GRE Word List
ABYSS
enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit
The meaning of the word abyss is enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| resumption | taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats. |
| derelict | negligent; (of someone) neglectful of duty; (of something) deserted by an owner; abandoned; N: abandoned property; homeless or vagrant person |
| rasp | (of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand. |
| genteel | well-bred; elegant; striving to convey an appearance of refinement; Ex. genteel poverty |
| clemency | disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement |
| parsimony | stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious |
| pedagogue | teacher; CF. child leader |
| amend | correct; change ; generally for the better |
| simper | smirk; smile in a silly way; smile affectedly |
| viper | poisonous snake |
