GRE Word List
ANGULAR
sharp-cornered; having an angle; not rounded (body); bony; lean; gaunt; stiff in manner
The meaning of the word angular is sharp-cornered; having an angle; not rounded (body); bony; lean; gaunt; stiff in manner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| practical | based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man |
| adventitious | accidental; casual; happening by chance |
| genus | division of animals or plants, below a family and above a species |
| penchant | strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars |
| disgruntle | make discontented |
| surge | powerful movement of or like a wave; V. |
| pterodactyl | extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger |
| rebuff | reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N. |
| plenary | (of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power |
| inadvertently | unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly |
