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HIGH FREQUENCY WORD LIST FOR AMCAT and other exams August 18, 2014August 18, 2014 VERBAL
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(http://amcatblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/images.jpg) 1. abate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/abate) become less in amount or intensity 2. aberrant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/aberrant) markedly different from an accepted norm 3. abeyance (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/abeyance) temporary cessation or suspension 1. abscond (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/abscond) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along 2. abstemious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/abstemious) marked by temperance in indulgence 3. admonish (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/admonish) take to task 4. adulterate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/adulterate) corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones 5. aesthetic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/aesthetic) concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste 6. aggregate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/aggregate) https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together alacrity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/alacrity) liveliness and eagerness alleviate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/alleviate) provide physical relief, as from pain amalgamate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/amalgamate) to bring or combine together or with something else ambiguous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ambiguous) having more than one possible meaning ambivalence (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ambivalence) mixed feelings or emotions ameliorate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ameliorate) to make better anachronism (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/anachronism) something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred analogous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/analogous) similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar anarchy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/anarchy) a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) anomalous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/anomalous) deviating from the general or common order or type antipathy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/antipathy) a feeling of intense dislike apathy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/apathy) an absence of emotion or enthusiasm appease (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/appease) make peace with apprise (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/apprise) inform (somebody) of something approbation (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/approbation) official approval appropriate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/appropriate) suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc arduous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/arduous) characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort artless (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/artless) simple and natural; without cunning or deceit ascetic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ascetic) someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline assiduous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/assiduous) marked by care and persistent effort assuage (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/assuage) provide physical relief, as from pain attenuate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/attenuate) become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
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29. austere (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/austere) of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect 30. autonomous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/autonomous) existing as an independent entity 31. aver (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/aver) to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true 32. banal (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/banal) repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse 33. belie (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/belie) be in contradiction with 34. beneficent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/beneficent) doing or producing good 35. bolster (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/bolster) support and strengthen 36. bombastic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/bombastic) ostentatiously lofty in style 37. boorish (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/boorish) ill‑mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance 38. burgeon (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/burgeon) grow and flourish 39. burnish (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/burnish) polish and make shiny 40. buttress (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/buttress) a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building 41. cacophonous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/cacophonous) having an unpleasant sound 42. capricious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/capricious) determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason 43. castigation (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/castigation) verbal punishment 44. caustic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/caustic) of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action 45. chicanery (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/chicanery) the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) 46. coagulate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/coagulate) change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state 47. coda (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/coda) the closing section of a musical composition 48. cogent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/cogent) powerfully persuasive 49. commensurate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/commensurate) corresponding in size or degree or extent 50. compendium (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/compendium) a publication containing a variety of works https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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51. complaisant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/complaisant) showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others 52. compliant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/compliant) disposed or willing to comply 53. conciliatory (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/conciliatory) making or willing to make concessions 54. condone (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/condone) excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with 55. confound (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/confound) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly 56. connoisseur (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/connoisseur) an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts 57. contention (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/contention) the act of competing as for profit or a prize 58. contentious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/contentious) inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits 59. contrite (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/contrite) feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses 60. conundrum (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/conundrum) a difficult problem 61. converge (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/converge) be adjacent or come together 62. convoluted (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/convoluted) rolled longitudinally upon itself 63. craven (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/craven) lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful 64. daunt (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/daunt) cause to lose courage 65. decorum (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/decorum) propriety in manners and conduct 66. default (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/default) an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified 67. deference (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/deference) courteous regard for people’s feelings 68. delineate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/delineate) represented accurately or precisely 69. denigrate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/denigrate) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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70. deride (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/deride) treat or speak of with contempt 71. derivative (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/derivative) a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound 72. desiccate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/desiccate) lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless 73. desultory (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/desultory) marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another 74. deterrent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/deterrent) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress 75. diatribe (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/diatribe) thunderous verbal attack 76. dichotomy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dichotomy) being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses 77. diffidence (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/diffidence) lack of self‑confidence 78. diffuse (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/diffuse) spread out; not concentrated in one place 79. digression (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/digression) a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) 80. dirge (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dirge) a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person 81. disabuse (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disabuse) free somebody (from an erroneous belief) 82. discerning (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/discerning) having or revealing keen insight and good judgment 83. discordant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/discordant) not in agreement or harmony 84. discredit (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/discredit) the state of being held in low esteem 85. disingenuous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disingenuous) not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness 86. disinterested (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disinterested) unaffected by self‑interest 87. disjointed (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disjointed) taken apart at the joints 88. dismiss (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dismiss) stop associating with 89. disparage (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disparage) express a negative opinion of 90. disparate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disparate) fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind 91. dissemble (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dissemble) behave unnaturally or affectedly 92. disseminate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disseminate) https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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cause to become widely known dissolution (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dissolution) separation into component parts dissonance (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dissonance) disagreeable sounds distend (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/distend) cause to expand as it by internal pressure divest (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/divest) take away possessions from someone document (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/document) anything serving as a representation of a person’s thinking by means of symbolic marks dogmatic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dogmatic) of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative dormant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dormant) inactive but capable of becoming active dupe (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dupe) fool or hoax ebullient (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ebullient) joyously unrestrained eclectic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/eclectic) selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas efficacy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/efficacy) capacity or power to produce a desired effect effrontery (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/effrontery) audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to elegy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/elegy) a mournful poem; a lament for the dead elicit (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/elicit) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) embellish (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/embellish) make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. empirical (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/empirical) derived from experiment and observation rather than theory emulate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/emulate) strive to equal or match, especially by imitating endemic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/endemic) native to or confined to a certain region enervate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/enervate) weaken mentally or morally engender (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/engender) make children enhance (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/enhance) increase ephemeral (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ephemeral) anything short‑lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
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115. equanimity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/equanimity) steadiness of mind under stress 116. equivocate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/equivocate) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information 117. erudite (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/erudite) having or showing profound knowledge 118. esoteric (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/esoteric) confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle 119. eulogy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/eulogy) a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently 120. euphemism (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/euphemism) an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh 121. exacerbate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/exacerbate) make worse 122. exculpate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/exculpate) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges 123. exigency (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/exigency) a pressing or urgent situation 124. extrapolation (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/extrapolation) an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations 125. facetious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/facetious) cleverly amusing in tone 126. facilitate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/facilitate) make easier 127. fallacious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/fallacious) containing or based on a fallacy 128. fatuous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/fatuous) devoid of intelligence 129. fawning (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/fawning) attempting to win favor by flattery 130. felicitous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/felicitous) exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style 131. fervour (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/fervour) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up 132. flag (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/flag) emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design 133. fledgling (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/fledgling) young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying 134. flout (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/flout) treat with contemptuous disregard 135. foment (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/foment) try to stir up public opinion 136. forestall (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/forestall) https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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keep from happening or arising; make impossible frugality (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/frugality) prudence in avoiding waste futile (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/futile) producing no result or effect gainsay (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gainsay) take exception to garrulous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/garrulous) full of trivial conversation goad (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/goad) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick gouge (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gouge) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) grandiloquent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/grandiloquent) lofty in style gregarious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gregarious) instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others guileless (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/guileless) free of deceit gullible (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gullible) naive and easily deceived or tricked harangue (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/harangue) a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion homogeneous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/homogeneous) all of the same or similar kind or nature hyperbole (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/hyperbole) extravagant exaggeration iconoclastic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/iconoclastic) characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions idolatry (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/idolatry) the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God immutable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/immutable) not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature impair (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/impair) make worse or less effective impassive (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/impassive) having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited impede (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/impede) be a hindrance or obstacle to impermeable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/impermeable) preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through imperturbable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/imperturbable) not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure impervious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/impervious) not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
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159. implacable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/implacable) incapable of being placated 160. implicit (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/implicit) implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something 161. implode (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/implode) burst inward 162. inadvertently (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/inadvertently) without knowledge or intention 163. inchoate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/inchoate) only partly in existence; imperfectly formed 164. incongruity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/incongruity) the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate 165. inconsequential (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/inconsequential) lacking worth or importance 166. incorporate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/incorporate) make into a whole or make part of a whole 167. indeterminate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/indeterminate) not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance 168. indigence (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/indigence) a state of extreme poverty or destitution 169. indolent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/indolent) disinclined to work or exertion 170. inert (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/inert) unable to move or resist motion 171. ingenuous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ingenuous) lacking in sophistication or worldliness 172. inherent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/inherent) existing as an essential constituent or characteristic 173. innocuous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/innocuous) not injurious to physical or mental health 174. insensible (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/insensible) barely able to be perceived 175. insinuate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/insinuate) give to understand 176. insipid (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/insipid) lacking interest or significance or impact 177. insularity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/insularity) the state of being isolated or detached 178. intractable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/intractable) not tractable; difficult to manage or mold 179. intransigence (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/intransigence) the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise 180. inundate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/inundate) fill or cover completely, usually with water 181. inured (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/inured) https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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made tough by habitual exposure invective (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/invective) abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep‑seated ill will irascible (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/irascible) quickly aroused to anger irresolute (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/irresolute) uncertain how to act or proceed itinerary (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/itinerary) an established line of travel or access laconic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/laconic) brief and to the point; effectively cut short lassitude (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/lassitude) a feeling of lack of interest or energy latent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/latent) potentially existing but not presently evident or realized laud (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/laud) praise, glorify, or honor lethargic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/lethargic) deficient in alertness or activity levee (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/levee) a pier that provides a landing place on a river levity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/levity) a manner lacking seriousness log (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/log) a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches loquacious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/loquacious) full of trivial conversation lucid (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/lucid) (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable luminous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/luminous) softly bright or radiant magnanimity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/magnanimity) liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit malingerer (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/malingerer) someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity malleable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/malleable) capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out maverick (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/maverick) someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action mendacious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/mendacious) given to lying metamorphosis (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/metamorphosis) a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances meticulous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/meticulous) marked by precise accordance with details
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204. misanthrope (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/misanthrope) someone who dislikes people in general 205. mitigate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/mitigate) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of 206. mollify (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/mollify) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of 207. morose (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/morose) showing a brooding ill humor 208. mundane (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/mundane) found in the ordinary course of events 209. negate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/negate) make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of 210. neophyte (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/neophyte) any new participant in some activity 211. obdurate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/obdurate) stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing 212. obsequious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/obsequious) attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery 213. obviate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/obviate) do away with 214. occlude (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/occlude) block passage through 215. officious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/officious) intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner 216. onerous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/onerous) not easily borne; wearing 217. opprobrium (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/opprobrium) a state of extreme dishonor 218. oscillate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/oscillate) move or swing from side to side regularly 219. ostentatious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ostentatious) intended to attract notice and impress others 220. paragon (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/paragon) an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept 221. partisan (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/partisan) a fervent and even militant proponent of something 222. pathological (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pathological) of or relating to the practice of pathology 223. paucity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/paucity) an insufficient quantity or number 224. pedantic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pedantic) marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects 225. penchant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/penchant) a strong liking 226. penury (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/penury) https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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a state of extreme poverty or destitution perennial (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/perennial) lasting three seasons or more perfidious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/perfidious) tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans perfunctory (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/perfunctory) hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough permeable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/permeable) allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through pervasive (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pervasive) spreading or spread throughout phlegmatic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/phlegmatic) showing little emotion piety (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/piety) righteousness by virtue of being pious placate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/placate) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of plasticity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/plasticity) the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking platitude (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/platitude) a trite or obvious remark plethora (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/plethora) extreme excess plummet (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/plummet) drop sharply porous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/porous) full of pores or vessels or holes pragmatic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pragmatic) concerned with practical matters preamble (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/preamble) a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) precarious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/precarious) not secure; beset with difficulties precipitate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/precipitate) bring about abruptly precursor (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/precursor) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone presumptuous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/presumptuous) excessively forward prevaricate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/prevaricate) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information pristine (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pristine) immaculately clean and unused
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248. probity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/probity) complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles 249. problematic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/problematic) making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe 250. prodigal (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/prodigal) recklessly wasteful 251. profound (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/profound) situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed 252. prohibitive (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/prohibitive) tending to discourage (especially of prices) 253. proliferate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/proliferate) grow rapidly 254. propensity (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/propensity) a natural inclination 255. propitiate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/propitiate) make peace with 256. propriety (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/propriety) correct or appropriate behavior 257. proscribe (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/proscribe) command against 258. pungent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pungent) strong and sharp;”the pungent taste of radishes” 259. qualified (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/qualified) meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task 260. quibble (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/quibble) evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections 261. quiescent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/quiescent) being quiet or still or inactive 262. rarefied (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/rarefied) of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style 263. recalcitrant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/recalcitrant) stubbornly resistant to authority or control 264. recant (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/recant) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure 265. recluse (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/recluse) one who lives in solitude 266. recondite (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/recondite) difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge 267. refractory (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/refractory) stubbornly resistant to authority or control 268. refute (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/refute) overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof 269. relegate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/relegate) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank 270. reproach (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/reproach) https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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express criticism towards reprobate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/reprobate) a person without moral scruples repudiate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/repudiate) refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid rescind (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/rescind) cancel officially resolution (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/resolution) finding a solution to a problem resolve (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/resolve) find the solution reticent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/reticent) reluctant to draw attention to yourself reverent (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/reverent) feeling or showing profound respect or veneration sage (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sage) a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom salubrious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/salubrious) promoting health; healthful sanction (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sanction) official permission or approval satiate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/satiate) fill to satisfaction savor (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/savor) the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth secrete (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/secrete) generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids shard (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/shard) a broken piece of a brittle artifact skeptic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/skeptic) someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs solicitous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/solicitous) full of anxiety and concern soporific (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/soporific) sleep inducing specious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/specious) plausible but false spectrum (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/spectrum) a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities sporadic (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sporadic) recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances stigma (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/stigma) a symbol of disgrace or infamy stint (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/stint) supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
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293. stipulate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/stipulate) specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement 294. stolid (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/stolid) having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited 295. striate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/striate) marked with stria or striations 296. strut (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/strut) to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others 297. subpoena (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/subpoena) a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court 298. subside (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/subside) sink to a lower level or form a depression 299. substantiate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/substantiate) establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 300. supersede (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/supersede) take the place or move into the position of 301. supposition (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/supposition) the cognitive process of supposing 302. tacit (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tacit) implied by or inferred from actions or statements 303. tangential (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tangential) of superficial relevance if any 304. tenuous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tenuous) very thin in gauge or diameter 305. tirade (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tirade) a speech of violent denunciation 306. torpor (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/torpor) a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility 307. tortuous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tortuous) marked by repeated turns and bends 308. tractable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tractable) easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) 309. transgression (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/transgression) the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle 310. truculence (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/truculence) obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness 311. unwarranted (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/unwarranted) incapable of being justified or explained 312. vacillate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/vacillate) be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action 313. venerate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/venerate) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of 314. veracious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/veracious) https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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habitually speaking the truth verbose (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/verbose) using or containing too many words viable (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/viable) capable of life or normal growth and development viscous (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/viscous) having a relatively high resistance to flow vituperative (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/vituperative) marked by harshly abusive criticism volatile (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/volatile) a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor wary (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/wary) marked by keen caution and watchful prudence welter (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/welter) a confused multitude of things whimsical (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/whimsical) determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason zealot (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/zealot) a fervent and even militant proponent of something audacious (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/audacious) disposed to venture or take risks discredit (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/discredit) the state of being held in low esteem discrepancy (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/discrepancy) a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions diverge (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/diverge) move or draw apart saturate (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/saturate) infuse or fill completely distill (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/distill) undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops strut (http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/strut) to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
NOTE: I request my readers and visitors to add more words to this list if they have come across on their own experience of taking amcat and elitmus. This would help all of us. Thank You
24 thoughts on “HIGH FREQUENCY WORD LIST FOR AMCAT and other exams” 1. Praveen Sharma says: August 19, 2014 at 6:09 am
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August 19, 2014 at 6:09 am Hi Nehal, Hope you are doing well! This is Praveen Sharma from AMCAT, and I am writing this as I need to discuss something about your blog. Please drop me an email at my email ID that I linked with this comment. Hoping for a quick response. Thanks Praveen Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=79#respond) nehal001 says: August 19, 2014 at 6:15 am you are not from amcat! Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑ and‑other‑exams/?replytocom=80#respond) Praveen Sharma says: August 19, 2014 at 7:06 am Hi Nehal, I am, Aspiring Minds is parent website of AMCAT. Provide me your email address or phone number. so we can talk about it. nehal001 says: August 19, 2014 at 7:09 am you can mail me on
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[email protected]) nehal001 says: August 19, 2014 at 8:42 am bogus people claiming from being amcat! spammers Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑ and‑other‑exams/?replytocom=88#respond) vamsikrishna says: October 27, 2014 at 2:55 am Respected sir,, i have xam on nov 2,,for english how to prepare …..pls help me sir ..its a kind request.. Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑ and‑other‑exams/?replytocom=552#respond) xxx says: March 30, 2015 at 7:00 am https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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chutiye Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑ and‑other‑exams/?replytocom=830#respond) 2. Archana says: September 4, 2014 at 6:16 am Agitation ‑State of anxiety or nervous excitement question asked in HCL july 2014 Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=254#respond) 3. kalpana says: September 8, 2014 at 2:49 pm please tell me which are the subjects I’ve to prepare for amcat. Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=318#respond) nehal001 says: September 8, 2014 at 3:15 pm quants, reasoning, english, and optional module Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑ and‑other‑exams/?replytocom=322#respond) 4. Mahendra says: September 13, 2014 at 11:08 pm Hi Nihal, This is Mahendra, am from MCA, i want to give AMCAT, can u plz suggest me what are the modules should i fill, as m frm MCA. Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=389#respond) 5. sanaya kumari says: September 15, 2014 at 4:03 pm can u tell me how to prepar for verbal? Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=401#respond) 6. annie0205annie says: September 20, 2014 at 8:43 pm Hello, Please tell me whether its compulsory to take write programs in AMCAT if I choose computer programming. Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=463#respond) nehal001 says: September 21, 2014 at 8:33 am https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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normaly u get objective questions if taking off campus amcat. if u take amcat in ur college, then programs do come Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑ and‑other‑exams/?replytocom=469#respond) annie0205annie says: September 21, 2014 at 10:16 pm Thanks nehal001 says: September 22, 2014 at 2:55 pm wc 7. annie0205annie says: September 25, 2014 at 11:56 am Hii again, I have another query. As AMCAT is an adaptive test, does mark increases with increase in difficulty level or every question carry equal marks? Thanks in advance Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=484#respond) nehal001 says: September 25, 2014 at 12:18 pm wid questions being more difficult, u will get more marks Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑ and‑other‑exams/?replytocom=485#respond) 8. M.Suganya says: October 29, 2014 at 11:21 am hi..i have a doubt abt this section..for wat we hav to study this..for synonyms and antonyms in english section??? Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=567#respond) 9. Gaurav says: November 15, 2014 at 9:18 am When do we have to choose the optional module in exam? Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=609#respond) 10. Tamilarasi chidambaram says: November 27, 2014 at 7:15 am hi..I am a ECE student.Which one shall i choose as my optional module but i have interested to enter into software field..pls tell i am totally confused with this… https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/highfrequencywordlistforamcatandotherexams/
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Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=653#respond) 11. pravalika says: December 4, 2014 at 7:30 am is their any differerence if write in the college and outside….in the sense evaluating process….do they give more priority for pupil who has written in college Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=665#respond) 12. naidu says: May 15, 2015 at 12:33 pm Is there is any negative marking is there in AMCAT exam.? Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=856#respond) 13. vaibhav says: August 20, 2015 at 6:49 pm i m from cse branch.. which topics to study for the amcat from the optional subjects Reply (https://amcatblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/high‑frequency‑word‑list‑for‑amcat‑and‑ other‑exams/?replytocom=901#respond)
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