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

WordMeaning
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
constituenta member of a constituency
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
smeara viscous or sticky substance