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supine
failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakenss or indolence; lying face upward
philately
1. the collecting of stamps and other postal matter as a hobby or an investment
2. the study of postage stamps, etc.
nuncupative
declared orally, as opposed to writing, esp. by a mortally wounded soldier or sailor
mete
dispense or allot justic, a punishment, or harsh treatment
pejorative
expressing contempt or disapproval
saturnine
(of a person or their manner) slow and gloomy :
procrustean
(esp. of a framework or system) enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard to natural variation or individuality
dulcify
sweeten; calm or soothe
apogee
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth.
perigee
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth
georgic
a poem or book dealing with agriculture or rural topics
mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
stygian
poetic/literary: very dark
pied
having two or more different colors
oppugn
call into question the truth or validity of.
perjury
willfully tell an untruth when giving evidence to a court; commit perjury.
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still other gre words
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other obscure words that may be on the test that i've encountered in various places--including online gre practice tests.
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2011-07-05T06:16:37Z
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