GRE Wordlist Vocabulary : Starting Alphabet ‘S’ (Multiple Choice Questions)
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Question 1 |
savory
v. restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author | |
n. sleight of hand | |
adj. tasty; pleasing | |
v. command; order |
Question 2 |
scabbard
v. weaken; sap | |
adj. dreamily thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness | |
n. model of perfection | |
n. case for a sword blade; sheath |
Question 3 |
scad
n. a great quantity | |
n. someone who can make his or her voice seem to come from another person or thing | |
v. very carefully | |
n. point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth |
Question 4 |
scaffold
adj. profane; impious | |
adj. shaky; infirm from old age | |
adj. retired or disqualified because of age | |
n. temporary platform for workers; bracing framework |
Question 5 |
scale
v. discuss lightly; exchange blows or words | |
adj. denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view | |
v. climb up; ascend | |
adj. menacing; threatening |
Question 6 |
scanty
v. come between | |
adj. meager; insufficient | |
v. root up | |
v. come together |
Question 7 |
scapegoat
adj. situated beyond; unstated and often questionable | |
adj. warlike | |
n. someone who bears the blame for others | |
adj. stylish; sporty |
Question 8 |
scenario
n. plot outline; screenplay | |
n. a tendency to disbelief | |
adj. wandering | |
n. floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic-like patter |
Question 9 |
schematic
n. those of gentle birth; refinement | |
v. confirm; ratify | |
adj. relating to an outline or diagram; using a system of symbols | |
v. loiter; waste time |
Question 10 |
schism
adj. grating; harsh | |
n. horn overflowing with fruit and grain; symbol of abundance | |
n. living language; natural style | |
n. division; split |
Question 11 |
scintilla
adj. stingy; parsimonious | |
n. A collection of things, esp. one systematically gathered. | |
adj. third | |
n. shred; least bit |
Question 12 |
scintillate
n. agreement | |
v. treat gently; pamper | |
adj. clamorous; noisy | |
v. sparkle; flash |
Question 13 |
scoff
adj. festive; gay | |
v. put into effect; supply with tools | |
n. criminal | |
v. mock; ridicule |
Question 14 |
scotch
v. stamp out; thwart | |
n. accuse; serve as evidence against | |
v. very carefully | |
adj. cautious; careful |
Question 15 |
scourge
adj. not planned; impromptu | |
n. lash; whip | |
n. crafty; double-dealing | |
n. clever reply |
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