GRE Word List
ARBITER
person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge who is in a position ot make influential judgments; Ex. supreme arbiter of fashion in beachware
The meaning of the word arbiter is person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge who is in a position ot make influential judgments; Ex. supreme arbiter of fashion in beachware.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| macerate | soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper |
| vogue | popular fashion; Ex. Jeans became the vogue. |
| riveting | holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing |
| vindicate | clear from blame; free from blame or accusation (with supporting proof); exonerate; substantiate; justify or support; avenge; Ex. vindicate one's client; Ex. vindicate one's claim; CF. vindicator |
| advocate | speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for |
| discount | disregard; regard (a story or news) as unimportant; deduct from a cost |
| incompatible | inharmonious; N. incompatibility |
| malcontent | person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented |
| retribution | deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back |
| exorcise | drive out evil spirits |
