GRE Word List
ABSTRACT
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| reverie | daydream |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |