GRE Word List
ANTEDILUVIAN
antiquated; extremely ancient
The meaning of the word antediluvian is antiquated; extremely ancient.
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anodyne | drug that relieves pain or trouble; ΑψΕλΑ¦; opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement |
shambles | (place or scene of) complete disorder or ruin; wreck; mess; Ex. After the hurricane, the coast was a shambles. |
gazette | official periodical publication; newspaper |
awe | solemn wonder; feeling of respect mixed with wonder and fear; V: fill with awe; ADJ. awesome |
mottled | blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors |
ludicrous | laughable; ridiculous; trifling |
burnish | make shiny by rubbing; polish |
decomposition | decay; V. decompose: decay; break and separate into simple parts |
preposterous | absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous |
somatic | pertaining to the body; bodily; physical |