GRE Word List

APPARITION

an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon

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

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WordMeaning
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
tensilecapable of tension : ductile