Can you name the Big Bad GRE Words?

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Big Bad Definitions Big Bad GRE Word Big Bad Synonyms
ClumsyBumbling; butterfingered; the word is composed of two French words, one which means 'bad' and one that means 'right'
Useless repetition; a statement not necessarily trueHere's a hint: the latter part of the word is the stem that means 'study of'
Give expression toExpress; show
Intentially untrue; given to lyingFalse; lying; untruthful
A proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; a saying widely acceptedMaxim
To loudly attack or denounce Rail
To praise highlyExalt; extol; proclaim
Provide with choice of abundant food or drinkTreat
Easily angered; prone to tempermental outburstsAngry; choleric; hot-tempered; short
Eager and enthusiastic willingnessBriskness
StubbornContrary; obdurate; perverse
To set boundaries; to separate clearlyDelimit; delimitate
Be in contradiction of; represent falselyContradict; negate
Big Bad Definitions Big Bad GRE Word Big Bad Synonyms
Of no real valueInvalid; null; void; worthless
An informed and astute judge in matters of taste; expertCognoscenti; think French here...
Perceiving the significance of events before they occurDiscerning
Deserving or bringing disgrace or shameDisgraceful; dishonorable; opprobrious
Expose to fresh air; to give oxygen; to favor growthActivate
Daring and fearless; recklessly boldAdventurous; bodacious; brazen; daring
Found in the ordinary course of eventsEveryday; mundane; routine; unremarkable
Trickery or subterfuge Guile; shenanigan; wile
Dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy Boredom; tedium
Of an aura; pertaining to the earI'd say the hint here is in the key word in the first definition...
Lacking interest or significance; displaying lack of maturity; lacking nutritional valueAdolescent; insipid; juvenile; puerile
Skillful in physical movements, especially the handsAdroit; deft
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Big Bad GRE Words Quiz

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  • Created Jul 17, 2010 in Language
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