GRE Word List
APPURTENANCES
subordinate possessions; something added to a more important thing
The meaning of the word appurtenances is subordinate possessions; something added to a more important thing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| papyrus | ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant |
| impermeable | impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate |
| amphitheater | oval building with tiers of seats; CF. arena |
| exigency | urgent situation; ADJ. exigent |
| odds | chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with |
| bravado | swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery |
| ambrosia | food of the gods |
| defiance | refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant |
| rumble | make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach) |
| scrap | small bit or fragment; discarded waste material; fight; Ex. a scrap of paper/cloth; V: break into parts for disposal; discard as worthless; fight; quarrel |
