Here is a list of Thesaurus of only the GRE words. THESAURUS(Related Words)

Here is a list of thesaurus of only the GRE words.  

THESAURUS  

This list can help the intermediate learners(started cramming word lists, and found it as the very conventional way for preparing GRE)

Take a Print out of following word list as Document and Go ahead with the Preparation.

Assured GRE Verbal score with this word list is 400/800.

1. Abhorrent, abominable, detestable, execrable, loathsome, obnoxious, repellent, repugnant, odious, heinous, disgusting  

2. Abandon, renounce, maroon, leave in the lurch, forfeit, disown, waive, ditch, abdicate, jilt, forsake, abjure, disown, repudiate  

3. Abnormal, aberrant, anomalous, bizarre, eccentric, freak, idiosyncratic, queer, wayward  

4. Scurrilous, calumnious, libelous, opprobrious  

5. Libel, calumny, defamation, denigration, misrepresentation, obloquy, slander, aspersion, vilification, malign, traduce, smear, besmirch, tarnish, imputation, vituperation, defile  

6. Abundant, bountiful, copious, luxuriant, rampant  

7. Abuse, assault, execration, invective, vituperation, affront, berate, castigate, inveigh, odium  

8. Acclaim, applaud, extol, commend, kudos, laud, eulogize, ovation, esteem, plaudits, acquiescence, 

endorsement, mandate, ratification  

9. Accusations, impeachment, allegation, summons, indictment  

10. Acquit, absolve, exonerate, vindicate  

11. Bounty, largesse, munificence, philanthropy  

12. Commendable, absolve, exemplary, laudable, meritorious, honorable  

13. Contemptible, despicable, detestable, disgraceful, loathsome, odious, ignominious, dishonorable, discreditable  

14. Condemnable, reprehensible, deplorable  

15. Censure, condemnation, culpability, reprimand, recrimination, reproach, denounce  

16. Aggressive, antagonistic, bellicose, belligerent, pugnacious, warlike, fractious, quarrelsome, contentious, 

litigious, militant  

17. Irascible, petulant, peevish, dyspeptic, cantankerous, irritable, bilious  

18. Agreement, accord, conformity, consensus, harmony, unanimity, compact, treaty, covenant, truce, pact  

19. Approbate, comply, accent, concur, approve, acquiesce, concede, accord  

20. Alleviate, abate, allay, ameliorate, assuage, mitigate, slake, subdue, temper, relieve, mollify, appease, 

conciliate, placate, gruntle  

21. Alliance, affiliation, coalition, concordat, compact, confederation, consortium  

22. Allure, attract, beguile, decoy, entice, lure, magnetize  

23. Mitigate, palliate, extenuate  

24. Coax, wheedle, inveigle, cajole  

25. Amiable, affable, amicable, genial  

26. Amorous, carnal, enamored, erotic, lustful, lecherous, licentious, salacious, lascivious, libidinous, lewd, 

prurient, lubricious, bawdy, erotic  

27. Ancient, antediluvian, antiquated, archaic, outmoded, passé, primordial  

28. Animosity, acerbity, acrimony, animus, antagonism, antipathy, asperity, malevolence, rancor, vindictiveness, 

enmity, malice  

29. Anonymous, incognito, pseudonymn  

30. Phlegmatic, sluggish, languid, indolent, listless, lackadaisical  

31. Apathy, lassitude, lethargy, debility, languor  

32. Apex, acme, apogee, zenith, crest, culmination, summit, pinnacle  

33. Apologetic, contrite, penitent, remorseful, rueful  

34. Apprentice, novice, tyro, greenhorn  

35. Appropriate, apposite, apropos, apt, befitting, felicitous, opportune, pertinent, seasonable, seemly  

36. Arbitrary, autocratic, despotic, imperious, tyrannical, totalitarian  

37. Arbitrary, capricious, whimsical, erratic, eccentric, mercurial, quirky  

38. Ardent, zealous, fervent, impassioned, passionate  

39. Arduous, grueling, laborious, herculean, onerous  

40. Altercation, bickering, clash, dispute, feud, squabble, wrangle, quibble, carp, cavil  

41. Arrogant, cavalier, haughty, impudent, supercilious, swaggering, presumptuous, snobbish, condescending, 

insolent  

42. Articulate, eloquent, glib, lucid  

43. Asperity, abrasiveness, acerbity, acidity, acrimony, churlishness, irascibility, rancor  

44. Atrocious, heinous  

45. Augury, premonition, forewarning, portent, foreboding, bode, foreshadow, presentiment  

46. Ascetic, austere, Spartan, self-denying  

47. Frugal, parsimonious, stingy,  

48. Banal, clichéd, commonplace, hackneyed, humdrum, platitudinous, stereotyped, trivial, trite  

49. Banish, exile, expel, rusticate, outlaw, oust, expatriate, deport  

50. Banter, badinage, chaffing, repartee  

51. Barbarian, boor  

52. Barrage, fusillade, onslaught, bombardment, assault  

53. Barrier, embankment, rampart, bulwark, blockade, fortification, palisade  

54. Beget, procreate, father  

55. Bell, carillon, knell  

56. Bemuse, befuddle, bewilder, stupefy, confound, daze, flummox, muddle, mystify  57. Benevolent, altruistic, beneficent, benign, compassionate, philanthropic  

58. Berserk, frenzied, frenetic, demented, deranged, maniacal  

59. Bizarre, eccentric, freakish, grotesque, outlandish, weird, idiosyncratic  

60. Beseech, implore, importune, entreat, supplicate  

61. Besiege, beleaguer, pester, badger  

62. Bewitch, captivate, enrapture, enchant, enthrall, entrance, mesmerize, ensnare, endear, engaging  

63. Biased, bigoted, chauvinistic, jaundiced, partisan, tendentious, patriotic, jingoistic, sectarian  

64. Genealogy, lineage, pedigree, race  

65. Blasphemous, impious, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious  

66. Blatant, barefaced, flagrant, conspicuous, shameless  

67. Blaze, conflagration, holocaust, carnage, massacre  

68. Boastful, vainglorious, bragging, conceited  

69. Boisterous, obstreperous, rowdy, uproarious  

70. Burlesque, caricature, travesty, lampoon, parody, sham, pastiche  

71. Circuitous, devious, labyrinthine, meandering, oblique, rambling, tortuous, serpentine  

72. Dainty, squeamish, fastidious, meticulous  

73. Dappled, pied, motley, speckled, variegated  

74. Dawdle, dally, loiter  

75. Dexterous, agile, nimble, deft, adroit, lithe, limber  

76. Devilish, demoniac, diabolic, fiendish, infernal  

77. Dingy, murky, drab, seedy, dowdy  

78. Discordant, cacophonous, clashing, dissonant, incongruous  

79. Dormant, comatose, quiescent, latent, torpid  

80. Ephemeral, fugitive, evanescent, fleeting  

81. Etiquette, civility, protocol, decorum  

82. Exuberant, ebullient, effervescent, vivacious, exultant  

83. Fashionable, modish, vogue, contemporary, trendy  

84. Flirt, coquette, philanderer  

85. Gaunt, emaciated, cadaverous, lanky, haggard  

86. Grandiloquent, bombastic, melodramatic, pompous, rhetorical  

87. Heresy, unorthodox, heterodox, iconoclast, pagan  

88. Hoodwink, cozen, deceive, dupe, hoax  

89. Impromptu, extemporized, offhand  

90. Impregnable, impenetrable, invincible, unconquerable  

91. Insidious, deceptive, treacherous, surreptitious, furtive  

92. Lament, dirge, elegy, requiem  

93. Melancholy, lugubrious, disconsolate, despondent, somber, dejected, plaintive, lamenting, doleful  

94. Paraphernalia, appurtenance, accessories  

95. Perfunctory, cursory  

96. Pestilence, blight, pandemic, plague, contagion, epidemic  

97. Pillage, depredation, marauding, plunder, despoil, ransack, ravage, devastate  

98. Prevaricate, tergiversate, equivocate, evasive, elusive  

99. Profuse, exuberant, prolific, lavish, abundant  

100. Profound, erudite, esoteric, recondite  

101. Suspicious, apprehensive, skeptical, dubious, incredulous, wary  

102. Sycophantic, flattering, servile  

103. Therapeutic, curative, salubrious  

104. Tumult, pandemonium, turmoil, chaos, commotion, turbulence, uproar  

105. Virtuoso, maestro, prodigy  

106. Voracious, ravenous, rapacious, insatiable, avid 

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GRE Big Book Word List

If you are reading this, then you are on the right track. In our vast experiences of helping students get ready for various math tests, we have found that just plain old fashion practice practice practice has the highest success rate. You want to make sure you stretch those brain muscles before you take your test.

We know it is not glamorous, exciting or quick, but I found that most of the students that I have worked with who have gone on to pass math tests worked through math problems, asking questions about them as they arose.

The more different types of questions you look at the more comfortable and familiar you will get with working with the various types of questions. So when it gets to the real deal you will be ready to go full steam ahead.
If you haven't done so already, check out our Math Help page. This page will link you to math tutorials that will cover concepts you need to know for the test.

Memorize Formulas:

The GRE test DOES NOT provide you with formulas.

Some of the more common formulas are slope and geometry formulas.

Practice Your Basic Math Skills Daily:

Remember when you questioned why you need to know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide when you have a calculator? Well, here is the answer to that question. You can not use a calculator on the general GRE math test.

If you practice adding, multiplying, subtracting and dividing BEFORE the test, you will be more comfortable without a calculator when you go in and take the test. Also this might help you work the problems on the test quicker.

As you practice, make sure that you check yourself with the calculator, just in case.

Take Practice Tests:

Once you have reviewed your math and have polished up those basic math skills, then you should look at some practice tests.

This will help you become familiar with the different types of questions that will come your way on the test.

It will also help you get used to the directions that you will see on the test, which can help you save time when you take it.

There are two practice tests at this website: Test I, the Warm-up Test and Test II, the Adaptive Test.

DO NOT Cram the Night Before the Test:

Yes, do go over math problems, but do not try to do it all the night before and don't over do it the night before. If you try to overload your brain in a short time it might explode during the test (or at least feel like it.

DO NOT Stay Up All Night:

Yes, I do know that it might be hard to get to sleep early on the eve of the big test, however try not to stay up all night. I have had students say they were up all night before a test and literally fell asleep during the test. Even if you don't go to sleep, your brain will be tired and consequently you will not be able to perform to your full potential.

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Best GRE Stuff Here

Some new gre guides and books:

- GRE Maths Skills - a really nice guideline for the GRE Quants section

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- GRE Antonyms and Analogies practice - an ebook that compiles the best practice questions on analogies and antonyms.

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• 800score.com 5 GRE Verbal Tests - An "800" is the highest possible score on a GRE section. Over the last 8 years, 800score has helped over 100,000 students get their highest possible score...

• Quant Software for GRE - Qaunts is an important section of GRE which can trun out to be quite tricky! Brush up your quant skills with the software and questions database in this package.

• Kaplan software for GRE - Achieve the scores you need to get into the graduate school of your choice using Kaplan Higher Score GRE software. The Kaplan method has helped millions prepare for the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams--tests that can make or break your professional future.

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Roadmap to GRE - How to Prepare for GRE

Loads of people ask me this question - How do I start my preparation for the GRE exam?

Here is a short guide on preparing for the Graduate Record Examination.



Firstly, make sure that when you register for the test, you have at least 3 months to study! Anything less than that is educational suicide - unless you're in the IIT...

Secondly, there is no such strategy which says that you should start studying from the Verbal section and then move on to Quants or vice-versa. Start with whatever you are comfortable with! I started preparing with the verbal section because my language skills are far better than my mathematical skills. Starting your preparation with something you find easy helps defuse stress and arouse interest in what you're studying.

The GRE preparation study is never ending...you can't have enough practice in maths and almost nobody can memorize the meanings of all those thousands of words. So these 2 things - Quants and Words - should be universal in your preparation, i.e. you should study them every day even as you set up targets for the more particular sections.

Those who are good with English should not get overconfident. The reading comprehension section can be quite tricky. Its not like those simple comprehension passages that you get in your 10th and 12th standard board exams.

Some of the books I recommend for GRE preparation you will find on the right sidebar of this blog. Quite a few are available on this blog for free download if you know where to look (just click in the right places!) make your preparation a mixture of online and offline study. I always recommend number2.com for their short mock tests.

Finally, dont procrastinate (if you don't know the meaning of this word, your GRE preparation is lagging!). Laziness never did you any good and never will. If you find it difficult to study in the morning, then be a night bird and work hard.

Once you think you have studied enough, start giving the mock test in the ETS powerprep CD. That test will give you a good indication of where you stand. Identify your weak areas from the result of the test and try to strengthen them with practice. As the Bhagwad Gita says, "karma kar, Fal ki Chinta Mat kar" . May the force be with you!

Those who have already given their GRE are most welcome to share their experiences and provide tips in the comments section.

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GRE Analylitical Writing Section (Essay)

GRE sets two writing tasks (analysis of an issue, and analysis of an argument), collectively called the Analytical Writing Section. The tasks are designed to test critical thinking and analytical writing skills. The essays come first on the test - 45 minutes for the issue and 30 minutes for the argument.

The first task on the GRE CAT is the discussion of an issue. The topic is intentionally open to interpretation, so that you can marshal your arguments in support of a position. It is rather like a debate. A good essay of this type will give highly specific reasons for a point of view, and back up its thesis with suitable examples. Minor errors in spelling punctuation or grammar will not prevent your getting a good mark - poor logical flow and vagueness will.

The second task on the GRE CAT is the analysis of an argument, which tests your ability to find flaws in apparently logical arguments. It does help if you have a basic familiarity with the terms of logic, so that you can successfully identify the premises and assumptions on which a conclusion rests. Here the mark you obtain is directly linked to the number of problems that you identify in the logic, and sensible suggestions you make to evaluate the conclusion. With a little training and practice, this task is actually easier than the issue.

* You have to type your response. Obviously there is no spell-check or grammar check available.
* The essays a marked by one human reader and one computer program (e-rater)
* Scores range from 1-6 (see the ETS scoring guidelines)
* Topics come from the pool of issue and argument topics on the official GRE website

 

Analysis of an issue

Follow our guidelines and use our format for a stress-free approach to writing a good essay.

Guidelines:

• You are expected to explain your position on an issue. You must state and justify your opinion of the topic under discussion.
  1. All the issue topics will have two sides.
  2. There is no "right" side: You have to decide your position on the topic after consideration of the pros and cons.
  3. Your position will usually be 80 or 90% in favor of one side.
• Always spend about 5 minutes thinking and planning. (Draw up a table of points before deciding which side will make the most persuasive essay.)
• Always use specific examples to support your point of view.

Format of your essay:

Part I - introduction

Write an introduction explaining in your own words what the issue is about. Try to generate interest in the topic under discussion, and make it clear why the topic is controversial. End your paragraph with a thesis statement. (A thesis statement is a clear summation of your point of view.)

Part II – the body of the essay

Write 2-3 paragraphs to support your thesis. Each paragraph should introduce one point. Explain the point and give a specific example wherever possible. You can also give reasons why the point is important or relevant. Be sure to give connecting words and phrases (links) at the beginning of each paragraph to give a sense of logical flow.

Part III – qualification

Since the issue is never entirely black or white, you do not want to sound too dogmatic, and so you ‘qualify’ (moderate) your position (i.e. you usually explain that under certain circumstances the other side of the issue might be correct). This may involve a sentence beginning with "but" or "however"...

Part IV – conclusion

You cannot leave the essay without reinforcing your thesis. If you have introduced a qualification into your argument, you will need to draw the essay back to your thesis. Try to avoid simply repeating what you have said; find something general to say that makes it clear that you have finished.
Note the following:

• The introduction and the conclusion can be very general, but the body of the essay must be specific.
• Do not give a long list of examples all illustrating the same point. Stick to the one point-one example method.
• The examples can be from your own experience or from your reading or knowledge of current affairs, history etc.
• Good vocabulary is an asset, but don’t use long words if you are not sure of the meaning.

Analysis of an argument

Follow our guidelines and use our format for a stress-free approach to writing a good essay.

Guidelines:

* You are expected to analyze the logic of the argument. You must not start giving your opinion of the subject matter of the argument.
(For example, if the argument claims that a certain newspaper is not selling well because it has recently increased its price, you are not expected to give views on what makes a good newspaper, or on marketing strategies. You simply have to discuss whether the evidence provided warrants that conclusion.)
* All the arguments will be seriously flawed. You will lose marks if you do not identify the major faults. The main categories of logical error that you should be able to spot are:
1. Generalizations
2. Problems with surveys and statistics
3. False causes
4. False analogies
5. Hidden assumptions
6. Inadequate authority


Format of your essay:


Part I - introduction

Write an introduction explaining in your own words what the argument claims.
End your paragraph with a statement such as:
However, this conclusion seems unwarranted, or
However, the information provided does not justify this conclusion or
This conclusion is not well supported / fails to convince/ is flawed etc.

Part II – the body of the essay

Write 2-3 paragraphs to identify and explain the faults that you have found in the argument.
For example, in the case of the ‘false cause’ you can explain what alternative reasons or other causes might need to be considered. In the case of inadequate surveys you can explain what is omitted in the methodology. In the case of misleading statistics and figures you can discuss what is wrong with the information.

Part III – what else is needed?

The final paragraph is the place to cover what else you would need to know before you are able to decide whether the conclusion is actually valid. This ‘what else’ paragraph obviates the necessity for a formal conclusion. Useful statements are along the lines of:
In order to decide whether, indeed, ABC is actually the case, it would be useful to have access to XYZ.
XYZ might include one or other of: Expert opinion (e.g. business consultant) / statistics / surveys / research data etc

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New GRE Prep Material for 2010

After a long time I'm making available some new study material for your GRE preparation needs. Remember a whole bunch of other stuff like Kaplan verbal Workbook, GRE Big Book etc are already available on this blog (find them using navigation on the right hand sidebar).

Here's the new stuff for you guys to download:


1. Peterson's Master The GRE 2009 - download here
Its an ebook, not highly rated like Barrons or Kaplan but not too bad either. CD rom not included.

2. Kaplan CD companion to the GRE - download here
This s a very useful CD for the students who are preparing for the GRE test…. I dont kno whether its the latest version but tiz for the current syllabus which s valid till September 2007, which means its still valid now because there have been no changes since then in the GRE syllabus.

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The Hindu : FEATURES / EDUCATION PLUS : ‘Indian banks better for student loans'

C. Vijayalakshmi, educational advisor, USIEF advises students to check the institutional as well as the professional accreditation of the universities before making a choice, writes LAVANYA M.


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