The 370 GRE Words You Must Know: Passage 02

As we traverse the labyrinthine corridors of language, we encounter a tapestry of words that bewitch the mind and stir the imagination. Let us embark on a journey where words, like shimmering stars, illuminate the realms of meaning and understanding. Behold the power to ameliorate (to improve or mitigate a situation), to transcend the boundaries of adversity. It is within our grasp to forge a path towards a brighter future. In this realm of discourse, hearts and minds become amenable (easily convinced or persuaded) to the harmonies of reason and empathy. Yet, amidst the tapestry of time, we encounter the enigmatic presence of anachronisms (something old-fashioned, appearing in a time period where it does not belong), echoes of a bygone era. These curious juxtapositions invite reflection, offering glimpses into the paradoxes of existence. Like threads woven into the fabric of thought, we find ourselves drawing analogous (comparable, appropriate for analogy) connections, unraveling the com…