High-frequency words 1

GRE vocabulary · English · Unit 1

abate v.: to become less strong or intense
aberrant adj.: departing from what is normal or expected
alacrity n.: cheerful eagerness to do something
anomalous adj.: different from what is usual or expected
apathy n.: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
ascetic adj., n.: avoiding comfort and pleasure through self-discipline
assuage v.: to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
audacious adj.: very bold and willing to take risks
austere adj.: plain and strict, with little comfort or decoration
belie v.: to give a false impression of something
bolster v., n.: to support or strengthen; a long, firm pillow
cacophony n.: a loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds

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