GRE Word List

ACNE

a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles

The meaning of the word acne is a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles.

Random words

WordMeaning
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
encompassinclude
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
nexusconnection
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous