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The GRE Verbal Reasoning measure asks test takers to understand and evaluate written material, analyze relationships among ideas, and use evidence within a sentence or passage. Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, and Sentence Equivalence all reward careful attention to connotation, contrast, logic, and precise word choice—not isolated memorization alone.

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Words 771–800 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
771	descry	verb Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: descry is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	descobrir	From the tower, scouts could descry a sail on the horizon.
772	detente	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: detente is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	distensão	The cultural exchange contributed to a brief detente.
773	diaphanous	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	trasparente	A diaphanous curtain moved in the breeze.
774	dissemble	verb Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: dissemble is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	dizer hipocrisias	The diplomat tried to dissemble her alarm.
775	ebullience	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -ence commonly forms a noun naming an action, quality, or state.	efervescência	The crowd's ebullience continued long after the victory.
776	efficacious	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -ous commonly forms an adjective meaning full of or characterized by.	eficaz	The trial found the treatment safe and efficacious.
777	encomium	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: encomium is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. elogio 2. encômio	The retirement dinner included an encomium to the professor's mentorship.
778	enervating	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: enervating is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	enervante	The enervating humidity slowed the workers.
779	epistemic	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: epistemic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	epistêmico	The essay examines the epistemic limits of eyewitness testimony.
780	expiate	verb Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: expiate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	compensar	The character hopes to expiate his betrayal through sacrifice.
781	expurgate	verb Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: expurgate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	expurgar	The editor refused to expurgate the historical letters.
782	fecund	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: fecund is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	fecundo	The collaboration proved fecund, producing several new theories.
783	gambit	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: gambit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	gambito	The generous offer was a negotiating gambit.
784	homily	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: homily is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	homília	The novel ends with action rather than a homily.
785	immanent	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: immanent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	imanente	The philosopher describes justice as immanent in human cooperation.
786	immolate	verb Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: immolate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	imolar	The mythic hero chose to immolate himself to save the city.
787	impasse	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: impasse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	impasse	Talks reached an impasse over border security.
788	importune	verb Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: importune is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. importunar 2. incomodar	Lobbyists continued to importune legislators for exemptions.
789	inchoate	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: inchoate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	embrionário	The protest began with an inchoate set of demands.
790	inculcate	verb Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: inculcate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	inculcar	The program seeks to inculcate habits of careful source checking.
791	ineluctable	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	inevitável	The tragedy moves toward an ineluctable conclusion.
792	inimitable	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	inimitável	The singer's inimitable phrasing transformed the familiar song.
793	internecine	adjective Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: internecine is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	interior	An internecine struggle weakened the governing coalition.
794	lacuna	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: lacuna is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	abertura	A lacuna in the records obscures three years of the artist's life.
795	largesse	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: largesse is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. largueza 2. generosidade	The university expanded through a benefactor's largesse.
796	milieu	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: milieu is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. milieu 2. meio social	The novel recreates the artistic milieu of 1920s Paris.
797	modicum	noun Study Field: GRE science and social-science vocabulary Word study: Base-form focus: modicum is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	1. bocadinho 2. mínimo 3. pingo	The proposal needs at least a modicum of public support.
798	exculpate	verb Study Field: GRE words in context and precision Word study: Base-form focus: exculpate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	exculpar	Security footage may exculpate the employee who was accused.
799	canvass	verb Study Field: GRE evidence and rhetorical analysis Word study: Base-form focus: canvass is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.	enquete	Volunteers will canvass the district before the referendum.
800	exemplify	verb Study Field: GRE words in context and precision Word study: Suffix focus: -ify commonly forms a verb meaning to make or become.	exemplificar	The final scene can exemplify the novel's theme of forgiveness.

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The GRE Verbal Reasoning measure examines how well test takers understand and evaluate written material, recognize relationships among words and concepts, and analyze how parts of a sentence work together. Its three principal verbal question types are Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, and Sentence Equivalence.

Vocabulary matters on the GRE, but memorizing a definition is only the beginning. Strong preparation also connects each word to its connotation, common contrasts, near-synonyms, and role in an argument. Use the examples, readings, and quizzes here to practise choosing words from evidence in the sentence, then use official ETS material to learn the precise test format.

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