GRE Word List
ADJACENT
not distant : nearby
The meaning of the word adjacent is not distant : nearby.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| fugitive | running away or intending flight |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| environ | encircle |
| compartment | a separate division or section |