GRE Word List
ALIMENTARY
of or relating to nourishment or nutrition
The meaning of the word alimentary is of or relating to nourishment or nutrition.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| nonsense | words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |