[Published: 28 October 2026 | Last updated: 28 October 2026]
TL;DR
- GRE vocabulary matters because Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence questions test word meaning in context, and the Verbal section is scored from 130 to 170 (MBA Universe, 2026).
- This guide gives 30 common GRE words with Bangla meaning (বাংলা অর্থ), an English definition and an example sentence.
- Learn words in groups with similar meanings, because Sentence Equivalence asks you to pick two words that give the sentence the same meaning.
- The GRE General Test fee is US$249 from 1 August 2026 (Open Exam Prep, 2026), so plan to learn vocabulary before you book.
- Study 10 to 15 new words a day and review old ones, rather than memorising long lists once.
Why GRE Vocabulary Matters for Bangladeshi Students
GRE vocabulary matters because about half of the Verbal Reasoning section depends directly on knowing advanced words. The Verbal section has three question types: Reading Comprehension, Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence (Gradding, 2026).
Text Completion asks you to fill one to three blanks in a short passage. Sentence Equivalence asks you to choose two words that complete a sentence with the same meaning (Collegedunia, 2026). There is no partial credit on these questions, so you must choose every correct answer to earn the point (MBA Universe, 2026).
For Bangla-medium students, learning a GRE word through its Bangla meaning first is often faster. Once you understand the idea in Bangla, the English definition and example are easier to remember.
How the GRE Verbal Section Works in 2026
The GRE General Test takes about 1 hour 58 minutes, and Verbal Reasoning has 27 questions across two sections (MBA Universe, 2026). ETS (Educational Testing Service) shortened the test in September 2023, and that format is still used in 2026 (Prepp, 2026).
| Feature | GRE General Test (2026) |
|---|---|
| Total time | About 1 hour 58 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning | 27 questions in 2 sections, scored 130 to 170 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 27 questions in 2 sections, scored 130 to 170 |
| Analytical Writing | 1 essay, scored 0 to 6 |
| Test fee | US$249 from 1 August 2026 |
Sources: MBA Universe (2026), Open Exam Prep (2026).
GRE Words 1 to 10 with Bangla Meaning
These first 10 words describe change and difficulty. Many of them appear in reading passages about science, history and society.
| Word | বাংলা অর্থ | English meaning | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abate | কমে যাওয়া, হ্রাস পাওয়া | To become less strong | The storm abated by evening. |
| Aberrant | স্বাভাবিকের বাইরে, বিপথগামী | Different from what is normal | The scientist checked the aberrant result twice. |
| Ambivalent | দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত | Having mixed feelings | She was ambivalent about leaving her job. |
| Ameliorate | উন্নত করা, লাঘব করা | To make a bad situation better | New wells ameliorated the water shortage. |
| Anomaly | ব্যতিক্রম, অস্বাভাবিকতা | Something that does not fit the pattern | The cold summer was an anomaly. |
| Arcane | দুর্বোধ্য, গূঢ় | Known or understood by very few people | The law was full of arcane rules. |
| Assuage | প্রশমিত করা | To make an unpleasant feeling less strong | His apology assuaged her anger. |
| Audacious | দুঃসাহসী | Willing to take bold risks | It was an audacious plan to cross the river at night. |
| Banal | গতানুগতিক, মামুলি | So common that it is boring | The speech was full of banal advice. |
| Capricious | খামখেয়ালি | Changing mood or behaviour suddenly | The capricious weather ruined the picnic. |
GRE Words 11 to 20 with Bangla Meaning
These words describe people, arguments and opinions. They are common in Text Completion questions about attitudes.
| Word | বাংলা অর্থ | English meaning | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Censure | তিরস্কার, নিন্দা | Strong official criticism | The minister faced censure from parliament. |
| Corroborate | সমর্থন করা, নিশ্চিত করা | To support with evidence | Two witnesses corroborated his story. |
| Diffident | আত্মবিশ্বাসহীন, লাজুক | Shy and lacking confidence | The diffident student rarely spoke in class. |
| Disparate | সম্পূর্ণ ভিন্ন | Very different from each other | The book connects disparate ideas. |
| Eclectic | বিভিন্ন উৎস থেকে বাছাই করা | Taken from many different sources | He has eclectic taste in music. |
| Enervate | দুর্বল করা | To make someone feel weak | The heat enervated the workers. |
| Ephemeral | ক্ষণস্থায়ী | Lasting a very short time | Fame on social media is often ephemeral. |
| Equivocal | দ্ব্যর্থক, অস্পষ্ট | Open to more than one meaning | The minister gave an equivocal answer. |
| Erudite | পণ্ডিত, বিদ্বান | Having great knowledge from study | The erudite professor quoted five languages. |
| Exacerbate | আরও খারাপ করা | To make a problem worse | Heavy rain exacerbated the traffic jam. |
GRE Words 21 to 30 with Bangla Meaning
These words describe behaviour and style. Several come in pairs with opposite meanings, such as garrulous and laconic.
| Word | বাংলা অর্থ | English meaning | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrulous | বাচাল | Talking too much | The garrulous guest talked through dinner. |
| Laconic | স্বল্পভাষী | Using very few words | His laconic reply was simply "No." |
| Lucid | স্পষ্ট, প্রাঞ্জল | Clear and easy to understand | She gave a lucid explanation of the theory. |
| Mitigate | প্রশমিত করা, কমানো | To reduce how harmful something is | Trees mitigate the effects of flooding. |
| Obdurate | একগুঁয়ে, অনমনীয় | Refusing to change your mind | The obdurate manager rejected every idea. |
| Placate | শান্ত করা, সন্তুষ্ট করা | To make someone less angry | The company placated customers with refunds. |
| Pragmatic | বাস্তববাদী | Dealing with problems in a practical way | We need a pragmatic solution, not a perfect one. |
| Prodigal | অপব্যয়ী | Spending money wastefully | The prodigal son spent his inheritance quickly. |
| Quiescent | নিষ্ক্রিয়, শান্ত | Quiet and inactive for now | The volcano has been quiescent for years. |
| Venerate | শ্রদ্ধা করা, ভক্তি করা | To respect deeply | Villagers venerate the old teacher. |
How to Learn GRE Words Faster: Synonym Groups
The fastest way to learn GRE vocabulary is to study words in groups with similar meanings. Sentence Equivalence rewards this, because the two correct answers always give the sentence the same meaning.
Here are synonym groups built from the words above:
- To calm or reduce something bad: assuage, mitigate, placate, ameliorate.
- Short-lived or temporary: ephemeral, and its common partner transient.
- Unclear or open to two meanings: equivocal, and its partner ambiguous.
- Talkative versus quiet: garrulous means talkative, while laconic means using few words.
- Unusual or not normal: aberrant, anomaly.
Learning words this way works like learning family members together. When you remember one word in the group, the others come back too.
A Daily GRE Vocabulary Study Plan
Learn 10 to 15 new words a day and review older words at growing intervals. This method, called spaced repetition, helps words move into long-term memory.
Follow this simple routine:
- Day 1: Learn 10 to 15 new words with their Bangla meaning, English meaning and an example.
- Day 2: Review yesterday's words before learning new ones.
- Day 4 and Day 7: Review the same words again.
- Every week: Write five sentences of your own using words from that week.
You can practise these words with the Words & Meanings tool on EnglishPreps, which covers IELTS, TOEFL and GRE vocabulary with Bangla meanings.
Common Mistakes When Learning GRE Vocabulary
The biggest mistake is memorising long word lists without context. You may recognise the word, but you will not know how to use it in a sentence.
Avoid these other mistakes:
- Learning only the Bangla meaning. The GRE tests English context, so always learn an English example sentence too.
- Ignoring word tone. Many GRE questions depend on whether a word is positive or negative.
- Cramming in the last week. Vocabulary needs weeks of review to stay in memory.
Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Vocabulary
How many words do I need for the GRE?
There is no official number. Most students learn several hundred high-frequency words over a few months. Focus on understanding words in context rather than counting them.
Is learning GRE words with Bangla meaning a good idea?
Yes, for Bangla-medium students it is a fast way to understand a new word. Always add the English definition and an example sentence, because the GRE tests words in English context.
What are Sentence Equivalence questions?
Sentence Equivalence questions give you one sentence with a blank and ask you to choose two words that complete it with the same meaning (Collegedunia, 2026). Knowing synonym groups helps you answer them.
What is the GRE Verbal score range?
GRE Verbal Reasoning is scored from 130 to 170 in one-point steps (MBA Universe, 2026). Quantitative Reasoning uses the same scale.
How much does the GRE cost from Bangladesh?
The GRE General Test fee is US$249 from 1 August 2026 in all countries except mainland China (Open Exam Prep, 2026). You pay in US dollars, so you need a card that supports international payments.
How long does it take to build GRE vocabulary?
Most students need 2 to 3 months of daily practice. Learning 10 to 15 words a day with regular review is more effective than cramming.
What to Remember When Building GRE Vocabulary
- Learn each word with its Bangla meaning, English definition and an example sentence.
- Study words in synonym groups to prepare for Sentence Equivalence questions.
- Review words on day 2, day 4 and day 7 so they stay in long-term memory.
- Write your own sentences every week to check you can use the words correctly.