English Advanced Verbs

While the church believed that Galileo abjured the heliocentric theory under threat of torture; he later wrote a book clearly supporting the theory.

As part of the agreement between the labor union and the company; the workers abrogated their right to strike for four years in exchange for better health insurance.

Only those with the most refined palates were able to adjudicate during the barbeque competition.

The summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro affords a panoramic view that encompasses both Tanzania and Kenya. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

The committe appropriated the funds to its various members. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

Arriving at the small town; the outlaw arrogated the privileges of a lord; asking the frightened citizens to provide food; drink; and entertainment.

Her animosity towards Bob attenuated over the years; and she even went so far as to invite him to her party.

By assuming that Charlie was headed to college--which he was not--Maggie begged the question when she asked him to which school he was headed in the Fall. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

While the CFO carefully explained all the reasons for the cuts in benefits; after the meeting employees bemoaned the cuts as further evidence that management was against them.

To recieve an R rating; the entire movie was bowdlerized because it contained so much violence and grotesque subject matter.

The hostess bridled at the tactless dinner guests who insisted on eating before everybody had gotten their food.

As we discussed the painting; I noticed the artitst's wife bristling at our criticisms; ready to defend her husband's work.

While she was at the chalkboard; the teacher did not brook any form of talking--even a tiny peep resulted in afternoon detention. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

Eventually; all parents must cede control of their growing childrens' educations and allow their offspring some autonomy.

She never cared what others said about her appearance but was chagrined by the smallest comment from her mother.

His opponents believed his gesture to be conciliatory; yet as soon as they put down their weapons; he unsheathed a hidden sword.

In her recent book; the author conflates several genres--the detective story; the teen thriller; and the vampire romance--to create a memorable read.

The king and queen cosseted the young prince; giving him a prized miniature pony for his fifth birthday.

By the time the colonel countermanded his soldiers not to land in enemy territory; a few helicopters had already touched down amid heavy gunfire.

Do not be cowed by a 3;000-word vocabulary list: turn that list into a deck of flashcards! This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

Only after fifteen minutes of brainstorming did Samantha's ideas for the essay crystallize. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

The entire audience erupted in shouts and curses; decrying the penalty card issued by the referee.

In order for Sean to attend the prestigious college; his generous uncle helped defray the excessive tuition with a monthly donation.

The master of the house never deigned to answer questions from the servants.

As a child; I was quickly disabused of the notion that Santa Claus was a rotund benefactor of infinite largess--one night I saw my mother diligently wrapping presents and storing them under our Christmas tree.

To get close to the senator; the assassin dissembled his intentions; convincing many people that he was a reporter for a well-known newspaper.

Kathleen's perfume was overwhelming in the cramped apartment; but once we stepped outside the smell dissipated and we could breathe once again.

Although Darwin's evolution and Mendel's genetics were developed in isolation from one another; they dovetail each other very well. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

She is completely enamored with Justin Bieber; and goes to all his concerts on the East coast.

The costume encumbered all my movements and caused me to sweat profusely.

The government agency enjoined the chemical company to clean up the hazardous dump it had created over the years.

"She was so enthralled by the movie that she never heard people screaming; ""Fire! Fire!"" in the neighboring theater."

After Sharon brought the car home an hour after her curfew; she equivocated when her parents pointedly asked her where she had been.

Entrusted with the prototype to his company's latest smartphone; Larry; during a late night karaoke bout; let the prototype slip into the hands of a rival company--the next day Larry was excoriated; and then fired.

Though the new sitcom did decently in the ratings; Nelson railed against the show; saying that it was nothing more than an execrable pastiche of tired cliché's and canned laughter.

When I turned 18; all of the shoplifting and jaywalking charges were expunged from my criminal record.

The censor expurgated every reference to sex and drugs; converting the rapper's raunchy flow into a series of bleeps.

By extrapolating from the data on the past three months; we can predict a 5% increase in traffic to our website.

Mary's behavoir completely flummoxes me: I never have any idea what her motivations might be.

Many college superstar athletes are hailed as the next big thing; but then flop at the professional level. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

The boss's hectoring manner put off many employees; some of whom quit as soon as they found new jobs.

When asked why he had decided to buy millions of shares at the very moment the tech companies stock soared; the CEO hedged; mentioning something vague about gut instinct. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

Bad weather has hobbled rescue efforts; making it difficult for crews to find bodies in the wreckage.

Someone tried to hoodwink Marty with an email telling him that his uncle had just passed away; and to collect the inheritance he should send his credit card information.

Plato imbibed Socrates' teachings to such an extent that he was able to write volumes of work that he directly attributed; sometimes word for word; to Socrates.

The modern supermarket experience makes many feel claustrophobic; as they are immured in walls upon walls of products.

After weeks of importuning the star to meet for a five-minute interview; the journalist finally got what she wanted.

Though many initially tried to impugn Darwin's theory; in scientific circles today; the is idea taken as truth.

He imputed his subpar performance on the test to a combination of stress and poor sleep.

Three years of Manhattan living has inured her to the sound of wailing sirens; she could probably sleep through the apocalypse.

Paul kowtowed to his boss so often the boss herself became nauseated by his sycophancy.

The teacher was fired for lacerating a student who wrote a poor essay. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

Mark Twain understood that lampooning a bad idea with humor was the most effective criticism.

Stranded in the wilderness for four days; the hiker languished; eating protein bars and nuts.

After drinking two expressos each; the animated couple would maunder loudly; annoying the other patrons in the coffee shop.

"I made a mistake; I misattributed ""Crime and Punishment"" to Leo Tolstoy when it was actually written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky."

The so-called magical diet cure simply ended up mulcting Maria out of hundreds of dollars; but did nothing for her weight.

The manager spent an hour objurgating the employee in the hopes that he would not make these mistakes again.

Even as a young man; Bob had some bias against poor people; but during his years in social services; his bad opinions ossified into unshiftable views. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

During the rain delay; many who had come to see the game palavered; probably hoping that idle chatter would make the time go by faster. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

After the candidate confessed; the press of the opposing party took the opportunity to pillory him; printing editorials with the most blatantly exaggerated accusations. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

The vice-president would often pontificate about economic theory; as if no one else in the room were qualified to speak on the topic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

The government's mishandling the hurricane's aftermath precipitated a widespread outbreak of looting and other criminal activity.

The President wanted to promulgate the success of the treaty negotiations; but he had to wait until Congress formally approved the agreement.

The two sons; plying their angry father with cheesy neckties for Christmas; were hardly able to propitiate him -- the father already had a drawer full of ones he had never worn before or ever planned to.

My doctor proscribes that I not eat donuts with chocolate sauce and hamburger patties for breakfast.

Lisa loves her Mac but says little about it; by contrast; Jake will proselytize; interrogating anyone with an Android about why she didn't purchase an iPhone.

Craig always claimed to be a fearless outdoorsman; but when the thunderstorm engulfed the valley; he quailed at the thought of leaving the safety of his cabin. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

Jack's vulgar jokes were not so successful in the rarefied enviroment of college professors. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE

After years of gamblers anonymous; Tony thought he'd broken his compulsive slot machine playing; but it took only one trip to the Atlantic City for a full recrudescence--he lost $5k on the one armed bandit.

The mothers of the kidnapped victims remonstrated to the rogue government to release their children; claiming that the detention violated human rights.

After the dictator consolidated his power; he took steps to squelch all criticism; often arresting any journalist who said anything that could be interpreted as negative about his regime.

As an undergraduate Mark felt stultified by classes outside his area of study; only in grad school; in which he could focus solely on literary analysis; did he regain his scholarly edge.

One of the goals of alchemy was to find the substance or process that would transmute lead into gold.