GRE Word List
ANTIQUITY
ancient times
The meaning of the word antiquity is ancient times.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| mulct | fine |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |