GRE Word List
ADJUNCT
something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
The meaning of the word adjunct is something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| impuissance | weakness |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |