GRE Word List
ADJACENT
not distant : nearby
The meaning of the word adjacent is not distant : nearby.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |