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 |
|---|---|
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| billow | wave |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| growl | rumble |
| homily | a usually short sermon |