GRE Word of the Day 2026

Learn a new GRE vocabulary word every day to build your verbal skills

About Word of the Day

Master GRE vocabulary one word at a time with our daily word feature. Each day features a carefully selected word commonly found on the GRE, complete with:

Clear, concise definitions
Real-world example sentences
Synonyms to expand your vocabulary
Etymology to understand word origins
Part of speech for proper usage

Browse the calendar below to explore all 365 words for 2026, or bookmark this page to return daily for your vocabulary boost!

2026 Word Calendar

Feb 1

Acrimonious

adjective

angry and bitter

Feb 2

Brusque

adjective

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

Feb 3

Capricious

adjective

given to sudden changes

Feb 4

Desiccate

verb

to remove moisture from; dry out

Feb 5

Enervate

verb

to cause to feel drained of energy

Feb 6

Furtive

adjective

attempting to avoid notice

Feb 7

Gregarious

adjective

fond of company; sociable

Feb 8

Harbinger

noun

a person or thing that announces something's approach

Feb 9

Impetuous

adjective

acting quickly without thought

Feb 10

Judicious

adjective

having good judgment

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