GRE Word List
ADJACENT
not distant : nearby
The meaning of the word adjacent is not distant : nearby.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| protocol | an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |