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GMAT Word List # GMAT/W115

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Description of nefariousness (noun)
being villainous or wicked; evil

Samples of nefariousness
The nefariousness of the ruler was apparent when he hoarded all of the food.

Determination of nefariousness
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Description of incursion (noun)
attack; hostile invasion; raid; entering; infiltration

Samples of incursion
The incursion by enemy forces left the country shocked.



   
Description of homily (noun)
solemn moral talk; sermon; exhortation; lesson

Samples of homily
The preacher gave a moving homily to the gathered crowd.



   
Description of edifice (noun)
large building

Samples of edifice
The edifice rose 20 stories and spanned two blocks.



   
Description of expedient (adjective)
convenient in obtaining a result; guided by self-interest; advantageous; beneficial; worthwhile

Samples of expedient
The mayor chose the more expedient path rather than the more correct one.
There is no expedient method a teenager will not resort to in order to get the keys to a car of their own.



   
Description of goad (verb)
to push into action; to urge; to tease; to drive

Samples of goad
Thinking about money will goad him into getting a job.



   
Description of comport (verb)
to behave in a certain manner

Samples of comport
It was easy to comport to the new group of employees.



   
Description of erudite (adjective)
having a wide knowledge acquired through reading; learned; knowledgeable; educated

Samples of erudite
The woman was so erudite, she could recite points on most any subject.



   
Description of static (adjective)
inactive; changeless; stationary; motionless

Samples of static
The view while riding in the train across the endless, flat landscape remained static for days.
The static water of the lake reflected the image of the trees.



   
Description of saunter (verb)
to walk at a leisurely pace; to stroll; to meander

Samples of saunter
The loving couple sauntered down the wooded path.



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