Definition Matches

GRE #1 Definition Match — myvocabulary

  • These Definition Match vocabulary activities include vocabulary games and word puzzles with a vocabulary list. They are 1 of 8 free online word games.
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  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
Directions:

MATCH the GRE vocabulary list with its vocabulary definition. Use the pull down menu bar to select the letter match.
When you hit “Submit,” you will get back the correct GRE vocabulary word definition match answers, the percentage score and the correct answer in a sentence.

Clue:

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Word List

1) autonomy
2) assuage
3) aberrant
4) admonish
5) alacrity
6) assiduous
7) ambivalence
8) anachronism
9) aggregate
10) audacious
11) ambiguous
12) antipathy
13) aver
14) appropriate
15) approbation

Definition List

A) Particularly suitable; fitting; right for the occasion (adjective)
B) To assert or affirm with confidence; to state to be true firmly and convincingly (verb)
C) Having the courage to take risks; extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave (adjective)
D) Independence or freedom for personal actions; the right of self-government (noun)
E) To ease or allay; to calm or soothe; to make milder (verb)
F) Constant; unremitting; working carefully and diligently at a task; persevering (adjective)
G) A strong dislike; something or someone that arouses a feeling of aversion (noun)
H) Praise; commendation; official approval; favorable opinion (noun)
I) The placement of people, places, events or objects from a former age that is out of place in the present (noun)
J) Indecision or fluctuation esp. the inability to make a choice (noun)
K) Having more than one meaning or interpretation; not clear or definite (adjective)
L) Promptness in response: a cheerful readiness to do something; celerity (noun)
M) To reprove or scold; to caution, advise or counsel against something (verb)
N) A sum, mass or assemblage of materials; a total amount (noun)
O) Deviating or distorting from the usual, normal or right course (adjective)