GRE VOCAB 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Anomaly (n.) - ANSWERsomething that is unusual or
unexpected
The student's poor performance on the latest test was an
anomaly since she had precious earned excellent grades.
Equivocal (adj.) - ANSWERnot easily understood or
explained
,Politicians have been known to provide equivocal answers
to reporters' questions.
Lucid (adj.) - ANSWERvery clear and easy to understand
The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the
students to fully grasp the concepts presented.
Precipitate (vb.) - ANSWERto cause (something) to
happen quickly or suddenly
Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.
,Assuage (vb.) - ANSWERto make (an unpleasant feeling)
less intense
A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.
Erudite (adj.) - ANSWERhaving or showing great
knowledge or learning
High school students can often struggle with novels that
are more erudite than they are entertaining.
, Opaque (adj.) - ANSWERnot able to be seen through; not
easily understood
Medical jargon includes many opaque terms.
Prodigal (adj.) - ANSWERwastefully extravagant
The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned
expensive events.
Enigma (n.) - ANSWERa person or thing that is
mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
ANSWERS
Anomaly (n.) - ANSWERsomething that is unusual or
unexpected
The student's poor performance on the latest test was an
anomaly since she had precious earned excellent grades.
Equivocal (adj.) - ANSWERnot easily understood or
explained
,Politicians have been known to provide equivocal answers
to reporters' questions.
Lucid (adj.) - ANSWERvery clear and easy to understand
The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the
students to fully grasp the concepts presented.
Precipitate (vb.) - ANSWERto cause (something) to
happen quickly or suddenly
Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.
,Assuage (vb.) - ANSWERto make (an unpleasant feeling)
less intense
A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.
Erudite (adj.) - ANSWERhaving or showing great
knowledge or learning
High school students can often struggle with novels that
are more erudite than they are entertaining.
, Opaque (adj.) - ANSWERnot able to be seen through; not
easily understood
Medical jargon includes many opaque terms.
Prodigal (adj.) - ANSWERwastefully extravagant
The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned
expensive events.
Enigma (n.) - ANSWERa person or thing that is
mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
