MATC Downtown Learning Center On-Line GED/HSED
Worksheet 1 b: Reading Vocabulary
Below is a list of words that you can use to begin preparing yourself for the GED and
college reading. The list does not include easy words because the list would get too long.
It has words that a student should be familiar with to complete the high school level. A
goal should be to understand at least 80% of these words. Words on the general GED
vocabulary list are not repeated for this list.
This is a Word document and can be saved to your computer.
Table 1 is alphabetical by word with definitions;
Table 2 is alphabetical by word without definitions for you to practice;
Table 1 Alphabetical by word with definitions
Word
Absenteeism
Absolute
Accuse
Alteration
Attractive
Authorization
Betrayal
Bleak
Chance
Common
Conviction
Cozy
Decorate
Defined
Detrimental
Disappoint
Discipline
Dismissal
Earnest
Embarrassment
Engage
Excessive
Excuse
Extensive
Falsification
Gritted teeth
Harassment
Homeward
Meaning
Ignore
Incompetent
Indifference
Insubordination
Intention
Judgment
Legitimate
Longing
Maltreatment
Misconduct
Mock
Morale
Paralyzed
Personality
Possession
Potential
Praise
Present
Prevent
Regain
Shock
Singular
Situation
Solemn
Stagger
Sympathy
Temporary
Through
Treasure
Wonderful
Table 2 Alphabetical by word without definitions
Word
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