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GMAT Word List # GMAT/W74

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Description of amiss (adjective)
wrong; awry; wrongly; mistaken; erroneous

Samples of amiss
Seeing that his anorak was gone, he knew something was amiss.



   
Description of subliminal (adjective)
below the level of consciousness

Samples of subliminal
Critics of advertising say that it's loaded with subliminal messages.



   
Description of steadfast (adjective)
loyal; consistent; persistent

Samples of steadfast
The secret service agents are steadfast to their oath to protect the president.



   
Description of inimical (adjective)
harmful; hostile; unfriendly

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



   
Description of ubiquitous (adjective)
omnipresent; present everywhere

Samples of ubiquitous
A ubiquitous spirit followed the man wherever he went.
Water may seem ubiquitous, until a drought comes along.



   
Description of malleable (adjective)
easy to shape or bend; pliable; flexible; adaptable

Samples of malleable
The malleable material was formed into a U shape.
The sculptor uses malleable substances to create complex masterpieces.



   
Description of cognizant (adjective)
aware of; perceptive

Samples 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.



   
Description of turbid (adjective)
thick and dense; cloudy; confused; muddy; murky

Samples of turbid
The turbid green waters of the lake prevented them from seeing the bottom.



   
Description of serrated (adjective)
having a saw-toothed edge

Samples of serrated
While camping, the family used a serrated band saw to cut firewood.



   
Description of nautical (adjective)
of the sea; having to do with sailors, ships or navigation

Samples of nautical
The coastal New England town had a charming nautical influence.



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