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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| urchin | hedgehog |