A 20-question self-test worksheet covering every guide in the GRE Vocabulary Builder — high-frequency words, roots, confusable pairs, connotation, and themed word groups.

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High-Frequency Words
1 What does "loquacious" mean?
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Very talkative. See High-Frequency Word List.

2 What does "dearth" mean?
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A severe lack or scarcity.

3 What does "corroborate" mean?
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To confirm with additional evidence.

4 What does "ephemeral" mean?
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Lasting a very short time.

Root Words
5 Decode "benevolent" using its root parts.
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bene (good) + vol (will) = wishing good/kindness toward others. See Root Words guide.

6 Decode "polyglot" using its root parts.
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poly (many) + glot (tongue/language) = a person who speaks many languages.

7 Decode "chronology" using its root and suffix.
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chron (time) + -logy (study of) = the arrangement/study of events in time order.

8 Decode "antipathy" using its prefix and root.
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anti- (against) + path (feeling) = a strong feeling of dislike/opposition.

Confusable Words
9 "The judge remained ______ (disinterested/uninterested) throughout the trial, having no stake in either party's success." Which word fits?
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disinterested — impartial, no personal stake. See Confusable Words guide.

10 Which word means "to openly disregard a rule": flaunt or flout?
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flout — "flaunt" means to show off.

11 Which word describes a person who is "too willing to believe things": credible or credulous?
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credulous — "credible" describes a believable claim or source, not a person's gullibility.

12 Which word means "about to happen": eminent or imminent?
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imminent — "eminent" means famous or distinguished.

Connotation
13 Is "parsimonious" a positive or negative word for someone careful with money?
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Negative — implies excessive stinginess. See Connotation Training guide.

14 Is "self-assured" a positive or negative word for a confident person?
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Positive — unlike the negative "arrogant" or "conceited."

15 Is "obstinate" a positive or negative word for a stubborn person?
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Negative — unlike the positive "resolute" or "steadfast."

16 In a sentence praising someone's unconventional thinking, would "eccentric" or "visionary" be the better fit?
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visionary — positive tone; "eccentric" leans negative/odd, which would contradict a sentence of praise.

Word Groups by Theme
17 Which theme cluster does "belligerent" belong to?
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Hostile / Combative. See Word Groups by Theme guide.

18 Which theme cluster does "indolent" belong to?
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Lazy.

19 Which theme cluster does "capricious" belong to?
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Fickle / Unpredictable.

20 Which theme cluster does "tyro" belong to?
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Inexperienced / Beginner.

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