GRE Word List
ANGULAR
forming an angle : sharp-cornered
The meaning of the word angular is forming an angle : sharp-cornered.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| argot | the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| abortive | prematurely born |