GRE Word List

APPARITION

an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon

The meaning of the word apparition is an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon.

Random words

WordMeaning
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect