GRE Word List
AGNOSTIC
one who is skeptical of the existence or knowability of a god or any ultimate reality
The meaning of the word agnostic is one who is skeptical of the existence or knowability of a god or any ultimate reality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solitude | state of being alone; seclusion; ADJ. solitary: existing or living alone (esp. by choice); remote or secluded; single; sole; Ex. solitary life/inn; Ex. no solitary piece of proof |
| irate | angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath |
| impenitent | not repentant |
| hallucination | delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory |
| corpus | collection (of writings or information); Ex. the corpus of Shakespear's works; Cf. corpse |
| agape | openmouthed |
| faculty | mental or bodily powers; teaching staff |
| peripheral | of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest |
| hovel | shack; small wretched house |
| compelling | overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel |
