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This document provides definitions for 13 vocabulary words: abjure, abrogate, adjudicate, afford, alacrity, anachronism, anathema, anemic, anodyne, antic, aplomb, apogee, and apostate. For each word, it lists the part of speech, definition, synonyms, and provides an example sentence using the word.

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Magoosh GRE Flashcards Advance - Part1

This document provides definitions for 13 vocabulary words: abjure, abrogate, adjudicate, afford, alacrity, anachronism, anathema, anemic, anodyne, antic, aplomb, apogee, and apostate. For each word, it lists the part of speech, definition, synonyms, and provides an example sentence using the word.

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Magoosh GRE Flashcards Advanced All I - VII

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2.

abjure

abrogate

verb: formally reject or give up (as a belief)

8.

anemic

Synonyms : forswear , recant , resile , retract

Synonyms : anaemic

While the church believed that Galileo abjured


the heliocentric theory under threat of torture,
he later wrote a book clearly supporting the
theory.

After three straight shows, the lead actress gave an


anemic performance the fourth night, barely
speaking loudly enough for those in the back rows
to hear.

verb: revoke formally

9.

anodyne

As part of the agreement between the labor


union and the company, the workers
abrogated their right to strike for four years in
exchange for better health insurance.
3.

adjudicate

Muzak, which is played in department stores, is


intended to be an anodyne, but is often so cheesy
and over-the-top that customers become irritated.

verb: to serve as a judge in a competition; to


arrive at a judgment or conclusion

adjective: inoffensive
Synonyms : analgesic , analgetic

Only those with the most refined palates were


able to adjudicate during the barbeque
competition.
afford

verb: provide with an opportunity

Wilbur enjoyed a spicy Mexican breakfast, but Jill


preferred a far more anodyne meal in the mornings.
10.

antic

The clown's antic act was too extreme for the


youngest children, who left the room in tears.

This word has other definitions but this is the


most important one to study
alacrity

This word has other definitions but this is the most


important one to study

noun: an eager willingness to do something


11.

aplomb

Synonyms : briskness , smartness

anachronism

noun: something that is inappropriate for the


given time period (usually something old).

Nancy acted with aplomb during dangerous


situations--she once calmly climbed up an oak tree
to save a cat.
12.

apogee

The apogee of the Viennese style of music, Mozart's


music continues to mesmerize audiences well into
the 21st century.

Dressed in 15th century clothing each day,


Edward was a walking anachronism.
anathema

noun: a detested person; the source of


somebody's hate
Synonyms : bete noire
Hundreds of years ago, Galileo was anathema
to the church; today the church is anathema to
some on the left side of the political spectrum.

noun: the highest point


Synonyms : culmination

Synonyms : misdating , mistiming

7.

noun: great coolness and composure under strain


Synonyms : assuredness , cool , poise , sang-froid

The first three weeks at his new job, Mark


worked with such alacrity that upper
management knew it would be giving him a
promotion.
6.

adjective: ludicrously odd


Synonyms : fantastic , fantastical , grotesque

The summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro affords a


panoramic view that encompasses both
Tanzania and Kenya.

5.

noun: something that soothes or relieves pain


Synonyms : analgesic , pain pill , painkiller

Synonyms : decide , resolve , settle,judge , try

4.

adjective: lacking energy and vigor

13.

apostate

noun: a person who has abandoned a religious


faith or cause
Synonyms : deserter , ratter , recreant , renegade ,
turncoat
An apostate of the Republican Party, Sheldon has
yet to become affiliated with any party and dubs
himself an independent.

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