GRE Word List
ACCRETION
growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete
The meaning of the word accretion is growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| complaisant | trying to please; obliging; willing to please others |
| studied | carefully contrived; calculated; unspontaneous; deliberate; thoughtful; Ex. studied remark |
| travesty | copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon |
| deserts | what someone deserves |
| impuissance | powerlessness; feebleness |
| aromatic | fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell |
| ploy | strategem to gain an advantage; tactic; Ex. management ploy |
| dictum | authoritative and weighty statement (made by a judge in court); saying; maxim; CF. obiter dictum: incidental, nonbinding remark (something said in passing) |
| animated | lively; spirited |
| stickler | perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right |
