GRE Word List
ARCADE
a covered passageway usually lined with shops
The meaning of the word arcade is a covered passageway usually lined with shops.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
| amass | collect (gradually, in a very large amount) |
| traverse | go through or across |
| metaphysical | pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality |
| quirk | sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate |
| jubilation | rejoicing; great joy |
| allegiance | loyalty |
| capacity | mental or physical ability; role; position or duty; ability to accommodate; Ex. in my capacity as president |
| egress | exit; opening for going out; act of going out; OP. ingress |
