GRE Wordlist 34

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  1. overwrought
    deeply agitated especially from emotion
    hysterical
  2. ovoid
    rounded like an egg
  3. pachyderm
    a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant or hippo
  4. pacifist
    someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
  5. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  6. paean
    a hymn of praise
  7. painstaking
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  8. palatable
    acceptable to the taste or mind
  9. palate
    the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities
  10. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
    magnificent
  11. paleontology
    the earth science that studies fossil organisms
    study of prehistoric life
  12. palette
    a board on which an artist mixes paints
  13. palimpsest
    a manuscript on which more than one text has been written
    parchment used for second time after original writing has been erased
  14. pall
    lose strength or effectiveness
    grow tiresome
  15. pallet
    a mattress filled with straw or a pad made of quilts
    small
  16. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  17. pallid
    pale, as of a person's complexion
    wan
  18. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  19. palpitate
    cause to throb or beat rapidly
    flutter
  20. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
    petty; trifling
  21. pan
    express a totally negative opinion of
    criticize harshly
  22. panacea
    hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
  23. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
    flair; flamboyance
  24. pandemic
    an outbreak of disease that is geographically widespread
  25. pandemonium
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
    wild tumult
  26. pander
    yield to; give satisfaction to
    cater to the low desires of others
  27. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  28. panoramic
    as from an altitude or distance
    denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view
  29. pantomime
    a performance using gestures and movements without words
  30. papyrus
    paper made from a plant by cutting it and pressing it flat
  31. parable
    a short moral story
  32. paradigm
    a standard or typical example
  33. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
    a statement that looks false but is actually correct
  34. paragon
    a perfect embodiment of a concept
  35. parallelism
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
  36. parameter
    any factor defining a system and determining its performance
    limit
  37. paramount
    most important or impactful
  38. paramour
    a woman who cohabits with an important man
    illicit lover
  39. paranoia
    a mental disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
    abnormal tendency to suspect and mistrust others
  40. paraphernalia
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  41. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  42. parasite
    a follower who hangs around a host in hope of advantage
    sycophant
  43. parched
    extremely thirsty
  44. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  45. parity
    functional equality
  46. parlance
    a manner of speaking natural to a language's native speakers
  47. parley
    a negotiation between enemies
    conference
  48. parochial
    narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
  49. parody
    humorous or satirical mimicry
    travesty
  50. paroxysm
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
    fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage
  51. parquet
    a floor made of a patterned wood inlay
  52. parry
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
    ward off a blow; deflect
  53. parsimony
    extreme stinginess
    extreme frugality
  54. partial
    having a strong preference or liking for
  55. partiality
    an inclination to favor one group or view over alternatives
  56. partisan
    an enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
  57. partition
    separation by the creation of a boundary that divides
  58. passe
    out of fashion
  59. passive
    lacking in energy or will
  60. pastiche
    a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work
  61. pastoral
    idyllically rustic
    rural
  62. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
  63. pathetic
    inspiring mixed contempt and pity
    touching
  64. pathological
    relating to the study of diseases
  65. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  66. patina
    a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
    green crust on old bronze works; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
  67. patois
    a regional dialect of a language
  68. patriarch
    the male head of family or tribe
  69. patrician
    a person of refined upbringing and manners
    noble; aristocratic
  70. patronize
    provide support for
  71. paucity
    an insufficient quantity or number
    scarcity
  72. pauper
    a person who is very poor
  73. peccadillo
    a petty misdeed
  74. pacific
    disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature
  75. palaver
    loud and confused and empty talk
  76. palisade
    a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
  77. palpitation
    a rapid and irregular heart beat
    trembling; shaking
  78. panoply
    a complete and impressive array
  79. panorama
    a picture representing a continuous scene
    broad view; comprehensive picture
  80. pare
    remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
    to trim
  81. parole
    a conditional release from imprisonment
  82. paternity
    the state of being a father
    descent from father's ancestors
  83. pathogenic
    able to cause disease
  84. patricide
    the murder of your father
  85. patrimony
    an inheritance coming by right of birth
    heritage derived from one's father
  86. pavilion
    a large and often sumptuous tent
    tent or light building used for shelter or exhibitions
  87. peculation
    the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
  88. paradoxical
    seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
Created on 八月 15, 2012 (updated 八月 15, 2012)

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