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GMAT Word List # GMAT/W18

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Description of lewd (adjective)
lustful; wicked; vulgar; obscene

Samples of lewd
The comment was so lewd it could not be repeated in front of children.



   
Description of derisive (adjective)
showing disrespect or scorn for; contemptible; ridiculous; contemptuous

Samples of derisive
The derisive comment was aimed at the man's life long enemy.



   
Description of ardent (adjective)
with passionate or intense feelings; fervent; zealous; enthusiastic

Samples of ardent
The fans' ardent love of the game kept them returning to watch the terrible team.



   
Description of contentious (adjective)
quarrelsome; controversial; argumentative

Samples of contentious
The contentious student was asked to leave the classroom.
They hate his contentious behavior because every suggestion they give ends in a fight.

Determination of contentious
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Description of lambent (adjective)
traveling gently over surface; flickering; fluttering; playful

Samples of lambent
The lambent flame lit the dark room as the breeze wafted in.



   
Description of exultation (noun)
act of rejoicing; joy; gaiety; glee

Samples of exultation
Unpleasant and smelly as the operation was, she felt a surge of exultation when she cut the thread of the last suture and surveyed her unconscious patient.



   
Description of pervasive (adjective)
spreading throughout; extending; suffusing

Samples of pervasive
The home was filled with the pervasive aroma of baking bread.



   
Description of diminutive (adjective)
smaller than average; minute; tiny

Samples of diminutive
They lived in a diminutive house.
The diminutive woman could not see over the counter.



   
Description of fulsome (adjective)
disgusting due to excess; crude; repulsive; offensive

Samples of fulsome
The man became obese when he indulged in fulsome eating.



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

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



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