Tuesday, June 22, 2010

GRE Word Pictures L - 1 to 5


1. labile - likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N: lability
labile
2. labyrinth - An intricate structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze; something highly intricate or convoluted in character, composition, or construction

labyrinth
3. lachrymose - Weeping or inclined to weep; tearful; causing or tending to cause tears
lachrymose

4. lackadaisical - lacking interest or effort; lacking purposeor zest; lazy; half hearted; languid

lackadaisical
5. lackluster - lacking brightness, luster, or vitality; dull
lackluster

Sunday, June 20, 2010

GRE Word Pictures U - 1 to 5

1. ubiquitous - adj: Being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent
ubiquitous
2. ultimatum - A final statement of terms made by one party to another; A statement, especially in diplomatic negotiations, that expresses or implies the threat of serious penalties if the terms are not accepted

ultimatum
3. umbrage - resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult;
Ex. take umbrage at his rudeness
umbrage
4. unanimity - complete agreement; adj: unanimous

unanimity

5. unassailable - not open to attack; impregnable; not subject to question
unassailable