GRE Word List
ARCADE
a long arched building or gallery
The meaning of the word arcade is a long arched building or gallery.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |