GRE words for rudeness and politeness word list
This word list covers vocabulary related to rudeness and politeness, which is essential for understanding nuanced communication and social interactions. These words will enhance your GRE preparation by expanding your lexical range in contexts of civility and incivility.
Quiz(24 questions)
1. What does 'courteous' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(24)
Rudeness Vocabulary(12)
abrasive
harsh or rough in manner
curt
brief and abrupt in speech
insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude
disparaging
regarding someone or something as worthless
contemptuous
showing contempt; scornful
petulant
childishly sulky or bad-tempered
sardonic
grimly mocking or cynical
derisive
expressing contempt or ridicule
scornful
feeling or expressing contempt or derision
thwart
prevent someone from accomplishing something in a rude manner
gibe
a taunt or mocking remark
Politeness Vocabulary(12)
courteous
polite and considerate
deferential
showing respect and submission
gracious
showing kindness and charm
tactful
having sensitivity in dealing with others
complimentary
expressing praise or admiration
civility
formal politeness and courtesy
respectful
showing regard and consideration
considerate
thoughtful of others' feelings
obliging
willing to help or accommodate
urbane
courteous and refined in manner
affable
friendly and easy to talk to
exemplary
serving as a desirable model
Questions in this Study Set(24)
1. What does 'courteous' mean?
2. What does 'abrasive' mean?
3. Which word means 'showing respect and submission'?
4. Which word means 'showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect'?
5. In which context would you most likely use 'gracious'?
6. In the sentence 'His comments were quite ______, making everyone uncomfortable', which word fits?
7. What does 'tactful' refer to?
8. What does 'curt' mean?
9. Which word means 'expressing praise or admiration'?
10. Which word means 'regarding someone or something as worthless'?
11. What does 'civility' mean?
12. In the sentence 'She gave a ______ laugh when he suggested a compromise', which word fits?
13. In a professional setting, which word would best describe someone who shows 'regard and consideration'?
14. What does 'impertinent' mean?
15. Which word means 'thoughtful of others' feelings'?
16. Which word means 'childishly sulky or bad-tempered'?
17. What does 'obliging' imply?
18. In the sentence 'His ______ remarks left little doubt about his disdain for the project', which word fits?
19. Which word would describe someone who is 'courteous and refined in manner'?
20. What does 'sardonic' mean?
21. In casual conversation, which word best describes someone who is 'friendly and easy to talk to'?
22. Which word means 'expressing contempt or ridicule'?
23. What does 'exemplary' mean?
24. In the sentence 'He tried to ______ her ambitions with his constant negativity', which word fits?
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