GRE Word List
AMBIENCE
a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
The meaning of the word ambience is a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| diva | prima donna |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| vertex | the top of the head |
| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |