GRE Vocab: Most Common GRE Words (Part-3)

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It's time for another post to brush up on your vocabulary skill for the upcoming GRE. We are going to cover another five words associated with videos and explanations to help you get a sound grasp over their use and meaning. So let's get down to business! :)

Egregious(adjective):

Exceptional in a negative fashion; outrageously bad
Something obviously bad is egregious, e.g., an egregious lie, an egregious mistake, an egregious injustice. Calling an African-American person "black" is an egregious display of racism.

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Forlorn(adjective):

marked by or showing hopelessness; sad and lonely
You might be forlorn after a sudden breakup or the death of your close friend. Being forlorn refers to feeling dejected and completely alone where one feels like he is the only person undergoing this ordeal.

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Germane(adjective):

relevant
While consulting a lawyer, you should not leave any germane matter related to the case undiscussed, i.e., all pertinent--a synonym of germane--details should be covered.

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Idiosyncrasy(noun):

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
A weird habit of yours can be considered as your idiosyncrasy. Steve Jobs used to drive a silver 2006 Mercedes SL 55 AMG with no license plate because he did not want to be tracked and park in the handicapped spot thinking the blue wheelchair symbol meant the spot was reserved for the chairman! LOL!

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Laconic(adjective):

brief and to the point; concise; using few words
Your laconic professor might take only five minutes to explain a very complex topic and make it completely comprehensible to each and everyone in the class. Surrounding the city of Laconia, King Philip II sent a message to the Spartans, "You are advised to submit without further delay, for if I bring my army into your land, I will destroy your farms, slay your people, and raze your city." And he received a short reply that said, "If". Hence the word laconic means brief.

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Adios amigos! Will be back soon with another post. Until then keep calm and study hard. Wish you all the best. You can ask questions in the comment section. I am always happy to help.

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First post: Most Common GRE Words (Part-1)
Second post: Most Common GRE Words (Part-2)