Set 133 · Study 1 / 5
Exita sudden and widespread disaster or failure
The launch of the new product turned into a debacle, with technical failures leading to a complete halt in sales.
Set 133 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: debacle, fervor, irascibility, eclecticism, sagacity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a sudden and widespread disaster or failure
The launch of the new product turned into a debacle, with technical failures leading to a complete halt in sales.
intense and passionate feeling
The community came together with great fervor to support the local charity event.
a tendency to be easily provoked to anger
His irascibility often alienated his colleagues, making it difficult to maintain a harmonious work environment.
the practice of deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources
The artist's eclecticism is reflected in his ability to fuse elements from different cultural traditions into his work, creating a unique style that resonates with a wide audience.
the quality of being keenly insightful and shrewd
Her sagacity in navigating complex negotiations earned her the respect of her colleagues.