GRE Word List

AMPHITHEATER

an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles

The meaning of the word amphitheater is an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles.

Random words

WordMeaning
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
slanderto utter slander against : defame
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
retainto keep in possession or use
encircleto form a circle around : surround
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)