GRE FLASHCARDS (PRACTICE TESTS) QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Provident CORRECT ANSWER prudent, frugal, saving Unscrupulous CORRECT ANSWER unprincipled, without scruples or principles Profligate CORRECT ANSWER recklessly wasteful, wildly extravagant Somber CORRECT ANSWER grave or even gloomy in character, dismal, depressing, melancholy Allay CORRECT ANSWER lessen the intensity of or calm, alleviate, make quiet Rueful CORRECT ANSWER mournful, regretful Impenitent CORRECT ANSWER not penitent or remorseful Sublime CORRECT ANSWER inspiring awe, to elevate or exalt, indignify Austere CORRECT ANSWER stern and cold in appearance, strict, ASCETIC Gadfly CORRECT ANSWER person who stimulates or annoys by persistent criticism Insipid CORRECT ANSWER lacking interest or significance, dull, flat, BANAL Expiation CORRECT ANSWER the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) Repose CORRECT ANSWER Verb: lean in a comfortable resting position, Noun: lay to rest Demur CORRECT ANSWER take exception to, to object Schism CORRECT ANSWER division of a group into opposing factions, discord, separation Boon CORRECT ANSWER a desirable state or a blessing, benefit, something very helpful Imbroglio CORRECT ANSWER intricate, complicated situation Acrimonious CORRECT ANSWER marked by strong resentment or cynicism, bitter, biting in feeling