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GRE High-Frequency Words — MintDeck

405 high-frequency GRE vocabulary cards drawn from official ETS prep materials. Each card shows the word on the front and the definition plus an example sentence on the back. Organized into three difficulty tiers (easy, medium, hard) so you can focus where you need the most practice.

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Aberration

test-prep · gre · vocabulary · easy

1Back

A deviation from what is normal or expected Example: The warm weather in January was an aberration.

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Abscond

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2Back

To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape Example: The thief absconded with the jewels.

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Acumen

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3Back

The ability to make good judgments; keen insight Example: Her business acumen made her a successful CEO.

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Admonish

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4Back

To warn or reprimand firmly Example: The teacher admonished the students for being late.

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Aesthetic

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5Back

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty Example: The building's aesthetic design was praised.

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Alacrity

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6Back

Brisk and cheerful readiness Example: She accepted the challenge with alacrity.

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Ambiguous

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7Back

Open to more than one interpretation Example: His ambiguous statement confused everyone.

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Ameliorate

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8Back

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better Example: The new policies ameliorated the housing crisis.

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Anachronism

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A thing belonging to a period other than the one in which it exists Example: The knight's armor was an anachronism in the modern city.

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Analogous

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10Back

Comparable in certain respects Example: The heart is analogous to a pump.

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Anomaly

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11Back

Something that deviates from what is standard or normal Example: The statistical anomaly was investigated.

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Antipathy

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A deep-seated feeling of dislike Example: She felt antipathy toward the rude customer.

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Apathy

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13Back

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern Example: Voter apathy led to low turnout.

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Arbitrary

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14Back

Based on random choice rather than reason Example: The decision seemed completely arbitrary.

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Arduous

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15Back

Involving great effort; difficult and tiring Example: The arduous hike exhausted everyone.

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Articulate

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16Back

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently Example: She was an articulate speaker.

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Ascetic

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Characterized by severe self-discipline Example: The monk lived an ascetic life.

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Audacious

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18Back

Showing willingness to take bold risks Example: The audacious plan surprised everyone.

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Augment

test-prep · gre · vocabulary · easy

19Back

To make something greater by adding to it Example: She augmented her income by freelancing.

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Austere

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Severe or strict in manner or appearance Example: The room was austere and empty.

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Topics covered

3 topics

Easy Tier
Common GRE words — foundational vocabulary
135 cards
Medium Tier
Intermediate GRE words — building mastery
135 cards
Hard Tier
Advanced GRE words — high-difficulty vocabulary
135 cards

Card format

Front: GRE vocabulary worde.g. Aberration
Back: Definition + example sentence

Who it’s for

Graduate school applicants preparing for the GRE
Students who want to build a strong academic vocabulary
Anyone supplementing GRE prep books or courses with spaced repetition

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This deck is provided for educational purposes. Word selection is based on high-frequency GRE vocabulary lists and ETS official materials. Always verify word meanings with authoritative sources.