GRE Word List
APPROBATION
approval
The meaning of the word approbation is approval.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| season | enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning |
| gracious | kind in a generous way (to someone less important) |
| parameter | limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget |
| matriarch | woman who rules a family or larger social group |
| bulk | size or volume (esp. when very large); main part; Ex. The bulk of the work has already been done; ADJ. bulky: having great size |
| assurance | firm statement that something is certainly true; promise or pledge; certainty; confidence in one's own ability; self-confidence; Ex. In spite of all his assurances, he did not come back; Ex. assurance of his loyalty; Ex. The teacher lacked assurance in fron of his class; V. assure; tell firmly with confidence; ensure; make (something) certain to heappen; make (someone) feel sure; give confidence to; ADJ. assured: self-assured; confident in one's own ability; showing certainty |
| ruminant | animal that ruminates; ADJ. |
| pontifical | pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop |
| indigent | poor; destitute |
| empirical | based on experience |
