GRE Word List
ABSOLUTE
complete; totally unlimited; having complete power; certain; not relative; Ex. absolute honesty/ruler; CF. absolutism
The meaning of the word absolute is complete; totally unlimited; having complete power; certain; not relative; Ex. absolute honesty/ruler; CF. absolutism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conundrum | riddle; difficult problem |
| deluge | flood; rush; V. |
| queasy | experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy |
| despot | tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler; CF. despotism |
| ashen | ash-colored; deadly pale |
| ulcer | sore place appearing on the skin inside or outside the body; Ex. stomach ulcer; ADJ. ulcerous; V. ulcerate |
| rout | put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat |
| ramble | wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress |
| synchronous | similarly timed; simultaneous with; occurring at the same time; V. synchronize |
| cliche | phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. cliched |