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GMAT Word List # GMAT/M99

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Explanation of uncanny (adjective)
of a strange nature; weird; mysterious

Sample of uncanny
That two people could be so alike was uncanny.


   
Explanation of illusory (adjective)
unreal; false; deceptive; illusive

Sample of illusory
He was proven guilty when his alibi was found to be illusory.


   
Explanation of catalyst (noun)
anything which creates a situation in which change can occur

Sample of catalyst
The low pressure system was the catalyst for the nor'easter.


   
Explanation of arable (adjective)
suitable (as land) for plowing; cultivatable

Sample of arable
When the land was deemed arable the farmer decided to plow.


   
Explanation of inimical (adjective)
harmful; hostile; unfriendly

Sample of inimical
The chess player directed an inimical stare at his opponent to knock him off his game.


   
Explanation of rancor (noun)
strong ill will; enmity; bitterness; hatred; resentment

Sample of rancor
Her rancor for the man was evident in her hateful expression.
Sure they had their disagreements, but there was no rancor between them.


   
Explanation of feign (verb)
to pretend; to imitate; to fake; to fabricate; to make up

Sample of feign
It is not uncommon for a child to feign illness in order to stay home from school.


   
Explanation of heretic (noun)
person who holds opinion contrary to that which is generally accepted

Sample of heretic
Because he believed the world was round, many people considered Columbus to be a heretic.


   
Explanation of ingratitude (noun)
ungratefulness; thanklessness

Sample of ingratitude
When she failed to send a thank-you card, her friend took it as a sign of ingratitude.


   
Explanation of deprecate (verb)
to express disapproval of; to protest against; to disparage; belittle

Sample of deprecate
The environmentalists deprecated the paper companies for cutting down ancient forests.
The organization will deprecate the opening of the sewage plant.


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