Today's GRE Vocabulary
Master these 10 high-frequency GRE words. Each word includes definition, usage, and a memory trick.
incipient (adjective)
Definition: Beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage.
"The early stages of the disease were difficult to diagnose, but the doctor recognized the incipient symptoms."
💡 Mnemonic: Think of it as 'in-concept,' meaning the idea or thing is just starting to form.
germane (adjective)
Definition: Relevant to a subject under consideration.
"While the discussion was about economics, his comments about philosophy were not germane to the topic."
💡 Mnemonic: Sounds like 'German,' and imagine a German philosopher bringing up a very relevant point in a debate.
encomium (noun)
Definition: A formal or high-minded expression of praise.
"The critic's review was a glowing encomium of the playwright's latest work."
💡 Mnemonic: Think of a knight, 'en-com-ium,' praising his king with a formal speech.
ubiquity (noun)
Definition: The state or capacity of being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresence.
"The ubiquity of smartphones has fundamentally changed how we communicate."
💡 Mnemonic: Think of 'you-be-in-city,' meaning you're everywhere in the city, or 'ubiquitous' means everywhere.
propitious (adjective)
Definition: Indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
"The market conditions were propitious for launching the new product."
💡 Mnemonic: Think of 'pro-position,' meaning a good position or favorable outlook.
deleterious (adjective)
Definition: Causing harm or damage.
"The long-term effects of excessive sugar consumption are often deleterious to health."
💡 Mnemonic: Sounds like 'delete-terrible,' meaning it causes terrible harm and should be deleted.
perspicuity (noun)
Definition: Clarity or açıklık in explanation or expression.
"The professor's perspicuity in explaining the complex theory made it accessible to all students."
💡 Mnemonic: Think of 'per-spic,' like 'per-spectacles,' allowing you to see things clearly.
egregious (adjective)
Definition: Outstandingly bad; shocking.
"The politician's egregious lies were eventually exposed, leading to public outrage."
💡 Mnemonic: Imagine an 'egg-regious' mistake, something so bad it's almost ridiculous.
ameliorate (verb)
Definition: To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
"The aid organization worked to ameliorate the suffering of the refugees."
💡 Mnemonic: Think of 'a-million-rate,' meaning to improve something to a million-star rating.
salubrious (adjective)
Definition: Health-giving; healthy.
"The mountain air was considered salubrious and recommended for recovery."
💡 Mnemonic: Sounds like 'salvation' and 'health,' implying something that brings health and well-being.
