Web English-test.net
 

GRE Word List # GRE/W164

gre preparation | add bookmark | print this page
prev gre wordlist | gre wordlist | next gre wordlist
 
  Word Descriptions stem from, disperse, wrest, bestow, supererogatory, pine, compromise, prevaricate, countenance, plonk


   
Description of stem from (verb: stemmed from; stemmed from; stemming from)
occur as a result of



   
Description of disperse (verb: dispersed; dispersed; dispersing)
cause to become widely known; circularize; propagate; broadcast; spread; diffuse; pass around



   
Description of wrest (verb: wrested; wrested; wresting)
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically



   
Description of bestow (verb: bestowed; bestowed; bestowing)
contribute; add; bring; grant



   
Description of supererogatory (adjective)
more than is needed, desired, or required; redundant; spare; superfluous; supernumerary; surplus



   
Description of pine (verb: pined; pined; pining)
have a desire for something or someone who is not present; yen; languish



   
Description of compromise (verb: compromised; compromised; compromising)
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute



   
Description of prevaricate (verb: prevaricated; prevaricated; prevaricating)
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information; tergiversate; palter



   
Description of countenance (verb: countenanced; countenanced; countenancing)
consent to, give permission; let



   
Description of plonk (verb)
set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; plop; plunk; plump down; plunk down; plump



  Determinations of the words stem from, disperse, wrest, bestow, supererogatory, pine, compromise, prevaricate, countenance, plonk

  file's URL: http://www.english-test.net/gre/vocabulary/words/164/gre-descriptions.php
GRE test: http://www.english-test.net/gre/vocabulary/words/164/gre-test.php
GRE word lists: http://www.english-test.net/gre/vocabulary/words/164/gre-definitions.php
GRE prep forum: http://www.english-test.net/forum/forum22.html
GRE preparation: http://english-test/gre/index.html © 2003—2009 www.english-test.net
 

Earthsearch: The Complete Radio Series I and II audiobook download Earthsearch: The Complete Radio Series I and II audiobook download — The acclaimed BBC Radio 4 space drama arrives in its entirety for the very first time, with a bonus introduction by...

More links from English-test.net: Advisable to apply to sure-shot schools on the test day?, Salary vs. wage, Some questions about error identification, Confused: "start at Pimsleur track no. 2", Expression: "Sometimes we just have assess ourselves...", Hello there... My name's Madalena and and I'm an English teacher in Portugal., Shake them by the hand, Expression: in the hot seat, Expression for things in the future, What does "walking like a sour kraut" mean?, "confident of" vs. "confident in", to send ON the address or to send AT the address?, Free EFL Quiz Online: Basic American English, Using English handouts: Confusing Words test (17), Best way to learn French: Pimsleur French, Comprehensive Courses I, II, III, Interactive grammar quizzes: Ways of commenting, Business rules management: Bond Issues, Breach of Duty audio books, CDs, tapes, cassettes used and new, audio download

     GRE vocab test: Increase Vocabulary: English Verbs Adjectives         GRE vocabulary test: Word find games: Free Online Verb Adjective Game         Free GRE Test: (printable version)         Definition of stem from, disperse, wrest, bestow, supererogatory, pine