GRE Word List
HOVEL
an open shed or shelter
The meaning of the word hovel is an open shed or shelter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |