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 |
|---|---|
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| rave | to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium |