GRE Word List
ANTIQUE
made in an earlier period and usu. valuable; N: object that was made in an earlier period and that is rare or valuable
The meaning of the word antique is made in an earlier period and usu. valuable; N: object that was made in an earlier period and that is rare or valuable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refraction | bending of a ray of light |
| valedictory | pertaining to farewell; N: farewell address (esp. at graduation exercises) |
| ratiocination | reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically |
| tinge | give a slight degree of a color or quality to; N: slight degree of a color or quality; Ex. tinged with grey/jealousy |
| sprout | begin to grow; give off shoots or buds; N: new growth on a plant; shoot |
| malapropism | comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop |
| incognito | with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ. |
| ephemeral | short-lived; fleeting |
| habituate | accustom or familiarize; addict |
| tutelage | guardianship; training; function of a tutor; instruction |
