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GRE Word List # GRE/M153

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Explanation of multifarious (adjective)
having many aspects; miscellaneous



   
Explanation of empirical (adjective)
learned through observation



   
Explanation of malapropism (noun)
the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar



   
Explanation of larceny (noun)
form: larcenies

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; thievery; thieving; stealing



   
Explanation of buttress (verb)
forms: buttressed; buttressed; buttressing

make stronger or defensible



   
Explanation of callous (adjective)
forms: more callous; most callous

having calluses; thickened



   
Explanation of swank (verb)
display proudly; show off; ostentate



   
Explanation of emigree (noun)
someone who leaves one country to settle in another; outgoer



   
Explanation of harassed (adjective)
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; harried; pestered; vexed



   
Explanation of devouring (adjective)
(often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous; esurient; greedy



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