Vocabulary: GRE words for decay and renewal
This study set features GRE vocabulary words related to the themes of decay and renewal, providing precise meanings and contextual usage for advanced learners preparing for the GRE exam.
Quiz(32 questions)
1. What does 'deteriorate' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(32)
Words of Decay(16)
deteriorate
to become progressively worse
decompose
to break down into constituent parts
dilapidated
in a state of disrepair or ruin
decay
the process of rotting or decomposition
corrode
to destroy or damage (metal) slowly by chemical action
decline
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value
waste away
to gradually become weaker or smaller
decrepit
worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
blight
a plant disease; a thing that spoils or damages
attrition
the process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure
diminish
to make or become less
stagnate
to cease developing; become inactive or dull
decadence
moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence
collapse
to fall down or give way suddenly
fester
to become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect
molder
to slowly decay or disintegrate
Words of Renewal(16)
rebirth
the process of being born again or renewed
revitalize
to bring new life or energy to something
regenerate
to create anew or restore
renewal
the act of making something new again
resurgence
a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
rejuvenate
to make someone or something look or feel younger or fresher
revive
to bring back to life or consciousness
restore
to bring back to a former condition or state
renovate
to restore to a good state of repair
transform
to change in form, appearance, or structure
uplift
to raise or improve the spirits or condition
invigorate
to give energy or vitality to something
enhance
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
cultivate
to foster growth or development
refresh
to make fresh or like new again
emerge
to come into view or become apparent
Questions in this Study Set(32)
1. What does 'deteriorate' mean?
2. What does 'rejuvenate' mean?
3. Which word means 'to break down into constituent parts'?
4. Which word means 'to restore to a good state of repair'?
5. In the sentence, 'The old house was left in a __________ state,' which word fits best?
6. What does 'revive' mean?
7. What does 'decay' mean?
8. Which word means 'a rising again into life, activity, or prominence'?
9. Which word means 'to destroy or damage (metal) slowly by chemical action'?
10. What does 'transform' mean?
11. In the sentence, 'The company's profits began to __________ over the years,' which word fits best?
12. Which word means 'to bring new life or energy to something'?
13. What does 'waste away' mean?
14. What does 'cultivate' mean?
15. Which word means 'worn out or ruined because of age or neglect'?
16. Which word means 'the act of making something new again'?
17. In the sentence, 'The garden was affected by a plant __________ that ruined the crops,' which word fits best?
18. What does 'refresh' mean?
19. What does 'attrition' mean?
20. Which word means 'to give energy or vitality to something'?
21. Which word means 'to make or become less'?
22. What does 'emerge' mean?
23. In the sentence, 'The project seemed to __________ after the initial excitement wore off,' which word fits best?
24. Which word means 'to improve the quality, value, or extent of something'?
25. What does 'decadence' mean?
26. What does 'uplift' mean?
27. Which word means 'to fall down or give way suddenly'?
28. Which word means 'to create anew or restore'?
29. In the sentence, 'The neglected food began to __________ in the fridge,' which word fits best?
30. What does 'resurgence' mean?
31. What does 'fester' mean?
32. Which word means 'to make something look or feel younger or fresher'?
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