Under what circumstances is a result odd?
Odd+ Even 7+4 =11
and
Odd x Odd 3×3 = 9
in ALL other cases, the result is even!
and
Odd x Odd 3×3 = 9
in ALL other cases, the result is even!
buffeting
stoßend
strike against forcefully
The helmets are being deployed as (ii)___ devices.
strike against forcefully
The helmets are being deployed as (ii)___ devices.
welche erschwert werden durch die Tatsache dass
which are compounded by the fact that..
trifling
unbedeutend
adjective – not worth considering
noun – the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
the writing instructor mostly focused on details,
adjective – not worth considering
noun – the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
the writing instructor mostly focused on details,
carp at
nörgeln an
=caviling at
Hardly one to fault others, Thaddeus surprised his colleagues when he began _ even their most trivial mistakes.
=caviling at
Hardly one to fault others, Thaddeus surprised his colleagues when he began _ even their most trivial mistakes.
retiring
zurückhaltend
=reserved
adjective – reluctant to draw attention to yourself
adjective – of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
adjective – not arrogant or presuming
=reserved
adjective – reluctant to draw attention to yourself
adjective – of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
adjective – not arrogant or presuming
hamstrung
lahm gelegt sein
=hobbled
The space mission to deploy a probe to Uranus, while greeted with much enthusiasm by those in the scientific and lay community alike, has been not so much by the technical challenges of launching a probe into such a distant orbit as by the lack of funding.
=hobbled
The space mission to deploy a probe to Uranus, while greeted with much enthusiasm by those in the scientific and lay community alike, has been not so much by the technical challenges of launching a probe into such a distant orbit as by the lack of funding.
inveterate
unverbesserlich
=habitual
A(n) _ procrastinator, Stephen found himself unable to recall a time when he did not put off doing a major assignment
=habitual
A(n) _ procrastinator, Stephen found himself unable to recall a time when he did not put off doing a major assignment
asceticism
a 'sä de cism
Saintliness has become so closely linked with __
noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
noun – the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
noun – rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
=austerity (noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
Saintliness has become so closely linked with __
noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
noun – the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
noun – rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
=austerity (noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
feted
fete
noun – an elaborate party (often outdoors)
noun – an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
verb – have a celebration
noun – an elaborate party (often outdoors)
noun – an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
verb – have a celebration
spasmodically
schubweise =irregulary
The skirmish between the two beleaguered armies occurred ___
The skirmish between the two beleaguered armies occurred ___
unseemly
unschicklich
=sordid
adjective – not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
The marriage between the duke and the duchess was a(n) affair,
=sordid
adjective – not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
The marriage between the duke and the duchess was a(n) affair,
sordid
schäbig
=unseemly
The marriage between the duke and the duchess was a(n) affair,
=unseemly
The marriage between the duke and the duchess was a(n) affair,
germane
relevant
=pertinent
The judge admonished the counsel to keep closing arguments __
=pertinent
The judge admonished the counsel to keep closing arguments __
pertinent
angemessen, relevant
=germane
The judge admonished the counsel to keep closing arguments __
=germane
The judge admonished the counsel to keep closing arguments __
machinate
intrigieren
=scheming
verb – arrange by systematic planning and united effort
verb – engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
versimilitude
noun – the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
Wiklichkeitsnähe
Wiklichkeitsnähe
heretic
ketzerisch
noun – a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
noun – a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
noun – a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
noun – a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
vanguard
Vorreiter
companies once at the (i) ___ of such innovation
noun – the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
noun – any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
noun – the leading units moving at the head of an army
companies once at the (i) ___ of such innovation
noun – the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
noun – any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
noun – the leading units moving at the head of an army
thoroughgoing
gründlich
adjective – performed comprehensively and completely
adjective – without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
adjective – performed comprehensively and completely
adjective – without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
relinquish
= cese
verzichten, aufgeben
verb – release, as from one's grip
verb – part with a possession or right
verb – turn away from; give up
verb – do without or cease to hold or adhere to
verzichten, aufgeben
verb – release, as from one's grip
verb – part with a possession or right
verb – turn away from; give up
verb – do without or cease to hold or adhere to
accomodate
Even those models scientists developed to these extreme outliers have been found wanting.
beinhalten, beherbergen
verb – provide with something desired or needed
verb – have room for; hold without crowding
verb – be agreeable or acceptable to
verb – provide housing for
verb – make (one thing) compatible with (another)
verb – make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
verb – provide a service or favor for someone
beinhalten, beherbergen
verb – provide with something desired or needed
verb – have room for; hold without crowding
verb – be agreeable or acceptable to
verb – provide housing for
verb – make (one thing) compatible with (another)
verb – make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
verb – provide a service or favor for someone
corral
= round up
The plucky election campaign has managed to __ support from the most unlikely corners
verb – enclose in a corral
noun – a pen for cattle
verb – collect or gather
verb – arrange wagons so that they form a corral
The plucky election campaign has managed to __ support from the most unlikely corners
verb – enclose in a corral
noun – a pen for cattle
verb – collect or gather
verb – arrange wagons so that they form a corral
round up
zusammen trommeln
=corral
The plucky election campaign has managed to __ support from the most unlikely corners
=corral
The plucky election campaign has managed to __ support from the most unlikely corners
aboveboard
ehrlich
Though the accounting firm was exonerated of any corporate malfeasance, the perception that it is not completely has persisted.
Though the accounting firm was exonerated of any corporate malfeasance, the perception that it is not completely has persisted.
rankle
=gall
make resentful or angry
will only serve to further __ a people long since wary of foreign influence.
make resentful or angry
will only serve to further __ a people long since wary of foreign influence.
crestfallen
niedergeschlagen
=disheartened
The team’s dismal performance in the last few games left many of the players feeling .
=disheartened
The team’s dismal performance in the last few games left many of the players feeling .
turmoil
Aufruhr =chaos
noun – disturbance usually in protest
noun – violent agitation
noun – a violent disturbance
After the botched elections, the country descended into _ with many of the stronger taking advantage of the weaker amidst the lawlessness.
noun – disturbance usually in protest
noun – violent agitation
noun – a violent disturbance
After the botched elections, the country descended into _ with many of the stronger taking advantage of the weaker amidst the lawlessness.
unseasoned
adjective – without salt or seasoning
adjective – not aged or processed
adjective – not tried or tested by experience
wurde gleichgesetzt = amateur
even the most photographers amongst us to become citizen journalists.
adjective – not aged or processed
adjective – not tried or tested by experience
wurde gleichgesetzt = amateur
even the most photographers amongst us to become citizen journalists.
indifferent o
gelichgültig gegenüber
The chairman of the board, sensing that any effort was futile, became _ the company’s plight
gliechgesetzt mit apathetic to
The chairman of the board, sensing that any effort was futile, became _ the company’s plight
gliechgesetzt mit apathetic to
apathetic to
emotionslos gegenüber
adjective – marked by a lack of interest
adjective – showing little or no emotion or animation
gelichgesetzt mit "indifferent to"
adjective – marked by a lack of interest
adjective – showing little or no emotion or animation
gelichgesetzt mit "indifferent to"
ornate
adjective – marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
verziert, verschnörkelt
Pearson’s prose has become increasingly
equaled to embellish
verziert, verschnörkelt
Pearson’s prose has become increasingly
equaled to embellish
perseverance
per si 'vir ence
Ausdauer, Durchhaltevermögen
Writing well is not so much a matter of inspiration as it is (i)__
Ausdauer, Durchhaltevermögen
Writing well is not so much a matter of inspiration as it is (i)__
garbled
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
information ,signal
information ,signal
jubilant
'tschu bje lent
adjective – full of high-spirited delight
adjective – joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
adjective – full of high-spirited delight
adjective – joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
vitriol
giftig
noun – abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
noun – (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
verb – expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
verb – subject to bitter verbal abuse
noun – abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
noun – (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
verb – expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
verb – subject to bitter verbal abuse
inkling
leiseste Ahnung
Had the committee any (i) __ that it was being investigated for fraud
Had the committee any (i) __ that it was being investigated for fraud
contingent upon
abhängig von
A successful space shuttle launch is __ such a great number of factors
A successful space shuttle launch is __ such a great number of factors
precipitous
pre 'sip pi tes
überstürzt
his fall from eminence was as astonishing as it was .
überstürzt
his fall from eminence was as astonishing as it was .
ostracize
ausgrenzen
indeed, any scientist who does so may be
verb – avoid speaking to or dealing with
verb – expel from a community or group
indeed, any scientist who does so may be
verb – avoid speaking to or dealing with
verb – expel from a community or group
wary of
argwöhnisch
adjective – marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
adjective – openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
NICHT: müde von jmd sein
adjective – marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
adjective – openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
NICHT: müde von jmd sein
smitten with
adjective – marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
vergafft sein in etwas
vergafft sein in etwas
incendiary
in 'cin di ery
brandstiftend aber auch aufhetzend
was too _ for publication.
brandstiftend aber auch aufhetzend
was too _ for publication.
largesse
lar 'tschhess
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
penury
Armut
Once news of the scandal broke, the executive found himself facing penury
Once news of the scandal broke, the executive found himself facing penury
calumny
falsche Anschuldigung
Despite a(n) beginning, the election campaign quickly devolved into calumny ++and acrimony, with each side casting aspersions.
Despite a(n) beginning, the election campaign quickly devolved into calumny ++and acrimony, with each side casting aspersions.
serenity
Gelassenheit
=tranquility
noun – the absence of mental stress or anxiety
noun – a disposition free from stress or emotion
=tranquility
noun – the absence of mental stress or anxiety
noun – a disposition free from stress or emotion
besmirch
bes 'mörtsch
beschmieren
=tarnish
forever __ his reputation in the public’s eyes.
beschmieren
=tarnish
forever __ his reputation in the public’s eyes.
unwittingly
unabsichtlich
together with inadvertently (ebenso unbeabsichtig) nicht verwechseln mit inevitably
together with inadvertently (ebenso unbeabsichtig) nicht verwechseln mit inevitably
die Vorteile überwiegen bei weitem die Nachteile
the benefits of ... far outweigh its drawbacks
vicarious
nachempfunden, stellvertretend (Darlene : I can live vicariously)
There are few thrills to be gleaned from Kafka’s writing
There are few thrills to be gleaned from Kafka’s writing
sie sollten nicht als fundament dienen für..
they should not be taken as grounds for..
trotz aller Unanehmlichkeiten, die es mit sich bringen mag
Set against whatever inconvenience they may engender (is the fact)
jene die argumentieren dass...denken nicht langfristig
Those who argue that... are being shortsighted
divert
zweckentfremden
the organization should not be diverted from its earlier and historical purpose
the organization should not be diverted from its earlier and historical purpose
insurmountable
unüberwindbar
many societies face the seemigly insurmountable struggle to maintain societal structure
many societies face the seemigly insurmountable struggle to maintain societal structure
verwickelt in
embroiled in
societies embroiled in political upheaval (Aufbruch, Unruhe)
societies embroiled in political upheaval (Aufbruch, Unruhe)
virtuoso
a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
a person who excels in musical technique or execution.
surpasingly skillful
a person who excels in musical technique or execution.
surpasingly skillful
without prompting
ohne aufforderung, a high performer may take on more challenges wothout prompting
exacting
anspruchsvoll
This work will be somewhat exacting, because it can be challenging to dustinguish albumen and silvver-nitrate prints.
This work will be somewhat exacting, because it can be challenging to dustinguish albumen and silvver-nitrate prints.
detract
entziehen
when: intr, usually foll by from) to take away a part (of); diminish: her anger detracts from her beauty.
to divert; distract: to detract attention from a problem.
when: intr, usually foll by from) to take away a part (of); diminish: her anger detracts from her beauty.
to divert; distract: to detract attention from a problem.
repugnant
objectionable or offensive
disgusting
verleugnen: repudiate sb./sth.
poignant: ergreifend
disgusting
verleugnen: repudiate sb./sth.
poignant: ergreifend
metonym
is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept.
what are the most Common pythagorean triples?
3,4,5 (any multiple auch as 6,8,10)
5,12,13 (10,24,26)
5,12,13 (10,24,26)
meek
demütig, bescheiden
gleichgesetzt mit diffident
adjective – very docile
adjective – evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
adjective – humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
Though she was too _ to actually speak in front of a large crowd
gleichgesetzt mit diffident
adjective – very docile
adjective – evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
adjective – humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
Though she was too _ to actually speak in front of a large crowd
penurious
pe 'nu ri es
adjective – not having enough money to pay for necessities
adjective – excessively unwilling to spend
adjective – not having enough money to pay for necessities
adjective – excessively unwilling to spend
strain
belasten
=tax
The increased number entering the labor force has only served to an already ailing job market.
=tax
The increased number entering the labor force has only served to an already ailing job market.
tenacity
Beharrlichkeit
holding fast to desired goal
capriousness means "being unpredictable" which is more the opposite
holding fast to desired goal
capriousness means "being unpredictable" which is more the opposite
veil
verschleiern
"overshadow" bedeutet nicht ganz das selbe, dies bedeutet "take attention from something by appearing more important"
"overshadow" bedeutet nicht ganz das selbe, dies bedeutet "take attention from something by appearing more important"
parochially
beschränkt
very limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial: parochial views; a parochial mentality.
very limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial: parochial views; a parochial mentality.
adjure
beschwören
To command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath: "adjuring her in the name of God to declare the truth" (Increase Mather).
To command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath: "adjuring her in the name of God to declare the truth" (Increase Mather).
haphazard
planlos
characterized by lack of order or planning; irregular; chance; random.
marked by great carelessness; "a most haphazard system of record keeping"; "slapdash work"; "slipshod spelling"; "sloppy workmanship"
characterized by lack of order or planning; irregular; chance; random.
marked by great carelessness; "a most haphazard system of record keeping"; "slapdash work"; "slipshod spelling"; "sloppy workmanship"
surrender
kapitulieren
bedeutet aber auch:
verb – relinquish possession or control over
Himeria consented to _ a large swathe of land it had formerly captured
=cede
bedeutet aber auch:
verb – relinquish possession or control over
Himeria consented to _ a large swathe of land it had formerly captured
=cede
cede
verb – relinquish possession or control over
verb – give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
verb – give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
John weeds the garden in 2hours, Marks needs 3. how long will it take them to weed the Garden when working independantly?
1/3 + 1/2 = 1/T
5/6= 1/T
T = 6/5 hours
5/6= 1/T
T = 6/5 hours
formula: percent of the selling price that is profit
Profit/original selling price * 100%
percentage increase calculation: 2years ago 450 graduates . now its 600. how much percent did it increase?
150/450 *100% = 15000/450 = 33 1/3 %
incantation
Zauberspruch Beschwörung
changing of words purporting to have magical power
changing of words purporting to have magical power
embellish
make beautiful, to ornament
noun – elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
zB von Schreibaufsätzen
noun – elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
zB von Schreibaufsätzen
canard
ke 'nard
zeitungslüge
responsible for spreading many of the we today accept as the unvarnished truth
zeitungslüge
responsible for spreading many of the we today accept as the unvarnished truth
predilection
Vorliebe
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
apocryphal
wort alleine bedeutet: zweifelhaft
of doubtful authorship or authenticity
of doubtful authorship or authenticity
what is the least Common multiple of 6 and 8?
=smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers
first step: prime factorization for each number
6=(2)(3)
8=(2)(2)(2)
least common multiple=(2)(2)(2)(3)=24
first step: prime factorization for each number
6=(2)(3)
8=(2)(2)(2)
least common multiple=(2)(2)(2)(3)=24
volatile
flüchtig, unbeständig
volatile personality
bezieht sich häufig auf Persönlichkeit! ähnlich zu "explosive" da ebenfalls unbeständig
volatile personality
bezieht sich häufig auf Persönlichkeit! ähnlich zu "explosive" da ebenfalls unbeständig
torpor
stumpfheit
extreme mental and physical sluggishness
Patient experienced torpor until the anesthiatia wore off
extreme mental and physical sluggishness
Patient experienced torpor until the anesthiatia wore off
reticent
're di Cent
zurückhaltend
x in her speech
indicates something like hesitation BUT its precise definition is reluctant to SPEAK
zurückhaltend
x in her speech
indicates something like hesitation BUT its precise definition is reluctant to SPEAK
opaque
impossible to See through, preventing the Passage of light
undurchsichtig
the dirt on the window made them opaque
undurchsichtig
the dirt on the window made them opaque
onerous
troublesome and oppressive, burdensome
it proved onerous to the Team in charge of it
it proved onerous to the Team in charge of it
occlude
to stop Up, to prevent the passage of
versperren
the sun is occluded by the moon
versperren
the sun is occluded by the moon
obviate
to PREVENT, to make unnecessary
nichtig machen
..which obviated the need for a bridge
nichtig machen
..which obviated the need for a bridge
obstinate
stubborn and unyielding
the obstinate child could Not be made to eat any food
the obstinate child could Not be made to eat any food
meticulous
extremely careful about details
..the investigators meticulously examined
..the investigators meticulously examined
lucid
clear and easily understand
the explanations were written in a simple and lucid manner
the explanations were written in a simple and lucid manner
insipid
'inn se bid
lacking interest or flavor
fade
the painting was insipid
nicht verwechseln mit inimical (feindlich)
lacking interest or flavor
fade
the painting was insipid
nicht verwechseln mit inimical (feindlich)
ingenuous
aufrichtig
showing childlike innocence
auch naiv
wurde gleichgesetzt mit artless
showing childlike innocence
auch naiv
wurde gleichgesetzt mit artless
inchoate
in 'cho et
Not Fully formed
appear in an inchoate Form in His earliest writing
Not Fully formed
appear in an inchoate Form in His earliest writing
iconoclast
Ei 'konn ae klest
Bilderstürmer
one who opposses established beliefs customs and Institution
Bilderstürmer
one who opposses established beliefs customs and Institution
Euphemism
use of an inoffensive word in place of a more distasteful one
she preferred to use the euphemism "sleeping" instead of the word "dead"
she preferred to use the euphemism "sleeping" instead of the word "dead"
eclectic
selecting from or Made Up from a variety of sources
it is an eclectic mix
vielschichtig
it is an eclectic mix
vielschichtig
diatribe
Schmährede
the Trucker bellowed (brüllen) a diatribe at the driver who had Cut him off
the Trucker bellowed (brüllen) a diatribe at the driver who had Cut him off
obdurate
hardened in feeling, resistent to persuasion
unnachgiebig
the president was completely obdurate on the issue
unnachgiebig
the president was completely obdurate on the issue
cacophony
kae 'koph e ni
missklang
high jarring noise
the Orchestra created an unbearable cacophony
missklang
high jarring noise
the Orchestra created an unbearable cacophony
bolster
unterstützen
to Support
the presence of giant footpeints bolstered the Argument that..
bolstering social cooperation
to Support
the presence of giant footpeints bolstered the Argument that..
bolstering social cooperation
integer
An integer (from the Latin integer meaning "whole")[note 1] is a number that can be written without a fractional component. For example, 21, 4, 0, and −2048 are integers, while 9.75, 5 1⁄2, and √2 are not.
ardor
intense and passionate Feeling
leidenschaft
bishops ardor for the landscape was evident
leidenschaft
bishops ardor for the landscape was evident
anachronism
something out of place in time
the aged Hippie used anachronistic phrases that had Not been popular for years
the aged Hippie used anachronistic phrases that had Not been popular for years
ameliorate
verbessern
the doctor was able to ameliorate the patients suffering using painkillers
the doctor was able to ameliorate the patients suffering using painkillers
aggrandize
vergrößern, sich besser zu stellen
increase in Power, influence and Reputation
the supervisor sought to aggrandize herself by claiming that..
increase in Power, influence and Reputation
the supervisor sought to aggrandize herself by claiming that..
abscond
sich heimlich aus dem Staub machen
the Patron absconded from the Restaurant without paying His bill
the Patron absconded from the Restaurant without paying His bill
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Autor: Nina Obertopp
Oberthema: GRE Vocabulary
Thema: vocab
Veröffentlicht: 04.09.2018
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