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
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
meniala person doing menial work
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
amendto put right