GRE Word List
AEGIS
shield; protection; defense
The meaning of the word aegis is shield; protection; defense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unexceptionable | entirely acceptable; not offering any basis for criticism |
| reaper | one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop |
| eugenic | pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of hereditary improvement of the human race |
| colossal | huge |
| reduce | diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction |
| quiescent | dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence |
| bemoan | lament; moan for; express sorrow or disapproval of |
| wary | very cautious; watchful |
| complicity | participation; involvement (in a questionable act or a crime) |
| regiment | military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society |