GRE Word List
ANIMADVERSION
critical remark; V. animadvert: comment critically with disapproval
The meaning of the word animadversion is critical remark; V. animadvert: comment critically with disapproval.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cupidity | greed (for wealth); CF. cupid; CF. Cupid |
| vernacular | living language (as compared to the official language); language spoken in a country or region; natural style; Ex. lapse into the vernacular |
| facade | front or face (of building); superficial or false appearance |
| bestow | confer |
| atavism | resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; reversion to an earlier type; throwback; ADJ. atavistic |
| epilogue | short speech at conclusion of dramatic work |
| collage | work of art put together from fragments |
| allude | refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference |
| retort | quick sharp reply; V. |
| zest | outer skin of an orange used for giving a special taste to food; spice; interest; flavor; spirited enjoyment; Ex. add a certain zest to the affair; Ex. zest for life |
