Web English-test.net
 

GMAT Word List # GMAT/M135

gmat preparation | add bookmark | print this page
prev gmat wordlist | gmat wordlist | next gmat wordlist
 
  Word Explanations reverent, deferential, engender, artifice, inquisitive, retract, bumptious, impale, concede, stagnant


   
Explanation of reverent (adjective)
respectful; feeling or showing deep love, respect, or awe

Sample of reverent
The congregation was very reverent of its spiritual leader.



   
Explanation of deferential (adjective)
yielding to the opinion of another; showing honor; respectful

Sample of deferential
After debating students living in the Sixth Ward for months, the mayor's deferential statements indicated that he had come to some understanding with them.



   
Explanation of engender (verb)
to bring about; to bring forth; to cause; to produce; to generate

Sample of engender
The group attempted to engender changes to the law.



   
Explanation of artifice (noun)
skill in a craft; expertise

Sample of artifice
The artifice of glass-making takes many years of practice.



   
Explanation of inquisitive (adjective)
eager to ask questions in order to learn; nosy; curious; prying

Sample of inquisitive
An inquisitive youngster is likely to become a wise adult.



   
Explanation of retract (verb)
to draw; to take back; to cancel; to annul

Sample of retract
Once you say something, it's hard to retract.



   
Explanation of bumptious (adjective)
arrogant; pushy; self-assertive

Sample of bumptious
He was bumptious in manner as he approached the podium to accept his anticipated award.



   
Explanation of impale (verb)
to pierce through with; to stick on; to pin down; to stab

Sample of impale
The knight was impaled by the sharp lance.



   
Explanation of concede (verb)
to surrender; to admit; to give up; to yield

Sample of concede
After much wrangling, the conceded that the minister had a point.
Satisfied with the recount, the mayor conceded graciously.



   
Explanation of stagnant (adjective)
motionless; uncirculating; still; inactive

Sample of stagnant
The stagnant water in the puddle became infested with mosquitoes.



  Explain the words reverent, deferential, engender, artifice, inquisitive, retract, bumptious, impale, concede, stagnant

  file's URL: http://www.english-test.net/gmat/vocabulary/meanings/135/gmat-explanations.php
GMAT test: http://www.english-test.net/gmat/vocabulary/meanings/135/gmat-test.php
GMAT word lists: http://www.english-test.net/gmat/vocabulary/meanings/135/gmat-words.php
GMAT prep forum: http://www.english-test.net/forum/forum14.html
GMAT preparation: http://english-test/gmat/index.html © 2003—2009 www.english-test.net
 

The Conspiracy Club audiobook download The Conspiracy Club audiobook download — When his brief, passionate romance with nurse Jocelyn Banks is cut short by her kidnapping and brutal murder, Dr...

More links from English-test.net: Port vs. haven, What are the three degrees of comparison? (adjectives: as...as), Those unruly prepositions…, Meaning of up, down (he puked all down my shirt; she puked her dinner up again), the subject of a sentence may be what parts of speech?, What's wrong with apiece?, Difference in meaning between at GRE and in GRE, Audio files beta version, meaning of make-up, Difference between suburb and suburbs?, Words that homophones: Listen and Improve Your English, English grammar quiz: English Slang Idioms (269), The 8 parts of speech: Noun verb adverb adjective, The Conspiracy Club audio books, CDs, tapes, cassettes used and new, audio download, Interactive grammar quizzes: Simple Present (1), Exercise with prune, pudding, eye, up, preys: English Slang Idioms (316)

     GMAT practice test: ESL English Vocabulary: English Adjective Verb Noun         GMAT practice test: Online word games: Free Adjective Verb Noun Game         Free GMAT Words: (printable version)         Meaning of reverent, deferential, engender, artifice, inquisitive