GRE MADE SIMPLE

Abstruse (ab-STROOS) Meaning: Difficult to comprehend or understand. Imagine someone with abs, trying to understand truss structure but cannot be cause he spent studying time in gym. Mnemonic: Imagine a professor writing abstruse equations on a blackboard that no one gets! Sentence: His explanation of quantum physics was so abstruse that it left the students baffled. Auxiliary (awg-ZIL-yuh-ree) Meaning: Supplementary or additional, often in support. Mnemonic: Think of an auxiliary power supply kicking in during a blackout. Sentence: The company hired auxiliary staff to manage the holiday rush. ...

Abrogate (AB-roh-gate) Meaning: Formally cancel or do away with. Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a judge shouting, “I hereby abrogate Mondays!” Abro dabro sitting on gate cancelling our prefixed visit to aladin. Sentence: The treaty was abrogated by the new government. Aghast (uh-GAST) Meaning: Shocked or horrified; struck with amazement. Funny Mnemonic: Picture a cat seeing its reflection and looking aghast, shouting, “What’s that?!” Sentence: She was aghast at the damage caused by the storm. ...

Aberrant (uh-BER-unt) Meaning: Deviating from what is normal or expected. Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a zebra painting its stripes into polka dots saying, “I’m going aberrant today!” Sentence: His aberrant behavior raised concerns among his peers. Abide (uh-BIDE) Meaning: Tolerate, follow, or accept. Funny Mnemonic: Picture a grumpy cat glaring at loud music, muttering, “I’ll have to abide this nonsense!” Sentence: We must abide by the rules of the competition. Bravado (bruh-VAH-doh) Meaning: A display of boldness or confidence, often feigned. Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a rooster puffing out its chest in front of a lion, shouting, “Look at my bravado!” Sentence: His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance. ...

Abscond (ab-SKOND) Meaning: Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid capture. Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a bank robber sprinting away with bags of money shouting, “Abscond before they catch me!” Sentence: The thief managed to abscond with the stolen jewels before the police arrived. Apogee (AP-uh-jee) Meaning: The peak or highest point of something. Funny Mnemonic: Picture a mountain climber reaching the top of Everest and yelling, “This is the apogee of my life!” Sentence: Winning the championship marked the apogee of her career. ...

Abeyance Pronunciation: uh-BAY-uhns Meaning: Suspension; a state of temporary suppression or temporary inactivity Mnemonic: “A-BAY-ANCE” (holding something in a temporary bay) Example: The legal case was held in abeyance pending further investigation Abstract Pronunciation: AB-strakt (noun/adjective), ab-STRAKT (verb) Meanings: Present in thought or concept but lacking physical existence To remove or consider something separately Mnemonic: “ABS-TRACT” (pulling away from concrete reality) Example: Quantum physics deals with many abstract concepts that cannot be directly observed Affront ...

Antagonize Pronunciation: an-TAG-uh-nize Meaning: Act in opposition to or provoke hostility from Mnemonic: “ANTI-GONE-IZE” (deliberately creating conflict) Example: His sarcastic comments would antagonize his colleagues Barren Pronunciation: BAIR-uhn Meaning: Incapable of producing offspring or fruit; unproductive Mnemonic: “BARE-RUN” (completely empty and lifeless) Example: The barren landscape stretched endlessly before them Bombastic Pronunciation: bom-BAS-tik Meaning: High-sounding but with little meaning; overfilled Mnemonic: “BOMB-ASTIC” (exploding with empty words) Example: His bombastic speech impressed no one Cajole ...

Apprehension Pronunciation: ap-ruh-HEN-shuhn Meaning: Fearful anticipation or worry Mnemonic: “APP-HENSION” (your anxiety app is running wild) Example: She felt apprehension before the important interview Ardent Pronunciation: AR-duhnt Meaning: Full of passion and enthusiasm imagine hard working ant who are passion about their life. Mnemonic: “HARD-ENT” (heart burning with enthusiasm) Example: The ardent supporter cheered passionately Axiomatic Pronunciation: ak-see-uh-MAT-ik Meaning: Evident without proof or argument; self-evident Mnemonic: “AXE-I-O-MATIC” (so obvious you could chop down doubt) Example: It was axiomatic that honesty is important Cease ...

Adept Pronunciation: uh-DEPT Meaning: Well skilled; completely versed Mnemonic: “A-DEPTH of skill” (diving deep into expertise), well adapte because of his skills. Example: She was adept at solving complex mathematical problems Adverse Pronunciation: AD-vers Meaning: Unfavorable or opposed to one’s interests or desires Mnemonic: “AD-VERSE” (like a negative song about your situation) Example: The adverse weather conditions canceled the event Appropriate Pronunciation: uh-PROH-pree-eyt (verb) Pronunciation: uh-PROH-pree-it (adjective) Meaning: 1. Take something forcefully without owner’s agreement; 2. Suitable or fit for a situation Mnemonic: “A-PROPER-ATE” (taking what seems right) Example: The government would appropriate land for public use Archetype ...

Assail Pronunciation: uh-SAIL Meaning: Attack physically or verbally Mnemonic: “A SAIL of harsh words” flying toward someone Example: The critic would assail the politician’s reputation Benevolent Pronunciation: buh-NEV-uh-luhnt Meaning: Showing kindness or goodwill Mnemonic: “BE NEVER VIOLENT” - kindness personified Example: The benevolent donor supported many charities Berate Pronunciation: bih-RAYT Meaning: Scold or criticize harshly Mnemonic: “BE RATE angry” - intense verbal criticism Example: The manager would berate employees for minor mistakes Buoyant ...

Allusive Pronunciation: uh-LOO-siv Meaning: Making indirect references or hints Mnemonic: “A LOOSE view” suggests indirect referencing Example: Her allusive writing style required deep literary knowledge Astute Pronunciation: uh-STOOT Meaning: Having keen insight and understanding Mnemonic: “A SHOOT of wisdom” implies sharp perception Example: An astute businessman anticipates market trends Commence Pronunciation: kuh-MENS Meaning: To begin or start Mnemonic: “COM(E) MENCE” signals starting point Example: Classes will commence next Monday Convalescent ...

Arresting (uh-RES-ting) Meaning: Attracting attention or striking. Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a fashion police arresting someone for wearing an outfit so striking, it stops traffic! Sentence: Her arresting beauty captivated everyone in the room. Chastise (chas-TIZE) Meaning: Criticize harshly. Funny Mnemonic: Picture a parent chasing their kid around with a stick, saying, “I’ll chastise you for breaking the vase!” Sentence: The teacher didn’t hesitate to chastise the students for their bad behavior. ...

Abject (AB-jekt) Meaning: Most unfortunate or miserable. Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a sad object lying in a trash can, crying, “I’m the most pathetic item here!” That’s abject misery. Abjective is such a vast topic, i feel miserable to use it. Sentence: They lived in abject poverty after the war. Amicable (AM-ih-kuh-buhl) Meaning: Characterized by goodwill and friendliness. Funny Mnemonic: Picture a friendly camel named Ami sharing its water with others in the desert, saying, “I’m so amicable!” Sentence: Despite the divorce, their split was amicable. ...