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GMAT Word List # GMAT/M14

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Explanation of luxuriant (adjective)
rich; magnificent; abundant; growing; richly ornamented

Sample of luxuriant
The luxuriant flowers grew in every available space.



   
Explanation of commodious (adjective)
spacious and convenient; roomy; ample; comfortable

Sample of commodious
The new home was so commodious that many new pieces of furniture needed to be purchased.



   
Explanation of insubordinate (adjective)
disobedient to authority; defiant

Sample of insubordinate
The boy's insubordinate behavior was a constant source of tension between the school and his parents.



   
Explanation of cognizant (adjective)
aware of; perceptive

Sample of cognizant
She became alarmed when she was cognizant of the man following her.
It was critical to establish whether the defendant was cognizant of his rights.



   
Explanation of equivocation (noun)
purposely misleading statement; prevarication

Sample of equivocation
The equivocations by the man sent the search team looking in the wrong direction.



   
Explanation of regal (adjective)
royal; grand; majestic

Sample of regal
The regal home was lavishly decorated and furnished with European antiques.
The well-bred woman behaves in a regal manner.



   
Explanation of unique (adjective)
without equal; incomparable; matchless

Sample of unique
The jeweler assured him that the doubloon was unique, as it was part of the long lost treasure of the Atocha.



   
Explanation of inherent (adjective)
part of the essential character; intrinsic; inborn; natural

Sample of inherent
A constant smile is inherent in pageant competitors.
The inherent desire to do well is present throughout the family.



   
Explanation of inclined (adjective)
apt to; likely; angled; sharp; cutting

Sample of inclined
The man's ear for music indicated he was inclined toward learning an instrument.
The hillside was inclined just enough to make for a fairly serious climb.



   
Explanation of audacious (adjective)
fearless; bold; impudent

Sample of audacious
The audacious soldier went into battle without a shield.



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