Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The process where a group makes decisions based on consensus, often leading to poor choices because members suppress their own opinions to maintain harmony.

Example: The team's decision was influenced by groupthink, resulting in a plan that everyone agreed on but few truly believed in.

Definition: A very small group of people who share a common political goal or belief, often working together in a secretive or exclusive manner.

Example: The groupuscule organized protests to promote their political agenda.

Definition: To behave in a way that shows you are very submissive or willing to please someone, often by lying down or showing great humility.

Example: He had to grovel before his boss to get his job back after the mistake.

Definition: A person who shows excessive willingness to please others, often by behaving in a submissive or overly humble way.

Example: He was seen as a groveler, always trying to win favor with his boss by agreeing with everything she said.

Definition: In a manner that shows excessive willingness to please or serve someone, often in a way that seems insincere or overly submissive.

Example: He spoke grovelingly to his boss, hoping to win back his favor after the mistake.

Definition: A term used to describe something that is expected to increase or develop, especially in terms of business or finance.

Example: Investors are looking for growth stocks that can provide better returns.

Definition: The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength; it can also refer to development or improvement over time.

Example: The growth of the city has led to more job opportunities.

Definition: Money or supplies given to someone to help them start a business or project, with the expectation of sharing the profits later.

Example: The investors provided a grubstake to the new entrepreneur to help launch her startup.

Definition: To provide financial support to someone, expecting to receive a portion of the profits in return.

Example: The investor decided to grubstake the new startup, hoping for a good return on his investment.

Definition: A strong feeling of anger or dislike towards someone because of something they did in the past.

Example: She held a grudge against him for years after their argument.

Definition: To feel resentment or anger towards someone for something they have or have done, often leading to a desire to withhold something from them.

Example: She grudged him the praise he received for his work.

Definition: Not wanting to do something; done with hesitation or reluctance.

Example: She gave a grudging apology after realizing her mistake.

Definition: In a way that shows unwillingness or reluctance to do something, often with a sense of resentment.

Example: She grudgingly agreed to help him with his project.