GRE Word List
ALCHEMY
medieval chemistry
The meaning of the word alchemy is medieval chemistry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| vendor | seller |
| flighty | (esp. of a woman's behavior) capricious; often changing, esp. from one lover to another; impulsive |
| bestow | confer |
| inclement | stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement |
| wry | (esp. of an expression of the face) twisted; with a humorous twist (expressing displeasure) |
| multiplicity | state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element |
| savor | enjoy; have a distinctive flavor, smell, or quality; N: taste or smell; distinctive quality |
| studious | given to diligent study |
| egotistical | egotistic; excessively self-centered(egocentric); self-important; conceited |
