GRE Vocab 2025 / Terms with Detailed Verified Definitions / Already Graded A.

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incipient -

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In an initial stage; beginning to develop




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ephemeral -

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Lasting for a very short time




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seminal -

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Influencing later developments




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canonical -


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(adj) authorized, recognized; pertaining to the canon, or body of accepted rules,

standards or artistic works




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cognoscenti -

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those who know




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Paean -

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a song of praise, joy, or triumph




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Elocution -

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The skill of clear, expressive speech




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Artless -

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without guile; open and honest




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Guileless -

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Without cunning or deceit; artless




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Proliferate -

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To increase greatly in number; multiply




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Quixotic -

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exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical




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Capricious -

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impulsive and unpredictable




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Descry -

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to detect by looking carefully




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Peruse -

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(v.) to read thoroughly and carefully




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Assay -

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analyze; evaluate


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