GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

Introduction to GRE:

The Graduate Record Examinations general test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analutical wirting skills that are not related to any specific field of study.

This test comprises of

1. Verbal Reasoning :

The skills measured include the test taker's ability to analyze and evaluate written and synthesize information obtained from it analyze relationships among component parts of sentences recognize relationships among component parts of sentences.

2. Quantitative Reasoning:

The skills measured include the test taker's ability to understand basic concepts of arithmetic, geometry, and data analysis reason quantitatively solve problems in a quantitative setting.

3. Analytical Writing:

The skills measured include the test taker's ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively examine claims and accompanying evidence support ideas with relevant reasons and examples sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion control the elements of standard writtne English.

Few GRE words:

-> aureole(noun):

pronunciation: 'oree' 'owl

1. The outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a occultation.
2. An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.

syn: corona, gloriole, nimbus

-> babbitt(noun):

pronunciation: babit

1. An alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction.

babbitt(verb):

1. Line with a Babbitt metal.

-> cachinnate(verb):

pronunciation: 'kaku' neyt

1. Laugh loudly and in an unrestrained way.

syn: laugh, express mirth

-> dacoit(noun):

pronunciation: du'koyt

1. A member of an armed gang of robbers.

syn: dakoit

-> rendezvous(noun):
pronunciation: 'ro'ndi'voo

1. A meeting planned at a certain time and place
2. A place where people meet (ex: he was waiting for them at the rendezvous)
3. A date; usually with a member of opposite sex

rendezvous(verb):

1. Meet at a rendezvous

syn: tryst