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GMAT Word List # GMAT/M130

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Explanation of abrupt (adjective)
happening or ending unexpectedly

Sample of abrupt
The abrupt end to their marriage was a shock to everyone.


   
Explanation of communal (adjective)
shared or common ownership; public

Sample of communal
The communal nature of the project made everyone pitch in to help.


   
Explanation of perpetual (adjective)
never ceasing; continuous; eternal

Sample of perpetual
Perpetual pain keeps the woman from walking.


   
Explanation of dormant (adjective)
as if asleep; inert; sluggish; inactive

Sample of dormant
The animals lay dormant until the spring thaw.


   
Explanation of wooden (adjective)
expressionless; dull; inflexible; stiff; blunt

Sample of wooden
The wooden expression of the man made him look like a statue.


   
Explanation of polemic (adjective)
controversial; argumentative; contentious

Sample of polemic
The polemic decision caused a stir in the community.


   
Explanation of esoteric (adjective)
understood by only a chosen few; confidential; private

Sample of esoteric
The esoteric language was only known by a select group.
We have had a number of esoteric conversations.


   
Explanation of plenary (adjective)
full; entire; complete; whole

Sample of plenary
A plenary class of students staged the protest.


   
Explanation of ceremonious (adjective)
very formal; proper

Sample of ceremonious
The black-tie dinner was highly ceremonious.


   
Explanation of meretricious (adjective)
deceptive beauty; alluring by attractive appearance; lewd

Sample of meretricious
A cubic zircon is a meretricious way of impressing others.


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