenuous link between the two events.
Kartu 106
Pertanyaan
prudent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Careful and sensible about future risks or consequences.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Keeping an emergency reserve was a prudent decision.
Kartu 107
Pertanyaan
avarice (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
An extreme desire to acquire and keep wealth.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The fable portrays avarice as a force that isolates the ruler.
Kartu 108
Pertanyaan
misrepresent (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To describe something falsely or in a misleading way.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The summary misrepresented the study by omitting its main limitation.
Kartu 109
Pertanyaan
warrant (verb, an action) — meaning?
Jawaban
To justify or make a particular action necessary.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The minor discrepancy does not warrant a full investigation.
Kartu 110
Pertanyaan
audacious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Bold and willing to take striking risks.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The rescue team proposed an audacious route through the canyon.
Kartu 111
Pertanyaan
resilient (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or change.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The resilient community rebuilt its market after the flood.
Kartu 112
Pertanyaan
scrupulous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Very careful to act honestly, correctly, and according to principle.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The auditor was scrupulous about documenting every expense.
Kartu 113
Pertanyaan
vindicate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 114
Pertanyaan
submissive (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 115
Pertanyaan
verbose (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Using more words than necessary.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The verbose introduction delayed the paper's main point.
Kartu 116
Pertanyaan
clandestine (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Kept secret, usually to conceal an improper or unauthorized activity.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The group held clandestine meetings in an unused warehouse.
Kartu 117
Pertanyaan
belie (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 118
Pertanyaan
gregarious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Sociable and fond of being with other people.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The gregarious host introduced every guest to someone new.
Kartu 119
Pertanyaan
stoic (adjective, hardship) — meaning?
Jawaban
Enduring pain or hardship without showing much complaint or emotion.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: He remained stoic while doctors treated the injury.
Kartu 120
Pertanyaan
nuanced (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Showing subtle differences or careful distinctions.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The historian gives a nuanced account of both leaders' motives.
Kartu 121
Pertanyaan
plausible (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Investigators considered several plausible explanations for the outage.
Kartu 122
Pertanyaan
antipathy (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.
Part of speech: noun
Example: His antipathy toward bureaucracy shaped his political views.
Kartu 123
Pertanyaan
malleable (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Able to be shaped, changed, or influenced easily.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Copper is malleable enough to be formed into thin sheets.
Kartu 124
Pertanyaan
anomaly (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 125
Pertanyaan
refute (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To prove that a claim or argument is wrong.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Later evidence refuted the original explanation.
Kartu 126
Pertanyaan
indifferent (adjective, level of concern) — meaning?
Jawaban
Having no particular interest, concern, or preference.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Many voters seemed indifferent to the minor procedural change.
Kartu 127
Pertanyaan
rhetoric (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
Language designed to persuade or impress an audience.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The campaign's rhetoric became sharper as the election approached.
Kartu 128
Pertanyaan
benign (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Harmless, gentle, or unlikely to cause damage.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Tests confirmed that the growth was benign.
Kartu 129
Pertanyaan
impetuous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Acting quickly without enough thought about the consequences.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His impetuous decision to resign surprised the entire team.
Kartu 130
Pertanyaan
unequivocal (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The court issued an unequivocal rejection of the claim.
Kartu 131
Pertanyaan
polemical (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 132
Pertanyaan
aberrant (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Departing from what is normal, expected, or typical.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: One aberrant reading prompted the technician to recalibrate the sensor.
Kartu 133
Pertanyaan
placid (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The lake looked placid after the storm passed.
Kartu 134
Pertanyaan
qualify (verb, a claim) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 135
Pertanyaan
persuasive (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 136
Pertanyaan
obscure (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Not well known or difficult to understand.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The footnote refers to an obscure legal precedent.
Kartu 137
Pertanyaan
steadfast (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Firm, loyal, and unlikely to change under pressure.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She remained steadfast in her support for the reform.
Kartu 138
Pertanyaan
didactic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 139
Pertanyaan
skeptical (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Doubtful and unwilling to accept a claim without evidence.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Reviewers remained skeptical until the results were replicated.
Kartu 140
Pertanyaan
stringent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Very strict and demanding.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The laboratory follows stringent contamination controls.
Kartu 141
Pertanyaan
judicious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Showing careful thought and good judgment.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A judicious compromise preserved the strongest parts of both plans.
Kartu 142
Pertanyaan
apathy (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A lack of interest, concern, or emotion.
Part of speech: noun
Example: Public apathy made it difficult to recruit volunteers.
Kartu 143
Pertanyaan
validate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To confirm that something is sound, accurate, or acceptable.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A second laboratory validated the initial result.
Kartu 144
Pertanyaan
magnanimous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 145
Pertanyaan
banal (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 146
Pertanyaan
impartial (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Fair and not favoring one side over another.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Both parties asked an impartial mediator to hear the dispute.
Kartu 147
Pertanyaan
tenacious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Persistent and unwilling to give up.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A tenacious investigator traced the error to its source.
Kartu 148
Pertanyaan
stipulate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 149
Pertanyaan
specious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 150
Pertanyaan
absolve (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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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Kartu 151
Pertanyaan
obstinate (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Stubbornly refusing to change an opinion or course of action.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: He remained obstinate even after the evidence contradicted him.
Kartu 152
Pertanyaan
parsimonious (adjective, spending) — meaning?
Jawaban
Extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The parsimonious owner delayed essential repairs.
Kartu 153
Pertanyaan
iconoclast (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 154
Pertanyaan
whimsical (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Playfully unusual or guided by sudden, fanciful ideas.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The garden's whimsical sculptures delighted younger visitors.
Kartu 155
Pertanyaan
appease (verb, someone upset) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 156
Pertanyaan
insipid (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Lacking flavor, interest, or distinctive character.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The adaptation turned a lively novel into an insipid drama.
Kartu 157
Pertanyaan
wary (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Cautious because something may be dangerous or unreliable.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Residents were wary of promises that lacked funding.
Kartu 158
Pertanyaan
despondent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Deeply discouraged and without much hope.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: After months of rejection, the applicant became despondent.
Kartu 159
Pertanyaan
laconic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Using very few words.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His laconic reply contained only the date and location.
Kartu 160
Pertanyaan
hackneyed (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Used so often that it seems dull and unoriginal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The reviewer criticized the film's hackneyed plot.
Kartu 161
Pertanyaan
lethargic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Sluggish, lacking energy, or unusually inactive.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The heat left the hikers lethargic by midday.
Kartu 162
Pertanyaan
tentative (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Not fully decided or certain; provisional.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: They reached a tentative agreement pending legal review.
Kartu 163
Pertanyaan
disparate (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Fundamentally different in kind and difficult to compare.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The coalition united groups with disparate political goals.
Kartu 164
Pertanyaan
accede (verb, a request) — meaning?
Jawaban
To agree to a request, proposal, or demand.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The council acceded to residents' request for a public hearing.
Kartu 165
Pertanyaan
zealous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A zealous volunteer recruited dozens of new members.
Kartu 166
Pertanyaan
immutable (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Unable to be changed.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The rules are longstanding, but they are not immutable.
Kartu 167
Pertanyaan
cursory (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Quick and not thorough or detailed.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A cursory inspection failed to reveal the crack.
Kartu 168
Pertanyaan
tolerant (adjective, different views) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 169
Pertanyaan
egregious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Outstandingly and shockingly bad.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The audit uncovered an egregious misuse of public funds.
Kartu 170
Pertanyaan
mercurial (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The mercurial director could be charming one moment and furious the next.
Kartu 171
Pertanyaan
abridge (verb, a text) — meaning?
Jawaban
To shorten a text while preserving its main ideas.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The editor abridged the memoir for a younger audience.
Kartu 172
Pertanyaan
transient (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Lasting only a short time.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The medication caused a transient feeling of dizziness.
Kartu 173
Pertanyaan
abdicate (verb, a throne) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 174
Pertanyaan
castigate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Commentators castigated the agency for its slow response.
Kartu 175
Pertanyaan
coerce (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 176
Pertanyaan
contrite (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Genuinely sorry and remorseful for wrongdoing.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The contrite official apologized and returned the money.
Kartu 177
Pertanyaan
loquacious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Tending to talk a great deal.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The loquacious guide filled the journey with stories.
Kartu 178
Pertanyaan
vigilant (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Watchful and alert to possible danger or problems.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Inspectors remained vigilant for signs of structural damage.
Kartu 179
Pertanyaan
arbitrate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To settle a dispute by acting as a neutral decision-maker.
Part of speech: verb
Example: An independent panel will arbitrate the labor dispute.
Kartu 180
Pertanyaan
abhor (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To hate or regard something with deep disgust.
Part of speech: verb
Example: She abhors cruelty in any form.
Kartu 181
Pertanyaan
altruistic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Concerned with helping others without seeking personal gain.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her altruistic decision gave the scholarship fund a strong start.
Kartu 182
Pertanyaan
undermine (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To weaken something gradually or indirectly.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Repeated delays undermined public confidence in the project.
Kartu 183
Pertanyaan
decorum (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
Proper, polite behavior suited to a formal situation.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The chair asked everyone to maintain decorum during the hearing.
Kartu 184
Pertanyaan
eclectic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 185
Pertanyaan
volatile (adjective, conditions) — meaning?
Jawaban
Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, often for the worse.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Investors avoided the volatile market.
Kartu 186
Pertanyaan
enigmatic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Mysterious and difficult to understand or explain.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The artist gave an enigmatic answer about the empty frame.
Kartu 187
Pertanyaan
circumvent (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 188
Pertanyaan
ostentatious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Designed to attract attention and display wealth or importance.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The office was luxurious without being ostentatious.
Kartu 189
Pertanyaan
tractable (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Easy to control, manage, or solve.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The problem became tractable once the team divided it into smaller parts.
Kartu 190
Pertanyaan
orthodox (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Following established, traditional, or generally accepted beliefs and methods.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His interpretation departs from orthodox economic theory.
Kartu 191
Pertanyaan
nonchalant (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Appearing calmly unconcerned.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She sounded nonchalant despite the approaching deadline.
Kartu 192
Pertanyaan
intrepid (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Fearless and willing to face danger or difficulty.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: An intrepid reporter crossed the flooded valley to reach the village.
Kartu 193
Pertanyaan
discreet (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 194
Pertanyaan
mundane (adjective, daily life) — meaning?
Jawaban
Ordinary, routine, and lacking excitement.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The memoir finds humor in mundane household tasks.
Kartu 195
Pertanyaan
ingenuous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 196
Pertanyaan
aggrandize (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 197
Pertanyaan
taciturn (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Habitually quiet and unwilling to speak much.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The taciturn mechanic answered every question with a nod.
Kartu 198
Pertanyaan
fastidious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Very attentive to detail, cleanliness, or accuracy and often hard to satisfy.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The fastidious editor checked every citation twice.
Kartu 199
Pertanyaan
instigate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To cause an event or action to begin, especially a troublesome one.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A false rumor instigated the confrontation.
Kartu 200
Pertanyaan
provincial (adjective, outlook) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 201
Pertanyaan
proliferate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To increase or spread rapidly in number.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Small delivery services proliferated across the city.
Kartu 202
Pertanyaan
fortuitous (adjective, chance occurrence) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 203
Pertanyaan
acerbic (adjective, tone) — meaning?
Jawaban
Sharp, bitter, or cutting in tone.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His acerbic review mocked both the play and its audience.
Kartu 204
Pertanyaan
efface (verb, a mark) — meaning?
Jawaban
To erase, remove, or make something less noticeable.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Centuries of rain had effaced the inscription.
Kartu 205
Pertanyaan
compel (verb, action) — meaning?
Jawaban
To force or strongly drive someone to act.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A court order compelled the agency to release the records.
Kartu 206
Pertanyaan
erratic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Irregular, inconsistent, or unpredictable.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Erratic rainfall reduced the harvest.
Kartu 207
Pertanyaan
rebuke (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The judge rebuked the attorney for withholding evidence.
Kartu 208
Pertanyaan
anachronistic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 209
Pertanyaan
esoteric (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 210
Pertanyaan
evade (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To avoid or escape from someone, something, or a responsibility.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The witness repeatedly evaded the central question.
Kartu 211
Pertanyaan
extol (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To praise someone or something enthusiastically.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The review extolled the novel's precise language.
Kartu 212
Pertanyaan
apocryphal (adjective, a story) — meaning?
Jawaban
Widely repeated but of doubtful truth or authenticity.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The apocryphal tale has never been confirmed by contemporary records.
Kartu 213
Pertanyaan
depose (verb, a leader) — meaning?
Jawaban
To remove a ruler or leader from power.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The generals deposed the president after months of unrest.
Kartu 214
Pertanyaan
codify (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 215
Pertanyaan
condone (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Silence can appear to condone misconduct.
Kartu 216
Pertanyaan
pedantic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Too concerned with minor rules, details, or displays of learning.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His pedantic corrections interrupted the useful discussion.
Kartu 217
Pertanyaan
preclude (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The early deadline may preclude a thorough review.
Kartu 218
Pertanyaan
mollify (verb, anger) — meaning?
Jawaban
To calm someone's anger or anxiety.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A direct apology helped mollify the disappointed client.
Kartu 219
Pertanyaan
decry (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To publicly and strongly condemn something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Civil rights groups decried the discriminatory rule.
Kartu 220
Pertanyaan
alacrity (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
Cheerful readiness and promptness.
Part of speech: noun
Example: She accepted the difficult assignment with alacrity.
Kartu 221
Pertanyaan
eradicate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To destroy or remove something completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Vaccination has eradicated the disease in many regions.
Kartu 222
Pertanyaan
prescient (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Showing knowledge of an event before it happens.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her prescient warning anticipated the supply shortage.
Kartu 223
Pertanyaan
approbation (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
Strong approval or praise.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The proposal received the approbation of the ethics committee.
Kartu 224
Pertanyaan
perfunctory (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Done routinely with little care, interest, or effort.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The manager offered a perfunctory apology and changed nothing.
Kartu 225
Pertanyaan
abstemious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Moderate and restrained, especially in eating or drinking.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Despite the lavish meal, she remained abstemious.
Kartu 226
Pertanyaan
promulgate (verb, a law or rule) — meaning?
Jawaban
To officially and publicly announce a law or rule.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The agency promulgated new safety standards.
Kartu 227
Pertanyaan
trenchant (adjective, expression) — meaning?
Jawaban
Expressed sharply, clearly, and effectively.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her trenchant critique exposed the proposal's central weakness.
Kartu 228
Pertanyaan
assiduous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Showing persistent, careful effort.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her assiduous research uncovered letters that others had missed.
Kartu 229
Pertanyaan
forgo (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To choose to go without something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: They decided to forgo bonuses during the difficult year.
Kartu 230
Pertanyaan
impede (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To delay, obstruct, or make progress more difficult.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Heavy snow impeded the rescue effort.
Kartu 231
Pertanyaan
arcane (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 232
Pertanyaan
quixotic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Extremely idealistic but impractical.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The plan to eliminate all traffic in a week was quixotic.
Kartu 233
Pertanyaan
curtail (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To reduce or limit something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Water shortages forced farmers to curtail production.
Kartu 234
Pertanyaan
repudiate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To reject a claim, belief, agreement, or connection emphatically.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The candidate repudiated the group's endorsement.
Kartu 235
Pertanyaan
sardonic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 236
Pertanyaan
ostracize (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To deliberately exclude someone from a group or society.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Classmates ostracized him after the accusation spread.
Kartu 237
Pertanyaan
emulate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 238
Pertanyaan
ubiquitous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Present or appearing almost everywhere.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in urban life.
Kartu 239
Pertanyaan
engender (verb, a condition) — meaning?
Jawaban
To cause a feeling, condition, or situation to develop.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Transparent decisions can engender public trust.
Kartu 240
Pertanyaan
consolidate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To combine separate parts into a stronger or more effective whole.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The university consolidated three small departments.
Kartu 241
Pertanyaan
confiscate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To take property under official authority.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Customs officers confiscated the undeclared goods.
Kartu 242
Pertanyaan
vociferous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Vociferous opponents disrupted the meeting.
Kartu 243
Pertanyaan
foster (verb, growth) — meaning?
Jawaban
To encourage the growth or development of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The workshop fostered collaboration between the two departments.
Kartu 244
Pertanyaan
disseminate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To spread information or ideas widely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The health department disseminated the guidance in six languages.
Kartu 245
Pertanyaan
indict (verb, a criminal charge) — meaning?
Jawaban
To formally charge someone with a serious crime.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A grand jury indicted the executive on three counts of fraud.
Kartu 246
Pertanyaan
ascetic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 247
Pertanyaan
placate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To make an angry person calmer.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The mayor promised an inquiry to placate the protesters.
Kartu 248
Pertanyaan
obfuscate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To make an idea or situation harder to understand.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Dense jargon obfuscated the report's simple conclusion.
Kartu 249
Pertanyaan
diffident (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Shy and lacking confidence in one's abilities.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The diffident student rarely volunteered an answer.
Kartu 250
Pertanyaan
abjure (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 251
Pertanyaan
vilify (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 252
Pertanyaan
transcend (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To go beyond the usual limits of something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The music transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Kartu 253
Pertanyaan
circumspect (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Careful to consider risks and consequences before acting.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The diplomat was circumspect when discussing the fragile alliance.
Kartu 254
Pertanyaan
incite (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 255
Pertanyaan
mendacious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Dishonest and given to lying.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The witness's mendacious account collapsed under cross-examination.
Kartu 256
Pertanyaan
hegemony (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
Dominance by one state, group, or idea over others.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The alliance challenged the empire's regional hegemony.
Kartu 257
Pertanyaan
venerate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To regard someone or something with deep respect.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Many residents venerate the poet as a national figure.
Kartu 258
Pertanyaan
vacillate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To repeatedly waver between different choices or opinions.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The committee vacillated between renovation and replacement.
Kartu 259
Pertanyaan
chicanery (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 260
Pertanyaan
cacophony (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds.
Part of speech: noun
Example: A cacophony of horns and alarms filled the tunnel.
Kartu 261
Pertanyaan
enervate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 262
Pertanyaan
recalcitrant (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Stubbornly resisting authority, control, or guidance.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The recalcitrant contractor ignored repeated safety warnings.
Kartu 263
Pertanyaan
exonerate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.
Part of speech: verb
Example: DNA evidence exonerated the man after twelve years in prison.
Kartu 264
Pertanyaan
inchoate (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Only partly formed and not yet clear or organized.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The committee turned an inchoate idea into a workable proposal.
Kartu 265
Pertanyaan
fecund (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Highly fertile or productive.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The river valley's fecund soil supported several harvests each year.
Kartu 266
Pertanyaan
credulous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Too ready to believe claims without enough evidence.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Credulous investors accepted the impossible promise of risk-free returns.
Kartu 267
Pertanyaan
sycophant (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 268
Pertanyaan
munificent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Extremely generous, especially in giving money or gifts.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: A munificent grant allowed the museum to waive admission fees.
Kartu 269
Pertanyaan
deleterious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Causing harm or damage.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Chronic sleep loss can have deleterious effects on judgment.
Kartu 270
Pertanyaan
facetious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Treating a serious subject with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her facetious comment was poorly timed during the emergency briefing.
Kartu 271
Pertanyaan
opprobrium (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
Harsh public criticism, disgrace, or shame.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The fraudulent scheme brought opprobrium on the entire organization.
Kartu 272
Pertanyaan
torpor (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 273
Pertanyaan
garrulous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Excessively talkative, especially about unimportant matters.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The garrulous passenger narrated his entire journey.
Kartu 274
Pertanyaan
scrutinize (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To examine something very closely and carefully.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Reviewers scrutinized the data for signs of bias.
Kartu 275
Pertanyaan
demur (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To raise an objection or show reluctance.
Part of speech: verb
Example: She agreed to the budget but demurred at the proposed deadline.
Kartu 276
Pertanyaan
calumny (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 277
Pertanyaan
usurp (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To take power or a position without legal right.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The general usurped the throne while the heir was abroad.
Kartu 278
Pertanyaan
equanimity (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
Calmness and emotional balance, especially under stress.
Part of speech: noun
Example: She handled the hostile questions with equanimity.
Kartu 279
Pertanyaan
bucolic (adjective, rural life) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 280
Pertanyaan
suppress (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 281
Pertanyaan
impecunious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Having little or no money.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The impecunious student repaired the old bicycle instead of replacing it.
Kartu 282
Pertanyaan
lacuna (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 283
Pertanyaan
exigent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Urgent and demanding immediate attention or action.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The hospital reserved extra staff for exigent cases.
Kartu 284
Pertanyaan
diatribe (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A long, bitter verbal or written attack.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The editorial became a diatribe against anyone who favored compromise.
Kartu 285
Pertanyaan
sanction (verb, approval) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 286
Pertanyaan
commensurate (adjective, degree) — meaning?
Jawaban
Matching something else in size, degree, or importance.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The salary should be commensurate with the role's responsibilities.
Kartu 287
Pertanyaan
onerous (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Requiring great effort or imposing a heavy burden.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Small clinics struggled with the onerous reporting requirement.
Kartu 288
Pertanyaan
yield (verb, resistance) — meaning?
Jawaban
To give way, surrender, or stop resisting.
Part of speech: verb
Example: After hours of debate, the minority finally yielded.
Kartu 289
Pertanyaan
bombastic (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Using grand, inflated language with little real meaning.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The candidate's bombastic speech offered no practical plan.
Kartu 290
Pertanyaan
obsequious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Excessively obedient or flattering toward someone powerful.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The aide's obsequious praise made the director uncomfortable.
Kartu 291
Pertanyaan
paucity (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
A shortage or insufficient amount of something.
Part of speech: noun
Example: A paucity of reliable records limits what historians can conclude.
Kartu 292
Pertanyaan
pernicious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 293
Pertanyaan
convivial (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Friendly, lively, and enjoyable in company.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The formal meeting ended with a convivial dinner.
Kartu 294
Pertanyaan
temerity (noun) — meaning?
Jawaban
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.
Kartu 295
Pertanyaan
intransigent (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Unwilling to compromise or change one's position.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Both sides remained intransigent, so the talks collapsed.
Kartu 296
Pertanyaan
ephemeral (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Existing or popular for only a short time.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The artist built an ephemeral sculpture from snow.
Kartu 297
Pertanyaan
desiccate (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To remove moisture from something or cause it to dry out completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Hot winds desiccated the unprotected seedlings.
Kartu 298
Pertanyaan
sagacious (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Showing wise judgment and practical insight.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her sagacious advice prevented an expensive mistake.
Kartu 299
Pertanyaan
rescind (verb) — meaning?
Jawaban
To officially cancel or revoke a decision, law, or agreement.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The university rescinded the offer after discovering false records.
Kartu 300
Pertanyaan
implacable (adjective) — meaning?
Jawaban
Unable to be calmed, satisfied, or persuaded to change.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The prosecutor remained an implacable opponent of the pardon.
300 kartu
GRE Vocabulary Flashcards: 300 Words with Definitions & Examples
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