GRE Word List
ABYSMAL
bottomless
The meaning of the word abysmal is bottomless.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| oblivious | inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting) |
| aspire | seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become president; Ex. aspire to/after the leadership |
| dingy | (of things and place) dirty and dull; Ex. dingy street/curtain |
| distill | refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew |
| perpetuate | make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity |
| poseur | person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose |
| perfunctory | done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss |
| ecosystem | ecological community together with its environment |
| intrigue | make secret plans; plot; arouse the curiosity of; N: secret scheme; plot; secret love affair |
