GRE Word List
ALCOVE
a small recessed section of a room : nook
The meaning of the word alcove is a small recessed section of a room : nook.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
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| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| courier | messenger |
| missive | a written communication : letter |