Essential GRE 333 High-Frequency
The most commonly tested, high-yield vocabulary words for the GRE revised General Test.
Departing from an accepted standard, normal type, or expected path; atypical or abnormal.
“The scientist noticed aberrant behavior in the lab mice after the temperature shifted.”
Well-meaning and kindly; characterized by expressing goodwill or charitable feelings.
“A benevolent benefactor anonymously donated millions to fund orphan education.”
Lasting for a very short time; transitory, fleeting, or momentary.
“The beauty of cherry blossoms is cherished precisely because it is so ephemeral.”
Pleasure, malicious satisfaction, or self-gratification derived from learning of another person's troubles or failures.
“He felt a brief pang of schadenfreude when his arrogant rival lost the election.”