Popular Wordlists
wordlist

GREwordlist

This wordlist is generally used by students preparing for GRE.

Page No.

instigate

Short Definition : start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel

Definition
(verb) provoke or stir up
Synonyms : incite set off stir up
Example Sentence
  • incite a riot
  • set off great unrest among the people
Definition
(verb) serve as the inciting cause of
Synonyms : inspire prompt
Example Sentence
  • She prompted me to call my relatives
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for instigate

I am always motivated whenever I see the Institute gate (relate to instigate) of "MIT".

30        1

instigate means bring about or initiate.....hence INSTIGATE=INITIATE.....

3        1

instigate = sounds like "investigate" = police "urge" you or "provoke" you to tell the truth

2        2

relate it with ignite..with ignition smthngs start..

0        5

institute

Short Definition : organization for a special purpose; V: establish

Definition
(noun) an association organized to promote art or science or education Definition
(verb) set up or lay the groundwork for
Example Sentence
  • establish a new department
Definition
(verb) advance or set forth in court
Synonyms : bring
Example Sentence
  • bring charges
  • institute proceedings

institution

Short Definition : instituting; (building for the) organization; established custom, practice, or relationship in a society; mental hospital; Ex. institution of marriage

Definition
(noun) an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
Synonyms : establishment
Definition
(noun) an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated Definition
(noun) a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society
Example Sentence
  • the institution of marriage
  • the institution of slavery
  • he had become an institution in the theater
Definition
(noun) the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example Sentence
  • she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
  • the foundation of a new scientific society
Definition
(noun) a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

institutionalize

Short Definition : make into an institution; put or confine in an institution

Definition
(verb) cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution
Example Sentence
  • After the second episode, she had to be committed
  • he was committed to prison

insubordination

Short Definition : disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate

Definition
(noun) defiance of authority Definition
(noun) an insubordinate act
Synonyms : rebelliousness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insubordination

insubordinate: in + subordinate => Not ready to be a subordinate and hence being rebellious and disobedient.

7        2

Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary

IN(not)+SUBORDINATION....subordinate means lower in rank or position...people who are NOT willing to be subordinate will do INSUBORDINATION...i.e they will be rebels and will not follow orders....

3        0

jo order ko subway main dal de.. i mean order ko faltu samajh ke fenk de

0        1

Like the subordinate is not good and does not do wht is told.. i.e disobedient ..

0        1

insubstantial

Short Definition : lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial

Definition
(adj) lacking material form or substance; unreal
Synonyms : unreal unsubstantial
Example Sentence
  • as insubstantial as a dream
  • an insubstantial mirage on the horizon
Definition
(adj) lacking in nutritive value
Synonyms : jejune
Example Sentence
  • the jejune diets of the very poor

insularity

Short Definition : narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula

Definition
(noun) the state of being isolated or detached
Example Sentence
  • the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insularity

we insulate electrical wires.. by insulating , we are ISOLATING the wires from the environment...

44        2

2        3

insular = In Cellar...so u isolate

1        3

Insularity sounds like insulation. So narrow minded people are insulated i.e isolated from new thinking.

1        1

Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary

Insularity-Insult-when u get insulted in your friends group,u get detached from that group

1        0

Insularity sounds like insulted the narrow-minded people

0        1

jin logo ne jesus ko SULI par chadaya vo.narrow minded the bcoz they didn't get his ideas.

0        1

insuperable

Short Definition : insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties

Definition
(adj) impossible to surmount
Synonyms : insurmountable
Definition
(adj) incapable of being surmounted or excelled
Synonyms : unconquerable
Example Sentence
  • insuperable odds
  • insuperable heroes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insuperable

20        4

Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary

the root SUPER reminds us of superman, who is unbeatable

13        0

Insuperable has IN, SUPER, ABLE in it. IN means 'not', SUPER means 'over'(root). If you are NOT ABLE to get OVER something, it's insuperable.

4        1

if you go IN SUPERmans costume in the fancy dress compition..then u will be ABLE to command respect amongst children as they shall treat you as INSURMOUNTABLE=UNBEATABLE....:D..

1        0

insurgent

Short Definition : rebellious; N.

Definition
(noun) a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) Definition
(noun) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment Definition
(adj) in opposition to a civil authority or government
Synonyms : seditious subversive
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insurgent

a person (army man) who does not listen to the command of his sergeant is rebellious in nature therefore in-surgent = one who does not listen to his sergeant[ commander] thus is rebellious.

39        0

Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary

in(not)+surgen(surgeon)...SURGEON people obey rules in the hospital and during operation.But INSURGEON people does not obey rules

5        0

jiska sar na jhuke...

4        3

surge means to rise..in means against. RISE AGAINST = rebel

2        0

Insurgent(Insure~insurance+gent)the gents those who ever insured their lifes and kept safe are REVOLTING AGAINST AUTHORITY as they dont fear of death, because they have already insured their lifes.insurrectionary

1        0

insurmountable

Short Definition : overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable

Definition
(adj) not capable of being surmounted or overcome
Synonyms : unsurmountable
Example Sentence
  • insurmountable disadvantages
Definition
(adj) impossible to surmount
Synonyms : insuperable
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insurmountable

Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary

In (nahi)+sur (head/peak)+mountable.So the mountain peak on which one cannot reach is unbeatable and challenging.

3        0

Mountain Dew peenewale kabhi harte nahi

1        3
Download our Mobile App Today
Receive our word of the day
on Whatsapp